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Home My WebLink About2013-11-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 7, 2013 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 7, 2013 commencing at 10:00 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 OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin T. Martens, Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. C. Thompson, Cenovus Energy Inc. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES a) October 24, 2013 P-134/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de TONG that the minutes of the October 24, 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-135/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Construction Permit Report - October 1 - 31, 2013 b) Permitted Use Report - October 1 - 31, 2013 The Development Clerk provided background information on the Construction and Permitted Use reports. Councillor C. Amu lung commented that L. Hirsch resides outside the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. That correction will be made in the report and permit information. P-136/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR G. SIMPSON that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2013-0-140 - NE 26-16-13-W4M North Shore Farms Ltd. c/o Gordon Peterson (Owner/Applicant) To create one (1) new parcel approximately 6.88 acres (2.79 ha) in size, containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section for residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. Councillor G. Simpson inquired on the time frame to comply with the subdivision approval conditions. The County Planner replied that the November 7,2013 Municipal Planning Commission � : Page 2 1■ \ applicant has one year to meet the conditions of subdivision and, if necessary, the applicant can apply for an extension. C P-137/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE subdivision #2013-0-140, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the landowner provides documentation of the installation and inspection of a new septic system. An approved sewage disposal system is required to be installed that meets or exceeds the separation distances required for private sewage disposal treatment systems, for the existing dwelling on the proposed parcel. MOTION CARRIED 8. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS a) HO #274 - NE 12-15-16 W4M, Division 4 Dorvan & Barbara Kostyniuk (Owner/Applicant) Contract Equipment Operator The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. v Councillor M. Douglass commented that this Home Occupation Permit application was an interesting request, considering it was one person and no vehicles coming and going from the site. The Development Clerk replied that because the applicant would be using one of the vehicles for fueling equipment, he was required to insure the truck as a commercial vehicle and this permit would help him with that requirement. P-138/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Home Occupation Permit #274 to establish a machine shop business, subject to the following conditions: This permanent permit is being granted only for the contract equipment operator business, located on lands legally described as NE 12-15-16 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 November 7,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 14?)'‘ The Municipal Planning Commission has approved HO 274 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), Standards of Development (Schedule 3) and Home Occupations (Schedule 4 Section 9), 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 15, 2013. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the Development Officer. b) That there are no more than 2 resident employees involved in the operation of this business. c) That the outdoor storage for this business is limited to the 2 - F350 trucks. Any additional storage for vehicle(s) or other needs associated with the business will be considered an intensification of use and will require a new development application. C 9. POST AGENDA There were no post agenda items. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Telecom Siting waiver request The Manager of Planning & Development presented background information about the waiver request. T. Martens, Evolve Surface Strategies Inc., informed MPC that they have signed agreements from the adjacent landowners, except one, indicating that they have no objections to the installation of the tower on the proposed site. They would be meeting with this remaining landowner immediately after the MPC meeting, to have him sign the agreement. He indicated that the nearest adjacent landowner resided 16 km from the proposed tower and that the nearest community was 19 km from the tower. He distributed a picture of the proposed tower to MPC. Councillor L. Juss inquired as to how onerous it would be to host an open house for this proposed tower. T. Martens replied that it would not be difficult at all, but since there were no landowners closer than the Industry Canada requirements, he felt it was unnecessary. There was further discussion. Councillor B. de Jong stated that he supported the waiver providing all landowners signed the notification letters. November 7,2013 Municipal Planning Commission 1 Page 4 It.� P-139/13 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de TONG that the Municipal Planning 1rr' Commission WAIVE the requirement to hold a public meeting, providing all the adjacent landowners sign the notification letter. MOTION CARRIED 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 10:26 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Assistant Administrator this o) I Day of Aloti-m3ri 2013. ire •1c9 if.m■ ASST. ADMI IST•e*R �rrr' November 7,2013 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5