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Home My WebLink About2011-12-22 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ,... December 22, 2011 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, December 22, 2011 commencing at 10:05 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 D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES a) November 25, 2011 P-108/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the November 25, 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-109/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT - NOVEMBER 1-30, 2011 P-110/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting 10:12 a.m. Councillor R. Andrews 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2011-0-186 - Lot 1, Plan 9811665 & Lot 3, Plan 9812645, NW 9-20-14-W4M, Division 8 Allan &Amanda Philpott/ Philpott Honey Producers (Owner) / (Applicant) ,„ To adjust existing parcel boundaries of two existing titles. The parcels proposed to be subdivided are legally known as Lot A, Plan 9811665 and Lot 3, Plan 9812645, both located within the NW 9-20-14 W4M. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. It was noted that Alberta Transportation would like to purchase a 5 metre strip of land from the landowner in order to accommodate future widening of Secondary Highway 873, but that this request would not be a condition of subdivision. In addition, the existing deferred municipal reserve will be adjusted to reflect previous reserve payments. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. The County Planner responded to questions from MPC. P-111/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2011-0-186, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the subdivided portions of Lot A, Plan 9811665 and Lot 3, Plan 9812645 be consolidated to create two final parcels of 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) and 34.6 acres (14.0 ha) respectively in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. 3. That the easements as required by ATCO gas 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. .4// December 22,2011 Municipal Planning Commission v Page 2 4. That a deferred reserve caveat in the amount of 3.251 acres, reflecting the remaining municipal reserve value for proposed Lot 5, be registered against proposed Lot 5 for municipal reserve purposes, pursuant to fir,+ Sections 669 (2) and (3) of the Municipal Government Act. Left the Meeting 10:13 a.m. K. Stephenson MOTION CARRIED b) #2011-0-188 - Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 0210823, NW 6-18-14 W4M Division 5 Eastern Irrigation District (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide an approximate 1.33 acre (0.54 ha) parcel from an existing parcel legally known as Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 0210823 located in the NW 6-18-14 W4M. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. It was noted that the existing municipal reserve will be adjusted from prior reserve. P-112/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHRODER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2011-0-188, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655 (1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, 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 being created. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting 10:16 a.m. K. Stephenson 8. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS a) HO 254 - Renewal - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 7910252, SW 35-17-14 W4M, Division 2 Ashley & Christopher Oliver (Owner) / (Applicant) Horse Riding School and Boarding Facility The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. It was noted that this is a renewal and the landowners are requesting a permanent permit. The business is operated by the two residents. The Manager of Planning and Development read a letter from the landowners regarding their manure removal process. There was concern from M.P.C. regarding the limitations of the landowners with only having 5 horses allowed on the permit. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that the number of horses was requested by the applicants. December 22,2011 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 P-113/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit 254 for a Horse Riding School and Boarding Facility subject to the following conditions: % r 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 and December 1, 2011. 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 involved in the operation of this facility. 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 m2 placed flat against the building or fence. j) That the total number of horses or horse/colt pairs on the parcel be limited to 5. MOTION CARRIED 9. POST AGANDA ITEMS 10. IN CAMERA 11. QUESTION PERIOD There were no in camera items. v December 22,2011 Municipal Planning Commission D,( 1 Page 4 12. INFORMATION ITEMS r a) NRCB - Hermus NE 10-18-14 W4M 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2011. Lei 1 ASST. ADMINISTRA SIT December 22,2011 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5