NOTICE OF DECISION
Decisions have been made regarding the following development permit applications: 15-007-2024 pt. NW 17-62-6-W5M Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 132-5308 Secondary Suite: above detached garage APPROVED with conditions 6-Mar-24 15-009-2024 pt. SW 14-61-8-W5M Dwelling: house within shop, Accessory Buildings: seacan, storage & garden sheds APPROVED with conditions 6-Mar-24 15-010-2024 pt. NW 1-62-6-W5M Lot 14 Block 1 Plan 146HW Home Occupation (minor): Massage Therapy APPROVED with conditions 6-Mar-24 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION LOCATION PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DECISION DATE OF DECISION Any person affected by these decisions may appeal to the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board by forwarding a written appeal along with a $500.00 fee, to the address listed below, prior to 4:30 p.m., March 27, 2024. Attention: Peter McKay, Development Officer Woodlands County Box 60, #1 Woodlands Lane, Whitecourt AB T7S 1N3 Telephone: 780-778-8400 Toll-Free: 1-888-870-6315 Information regarding these applications may be obtained by inquiring at the above noted address
PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED UNTIL MARCH 27, 2024 BYLAW 611/24 – ADOPTING DRAFT WOODLANDS COUNTY MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Woodlands County Municipal Office Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:45 a.m. Council Chambers #1 Woodlands Lane, Whitecourt, AB PLACE DATE TIME Pursuant to the provisions of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act the Council of Woodlands County is considering the adoption of Draft Woodlands County Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 611/24 and repealing Bylaw 406/13 Municipal Development Plan. The purpose of Draft Bylaw 611/24 is to update the current MDP document in key areas, a snapshot of the changes are as noted below: • Streamlined overall layout and organization of topic areas for ease of readability, and updated mapping; • New categorization of “Agricultural Land” and Future Subdivision potential using Farmland Assessment Values vs Soil Classification; • Added Objectives and Policies on Reconciliation; • Added more context around the Environment responding to events, such as wildfire, flooding and development in more hazardous areas; • Added context around emerging industries and more robust commentary in the Economic Development Section; • New add – An Implementation Task Summary – outlines identified objectives that require follow up, who is responsible and time frame. Pursuant to Bylaw 557 Public Hearing Procedures (copy of the bylaw can be found on the County Website) any person wishing to file a written submission shall file that submission a minimum of 6 days prior to the date of the public hearing and will be included in the Council agenda package. Written submissions shall be received no later than: 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2024. Submissions may be mailed or emailed to: Woodlands County Box 60, Whitecourt AB T7S 1N3 Attention: Planning & Development/MDP Review Email: [email protected] Or interested individuals may attend the public hearing to voice comments or concerns. Comments shall be kept to 5 minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Chair. If interested parties have questions regarding the draft document those should be addressed prior to the public hearing. Please contact the Planning & Development Department by Telephone: 780-778-8400 or the above Email. A copy of Bylaw 611/24 Draft Municipal Development Plan may be viewed during regular business hours at the Woodlands County Municipal Offices in Whitecourt at #1 Woodlands Lane or Woodlands County Regional Office in Fort Assiniboine, on Hwy 33 or is available for review on Woodlands County website www.woodlands.ab.ca under Home >Services>Planning & Development>MDP Review.
ADVERTISEMENT PUBLIC SALE OF LAND Woodlands County Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Woodlands County will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Administration Building, Whitecourt, Alberta, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the following lands: Roll # LINC Title Legal Desc 35638 0029654704 172244146 5-12-059-23-SW Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and Woodlands County makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of subject land for any intended use by the Purchaser. The Purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Woodlands County. Woodlands County may, after the public auction, become owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction. Terms: 10% paid by cash or certified cheque due at the time of the auction and that balance of sale proceeds are required to be paid within 10 days after the auction. GST will apply to all properties sold at the public auction. The Purchaser will be responsible for the transfer registration fee. Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Woodlands County, Alberta, January 31st , 2024. Andre Bachand, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
