HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-20 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 20, 2014
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held
in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 20, 2014 commencing at
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair
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: C. Amulung, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services
G. Scott, Planner - ORRSC
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning and Development
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant Planning
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
M. Dumont, Brooks &County Chronicle
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-12/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. MSS that Councillor C. Amulung be excused
from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) February 6, 2014
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P-13/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE .TONG that the minutes of the February 6,
2014 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items and requested an in camera
discussion on a legal matter.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-14/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLAS that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. S.D.A.B. REPORT
a) 2013-0-170 - Kay & Riley
The County Planner provided background information regarding the Appeal
Board decision.
Councillor M. Douglass inquired if the application for a subdivision triggered
the need to build an access road. The Manager of Planning & Development
responded that, in the circulations, Public Works would indicate whether a
road being built in a County Right-of-Way (ROW) would need to be built to
County standards. She added that the SDAB decision has been sent for a
legal opinion, which is expected by the end of February 2014. The CAO
inquired if the County of Newell has allowed a development to proceed
without a road being constructed to County standards. The Manager of
Planning & Development replied that it has occurred in the past. There was
further discussion.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) Permit #3800 / 3801 - Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 061 2699, SE 30-18-14
W4M, Division 5
Southfield Industrial / Bill Sewall (Owner/ Applicant)
Installation of up to 5 shipping containers on each parcel (total of 10
containers).
The Manager of Planning & Development provided background
information on the proposed development permit.
There were no questions from MPC.
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P-15/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE SONG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3800 & 3801 to install up
to 5 shipping containers on each of the two parcels, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of up to 5
shipping containers, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan
0313006 and up to 5 shipping containers on lands legally described as
Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 0612699, SE 30-18-14 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 3800 & 3801 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 January 22, 2014. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (west): 50 ft (15.2 m)
Side (north): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m)
c) That the proposed shipping containers are not used for living
purposes.
d) The Shipping Containers shall not be stacked.
e) There will be no signage for advertising on the shipping containers
without an approved sign permit, labels are permitted.
f) That there is not to be more than 5 shipping containers on each
parcel.
MOTION CARRIED
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8. POST AGENDA
There were no post agenda items.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Rogers Tower SE 18-15-15 Scandia
b) Rogers Tower NW 3-19-14 North of Brooks
These items were for information.
10. IN CAMERA ITEMS
P-16/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that we move in camera at 10:18
a.m. to discuss a land and legal issue.
MOTION CARRIED
P-17/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that we move out of camera at
10:40 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
11. OUESTION PERIOD
None
12. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned
at 10:40 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this h Day of/IAA ,
2014.
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