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Home My WebLink About2013-04-25 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes * COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 25, 2013 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 25, 2013 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor A. Eastman, Councillor & M.P.C. Vice Chair B. de Jong, Councillor J. Bulger, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair I. Schroeder, Councillor ABSENT: M. Nesbitt, Councillor R. Andrews, Councillor 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: J. Campbell, Siemen Cal B. Sullivan, Kasian Architecture K. Kadis, Atco Electric S. Dunn, Atco Electric N. Dzieduszycki, Siemens Canada T. Noye, Siemens Canada D. Wallace, Applicant S. Wallace, Applicant L. Thiessen, Student (Administrative Office Professional Program - Medicine Hat College - Brooks Campus) 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING, P-41/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that Councillor M. Nesbitt and Councillor R. Andrews be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED t‘4 3. MINUTES a) March 21, 2013 P-42/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE TONG that the minutes of the March 21, 2013 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-43/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING. L. Juss arrived at 10:03 a.m. 6. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REPORT, a) Construction Permits, Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2013 The Manager of Planning and Development provided information regarding the Construction Permit Report. P-44/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. BULGER that the Construction Permit Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3692 - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 131 0523, W 1/2 9-18-15 W4M, Division 5 Atco Electric/ Barry Sullivan (Owner/ Applicant) 2 personnel buildings - Atco HVDC Transmission Site The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. B. De Jong indicated that there were to be flag personnel and a speed reduction for the project and asked if this was for the entire project or for a limited time only. K. Kadis, Atco Electric, replied that the flag personnel and speed reductions would be during construction of the April 25,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 access site. B. De Jong inquired about merge lanes and B. Sullivan responded that merge lanes were not required by Alberta Transportation. He also informed the MPC that there will be up to twelve staff people on site once the project is completed and operational. M. Douglass wanted to know if the project was on schedule and B. Sullivan responded that it is currently on schedule, with a start to finish time frame of 2 years. L. Juss asked for clarification regarding the number of workers on the site: that there would be 250 workers during construction but only 12 after completion. K. Kadis confirmed that once construction is complete there may be up to 12 employees on site. M. Douglass asked what the site would look like when complete. K. Kadis responded that it would look like a large substation. K. Kadis, the Project Manager, provided a brief presentation of the project, with a general discussion following. P-45/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. Douglass that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3692 for 2 personnel buildings - Atco HVDC Transmission Site, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of 2 personnel buildings at the Atco HVDC Transmission site, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 131 0523, W1/2 9-18-15 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 #1755-12. b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3692 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 3) 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 February 28, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. April 25,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. Qc) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to all sides of the building. d) That none of the buildings on the site are used for living purposes. e) The developer must start construction before March 30, 2014. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new permit. MOTION CARRIED b) Permit #3698 - Lot 17, Block 2, Plan 061 3933, SE 6-15-13 W4M, Division 1 Dennis Wallace (Owner/ Applicant) Construction of an RV Garage The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. LEFT THE MEETING Councillor C. Amulung left at 10:41 a.m. declaring a pecuniary interest due to his ownership of an adjacent property. D. Wallace made a presentation to M.P.C. explaining his plans for the construction of the RV garage. D. Wallace indicated that the RV garage ® could not be placed in the rear of the property because of drainage issues. B. De Jong pointed out concerns raised by County Technical Manager regarding granting the variance, which would cause further drainage issues on the site. A.M. Phillipsen inquired if there was an option to work on drainage prior to the construction of the garage. There was further discussion regarding the application. P-46/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE TONG that MPC REFUSE Development Permit #3698 for the reasons listed below. Reasons for Refusal The Municipal Planning Commission has refused DP #3698 for the following reasons: 1. The variance request for the front yard setback does not have merit, given the size and configuration of the lot. Since the landowner has access from the alley at the rear of the property, the proposed structure could be placed such that required setbacks are accommodated. 2. Granting the variances in setback and height will create a prominent feature in the front yard of the property and may negatively affect the character of the streetscape. 3. The applicant/landowner has not demonstrated hardship or practical difficulty particular to the use or character, or situation of the land in the request for variance (Section 34 of the Land Use ® Bylaw). The need to relocate a gas line is not considered a significant hardship that would warrant granting the variance request. April 25,2013 Municipal Planning Commission ��V� Page 4 4. Comments received by MPC from the Public Works department regarding proper drainage on the site was a consideration in the decision. MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items. 9. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 10. OUESTION PERIOD None 11. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m. 0 Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this Day of , 2013. C CHAIRM 0:LOArt ASST. ADMINISTfj 0 April 25,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5