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Home My WebLink About2013-10-24 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING �^^ October 24, 2013 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 24, 2013 commencing at 10:48 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair C. Amulung, Councillor G. Simpson, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair B. de Jong, Councillor W. Hammergren, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor K. Christman, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor ABSENT: STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services G. Scott, Planner - ORRSC A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant Planning OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin M. Dumont, Brooks &County Chronicle 1. CALL TO ORDER The Director of Corporate Services called the meeting to order at 10:48 a.m. 2. ELECTION OF MPC CHAIR &VICE CHAIR As Secretary for the MPC, the Director of Corporate Services called for nominations for M.P.C. Chair. Councillor K. CHRISTMAN nominated Councillor A.M. PHILIPSEN Councillor M. DOUGLASS moved that nominations cease. CP-127/13 L. Johnson declared Councillor A.M. PHILIPSEN Chair for the M.P.C. MOTION CARRIED Ni A.M. Philipsen, MPC Chair called for nominations for M.P.C. Vice Chair. Councillor B. DE TONG nominated Councillor L. JUSS Councillor M. DOUGLASS moved that nominations cease. 0 P-128/13 A.M. Philipsen declared Councillor L. JUSS Vice Chair for M.P.C. MOTION CARRIED 3. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 4. MINUTES a) October 10, 2013 P-129/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the minutes of the October 10, 2013 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 5. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS 0 The Chairman called for post agenda items. 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-130/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DEJONG that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3771 - Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 9211683, SE 6-19-14 W4M, Division 10 Richard Graves / Harold Prentice (Owner/ Applicant) Compliance for an existing shed The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. There were no questions from MPC. 0 October 24,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 44 P-131/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3771 for the existing accessory building (shed), subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide compliance for the 125 ft2 (11.6 m2) accessory building (shed), with a variance to the rear yard setback requirement, on lands legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 9211683, SE 6-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 #3771 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 September 13, 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 following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (north): n/a Side (east and west) 5 ft (1.5 m) Rear (south) 17 ft (5.32 m) - variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED b) Permit #3772 - Lot 2, Block 5, Plan 951 2659, SE 6-19-14 W4M, Division 10 Ivan Mitchell (Owner/Applicant) Compliance for a shed, attached deck and portable gazebo; variance to rear yard setback. October 24,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. Councillor B. de Jong inquired that since the shed was on skids, why was there a compliance request. The Manager of Planning and Development replied that any development larger than 100 ft2 required a permit. In addition, since the shed was encroaching into a right-of-way, consent from the right-of-way owner was required before a compliance permit could be approved. She also provided an explanation of compliance and Real Property Report (RPR) for the new councilors. A discussion followed. P-132/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. MSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3772 for compliance for the existing shed, compliance for the deck and gazebo attached to the existing dwelling, with a variance to the rear yard setback requirement, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide compliance for the existing 291 ft2 (27 m2) shed and a 255 ft2 (24 m2) deck with portable gazebo on lands legally described as Lot 2, Block 5, Plan 9512659, SE 6-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 0 standards. c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3772 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 September 30, 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 following setbacks are maintained for this development: (11) Front (north): n/a Side (east): 4.5 ft (1.35 m) October 24,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 4 Rear (east): 10 ft (3.2 m) variance from 25 ft (7.6m) MOTION CARRIED c) Permit #3774- NE 33-14-14 W4M, Division 1 Lester Ranching / David &Albert Lester (Owner/Applicant) Secondary Dwelling The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. Councillor C. Amu lung commented that the permit should be approved as it was a win for both the family and community. Councillor G. Simpson asked about the Land Use Bylaw's provisions for allowing two homes. LEFT THE MEETING: Councilor L. Juss left the meeting at 11:02 The Manager of Planning and Development replied that in the past a request for a second home was mostly used to accommodate a hired hand. In the Land Use Bylaw (Administration, Section 19) it states that not more than one house is to be built on a lot, but the section also includes a list of exceptions. She stated that the part that applies to this permit is the following: that the parcel must be at least 3 acres in size, the house must be habitable and the 2 dwellings must be placed in.such a manner that they do not take up more than 10 acres. ARRIVED AT MEETING: Councilor L. Juss arrived at the meeting at 11:04 She also commented that 1 of the 2 dwellings must be lived in by the landowner. P-133/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3774 for the existing original dwelling to remain as a second dwelling, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the 1008 ft2 (94 m2) existing dwelling to be used as a second dwelling on lands legally described as NE 33-14-14 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 #3774 for the following reasons: 1 m October 24,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 4) V t� 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 October 2, 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) The following setbacks must be maintained for all buildings or structures: Front (north): 100 ft (30.5 m) Sides (east &west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (south): 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items. 9. INFORMATION ITEMS The Manager of Planning & Development brought up that ORRSC will be holding an information meeting in January 2014 for new Councillors. 10. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 11. QUESTION PERIOD None 12. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m. 0 October 24,2013 \ Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this / Day of =6134,q2013. CHAIR yaAr,L, ASST. 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