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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-11 Council MinutesKNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING OF THE LAND USE BYLAW MINUTES October 11, 2000 A meeting of the Kneehill County Council was held on Wednesday October 11, 2000, commencing at 8 30 A.M The following were present at the meeting Marylea Lowen Otto Hoff Marj Vetter James Hanger Richard Vickery Glen Wagstaff Division 1 Councillor Division 2 Councillor Division 4 Councillor Division 5 Councillor Division 6 Councillor Division 7 Councillor Jennifer Deak Municipal Administrator Lonnie McCook Assistant Administrator Barb Reimer Development Officer Barb Long Recorded the minutes Otto Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 40 A.M The Land Use Bylaw Draft 1 was i eviewed with the following changes and amendments noted as well as areas identified for further discussion PART i — PURPOSE & DEFINITIONS Page 1 Definition needed for "Agriculture" Page 5 — Under the definition for Campground — need to define "temporary" Page 5 — Under the definition for Dwelling — should this include mobile homes? If so, mobile homes need to be removed from the definitions of farm residence and farmstead separation Page 6 — Under the definition for Extensive Agriculture — need to define "large" Page 6 — Under the definition of Farm Residence — need to define `agricultural pursuit' Page 6 — Under the definition of Fence — add plastic as another type of material used Page 6 — Under the definition of Flood Plain — add `based on Alberta Environment studies" Page 7 — Under the definition of Golf Course — should this include campgrounds located at golf courses? Page 7 — Under the definition of Home Occupation — change "not exceeding 2 sq ft (0 18 sq m) in area to read signs exceeding 2 sq ft.(0 18 sq m.) will require a development permit' Page 8 — Under the definition for Livestock Facility — ( c ) Intensive Livestock Facility (i) seasonal feeding site add the definition from the Code of Practice Table 1 intensive Livestock Operations — Minimum Size remove PW from Horses category Page 10 — Under the definition for Recreational Trails — change to Recreational Area defined simply as' an area of land used by the public for recreational purposes' Remove examples of recreation but need a definition of `recreation' Page 11 — Delete `Secondary Roads' from definitions Page 11 — Under the definition for Sign ( e ) Projecting Sign need to add "so that part of the sign projects more than one foot from the face of the building or structure " Page 1 i — Need to add `Site' to definition list Page 12 — Specify the Municipal Government Act (not just Act) in the closing paragraph Should Penalties be added to the definitions? The meeting recessed from 10 00 A.M until 10 15 A.M KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING OF THE LAND USE BYLAW MINUTES October 11, 2000 PART ii — ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES Page 14 Under Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Change to read "The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board established by Bylaw of the municipality of Kneehill County shall perform all duties so specified in that Bylaw' Page 14 — Under Municipal Planning Commission — Change to read, "The Municipal Planning Commission established by Bylaw of the municipality of Kneehill County shall perform all duties as specified in that Bylaw " PART IiI — DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Under Development Permit Not Required — Page 14 (7) Change to read, "The construction, maintenance and repair of private walkways, pathways, driveways and similar works ( A permit is required for access onto a municipal road) " Under Application For A Development Permit — Page 15 (3d) "land title "should be added in parentheses Under Deciding On Development Permit Applications — Page 16 (3a) ) spelling correction should read `would' Page 16 (7) Add "The 40 day time period begins when the application is deemed complete by the Development Officer Page 17 (10) Spelling correction should read `by' Page 17(1 1) Add number 11 a March 11/97 amendment which states, "The Municipal Planning Commission may approve an application for a development permit notwithstanding that the proposed development does not comply with this Bylaw or is a non conforming building if in the opinion of the Municipal Planning Commission (A) the proposed development would not (i) unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighborhood, or (ii) materially interfere with or affect the use enjoyment or value of neighboring parcels of land and (B) the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed for that land or building in this Bylaw Under Development Permits and Notices — Page 17 (3c) Add " a notice shall be immediately mailed to all registered owners of land who in the opinion of the Development Officer may be affected Page 17 (4) Correct to read, "If the Development authorized by permit is not commenced within the 12 months from the date of its issue, the permit is deemed to be void unless an extension to this period has previously been granted by the Development Officer PART iV — APPEALS Under Appeal Procedure Page 11 (1 a) Change to read, "refuses or fails to issue a development permit to a person within 40 days of receipt of the completed application (or when deemed complete by the Development Officer) " Change Public Hearing to Appeal Hearing — Page 11 PART V — ENFORCEMENT & ADMINISTRATION Under Enforcement — Page 21 — 15(3) Change the fine amount to "not more than $10,000 00' and remove the phrase `and in default of payment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days." It was felt the amount levied per fine should be left to the discretion of Council in order that each case could be considered on an individual basis Discussion of the Land Use Bylaw ceased for the appointment arranged by Ross Rawlusyk Administrator of Starland County, to recognize Mrs Terry Nash as a new member to the Society of Local Government Managers Mrs Nash and Mr Rawlusyk entered the meeting at 11 10 A.M Mr Rawlusyk provided an overview of the Society of Local Government commenting that with the ongoing changes in local government there is a need for progressive, KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING OF THE LAND USE BYLAW MINUTES October 11, 2000 knowledgeable managers to deal effectively with these changes The Society of Local Government Managers was incorporated in 1988 and was registered as a descriptive class of profession in 1991 It is comprised of 6 directors with equal representation from rural and urban municipalities To date 131 members have received their certificates of Local Government Managers Mr Rawlusyk highlighted the areas of the Code of Ethics which sets high standards to guide the designees the quarterly newsletter The Alberta Clarion which provides local government managers with current information on issues and the web page (www,clgm _net) which lists members, provides information and also advertises for positions and equipment for local government During his presentation to Mrs Nash, he explained that to receive this designation the following four qualifications must be met a certificate from the University of Alberta in Local Government as well as a Senior Executive Fellowship Program five years of experience in local government belief and practice of the Code of Ethics and paid membership to the Society of Local Government Managers On behalf of Council, Mr Hoff thanked Mr Rawlusyk for coming to Council and expressed his appreciation to Mrs Terry Nash for the excellent job she has done as accountant for Kneehill County Mr Rawlusyk and Mrs Nash left the meeting at 11 35 A M PART Vi — LAND USE DISTRICTS Under Agricultural Conservation District — Page 25 — Discussion regarding the placement of Hutterite Colonies under this district as there is definitely more than a one family dwelling Permitted and Discretionary Uses were discussed with the consensus being to eliminate a lot of the Discretionary Uses by establishing more Land Use Districts The meeting recessed for lunch from 12 05 P M until 1 12 P M Mr Hanger was not present when the meeting reconvened Agricultural Conservation District discussion continued Page 25 (3) Discretionary Uses — Only the following to remain o Additional dwellings for farm help o One family dwelling within 500 m of a river and /or stream o Home occupations o Kennels o Signs Page 25 (4) Minimum Requirements — Leave as is for now however discuss a minimum site area of 160 acres at the Divisional meetings, showing pros and cons to get input and direction from ratepayers Page 26 (5) Maximum limits — leave as is for now but again discuss at Divisionals Page 26(6) Special Requirements — remove this section but add 6b from Agricultural District which states, `All applications for lots larger than 20 acres in size shall required redesignation to Agricultural District Mr Hanger entered the meeting at 1 37 P M Under Agricultural District — Page 27(3) Discretionary Uses — Only the following remain o Additional dwellings for farm help o One family dwelling within 500 m of a river and /or stream o Intensive agriculture o Home occupations o Kennels o Signs Page 27(4a) Minimum Requirements Site Area should be 5 acres Page 27(5a) Maximum Limits Site area maximum size 20 acres suggested and to be discussed by Council at a later date Page 28(6b) Remove in its entirety and add to Agricultural Conservation District Special Requirements Under Hamlet Residential District — Page 29(2) Permitted Uses — remove Parks & Playgrounds and add to (3) Discretionary Uses Page 29 (3)Discretionary Uses KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING OF THE LAND USE BYLAW MINUTES October 11, 2000 remove Schools and Public & Quasi Public installations and facilities and place them in Hamlet General Page 30 (6) Parking Minimum Standards remove (b) churches Under Hamlet Commercial District — no changes to be made except to clarify under definitions motels or motor hotels Under Hamlet Industrial District — Page 34 — Add (7) Industrial Commercial Use Conditions Permit based on details provided in application If expansion — additional permit may be required Uner Hamlet Mobile Home Park District — Page 35(2) Permitted Uses Remove Parks & Playgrounds. Page 35(3) Discretionary Uses remove Schools and Public and Quasi public installations & facilities (Should be only in Hamlet General) Page 36 Minimum Requirements (4)(e)(i) delete the reference to Torrington regarding floor area. Page 36 Parking (Minimum Standards) delete the reference to churches (6b) Under Hamlet General District — Page 30(3) Discretionary Uses — delete "All permitted and discretionary uses outlined in the HR, HC and HI districts Add the following Schools Churches Playgrounds Public and Quasi public installations and facilities Community halls Group Care facility Campgrounds Museums Cemeteries Horses Under C -HWY — Highway Commercial District — no changes Under LRC — Local Rural Commercial District — Page 41 (3) Discretionary Uses remove Fairgrounds(Rodeo Grounds), Petting Zoo, Museums, Race Track Page 41 Correct (6) to read "On site parking requirements " Under R — Recreation District — Page 42 Add under (3) Discretionary Uses add Race tracks Dude Ranches Petting Zoos, Museums, and Quasi Public Buildings Moved Council at4ourn until Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 1 00 P M Time 3 00 P M Chief Administrative Officer 4 -V Re "4�1