BRAZEAU COUNTY
COUNCIL MEETING
October 1, 2019
VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.
MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES
GOALS
1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.
2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.
3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.
4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.
5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.
6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses. VALUES
We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.
We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.
We believe in acting with integrity.
We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.
We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.
MOTION ACTION STATUS
0221/19‐04‐02 Location of cement and wooden culverts Completed 0168/19‐03‐05 Meeting with Council and PWI Supervisors Completed 0169/19‐03‐05 Meeting with Council and Grader Operators Completed 0217/19‐04‐02 Joint Council meeting with Village of Breton Completed 0210/19‐04‐02 Cost estimates for lagoon fencing Completed Request for Funding for Anglican Church Restoration 0196/19‐04‐02 Project from Drayton Valley and District Historical Society Completed Joint letter with Town regarding invoices to AHS for 0178/19‐04‐02 medical first responder assistance Completed Research a policy to apply product on private 0053/19‐02‐05 lands/driveways Completed Options for integrating Ag Holdings into the Agricultural 0110/19‐02‐19 District Completed 0035/19‐01‐15 Submission to Senator regarding Bill C‐69 Completed Presentation of Brazeau Innovation 0302/18‐03‐06 Municipal Excellence Awards Completed 0087/19‐02‐19 Cattle Pass Policy Completed 0088/19‐02‐19 Schedule of Fees Bylaw Completed 0100/19‐02‐19 Extend Deadline for Mr. Horvath Completed Research splitting funding between Athabasca Watershed 0066/19‐02‐05 and NSW Completed RFD regarding resident requests on improvements done on 1147/18‐11‐15 County infrastructure Completed 0017/19‐01‐15 Tiny home and park model best practices Completed 0052/19‐02‐05 Research information on cattle passes Completed Report on options for looking after the maintenance of 1258/18‐12‐04 County cemeteries. Completed 0029/19‐01‐15 Bighorn PLUZ Action Plan Completed 0015/19‐01‐15 Cattle Pass Policy Draft Completed 0005/19‐01‐07 Public meeting regarding Bighorn Country proposal at the Mackenzie Centre for January 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Completed Send a letter to all rural municipalities and small urban municipalities asking for support for Brazeau County’s support position on the consultation for Bighorn Country 0006/19‐01‐07 Consultation Process Completed Draft a resolution for the January 14, 2019 Pembina zone meeting expressing Brazeau County’s concern with the consultation process and Bighorn Country Proposal as a 0004/19‐01‐07 whole and asking for RMA (zone) support in opposition Completed Send an open letter to the Premier and copy the appropriate ministries regarding the open house 1325/18‐12‐18 consultation process for the Bighorn proposal. Completed Send letter of appreciation to Parkland County for supporting Brazeau County’s position on the Bighorn 1315/18‐12‐18 proposal. Completed 1148/18‐11‐15 Research a policy on providing cattle/livestock passes Completed Research surrounding municipalities to compare multi‐load 1085/18‐10‐16 permitting and other permitting options and exemptions Completed Letter to RMA and Ministries regarding notification when 0359/19‐05‐21 service rigs move Completed 0369/19‐05‐21 Install No Access Sign to Bear Lake Completed 0232/19‐04‐02 Investigate Fire Smart Grants Completed Investigate land Purchase offer as discussed in closed 0401/19‐06‐06 session Completed Bring back information if the County were to look at adding 0327/19‐03‐05 new homes in the MEER program and costs. Completed 0351/19‐05‐21 Cost effective solutions for water in Rocky Rapids Completed 0418/19‐06‐18 Resolution calling on Senate to reject Bills C‐48 and ‐69 Completed Submit nominations for Alberta Recreation and Parks 0422/19‐06‐18 Association Awards Completed 0421/19‐06‐18 Letter of Appreciation to Boys and Girls Club Completed Letter to Town of Drayton Valley regarding Aquatics 0438/19‐06‐18 Committee Completed 0443/19‐07‐16 A report outlining what the boards would look like, if the Completed County was to enter into an arrangement to establish a regional assessment review board and a regional subdivision and development appeal board with the Village of Breton. 0446/19‐07‐16 Investigate community bumper stickers and partnerships Completed with local rural crime watch and citizen on patrol groups. 0451/19‐07‐16 Investigate grants that might be available for water Completed conditioners and come back to Council. 0474/19‐07‐16 Send a letter to Lac Ste. Anne County stating that Brazeau Completed County is in favour of the northern meeting and extend an offer to assist. 0517/19‐08‐20 Letter to Municipal Affairs regarding Surface Rights Board Complete 0518/19‐08‐20 Meeting and Letter to RCMP K Division Complete 0533/19‐08‐20 Letter to resident regarding drainage issues Complete 0534/19‐08‐20 Swag bags for Skills Day Complete Letter of support to Tomahawk Rural Crime Watch for 0557/19‐09‐03 grant application Completed BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2019 10 01 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______
Call to Order
Present
Anniversary Presentation: Les and Jean Huber 50th Wedding Anniversary
1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 6 ‐ 9)
2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 17, 2019 (Pages 10 ‐ 19)
3. Business Arising
Follow Up Action List:
MOTION ACTION STATUS 0512/19‐08‐20 Weed Inspectors Report to Council Completed Municipal Development Plan and 0554/19‐09‐03 PD 13 Policy Review Completed Moved by A. Heinrich that monies received by Brazeau County from the Willey West service agreement be allocated to a separate reserve for Brazeau County 0597/19‐09‐17 Recreation Facilities Capital Investment. Target Date: 2020 Budget
4. Urgent Items
5. CAO Report
6. Delegations/Appointments
11:00 am Public Input Session
11:30 am Questions from the Media
12:00 pm Closed Session See Item 17. below
6 7. Fire Services a) 2019 Fire Department August Stats ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 20 ‐ 21)
b) Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services Open Houses (Page 22)
8. Agricultural Services a) Weed Report ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 23 ‐ 32)
9. Community Services No Reports
10. Finance a) 2019 Property Tax Write Offs ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 33 ‐ 34)
11. Public Works and Infrastructure a) 2019 Construction Projects ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 35 ‐ 41)
b) Public Works Forecast Template ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 42 ‐ 43)
12. Planning and Development a) Municipal Development Plan and Area Structure Plan Policy PD 13 Number of Parcels per Quarter Section ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 44 ‐ 65)
b) Bylaw 1030‐19: Rezone a portion of Pt SW 29‐49‐6‐W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 66 ‐ 82)
13. General Matters No Reports
14. Correspondence a) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry requesting meeting (Page 83)
b) NSWA Regarding Municipal Contribution for 2020 (Page 84 ‐ 87)
c) Minister Municipal Affairs regarding 2019 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence (Page 88)
d) Natural Resource Conservation Board 2018‐19 Annual Report (Page 89)
7 15. Councillor Reports Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended: Breton Community Hall Ground Breaking Regular Council Meeting Meeting with Agricultural Minister Special Council Meeting ASB Eavor Pilot Project Hemp Meting Rotary Luncheon
Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: Special Council Meeting Regular Council Meeting ASB
Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: Breton Community Hall Ground Breaking MPC ASB Special Council Meeting Regular Council Meeting ASB Hemp Meeting MPC Recreation Committee Meeting
Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Special Council Meeting RCMP Information Session Regular Council Meeting
Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: Breton Community Hall Ground Breaking Ceremony MPC Special Council Meeting RCMP Presentation/Easyford Regular Council Meeting Eavor Presentation MPC
Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: FCSS Tour and Board Meeting Eavor Meeting Regular Council Meeting Joint Recreational Ad Hoc Committee
8 Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: MPC Meeting Special Council Meeting Regular Council Meeting Library Board MPC First Aid Training 2 days
16. Meeting Dates: a) Alberta Forward Forum February 24 ‐ 25, 2019 Olds Alberta (Page 90)
b) 2019 Light Up Parade November 29, 2019 7:00 pm (Page 91)
17. Closed Session: No Reports
18. Round Table Wrap‐Up
19. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2019 09 17 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Finance Coordinator K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator
ABSENT S. Wheale, Councillor
STAFF AWARDS Dallin Sawyer Grader Operator was presented with his 5 year long service award
Daniel L’Hirondelle, Dallin Sawyer, Ken Stewart, Stacey Latham were recognized for their participation and awards at the Alberta Public Works Association Equipment Roadeo
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda
0570/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the agenda with the following additions:
5. CAO Report a) Update on Municipal Climate Change Action Centre Grant b) Global Public Affairs ‐ meeting schedule update c) Rural Strong Caucus Update d) ICF/IDP update Wetaskiwin County
6. Delegations Global Public Affairs ‐ Postponed to November 5, 2019
37. Meeting Dates c) Rotary Pembina Outdoor Ed Centre Grand Opening October 9, 2019 4:30 p.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m. request for municipal representative to provide a few remarks d) RMA Conference call Police Costing Model Sept 23/19 8 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2019 09 17 Page 1 of 10
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes
0571/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2019 Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley reviewed the status of the action items
0572/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Follow Up Action List for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None
CAO REPORT CAO Report
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre Grant (MCCAC) J. Whaley provided feedback received from the MCCAC regarding the recent unsuccessful expression of interest and the request to reapply from the MCCAC when the project was closer to fruition.
Global Public Affairs ‐ meeting schedule update J. Whaley updated Council on the minister meetings that have been scheduled by Global Public Affairs.
Rural Strong Caucus Update J. Whaley updated Council on the meeting she attended on September 16, 2019. It was a session to learn how municipal councillors can educate each other and educate local MLAs on municipal concerns.
IDP/ICF Update County of Wetaskiwin J. Whaley updated Council on the successful open house with the County of Wetaskiwin regarding the IDP/ICF. It was hosted at the Breton Golf Course and was well attended.
0573/19‐09‐17 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the CAO report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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FINANCE Finance
Bank Reconciliation Statement
0574/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan to receive the bank statement as of August 31, 2019 as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0575/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich to move item 11. e) Agricultural Holdings District Consultation Update forward to now on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development
Agricultural Holdings District Consultation Update J. Whaley presented the results of the public feedback regarding proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1002‐18 to integrate Agricultural Holdings District into the Agricultural District.
0576/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler that the removal process of the Agricultural Holdings District cease, and that it stays in the Land Use Bylaw. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS Public Works
2019 Construction Projects L. Fischer gave an update on the 2019 Construction Projects.
0577/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the construction project update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development
Bylaw 1028‐19: Rezoning Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 042 5336 within NE 19‐49‐06 W5M from Agricultural Holdings (AGH) to Agricultural (AG) K. Sterling presented a request to have Bylaw 1028‐19 rescinded.
0578/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler to rescind first reading of Bylaw 1028‐19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Proclamation Alberta Development Officers Week C. Dyck presented a request to proclaim the week of September 23 to 28, 2019 as Alberta Development Officers Week in Brazeau County.
0579/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich that Council proclaim the week of September 23 to 28, 2019 as Alberta Development Officers Week in Brazeau County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information
RCMP regarding Staff Sergeant Harpreet Dhaliwal
0580/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from the RCMP regarding Staff Sergeant Harpreet Dhaliwal for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports
Agricultural Service Board Member’s Report (ASB) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Agricultural Service Board.
Municipal Planning Commission Member’s Report (MPC) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Municipal Planning Commission.
Brazeau Seniors Foundation Report Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Brazeau Seniors Foundation.
Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board.
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Breton Municipal Library Board No report.
West Central Airshed Society Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the West Central Airshed Society.
Yellowhead Regional Library Board No report.
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the FCSS committee.
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Reeve B. Guyon provided a report regarding the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Steering Committee No report.
Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council (EPBR) Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the EPBR Parks Council.
Pembina Area Synergy Group No report.
Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring (PSAM) No report.
Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee No report.
Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Committee.
Northern Mayors Group No report.
Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the Breton FCSS.
Alternative Land Use Service Partnership Advisory Committee (ALUS PAC) No report.
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Aquatics Facility Committee Meeting No report.
Alberta Hemp Alliance No report.
Recreation Board No report.
Chamber of Commerce No report.
Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board No report.
0581/19‐09‐17 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Councillor Reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments
Public Hearing Bylaw 1029‐19
0582/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council meeting of September 17, 2019 proceed into public hearing for Bylaw 1029‐ 19 at 10:00 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
M. Martindale presented Bylaw 1029‐19 for second and third readings.
No public input
0583/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council meeting of September 17, 2019 come out of public hearing at 10:04 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0584/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich to give second reading to Bylaw 1029‐19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0585/19‐09‐17 Moved by D. Wiltse to give third reading to Bylaw 1029‐19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:05 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:14 a.m.
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Public Hearing Bylaw 1035‐19
0586/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular council meeting of September 17, 2019 proceeded into public hearing for Bylaw 1035‐19 at 10:15 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
M. Martindale presented Bylaw 1035‐19 for second and third readings.
No public input
0587/19‐09‐17 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of September 17, 2019 come out of public hearing at 10:20 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0588/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich to give second reading to Bylaw 1035‐19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0589/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler to give third reading to Bylaw 1035‐19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MEETING DATES Meeting Dates
Globe Forum 2020 Vancouver BC Feb 10 ‐ 13, 2020
0590/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize three councillors (M. Gressler, K. Westerlund and B. Guyon) to attend the Globe Forum 2020. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Rural Crime Tour Drayton Valley ‐ Devon MLA Mark Smith and Minister Hon. Doug Schweitzer September 23, 2019 7 ‐ 9 p.m. Clean Energy and Technology Center
0591/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize any councillor that wishes to attend the Rural Crime Tour with Minister Doug Schweitzer September 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Rotary Pembina Outdoor Education Centre Grand Opening October 9, 2019
0592/19‐09‐17 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize Council to attend the Rotary Pembina Outdoor Education Centre Grand Opening October 9, 2019 and the Reeve to give remarks on behalf of the County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RMA Conference call regarding Police Costing Model Sept 23/19
0593/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan to authorize Council to attend, in a listening capacity, the RMA Conference call on the police costing model September 23, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:54 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:04 a.m.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:05 a.m.
No public in attendance
Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:05 a.m.
Reeve B. Guyon declared pecuniary interest to item 38. a) for closed session and left the meeting at 11:06 a.m.
Deputy Reeve A. Heinrich assumed the chair.
CLOSED SESSION Closed Session
0594/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2019 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 11:06 a.m. for the purpose of discussing:
a) IDP and ICF Agreements with Drayton Valley FOIP Section 21 b) Willey West Contract FOIP Section 16 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
L. Chambers, Director of Community Services and C. Loose, Parks and Recreation Coordinator joined the closed session at 11:07 a.m. for the purpose of discussing Willey West contract FOIP Section 16.
L. Chambers and C. Loose left the closed session at 12:04 p.m. Council Minutes 2019 09 17 Page 8 of 10
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Deputy Reeve A. Heinrich called for a recess at 12:04 p.m. and the closed session resumed at 12:22 p.m.
Reeve B. Guyon, returned to the meeting, resumed the chair and joined the closed session at 12:22 p.m.
L. Fischer joined the closed session at 12:22 p.m. for the purpose of discussing IDP and ICF Agreements with Drayton Valley FOIP Section 21.
J. Whaley and L. Fischer left the closed session at 12:34 p.m. and rejoined at 12:41 p.m.
0595/19‐09‐17 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of come out of ‘closed session’ at 1:32 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 1:32 p.m. to allow ample time for the public to return and the meeting resumed at 1:41 p.m.
Reeve B. Guyon declared pecuniary and turned the chair over to Deputy Reeve A. Heinrich.
0596/19‐09‐17 Moved by D. Wiltse that Council award the operator tender for Willey West Campground to Carmen Roberts‐Kowalchuk and Jason Roberts‐Kowalchuk and direct Administration to enter into a service agreement from 2020‐2024. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler K. Westerlund CARRIED
Reeve B. Guyon resumed the chair.
0597/19‐09‐17 Moved by A. Heinrich that monies received by Brazeau County from the Willey West service agreement be allocated to a separate reserve for Brazeau County Recreation Facilities Capital Investment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
0598/19‐09‐17 Moved by K. Westerlund to accept the IDP and ICF discussion for information. Council Minutes 2019 09 17 Page 9 of 10
18 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT 0599/19‐09‐17 Moved by H. Swan that the regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2019 adjourn at 1:45 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council Minutes 2019 09 17 Page 10 of 10 19 BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: 2019 Fire Department August Stats
DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1st /2019
PREPARED BY: Tom Thomson – Fire Chief
UPDATE INFORMATION: To provide Council with updated information regarding department calls for service, the Fire Service has generated a statistical break down for August 2019 response for service numbers. This information includes the number of incidents responded to, the types of incidents, the incident calls for the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. DRAYTON VALLEY/BRAZEAU COUNTY FIRE SERVICES 2019 August Stats Fire Calls – 7 Vehicle Fires‐ 3 Rubbish and Grass Fire‐3 Mobile Trailer‐ 1 Motor Vehicle Collisions – 5 Single Vehicle Collisions‐1 Two Vehicle Collisions‐ 1 Three Vehicle Collisions‐1 ATV Accident‐ 1 Vehicle vs Fence‐ 1
Rescue Calls – 0
Alarm Calls – 15 Residential Alarm Calls‐ 8 Business Alarm Calls‐ 2 Seniors Complex‐ 1 Hospital Alarm‐ 1 Public School‐2 Provincial Building ‐1
Assist Another Agency – 3 EMS Assists (includes: cardiac arrests, lift assist calls, overdose calls, etc.)‐ 3
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2019 August Fire Stats Page 1 of 2 20 Miscellaneous Calls – 1 Power‐line down Public Hazard‐1
Town of Drayton Valley Brazeau County Fire Calls ‐ 1 Fire Calls – 6 Motor Vehicle Collision – 3 Motor Vehicle Collisions – 2 Rescue Calls – 0 Rescue Calls – 0 Alarm Calls – 12 Alarm Calls – 3 Assist Another Agency – 1 Assist Another Agency – 2 Miscellaneous Calls – 0 Miscellaneous Calls ‐ 1 Town Total Calls – 17 County Total Calls ‐ 14
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2019 August Fire Stats Page 2 of 2 21 22 Weed Report Update Brazeau County Agricultural Services
23 24 Inspections Done per Area
• North West = 746 Inspection Areas • South West = 684 • North East = 1077 • South East = 762
North West South West North East South East
25 North West Area NW Inspection Area • Ratepayer Inspections = 535 • Crown Land = 23 • Brazeau County Land = 55 • Industrial Land = 133
• Most Common Weeds • Wild caraway • Tall buttercup Ratepayer Crown Land BC Property Industrial • Canada thistle
26 South West Area
• Ratepayer Inspections = 597 SW Inspection Area • Crown Land = 5 • Brazeau County Land = 40 • AB Municipal Affairs= 10 • Oil Companies = 32
• Most Common Weeds • Wild caraway • Tall buttercup • Oxeye daisy Ratepayer Crown Land BC Property AB Municipal Affairs Oil Companies
27 North East Area
NE Inspection Area • Ratepayer Inspections = 233 • Crown land = 10 • Brazeau County Land = 27 • Village of Breton = 165 • Town of Drayton Valley = 642
• Most Common Weeds • Canada thistle • Tall buttercup • White cockle • Oxeye daisy Ratepayer Crown Land BC Property Breton Drayton Valley • Creeping bellflower
28 South East Area SE Inspection Area • Ratepayer Inspections = 635 • Crown Land = 18 • Brazeau County Land = 65 • Industrial Land = 44
• Most Common Weeds • Hawkweed • Tall buttercup Ratepayer Crown Land BC Property Industrial • Perennial sow thistle
29 Most Common Weeds in Brazeau County
• Tall buttercup • Wild Caraway • Canada thistle • Orange and Meadow hawkweed • Oxeye daisy
30 Stats
• Weeds that have increased in • Weeds that have decreased in acres acres the last few years • Hawkweed • Canada thistle • Oxeye daisy • • Perennial sow thistle Weeds that have stayed • White cockle consistent in acres the last few • years Wild caraway • Common tansy • Creeping bellflower • Tall buttercup • Scentless chamomile
31 Brazeau County Programs
• Hawkweed Program = 37 Applicants • Roughly 153 acres • Fence line Program = 11 Applicants • Roughly 10 acres • Herbicide Rebate = 50 Applicants • Have almost met budget limit
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BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: 2019 Property Tax Write Offs DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1, 2019 SUBMITTED BY: Jennaka Hartman, Tax and Assessment Coordinator ENDORSED BY: Colin Swap, General Manager of Finance REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO FILE NO:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve the 2019 property tax write offs on the mobile homes as listed.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary Administration is recommending eliminating the outstanding tax balances listed below, as the mobile homes are no longer located on the premises. Personal liens have been registered on the below in an effort to continue to attempt to collect the outstanding amounts.
Tax Roll # Total O/S Comment 500160 $563.22 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer 500819 $210.40 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer 500118 $99.90 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer 500946 $1,485.82 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer 500044 $11.05 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer 500064 $797.05 Mobile Home Removed from Park, Lien Placed on Trailer Total $3,167.44
Relevant Policy: Each year the outstanding property tax trial balance is reviewed to identify doubtful accounts and clean up outstanding issues.
Strategic Relevance: These write offs are done prior to year‐end to adjust the property tax trial balance to accurately reflect the outstanding balances we expect to collect.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – 2019 Property Tax Write Offs Page 1 of 2 33 2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council approve the 2019 property tax write offs on the mobile homes as listed.
Advantages Disadvantages ‐ Enable the year end process to ‐ An alternative way for collection will need to be continue and accurately reflect found. collectible property tax balances. ‐ The balances will remain outstanding, complicating the year‐end process.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: N/A
Financial: The total balance of $3,167.44 will be expensed to operating account 02‐97‐00‐921. Attachments: None
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – 2019 Property Tax Write Offs Page 2 of 2 34 BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: 2019 Construction Projects Update
DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1st, 2019
PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Project Manager, Public Works Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works
UPDATE NFORMATION:
For Council’s information Administration has prepared this update report on the progress of scheduled 2019 construction projects thus far. Projects are grouped categorically as follows: • Contract Roads – Carry-Over from 2018; • Contract Utilities – Carry-Over from 2018 • Contract Roads – 2019 Approved; • In-House Roads – 2019 Approved; • Contract Utilities – 2019 Approved; and • Buildings – 2019 Approved.
Contract Roads – Carry-over from 2018 Range Road 53 from Highway 616 to Township Road 490 Construction commenced May 21st, 2019, to date 2.5 kilometers has been paved, and 5.1 kilometers is ready to be paved with the final 2.3 kilometers being prepared for pavement. The project has experienced a total 46 days of construction and 59 days of inclement weather up until August 9th, 2019. All 9.9 kilometers are paved now, a final inspection was conducted on September 5th, 2019 that revealed minor deficiencies which the fixes are underway. Project is complete, with exception to a few deficiencies underway.
35 Range Road 53 from Township Road 490 to Highway 39 Construction commenced May 8th, 2019, granular base work (GBC) is underway along the total length of the project to get the road ready for pavement. The project has experienced a total 21 days of construction and 63 days of inclement weather up until August 10th, 2019. The final 1.1 kilometers are paved with final touchups underway and a final inspection is expected soon. Pavement is complete, minor ditch work underway.
Township Road 502 from Range Road 65 to Range Road 72 Grading job completed as of June 25th, 2019, however, an embankment landslide has opened up on Township Road 502 approximately 100 meters east of the Whitby Hall. The slide is 54.6 meters in length on the east bound lane. Upon conducting a geotechnical investigation the consultant has presented multiple remedial options out of which a pile wall has been recommended. This option comes with a construction A-Estimate of $625,000. This estimate excludes services such as tendering, construction administration & supervision and post construction work. Detailed design for the slide is complete and work on the tender will follow upon finalization of the design. Tender documents published as of September 25th, 2019 and closing on October 10th, 2019.
Cynthia Area 2 Road Due to weather delays, the carryover work in Cynthia did not commence until July 10th, 2019. All road work, including base preparation and paving was expected to be complete for Cynthia Area 2 by September 3rd, however, only the base work was able to be completed due to weather delays. The paving sub-contractor is not confident the structure will hold the weight of the large paving equipment due to recent wet weather and is hopeful the weather cooperates and dries out the base so paving in Cynthia can be completed during the week of September 16th, 2019. Paving was completed for Cynthia 2 on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019. Clean-up work remaining includes cleaning up and profiling the ditches and seeding disturbed areas. Contract work is expected to be completed by the Contract Completion Date of October 15th, 2019.
Contract Utilities – Carry-over from 2018
Cynthia Area 2 Water and Sewer Underground water main, sewer main, and lot hookups are completed for Cynthia Area 2.
36 Floating Treatment Wetland System Modules have been installed as of May 24th, 2019. Research is underway with the first round of water testing completed and the last one scheduled for October, 2019. University of Alberta started conducting their first round of plant testing as of August 9th and the last one scheduled for October, 2019. September 9th, 2019 the final round of water testing was initiated and plant harvesting is scheduled for September 12th, 2019. Water testing is complete and ready for analysis by the researchers the week of September 23rd, 2019. End of season plant harvesting expected to begin in the next month.
Contract Roads – 2019 Approved
Range Road 81 from Highway 621 to Township Road 502 Project was awarded to Border Paving on March 6th, 2019. The planned start date as proposed in the contract was July 15th, 2019, however that is delayed due to the Range Road 53 project completion delay. Base work is completed with exception of the final 400 meters at the highway end. Pavement to commence thereafter. Granular Base Course completed fully and sealed with asphalt tack coat. Contractor is expected to arrive by the week of September 30th, 2019, to finish up pavement (dependent of the weather).
Range Road 82 from Township Road 485 to Highway 620 Construction commenced May 27th, 2019, with Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc. (sub- contracted by Border Paving) doing base preparation work. There is approximately two (2) weeks of base work remaining depending on the weather. Granular Base Course and Asphalt Concrete Pavement will be completed by Border thereafter. The project has experienced a total 18 days of construction and 39 days of inclement weather up until August 9th, 2019. Subgrade work is complete and the project is ready for Granular Base Course placement. Border Paving’s grading crew is currently working on TWP 502, and the crew will be moving over to RR82 upon completion. ATCO requires one of their high pressure pipelines to be lowered replaced under the right-of-way, which they estimate to take 1-2 weeks to complete, at this time they have provided a start date of September 16th, 2019. ATCO’s pipeline replacement is complete. Border’s grading crew to move over to RR 82 upon completion of work on TWP 502 (weather dependent).
37 Range Road 83 from Highway 620 to Township Road 480 Detailed Design, Tender Package, Land Acquisition and Environmental Approvals have been completed. Construction Tender to be advertised pending finalization of pipeline crossing agreements. Estimated construction contract award date September 15th, 2019. Due to the short project cycle (1 year) and delays in obtaining environmental and pipeline crossing approvals, it is expected that construction on this project will not commence until spring 2020. All agreements and pipeline crossing approvals are in place and the project is ready to tender. Tender will be advertised in November 2019 for construction in 2020. Tendering later in 2019 for 2020 work will allow for an earlier start to construction in 2020 to eliminate carry-over concerns, and will ensure competitive pricing.
Township Road 474 from Range Road 53 to Range Road 54 Project was awarded to Crow Enterprises Limited on April 8th, 2019. The planned start date as proposed in the contract was July 1st, 2019, however the contractor has moved that date to late August due to weather. Preparatory works started as of September 3rd, 2019, fencing, utility locates and borrow pit stripping remain to be completed prior to starting work on the road right-of-way. Contractor started mulching September 24th, 2019, topsoil stripping and common excavation to begin September 25th, 2019 on the road right-of-way (weather dependent).
Cynthia Area 3 Road The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. A pre-construction meeting was held between Administration, the Consultant on the project (WSP) and Parkway Enterprises Ltd. on Friday September 6th, 2019. The expected start date for construction is September 23rd, 2019. It is expected that a large portion of the underground work will be completed in 2019, with the final road paving not being completed until spring 2020 (weather dependent). The contractor has mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3. Underground work (water and sewer) will be completed first with the road work being completed in the spring/summer of 2020.
Township Road 484 from Range Road 54 to Range Road 60 Construction contract was awarded to Howitt Construction Ltd. on May 28th, 2019. The construction has commenced on September 4, 2019 with stripping of the topsoil, mulching of vegetation, and installation of temporary fencing. Estimated construction completion date is November 30th, 2019. The clearing and mulching work is completed for the project. Stripping of top-soil and common excavation work is currently underway with centerline culverts being installed.
38 Township Road 502 Range Road 65 to Range Road 72 Project was awarded to Border Paving on March 6th, 2019. The planned start date as proposed in the contract was July 15th, 2019, however that is delayed due to Range Road 53 project completion delay. Due to the aforementioned slide experienced near Whitby Hall, paving will stop at the end of the Whitby Hall. Contractor has mobilized on-site as of the first week of September, 2019. Granular Base Course placement is underway with pavement starting thereafter. Granular Base Course being placed in two lifts, first lift expected to be completed the week of September 23rd, 2019, with the final lift closely following (weather dependent).
River Ravine Culvert Replacement Detailed Design and Environmental Approvals completed. Consultant proposal review completed for construction tendering, supervision and post construction services and was awarded to MPA Engineering on August 23, 2019. The estimated construction start date is October 15, 2019 with an expected completion date of November 1, 2019. Detailed Design work and tender preparation was completed on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. The Construction tender was advertised on Thursday, September 26th, 2019 and will close October 10th, 2019.
In-House Road – 2019 Approved
Township Road 490 from Highway 753 to Voda Midstream Plant Construction commenced May 21st, and was completed on June 28th, 2019. The project was completed within 14 construction days and experienced 6 inclement weather days.
Township Road 482 from Range Road 71 to Range Road 72 Construction on the project has been underway since June 24th, 2019, with the project experiencing a total 15 days of construction and 19 days of inclement weather up until August 12th, 2019. Construction was completed on September 3rd, 2019. The project was completed within 30 days and experienced 21 inclement weather days.
Range Road 64 from Township Road 490 to Township Road 484A Planned start date of this project was August 12th, however due to the construction delays experienced on Township Road 482 the start date will be delayed. Construction of the project has been underway since September 4th, 2019, with the project experiencing a total of 2.5 days of construction and 2.5 days of inclement weather up until September 10th, 2019. Construction work is underway with 1/3rd of the road completed. The project has experienced a total of 8.25 days of construction and 5.75 days of inclement weather up until September 23rd, 2019.
39 Range Road 91 from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW-36-49-09-W5M Administration is planning to start the project on September 23rd, 2019, and Crownland approval is underway. Alberta Public Lands Office asked for First Nation Consultation as a condition of approval. Consultation took place on April 8th, 2019 with Paul First Nation. The “letter of no concern” is yet to be received despite our consultant’s multiple follow-up attempts since the initial consultation. Paul First Nation submitted their invoice of consultation in April, 2019 to our consultant. Administration has been recommended to process the payment upon receipt of the aforementioned letter. First Nation Consultations are approved and submitted to Alberta Public Lands for final approval of the roadway disposition. We are expecting to get approval before end of the month. Awaiting on the province for roadway disposition approval.
Contract Utilities – 2019 Approved
Cynthia Area 3 Water and Sewer The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. A pre-construction meeting was held between Administration, the Consultant on the project (WSP) and Parkway Enterprises Ltd. on Friday September 6th, 2019. The expected start date for construction is September 23rd, 2019. It is expected that a large portion of the underground work will be completed in 2019, with the final road paving not being completed until spring 2020 (weather dependent). The contractor has mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3. Underground utility boring under HWY 753 will be completed first, with the replacement of other underground utilities being done until freezing temperatures prevent proper backfilling and compaction.
Regional Trunk Line Due to change in Provincial Leadership, final grant application approvals will not be known until spring of 2020. Consultant selection has been completed with the award of the consulting contract postponed until a response to the grant applications have been received. Grant application submitted in spring 2019 under Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) for a total requested Federal/Provincial contribution of $9,543,167.
Water Infrastructure – Lodgepole Stantec has been awarded the consulting contract for this project and has the preliminary design well underway. Two wells have been drilled to begin the groundwater investigation and to continue with preliminary & detailed design.
40 Buildings – 2019 Approved
Brazeau Sports Park Washroom Facility Underground utilities, foundation work, and grading has been completed. The roof, doors, and interior framing are nearing completion. Electrical, heating, and ventilation rough-ins underway. Electrical inspection was approved as of September 5th, 2019 and Forties is scheduled to complete the electrical transformer hook up by September 13th, 2019. Awaiting on formal approval for the plumbing inspection, proceeding with dry walling the interior and concrete pad work on the exterior is underway. Electrical work is completed, drywall installed, mudding and taping completed, roof insulation completed, concrete pad completed, masonry work started September 24th, 2019. Electrical inspection received, plumbing inspection received and gas permit received.
41 BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Public Works Forecast Template
DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1st, 2019
PREPARED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works
UPDATE NFORMATION:
For Council’s information and direction, Administration volunteered to produce a “forecast document” that will help with providing project information. This document will capture information related to: • Money spent to date • Forecast spending to the end of year • Forecast spending to the end of the project. This information will also assist in determining project progress, potential for carryover, and if the project is under, over, or on budget.
Administration would like Council’s direction on whether to move forward with the forecast sheet (attachment 1) as presented, and include it in the upcoming budget.
42 Project Total Project Budget 2019 Budget Previous Years Actual 2019 Actual* 2019 Forcast 2020 Forcast Total Variance RR81 (HWY 621 to TWP 502) $2,694,895 $2,337,992 $413,097.00 $964,794.51 $2,211,224.00 $ ‐ $2,624,321.00 ‐2.62% RR82 (TWP 490 to HWY 620) $4,282,640 $2,963,482 $1,480,842.00 $1,126,236.00 $1,148,992.50 $1,547,121.50 $4,176,956.00 ‐2.47% RR 83 (HWY 620 to TWP 480) $1,864,000 $1,864,000 $ ‐ $142,447.01 $175,000.00 $2,958,360.00 $3,133,360.00 68.10% TWP 474 (RR 53 to RR 54) $808,002 $808,002 $20,539.84 $55,149.31 $737,575.91 $ ‐ $758,115.75 ‐6.17% Cynthia Area 2 Road $1,196,921 $851,066 $345,991.87 $118,041.44 $450,000.00 $ ‐ $795,991.87 ‐33.50% Cynthia Area 2 Water $2,165,040 $131,886 $618,686.49 $11,090.00 $11,090.00 $ ‐ $629,776.49 ‐70.91% Cynthia Area 2 Sewer $1,964,188 $327,535 $650,226.48 $11,090.01 $11,090.01 $ ‐ $661,316.49 ‐66.33% Cynthia Area 3 Road $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $ ‐ $34,525.20 $536,993.00 $1,073,988.00 $1,610,981.00 ‐10.50% Cynthia Area 3 Water $1,531,000 $1,470,048 $60,951.97 $34,525.18 $513,877.00 $1,027,754.00 $1,602,582.97 4.68% Cynthia Area 3 Sewer $1,946,000 $1,873,579 $91,427.97 $34,525.18 $273,333.00 $546,667.00 $911,427.97 ‐53.16% TWP 484 (RR 54 to RR 60) $2,300,700 $2,300,700 $65,464.17 $195,102.20 $1,548,027.50 $774,014.00 $2,387,505.67 3.77% TWP 502 (RR 65 to RR 72) $2,831,320 $2,831,320 $ ‐ $377,732.88 $1,523,808.19 $1,146,075.31 $2,669,883.50 ‐5.70% River Ravine Culvert Replacement $500,000 $500,000 $ ‐ $ ‐ $425,000.00 $ ‐ $425,000.00 ‐15.00% RR 91 (South of HWY 621 to NW‐36‐49‐09‐W5M $202,300 $202,300 $ ‐ $12,851.00 $15,563.00 $186,737.00 $202,300.00 0.00% TWP 490 (HWY 753 to Voda Midstream Plant) $387,180 $387,180 $ ‐ $182,624.00 $195,407.68 $ ‐ $195,407.68 ‐49.53% TWP 482 (RR 71 to RR 72) $448,250 $448,250 $ ‐ $454,550.00 $486,368.50 $ ‐ $486,368.50 8.50% RR 64 (TWP 490 to TWP 484) $1,030,400 $1,030,400 $ ‐ $47,867.00 $385,000.00 $ ‐ $385,000.00 ‐62.64% * As of September 23, 2019
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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Municipal Development Plan and Area Structure Plan Policy PD-13 – Number of parcels per quarter section
DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1, 2019
PREPARED BY: Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planner
UPDATE INFORMATION:
At the September 17, 2019 regular Council meeting a motion was made by Council to review the Municipal Development Plan and Brazeau County Policy PD-13 Area Structure Plan Policy regarding the number of parcels in a subdivision for re-discussion. This request came forward during a rezoning discussion for the subdivision of a fifth parcel out of a quarter section. The current Municipal Development Plan and PD-13 policy does not allow for a fifth parcel to be subdivided until an approved Area Structure Plan is approved.
The motion was:
0554/19‐09‐03 Moved by H. Swan to bring back the Municipal Development Plan regarding the number of parcels in a subdivision for re‐discussion.
M. Gressler offered a friendly amendment “and PD 13 Policy”
H. Sawn accepted the amendment.
CARRIED
Administration started by reviewing the current Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Brazeau County’s Area Structure Plan Policy (PD-13). The key policies within the MDP with respect to Area Structure Plans and residential subdivisions have been compiled in Appendix A. The sections of the MDP that discussed the Area Structure Plan requirements for Commercial and Industrial land have not been included in this report.
44 Administration completed research of subdivision policies within the neighbouring municipalities including, Leduc County, County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Clearwater County, Yellowhead County and Parkland County. In addition, Lacombe County was also included in the research of subdivision policies. The research included review of Municipal Development Plans, websites and discussions with Planning and Development staff at most municipalities. The results have been compiled in Appendix B. The first two pages of Appendix B are a summary of the key points found for each municipality and the following pages outline additional information from the respective MDP or discussions with municipal staff. Each municipality approaches subdivision differently. Leduc County, Yellowhead County and Parkland County have different regulations on the number of parcels within a quarter section based on land classification. Whereas, the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Clearwater County and Lacombe County have one set standard for subdivision for the municipality.
After reviewing other municipalities’ policies, Brazeau County appears to be in alignment with the majority of the neighboring municipalities in terms of parcels per quarter section. The only municipality that allows for more parcels out prior to an Area Structure Plan being required is Yellowhead County, and only in lands considered to not be within the “Better Agricultural Land” designation. Currently, Brazeau County takes agricultural land classifications into account when evaluating a subdivision, but the County does not have separate classification of agricultural lands within the municipality that allow for different numbers of subdivisions within a quarter section.
Based on the information provided, Administration is requesting direction on the number of parcels within a quarter section that will be allowed and whether changes are required for the Municipal Development Plan and PD-13 Area Structure Plan policy.
Attachments:
Appendix A: Relevant Brazeau County Policy
Appendix B: Summary of Subdivision and Area Structure Plan Regulations in other Alberta Rural Municipalities.
45 Appendix A
Relevant Policy
Municipal Government Act Definitions 616 In this Part, (dd) “statutory plan” means an intermunicipal development plan, a municipal development plan, an area structure plan and an area redevelopment plan adopted by a municipality under Division 4; Area Structure Plans Area structure plan 633(1) For the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land, a council may by bylaw adopt an area structure plan. (2) An area structure plan (a) must describe (i) the sequence of development proposed for the area, (ii) the land uses proposed for the area, either generally or with respect to specific parts of the area, (iii) the density of population proposed for the area either generally or with respect to specific parts of the area, and (iv) the general location of major transportation routes and public utilities, and (b) may contain any other matters, including matters relating to reserves, as the council considers necessary. (3) An area structure plan must be consistent with (a) any intermunicipal development plan in respect of land that is identified in both the area structure plan and the intermunicipal development plan, and (b) any municipal development plan.
Statutory plan preparation 636(1) (f) in the case of an area structure plan, where the land that is the subject of the plan is within 1.6 kilometres of a provincial highway, notify the Minister responsible for the Highways Development and Protection Act of the plan preparation and provide opportunities for the Minister to make suggestions and representations,
46 Municipal Development Plan
2.5 Area Structure Plans
An area structure plan is a statutory plan that provides a detailed land use concept and policies for a particular area of a municipality. Guided by the policies and objectives of the municipal development plan, area structure plan are intended to demonstrate how certain lands will develop in the future. Area structure plans in Brazeau County range in scale from plans that address the form of specific developments on a quarter section to comprehensive future land use concepts for major growth and development nodes in Brazeau County.
Objective 2: Provide for the orderly subdivision of agricultural lands
Policy 9: Brazeau County does not permit a ‘first parcel out’ of a previously unsubdivided quarter section by right, but shall be generally supported by the Development Authority for the creation of one additional agricultural lot subject to subdivision application, the policies of applicable area structure plans, the provisions of the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw and the policies of this plan.
Policy 11: Brazeau County may consider the subdivision of a quarter section if the proposal seeks to create:
A farm site with existing improvements; A parcel for future agricultural development; or A total of four parcels per quarter section, including parcels created from previous subdivisions.
Policy 13: Brazeau County shall consider the subdivision of a fragmented parcel if: There is a significant permanent feature that severs the parcel of land including, but not limited to, a major water body, ravine, road, provincial highway or railway; The proposed subdivision will not exceed the maximum allowable parcel density (four per quarter section); The significant permanent feature makes it impractical to farm the land in conjunction with the remainder of the quarter section; The parcel can accommodate a safe and suitable building site; Road access is available; and Water and sanitary services can be accommodated onsite
Policy 14: Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than four parcels on the quarter
47 section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Brazeau County may require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than one commercial or industrial parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
Policy 16: Brazeau County may require proposals for the subdivision of agricultural lands to incorporate the location or potential location of existing clusters of residential parcels on adjacent quarter sections to create residential nodes at roadway intersections in order to maximize the delivery of infrastructure and services.
Objective 5: Identify opportunities for higher density residential development
Policy 29: Brazeau County shall require that the development of higher density residential developments shall be guided by the preparation of an area structure plan or area structure plan amendment.
6.10 Local Planning Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act allows municipalities to adopt area structure plans to guide the subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land. Brazeau County has adopted a number of area structure plans for hamlet and major growth areas in the County to provide direction for the future growth and development of these lands. In the future, notwithstanding the policies of this plan, new area structure plans (or area structure plan amendments) will be required for all developments that represent a significant amount of future development for an area of land that is undeveloped or is proposed to undergo development expansion. This may include smaller-scale developments proposed for only a portion of a quarter section, as well as larger-scale developments that address a much greater area of land. In consultation with Alberta Transportation, area structure plans may also be required for developments that propose commercial or industrial land uses adjacent to provincial highways.
Brazeau County is committed to establishing an orderly planning policy framework that promotes sound planning principles and serviceable rates of growth through the use of area structure plans to guide site specific developments. In considering future area structure plans, Brazeau County Council will have regard for the cumulative effects of development applications including requests for subdivision.
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Objective 35: Establish criteria for the preparation of area structure plans
Policy 134: Brazeau County may, notwithstanding the policies of this plan, require area structure plans and area structure plan amendments to address issues such as (but not limited to): The requirements of applicable provincial legislation and regulations, Brazeau County subdivision and development regulations, the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw, applicable intermunicipal plans and servicing agreements, and the policies of this plan; Existing and planned land use developments; Density, siting, environmental protection, transportation access and municipal servicing standards; Soil and agricultural capabilities; Historical, cultural and archaeological resources; Hazardous and environmentally sensitive areas; Setbacks for natural resource extraction sites, sewage lagoons, landfills or any other development that may require buffering or space separation; The dedication and creation of municipal reserve, municipal school reserve, environmental reserve and environmental reserve easements;
7 Public Information and Participation
Brazeau County Council recognizes that good land use planning practices include opportunities for public participation and education. All new area structure plans, area structure plan amendments and amendments to this plan must include at least one forum for public engagement, in addition to a public hearing, which is required by the Municipal Government Act.
The public engagement forum: Can include a workshop, presentation, open house, or any other methods considered acceptable by County Council; and Shall be held at a location, date and time that the Development Authority considers acceptable.
Residents directly affected by the plan or plan amendment (owners of land that is included in the amendment area or directly adjacent) must be notified of the public engagement forum directly through the delivery of a letter explaining the amendment and the purpose of the public information forum. The proponent of the plan or plan
49 amendment must provide a notice of the public information forum in a newspaper or other information source considered acceptable by the Development Authority that notifies other members of the public that they are invited to attend the public information forum.
All forms of notification, including letters, newspaper notices, radio advertisements and other methods of communication must be made publically available a minimum of one week before the public information forum and a maximum of three weeks before the event. The Development Authority may request the use of multiple notification sources and multiple notification dates in the advertisement of a public information forum.
POLICY – PD-13 Area Structure Plans See attached policy.
50 Policy Name
Area Structure Plans Brazeau County Policy Number
PD-13
Policy Statement
An Area Structure Plan is a valuable decision making tool to establish a planning framew/ork for subdivisions on undeveloped land. The Area Structure Plan process allows the opportunity for residents and stakeholders to provide input into the plan and gives certainty that land will be developed according to the Plan.
The Area Structure Plan process proactively identifies and solves potential development problems, and ensures land is suitable for development. The Plan is a pre-cursor for some re-designation, subdivision and development permit applications. An Area Structure Plan is specific in nature and provides detailed information on how a particular Plan Area shall be developed.
When a parcel of land will be subdivided past the fourth title in that quarter and is contained within an approved larger scaled Area Structure Plan that contains numerous quarters, a more detailed Area Structure Plan for the parcel of land in question must be provided following the requirements in this policy, it must also conform to the applicable larger scaled Area Structure Plan.
Policy
1. Requirements for an Area Structure Plan
The need for an Area Structure Plan is determined by the Municipal Development Plan Policy 14 which states, "Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than 4 parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority."
Chief Administrative Officer; Approved By Council: 11/04/19 Revision Dates: Reviewed:
PD-13 Area Structure Plans Page 1 of 5 51 2. Costs
The applicant/developer must pay all costs associated with Area Structure Plan preparation.
3. The Size of an Area Structure Plan Area
The Plan Area will vary depending on the proposal. Most Area Structure Plans pertain to a specific development proposal, on a single quarter section, with only one title. It may pertain to an entire quarter section or to a small lot within the quarter section. Regardless of the size of the subdivision, the fifth parcel out of the quarter section triggers the requirement of the Area Structure Plan as set out in the Municipal Development Plan.
4. The scope or contents of an Area Structure Plan
The contents of the Area Structure Plan are listed below however the complexity of an Area Structure Plan will vary depending on the development proposal: • Legal framework and the relation to existing planning documents; • Site Analysis - existing uses, instruments registered against the title, restrictive covenants, rights of way, form-giving elements, strengths and weaknesses, etc. • Development Concept - density, suitable building sites, park, trail and open space, reserve dedications, road system and access, infrastructure and servicing standards, development phasing shown within a tentative plan, setbacks for natural resource extraction sites, sewage lagoons, landfills, wellsites or any other development that may require buffering or space separation, etc. Protection of hazardous and environmental areas; Mitigation of historical, cultural and archaeological resources; Fire Smart principles; Emergency Response Plans; Dedication of reserves; Public participation - concerns raised and how they are addressed; List of maps and diagrams; Discussion of supportive studies such as: • High Water Table Study; • Storm Water Management Plan; • Geotechnical Reports; • Groundwater Evaluation>^at'er Study;
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved ByCouncil: 11/04/19. Revision Dates: Reviewed:
PD-13 Area Structure Plans Page 2 of 5 52 Soil Analysis Testing; Slope Stability; Floodplain Study; Environmental Assessment (EA); Identification of Hazard Areas; Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA); Servicing Study; • any other relevant information/studies deemed necessary for the development
5. Community Involvement
As the Area Structure Plan is a statutory document, a means must be provided for any person v^ho may be affected by it to make suggestions and representations. The applicant/developer must notify the public of the plan preparation process and of the means to make suggestions and representations; notify the school authorities with jurisdiction in the area; and notify the adjacent municipality if the land is adjacent to that municipality.
County residents in the vicinity of a proposed development must be involved in the Area Structure Planning process and the applicant must host at least one Open House.
6. The following process will be followed:
a) The applicant/developer shall prepare an Area Structure Plan in accordance v^ith the requirements of this Policy. b) The applicant/developer is responsible for soliciting input and policy direction from relevant government departments. The applicant must solicit input from the Fire Marshall, the Public Works and the Planning and Development Department and must, if applicable, solicit input from any other applicable Provincial Agencies. Such as Alberta Transportation (AT), the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) etc. c) The applicant/developer shall submit the draft Area Structure Plan that includes the required contents in digital format {text and plan - word .doc; not .pdf format) with the fee as dictated in the Schedule of Fees. The plan will be circulated to the Public Works Department and the Fire Department for their comment. Comments will be provided to the applicant/developer.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Cour^cil: 11/04/19 Revision Dates: Reviewed:
PD-13 Area Structure Plans Page 3 of 5 53 d) The applicant/developer must advertise the Open House in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks and communicate the date, time and location. The applicant/developer must submit a copy of the newspaper advertisement. The applicant/development must notify the adjacent landowners to the subject land in writing. The Planning and Development Department will provide the list of the adjacent landowners to the applicant/developer. If the Planning and Development Department is present at the meeting, they will observe and explain planning procedures only. The applicant/developer will answer all other questions relating to the proposal.
e) The applicant/developer must review public comments and describe within the plan how legitimate concerns from the public and the Public Works Department and Fire Department will be mitigated or addressed.
f) 1) The applicant/developer must make the necessary revisions and resubmit the Area Structure Plan. The Planning and Development Department will then present the Area Structure Plan to Council for consideration for First Reading. If First Reading is granted the Area Structure Plan will be circulated for one month to adjacent land owners and external agencies. A Public Hearing will also be scheduled followed by the Second and Third Reading. 2) Once the Planning and Development Department receives the final draft, (in digital and hard copy - word .doc; not .pdf format). The Area Structure Plan will be circulated for one month to adjacent land owners and external agencies. 7. Submitting the Area Structure Plan and other potential applications
a) Combining the circulation of the Area Structure Plan and Re-designation application
The applicant may choose to submit the re-designation application after the Area Structure Plan Open House and before the one month formal circulation period of the Area Structure Plan commences. In such a case, both of these applications can be circulated together. A combined submission saves the applicant/developer time but they risk^ losing the re-designation fee (nonrefundable) should the Area Str^ture^an be rejected by council.
Chief Administrative Officer; Approved ByCouncil: 11/04/19 Revision Dates: Reviewed:
PD-13 Area Structure Plans Page 4 of 5 54 b) Submitting applications separately
The applicant/developer may choose to submit the Area Structure Plan, re- designation and subdivision, or development permit applications {if applicable) separately. In such a case, each application must be approved before the next is submitted and the applicant risks losing only the fee paid for the new submission. c) Subdivision and Development Permit applications
Under no circumstances will the Planning and Development Department accept a subdivision and/or development permit application {ifapplicable), until Council has approved the Area Structure Plan (outright or conditionally); and will accept the applications only after third reading of the Land Use Bylaw amendment for the re-designation has been approved approved.
By doing so, the County avoids having to re-fund fees paid should the Area Structure Plan be refused; and/ or the re-designation application not be approved.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved ByCouncil: 11/04/19 Revision Dates: Review/ed:
PD-13 Area Structure Plans Page 5 of 5 55 APPENDIX B Summary of Subdivision and Area Structure Plan Regulations in other Alberta Rural Municipalities
Leduc County – Summary
No more than two subdivisions (three titled lots) per quarter section in Agricultural Area A – West No more than one subdivision (two titled lots) per quarter section in Agricultural Area B – North Central and in Agricultural Area C. South Central/East No more than three subdivisions (four titled areas) per quarter section in Agricultural Area D – Smallholding
County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 – Summary
In agricultural land there can be no more than one subdivided lot, plus a remainder, on a previously unsubdivided quarter section of land. The MDP states that an unsubdivided quarter section in agricultural land may be subdivided to create: o a farm site with existing improvements; o a parcel for future development; or o two 32 ha (80ac.), more or less parcels of equal size. Residential development that will result in three (3) or more lots out of a quarter section requires an area structure plan and redistricting in accordance with the Area Structure Plan.
Clearwater County – Summary
A landowner may subdivide one residential acreage parcel from the quarter section, subject to conditional subdivision approval issued by the Municipal Planning Commission. o The size can be between 2.25 acres and 5.00 acres for an undeveloped parcel or 7.00 acres for a developed parcel Clearwater County may approve a subdivision of land that is completely severed from the balance of the quarter section. The other type of subdivision mentioned in Clearwater County’s MDP is an application to create a parcel for intensive agricultural purposes (section 4.2.3). This type of parcel has to be rezoned by Council prior to subdivision. Generally not more than one parcel out of a quarter section unless the parcel is fragmented.
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Yellowhead County – Summary
“Rural Policy Area” with a “Better Agricultural Land” designation - one parcel is permitted to be subdivided out per quarter. In the “Rural District” a total of four lots may be subdivided, which would allow for a total of five (5) parcels per quarter section, as long as the land is not designated as “better agricultural land.” On lands not designated as “Better Agricultural Land,” but in an area of agricultural activity, or where adjacent to lands which are generally used only for agricultural activities, the creation of five (5) parcels per quarter section will be allowed subject to additional considerations. If there is between six (6) and eleven (11) lots being proposed then a conceptual scheme would be required. If the quarter section was going to have more than eleven (11) lots, then an Area Structure Plan (ASP) would be required to be completed by a hired planner.
Parkland County – Summary
Prime Agriculture Area South East - Total of 4 parcels per quarter section. Subdivisions for non- agricultural developments should be limited. Prime Agriculture Area West - Total of 4 parcels per quarter section. Subdivisions for non- agricultural developments should be limited. Prime Agriculture Area Small Holdings – total of 4-6 parcels per quarter section and they should be 10-40 acres in size. Residential is not supported within the Prime Agricultural Area Small Holdings.
Lacombe County - Summary
First parcel out subdivisions may be considered on lands that have not been previously subdivided and contain a habitable permanent residence that has been on the site for at least five years. The subdivision of a fragmented parcel may be considered where lands are separated from the balance of the existing titled area by a natural or artificial feature. For this type of subdivision it cannot result in more than three (3) titles total per quarter section on Agricultural District zoned lands. An agricultural subdivision on lands that have not been previously subdivided may be considered for specialized or intensive agricultural operations and are generally at least 4.05 hectares (10 acres). A multi-lot residential subdivision is defined as a subdivision which results in two or more residential parcels. This type of subdivision and development shall only be considered in areas that have been identified as suitable in an approved statutory plan and in line with the future concept map.
57 Leduc County
Residential subdivisions are restricted to the “country residential” area identified by the County.
Subdivision of Agricultural land. In Leduc County there are four agricultural areas as defined below:
a. Area A - West Agriculture to provide for a broad range of agriculture where land use conflicts can be minimized and subdivision is limited. b. Area B - North Central Agriculture to provide continuous areas primarily for extensive field crops on larger parcels with limited subdivision. This area currently has a number of larger-scale cropping operations on high quality soil and there is a need to ensure their viability into the future. c. Area C - South Central/East Agriculture to provide for a broad range of agriculture including confined feeding operations. This area currently has a number of dairy operations that will be adversely impacted by significant increases in population and/or development. d. Area D - Smallholding to provide for agricultural activities on smaller tracts of land There shall be no more than two subdivisions (three titled lots) per quarter section in Agricultural Area A –West and the subdivisions shall be limited to;
(a) Physical severance (b) Farmstead subdivision (c) Residential subdivision provided there are no other existing or proposed undeveloped residential lots on the quarter section and an Agricultural Impact Assessment has been undertaken. (d) Agricultural subdivision provided an Agricultural Impact Assessment has been undertaken and can demonstrate items outline in 4.3.1.3 of the Leduc MDP.
There shall be no more than one subdivision (two titled lots) per quarter section in Agricultural Area B. North Central and subdivisions shall be limited to;
(a) Physical severance (b) Farmstead subdivision
There shall be no more than one subdivision (two titled lots) per quarter section in Agricultural Area C. South Central/East and the subdivisions are limited to;
(a) Physical severance, (b) Farmstead subdivision.
There shall be no more than three subdivisions (four titled areas) per quarter section in Agricultural Area D. Smallholding and subdivisions shall be limited to;
(a) Farmstead subdivision (to a maximum of one of the subdivisions on the parcel); (b) Physical severance; (c) Agricultural subdivision; and/or (d) Smallholding subdivisions.
58 County of Wetaskiwin No. 10
Within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10’s MDP it states that an unsubdivided quarter section in agricultural land may be subdivided to create:
a. a farm site with existing improvements; b. a parcel for future development; or c. two 32 ha (80ac.), more or less parcels of equal size.
Policy 1.1.3 of the MDP states that there should be no more than one subdivided lot plus a remainder on a previously unsubdivided quarter section in agricultural land unless rezoning or an area structure plan is approved. Another subdivision is allows subject to redistricting when;
a. creating a parcel to separate one additional existing residential farm site, as defined in the current land use bylaw and in accordance with a policy about second yard subdivisions b. there are natural or man-made barriers creating a natural severed split such as a river or stream, lake, road, or railway and pose difficulties to farm as one parcel.
The parcel size for a new subdivision on an unsubdivided quarter section should take the least amount of land out of agricultural production, it is recommended the parcel size is 2.0 ha (5 ac)(policy 1.1.5).
Multi-lot residential developments are to locate in or near hamlets where municipal water and sewer services and paved roads already exist, or can easily be extended (policy 2.1.1).
Residential development that will result in more than three (3) lots out of a quarter section requires an area structure plan and redistricting in accordance with the Area Structure Plan policy’s requirements (MDP policy 2.3.2).
59 Clearwater County
Clearwater County has a first parcel out policy, where a landowner may subdivide one residential acreage parcel from the quarter section, subject to conditional subdivision approval issued by the Municipal Planning Commission. The rezoning happens automatically with subdivision and does not go through a Council re-zoning process. If the land is between 2.25 acres and 3.6 acres and does not allow for minor agricultural pursuits it is zoned Country Residential. If the land is an undeveloped parcel between 3.60 and 5.00 acres in size, or a developed parcel up to 7.00 acres in size it is zoned Country Residential Agricultural.
Clearwater County shall require that each parcel to be approved for a rural residential development has:
1. legal access and year-round physical access, 2. sufficient developable area for a privately serviced parcel, 3. a water table at a depth of at least 2 metres, unless a qualified person can demonstrate that a water table closer to surface will not impact development, and 4. be serviced in accordance with provincial regulations.
The first residential parcel may be required to be located where the residential land use will minimize impacts on natural capital and agricultural operations. The subdivision of a first residential parcel may be from either an unsubdivided quarter section or the largest agricultural parcel within a previously subdivided quarter section that does not already contain a residential subdivision.
Clearwater County may approve a subdivision of land that is completely severed from the balance of the quarter section by:
A developed registered public road An active railroad A permanent water course or water body A deep ravine; or A naturally occurring permanent wetland.
A fragmented portion of land must meet the following criteria:
The feature that separates the fragmented parcel form the parent parcel is impassable by farm machinery. The difficulty and safety to access from the parent renders the proposed fragmented parcel to be permanently severed form the parent parcel. The size and characteristic of the fragmented parcel would be conducive, or more conducive, to the proposed use than the current use. With regards to a water course or water body, there is written confirmation from Alberta Environment and Parks that the title of the bed and shore of the water course or body is vested in the Crown in the right of Alberta. There must be legal and physical access onto a public road system.
The other type of subdivision mentioned in Clearwater County’s MDP is an application to create a parcel for intensive agricultural purposes (section 4.2.3). This type of parcel has to be rezoned by Council prior to subdivision. Clearwater County would consider the following criteria:
60 1. Minimum parcel size of 8. 1 hectares (20 acres); 2. Applicant demonstrates that the proposed operation will result inlands being intensively used for commercial agricultural pursuits; 3. Applicant demonstrates the long term viability of the proposed operation; 4. Applicant demonstrates that existing farming operations around the parcel will not be restricted; 5. Legal and physical access is available; and 6. The agricultural quality of the land and adjacent land uses (section 4.2.4 in the MDP).
For any multi-lot subdivision there is a requirement of an Area Structure Plan, which also requires a communal water and septic system to be installed. The Clearwater County MDP currently states the locations a traditional multi-lot rural residential subdivision may be approved.
61 Yellowhead County
The number of parcels allowed within a quarter section and the requirements for additional plans is outlined in the Municipal Development Plan.
The “Agricultural Policy Area” of the Yellowhead County MDP states that subdivision of one (1) 10 acre lot from an unsubdivided quarter section is allows in lands designated Rural District within the Agricultural Policy Area [Section 6.3.3(d)]. However, if a parcel already had one 19 acre lot subdivided out, there may be consideration for additional subdivision if there is a topographic or a man-made feature that splits the land, thereby making it difficult to farm. A maximum of two (2) lots, plus the remnant parcel would be allowed in these situations.
In the “Agricultural Policy Area” a maximum parcel size of 4 ha (9.88 acres) is maintained to limit the potential for future subdivision that may fragment agricultural lands. However, where a quarter section has been fragments by a natural feature such as a creek, wetland, significant tree stand, and the land may be subdivided using the fragmenting feature as the parcel boundary as long as it complies with the MDP and Land Use Bylaw.
The “Rural Policy Area” of the MDP discusses the subdivision on “Better Agricultural Land” and states that one parcel is permitted to be subdivided out per quarter on lands with this designation [section 6.4.3(b)]. In this policy area “Country Residential (limited) designation allows for a second parcel to be subdivided, for a maximum of three parcels per quarter section, if in the opinion of Council:
The proposed additional parcel is not integral to the ongoing operation of the agricultural use on the quarter section; The creation of the proposed additional parcel is unlikely to create conflicts to the ongoing operation of the agricultural use in the surrounding area; Each parcel contains a 1 acre developable area and meet(s) all other requirement of the MDP and Land Use Bylaw; The applicant can implement measures to reduce potential impacts on neighbouring agricultural uses; Each parcel is not within 0.8 km of a Confined Feed Operation The parcels have been redistricted to the CR (L) – Country Residential (Limited) district
The exception to the above noted rules for both Agricultural and Rural Policy Areas is if the quarter section is within 0.8 kilometre (0.5 mile) of the right of way of a paved, oiled road or road proposed to be paved or oiled and within 3 kilometres of a designated hamlet, subdivision of up to four (4) parcels from the parent quarter section, which would create a maximum of five (5) parcels per quarter section may be considered. More than 5 parcels may be considered in the CR - Country Residential district.
In the “Rural District” a total of four lots may be subdivided, which would allow for a total of five (5) parcels per quarter section, as long as the land is not designated as “better agricultural land.” The parcels do not require re-zoning in this area and must be at least 1 hectare in size and there is no maximum parcel size for these subdivisions. On lands not designated as “Better Agricultural Land,” but in an area of agricultural activity, or where adjacent to lands which are generally used only for agricultural activities, the creation of 5 parcels per quarter section will be allowed subject to:
Clustering the lots in one location on the quarter section to preserve land;
62 Each parcel contains at least 0.4 ha (1 acre) developable area and meets all other requirements of the MDP and Land Use Bylaw; The applicant implementing measure to reduce potential impacts on neighbouring agricultural uses, if required; Each parcel is not within 0.8 km of a Confined Feed Operation [section 6.4.3(d)].
For more than 5 parcels in a quarter section, a rezoning would be required to the appropriate district. The request is evaluated on site suitability and the Land Use Bylaw. In addition, during a conversation with Yellowhead County it was noted that the applicant would be required to provide a hydrological report to show that the groundwater could sustain the additional development. In addition a geotechnical report is required to understand near surface water table and soil characteristics. This geotechnical report is primarily for two reasons, to understand if the septic system capacity and whether a basement would be allowed.
To subdivide out additional parcels there is additional information required, which is outlined in Appendix B of the MDP. If there is between six (6) and eleven (11) lots being proposed then a conceptual scheme would be required. If the quarter section was going to have more than eleven (11) lots, then an Area Structure Plan (ASP) would be required to be completed by a hired planner. Yellowhead County noted that the language in the MDP states “may” not “shall” to allow for some flexibility.
In discussions with Yellowhead County they noted that they were following the rules within the Water Act legislation. The Water Act is cited within the Land Use Bylaw under section 67 – site suitability and testing for subdivision.
63 Parkland County
In Parkland County there are three types of Rural Agricultural Subdivisions: Farmstead, Agriculture and Residential (MDP page 32).
A Farmstead is the subdivision of a parcel of land (typically a quarter section in size) where there is an existing residence and associated improvements. An Agriculture subdivision of a parcel of land that is 80 acres or greater from agricultural purposes Residential is the subdivision of a single parcel of land for a new residential development.
The MDP has the following policies relating to Agricultural subdivision:
Policy 4.1.6 Rural Agricultural Area: unless noted by Section 4.2 Prime Agricultural Areas policies, a total of 4 parcels per quarter section is supported within the Rural Agricultural Area. Policy 4.1.7 Rural Agricultural Subdivision – Agriculture: for agricultural purposes other than small holdings should typically be eighty (80) acres (32.37 ha) or greater in size. Policy 4.1.8 Rural Agricultural Subdivision – Farmstead: should not encompass productive agricultural land and are typically no more than ten (10) acres (4.05 ha) in size. Policy 4.1.9 Rural Agriculture Subdivision – Residential: maximum of 3 residential parcels per unsubdivided quarter unless otherwise states in section 4.2.
There are 3 Prime Agricultural Areas that have more specific guidance on subdivision within those areas (outlined in section 4.2):
Prime Agriculture Area South East - Total of 4 parcels per quarter section. Subdivisions for non- agricultural developments should be limited. Prime Agriculture Area West - Total of 4 parcels per quarter section. Subdivisions for non- agricultural developments should be limited. Prime Agriculture Area Small Holdings – total of 4-6 parcels per quarter section and they should be 10-40 acres in size. Residential is not supported within the Prime Agricultural Area Small Holdings.
Country Residential is a multi-parcel subdivision where servicing is provided either through on-site water and private sewage systems, municipal infrastructure or private communal systems. Country Residential development policies:
Policy 7.1.1(b) – country residential development must be located within an approved Area Structure Plan or lands already districted Country Residential at the time of adoption of this Municipal Development Plan. Policy 7.1.1(d) – for residential development outside of a hamlet, a Conceptual Scheme or Area Structure Plan is required for developments that proposed more than 4 lots per quarter section. Policy 7.1.1(j) – any proposed country residential development shall not exceed a maximum density of 50 lots per quarter section as required by the EMRB.
64 Lacombe County
There are a number of policies which allow for a quarter section of land to be subdivide in Lacombe County.
First parcel out subdivisions may be considered on lands that have not been previously subdivided and that contain a habitable permanent residence that has been on the site for at least five years. These parcels are generally restricted to 1.62 hectares (4 acres) in size (MDP section 3.5). The subdivision of a fragmented parcel may be considered where lands are separated from the balance of the existing titled area by a natural or artificial feature, such as a road, railway, river or lake. The separation of title for these fragmented parcels serves two purposes: it can either provide the unique opportunity to accommodate a residential site, or it can support a small specialized agricultural operation (MDP section 3.6). For this type of subdivision it cannot result in more than three (3) titles total per quarter section on Agricultural District zoned lands. An agricultural subdivision on lands that have not been previously subdivided may be considered for specialized or intensive agricultural operations, such as a greenhouse or horticultural operation. These parcels are generally at least 4.05 hectares (10 acres) in size (section 3.7).
A multi-lot residential subdivision is defined as a subdivision which results in two or more residential parcels. This type of subdivision and development shall only be considered in areas that have been identified as suitable in an approved statutory plan and in line with the future concept map.
65 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1030-19: Rezone a portion of Pt. SW 29-49-6 W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings DATE TO COUNCIL: October 1, 2019 SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planner ENDORSED BY: J. Whaley, CAO REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO FILE NO: 19A-007
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Bylaw 1030-19 proposing a portion of Pt. SW 29-49-06 W5M [+4.06 ha] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A be refused.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary Administration has received an application to subdivide a portion of Pt. SW 29-49-6 W5M. The subdivision would be located directly north of Township Road 494 and east of Range Road 65. The north boundary of the proposed subdivision would follow the natural boundary along the top of a gully. Our data notes that there is a stream located within the gully. The subdivided parcel would be the fifth (5) lot within the quarter section.
At the September 3, 2019 regular Council meeting this application was presented and Council moved to table the bylaw until the first Council meeting in October.
0553/19‐09‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to table Bylaw 1030‐19 to the first Council meeting in October.
CARRIED
The discussion regarding this application included:
1. The Municipal Development Plan and Policy PD-13 requiring an Area Structure Plan to be completed prior to a fifth parcel being subdivided from a quarter section;
2. The proposed use for the subdivided parcel and whether there was developable land within the parcel.
66 3. The small portion of the remnant parcel on the south side of the gully.
The application for subdivision cannot move forward for decision until the land is rezoned to accommodate the size and use of the proposed parcel. However, based on the Municipal Development Plan and Policy PD-13 Area Structure Plan, the rezoning cannot occur until an Area Structure Plan has been presented and approved by Council. The Area Structure Plan is required as this subdivision would be the fifth (5) lot within the quarter section. There was a motion at the September 3, 2019 regular Council meeting to bring these documents back to Council for re- discussion. This request will be presented in a separate report on October 1, 2019.
Administration reviewed the subdivision application and mapped the developable area of the proposed lot. The subdivision application noted that the existing use of the land is vacant – unusable farmland and the proposed use of the land is residential. Administration has provided a map (refer to Appendix D) illustrating the developable land within the proposed subdivided lot (light purple). Although the land is currently treed, the land could be developed in the future as a residential parcel.
The current subdivision boundary will result in a portion of the remainder parcel being difficult or impossible to legally access due to the boundary lines and topography. This area can be seen on the Developable Area Map in Appendix D, which shows the outline of the potentially developable area of the remnant parcel on the south side of the stream. The area outlined in red is land that is not impacted by steep topography, the yellow is the parcel of land that could be developed on, yet is inaccessible due to topography if the rezoning and subdivision were to be approved. The map in Appendix E illustrates the same boundaries and developable area, but in relation to the topography shown as 1 metre contour lines. Administration has reached out to the landowner/applicant to determine if they would be open to moving the subdivision lot lines to include this small portion of land. The landowner would be open to discussing a change in the proposed subdivision boundary to incorporate the identified area into the proposed subdivision parcel.
Relevant Policy: The subject parcel is not located within an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) or an Area Structure Plan (ASP). However, the total number of lots within the quarter section will exceed four (4) lots, so an ASP is required for this subdivision as outlined in the Municipal Development Plan. Policy 14 in the Municipal Development Plan states: Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than four parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. Policy PD-13 outlines what is required for an Area Structure Plan. The relevant policy is provided in Appendix A.
Strategic Relevance: N/A
67 2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Bylaw 1030-19 proposing a portion of Pt. SW 29-49-06 W5M [+4.06 ha] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A be refused.
Advantages Disadvantages Allows the proposed amendment to be in The subdivision cannot move forward accordance with the Municipal through the process. Development Plan and policy PD-13. Allows for the remainder parcel to not be fragmented with a portion being difficult or potentially impossible to legally access.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: N/A
Financial: N/A
Attachments: Appendix A: Relevant Policy Appendix B: Location Map Appendix C: Aerial Photograph Appendix D: Developable Area Map – Proposed and Remnant lands Appendix E: Developable Area with Contours Map – Proposed and Remnant lands Appendix F: Application for Rezoning of the land Appendix G: Bylaw 1030-19
68 Appendix A Relevant Policy
Municipal Development Plan
2.5 Area Structure Plans
An area structure plan is a statutory plan that provides a detailed land use concept and policies for a particular area of a municipality. Guided by the policies and objectives of the municipal development plan, area structure plan are intended to demonstrate how certain lands will develop in the future. Area structure plans in Brazeau County range in scale from plans that address the form of specific developments on a quarter section to comprehensive future land use concepts for major growth and development nodes in Brazeau County.
Subject lands are designated as Agriculture and Rural Development in Figure 4 – Future Land Use Strategy in the MDP.
Agriculture and Rural Development Objectives
Objective 1: Preservation of agricultural lands and agricultural operations
Policy 1: Brazeau County supports existing agricultural operations and their right to farm.
Policy 2: Brazeau County supports the preservation of lands identified in this plan as Agriculture and Rural Development for agricultural, rural residential and rural resource use.
Policy 3: Brazeau County shall promote the development of lands identified as Agriculture and Rural Development in this plan for a variety of agricultural land uses.
Policy 6: Brazeau County shall discourage intrusive and/or incompatible land uses in predominately agricultural areas of the County in order to minimize potential land use conflicts.
Objective 2: Provide for the orderly subdivision of agricultural lands
Policy 10: Brazeau County shall consider the following criteria when evaluating land use and development applications that propose to subdivide lands within the Agriculture and Rural Development designation:
69 • The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands; • The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies; • The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions; • The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment; • The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area; • The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments; • The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and • The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development.
Policy 11: Brazeau County may consider the subdivision of a quarter section if the proposal seeks to create:
• A farm site with existing improvements; • A parcel for future agricultural development; or • A total of four parcels per quarter section, including parcels created from previous subdivisions.
Policy 13: Brazeau County shall consider the subdivision of a fragmented parcel if: • There is a significant permanent feature that severs the parcel of land including, but not limited to, a major water body, ravine, road, provincial highway or railway; • The proposed subdivision will not exceed the maximum allowable parcel density (four per quarter section); • The significant permanent feature makes it impractical to farm the land in conjunction with the remainder of the quarter section; • The parcel can accommodate a safe and suitable building site; • Road access is available; and • Water and sanitary services can be accommodated onsite
Policy 14: Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than four parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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Brazeau County may require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than one commercial or industrial parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
Policy 16: Brazeau County may require proposals for the subdivision of agricultural lands to incorporate the location or potential location of existing clusters of residential parcels on adjacent quarter sections to create residential nodes at roadway intersections in order to maximize the delivery of infrastructure and services.
Objective 16: Protect and preserve important natural areas
Policy 72: Brazeau County may require the submission of an Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by a qualified professional, in support of a Land Use Bylaw amendment, area structure plan, or subdivision applications. In determining whether an Environmental Site Assessment is required, the Development Authority shall consider: • The nature of the proposed land use(s); • The current and historical use of the subject area and its surrounding • lands; and • Information from other sources that may suggest the subject area maycontain environmental contaminates.
Objective 35: Establish criteria for the preparation of area structure plans
Policy 134: Brazeau County may, notwithstanding the policies of this plan, require area structure plans and area structure plan amendments to address issues such as (but not limited to): • The requirements of applicable provincial legislation and regulations, Brazeau County subdivision and development regulations, the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw, applicable intermunicipal plans and servicing agreements, and the policies of this plan; • Existing and planned land use developments; • Density, siting, environmental protection, transportation access and municipal servicing standards; • Soil and agricultural capabilities; • Historical, cultural and archaeological resources; • Hazardous and environmentally sensitive areas; • Setbacks for natural resource extraction sites, sewage lagoons, landfills or any other development that may require buffering or space separation;
71 • The dedication and creation of municipal reserve, municipal school reserve, environmental reserve and environmental reserve easements;
7 Public Information and Participation
Brazeau County Council recognizes that good land use planning practices include opportunities for public participation and education. All new area structure plans, area structure plan amendments and amendments to this plan must include at least one forum for public engagement, in addition to a public hearing, which is required by the Municipal Government Act.
The public engagement forum: • Can include a workshop, presentation, open house, or any other methods considered acceptable by County Council; and • Shall be held at a location, date and time that the Development Authority considers acceptable.
Residents directly affected by the plan or plan amendment (owners of land that is included in the amendment area or directly adjacent) must be notified of the public engagement forum directly through the delivery of a letter explaining the amendment and the purpose of the public information forum. The proponent of the plan or plan amendment must provide a notice of the public information forum in a newspaper or other information source considered acceptable by the Development Authority that notifies other members of the public that they are invited to attend the public information forum.
All forms of notification, including letters, newspaper notices, radio advertisements and other methods of communication must be made publically available a minimum of one week before the public information forum and a maximum of three weeks before the event. The Development Authority may request the use of multiple notification sources and multiple notification dates in the advertisement of a public information forum.
POLICY – PD-13 Area Structure Plans
The Area Structure Plan process proactively identifies and solves potential development problems, and ensures land is suitable for development. The Plan is a pre-cursor for some re- designation, subdivision and development permit applications. An Area Structure Plan is specific in nature and provides detailed information on how a particular Plan Area shall be developed.
72 When a parcel of land will be subdivided past the fourth title in that quarter and is contained within an approved larger scaled Area Structure Plan that contains numerous quarters, a more detailed Area Structure Plan for the parcel of land in question must be provided following the requirements in this policy, it must also conform to the applicable larger scaled Area Structure Plan.
Policy 1. Requirements for an Area Structure Plan The need for an Area Structure Plan is determined by the Municipal Development Plan Policy 14 which states, "Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than 4 parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.”
2. Costs The applicant/developer must pay all costs associated with Area Structure Plan preparation.
3. The Size of an Area Structure Plan Area The Plan Area will vary depending on the proposal. Most Area Structure Plans pertain to a specific development proposal, on a single quarter section, with only one title. It may pertain to an entire quarter section or to a small lot within the quarter section. Regardless of the size of the subdivision, the fifth parcel out of the quarter section triggers the requirement of the Area Structure Plan as set out in the Municipal Development Plan.
5. Community Involvement As the Area Structure Plan is a statutory document, a means must be provided for any person who may be affected by it to make suggestions and representations. The applicant/developer must notify the public of the plan preparation process and of the means to make suggestions and representations; notify the school authorities with jurisdiction in the area; and notify the adjacent municipality if the land is adjacent to that municipality.
County residents in the vicinity of a proposed development must be involved in the Area Structure Planning process and the applicant must host at least one Open House.
7. Submitting the Area Structure Plan and other potential applications a) Combining the circulation of the Area Structure Plan and Re-designation application.
The applicant may choose to submit the re-designation application after the Area Structure Plan Open House and before the one month formal circulation period of the Area Structure Plan commences. In such a case, both of these applications can be circulated together. A combined submission saves the applicant/developer time but they risk losing the re-designation fee (nonrefundable) should the Area Structure Plan be rejected by council.
73 c) Subdivision and Development Permit applications Under no circumstances will the Planning and Development Department accept a subdivision and/or development permit application {if applicable), until Council has approved the Area Structure Plan (outright or conditionally); and will accept the applications only after third reading of the Land Use Bylaw amendment for the re- designation has been approved approved.
By doing so, the County avoids having to re-fund fees paid should the Area Structure Plan be refused; and/ or the re-designation application not be approved.
74 Land Location Map
Municipal Address: & 6430 Twp Rd 494
Pt SW 29-49-6-W5M :
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ST W RGE RD 70 AVE T 32 ST HWY 22A RD 1 TWPRD RD49 HWY 39HWY
RGE491 RD 73 TWPRD 39 71
JOSHUA 491 70 RGERD BLVDN RGERD 75 Aerial Pt SW 29-49-6-W5M Rural Address: 6430 Twp Rd 494 Current Zoning: AG SUBJECT PARCEL PLANNING FEATURES PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ROADS PROVINCIAL ROADS TYPE PROVINCIAL PAVED PROVINCIAL GRAVEL COUNTY ROADS TYPE COUNTY PAVED COUNTY COLD MIX
COUNTY GRAVEL RGE RD 65
2017 IMAGERY TWP RD 494 SCALE 1:4,691 ± 76 77 Rezoning Rezoning Remainder on southside of Creek Remainder - area Developable Area Developable Subdivision Boundary Stream File: 19A-007 1:4,500 Developable Area Developable Legend Robb - Rezoning 19A-007 Parcel Remanant Robb - Rezoning 19A-007 Proposed Lot Pt. SW 29-49-6 W5M
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56 m 78 1:4,000 Rezoning Rezoning Remainder on southside of Creek Remainder - area Developable Area Developable Boundary Subdivision Stream Lines Property File: 19A-007 Developable Area Developable Legend Robb - Rezoning 19A-007 Remanant Parcel Robb - Rezoning 19A-007 Proposed Lot Pt. SW 29-49-6 W5M
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56 m 79 80 BRAZEAU COUNTY
BYLAW NO: 1030-19
BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1002-18, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 1002-18, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, have been complied with;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. That, a portion of Pt SW 29-49-6-W5M, be re-designated from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Holdings District (AGH), as shown on the attached Schedule ‘A’ (“the Lands”); and 2. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.
READ a first time this day of , 2019,
READ a second time this day of , 2019,
READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2019.
______Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
81 ¯ Schedule A Bylaw 1030-19 File No.: 19A-007
Rezoning Area AG to AGH Pt SW 29-49-6-W5M +/- 10.02 ac (+/- 4.06 ha)
Shown Thus
RGE RD 65 Note: All measurements are +/- and in metres
PARCEL BOUNDARY TYPE Provincial Paved Provincial Gravel TYPE County Paved County Cold Mix County Gravel 482 (following top of bank) TYPE
Other Cold Mix 116
Other Gravel 90 Other Paved 18 TWP RD 494 2017 Imagery Scale 1:4,940 466 PRODUCED BY BRAZEAU COUNTY
This map is intended for advisory purposes only. It is based upon data deemed reliable but Brazeau County is not responsible for errors or omissions. 82 AR-68138
ALBERTA AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Ojfice ofthe Minister ' • MLA, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
SEP 1 6 2019
Mr. Bart Guyon Reeve Brazeau County 7401-Twp Rd 494 Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1
Dear Mr. Guyon;
Thank you for your July 25, 2019, letter regarding red tape reduction in Alberta and the Invitation to meet with Brazeau County. I appreciate your Interest In making Alberta's programs and processes run more smoothly, and I thank you for sharing your comments.
I understand that your residents and businesses were greatly Impacted by the economic downturn In Alberta. The hard work that Brazeau County has done to reduce red tape, operational spending, and to reduce taxes to help stimulate the local economy Is admirable. I am Interested In learning more about these Innovative tactics that will help businesses and residents grow Alberta's economy.
In this regard, I encourage you to contact my Scheduling Assistant, Ms. Melanle Gaudet, at 780- 427-2137 to arrange a mutually suitable time.
Thank you again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
Honourable Devin Dreeshen Minister, Agriculture and Forestry cc: Honourable Grant Hunter, Associate Minister, Red Tape Reduction Mark Brisson, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Red Tape Reduction
229 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-2137 Fax 780-422-6035 Printed on recycled paper 83 ' received SEP 1 6 2I"S NSWA NORTH SASKATCHEWAN WATERSHED ALLIANCE
202,9440 49 Street, EdmonLon,ABT6B 2M9 j NSWA.AB.CA
September 12, 2019
Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County PO Box 77-7401 TWP RD 494 Drayton Valley AB T7A IRl
RE: Municipal Contribution to NSWA
Dear Reeve Guyon,
I am pleased to provide a copy of the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA)2018-19 Annual Report, which summarizes the projects and collaborative partnerships that NSWA has conducted in your watershed during the past year. This important work was accomplished thanks to the generous support of over 40 municipalities in our shared watershed. We would again appreciate positive consideration by your Council for a $0.50 per capita contribution to NSWA for 2020.
In addition to financial contributions from individual municipalities, our non-profit alliance depends on an annual operating grant from the Government of Alberta and contributions from EPCOR. More information about the NSWA, our bylaws, finances and projects can be found online at www.nswa.ab.ca.
How your financial contribution benefits your community
In 2005, Alberta Environment appointed NSWA as the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council for the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) basin under Waterfor Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability. NSWA has made significant progress under this mandate, and in 2012 released an Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP)for the North Saskatchewan River basin. This major undertaking provides advice and direction to protect the long-term supply and quality of water resources for future generations. IWMP implementation is now underway through strategic watershed partnerships with local municipalities and stewardship groups.
NSWA partners with individual municipalities and three sub-watershed alliances to assess local watershed conditions and issues, coordinate inter-municipal projects, and develop harmonized land policies to support long-term sustainability of watershed resources. NSWA also provides technical expertise, grant application support, consultant coordination and facilitation services for meetings and workshops.
NSWA, in collaboration with its regional partners, successfully applied for over $2.0 million worth of provincial and federal grants to support municipalities and local stewardship groups. See the attached table for some examples of current watershed projects that NSWA is facilitating with local municipalities.
84 NSWA is helping to address many local watershed management issues including:
• Riparian and wetland habitat conservation and restoration • River and creek hydrology studies • Natural areas and groundwater recharge areas protection • Fisheries habitat and aquatic health assessments, including invasive species issues • Long term impacts of land use changes on watershed health • Best management practices and planning policies related to riparian, wetland and natural area protection, stormwater management and flood protection and water conservation.
NSWA is also involved in many major intergovernmental projects such as the North Saskatchewan Regional Land Use Framework, Edmonton Metro Region Growth Plan, Industrial Heartland Water Management Framework and EPCOR's Drinking Water Protection Plan. This involvement, plus its close working relationship with many Alberta government agencies, allows NSWA to connect municipalities such as yours with the best resources to address watershed issues.
NSWA would be pleased to discuss any watershed issues of concern to your municipality and to provide a briefing if requested by your Council or Administration. If an elected municipal representative would like to serve on the NSWA Board of Directors, there will be an opportunity at the 2020 NSWA Annual General Meeting for the election of new board directors.
Please feel free to contact NSWA's Executive Director, Ms. Leah Kongsrude at 587-525-6827 or [email protected] in this regard. Ms. Kongsrude has over 30 years' environmental experience including ten years in municipal government and appreciates the challenges and opportunities that municipalities face with local watershed management issues.
Thank you for your consideration. We have taken the liberty of enclosing an invoice.
Mr. Ken Crutchfield, President North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Society
Cc: Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments: Examples of current NSWA Coordinated Watershed Studies Invoice for 2020 Contribution to NSWA
85 Examples of current NSWA Coordinated Sub-Watershed Projects
SUB- MAJOR MUNICIPALITIES PROJECTS WATERSHED WATERBODIES
Headwaters North Saskatchewan Clearwater County $140,000 Alberta Water Resiliency and Restoration Program grant River Brazeau County was used to map the health of riparian areas along the Modeste and Cline River Parkland County Strawberry Creeks. This data will be used to conserve or restore high Clearwater River Leduc County priority riparian areas that will provide greater flood/drought Ram River Wetaskiwin County resistance, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat. The Brazeau River Town of Drayton Valley GIS data will be made accessible through an online web portal with Modeste Creek Town of Rocky Mountain information friendly format for the public and a detailed technical Strawberry Creek House format for municipal planners. The Riparian Report for Modeste and Wabamun Lake Town of Devon Strawberry subwatersheds are available on the NSWA website Town of Thorsby Village of Wabamun The Wabamun Lake Watershed Management Plan is being finalized with involvement of local municipalities and lake stewardship groups
Sturgeon River Sturgeon River Lac St. Anne County $300,000 Alberta Community Partnership grant was used to Isle Lake Parkland County summarize information on surface water and groundwater Lac St. Anne Sturgeon County hydrology, wetland and natural areas within the entire watershed. Birch Lake City of Edmonton This grant also provides funds to assess and recommend consistent Matchayaw Lake City of St. Albert environmental and watershed protection planning tools for Sandy Lake City of Spruce Grove municipalities that align with federal, provincial regulations and Kiiini Creek Town of Stony Plain reflect best management practices in Alberta. The grant will also be Riviere Qu'Barre Town of Onoway used to complete an Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the Atim Creek Town of Morinville Sturgeon River Watershed (Fall 2019) Carrot Creek Town of Gibbons Summer Villages of Lac Ste. $147,000 Federal Environmental Damages Fund grant - reports now Anne County East finalized assessing water quality, fisheries habitat and aquatic health of the Sturgeon River and its tributaries. This information provides an up to date and comprehensive assessment of aquatic health of the watershed. Reports available on the NSWA website.
$65,000 Alberta Water Resiliency and Restoration Program grant mapped the health of riparian areas along the Sturgeon River and its tributaries, as well as 17 lakes, for a total of over 1700 km of shoreline. This data will be used to conserve or restore high priority riparian areas in order to provide greater flood/drought resistance.
86 improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Final reports available online at www.nswa.ab.ca
A shared $75,000 Water Resiliency and Restoration Program grant with Vermillion River Watershed Alliance to assess long term land use changes In the watershed and its effect on the hydrology of the basin. This study uses ALCES, a cumulative assessment simulation assessment tool, to show the Impacts of land use decisions. This tool has also been used by the Edmonton Metro Regional Board to support Its planning discussions and policy
Vermillion River Vermilion River County of Vermillion River A four-year, $1.4 million Water Resiliency and Restoration Program Waskwel Creek County of Minburn grant to promote riparian and wetland restoration projects In the Cotton Creek Beaver County watershed. To date over 100 ha of wetlands and riparian areas have Birch Creek County of Two Hills been enhanced or restored through this project. Campbell Creek County of St. Paul Deer Creek Town of Vermillion A shared $75,000 Water Resiliency and Restoration Program grant Stretton Creek Town of Vegreville with Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance was used to assess long term Town of Two Hills land use changes In the watershed and its effect on the hydrology of Town of St. Paul the basin. This study uses ALCES, a cumulative assessment simulation Town of Elk Point assessment tool, to show the Impacts of land use decisions. This tool Town of Bruderheim has also been used by the Edmonton Metro Regional Board to Village of Holden support Its planning discussions and policy. Village of Innlsfree Village of Myrnam
Beaverhill North Saskatchewan Strathcona County • A Land Stewardship grant was used to complete a lake management River Lamont County plan for Antler Lake. Beaverhill Creek Beaver County Astotin Creek City of FPrt Saskatchewan Beaverhill Lake Town of Bruderheim Cooking Lake Town of Tofield Hastings Lake Town of Ryley Antler Lake
87 RECEIVED SEP 2 0 2019
ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Office ofthe Minister MLA, Edmonton - South West AR97704
Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County PO Box 77-7401 TWP RD 494 Drayton Valley AB T7A 1R1
Dear Reeve Guyon,
I would like to thank you for your submission of the Innovative Wastewater Treatment Enhancements initiative to the Innovation category for the 2019 Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence. Alberta's municipalities create, implement, and manage many excellent initiatives and practices that make our communities strong and responsive to our residents, businesses, and industries.
The Minister's Awards Review Committee reviewed 33 submissions to the program this year. Although your submission was not selected to receive an award, I appreciate your work to make Alberta municipalities stronger and your willingness to share your experiences with other municipalities.
I wish you continued success with this initiative.
Sincerely,
Kaycee Madu Minister of Municipal Affairs cc: Jocelyn Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer, Brazeau County Darcy Mulroy, Brazeau County
132 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-3744 Fax 780-422-9550 Printed on recycledpaper 88 4"^ Floor, Sterling Place, 9940- 106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2 Natural Resources 1(780)422.1977 F (780) 427.0607 NRCB Conservation Board Toll Free 310.0000 www.nrcb.ca
September 2019
To: Reeve
I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the Natural Resources Conservation Board's(NRCB) 2018-19 Annual Report.
Our financial reports continue to be published in the annual report issued by Environment and Parks.
If you would like additional copies of this report, please contact our Edmonton office at 780-422-1977.
Walter Ceroici Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Cc: Chief Administrative Officer/County Manager
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