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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 2013
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held
in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 19, 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
R. Andrews, Councillor
ABSENT: M. Nesbitt, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator
G. Scott, Planner - ORRSC
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development
S. Simpson, Development Officer
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
A. Zagorsky, Applicant
C. Andrews, Applicant
K. Andrews, Applicant
L. Gazdarica, Applicant
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-113/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that Councillor M. Nesbitt be
excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) September 5, 2013
P-114/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the minutes of the
September 5, 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-115/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. S.D.A.B. REPORT
a) DP 3739 & 3745 - Ratcliffe / Shpak
The Manager of Planning and Development provided an update
regarding the recent Appeal Board hearing.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
Councillor L. Juss arrived at 10:05 a.m.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) Permit #3744 - NW 11-18-14W4M, Division 5
Albert & Frieda Zagorsky (Owner/ Applicant)
Installation of a manufactured home 2 as a second dwelling
The Development Officer provided background information on the
proposed development permit.
Councillor C. Amulung requested clarification on what the
Development Officer presented to MPC and what was written in the
application. The Manager of Planning & Development responded that
under 'Recommended Action'where it stated 800ft it should have said
950ft and would be corrected. Councillor C. Amulung commented that
since an inspection would be performed he felt the condition for the
$2500.00 security deposit should be waived.
P-116/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3744, excluding the
condition requiring the payment for a $2500.00 security deposit.
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A discussion followed regarding the matter of requiring a security
deposit.
Councillor C. Amulung withdrew his motion.
P-117/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3744, and grant approval for
the installation of a manufactured home as a second dwelling, with a
variance to the maximum age requirement, subject to the following
conditions:
A, This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the
t 'a z z , installation of a 952 ft2 (88
m2) manufactured home with a 64 ft2 (6 m2) addition and an attached
100 ft2 (9 m2) deck as a second dwelling, with a variance to the age of
the dwelling, on lands legally described as NW 11-18-14 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
#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 #3744 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 as submitted August 22, 2013. Any changes to
that plan shall require the written approval of the Development
Officer.
b) That the developer provide a security deposit, in the amount of
52500.00 to ensure the following conditions of development are
met:
1. Proper installation of this building on a foundation or piles;
once installed, the structure must pass inspection by the
County building inspector,
2. Upgrades to skirting, trim and flashings, within one year from
the date of approval.
Once the development has met the conditions of item b) to the
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satisfaction of the County, the deposit will be refunded.
c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (north): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (west and east): n/a
Rear (south): n/a
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 September 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 #3758 - SW 14-18-14 W4M, Division 4
Cory & Keri Andrew (Owner/ Applicant)
Secondary Dwelling
The Development Officer provided background information on the
proposed development permit.
Councillor B. de Jong said he would like to know what options are
available to the applicants to achieve 2 residents. Councillor C.
Amulung commented that the property was still one parcel of 160
acres. He recited Section 19.3(e) and commented that nowhere does it
state that 2 dwellings must be together and that they were still
compact in nature.
LEFT THE MEETING
Councillor I. Schroeder left at 10:21 a.m.
L. Gazdarica spoke to the MPC and explained that he would like to
remain living in the house for the next couple of years and requested
that he be allowed the time to make the transition to change
residences.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
Councillor I. Schroeder arrived at 10:25 a.m.
Councillor B. de Jong commented that he would like to hear from the
other applicants. C. Andrews said that the original plan was to build
their new house and have the old house torn down. He said that they
had no issues with L. Gazdarica continuing his stay in the old house.
They confirmed their plans were to remove the house after it was
vacated by L. Gazdarica so the pivot could make a full sweep of the
quarter. There was further discussion.
P-118/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3758 and grant approval for the
existing farmstead dwelling to be used as a second dwelling on the site, with a
variance to the area being utilized by the 2 dwellings, and subject to the
following conditions:
permit is being granted only to provide approval for the existing
farmstead dwelling to be used as a second dwelling, with a variance to
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the area being utilized by the 2 dwellings, on lands legally described as
SW 14-18-14 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
#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 #3758 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 as submitted August 29, 2013. Any changes to
that plan shall require the written approval of the Development
Officer.
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
c) Once the farmstead dwelling is no longer required by the existing
occupant, Mr. Gazdarica, this permit will expire and the farmstead
dwelling must be removed. Occupancy of the dwelling shall not be
passed from Mr. Gazdarica to any other person. Upon removal of the
farmstead dwelling, the landowner shall provide proof that the
dwelling has been removed.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Permit #3753 - Lot 5, Block 3, Plan 091 0885, NW 12-20-15W4M,
Division 4
Jeremy & Cathy Slaney / Steven &Tricia Trembecki (Owner/
Applicant)
Compliance for a dwelling with attached garage and deck, detached
shop
The Development Officer provided background information on the
proposed development permit.
There were no questions from MPC.
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P-119/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3753, providing compliance for
the existing dwelling with attached garage and attached deck, and an existing
shop, and subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only to provide compliance for the existing
1644 ft2 (152.7 m2) dwelling with attached garage and 279 ft2 (26 m2)
attached deck, and a 798 ft2 (74 m2) shop, on lands legally described as
Lot 5, Block 3, Plan 091 0885, NW 12-20-15 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential 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 #3753 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 Acreage Residential District (Schedule 2) and Standards of
Development (Schedule 4) 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 provided
with this application and submitted August 22, 2013. Any changes to
that plan shall require the written approval from the Development
Officer.
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That the attached deck is inspected by an accredited building
inspector and that a building inspection report indicating that the
deck meets building code requirements is submitted to the
Development Officer.
d) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (west): 50 ft (15.2 m)
Side (north): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Side (south): 22 ft (6.89 m)
Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6m)
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA
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There were no post agenda items.
9. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
10. QUESTION PERIOD
None
11. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned
at 10:35 a.m.
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Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this icy Day of C'd )0442013.
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ASST.'ADM I TRATOR
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