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Home My WebLink About2010-11-25 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 25, 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, November 25, 2010 commencing at 10:01 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor M. Nesbitt, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor A. Eastman, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor J. Bulger, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair R. Andrews, Councillor ABSENT: I. Schroeder, Councillor STAFF: L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC - via telephone A. Wickert, Development Control Officer S. Simpson, Development Control Clerk OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: M. Fitzgerald, Q13 C. Lindsay, Brooks & County Chronicle S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P- 150/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Councillor I. Schroeder be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) November 10, 2010 P- 151/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the November 10, 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- 152/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting 10:06 a.m. M. Fitzgerald, Q13 C. Lindsay, Brooks & County Chronicle 6. SUBDIVISIONS a) Municipal Reserve Discussion As a follow up to a discussion that took place during the Nov. 10, 2010 MPC • meeting, the County Planner reviewed information regarding Municipal Reserve values. There were two options given, one being to continue with current practices, and the other being to set a standard amount per acre based on defined areas. It was reiterated by the County Planner that the current practice was not very consistent and that with a decision to establish a set amount the ratepayer would still have the option to obtain an independent appraisal which could be used as the basis to set the reserve value. Council expressed concern that to date there has not been an issue from the ratepayer regarding Municipal Reserve. It was also mentioned by Council that they do not favor independent appraisers as the values vary from one appraiser to another. It was noted that any changes considered should be based on principles of equitable and fair treatment for all applicants. P- 153/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that Administration prepare a municipal reserve policy for consideration by County Council based on the flat fee option "A" outlined in the Planners report. MOTION CARRIED b) 2010 -0 -243 - SW 10- 15- 13 -W4M, Division 1 William G. Lester (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide 2 parcels from an unsubdivided quarter section. November 25, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 (X The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision, noting that the decision required MPC to set a value on the Municipal Reserve owing. P- 154/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that MPC table subdivision application #2010 -0 -243 until Council has provided direction regarding municipal reserve values. MOTION CARRIED c) 2010 -0 -250 - Block 1, Plan 961 2160, SE 1 -20 -15 -W4M, Division 8 Steve and Debbie Kowal (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide an existing 15.9 acre (6.45 ha) parcel to create one new lot for Country Residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision, noting that the decision required MPC to set a value on the Municipal Reserve owing. P- 155/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that subdivision application #2010- 0 -250 remain tabled until Council has provided direction regarding municipal reserve values. MOTION CARRIED d) 2010 -0 -266 - Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 021 0823, NW 6 -18 -14 -W4M, Division 5 EID (Owner) / Kevin Stephenson (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 2.35 acre (0.95 ha) parcel from an existing parcel. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision, noting that the decision required MPC to set a value on the Municipal Reserve owing. P- 156/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that subdivision #2010 -0 -266 remain tabled until Council has provided direction regarding municipal reserve values. MOTION CARRIED 7. HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS a) HO Permit 254 - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 791 0252, SW 35 -17 -14 -W4M, Division 2 Ashley and Christopher Oliver (Owner) / (Applicant) Horse Riding School and Boarding Facility The Development Control Officer provided background information Q regarding the proposed development permit. The application was circulated to all of the neighbours with no response. A temporary permit will give the County, the applicant and neighbouring landowners a chance to assess the impact of this operation within a grouped country residential land use district. Discussion took place regarding the number of horses November 25, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 P g g AMIN that should be specified within the conditions for approval and various conditions that had been included as recommendations for managing the manure. It was noted that the County Planner initially had some concerns with the application but those had been resolved with additional information • which was provided during the application review process. Council raised concerns regarding the strict conditions that had been recommended regarding manure management and it was felt that some of the proposed conditions were not necessary. P- 157/10 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #254 and grant a one year approval for a Horse Riding School and Boarding Facility subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for a horse riding school and boarding facility, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 791 0252, SW 35- 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 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 November 1, 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 the following vehicles are permitted to be used in conjunction with the Home Occupation Permit: 1 truck and 1 horse trailer. No other commercial vehicles shall be permitted. h) That all clients for the riding school or boarding facility must use the designated parking area, as indicated on the site plan; the client parking area must be large enough to accommodate 3 truck and horse trailer units. i) 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. j) That, if the applicant wishes to apply for renewal of this permit, it must be submitted before November 30, 2011. The application for renewal must include the record of manure removal from the time the permit was issued to the application date. k) That the applicant maintain the following manure management plan: i) manure removed from the horse boarding facility or from anywhere else on the property shall be stockpiled only on that part of the property that lies to the north of the dwelling; November 25, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 ii) the manure stockpile shall be at least 100 ft (30 m) from all property lines; I) That the total number of horses on the parcel be limited to 5. 10. POST AGENDA 11. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 12. OUESTION PERIOD None 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2010. (1 ASSN IS OR c November 25, 2010 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5