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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 • May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 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 May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 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. • May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 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. May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 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. • May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 .10 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. Page 7 May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission 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 • May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 8 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. May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 9 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. CH '10' 1 , ASST. ADMINI T OR • May 20, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 10