HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-22 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
March 22, 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, March 22, 2012 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
ABSENT: D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC
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
Heather & David Clyne, Landowner
Heinrich Doerksen, Applicant
Aron Froese, Applicant
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) February 9, 2012
P-15/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the February
9, 2012 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-16/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
P-17/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Development Report be
adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
7. SUBDIVISIONS
a) #2012-0-022 - NE 20-14-13-W4M
Dallas & Kary Maldaner (Owner) / (Applicant)
To create one new agriculture parcel which is fragmented from the
remainder of the quarter section by the South Rolling Hills Drain
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed subdivision. In response from the EID
they have requested that the boundary of the proposed subdivision be
located 15m to the south of the centerline of the drain. The applicants
are in favor of the change in size.
P-18/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2012-0-022, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
MOTION CARRIED
8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) Permit #3575 - SW 28-21-17 W4M, Division 6
Greg Klassen / Old Colony Mennonite Church (Owner) / (Applicant)
Construction of a Multi-Use Community Building (Public and
Institutional use)
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit. It was noted that
concerns have been received from area landowners regarding the
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location and the increase of traffic and maintenance on the roads. The
applicants replied that the increased traffic would mostly be on
Sundays and that the parcel was chosen because it is a central
location for their congregation to travel. Adjacent landowners present
expressed concerns that the building could be used for other reasons
than a church service and there would be constant traffic on the road.
P-19/11 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3575 for the construction
of a multi-use community building subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 5000 ft2 (465
m2) multi-use community building, on lands legally described as SW 28-
21-17 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 #3575 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) and 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 February 24, 2012. 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:
Side (south and west): 100 ft (30 m)
c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
d) The developer must begin construction before April 10, 2013 and be
completed by April 10, 2014. In the event that either of these dates
are not met, the developer may be required to apply for a new
permit.
MOTION DEFEATED
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
11. POST AGENDA ITEMS
12. 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 10:40 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2012.
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ASST. ADMI ISTRA
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