HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-11 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 11, 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, October 11, 2012 commencing at
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT:
C. Amulung, Councillor - entered at 10:09 a.m.
M. Nesbitt, Councillor
L. Juss, Councillor
A. Eastman, Councillor
B. de Jong, Councillor
J. Bulger, Councillor
I. Schroeder, Councillor
R. Andrews, Councillor
ABSENT: A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair
M. Douglass, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator
Q D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
L. Mitchell, Applicant
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-81/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE .TONG that Councillor A.M. Philipsen and
M. Douglass be excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) September 6, 2012
Arrived at meeting at 10:02 am
Manager of Planning and Development, A. Wickert
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P-82/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. Nesbitt that the minutes of the September
6, 2012 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Post Agenda Items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-83/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JOSS that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Manager of Planning and Development provided information
regarding the Development permit report.
B. de Jong inquired about the Permits for this current month. The
Manager of Planning and Development indicated their location.
P-84/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Development Report be
adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at meeting at 10:04 am
Councillor R. Andrews
7. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REPORT
The Manager of Planning and Development provided information on
construction permits that have been issued by the County between
January and September 2012.
L. Juss inquired if an irrigation pump move requires a Permit. The
Manager of Planning and Development replied that it likely did, but
would check with the Development Clerk to be sure.
P-85/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Construction Permit
Report be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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8. SUBDIVISIONS
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a) #2012-0-165 - SW 2-15-13-W4M
Klaas F. Amulung (Owner/Applicant)
To create one (1) new parcel approximately 3.01 acres (1.22 ha) in size,
containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section
for residential use.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
It was noted that Councillor C. Amulung was not in attendance
due to his ownership interest in this property.
P-86/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. 7USS that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE subdivision #2012-0-165, 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
to property of the existing buildings, septic tank and field, water source,
and the exact dimension of the lot to be subdivided.
3. That the applicant obtains a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta
Transportation for the removal of one access from Highway 525 to the
residual agricultural parcel and that a copy of the permit be submitted to
the Subdivision Authority. The applicant should contact Alberta
Transportation to finalize this condition.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at meeting at 10:09
Councillor C. Amulung
Left Meeting at 10:09
Councillor I. Schroeder declared a pecuniary interest due to his ownership of SE 7-
15-13W4M and E1/2 2-17-13-W4M.
b) #2012-0-166 - SE 7-15-13-W4M
Saiobain Schroeder/Ike Schroeder (Owner/Applicant)
To create one (1) new parcel approximately 2.68 acres (1.08 ha) in size,
containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section
for residential use.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
C. Amulung inquired about Alberta Transport requesting the removal of
one access and the complications that would arise. The County Planner
responded that she would provide a contact number with Alberta
Transportation so he could speak with a representative.
P-87/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2012-0-166, 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
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to property of the existing buildings, septic tank and field, water source,
and the exact dimension of the lot to be subdivided.
3. That the applicant obtains a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta
Transportation for the removal of one access from Highway 525 to the
residual agricultural parcel and that a copy of the permit be submitted to
the Subdivision Authority. The applicant should contact Alberta
Transportation to finalize this condition.
MOTION CARRIED
c) #2012-0-168 - E1/2 2-17-13-W4M
Isaak & Eileen Schroeder (Owner/Applicant)
To reconfigure two titles which would include subdividing a parcel
containing an existing farmstead (approximately 11.39 acres (4.61 ha)
in size), and consolidating the residual parcel with the adjacent
agricultural lands to the south to create one new agricultural parcel
approximately 54.54 acres (22.1 ha) in size.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
The County Planner recommended that requirement number 2 should be
stricken from the list of conditions as it is not required for this
application.
P-88/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal
Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2012-0-168, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
3. That the submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch from an
Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions to
property of the existing buildings, septic tank and field, water source,
and the exact dimension of the lot to be subdivided.
4. That the residual portion of NW 1/4 2-17-34 W4M be consolidated with
the adjacent parcels legally known as portions of the SW and SE 1/4 17-
34 W4M in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not
be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
Returned to meeting at 10:17
Councillor I. Schroeder
9. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
a) HO 266 - NE 1-20-4-W4M
Paul and Christie Waldner (Owner/Applicant)
Fencing Business
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit.
B. de Jong inquired about the access to the shop as indicated on the
application. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that
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the applicant is responsible for providing internal access, through the
trees if necessary.
P-89/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE TONG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Home Occupation #266 for a Fencing Business
subject to the following conditions:
This permanent permit is being granted only for the fencing business,
located on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 021 1802, NE
1-20-14 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.
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved HO 266 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 Home Occupation and Agricultural
Support Services (Schedule 13), as specified in the County of
Newell Land Use Bylaw #1626-07.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or
referral agencies with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development:
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted September 11, 2012.
Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval from
the Development Officer.
b) That there are no more than 1 resident employee and 2 non-
resident employees involved in the operation of this business.
c) That the only advertising being permitted on the property be
limited to one indirectly illuminated sign of 4 ft2 (0.4 m2) placed
flat against the building or fence.
MOTION CARRIED
10. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) Permit #3653 - Block 1, Plan 931 1397, SE 15-18-14 W4M, Division
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Loren Mitchell (Owner/ Applicant)
Compliance for existing shop
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The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit.
The Manager of Planning and Development indicated that L. Mitchell
was in attendance to answer questions. B. de Jong asked whether the
shop met set back requirements as it appeared to be very close to
property line. The Manager of Planning and Development replied that
the shop met setbacks as required in the Agricultural Land Use
District.
P-90/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3653 for compliance for
an existing shop subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only to provide compliance for an existing
4800 ft2 (446 m2) shop on lands legally described as Block 1, Plan 931
1397, SE 15-18-14 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.
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3653 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.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or
referral agencies with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development:
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted September 21, 2012.
Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b) That the shop is not used for living purposes.
c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (east): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (south): 10 ft (3 m)
Rear (west): n/a
MOTION CARRIED
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Left meeting at 10:27
Applicant, L. Mitchell
b) Permit #3654 - Lot 1, Block 14, Plan 791 0924, NE 13-20-13 W4M,
Division 3
James Bukovec &Janine Pocock/Kerry Weiland (Owner/Applicant)
Install Manufactured Dwelling
The Manager of Planning and Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit.
The Manager of Planning and Development noted that the area map
was missing from the agenda. She commented that a deposit of
$2500.00 to $5000.00 would not be required for this application, as
the building does not require improvements. B. de Jong stated that
the MPC should be consistent with security deposits for this type of
application and require a deposit for all such applications. I.
Schroeder indicated that his motion would stand, with no revision.
P-91/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3654 for the installation
of a Manufactured Dwelling, and subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1216 ft2 (113
m2) manufactured dwelling with an existing 540 ft2 (50 m2) attached
deck, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 14, Plan 791 0924, NE
13-20-13 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval
of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Hamlet Residential 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.
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3654 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 Hamlet Residential District (Schedule 2), Standards of
Development (Schedule 4) and Development Standards for Mobile
Homes within Hamlets (Schedule 8), as specified in the County of
Newell Land Use Bylaw #1626-07.
Conditions of Development:
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted Sept 28, 2012. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the
Development Officer.
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b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That the manufactured home is skirted with materials the same
as or consistent with the remainder of the building.
d) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (north): 20 ft (6 m)
Side (west): 5 ft (1.5 m)
Side (east): 20 ft (6 m)
Rear (south) 12 ft (4 m) - variance from 20 ft (6 m)
e) That there is a minimum 2 m (6.6 ft.) separation distance
between the dwelling and any other structures.
f) The developer must start construction before October 30, 2013
and be completed by October 30, 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
11. POST AGENDA
There were no Post Agenda Items
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
14. QUESTION PERIOD
None
15. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned
at 10:38 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this etThay of WON-` 2012.
ASST. AGDIGIINIS OR
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