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Home My WebLink About2003-07-18 Council MinutesTo: Reeve and Members of Council From Planning and Public Works Date. 7/18/03 Council Agenda Item #6(c Issue Approval of Developments on Undeveloped Road Allowances Policy Background- Current Policy The County of Kneehill will pay fifty percent (50%) of the costs, to a maximum of $15 000 00 build a road, to County standards, on undeveloped road allowance for a ratepayer requesting a road to access a residence and/or development providing these road construction costs are included in the County budget and the work will be undertaken by a bad contractor This policy will be included as an addendum to the planning and development process (July '98 — County s contribution includes gravel costs.) Discussion Both the Planning Department and Transportation Department have been receiving several inquiries as to the County's policy on further upgrade of dirt roads relating to the upgrading of dirt roads for new and existing developments This policy was broughtforward at the June 24, 2003 Council Meeting Please note the italics portion of Policy No. 5 16, which was not presented at the June 24, 2003 meeting Financial Implication It is difficult to anticipate the amount of funds the County may have to allocate towards potential future cost sharing, as there is no sure way of determining how many developers may apply for assistance However, about 8 to 10 inquiries should be budgeted for (10 x $15 000 00 = $150,000.00) To date this year, both the Planning and Transportation Department have received about 4 enquiries It is also recommended that the cost sharing be taken out of the Development and Planning budget, since the requests are related to development Recommendation. 1 That Co ncil approves proposed Policy No -TeAny Fenton & e a Keiver 5 16 Rob a hew Page 39 :7 • Title- Development on Undeveloped Road Allowance Policy No 5 16 Category. Development Control Replaces- 13 20 7,13 20-6,13-6-3 Purpose. Provide administration with guidelines relating to the upgrading of undeveloped road allowances for those dirt road allowances associated with new subdivisions and developments Policy Guidelines• I Undeveloped Site — Future Residential Confined Feeding Operation, Industrial or Commercial Development 1) The County will pay fifty percent (50%) of the costs to a maximum of $15 000 00, including gravel and seeding costs, for the building of the road to County standards (as per Schedule A — Major Local Road Standard) 2) At time of subdivision or development approval, whichever comes first the Developer will enter into a development agreement whereby a caveat will be attached to the title, outlining the Developer s and County's responsibility of the upgrade of the road Prior to subdivision or development approval, Council approval will be required for the upgrade of the road. 3) The developer will be responsible for hiring a contractor for completion of the fob 4) County standards will apply for seeding of the roadside upon completion of construction, Policy 13-25, Seeding Roadsides Seeding is to be done as much as possible with tractor and grass seeder with the balance to be done with the broadcaster Only a certi ied mixture of Crested Wheat and Creeping Red Fescue is to be used. Should the developer request the County to complete the seeding a flat rate of $500 00 per mile will be charged. 5) Upon completion of the construction, inspection will be required by the Public Works Department, and any deficiencies noted will require correction Final inspection will be completed 1 year following corrections of any defects or deficiencies and a Final Acceptance Certificate will be issued The County's portion of the cost will be paid to the developer upon issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate 6) Maintenance of the road will be the responsibility of the County once a Final Acceptance Certificate has been issued Related Documents Cost Share Road Construction Development Agreement Caveat Affidavit in Support of Caveat Affidavit of Execution Schedule "A" Minimum Roadway Guidelines/Regulations Schedule V Final Acceptance Certificate Page 40 I] C] i Q%,s1 ILUULL- m ._, lyj houn IvUUML IlUt Ll MAJOR LOCAL ROAD (GRAVEL) MINI" BAN BELOW OESIM ANO RESTORE TO GPAOE v1TH FILL HATERIAR., DESIGN SPEED 90 KM/1-1 l=INISHED WIDTH 8 6 UNDERCUT D G SIDESLOPE (S S 1 3:1 DITCH DEPTH (D) O 85 DITCH WIDTH (D W )3 5 DITCH DROP (D D=) O 15 BACKSI...OPF (B S 4 7 a 1 NOTE a ALL ®INE IONS AM IN INETRES E,% SHOWN OT Ems; ENGINEER raG J SERVICES F I CURE 5 LTC !. Ri®C�TNO ATE STANDARD CROSS - SECT 0 213 2002 11 25-r HAWN. HECKM Y P E. THREE % F- O U R OMD .4 1 C C] To- Reeve and Members of Council Council Agenda Item 6(e) From Planning and Public Works Date 7/18/03 Issue Approval of Requests for Upgrades of Undeveloped Road Allowances Policy Background. Current Policy The County of Kneehill will pay fifty percent (50%) of the costs, to a maximum of $15 000 00, to build a road, to County standards on undeveloped road allowance for a ratepayer requesting a road to access a residence and/or development, providing these road construction costs are included in the County budget and the work will be undertaken by a bid contractor This policy will be included as an addendum to the planning and development process (July '98 — County's contribution includes gravel costs.) Discussion - Both the Planning Department and Transportation Department have been receiving several inquiries as to the County's policy relating to the upgrading of dirt roads for access to bins and corrals This policy was brought forward at the June 24 2003 Council Meeting Please note the italics portion of Policy No 5 17, which was not presented at the June 24 2003 meeting Financial Implication. There should be a minimal financial implication to the County as the ratepayer will be responsible for the cost of the upgrade The cost of an upgrade is dependent on the length of road that is being requested to be upgraded On average it is estimated there may be about 5 requests per year Re ommendation- Tha Counci ap rov proposed Policy 5 17 Cat— Jerem Fento Deanna Keiver Rob'Kiaylhew Planning Department Public Works Superintendent Page 42 0 • I* • Title Request from Ratepayers for Upgrade of Undeveloped Road Allowance Policy No 5 17 Category. Development Control Replaces 13 20-7,13 20-6,13 6-3 Purpose. Provide administration with guidelines relating to requests for the upgrading of undeveloped road allowances Policy Guidelines I Undeveloped Site — Request for upgrades to access bins, corrals etc 1) For requests relating to upgrades, where a blade grade (1 machine) will be sufficient the County may complete the construction at the recommendation of the Public Works Superintendent and Council approval 2) The ratepayer shall bear the entire cost of the upgrade to Kneehill County standards (as per Schedule A — Minor Local Road Standard) The Public Works Superintendent will estimate the cost of the job 3) The ratepayer will be responsible for seeding of the roadside upon completion of the blade grade Seeding must be done to County standards Policy 13 25 Seeding Roadsides Seeding is to be done as much as possible with tractor and grass seeder, with the balance to be done with a broadcaster Only a certi ied mixture of Crested Wheat and Creeping Red Fescue is to be used. Should the ratepayer request the County to complete the seeding, a flat rate of $500 00 per mile will be charged. 4) The upgrade will be completed as the County's schedule allows 5) The cost of the work shall be paid to the County preceding the work based on the estimated cost of the project 6) Should the upgrade require more than 1 machine, Policy 5 16 will apply 7) Maintenance of the road will be subject to the current County maintenance rotation schedule for dirt roads Related Documents Schedule "A ' Minimum Roadway Guidelines/Regulations Page43 SCHEDULE A - MINOR LOCAL ROAD MINOR LOCAL ROAD (GRAVEL) DESIGN SPEED 90 KM/H FINISHED WIDTH 7 3 UNDERCUT NO SPECIFICATION SIDESLOPE (S S 4 3:1 DITCH DEPTH (D) NO SPECIFICATION DITCH WIDTH (D W )NO SPECIFICATION DITCH DROP (D D=) NO SPECIFICATION BACKSLOPE (B S 1 3:1 NOTES ALL OINENSIONS AN IN METRES UNLESS SWW OTHEWSE EX�STR�VI�CES EER NG I CURE C� IR R J CT NO A E STANDARD CROSS SECT0100213 HEC ii 25TYPE FIVE BLADE [ RAYN t+ECKED qq )E i • n U 0 To Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council From- Steve Nedoshytko A.M.A.A Assessor Date July 18, 2003 Issue Government Act 305 1 Error Correction — Roll # 1651000 — SW63022W4 Background A concern was brought forward in regards to a Municipal C Decision made for the 2001 Assessment year Discussion. A portion of the concern was that, surrounding properties wei assessed in comparison to the subject property After a review properties it was noted that nine of the properties would requi corrections Since these changes will be completed as an annl will not be changes to these properties at this time Like wise property will be changed to reflect a fair and equitable assessi process involves reducing the assessment as noted in the Mun Government Boards decision for the 2001 assessment and mo reflect a 2002 assessment value The process is as follows 2001 Assessment Land Improven Farmland Ag 39,780 Residential @ Market Value 38,000 Residence Exemption 2001 Assessment After MGB Decision Land Farmland Ag. 39 780 Residential @ Market Value 33 440 Residence Exemption Change In Assessment Land Farmland Ag. 0 Residential @ Market Value 13% Residence Exemption 53,300 61,540 C Improven 46,900 61,540 Improvements 13% 0 Page 79 • 2002 Assessment Land Improvements Farmland Ag. 39,780 Residential @ Market Value 48,000 52 100 Residence Exemption 61 540 Total Taxable Assessment =139,880 Adjusted 2002 Assessment Land Improvements Farmland Ag. 39,780 Residential @ Market Value 48,000 x 87% = 41,670 52,100 x 87%=45,330 Residence Exemption 61,540 Revised Total Taxable Assessment —126,780 Financial Implication Previous Taxable Assessed Value Total Residential Assessment = 100 100 x 012891 = 1,290 39 Revised Taxable Assessed Value Residential @ MV= 87,000 x 012891 = 1 121 52 Change in Taxable Assessment - Residential @ MV= 13,100 x 012891 = 16887 Recommendation. That Council adjust the assessment as per noted in this report Steve Nedoshytko A.M.A.A Assessor Page 80 0 0 0 To Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppms Members of Council From Steve Nedoshytko A.M.A.A Assessor Date July 18, 2003 Issue- Government Act 305 1 Error Correction — Roll # 7378000 — PI 5050 AK I Blk. 2 Lots 40-42 I Background A re inspection was completed as per request by the property owner Discussion. The property owner had brought information to the assessment department that the residence on this property required a considerable amount of renovation work in order to be habitable After a re inspection was completed it was realized that further depreciation was required Also, after reviewing the location of the property, it was realized that a small adjustment would be required to be made to the market land Financial Implication Previous Taxable Assessed Value Land Improvements Total 23,620 22,020 45 640 Adjusted Assessment x 012891= $588.35 Land Improvements Total 22 060 4,020 26,080 Change in Residential Assessment x 012891 = $336.20 Cancellation of $252 15 Recommendation. That Council adjust the assessment as noted in this report Steve Nedoshytko A.M.A.A Assessor Page 81