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Home My WebLink About2013-06-06 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING June 6, 2013 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 6, 2013 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor M. Nesbitt, 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: 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: G. Johnson, Applicant 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-64/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Councillor R. Andrews be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) May 23, 2013 0 amirsommorimmesimr ►, P-65/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the minutes of the May 23, 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-66/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a. March 2013 - May 2013 The Manager of Planning and Development provided information on development permits that have been issued by the County between March 1 - May 31, 2013. P-67/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Development Permit be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2013-0-054 - SW 28-19-14-W4M Johnson Farms (Brooks) Ltd. c/o Greg Johnson (Owner/Applicant) To subdivide a 78.9 acre (31.9 ha) parcel to create 1 lot for light industrial use. P-68/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning Commission LIFT from the table subdivision #2013-0-054. MOTION CARRIED The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. The County Planner responded to questions from MPC. P-69/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-054, subject to the following conditions: ® 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 itimmoommomy ✓, 2. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created for the construction of a road within the County road allowance from the highway right-of-way and the provision of a temporary turn around, which shall be provided before final approval of the subdivision. An access right-of-way plan and copy of the signed easement agreement is required by the Subdivision Authority. 3. That residual parcel (remainder of SW 28-19-14 W4M) be consolidated with the adjacent parcel to the east (S 1/2 SE 28-19-14 W4M) to provide access to the residual parcel in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. 4. That a 30-meter wide service road shall be dedicated by caveat located perpendicular and across the highway frontage of the parcel to be created to comply with Section 15(2) of the Subdivision and Development Regulation. The applicant should contact Alberta Transportation to finalize this condition. MOTION CARRIED b) #2013-0-065 - SW 19-19-13-W4M Leslie & Gloria Schuett (Owner/Applicant) To create one (1) new parcel approximately 4.13 acres (1.673 ha) in size, containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section for residential use. ® ARRIVED AT MEETING Councillor L. Juss arrived at 10:12 a.m. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. The County Planner added the condition regarding an easement required by Fortis. A.M. Philipsen requested clarification on the designation of the west boundary road. The County Planner replied that the west boundary road, which was shown as Secondary Highway 542 on the original air photo, is now referred to as Range Road 14-0. P-70/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-065, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. To enter into an easement agreement with FortisAlberta Inc. to accommodate the development at the developers expense. MOTION CARRIED c) #2013-0-066 - NE 5-19-15-W4M David Scott Penner (Owner/Applicant) To create one (1) new vacant parcel approximately 6.51 acres (2.63 ha) in size, from a quarter section that maybe be considered previously unsubdivided for residential use (titled area of 159.44 acres). June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. ® B. De Jong asked why the boundaries of the new parcel did not follow the natural swales shown on the airphoto. The County Planner responded that the survey sketch follows the legal registered rights-of- way to define the parcel boundaries. The County Planner suggested that a Development Agreement would not be required for this approval and could be removed from the list of conditions. P-71/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-066, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED d) #2013-0-071 - SE 3-20-14-W4M Frank & Gina Pfefferle (Owner/Applicant) To create one (1) new parcel approximately 6.76 acres (2.735 ha) in size, containing an existing farmstead, from a previously subdivided quarter section for residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. P-72/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. SUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-065, subject to the following conditions: 1. That payment of Municipal Reserve, at the market value of $1500.00 per acre with the actual acreage and amount to be paid to the County of Newell be determined at the final stage, for Municipal Reserve Purposes. 2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED 9. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3716 - SE 18-18-13 W4M, Division 3 Bernhard & Helena Fehr (Owner/Applicant) Compliance for existing dwelling and accessory building; construction of an addition to connect the dwelling and accessory building. The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. P-73/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3716 for compliance for existing dwelling and accessory building; construction of an addition to connect the dwelling and accessory building subject to the following conditions: June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 • y This permit is being granted only to provide approval for a 316 ft2 (29 m2) addition to an existing dwelling connecting the dwelling to the ® accessory building, as well as compliance for the existing dwelling and accessory building (garage). 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 #3716 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 May 15, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b)That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any other buildings or structures on the parcel. c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (south): 100 ft (30 m) Side (east &west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (north): 25 ft (7.6 m) d)That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. e) The developer must start construction before June 20, 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 #3717 - NW 31-20-14 W4M, Division 8 Liberty Trucking / Taurus Site Services Inc. (Owner/Applicant) Installation of 3 Atco Trailers; revision of conditions from DP 3678 The Manager of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed development permit. June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. ® P-74/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3717 for the installation of 3 Atco trailers; revision of conditions from DP 3678, and subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to amend the conditions of DP 3678, specifically regarding the hours of operation and visual screening of property, on lands legally described as NW 31-20-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Business 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 #3717 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 Rural Business District (Schedule 2), 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 January 23, 2013 and updated May 21, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b)That the conditions of this permit, DP 3717, supersede the conditions of DP 3678. c) That there is a 2 m (6.6 ft.) separation distance between and among the moved-in buildings, unless they are connected. d)That the site is fully fenced around the entire perimeter using chain link fencing. The chain link fence shall be 8 feet (2.4 m) in height, as per Section 14 of the Rural Business District in the Land Use Bylaw. e) That the hours of operation of this site shall be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday; and shall be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sundays and all statutory holidays. ® f) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (SH 550): 100 ft (30 m) (�sik41\j June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission `� Page 6 Side (east and west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (south): 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED 10. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items 11. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this le9 Day of .1 / .'/ , 2013. CHAIRM • ASST. AD INI itt OR II June 6,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7