HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-21 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 2011
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 21, 2011 commencing at
10:02 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
I. Schroeder, Councillor
R. Andrews, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development
S. Simpson, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
C. Lindsay, Brooks and County Chronicle
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
a) March 24, 2011
P -26/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the minutes of the March 24,
2011 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 -27/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. 7USS that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT
a) 2011 -1 Stop Order to Richardson Bros. (Olds) Ltd.
The Manager of Planning and Development provided information
regarding the Appeal Board decision. The decision was to deny the
appeal and uphold the stop order to discontinue the use of trailers as
dwellings by April 28, 2011. There was a question by M.P.C. if the issue
was complaint driven. The Manager of Planning and Development
responded that she had been contacted by the Health Authority and that
the work site was not set up properly, there was not proper sewage
disposal and raw sewage was spilling on the property. M.P.C.
questioned where work sites fell in the Land Use Bylaw and if there
would be provisions for temporary work camps in the new Land Use
Bylaw. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that there
is nothing in the current land use bylaw but it has been discussed with
the Land Use Bylaw Review Steering Committee.
7. DEVELOPMENT REPORT - MARCH 1 -31, 2011
The Manager of Planning and Development presented the Development
report
P -28/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Development Report be
adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
8. SUBDIVISIONS
a) #2011 -0 -054 - NE 19- 19- 13 -W4M, Division 10
409034 Alberta Ltd. / Lambert VanOirschot (Owner) / (Applicant)
To create one new parcel approximately 5.58 acres (2.26 ha) in size,
containing an existing farmstead, from a titled area of 160 acres (64.7
ha) for Country Residential use.
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed subdivision. M.P.C. questioned why we
require a road approach agreement if there is already a house on the
parcel. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that
Public Works would like to have a road approach agreement for all
applications in case there is upgrades required in the future.
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P -29/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2011 -0 -054, 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, location of septic field, and the exact
dimensions of the lot to be subdivided.
3. That the applicant enters into an agreement with the County of Newell
for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed
and /or remnant parcels.
MOTION CARRIED
b) #2011 -0 -055 - NE 1- 20- 14 -W4M, Division 5
409034 Alberta Ltd. (Owner) / (Applicant)
To create two new parcels approximately 2.5 acres (1.01 ha) and 3.71
acres (1.5 ha) in size from a titled area of 160 acres (6.7 ha) for country
residential use.
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed subdivision.
P -30/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2011 -0 -055, 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, location of septic field, and the exact
dimensions of the lot to be subdivided.
3. That the applicant enters into an agreement with the County of Newell
for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed
and /or remnant parcels.
MOTION CARRIED
9. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
a) Permit #233 RENEWAL Lot 9, Block 9, Plan 091 2908, SW 10 -19-
14 W4M, Division 10
Alex Currie (Owner / Applicant)
Renewal of existing permit for an Equipment Broker business.
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit. It was noted that
the permit was reviewed with the IMDP Committee and their
(� recommendation was to limit the number of pieces of equipment on
the parcel. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that
this was a high end subdivision and there would be complaints from
adjacents if there was an issue.
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P -31/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #233 and grant approval for an existing
Equipment Broker business subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the operation of hotshot delivery
service, on lands legally described as Lot 9, Block 9, Plan 091 2908, SW
10 -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 6, 2011. Any changes to that
plan shall require the written approval from the Development
Officer.
+ f) That there is no more than 1 resident employee and 1 non - resident
employee involved in the operation of this business.
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.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Permit #258- Block 6, Lot 19, Plan 001 1770, SW 10 -19 -14 W4M,
Division 10
Kerry Bodnar (Owner) / (Applicant)
Hotshot Delivery Service
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit. This permit was
brought before the IMDP Committee and they suggested that the
applicant give a site plan showing where the vehicles will be parked.
M.P.C. discussed adding a condition that the trailer be parked in the
applicants yard.
P -32/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #258, and grant approval for
a Hotshot Delivery Service subject to the following conditions:
A),0 This ermit is being g granted only for the operation of hotshot delivery
service, on lands legally described as Lot 19, Block 6, Plan 001 1770, SW
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10 -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 1, 2011. Any changes to that
plan shall require the written approval from the Development
Officer.
f) That there is no more than 1 resident employee and no non - resident
employees involved in the operation of this business.
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 there is no outside storage permitted in the operation of this
business.
i) That all equipment used in the operation of this business is parked
on the property and not on the subdivision road.
MOTION CARRIED
10. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) Permit #3500- Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 071 0915, SW 36 -18 -15 W4M,
Division 5
Dean Paul Mowat (Owner) / (Applicant)
Existing second dwelling
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit. This permit was
previously approved in 2006. It was noted that the permit is only for
the existing second dwelling and does not give permission for it to be
replaced.
P -33/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit #3500 and grant approval for the existing
second dwelling subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the existing 819 ft (76.1 m 2nd
dwelling, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 071 0915,
SW 36 -18 -15 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior
1 � \ approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
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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.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3487 for the
following reasons:
1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal
Development Plan and the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed
development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended
under the Country Residential District (Schedule 2) and Standards of
Development (Schedule 4)
3. As no objections have been received from adjacent landowners or
referral agencies with respect to the proposed development, the
Development Authority has granted an approval.
Subject to the following conditions
e) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved
in this application and submitted March 25, 2011. Any changes to
that plan shall require the written approval from the Development
Officer.
,r f) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
g) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (west): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north and south): 20 ft (6.1 m)
h) That there is a 2 m (6.6 ft.) separation distance between the
existing dwelling and all other buildings.
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
b) Permit #3504 - Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 801 1608, NW 7 -19 -14 W4M,
Division 10
1216053 AB Inc. & 1216721 AB Inc. (Owner) / Chris Cosgrove
(Applicant)
Existing moved -in trailer being used as an office.
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit. It was noted that
this request does not comply with the Land Use Bylaw. There was a
response in circulations from Fire Emergency Services that this is a fire
R hazard. There was discussion with M.P.C. that the applicant is
currently constructing a new office and that the M.P.C.
0 ; ' \ y g give the
applicant time to finish the new development before removing the
trailer.
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P -34/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning
Commission REFUSE Development Permit #3504, with the straw bales to be
removed by April 29, 2011 and the trailer be removed before November 30,
2011. Reasons for refusal is that the development does not comply with the
Land Use Bylaw.
MOTION CARRIED
11. POST AGENDA
12. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
13. QUESTION PERIOD
None
14. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned
at 10:43 a.m.
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Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this _ 'Day of , 2011.
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