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Home My WebLink About2012-11-08 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 8, 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, November 8, 2012 commencing at 10:03 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: STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: M. Dumont, Brooks & County Chronicle 1. CALL TO ORDER The Assistant Administrator called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. ELECTION OF MPC CHAIR &VICE CHAIR As Secretary for the MPC, the Assistant Administrator called for nominations for M.P.C. Chair. Councillor M. NESBITT nominated Councillor A.M. PHILIPSEN Councillor M. DOUGLASS moved that nominations cease. L. Johnson declared Councillor A.M. PHILIPSEN Chair for the M.P.C. MOTION CARRIED A.M. Philipsen, MPC Chair called form nominations for M.P.C. Vice Chair. Councillor R. ANDREWS nominated Councillor A. EASTMAN INJ Councillor I. SCHROEDER moved that nominations cease. A.M. Philipsen declared Councillor A. EASTMAN Vice Chair for M.P.C. MOTION CARRIED 3. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 4. MINUTES a) October 11, 2012 P-92/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the minutes of the October 11, 2012 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 5. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C P-93/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REPORT The Manager of Planning and Development provided information on construction permits that have been issued by the County between October 1 - 31, 2012. Councillor Philipsen asked about the permit for the second dwelling. The Manager of Planning and Development replied that the second dwelling will be reviewed as a discretionary permit. It was originally a temporary permit which is now up for renewal. P-94/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Construction Permit Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 8. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2012-0-176 - SW 19-147-16-W4M Kevin & Sherri Halsted (Owner/Applicant) To create a 26.54 acre (10.74 ha) parcel from a title of 143.37 acres (58.0 ha). November 8,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 1.\\\1\SI\ The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. R. Andrews inquired as to what the previous Small Holdings parcels had become in the new Land Use Bylaw. The County Planner responded that they had been changed from Small Holdings back to Agricultural. R. Andrews commented that the aerial map of the proposed subdivision is outdated and doesn't show the pivot that is on the property. MPC members expressed concern about the following: 1. the size and shape of parcel in relation to the location of the pivot and existing power poles 2. whether the Land Use Bylaw should be amended to include a Small Holding district. After further discussion MPC decided that more information was required from the applicant before a decision could be made. P-95/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning Commission TABLE subdivision #2012-0-176, until further information is available. MOTION CARRIED b) #2012-0-179 - SE 34-14-13-W4M Van Den Eijnden Family Farm Ltd. (Owner/Applicant) To create one (1) new parcel approximately 4.81 acres (1.95 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. L. Juss inquired if approval can be done without the surveyor's sketch, given the new ERCB directive. The County Planner replied that this application was initiated prior to the start of the directive and that MPC has approved permits before without a surveyor's sketch. P-96/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE TONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2012-0-179, 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 and the exact dimensions of the lot to be subdivided as well as the location of the existing septic tank and field and the water source. 3. That the proposed parcel is enlarged in size sufficiently to accommodate existing buildings, structures and improvements and all required setbacks. MOTION CARRIED c) #2012-0-185 - NE 20-18-14-W4M Eastern Irrigation District (Owner) Eugene Foisy c/o Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. (Applicant) November 8,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 To subdivide a 9.88 ha (24.40 acre) portion of the NE Y4 20-18-14-W4M and consolidate it with the adjacent parcel to the north, Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 041 4034, to accommodate the expansion of an existing industrial use. The County Planner informed MPC that this permit needs to be reviewed by the IMDP Committee prior to MPC approval. This item will be brought back to a future meeting. 9. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3658 - SW 16-21-15 W4M, Division 7 Bill Mikula/Trent Dame (Owner/ Applicant) Manufactured home as a Second Dwelling The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. P-97/12 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3658 for a Manufactured home as a Second Dwelling subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the existing 1520 ft2 (141.2 m2) manufactured home as a second dwelling on lands legally described as SW 16-21-15 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. r 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 #1755-12. 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 #3658 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 Number of Dwelling Units on a Parcel (Section 19) as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1755-12. 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 October 9, 2012. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. November 8,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 b) That there is a 2 m (6.6 ft.) separation distance between the existing manufactured dwelling and any other proposed buildings. c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (south): 100 ft (30 m) Side and Rear: n/a MOTION CARRIED 10. POST AGENDA There were no Post Agenda items to discuss. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 12. QUESTION PERIOD There were no questions. 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator thispfga_ Day of 619¢w4 (, 2012. ak • 4111161111., • /cw.id‘e 1 ASST. ADiv INIS - •R November 8,2012 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5