MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Aubrey D. Pritchard S. Bonnett T. Mitchell R. Govenlock D. Keylor

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1 MINUTES MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION WOODLANDS COUNTY June 17, 2015 A meeting of the Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission was held Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Woodlands County Regional Municipal Office, Fort Assiniboine, Alberta commencing at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Aubrey D. Pritchard S. Bonnett T. Mitchell R. Govenlock D. Keylor ABSENT: IN ATTENDANCE: D. McQueen J. Sunderman, Development Officer T. McNab, Development Officer B. Kercher, Secretary Kim Tschigerl Jim Hofland Darcy Cornick Herb Switzer Colby Wells John Burrows Jonas Boll Curtis Brownlee Will Stewart, Whitecourt Airport Manager 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER M. Aubrey, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOVED, by T. Mitchell, to adopt the agenda for the June 17, 2015 meeting as presented. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: MOVED, by S. Bonnett, to adopt the minutes of the June 3, 2015 regular meeting as presented. 4. BUSINESS ARISING: N/A 1

2 5. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 5.1) APPLICATION NO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: pt NE W5M Lot 1, Block 1, Plan APPLICANT: DOERKSON, Tim LAND USE: A2 Agricultural Two District PROPOSAL: Intensive Recreational Use - Personal Use Only T. McNab, Development Officer, provided a brief report and recommended that the Municipal Planning Commission approve development permit application for the Intensive Recreational Use Personal Use Only, with conditions. R. Govenlock expressed concerns that this property may be in a flood area. J. Sunderman explained that this property is not identified as being in the flood plain. T. McNab noted that the site in question is 125m from Range Road 55A that runs parallel to the Athabasca River. MOVED by, R. Govenlock, to APPROVE development permit application , for the Intensive Recreational Use Personal Use Only, with conditions as follows: 1. Minimum setback requirements from property lines shall be as follows: Front Yard: 40.0m South, Rear Yard: 7.6m North, Side Yards: 6.0m East and West; 2. Should comply with the conditions of Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Codes Branch and obtain the following permits where required: building permit, plumbing & gas permit; septic permit, electrical permit, fire code permit; 3. Shall remove garbage and waste at developer s expense and keep site in a clean and orderly manner; 4. Shall obtain a burning permit from Alberta Forest Service for any burning undertaken; 5. Shall contact the County s Infrastructure Department regarding Road Bans & overload and road use permits; 6. Siting of buildings near overhead power lines shall comply with the conditions of Alberta Electrical Protection Act and the local power company; 7. That a copy of the private sewage disposal permit for your septic system be provided to Woodlands County; 8. Shall be located 30m from any bank with more than a 30% grade; 9. Shall be located 30m from top of bank of any water course; 10. Should comply with Alberta Environment (Water Act) with respect to natural drainage and driveway development; 11. Campground status shall only be used for personal use by applicants family and friends and shall not be rented out for a fee; 12. If at any time, any of the requirements for the intensive recreational use- personal use only have not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, been complied with, the Development Authority may suspend or cancel the development permit, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act; 2

3 13. If the owner or developer wishes to expand or change the intensity of use to accompanied campground a new development permit application will be required; 14. Pursuant to Bylaw 360/10 Rural Addressing Bylaw Section 3.4 the developer shall pay to Woodlands County $ plus GST as established under the Schedule of Fee s Bylaw for a Rural Address Sign and installation; Note: There may be underground installations/pipelines/wells on or near the proposed development. Before commencing construction, the applicant or his agent should investigate the matter and contact the relevant companies and/or telephone Alberta First Call (toll free). Note: For more information about protecting your home and community from wildfire, please visit or contact your local Environment Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Forest Protection office. You can order a copy of FireSmart, Protecting Your Community from Wildfire by calling (780) ) APPLICATION NO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: pt. SE W5M APPLICANT: Alberta Ltd. LAND USE: A2 Agricultural Two District PROPOSAL: Front Yard Setback Variance T. McNab, Development Officer, provided a brief report and recommended that the Municipal Planning Commission approve development permit application for the front yard setback variance, for the single family dwelling, with conditions. K. Tschigerl explained that they wish to place the new home within an existing windbreak and near the well. MOVED by, D. Pritchard, to APPROVE development permit application for the front yard setback variance, for the single family dwelling, with conditions as follows: 1. Minimum setback requirements from property lines shall be as follows: Front Yard: 35.0m East (varied from 40.0m), Rear Yard: 7.6m West, Side Yards: 6.0m North & South; 2. Should comply with the conditions of Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Codes Branch and obtain the following permits where required: building permit, plumbing & gas permit; septic permit, electrical permit, fire code permit; 3. Shall remove garbage and waste at developer s expense and keep site in a clean and orderly manner; 4. Shall obtain a burning permit from Alberta Forest Service for any burning undertaken; 5. Shall contact the County s Infrastructure Department regarding Road Bans & overload and road use permits; 6. Siting of buildings near overhead power lines shall comply with the conditions of Alberta Electrical Protection Act and the local power company; 7. That a copy of the private sewage disposal permit for your septic system be provided to Woodlands County; 3

4 8. Shall be located 30m from any slope with more than a 30% grade; 9. Shall be located 30m from top bank of any water course; 10. Should comply with Alberta Environment (Water Act) with respect to natural drainage and driveway development; 11. That a copy of the New Home Warranty for your new residence be provided to Woodlands County; Note: There may be underground installations/pipelines/wells on or near the proposed development. Before commencing construction, the applicant or his agent should investigate the matter and contact the relevant companies and/or telephone Alberta First Call (toll free). Note: For more information about protecting your home and community from wildfire, please visit or contact your local Environment Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Forest Protection office. You can order a copy of FireSmart, Protecting Your Community from Wildfire by calling (780) ) APPLICATION NO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: pt. S W5M Lot 1, Block 5, Plan APPLICANT: BOLL, Jonas LAND USE: AS Airport Service District PROPOSAL: Setback Variances T. McNab, Development Officer, provided a brief report and while he recommended approval for the private hanger he withdrew his original recommendation for approval for the setback variances. He offered no recommendation of approval or refusal for the setback variance request. It was noted that the condition for a rural address sign would not be necessary as one is already in place. M. Aubrey noted that receiving information just prior to the meeting does not allow the board to fully review the additional submissions. R. Govenlock concurred and commented that any decision will not be rushed. J. Boll referred to the information package he provided for the board, explained his drawings and the reason for his setback variance request. His current hangar provides room for a maximum of 3 planes and the new hangar would allow for 7 planes. Aircraft in a hangar are safe from storm damage or debris stirred up by other aircraft on the apron. He noted that the setback variance on the North West side would bring his hangar closer to the apron and, in his opinion, that should offer no detriment to other air traffic using the apron. R. Govenlock questioned Mr. Boll if he currently owned 7 aircraft. Mr. Boll replied that he will as he sells airplanes. 4

5 W. Stewart, Airport Manager, agreed that the apron is as wide as noted in Mr. Boll s drawings, and made clarification that the taxiway is the apron. Mr. Boll believes the real issue is that the airport is not set up correctly and that fixedwing and rotary aircraft should not be located in the same part of the airport. He would like to see different areas for each, noting that rotary wing aircraft do not use the runway. J. Burrows added that there are apron access issues and that helicopters can get out but fixed wing cannot and the helicopters do not use the runway. In his opinion this is too complicated for this board to deal with and a steering committee is needed. J. Sunderman noted that these issues have nothing to do with the application before the MPC. J. Boll re-iterated that the setback variances would allow him to build a larger hanger to protect his planes and utilize his lot to the fullest extent. C. Wells offered his agreement with Mr. Boll that planes need to be in hangars to protect them from the elements and debris disturbed by the helicopters. W. Stewart agreed that there are issues between fixed wing and rotary aircraft and understands the desire to protect an investment. J. Boll is agreeable to removing the 1m setback variance request from the South side. He understands that when that lot is developed the additional space between the structures would be required for safety. J. Hofland, helicopter owner, is against the setback variances. He noted that Mr. Boll would have been aware of these setback requirements when he purchased his lot. He further noted that helicopters utilizing the adjacent apron do need the room for safety reasons. All airport users must work together and work within the current layout of the airport. S. Bonnett questioned the need for the 1 m setback request for the Northwest side as there appeared to be substantial room on the Southwest side. Mr. Boll explained the southwest side is for parking. Vehicle parking must be adjacent to the roadway. Mr. Burrows suggested that bigger airplanes are coming in the future and the need for bigger hangars, bigger doorways will be needed. R. Govenlock questioned the measurements for the parking area and noted that moving the hangar just 2 m east should still allow for adequate parking space. J. Boll replied that there is a ditch between the roadway and his property and with future fencing, and snow shedding the larger space is necessary. 5

6 D. Cornock, nearby property owner, noted his concern that future development behind them will box them in causing a wind tunnel effect. C. Brownlee not asking for less apron as planes are already moving thru an area that is 90ft wide as helicopters parked along the side are limiting the usable width. W. Stewart noted those are soon to be removed. J. Hofland re-iterated that closing in that apron, with structures closer to the apron, will affect his business. It would not be safe for his students to fly into that apron until they have much more training. MOVED by, S. Bonnett, to DEFER a decision on development permit application , for the setback variances, for the private hangar, until the July 8, 2015 regular meeting, with a site visit for the MPC to be scheduled prior to July 8, INFORMATION ITEMS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Members reviewed the Development Permit Applications issued by J. Sunderman and T. McNab, Development Officers. MOVED, by T. Mitchell, to accept the approved development permit applications as information. 7. NEW BUSINESS: As airports operate under other regulations in addition to the Land Use Bylaw, W. Stewart suggested, that when there are development applications in the Airport Service District administration notify all airport property owners and lease holders. What happens in one area of an airport affects all others at the airport. Follow-up information on previously refused development application , North Aspen Contracting, noted the applicant has applied for a Land Use Amendment of CR Country Residential District to DC Direct Control District and pending a decision on the LUA has re-applied for a development permit for the Expansion of a Transport Contractor Business (Major). R. Govenlock left the meeting at 8:27 and returned at 8:35 p.m. Discussion on dates and times for a site inspection of the lot in question for Development Permit Application at the Whitecourt Airport. MOVED by D. Pritchard to hold a site visit at Lot 1, Block 5, Plan , S W5M at the Whitecourt Airport at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, POINTS TO CAPTURE: 6

7 N/A 9. NEXT MEETING DATE(S): Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Whitecourt 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Location to be determined 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Location to be determined 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Location to be determined 7:00 p.m. D. Keylor noted he will be away on July 8, 2015, but could be available by telephone if required. 10. ADJOURNMENT: MOVED, by D. Keylor, to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. CHAIRPERSON RECORDING SECRETARY 7