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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-30 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 30, 2008 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 30, 2008 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: W. Daniels, Councillor J. Harbinson, Councillor S. Evans, Councillor A. Eastman, Councillor B. De]ong, Councillor H. Wutzke, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor I. Schroeder, Councillor R. Andrews, Councillor B. McKellar, Member S. Swenson, Member STAFF: B. Keith, Assistant Administrator D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC A. Wickert, Development Control Officer D. Lester, Development Control Clerk OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Murray Jorgenson, 2008-0-310 Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys), 2008-0-310 & 2008-0-316 Cheryl Hyland, DP #3260 Tim Williamson, DP #3260 Cory Baksa, Countess Concept Plan & Item 12b Nick Neudorf, DP #3244 Henry Penner, DP #3244 CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-128/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that Councillor Douglass be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) September 30, 2008 P-129/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the minutes of the September 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-130/08 MOVED BY S. SWENSON that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 7. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT The County Planner informed the Board of the SDAB Hearing taking place on October 31, 2008. She stated that the SDAB is required to issue a decision within 15 days of the hearing, and that she would have an update at the next MPC meeting. 8. DEVELOPMENT REPORT -SEPTEMBER 23- OCTOBER 23, 2008 P-131/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de ]ONG that the Development Report be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 9. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence to be presented at this meeting. Arrived at Meeting Murray Jorgenson (Speargrass Cattle) and Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys) arrived at 10:17 a.m. 10. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2008-0-310 - NW 13-21-17-W4M Speargrass Cattle Co. Ltd. (Owner) /Midwest Surveys (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 5.84 Acre (2.36 Hectare) parcel from a quarter section legally known as the NW 1.4 of 13-21-17-W4M. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P-132/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-310, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 Left the Meeting Murray Jorgenson left at 10:25 a.m. b) #2008-0-316- Lots 6 & 7, Block A, Plan 061 0268, Ptn SW 3-19-15- W4M, Division 5 Kenneth & Lynette Brodoway (Owner) /Midwest Surveys (Applicant) To reconfigure two parcels created in 2006 legally known as Lot 6 and 7, Block A, Plan 061 0268. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P-133/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-316, subject to the following conditions: 1. That ail outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the subdivided portion of Lot 7 (Certificate of Title 061 056 550) be consolidated with the adjacent Lot 6 (Certificate of Title 061 061 112) in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. Left the Meeting Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys) left at 10:28 a.m. ~.. Arrived at Meeting Cheryl Hyland and Tim Williamson arrived at 10:29 a.m. 11. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS MOTION CARRIED a) Permit #3260 -Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 021 2472, NW 31-20-14-W4M, Division 8 Leif & Janice Hanson (Owner) /Tim Williamson (Applicant) Installation of a moved-in building The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit application. P-134/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3260 granting approval for the installation of a 1965 dwelling on the property, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1180 ftZ (109.62 m2) single unit dwelling built in 1965, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 021 2472, NW 31-20-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. b) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments r"` thereto, pertaining to the Country Residential District. c) Ali Alberta Building Codes where applicable. October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 d) The developer obtaining any required permits, which may include electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing copies of any permits to the Development Officer e) The developer providing the Development Officer with a copy of the building permit issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. f) The developer obtaining and complying with a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. g) The developer obtaining a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. The developer ensuring: h) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted October 10, 2008. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. i) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front, Side, Rear: 20 ft (ti.l m) j) That the design, character and appearance of the proposed building and addition are consistent with other buildings in the vicinity. k) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. I) That there is proper and legal access provided to the property. g) That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto adjoining properties. h) That all construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on the property and not on the public roadway. i) The continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is provided to the property. j) That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. k) That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in regulated facilities. MOTION CARRIED Left the Meeting Cheryl Hyland and Tim Williamson left at 10:44 a.m. Arrived at Meeting Cory Baksa arrived at 10:45 a.m. 12. OTHER BUSINESS a) Countess Concept Plan Cory Baksa provided background on the proposed concept plan. She indicated that Mr. Ragan wants to take the site and turn it into a historical museum, displaying the way Countess would have looked in the early 1900s. She asked MPC how they would like to handle this unique situation. The County Planner indicated that she would like to see a more detailed plan that includes information about servicing. October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 ~ Arrived at Meeting Councillor Douglass arrived at 11:09 a.m. The more detailed plan would be used prior to making any decisions about rezoning in order to ensure that the parcel is suitable for the proposed use. The Planner also stated that the zoning will either need to be commercial or dlrect control, and that the additional information will be needed in order to develop a policy for a direct control district if that is the zoning chosen. Ms. Baksa would like additional direction before creating a more detailed plan. P-135/08 MOVED BY B. McKELLAR that the Municipal Planning Commission table the Countess Concept Plan and return to it later in the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting Nick Nuedorf & Henry Penner arrived at 11:19 a.m. P-136/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Motion P-123/08 be lifted from the table. MOTION CARRIED 6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a) Permit #3244 - Pt. NW 11-21-18-W4M, Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 791 0698, Division 6 ,,,.-. Peter Peters (Owner) /Old Colony Mennonite Church (Applicant) Construction of a Church The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit being brought back from the September MPC meeting. She directed the Board's attention to a site plan done by Midwest Surveys. B. McKellar inquired as to whether or not the existing buildings and the proposed building would be on the same lot. The County Planner stated that the new building would be on the same lot as the existing home and Quonset, and that the Land Use Bylaw only has rules against additional dwellings, not additional buildings. This type of additional building is a discretionary use in the Country Residential district. The Board asked whether or not the applicant looked at building the church to the North of the quonset. The applicant indicated that while the church and parking area would fit back there, the owner of the parcel does not want the building there. The County Planner drew the Board's attention to the condition in the Alberta Transportation Roadside Development Permit indicating that the applicant would be responsible for any upgrades to the intersection on SH 550 that might be necessary in the future. P-122/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3226, and permit Old Colony Mennonite Church to construct a church on the proposed parcel of land, as outlined in the application, and subject to the following conditions: The proposed development complying with: ,'''` a) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 b) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the Country Residential District. c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. d) The developer obtaining any required permits, which may include electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing copies of any permits to the Development Officer. e) The developer providing the Development Officer with a copy of the construction permit issued by a licensed, accredited inspection agency. f) The developer obtaining and complying with a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. g) The developer obtaining a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. h) The developer preparing a landscape plan, which will screen the parking area from the subdivision road and other dwellings in the subdivision. This landscape plan must be submitted within 6 months of permit approval for endorsement by the Development Officer, and it must be completed within 2 years of permit approval. The developer ensuring: i) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted August 22, 2008. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. j) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front, Side, Rear: 20 ft (6.1 m) k) That the design, character and appearance of the proposed building are consistent with other buildings in the vicinity. I) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. m) That an adequate supply of water is provided for domestic use. n) That there is proper and legal access provided to the property. o) That adequate parking space is available for this use. p) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to all sides of the building. q) That landscaping of the property is complete within two years from the date of approval. r) That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto adjoining properties. s) That all construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on the property and not on the public roadway. t) The continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is provided to the property. u) That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. v) That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in regulated facilities. w) That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof and animal-proof containers and these containers are covered and screened from the public roadways. MOTION DEFEATED October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 ~ Left the Meeting Nick Nuedorf & Henry Penner left at 11:45 a.m. 12. OTHER BUSINESS CONTD. b) Proposal within the IMDP area -Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 841 0873, Ptn SW 2-19-14-W4M, Division 10 -Randy & Cory Baksa The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision application within the IMDP. She indicated that she does not feel that this subdivision will impact the IMDP negotiations. P-137/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission will entertain a subdivision application for a subdivision on this parcel. MOTION CARRIED Left the Meeting Cory Baksa left at 11:44 a.m. 10. SUBDIVISIONS CONTD. c) #2008-0-315 - NW 21-21-16-W4M Ken Klassen Seed Inc. (Owner) /Neil Klassen (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 7.20 Acre (2.91 Hectare) parcel from a quarter section legally known as the NW ~/a of 21-21-16-W4M. ~-. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P-138/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de ]ONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-315, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions of the existing buildings and the exact dimensions of the lot to be subdivided. MOTION CARRIED The Committee RECESSED for lunch at 11:59 a.m. and RECONVENED at 1:01 p.m. Arrived at Meetino Cory Baksa arrived at 1:02 p.m. i1r~e]tlil = ~ • • a) Countess Concept Plan Contd. ~,,.,, Discussion continued regarding the Countess Concept Plan. The Development Control Officer reminded the Board that we are looking for October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7 direction from MPC on how to handle this proposal. Councillor Douglass asked why this parcel is zoned agricultural if it was a hamlet in the past. The County Planner indicated that this parcel has not actually been a hamlet since any Land Use Bylaws have been adopted, it was zoned agricultural. Ms. Baksa asked the Board to make a motion indicating that they are in favour of the concept of the Countess Country Museum, stating that it would allow the applicant to move forward with gathering more information. P-139/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission supports in principal the concept of the Countess Museum. MOTION CARRIED Left the Meeting Cory Baksa left at 1:24 p.m. c) Proposal within the IMDP area - SE 30-18-14-W4M, Division 5 -Cliff Sewall The County Planner provided background information on the proposed application which is located in the IMDP study area. She is concerned that both the magnitude of the proposed development and the close proximity to the industrial park in the city that the development might have an impact on IMDP negotiations with the city. The Board agrees with the concerns of the County Planner and would like staff to give direction to the applicant with regards to the use of the land and the IMDP. P-140/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission will not entertain a subdivision application for a subdivision on this parcel until after the IMDP has been completed. MOTION CARRIED 13. POST AGENDA a) NRCB Application -Newell Colony This item was accepted as information. 14. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 15. QUESTION PERIOD None 16. INFORMATION ITEMS a) NRCB Application - Springview Hutterian Brethren This item was accepted as information. October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 8 b) Letter from Summit Environmental re: Environmentally Significant Area mapping and reporting documents This item was accepted as information. 17. AD70URN P-141/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the meeting adjourn at 1:40 p.m. MOTION CARRIED /'" ~•"~ ~'`~ ADMINISTRATOR October 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission Page 9