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Home My WebLink About2010-09-09 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 9, 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, September 9, 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 I. Schroeder, Councillor R. Andrews, 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: Jamie Nesbitt, Brooks Bulletin P. Grigaitis, Brooks & County Chronicle Marcus Fitzgerald, Q13 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES a) August 5, 2010 P- 104/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the minutes of the August 5, 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- 105/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT - _JULY 1, 2010 - AUGUST 31, 2010 The Chairman questioned the cost of the Accessory building in Development permit 3437. The County Planner explained that the landowner has a welding business and that the accessory building would be used for a welding shop. P- 106/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2010 -0 -187 - SW 18 -19 -15 -W4M Brian and Eileen Murray (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide a previously subdivided quarter section to create one new parcel for country residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. It was noted by the County Planner that the property was recently rezoned and a dwelling will be constructed in the future and that Municipal Reserve is required for this application. P- 107/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -187, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED b) #2010 -0 -188 - Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 021 1860, NW 9 -23 -16 -W4M September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 \J)))- Ernest and Annie Walde (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide a previously subdivided quarter section to create one new parcel which is proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent quarter section to the east. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P- 108/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -188, 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 Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 021 1860 be consolidated with the adjacent parcel legally known as the NE 23 -16 -4 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. MOTION CARRIED c) #2010 -0 -207 - SE 6 -23 -16 -W4M Clifford and Melanie Walde (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 2.30 acre (0.93 ha) vacant parcel from a quarter section legally known as the SE 6 -23 -16 -W4M. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P- 109/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -207, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. MOTION CARRIED d) #2010 -0 -208 - Lots 1,2, and 9, Block 9, Plan 091 2908, SW 10 -19 -14 -W4M Alexander and Linda Currie (Owner) / (Applicant) To reconfigure 2 existing titled parcels to create 5 new lots of various sizes. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. Further discussion followed regarding whether drainage was an issue for the subdivision. P- 110/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -208, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 2. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. 3. 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. 4. That the easement(s) as required by FORTISALBERTA or any other utility agency or the municipality shall be established prior to finalization of the application and are to be registered simultaneously with the legal plan of the subdivision. 5. That the existing encumbrance for a home owners association be amended to include the newly created Tots. MOTION CARRIED e) #2010 -0 -209 - SW 12 -15 -14 -W4M George W. Dickinson (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 6.62 acre (2.68 ha) parcel from a quarter section legally known as the SW 12 -15 -14 -W4M The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P- 111/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2010 -0 -209, 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 Left Meeting 10:15 a.m. Councillor M. Douglass Entered Meeting 10:18 a.m. Councillor M. Douglass Marcus Fitzgerald, Q -13 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3450 - NE 35 -14 -14 -W4M, Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 081 0038, Division 1 Cornelio Schmit (Owner) / (Applicant) Installation of a manufactured home, with an addition and attached garage. The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. She indicated that, since the applicant intends to completely renovate the interior and exterior of the manufactured home, the age of the home should not be an issue for approval by MPC. Cenovus submitted a letter indicating concern September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 about the placement of the structure on the property since they have several pipelines crossing it; they will work with the applicant when construction commences. An adjacent landowner submitted a letter indicating concern regarding standards of construction; these issues are covered in the development permit. Further discussion followed regarding ensuring that all proposed improvements to the dwelling would be completed. The Development Control Officer stated that a security deposit could be a condition of approval and noted that the construction would be inspected by an accredited building inspector during and after renovation. Council indicated that a $2500 security deposit be included with the conditions on the permit to ensure the indicated renovations are completed. P- 112/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3450 and grant approval for the installation of a manufactured home with an addition and attached garage subject to the following conditions: That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3450 and grant approval for the installation of a 1976 manufactured dwelling with an addition and an attached garage, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the installation of 1008 ft (93.6 m 1976 manufactured home with a 720 ft (66.9 m addition and a 384 ft (35.7 m attached garage, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 081 0038, NE 35 -14 -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 June 18, 2010. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the Development Officer. f) That the developer provide the County of Newell with a security deposit, in the amount of $2500.00 to ensure that the requirements of the following conditions are met: i) the development is completed as specified in this permit and application, including replacement of windows, siding and roof of the manufactured dwelling, within two years from the date of approval. g) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. h) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 Front (north): 100 ft (30 m) Side (east and west): 20 ft (6 m) Rear (south): 20 ft (6 m) i) That the exterior of the manufactured home, addition, and attached garage are all sided with consistent and complementary materials. 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. j) The developer must start construction before September 21, 2011 and be completed by September 21, 2012. In the event that either of these dates are not met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. k) 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 b) Permit #3446 - NW 7 -19 -14 W4M, Lot 7, Block 2, Plan 911 1302, Division 4 John Terris (Owner) / (Applicant) Construction of an addition to an existing shop; variance to side yard setback. The Development Control Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit. She indicated that, in order to bring the existing shop into compliance, a side yard setback variance is also required for this permit. P- 113/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3446, and grant approval for the construction of an addition to an existing shop with a variance to side yard setback subject to the following conditions This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 504 ft (46.8 m addition to the existing shop, on lands legally described as Lot 7, Block 2, Plan 911 1302, NW 7 -19 -14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. a) The provisions pertaining to the Industrial 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. September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 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 July 19, 2010. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. g) That the exterior of the proposed addition is sided with materials the same as, or consistent with, the exterior of the existing building. h) That neither the shop nor the addition is used for living purposes. i) The developer must start construction before September 21, 2011 and be completed by September 21, 2012. In the event that either of these dates are not met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. j) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to all sides of the building. k) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (north): n/a Side (east): 3 ft (1 m) Rear (south): 20 ft (6 m) MOTION CARRIED 9. POST AGENDA 10. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 11. QUESTION PERIOD None 12. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m. September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7 Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2010. HAIRN4AN / ASST. ADMIN RATOR September 9, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 8