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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-12 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 12, 2009 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor J. Harbinson, Councillor S. Evans, Councillor B. De Jong, Councillor H. Wutzke, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor I. Schroeder, Councillor R. Andrews, Councillor S. Swenson, Member B. McKellar, Member ABSENT: A. Eastman, Councillor W. Daniels, Councillor STAFF: D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator A. Wickert, Development Control Officer D. Lester, Development Control Clerk OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: L. Kuiper, ORRSC Arrived at Meeting Debbie Schottenbauer arrived at 10:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-38/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE ]ONG that Councillor Daniels and Councillor Eastman be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) April 14, 2009 ~~ P-39/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the minutes of the April 14, 2009 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-40/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ]. HARBINSON that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3302 & HO #243 -Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 021 2021, NW 33- 19-14-W4M, Division 10 Kory & Debbie Schottenbauer (Owner /Applicant) Construction of a shop for a home occupation 2 business The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit and associated home occupation permit. The applicant D. Schottenbauer indicated that her husband currently owns Lot 7 to the South, and have a purchase agreement in place for Lot 6, pending the approval of this permit. One issue with this permit is that the road that will give access to the proposed shop is on Lot 7. The applicant indicated that if Lot 7 was ever sold, an agreement would need to be in place allowing access to the shop using the approach on Lot 7. The County Planner asked if the house on Lot 6 would be rented out. The applicant indicated that the house would probably be rented to an employee. The County Planner stated that this permit cannot be classified as a home occupation permit unless the applicant resides in a residence on the same property. S. Swenson asked if there was enough room for large trucks to turn around. D. Schottenbauer indicated that the existing accessory building on Lot 6 would be removed allowing for more than adequate turning room. P-41/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission TABLE Development Permit #3302 and Home Occupation Permit #242, granting a permanent permit to construct a 3000 ftz (287.7 m2) shop and operate a Home Occupation 2 business, "Kory's Vacuum Truck Service on Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 021 2021, NW 33-19-14 W4M. MOTION CARRIED Left the Meetin4 Debbie Schottenbauer left at 10:19 a.m. May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 -- b) Permit #3304 - NW 19-17-16-W4M, Division 4 Kevin Halsted (Owner) /Carol Hanson (Applicant) Installation of a 1995 Manufactured Home The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-42/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 7. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3304 and grant approval for the installation of a 1995 moved-in manufactured home as a 2"d dwelling, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1995, 1216 ftz (112.9 mz) manufactured home, on lands legally described as NW 19- 17-14 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 thereto, pertaining to the Agricultural District and Schedule 9: Development Standards for Manufactured, Mobile, Modular and Ready-to-Move (RTM) Homes. c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing. These must be obtained from an accredited inspection agency e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted April 23, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That the developer obtain an building permit issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. g) That the developer obtain a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit, issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. h) That the developer obtain a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. i) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (south) 20 ft (6.1 m) Side (west -County road) 100 ft (30 m) Side (east) 20 ft (6.1 m) Rear (north) 20 ft (6.1 m) j) That the manufactured home is skirted with materials the same as or consistent with the remainder of the building. MOTION CARRIED May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 7. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS a) HO #183 - SW 10-19-14-W4M, Division 10 Jared & Delilah Dixon (Owner) / ]ardel Carpet Cleaning (Applicant) Renewal of an existing home occupation permit for a carpet and upholstery cleaning company The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-43/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #183, granting a permanent permit to operate a Home Occupation 2 business on the property named on the application, under the provisions of the Country Residential Land Use District and the Home Occupation Schedule of the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted as a permanent permit for the use of the existing garage and dwelling for the carpet and upholstery cleaning service, ]ardel Carpet Cleaning, on lands legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 901 1761, SW 10-19-14 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 thereto, pertaining to the Country Residential District and the Home Occupation requirements (Schedule 13). c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing. These must be obtained from an accredited inspection agency. e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted March 26, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That no signage is placed to advertise the business, unless written approval is obtained from the Development Officer. g) That no non-resident employees are used in the operation of the business. MOTION CARRIED b) HO #241 -Block 1, Plan 011 1231, NW 28-14-13-W4M, Division 1 Richard Poole (Owner) / Patricia Poole (Applicant) Operation of a ceramics business (sales & teaching) The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-44/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #241, granting a permanent permit to operate a Home Occupation 3 business on the property named on the application, under the provisions of the Agricultural Land Use District and the May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 Home Occupation Schedule of the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted as a permanent permit only for the operation of a ceramics business to provide classes and a retail outlet on lands legally described as Block 1, Plan 011 1231, NW 28-14-13 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 thereto, pertaining to the Agricultural District and the Home Occupation requirements (Schedule 13). c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing. These must be obtained from an accredited inspection agency. The developer ensuring: e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted April 9, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That the signage advertising the business is in accordance with Schedule 13.4 of the Land Use Bylaw: No advertising shall be permitted on the property except for one indirect/y illuminated sign of 4 ftZ (0.4 mZ) placed flat against the building or fence. g) That there is adequate parking space for this use, in this instance, 8 parking stalls for employee and customer use. MOTION CARRIED c) HO #242 -Block 1, Plan 851 0297, NE 8-20-12-W4M, Division 3 Ed & Stacie Smith (Owner/Applicant) Water Hauling Operation The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-45/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE 70NG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #242, granting a permanent permit to operate the Home Occupation 2 business, "The Water Truck", on the property named on the application, under the provisions of the Agricultural Land Use District and the Home Occupation Schedule of the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07. This permit will be subject to the following conditions: a) This permit is being granted only for the use of an existing shop and yard for the water hauling service, The Water Truck, on lands legally described as Block 1, Plan 851 0297, NE 8-20-12 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. c) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the Agricultural District and the Home Occupation requirements (Schedule 13). d) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. e) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing. These must be obtained from an accredited inspection agency. f) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted April 6, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. g) That the signage advertising the business is in accordance with Schedule 13.4 of the Land Use Bylaw: No advertising shall be permitted on the property except for one indirectly illuminated sign of 4 ft2 (0.4 m2) placed flat against the building or fence. h) That the developer obtain a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. 8. DEVELOPMENT REPORT -APRIL 8 -MAY 6 2009 P-46/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Development Report be accepted. 9. SUBDIVISIONS MOTION CARRIED a) #2009-0-075 -Block 1, Plan 411 EA, NE 19-15-15-W4M Scandia Honey Corporation (Owner) /Cameron Christianson (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 0.655 acre parcel from an existing lot to separate the existing residence from the commercial enterprise. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P-47/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2009-0-075, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the 10% reserve requirement be provided as money in place of land on the 2.27 acres at the market value of $10,330 per acre with the actual acreage and amount to be paid to the County of Newell be determined at the final stage, for Municipal Reserve purposes. 2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 -- 10. OTHER BUSINESS a) Review of Services provided by ORRSC Lenze Kuiper provided a power point presentation regarding an overview of the Oldman River Regional Services Commission, the services they provide and the direction they plan to go. Highlights included an overview of why we plan, background about ORRSC and the services that it provides and is considering providing in the future. L. Kuiper also indicated that to better utilize the services that ORRSC provides to us, it is imperative that ORRSC be integrated as much as possible into our Public Works, GIS and Assessment departments. Benefits of using ORRSC includes having educated staff with a variety of experience in both rural and urban settings available, and not having the inconsistency of having in-house planners leave with no one to pick up where they left off. An additional benefit is that ORRSC's fee is much lower than the salary of an in-house planner. L. Kuiper explained the current fee structure and indicated that ORRSC is looking at moving towards a stable fee structure whereby municipalities would pay a higher base fee that covers other services provided by ORRSC such as the writing of statutory plans and other services that have been previously charged for on a project specific basis. In order for ORRSC to remain stable and viable for the years to come, they need a commitment from the municipalities they serve, stable funding, and additional staff. A question period followed. Topics included whether video conferencing could assist ORRSC staff by reducing travel time, and whether the current arrangement is addressing our planning and development needs. D. Horvath feels that enquiries are being adequately answered by A. Wickert and D. Lester. Further discussion included the possibility of D. Horvath spending specific office hours here in an effort to increase accessibility for our ratepayers. D. Horvath and L. Kuiper indicated that this is definitely a possibility but would be dependent on the schedule for other meetings that D. Horvath needs to attend. b) Discussion regarding Granny Suites Councillor B. De Jong provided an overview of a question received regarding "granny suites". The County Planner indicated that other municipalities are also currently dealing with this issue. She suggested that she bring back a policy to the Commission for consideration at an upcoming meeting. Potential concerns with granny suites include what happens with the suite after the original resident ceases to reside in the unit. 11. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items. 12. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 13. QUESTION PERIOD None May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7 14. AD]OURN P-48/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the meeting adjourn at 11:34 a.m. MOTION CARRIED ".. °7 .c CHUM ASST. A MINI ATOR May 12, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 8