November 5, 2018 Council Meeting

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1 November 5, 2018 Council Meeting Meeting Type : Regular Council Meeting Date : Monday, November 05, 2018 Start time : 10:00 AM Location : County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Administration Building Minutes ATTENDANCE Present were: 2. Deputy Reeve Ross Sutherland 3. Council Corey Beck Daryl Beeston Harold Bulford Peter Harris Bob Marshall Karen Rosvold Linda Waddy 4. Chief Administrative Officer Bill Rogan 5. Directors Dale Van Volkingburgh Dawn Sauvé Dan Lemieux Nick Lapp 6. Manager of Legislative Services Sheryle Runhart 7. Recording Secretary Katrina Oravec Absent:

2 1. Reeve Leanne Beaupre CALL TO ORDER AND QUORUM The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. with the singing of O'Canada. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MINUTES APPROVAL BYLAW / BEAIRSTO & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING LTD./ HELEN & KEVIN DERKSEN / FILE NO. PLLUB (PUBLIC HEARINGS) (Issue # ) Resolution #CM MOVED by B. MARSHALL that the agenda for the November 5, 2018 Council Meeting (2018/11/05) be approved as presented. Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS that the minutes for October 22, Council Organizational Meeting (2018/10/22) be approved as presented. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that a Public Hearing be held to hear comments regarding the application to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District. The Public Hearing commenced at 10:04 a.m. Yasmin Sharp, Planner, noted that the purpose of this application is to allow for country residential development, and would facilitate the development of two (2) new lots. There are currently four (4) residential lots and one (1) environmental reserve lot subdivided out of the quarter section, plus the remaining balance. The site has been given a Farmland Assessment Rating of 51%. The applicant describes the topography to be mostly flat and characteristics of the land are described as bare land. A similar application for a four (4) lot subdivision on this quarter was brought forward and was approved in 2011 but never endorsed. The land uses in the area are predominately Agricultural and scattered Country Residential Districts. Administration does not anticipate any land use conflict to arise from this application. In the context of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), the policies set forth in section 5.0 are most applicable. No concerns, subject to standard comments were received from ATCO Electric, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Health Services, ATCO Gas, Telus Communications Ltd. and no comments were received from adjacent landowners. Blake Lange, Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd., was present to speak to the application and answer any questions arising. There was no one from the audience to speak to the application. There was minor discussion regarding the road plan. Page 2 of 10

3 Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that the meeting come out of Public Hearing at 10:09 a.m. Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District be read a first time. Resolution #CM MOVED by B. MARSHALL that Bylaw be read a second time. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that Bylaw be given consent for third and final reading. Resolution #CM MOVED by K. ROSVOLD that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District be read a third time and finally passed. BYLAW / BEAIRSTO & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING LTD. / ALBERTA LTD. / FILE NO. PLLUB (PUBLIC HEARINGS) (Issue # ) Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that a Public Hearing be held to hear comments regarding the application to re-designate Pt. SE W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District. The Public Hearing commenced at 10:11 a.m. Nick Lapp, Director of Planning and Development, noted that this application to amend the County Land Use Bylaw by redesignating 1.01 hectares (2.50 acres) of part of SE W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District to allow for subdivision of one lot for country residential use. The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of one (1) lot for country residential use and would be the second parcel out of the quarter section. The balance of the quarter section has a Farmland Assessment Rating of 66-70% indicative of better agricultural land within the County of Grande Prairie. According to Section 6.11 in the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), better agricultural land with a Farmland Assessment Rating of 60% or greater is recommended to subdivide a maximum of 5 acres per quarter section. There is already a 20 acre parcel subdivided out of the quarter section. Administration discussed with the applicant that this application is inconsistent with the MDP however, the applicant explained that despite Page 3 of 10

4 the application being inconsistent, the landowners would like the opportunity to apply to have their residential yard site subdivided out of the quarter section. The land uses in the area consist of mainly agricultural lands with sparse country residential development within the immediate area. Administration does not anticipate any land use conflicts with this application. It is recommended that the rezoning application be refused for the following reasons: The Farmland Assessment Rating is 66-70% which demonstrates better farmland within the County of Grande Prairie. This application, if approved, would exceed the 5 acre recommended maximum to be subdivided from a quarter section with a Farmland Assessment Rating greater than 60% as stated in Section 6.11 of the Municipal Development Plan. No concerns, subject to standard comments were received from Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Health Services, ATCO Electric, Telus, ATCO Gas and ATCO Pipelines. There were no comments received from adjacent landowners. Blake Lange, Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd., was present to speak to the application and answer any questions arising. There was no one from the audience to speak to the application. Mr. Lange noted that attempts were made to make the area as small as possible. Resolution #CM MOVED by C. BECK that the meeting come out of Public Hearing at 10:16 a.m. Resolution #CM MOVED by C. BECK that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. SE W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District be read a first time. Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS that Bylaw be read a second time. Resolution #CM MOVED by H. BULFORD that Bylaw be given consent for third and final reading. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. SE W6 from an Agricultural (AG) District to a Country Residential (CR-5) District be read a third time and finally passed. Page 4 of 10

5 Bylaw / Lot 15, Block 1, Plan ; Pt. NW W6M / John Simpson / Minhas Bros. Holdings Ltd. (PUBLIC HEARINGS) (Issue # ) Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that a Public Hearing be held to hear comments regarding the application to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from a Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) District to a Highway Industrial (RM-4) District. The Public Hearing commenced at 10:18 a.m. Nick Lapp, Director of Planning and Development, noted that the purpose of this application is to facilitate the re-designation of a portion of Lot 15 from Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) District to a Highway Industrial (RM-4) District. The current zoning has been in place for a number of years to accommodate a temporary workcamp which has been operating periodically with and without approvals. At present, the use on the site has been decommissioned and this application has been submitted in effort to find a permanent solution for the proposed use of the site. In terms of the policies of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), the proposed use is consistent with the long term land use policies for this area. Surrounding land uses are industrial and therefore no land use conflicts are anticipated. A water and sewer line cost recovery will be payable to the County on these lands at time of Development Permit. No other issues have been identified with the rezoning application. No concerns, subject to standard comments were received from ATCO Electric, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Health Services, ATCO Gas, Telus Communications Ltd, no comments were received from adjacent landowners and no one from the audience wished to speak to the application. Carol Fox, representative for the Minhas Bros. Holding Ltd. was present to address any questions arising. There was additional discussion surrounding: water, sewer and cost recovery; and compliance. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that the meeting come out of Public Hearing at 10:23 a.m. Resolution #CM MOVED by B. MARSHALL that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from a Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) District to a Highway Industrial (RM-4) District be read a first time. Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS that Bylaw be read a second time. Resolution #CM Page 5 of 10

6 MOVED by L. WADDY that Bylaw be given consent for third and final reading. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON that Bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW W6 from a Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) District to a Highway Industrial (RM-4) District be read a third time and finally passed. Communication Tower - Bezanson/ Smoky River Area (UNFINISHED BUSINESS) (Issue # ) Reschedule April 10, 2019 ASB Meeting (NEW BUSINESS) (Issue # ) National Child Day Proclamation - November 20, Nick Lapp, Director of Planning and Development, noted that Administration contacted the MD of Greenview for a potential partnership on a new cellular tower to service the Bezanson/ Smoky River Valley area. MD of Greenview responded that the $2,000, cost of the new cellular tower would be too expensive, even with a partnership, however, they were personally looking at installing cellular boosters in all MD of Greenview emergency vehicles as they were more cost effective. At the time MD of Greenview was working with Alberta Environment to develop a campground just east of the Smoky River bridge where they thought that future phasing of this development would involve a new cellular tower to assist campers with staying connected as the cellular signal down by the bridge is virtually non-existent. There was additional discussion regarding: campground; effectiveness of boosters; emergency services; Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS); regulations surrounding use of towers; and cost of installing a land line. Resolution #CM MOVED by C. BECK that Administration investigate the options and cost for installing a land line in the vicinity of the bridge in the Bezanson/Smoky River Area. April 10, 2019 is a scheduled Agricultural Services Board Meeting (ASB) meeting. Two (2) out of three (3) Agriculture staff will be away on a course that day, thus Administration would like to reschedule the April 10, 2019 ASB meeting to April 16, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. after MPC. Resolution #CM MOVED by C. BECK to reschedule the April 10, 2019 ASB Meeting to April 16, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On behalf of SPARKED (South Peace Area Rural Kids Early Development) a request was received to proclaim November 20, 2018 as National Child Day. Page 6 of 10

7 2018 (NEW BUSINESS) (Issue # ) National Child Day is celebrated annually on November 20th in Canada and countries around the world. It's a day to remember that children need support, encouragement, and respect to grow to their full potential, and that we each have a part to play. Resolution #CM MOVED by B. MARSHALL that the County of Grande Prairie proclaim Tuesday, November 20, 2018 as National Child Day in the County of Grande Prairie. SUBDIVISION TIME EXTENSION REQUEST - SW W6 - PLSUB Elmer, Sharon, Barry and Cheryl Buchburger (NEW BUSINESS) (Issue # ) Nick Lapp noted that approval was requested for the following subdivision time extension request: Our File No: PLSUB , Beairsto File No.: Legal: SW W6 Name: Beairsto & Associates for Elmer, Sharon, Barry and Cheryl Buchburger Division: 4 Date Approval Extended to: November 26, 2019 Recommend: second time extension approval The applicant is requesting the subdivision endorsement time extension in order to fulfill the conditions of approval that apply to this subdivision application. Resolution #CM MOVED by D. BEESTON to approve the subdivision endorsement time extension request. Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework (ICF) Committee Board Members - Sexsmith (NEW BUSINESS) (Issue # ) There was a need to appoint two (2) Councillors for the Sexsmith ICF Committee and an ex-officio. Sexsmith is in support of a smaller committee and their ICF Committee members are: Councillor Jonathan Siggelkow; Councillor Bruce Black; and Ex-Officio - Councillor Clint Froehlick. Administration recommends that the County's IDP Committee members also be the members for the Sexsmith ICF Committee which are: Councillor Corey Beck; Councillor Daryl Beeston; and Ex-Officio - would be Reeve Leanne Beaupre. Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS to appoint two (2) Councillors to the Sexsmith ICF Committee being Councillor Daryl Beeston and Councillor Corey Beck Divisional In the Public Works Committee of the Whole meeting on October 30, 2018 Page 7 of 10

8 Dollars (NEW BUSINESS) (Issue # ) COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS there was a motion made by Karen Rosvold for the Committee to bring to Council, her request to bring back the 2021 Divisional Dollars to 2019 to complete paving the extra two (2) miles along Range Road 83. For the 2019 construction season, Council Division 8 will be base paving two (2) miles of road along Range Road 83 from Highway 59 to Township Road 744. There was additional discussion surrounding: reasons for additional paving; Transportation Master Plan; traffic; bridge work; 2020 Divisional Dollars; advancing Divisional Dollars; and precedent. Resolution #CM MOVED by K. ROSVOLD to approve the extra two (2) mile base pave construction to proceed in 2019 for Council Division 8, with funding to come from Division Divisional allotment. Councillor Beck attended and commented on: Peace Region ASB Regional Conference; and County Library Board Meeting. Councillor Rosvold attended and commented on: County Safety BBQ; County Library Board Meeting; Aquatera Business Plan Update Meeting; and 21st Annual Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) Dine and Dance. Councillor Waddy commented on: Municipal Wetland Education Meeting in Sexsmith. Deputy Reeve Sutherland attended and commented on: Municipal Wetland Education Meeting in Sexsmith; and Prevention of Family Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. Councillor Beeston attended and commented on: County Safety BBQ; and Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) Annual General Meeting. Councillor Bulford had nothing to report. Page 8 of 10

9 Councillor Harris attended and commented on: Smoky Applied Research And Demonstration Association (SARDA) meeting; Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (PCBFA); and Aquatera Business Plan Update Meeting. Councillor Marshall attended and commented on: Water North Coalition teleconferences; County Safety BBQ; and Strategic Planning Session with Aquatera. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Bill Rogan, CAO, attended and commented on: Tri-Municipal Industrial Partnership Meeting; and Aquatera Business Plan Update Meeting. Dale Van Volkingburgh, Director of Public Works, commented on: winter shut downs; Disaster Claim Center opening this week; freezing in snow dumps; and upcoming vacation dates and acting Director, Jennifer Besinger. Nick Lapp, Director of Planning and Development commented on: staffing. Dawn Sauvé, Director of Corporate Services, commented on: budget; and new meeting management program, escribe. Dan Lemieux, Director of Community Services, commented on: foodbank drive; and Regional Transit official start date is December 5, ADJOURNMENT Resolution #CM MOVED by P. HARRIS that the meeting adjourn at 11:18 a.m. Page 9 of 10

10 These minutes approved the day of Reference # REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 10 of 10