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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-22 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesSTAFF: COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 22, 2009 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 22, 2009 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: W. Daniels, Councillor I. Schroeder, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor J. Harbinson, Councillor S. Evans, Councillor A. Eastman, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor M. Douglass, Councillor H. Wutzke, Councillor ABSENT: R. Andrews, Councillor K. Stephenson, County Administrator L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator D. Horvath, Planner ORRSC A. Wickert, Development Control Officer D. Lester, Development Control Clerk OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: M. Walker, Brooks County Chronicle M. Fitzgerald, Q -13 Fox Radio S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 1. CALL TO ORDER As this is the first MPC meeting following the 2009 Organizational Meeting, the Assistant Administrator called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. NOMINATION ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN The Assistant Administrator opened the floor for nominations /volunteers for the position of Chairman. Councillor J. Harbinson nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen. P 109/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that nominations cease. Councillor A.M. Philipsen was declared Chairman. MOTION CARRIED The Chairman opened the floor for nominations /volunteers for the position of Deputy Chairman. Councillor M. Douglass nominated Councillor H. Wutzke. October 22, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 1 P- 110/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that nominations cease. Councillor H. Wutzke was declared Vice Chairman. 3. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P- 111/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Councillor R. Andrews be excused from the meeting. 4. MINUTES a) October 13, 2009 P- 112/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de TONG that the minutes of the October 13, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. 5. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P- 113/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the agenda be adopted as amended. Arrived at Meeting Gerald Torkelson arrived at 10:04 a.m. October 22, 2009 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED a) Permit #3408 Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 041 3476, NW 9- 19- 14 -W4M, Division 10 Howard Torkelson (Owner Applicant) Greenhouse with retail garden centre The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. P- 114/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3408 for the construction of a greenhouse building with retail garden center and related site features, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for construction of a greenhouse building with retail garden centre and related site features, on lands legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 041 3476, NW- 9 -19 -14 W4M. Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 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 Industrial District. 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 And subject to the following conditions: e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 22, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That the developer obtain a 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 Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. h) That the developer obtain a Sign Installation Permit from Alberta Transportation in order to install a sign advertising the business on Secondary Highway 873. A copy of this permit must be submitted to the Development Officer. i) Development Notification: the developer shall notify the Development Officer: i. when actual development commences, and ii. upon completion of the development j) That the following minimum number of parking spaces are provided for this use: 14 stalls. k) That the developer submit a landscaping plan to the Development Officer within six (6) months of development approval, by May 1, 2010. Landscaping of the property must be completed within two years of the date of approval, by October 31, 2011. I) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front: 20 ft (6.1 m) Side: 5 ft (1.5 m) Rear: 20 ft (6.1 m) Left the Meeting Gerald Torkelson left at 10:10 a.m. 8. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a) ORRSC Position Paper MOTION CARRIED The County Planner asked the Commission members for any questions regarding the position paper titled "Municipal Perspectives: A Position October 22, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 Paper on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Topics discussed included the proposed name change and sub regions. P- 115/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell endorse the position paper "Municipal Perspectives: A Position Paper on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan" written by ORRSC October 22, 2009 It was noted that any concerns could be submitted directly to the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Committee separately from the position paper. 9. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items to discuss. 10. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 11. OUESTION PERIOD None 12. ADJOURN P- 116/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the meeting adjourn at 10:29 a.m. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED CHAIRM 044-2/).■P_ ASST. ADM RATOR Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 commencing at 10:00 a.m. COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 13, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor J. Harbinson, Councillor S. Evans, Councillor A. Eastman, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor H. Wutzke, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor I. Schroeder, Councillor S. Swenson, Member ABSENT: STAFF: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1. CALL TO ORDER R. Andrews, Councillor W. Daniels, Councillor B. McKellar, Member D. Horvath, Planner ORRSC L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator A. Wickert, Development Control Officer D. Lester, Development Control Clerk The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P -96/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Councillor Daniels and Councillor Andrews be excused from the meeting. 3. MINUTES a) September 15, 2009 MOTION CARRIED Councillor A.M. Philipsen declared a pecuniary interest in subdivision 2009 -0 -170, Bertha Farms. P -97/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the minutes of the September 15, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as amended. 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION CARRIED P -98/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as amended. October 13, 2009 MOTION CARRIED 6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a) 06 NL 004 Alexander Currie Request to Amend Development Agreement This item was removed from the agenda as the applicant has withdrawn the request. 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP #3407 Ptn. NW 6 -18 -14 -W4M, Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 021 0823, Division 5 Eastern Irrigation District (Owner) Owners of Condo Plan 941 1173 (Applicant) Construction of 2 visitor parking lots The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. The Board discussed various conditions that could be placed on the development, including landscaping, RV parking, gravel /paving, signage and handicap parking. While it was noted that the County has a duty to impose enough conditions to ensure acceptable development, input from the Block 1 Condo Board should be considered. P 99/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 3. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3407 and grant approval for the construction of 2 visitor parking lots at Lake Newell Resort, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the construction of 2 875 m (9419 ft visitor parking lots on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 021 0823, NW 6 -18 -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. Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 P- 100/09 P- 101/09 October 13, 2009 b) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626 -07, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the Resort Commercial District and the Resort Multi Family District. 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. And subject to the following conditions: e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 21, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Development Permit #3407 be TABLED until we have further information from the Block 1 Condo Association. b) DP #3408 NW 9 -19 -14 -W4M, Division 10 Howard Torkelson (Owner /Applicant) Greenhouse with retail garden centre MOTION CARRIED This item will be brought back to the next MPC meeting as it falls within the City of Brooks Intermunicipal Development Plan area and should first be reviewed by the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee. c) DP #3409 NW 6 -18 -14 -W4M, Lake Newell Resort Ziets Marise Hendriks (Owner /Applicant) Dwelling with attached garage and patio variance required for front yard fence The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit application. She presented pictures that were taken of the site. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3409 and grant approval for construction of a single family dwelling with attached garage and patio, and with variances to the front and side yard fence wall heights, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 4058 ft (377 m single family dwelling with attached garage and patio, and with variances to the front and side yard fence wall heights, on lands legally described as Lot 3, Plan 941 1173, NW 6 -18 -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 Resort Residential District. c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 3\,Th October 13, 2009 d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. These must be obtained from an accredited inspection agency. And subject to the following conditions: e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 25, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That the developer provide the Development Officer with a copy of the building permit issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. g) Development Notification: the developer shall notify the Development Officer: i) when actual development commences, and ii) upon completion of the development h) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. MOTION CARRIED 8. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS a) HO #210 RENEWAL SW 34 -17 -14 -W4M, Division 2 Dave Trudy Deschner (Owner /Applicant) Renewal of an existing permit for a mobile mechanics and repair shop The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed home occupation 2 permit. P 102/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #210, granting a permanent Home Occupation 2 permit to operate a mobile mechanics and repair shop, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the operation of a mobile mechanics and repair shop, on lands legally described as SW 34 -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 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. And subject to the following conditions: e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 14, 2009. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. f) That there are no non resident employees. Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 P- 103/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Development Report be accepted. October 13, 2009 g) That no more than one vehicle is used in conjunction with the Home Occupation Permit. No other commercial vehicles shall be permitted. h) That there is no advertising or display of produce being permitted on the property except for one indirectly illuminated sign of 1 m placed flat against the building or fence. i) That there is no outside storage of goods or materials related to this Home Occupation Permit. j) That no noise, vibration, smoke, dust or odours, which may affect adjacent landowners or development, are created from this home occupation major. k) That all hazardous waste and materials are disposed of in regulated facilities. I) That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. 9. DEVELOPMENT REPORT SEPTEMBER 5 OCTOBER 7, 2009 MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED 10. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2009 -0 -195 NE 27 -14 -14 -W4M, Division 1 Thomas Glennis Sigurdson (Owner /Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 5.82 Acre parcel from a quarter section. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P- 104/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2009 -0 -195, 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 b) #2009 -0 -203 SW 12 -15 -14 -W4M, Division 1 George W. Dickinson Jr. (Owner /Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 5.73 Acre parcel from a quarter section. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 P- 105/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2009 -0 -203, 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. October 13, 2009 MOTION CARRIED c) #2009 205 SW 13- 18- 15 -W4M, Division 5 Clarence Procknow (Owner /Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 9.89 Acre parcel from a quarter section. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. This application will require a waiver to the 7 acre vacant parcel size stated in Land Use Bylaw 1626 -07. Discussion followed regarding the undeveloped road allowance that would be used to access the proposed parcel. It was noted that the canal that fragments this quarter is not a registered canal. P 106/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 1 HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2009 -0 -205, 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. 3. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed and /or remnant parcels. 4. That the applicant or owner shall enter into a development agreement with the County of Newell that requires that any approaches, roads, or road upgrades be constructed to the satisfaction of the County of Newell Public Works Department prior to finalization. MOTION WITHDRAWN P- 107/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2009 -0 -205, 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. 3. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed and /or remnant parcels. 4. That the applicant or owner shall enter into a development agreement with the County of Newell that requires that any approaches, roads, or Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 road upgrades be constructed to the satisfaction of the County of Newell Public Works Department. 11. POST AGENDA a) ORRSC Position Paper The County Planner provided an overview of the position paper for the Board. This item will be brought back to the October 22n MPC meeting for further discussion. 12. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 13. OUESTION PERIOD MOTION CARRIED Councillor Philipsen asked if there was a policy about whether or not letters received on the day of the meeting had to be considered. She stated that it doesn't allow for adequate time to review the information prior to a meeting. The County Planner noted that not considering information received could open the County up to appeals. Public Hearings could be recessed and applications tabled until information has been considered. 14. ADJOURN P- 108/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the meeting adjourn at 11:20 a.m. MOTION CARRIED October 13, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7