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Home My WebLink About2012-01-19 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes , COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING January 19, 2012 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 19, 2012 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 R. Andrews, Councillor ABSENT: I. Schroeder, Councillor STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: E. Foisy, Smith Trucking S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-1/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Councillor Schroeder be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) December 22, 2011 P-2/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the December 22, 2011 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED , , 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS err The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-3/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT DECEMBER 1-31, 2011 The Manager of Planning and Development answered questions from the M.P.C. P-4/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Councillor J. Bulger arrived at meeting 10:04 a.m. Councillor J. Bulger declared a pecuniary interest left the meeting 10:05 a.m. 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) 2011-0-195 - NE 25-21-19-W4M Greg Maurer, Cheryl Telford, Karen Hillier (Owner) / (Applicant) To subdivide a previously unsubdivided quarter section into two 80 acre parcels for agriculture use. The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed subdivision. P-5/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2011-0-195, 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 Agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. MOTION CARRIED Councillor J. Bulger returned to meeting 10:07 a.m. January 19,2012 Municipal Planning Commission ` �� Page 2 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3566 - SW 27-19-14 W4M, Division 10 Smith Trucking Services (1976) Ltd. / Carter & Darlene Curran (Owner) / (Applicant) Resource Extraction - 2 Fill Dirt Pits The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. It has been requested that the applicant submit a reclamation plan with a security. It was noted that Alberta Environment will have jurisdiction over these pits. There was concern from M.P.C. regarding the number of pits needed in the area. E. Foisy with Smith Trucking services responded that this pit application would only be the second one for Smith Trucking and should last a very long time. He went on to explain that Mr. Curran approached Smith Trucking because they were unable to utilize all of their land due to alkalie and elevated areas within the property. Councillor L. Juss noted that the intent was to remove fill materials from hills within the property as opposed to digging pits in the fields. P-6/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3566 for Resource Extraction - two fill dirt pits subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the use of the land indicated in the application as a fill dirt pit, on lands legally described as SW 27-19-14 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 and Safety Codes, where applicable. d) It is responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited inspection agency. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3566 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan. 2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Agricultural District (Schedule 2), Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1626-07. Subject to the following conditions a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted December 13, 2010. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the ability to use the land in the future for cultivation purposes is not compromised. January 19,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 (-4■A c) That the developer submit a reclamation plan to the County within 1 year of permit approval, by December 13, 2012. MOTION CARRIED b) Permit #3568 - NW 31-15-15 W4M, Division 4 1627169 AB Ltd. / Danny & Dawn Van Hal (Owner) / (Applicant) Installation of a moved-in dwelling, with addition and deck The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-7/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3568 for the installation of a moved-in dwelling with addition and deck subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1008 ft2 (93.6 m2) moved-in dwelling with a 140 ft2 (13 m2) addition and 280 ft2 (26 m2) deck, on lands legally described as NW 31-15-15 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. d) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable. e) It is responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited inspection agency. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3568 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan. 2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Agricultural District (Schedule 2), Standards of Development (Schedule 4) and Moved-in Buildings (Schedule 10), as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1626-07. Subject to the following conditions a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted December 19, 2011. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (north): 100 ft (30 m) Side (east):10 ft (3 m) c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. slime d) That the developer provide a $5000.00 security deposit to ensure the proper installation of this building. Once the dwelling has been installed and passed inspected by the building inspector, the January 19,2012 Municipal Planning Commission 6 Page 4 • structure will be photographed and the security deposit will be refunded. e) The developer must install the dwelling before February 7, 2013 and be completed by February 7, 2014. In the event that either of these dates are not met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. MOTION CARRIED 9. INFORMATION ITEMS 10. POST AGENDA 11. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 12. QUESTION PERIOD None 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day ofd , , 2012. OlkL CHAIRMAN ASST. ADMINIST T R January 19,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5