HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-20 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 20, 2010
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 20, 2010 commencing at
9:59 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor
W. Daniels, Councillor
J. Harbinson, Councillor
S. Evans, Councillor
A. Eastman, Councillor
B. de Jong, Councillor
H. Wutzke, Councillor
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
ABSENT: R. Andrews, Councillor
I. Schroeder, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator
D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC
A. Wickert, Development Control Officer
S. Simpson, Development Control Clerk
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
P. Grigaitis, Brooks & County Chronicle
M. Fitzgerald, Q -13 Fox Radio
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P -63/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DOUGLASS that Councillor R. ANDREWS and
Councillor I. SCHROEDER be excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) May 6, 2010
P -64/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the minutes of the May 6,
2010 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 -65/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT
a) DP 3364 - Smith Trucking / Rommens Farms
The County Planner provided information regarding the S.D.A.B.
decision. The Board overturned MPC's decision and approved a
temporary permit with 17 conditions. The S.D.A.B. members hearing
this appeal expressed concern regarding the size of the Board. MPC also •
discussed this. There are currently 5 members on the Board with three
required for a quorum. It was suggested by the Chairperson that after
the October elections, the size of the Appeal Board be reviewed. The
County Planner advised that any changes to the Appeal Board will also
necessitate changes to the S.D.A.B. By -law. Furthermore, the County's
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw stipulates that all
members of the Appeal Board must be residents of the County of
Newell. It was noted that Council should review the status of the
S.D.A.B. including the possibility of appointing an alternate member who
would participate in the event of another member being absent.
Discussion continued regarding enforcement of the conditions. The
County Planner stated that this permit is the same as any other; Public
Works, Development, and Agriculture Services will ensure conditions are
being carried out.
P -66/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the S.D.A.B. report be adopted
as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Wutzke left meeting
7. SUBDIVISIONS
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a) #2010 -0 -090 - NW 34 -20 -18 -W4M, Division 6
660580 Alta Ltd. C/O Tom Armstrong (Owner) / (Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 4.8 Acre (1.95 ha) vacant parcel from an
unsubdivided quarter section legally known as NW '/a of 34 -20 -18 -W4M
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P -67/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -090, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the County of Newell
fort the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed
and /or remnant parcels.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Wutzke returned to meeting
b) #2010 -0 -105 - NW 7 -20 -13 -W4M, Plan 001 0053, Block 2, Division 3
Leonard & Patricia Rowe (Owner) / (Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 0.063 acre (0.025 ha) portion of a parcel
legally known as Block 2, Plan 001 0053 which is proposed to be
consolidated with an adjacent agriculture title in the NW 7 -20 -13 -W4M
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision. The original parcel was registered in 2001. It was noted
that the property is for sale. Since the pivot for the irrigated land on the
remnant parcel encroaches into the subdivided parcel, an agreement has
been reached between the two landowners to sell the portion noted in
the application to correct the encroachment.
P -68/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -105, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the subdivided portion of Block 2, Plan 001 0053 be consolidated
with the adjacent parcel legally known as NW '/a 7 -20 -13 -W4M in a
manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be
subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
8. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
a) HO #123 - Renewal Ptn. SE 6 -19 -19 -W4M, Plan 041 3404, Block A,
Lot 7/8, Division 5
R. Arndt / F. Fullerton (Owner) / Rennie Arndt (Applicant)
Renewal of an existing lawn care and turf sprinkler installation business
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The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She indicated that the application is
to approve a permanent permit for this Home Occupation business. The
application has been reviewed by the IMDP committee and approved by
Alberta transportation. CP
P -69/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #123 and grant a permanent
permit for the existing lawn care and turf sprinkler installation business, subject
to the following conditions:
This permanent permit is being granted only for the lawn care and turf
sprinkler installation operation, on lands legally described as Lots 7 & 8,
Block A, Plan 041 3404, SE 6 -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.
c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to
do so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be obtained from
an accredited inspection agency.
Subject to the following conditions
e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan •
approved in this application and submitted March 12, 2010. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the
Development Officer.
f) That there are no more than 2 resident employees and no non-
resident employees.
g) 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.
h) That the developer obtains a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
MOTION CARRIED
b) HO #124 — Renewal Ptn. SE 3- 19- 14W4M, Plan 741 0106, Block 3,
Division 10
Robert & Devona Moore (Owner) / Sky -Line Picker Service Ltd.
(Applicant)
Renewal of an existing oilfield service company, Sky -Line Picker Service
Ltd.
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She indicated that the application is
to approve a permanent permit for this Home Occupation business.
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P -70/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #124 and grant a
permanent permit for the existing oilfield service company subject to the
following conditions:
This permanent permit is being granted only for the existing oilfield
service operation, on lands legally described as Block 3, Plan 741 0106,
SE 3 -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.
c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to
do so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be obtained from
an accredited inspection agency.
Subject to the following conditions
e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted April 16, 2010. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the
Development Officer.
f) That there are no more than 2 resident employees and up to 2 non-
resident employees.
g) That the developer obtains a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
MOTION CARRIED
9. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Delegation
Holly Johnson arrived at 10:20 a.m.
d) Permit #3390- NE 31- 15- 13 -W4M, Division 1
Oasis Trailer Manufacturing (Owner) / Aron Giesbrecht (Applicant)
Second dwelling, change from temporary to permanent permit
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She indicated that there were
several permits on this parcel. Permit 3075 was approved by MPC as a
temporary permit for the installation of a manufactured home as a
second dwelling. Discussion followed regarding access to the current
use of the parcel. H. Johnson outlined her concerns with the
application: access to the applicant's parcel, previous fires on the parcel,
the availability of housing in Rolling Hills, and that second dwellings are
not allowed on Commercial land. The County Planner replied that a
second dwelling may be permitted if it is used in conjunction with the
business.
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P -71/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit #3390 to change the temporary to a permanent
permit for a second dwelling subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for permanent approval of a 2 "
dwelling, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 981 1171, NE
31 -15 -13 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval
of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Commercial District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw
# 1626 -07.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and
standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to
do so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) All Alberta Safety Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
installing a new sewage disposal system, he /she is required obtain
a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit, issued by a licensed,
accredited inspection agency.
e) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be issued by a
licensed agency.
Subject to the following conditions •
f) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved
in this application and submitted November 26, 2009. Any changes
to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development
Officer.
g) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
East (SH 875) - 30 m (100 ft)
h) That the developer obtains a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
i) That any residence and /or structures are located a minimum
distance of 100 m (328 ft) from any gas or oil well on or adjacent to
the property. A variance of this distance may only be provided by
the ECRB.
MOTION CARRIED
Delegation
Holly Johnson left meeting at 10:38 a.m.
a) Permit #3384 - NW 24- 16- 16 -W4M, Division 4
Rainier Community Club Hall (Owner) / (Applicant)
Construction of an addition to the existing Rainier hall
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit.
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P -72/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3384 for the construction of an
addition to the existing Rainier hall subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the construction of an addition to
the Rainier Community Hall, on lands legally described NW 24 -16 -16
W4. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Public Service District and all
relevant schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use
Bylaw #1626-07.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and
standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to
do so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) All Alberta Safety Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
installing a new sewage disposal system, he /she is required obtain
a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit, issued by a licensed,
accredited inspection agency.
e) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be issued by a
licensed agency.
Subject to the following conditions
f) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted April 27, 2010. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
g) Development Notification: the developer shall notify the
Development Officer:
i. prior to the commencement of actual development
thereon, 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.
i) That the developer obtains a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Transportation. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Permit #3387- W 22- 21- 18 -W4M, Division 6
Doug and Kelly Christman (Owner) (Applicant)
Installation of a manufactured home as a second dwelling
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She indicated that the
manufactured home will be installed in the location where there was a
previous dwelling. The application is for a permanent permit rather
than a temporary permit, as the second dwelling is for farm help.
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P -73/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit #3387 for the permanent installation of a
modular home as a second dwelling subject to the following conditions:
This permanent permit is being granted only for the installation of a 0
manufactured home, on lands legally described as W 22 -21 -18 W4M.
Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate
permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Agricultural District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw
#1626-07.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and
standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to
do so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) All Alberta Safety Codes, where applicable. If the developer is
installing a new sewage disposal system, he /she is required obtain
a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit, issued by a licensed,
accredited inspection agency.
e) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be issued by a
licensed agency.
Subject to the following conditions
f) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted May 2, 2010. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the •
Development Officer.
g) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (west): 100 ft (30 m)
h) That any structures are located a minimum distance of 100 m (328
ft) from any gas or oil well on or adjacent to the property. A
variance of this distance may only be provided by the ECRB.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Permit #3388- SW 22- 18- 14 -W4M, Division 5
Russell and Anita Webb (Owner) / (Applicant)
Installation of a modular home as a second dwelling
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She indicated that since the parcel
was over 80 acres, a second dwelling could be considered as part of the
agricultural operation
P -74/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3388 for the installation of a
modular home as a second dwelling subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of a modular home,
on lands legally described as Block B, Plan 751 0659, SW 22 -18 -14 •
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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.
c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable. If the developer is
required to obtain a building permit, it is his / her responsibility to do
so, and furthermore, this permit must be obtained from an
accredited inspection agency.
d) Any other required permits, including electrical, heating &
ventilation, gas and /or plumbing. All permits must be obtained from
an accredited inspection agency.
Subject to the following conditions
e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved
in this application and submitted May 3, 2010. Any changes to that
plan shall require the written approval from the Development
Officer.
f) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
g) That the proposed building is placed on a permanent foundation
within six months (November 30, 2010) from the date of approval.
h) That any residence and /or structures are located a minimum
distance of 100 m (328 ft) from any gas or oil well on or adjacent to
the property. A variance of this distance may only be provided by
the ECRB.
i) Development Notification: the developer shall notify the
Development Officer:
i. prior to the commencement of actual development
thereon, and
ii) upon completion of the development
MOTION CARRIED
10. POST AGENDA
11. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
12. QUESTION PERIOD
W. Daniels inquired about procedures for indicating delegations on the
agenda. The County Planner replied that MPC is a body that hears
delegations of landowners who consider themselves affected by matters
being considered by MPC, whether or not they are listed on the approved
agenda.
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13. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned
at 10:50 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2010.
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ASST. ADMINI T OR
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