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Home My WebLink About2013-10-10 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 10, 2013 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 2013 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor M. Nesbitt, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor J. Bulger, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair I. Schroeder, Councillor R. Andrews, Councillor ABSENT: A. Eastman, Councillor & M.P.C. Vice Chair STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator G. Scott, Planner - ORRSC A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin L. Sturgeon, Ratepayer 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-120/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Councillor A. Eastman be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) September 19, 2013 J M i The following correction was made to the September 19, 2013 MPC Meeting minutes: Page 3, remove the line that reads "construction of an 800 ft2 (74 m2) addition," P-121/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the minutes of the September 19, 2013 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-122/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. S.D.A.B. REPORT a) DP 3739 & 3745 - Ratcliffe / Shpak The County Planner provided a summary of the Appeal Board decision. The County Planner suggested that there may be a need to clarify the definition and requirements for Accessory Buildings and Structures in the Land Use Bylaw. Councillor M. Nesbitt suggested completing an inventory of the properties at Lake Newell Resort to determine the number of non- compliant structures and then discuss how those structures could be made compliant. Councillor B. de Jong expressed concerns regarding the information that was included in the original package. Discussion followed. 7. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report - September 1 - 30, 2013 The Development Clerk provided background information on the Development and Construction reports. Councillor B. de Jong asked if the Planning and Development department was satisfied with the work from Park Enterprises. The Development Clerk replied that they were very pleased with Park Enterprises. Councillor L. Juss inquired if the fees for the Construction Permits were covering the cost of administering and issuing the permits. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that the fees used for this VS) October 10,2013 Municipal Planning Commission VS) Page 2 contract were based on Park Enterprises' fee structure. Presently, fees are split 70/30. Part of the 70% paid to Park Enterprises includes having them review and issue permits when the Development Clerk is away from the office. She commented that the County is approximately 1 %2 years into a 3 year contract. While costs are probably not presently completely covered, the fees may be reviewed with the next contract. There was further discussion. P-123/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 1 BULGER that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 8. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2013-0-136 - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 121 3636, N1/2 21-23-18W4M Clearview Hutterian Brethren (Owner/Applicant) To consolidate portions of NW21 and NE21 23-18-W4M with Plan 121 3636, Block 1 Lot 1. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. There were no questions from MPC. P-124/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-136, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That existing parcel; Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1213636 be consolidate with the adjacent portions of the NW and NE '/4 21-23-18 W4 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. MOTION CARRIED 9. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3765 - SW 17-19-14 W4M, Division 10 Calvin & Patricia Sturgeon (Owner/Applicant) Shipping Container Storage Facility The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. Councillor C. Amulung inquired about a typing error in the permit package; the error will be corrected. Councillor C. Amulung asked whether the condition that there be no signs on the shipping containers included numbering the containers. October 10,2013 Municipal Planning Commission �\ Page 3 I C The Manager of Planning and Development replied that numbering the containers would not be an issue. P-125/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. SUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3765 for the installation of 12 shipping containers, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for an outside storage facility, on lands legally described as SW 17-19-14 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 #3765 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan and the Intermunicipal 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 September 12, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the proposed storage is to be setback 20 metres (66 ft) from the highway property line. c) There is to be no more than 12 shipping containers installed on this property. d) The shipping containers shall not be stacked. e) The shipping containers must be kept clean and regularly painted. f) There will be no signage on the shipping containers without an • approved sign permit. g) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Side (east & west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (north): 25 ft (7.6 m) Front (south): 100 ft (30.5 m) c Pa e4 October 10,2013 Municipal Planning Commission \ v g h)That any dwelling / structures are located a minimum distance of 100 m (328 ft) from any gas or oil well on or adjacent to the property. A variance to this requirement may only be provided by the ECRB. MOTION CARRIED b) Permit #3766 - SW 18-19-13 W4M, Division 10 Wayne & Susan Schoneck (Owner/Applicant) Moved-in dwelling as a second dwelling The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. There were no questions from MPC. P-126/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. MSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3766 for the installation of a moved-in home to be used as a second dwelling, and subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the installation of an 970 ft2 (90 m2) moved-in dwelling, on lands legally described as SW 18-19-13 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 #3766 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 September 12, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. October 10,2013 Municipal Planning Commission 4\1\ Page 5 b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. c) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any other buildings or structures on the property d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Side (north & south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m) Front (west): 100 ft (30 m) e) The developer must start construction before October 24, 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 10. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items. 11. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 12. QUESTION PERIOD None 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. N Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this 44 Day of Cc-fC hc=c , 2013. CHAIRMAN 19 —st ASST. ADM IST• •TO• October 10,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6