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Appendix “B” MDP PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT

November 10, 2017

MDP Public Engagement Report

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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW OF THE MDP PROJECT ............................................................. 2

PHASE 1 – SETTING THE STAGE .................................................................. 2

Survey # 1 – Introduction to the Municipal Development Plan ........................................... 2 Public Engagement ................................................................................................................................. 2 Advertising ................................................................................................................................................ 3

PHASE 2 – SETTING THE DIRECTION .......................................................... 3

Survey #2 – Priorities and Values of the Community ............................................................... 3 Public Engagement ................................................................................................................................. 3 Advertising ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Educational Videos ................................................................................................................................. 6 Background Reports .............................................................................................................................. 6 Photo Contest ........................................................................................................................................... 6

PHASE 3 – SHARING THE RESULTS ............................................................. 6

PHASE 4 – FINALIZING THE PLAN ............................................................... 7

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT .................................................................... 7

Hamlets .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Agriculture .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Residential .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Employment Lands .................................................................................................................................... 8 Natural Resource Development ........................................................................................................... 8 Recreation and Tourism ......................................................................................................................... 8 Ecosystem Goods & Services .................................................................................................................. 8 Municipal Services ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Intergovernmental Cooperation ......................................................................................................... 8

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OVERVIEW OF THE MDP PROJECT The MDP is required to be updated every five

(5) years. The current MDP was adopted in 2011

and was required to be reviewed and updated in

2016. Updating an MDP is a significant process

requiring the dedication of stakeholders,

including but not limited to County residents and

business owners, public administration and

County. A successful public consultation allows

these key players to work effectively in

partnership to develop a common vision for the

County. A successful MDP turns vision into

actions and results. The public engagement

evolved over 18 months, through four (4)

distinct phases.

PHASE 1 – SETTING THE STAGE August – December 2016

Phase 1 of the MDP began August 2016 and ended December 2016. This Phase focused

on background research to ensure we built the foundation for the MDP. This information

was shared at public events and staff began getting feedback through surveys and

interactive posters set up at the County office. This Phase also included education around

the MDP update, to ensure the community understood the project and how they could get

involved. This included newsletter pieces throughout the fall and winter of 2016 and

updates on the County’s website, Twitter and Facebook.

Survey # 1 – Introduction to the Municipal Development Plan The first survey of the MDP update was circulated to the public in September 2016 and

was open until December 2016. It was posted onto the surveymonkey website and the

link was shared on the County website, Facebook and newsletters. Paper copies were

made available at the County office and distributed at community events. A summary of

this survey is provided in Appendix A.

Public Engagement Land Use Bylaw Open Houses

May 16, June 2, 2016

At the open houses held for the Land Use Bylaw review, copies of the survey were

distributed and information was provided to attendees about the MDP project and how to

get involved.

County Annual General Meeting September 8, 2016

At the Annual General Meeting copies of the survey were provided along with general

information about the MDP project.

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Advertising The MDP project was advertised using the County Newsletter, website, Facebook and

Twitter. Information about the project, a link to the survey, how to contact the MDP team

and other ways to get involved were highlighted.

PHASE 2 – SETTING THE DIRECTION January – April 2017

The goal of this phase was to engage the public and establish the future policy direction for the

MDP. To achieve this goal, we distributed a survey, set up an MDP table at public events such as

the Farmers Market and ALUS Open House, advertised in a variety of ways, posted MDP videos

and distributed backgrounder reports on the nine (9) MDP policy areas.

Survey #2 – Priorities and Values of the Community The second survey distributed for the MDP update was released in January 2017 and was

open until the end of April. Copies were distributed at public events, were available at the

County office and online via the County website and Facebook. We also had surveys

available at the Omni-Plex and Park Valley Pool. A total of 83 responses were received.

Responses indicated a priority of preserving prime agricultural land, encouraging

appropriate growth in County hamlets and directing commercial and industrial growth to

existing planned areas. A summary of the responses from survey #2 are provided in

Appendix B.

Public Engagement Farmers Market

January 25, February 25 & March 22, 2017

The MDP team set up a table at three (3) farmers’ market events from January – March to

distribute surveys, obtain feedback and provide information about how to get involved in

the update of the MDP. A priority of attending these events was to promote awareness

about what an MDP is, how it affects our community and how individuals can become

involved in the update of the MDP. Interactive posters were set up asking what their

favourite things to do in the County are and invitations were handed out to the MDP

Charrette. This face-to-face interaction with the community was vital to the success of the

MDP Charrette and obtaining meaningful input for the update of the MDP.

Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Open House March 9, 2017

Information about the MDP Update, the MDP Charrette and copies of the survey were

given to our Planning staff to bring to the ALUS Open House at Funnel Hall.

Drayton Valley 55+ Club Pancake Breakfast

March 12, 2017

The MDP team set up a table at the Drayton Valley 55+ Club pancake breakfast and

distributed surveys, gave out information regarding the MDP Charrette and received

contact information from stakeholders wanting to participant in the event.

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Agri-Trade Fair Tack Sale

April 2, 2017

The Agri-Trade Fair Tack Sale provided the opportunity to promote the upcoming MDP

Charrette to County residents, business owners and those who enjoy recreational

activities in our County.

Drayton Valley Gun Show

April 8, 2017

The MDP team set up a table at the Drayton Valley Gun Show and provided information

to the public about the upcoming MDP Charrette, distributed surveys and received

responses to the interactive poster displayed.

MDP Charrette Kick-Off BBQ

April 19, 2017 at the Downtown Old Stetson Building 50th St and 50th Ave

The week before the MDP Charrette, a Kick-Off BBQ was held at the location the

Charrette would be held. Approximately 160 people attended the event and were able to

learn more about the MDP update, the County planning process, and how to give their

input. This event helped to familiarize the community with what a charrette is, how it was

going to work and ensure they felt they had an opportunity to contribute to the MDP

update. FireSmart Canada partnered with the County and contributed their interactive

trailer to showcase FireSmart principles to the community.

MDP Charrette Event

April 25-28, 2017 at the Downtown Old Stetson Building 50th St and 50th Ave

The MDP Charrette was the major public engagement event held to obtain feedback

regarding the MDP update. It covered nine (9) policies areas including Agriculture,

Residential, Hamlets, Employment Lands, Recreation and Tourism, Ecosystem Goods &

Services, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Natural Resource Development and Municipal

Services. These policy areas were covered over the span of four (4) days. In the morning,

one 90 minute session introduced the policy area and asked 2-4 key questions about that

policy area. Then the next policy area workshop began while staff collected the responses

and translated it into draft policy direction for the same group to review in an afternoon

session. In the 90 minute afternoon session, stakeholders were asked “if we got it right”.

At this time, the group considered how their input translated into policy and could

confirm it was the correct direction they intended, or they could take the opportunity to

clarify their position.

The main entrance area of the venue was set up for those who dropped in and wanted to

contribute to the update of the MDP, however didn’t sign up for the MDP Charrette

workshops. Interactive posters, copies of the background reports, many information

handouts and a Council Goals Survey were available for those who dropped in as well as

Charrette attendees. Results from the Council Goals Survey are provided in Appendix C.

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The following outlines the schedule of the MDP Charrette:

Advertising Brazeau County Newsletter

The County newsletter was utilized to provide information about what an MDP is, why it

was being updated and how to be involved in this update. In addition, it provided

information about upcoming engagement events and how to contact the MDP team for

more information.

Website

A page on the County website was dedicated to the MDP project and was updated

regularly. The web page showed a summary of what an MDP is, why the County is

updating the MDP, with places to find the MDP team in the community, contact

information and changing highlights such as a link to the survey and information about

the photo contest.

Radio

In the morning news for the month of April, the MDP Charrette was highlighted.

Location, time and why the community should attend was mentioned each morning.

Western Review Newspaper

An article about the MDP Charrette was featured in the Wester Review as well as a

follow up article after the Charrette. It was important to ensure the MDP update was

advertised using a variety of media outlets.

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Educational Videos Short animated videos were posted to the County’s

website and Facebook page outlining what an MDP

is and how to get involved in its update. These

videos were used to explain complex topics such as

the future of agriculture, employment lands and

recreation and tourism in the County as well as

explain how to have their say.

Background Reports Background reports were prepared for each of the

nine (9) policy sections of the MDP. These concise,

two page reports outlined each policy area,

summarized key statistics and context, and posed

questions to consider in the update of the MDP.

These were posted on to the County website, sent

out to Charrette attendees and made available to the

public prior to the Charrette.

Photo Contest The community was asked to capture the beauty of

Brazeau County and submit their favourite photos to

the MDP Photo Contest. The contest was open from

January to April and 39 entries were received. All

photos were posted to the County’s Facebook page and at the MDP Charrette. Votes

included number of likes on Facebook as well as the votes casted at the MDP Charrette.

The top three (3) winners, featured below, were announced at the May 16th MDP “What

we Heard” event and awarded prizes.

PHASE 3 – SHARING THE RESULTS May – August 2017

On May 16, 2017 a “What we Heard” public event was held at the County office to

present the input received from stakeholders during the MDP Charrette. These updates to

the MDP were presented by staff and the attendees were able to instantly vote on if they

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agreed or disagreed with each specific policy change. The results from this presentation

can be found in Appendix D.

The input received throughout Phase 1 and 2 was compiled and reflected in the update of

the MDP. This public engagement summary, as well as the update of the MDP was

posted to the County website, Facebook page and emailed to stakeholders. First Reading

of the MDP was scheduled for August 15, 2017 and at this time the update of the MDP

was posted to the County website and Facebook page and emailed to stakeholders.

PHASE 4 – FINALIZING THE PLAN September – October 2017

Second and Third Reading of the MDP and the Public Hearing was scheduled for

September 19, 2017. The Public Hearing provided a final opportunity for stakeholder

input.

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT Throughout all phases of the MDP project, key themes emerged from public input such

as the importance of supporting our agricultural community, allowing for opportunities to

expand and diversify agricultural operations and to promote growth of all the County’s

hamlets. Below is a summary of the key changes to each policy area of the MDP:

Hamlets All Hamlets in Brazeau County shall be encouraged to maximize their respective capacity

for growth and seek to accommodate a variety of residential density and affordability

options, local commercial services, needed institutional uses and appropriate employment

uses. The expansion of services or introduction of new services to hamlets will be based

on projected growth and desired housing or industry compositions as set out within its

Area Structure Plan.

Agriculture The north east portion of the County containing the highest quality of farmland shall be

designated as the Priority Agricultural Area. This area supports farming-related

commercial activities to diversify and expand agricultural operations and supports further

fragmentation of land for associated agri-business.

Residential Fragmentation of agricultural lands will be supported outside of the Agricultural Priority

Area of up to four (4) parcels before an Area Structure Plan is required. Stakeholders

identified the need for cost effective residential growth that utilizes existing County

infrastructure, while limiting fragmentation to prime agricultural land. Providing a variety

of housing options was also important to the community and as such, the MDP supports

tiny houses as the primary or secondary dwelling on a property and allows for the

formation of tiny home district communities.

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Employment Lands The location of future employment lands in the County were supported if they were

located within or adjacent to existing planned employment areas such as the Poplar Ridge

and Lauer Industrial Parks. While not all employment can occur in planned areas, the

MDP allows for opportunities for home occupations, agri-business operations or tourism

related businesses to locate in appropriate locations of the County.

Natural Resource Development The extraction of natural resources in the County should be done in a responsible manner

and ensure the environmental and offsite impacts are managed. The community identified

the need for an aggregate study to determine location and amount of aggregate reserves

as well as provide for a long term management study. The MDP also reflects the

importance of mitigating offsite impacts and discourages haul routes from passing

residential subdivisions and public institutions. The need for additional public

consultation when new natural resource development uses are proposed is also reflected

in the MDP by allowing Council to require public open houses prior to the resignation of

land.

Recreation and Tourism As Brazeau County provides a high quality of recreational opportunities and open spaces,

the community strongly supported the need to continue this level of recreational services.

The Brazeau County Outdoor Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan is identified as a

key guide to developing additional trails, open spaces and recreational opportunities in

the County and the MDP supports the initiatives found within this Recreation Plan.

Ecosystem Goods & Services To ensure the County is able to retain and improve environmentally significant areas,

stakeholders identified the need for an environmental assessment. This would allow for

an inventory to be taken of the wetlands, wildlife corridors, environmentally significant

areas, habitat connectivity and other ecological considerations found within the County.

Once these areas are identified, the County can prioritize environmental management

towards areas that are under-protected or contain vulnerable resources, or resources that

have rare qualities.

Municipal Services Services provided by the County, including transportation, water, waste water and storm

water services, are vital to providing a high quality of life for residents and the potential

for economic development. Where municipal services are available, the County will

promote a concentrated development pattern to reduce the cost of development and

maximize efficiency.

Intergovernmental Cooperation Brazeau County will continue to work with neighbouring municipalities, Indigenous

communities and other levels of government for regional issues including land use,

transportation, utilities, recreation, health and safety and social servicing. Strengthening

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intermunicipal cooperation improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the County’s

plans, programs and services for residents.

Appendices:

Appendix A: Survey # 1 Results

Appendix B: Survey #2 Results

Appendix C: County Council Survey Results

Appendix D: May 16 Event Results

0.00%0.00% 0

28.95%28.95% 11

31.58%31.58% 12

34.21%34.21% 13

5.26%5.26% 2

Q1 Q1 Which age group are you in?Answered: 38 Skipped: 1

Total 38

17 or younger

18-29

30-44

45-64

65 or older

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer ChoicesAnswer Choices ResponsesResponses

17 or younger

18-29

30-44

45-64

65 or older

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66.67%66.67% 26

25.64%25.64% 10

23.08%23.08% 9

20.51%20.51% 8

0.00%0.00% 0

7.69%7.69% 3

Q2 Q2 Check the items below which best describes your relationshipto Brazeau County.

Answered: 39 Skipped: 0

Total Respondents: 39

Landowner

Residence inBrazeau County

Employed inBrazeau County

Farmer

Business owner

Land developer

Renter inBrazeau County

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Landowner

Residence in Brazeau County

Employed in Brazeau County

Farmer

Business owner

Land developer

Renter in Brazeau County

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31.58%31.58% 12

10.53%10.53% 4

21.05%21.05% 8

7.89%7.89% 3

15.79%15.79% 6

0.00%0.00% 0

13.16%13.16% 5

Q3 Q3 Which best describes where you live?Answered: 38 Skipped: 1

Total 38

Intact 1/4section

Subdividedparcel great...

Subdividedparcel betwe...

Subdividedparcel less...

Namedsubdivision...

Mobile HomePark (Poplar...

Hamlet (BuckCreek, Cynth...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Intact 1/4 section

Subdivided parcel greater than 15 acres

Subdivided parcel between 15 acres and 4 acres

Subdivided parcel less than 4 acres

Named subdivision (River Ravine, Cottonwood Acres, Birchwood Village, etc.)

Mobile Home Park (Poplar Ridge, Country Style, etc.)

Hamlet (Buck Creek, Cynthia, Lodgepole, Rocky Rapids, Violet Grove)

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38.89%38.89% 14

11.11%11.11% 4

0.00%0.00% 0

50.00%50.00% 18

Q4 Q4 Which of the following statements best reflects your futureplans for your land in Brazeau County?


Total 36

I have notconsidered...

I haveconsidered...

I haveimmediate pl...

Not applicable

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I have not considered subdividing my land for non-agricultural use

I have considered subdividing my land for non-agricultural use in the future

I have immediate plans to subdivide my land for non-agricultural use

Not applicable

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Q5 Q5 Please check the response which best reflects your level ofagreement with the following statements.


52.78%52.78%19

33.33%33.33%12

11.11%11.11%4

2.78%2.78%1

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

36

1.64

52.78%52.78%19

19.44%19.44%7

11.11%11.11%4

11.11%11.11%4

5.56%5.56%2

0.00%0.00%0

36

1.97

13.89%13.89%5

47.22%47.22%17

19.44%19.44%7

16.67%16.67%6

0.00%0.00%0

2.78%2.78%1

36

2.40

38.89%38.89%14

25.00%25.00%9

27.78%27.78%10

8.33%8.33%3

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

36

2.06

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

No Comment

Maintaining arural way of...

Supporting thecontinuation...

Agriculturaland...

Policiesshould seek ...

Residentialdevelopment...

The sizes ofnon-agricult...

Non-agricultura

l subdivisio...

Newnon-agricult...

Sustainableforms of...

The interestsof the...

It isimportant to...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

StronglyStronglyAgreeAgree

AgreeAgree NeutralNeutral DisagreeDisagree StronglyStronglydisagreedisagree

NoNoCommentComment

TotalTotal WeightedWeightedAverageAverage

Maintaining a rural way of life isimportant

Supporting the continuation ofagriculture and preservation ofagricultural land should be the County’spriority

Agricultural and non-agriculturaldevelopment should have a balancedpriority in the County

Policies should seek to minimize theimpacts of non-agriculturaldevelopment on farming operations

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36.11%36.11%13

27.78%27.78%10

13.89%13.89%5

16.67%16.67%6

2.78%2.78%1

2.78%2.78%1

36

2.20

30.56%30.56%11

33.33%33.33%12

22.22%22.22%8

11.11%11.11%4

0.00%0.00%0

2.78%2.78%1

36

2.14

30.56%30.56%11

44.44%44.44%16

8.33%8.33%3

11.11%11.11%4

2.78%2.78%1

2.78%2.78%1

36

2.09

44.44%44.44%16

38.89%38.89%14

5.56%5.56%2

5.56%5.56%2

2.78%2.78%1

2.78%2.78%1

36

1.80

16.67%16.67%6

55.56%55.56%20

16.67%16.67%6

2.78%2.78%1

2.78%2.78%1

5.56%5.56%2

36

2.15

41.67%41.67%15

16.67%16.67%6

22.22%22.22%8

13.89%13.89%5

2.78%2.78%1

2.78%2.78%1

36

2.17

41.67%41.67%15

47.22%47.22%17

8.33%8.33%3

2.78%2.78%1

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

36

1.72

Residential development should bediscouraged on highly assessed orproductive agricultural land

The sizes of non-agricultural parcels andtheir location on the ¼ section should beregulated to minimize the fragmentationof highly assessed and productiveagricultural land (defined by using theLand Suitability Rating System)

Non-agricultural subdivisions should beencouraged to locate along existingdeveloped transportation corridors inorder to minimize new road construction

New non-agricultural developmentshould be planned and strategicallylocated so it pays for itself (i.e. does notplace an increased burden on existingtax payers)

Sustainable forms of developmentshould be encouraged

The interests of the community as awhole should outweigh the interests ofan individual property owner

It is important to protect theenvironment and natural habitat

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Q6 Q6 How would you rate the importance of the following?Answered: 35 Skipped: 4

34.29%34.29%12

25.71%25.71%9

22.86%22.86%8

17.14%17.14%6

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

35

2.23

40.00%40.00%14

25.71%25.71%9

17.14%17.14%6

14.29%14.29%5

2.86%2.86%1

0.00%0.00%0

35

2.14

45.71%45.71%16

40.00%40.00%14

8.57%8.57%3

2.86%2.86%1

2.86%2.86%1

0.00%0.00%0

35

1.77

48.57%48.57%17

34.29%34.29%12

11.43%11.43%4

5.71%5.71%2

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

35

1.74

Very Important Somewhat important Neutral Not very important

Not at all important No comment

Conservingthe

integrity of...

Preservinghigh quality...

Promotingagribusiness...

Increasinglocal food...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

VeryVeryImportantImportant

SomewhatSomewhatimportantimportant

NeutralNeutral Not veryNot veryimportantimportant

Not at allNot at allimportantimportant

NoNocommentcomment


Conserving the integrity ofagricultural land fromsubdivision

Preserving high quality landfrom non-agriculturaldevelopment

Promoting agribusiness oragricultural retail services

Increasing local foodsecurity/sustainability

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40.00%40.00% 14

25.71%25.71% 9

14.29%14.29% 5

11.43%11.43% 4

8.57%8.57% 3

Q7 Q7 How many lots do you believe your neighbour should be ableto subdivide from a ¼ section before an Area Structure Plan is

required?Answered: 35 Skipped: 4

Total 35

1 parcel

2 parcels

3 parcels

4 parcels

More than 4parcels

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1 parcel

2 parcels

3 parcels

4 parcels

More than 4 parcels

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Q9 Q9 Please rate the following locational criteria and landcharacteristics based upon your opinion of their relative

importance in determining an appropriate location for residentialdevelopment in the County. Residential development should:


31.25%31.25%10

34.38%34.38%11

25.00%25.00%8

3.13%3.13%1

3.13%3.13%1

3.13%3.13%1

32

2.10

43.75%43.75%14

40.63%40.63%13

6.25%6.25%2

6.25%6.25%2

0.00%0.00%0

3.13%3.13%1

32

1.74

27.27%27.27%9

9.09%9.09%3

18.18%18.18%6

27.27%27.27%9

18.18%18.18%6

0.00%0.00%0

33

3.00

Very important Somewhat important Neutral Not very important

Not at all important No Comment

Locate inclose proxim...

Locate inclose proxim...

Be capable ofbeing servic...

Be capable ofsafely and...

Not locate onlands which ...

Not locate onlands which ...

Locate alongexisting sch...

Beencouraged

to locate on...

Locate tominimize the...

Be directed tolands...

Not be locatedin...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

VeryVeryimportantimportant

SomewhatSomewhatimportantimportant

NeutralNeutral Not veryNot veryimportantimportant

Not at allNot at allimportantimportant

NoNoCommentComment


Locate in close proximity tosimilar/complimentary uses

Locate in close proximity toexisting road infrastructure

Be capable of being serviced bymunicipal water and wastewaterservices

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56.25%56.25%18

31.25%31.25%10

6.25%6.25%2

3.13%3.13%1

3.13%3.13%1

0.00%0.00%0

32

1.66

48.48%48.48%16

27.27%27.27%9

21.21%21.21%7

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

3.03%3.03%1

33

1.72

45.45%45.45%15

18.18%18.18%6

24.24%24.24%8

6.06%6.06%2

6.06%6.06%2

0.00%0.00%0

33

2.09

21.88%21.88%7

40.63%40.63%13

18.75%18.75%6

15.63%15.63%5

0.00%0.00%0

3.13%3.13%1

32

2.29

21.21%21.21%7

36.36%36.36%12

30.30%30.30%10

6.06%6.06%2

3.03%3.03%1

3.03%3.03%1

33

2.31

40.63%40.63%13

31.25%31.25%10

15.63%15.63%5

6.25%6.25%2

6.25%6.25%2

0.00%0.00%0

32

2.06

15.15%15.15%5

33.33%33.33%11

30.30%30.30%10

12.12%12.12%4

6.06%6.06%2

3.03%3.03%1

33

2.59

48.48%48.48%16

27.27%27.27%9

18.18%18.18%6

3.03%3.03%1

3.03%3.03%1

0.00%0.00%0

33

1.85

Be capable of safely andeffectively managing wastewater

Not locate on lands which aresusceptible to flooding, slumpingor erosion

Not locate on lands which areconsidered productive farmland

Locate along existing school busroutes or in the vicinity of aschool site

Be encouraged to locate onexisting abandoned farmsteadsites

Locate to minimize the disruptionof farming on the remainder ofthe ¼ section

Be directed to lands previouslyfragmented by road or naturalfeatures including watercoursesand water bodies

Not be located inenvironmentally sensitive areas

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6.06%6.06% 2

12.12%12.12% 4

21.21%21.21% 7

33.33%33.33% 11

15.15%15.15% 5

12.12%12.12% 4

Q10 Q10 Which lot size would best suit your future housing needs?Answered: 33 Skipped: 6

Total 33

0.5 acres orless (city...

0.5 acres to2.0 acres...

2.0 acres to4.0 acres...

Between 4.0acres and 15...

Greater than15 acres...

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0.5 acres or less (city style lots in hamlets)

0.5 acres to 2.0 acres (River Ravine)

2.0 acres to 4.0 acres (Cottonwood Acres)

Between 4.0 acres and 15 acres (farmstead)

Greater than 15 acres (agricultural parcel)

Other (please specify)

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27.27%27.27% 9

9.09%9.09% 3

30.30%30.30% 10

21.21%21.21% 7

9.09%9.09% 3

0.00%0.00% 0

3.03%3.03% 1

Q11 Q11 What size parcel would best suit your future housing needs?Answered: 33 Skipped: 6

Total 33

Intact ¼section

Subdividedparcel great...

Subdividedparcel betwe...

Subdividedparcel less...

Namedsubdivision...

Mobile HomePark (Poplar...

Hamlet (BuckCreek, Cynth...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Intact ¼ section

Subdivided parcel greater than 15 acres

Subdivided parcel between 4 – 15 acres

Subdivided parcel less than 4 acres

Named subdivision (River Ravine, Cottonwood Acres, Birchwood Village, etc.)

Mobile Home Park (Poplar Ridge, Country Style etc.)

Hamlet (Buck Creek, Cynthia, Lodgepole, Rocky Rapids, Violet Grove)

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Q12 Q12 Where should new commercial and industrial businesses belocated? Please choose how strongly you agree or disagree with

the following locations.New commercial and industrialbusinesses should be located:


21.21%21.21%7

48.48%48.48%16

15.15%15.15%5

15.15%15.15%5

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

33

2.24

33.33%33.33%11

45.45%45.45%15

9.09%9.09%3

9.09%9.09%3

3.03%3.03%1

0.00%0.00%0

33

2.03

9.09%9.09%3

9.09%9.09%3

48.48%48.48%16

21.21%21.21%7

12.12%12.12%4

0.00%0.00%0

33

3.18

24.24%24.24%8

36.36%36.36%12

24.24%24.24%8

6.06%6.06%2

6.06%6.06%2

3.03%3.03%1

33

2.31

18.18%18.18%6

30.30%30.30%10

24.24%24.24%8

21.21%21.21%7

6.06%6.06%2

0.00%0.00%0

33

2.67

21.21%21.21%7

30.30%30.30%10

30.30%30.30%10

3.03%3.03%1

12.12%12.12%4

3.03%3.03%1

33

2.53

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

No Comment

AlongProvincial...

Within oradjacent to...

In rural areas

Wheremunicipal...

Within ahamlet or...

Wherevermarket

demands

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

StronglyStronglyagreeagree

AgreeAgree NeutralNeutral DisagreeDisagree StronglyStronglyDisagreeDisagree

NoNoCommentComment


Along Provincial Highways

Within or adjacent to existingplanned industrial parks

In rural areas

Where municipal services areavailable

Within a hamlet or existingcommunities

Wherever market demands

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4.82% 4

13.25% 11

36.14% 30

26.51% 22

14.46% 12

4.82% 4

Q1 Which age group are you in?Answered: 83 Skipped: 0

Total 83

17 or younger

18-29

30-44

45-64

65 or older

I prefer notto say

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

17 or younger

18-29

30-44

45-64

65 or older

I prefer not to say

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61.54% 48

56.41% 44

30.77% 24

24.36% 19

11.54% 9

0.00% 0

7.69% 6

Q2 Which best describes you? (Check allthat apply)



Landowner inBrazeau County

Resident inBrazeau County

Employed inBrazeau County

Farmer inBrazeau County

Business ownerin Brazeau...

Land developerin Brazeau...

Renter inBrazeau County

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Landowner in Brazeau County

Resident in Brazeau County

Employed in Brazeau County

Farmer in Brazeau County

Business owner in Brazeau County

Land developer in Brazeau County

Renter in Brazeau County

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29.11% 23

29.11% 23

27.85% 22

8.86% 7

5.06% 4

Q3 Where do you live?Answered: 79 Skipped: 4

Total 79

Agriculturalarea - on a...

Agriculturalarea - on an...

Residentialarea - in a...

County hamlet

Manufacturedhome park

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agricultural area - on a farm

Agricultural area - on an acreage

Residential area - in a subdivision

County hamlet

Manufactured home park

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46.25% 37

25.00% 20

20.00% 16

8.75% 7

0.00% 0

Q4 Development should be discouraged onhighly assessed or productive agricultural

land.Answered: 80 Skipped: 3

Total 80

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Stronglydisagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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53.75% 43

62.50% 50

30.00% 24

40.00% 32

36.25% 29

31.25% 25

Q5 Where do you think future residentialgrowth should occur? (Check all that apply)



In CountyHamlets

SurroundingDrayton Valley

Alongcurrently...

Wheremunicipal...

On low qualityfarmland

Near existingsubdivisions

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

53.75%

62.50%

30.00%

40.00%

36.25%

31.25%


In County Hamlets

Surrounding Drayton Valley

Along currently developed paved roads

Where municipal services are available (water & sewer)

On low quality farmland

Near existing subdivisions

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46.48% 33

33.80% 24

38.03% 27

67.61% 48

15.49% 11

8.45% 6

Q6 What would you like to see more of inour Hamlets? (Check all that apply)



Retail stores

Restaurants

Servicestations

Access torecreation...

Industrialbusiness


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Retail stores

Restaurants

Service stations

Access to recreation (ball diamonds, soccer fields, playgrounds, walking paths)

Industrial business


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28.00% 7

40.00% 10

20.00% 5

12.00% 3

0.00% 0

Q7 Where do you see yourself living in 10years?


Total 25

Agriculturalarea - on a...

Agriculturalarea - on an...

Residentialarea - in a...

County Hamlet

Manufacturedhome park

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agricultural area - on a farm

Agricultural area - on an acreage

Residential area - in a subdivision

County Hamlet

Manufactured home park

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31.58% 24

69.74% 53

3.95% 3

32.89% 25

17.11% 13

27.63% 21

6.58% 5

Q8 Where should new commercial andindustrial businesses be located? (Check all

that apply)Answered: 76 Skipped: 7


Within 1.6 kmof major...

Withinexisting and...

Rural areas

Wheremunicipal...

Within hamlets

Wherevermarket demands

Anywhere inthe County

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Within 1.6 km of major highways

Within existing and/or approved industrial parks

Rural areas

Where municipal services are available

Within hamlets

Wherever market demands

Anywhere in the County

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81.33% 61

70.67% 53

48.00% 36

58.67% 44

41.33% 31

54.67% 41

41.33% 31

6.67% 5

Q9 What parts of Brazeau County wouldyou like to see protected or furtherenhanced? (Check all that apply)



NorthSaskatchewan...

Pembina River

Modeste Creek

Eagle Point -Blue Rapids...

Wetlands andseasonal creeks

Brazeau DamReservoir

GreenZone/Crown Land


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


North Saskatchewan River

Pembina River

Modeste Creek

Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Provincial Park

Wetlands and seasonal creeks

Brazeau Dam Reservoir

Green Zone/Crown Land


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Q10: What types of recreation would you

like to see more of in the County?

62.50%62.50% 5

12.50%12.50% 1

25.00%25.00% 2

Q1 Q1 That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians tobring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.


Total 8

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

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100.00%100.00% 8

0.00%0.00% 0

0.00%0.00% 0

Q2 Q2 Invest in green energy programs, water and waste waterupgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth

through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamletinvestment/redevelopment.


Total 8

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

2 / 7


87.50%87.50% 7

12.50%12.50% 1

0.00%0.00% 0

Q3 Q3 Rigorous Budget and restrictive surplus process, petition forgovernment funding, balance budget with department goals and

objectives.Answered: 8 Skipped: 1

Total 8

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

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75.00%75.00% 6

25.00%25.00% 2

0.00%0.00% 0

Q4 Q4 Promotes development of business that is consistent for all"open for business". Attract and retain businesses because we

have flexibility within our planning documents.Answered: 8 Skipped: 1

Total 8

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

4 / 7


75.00%75.00% 6

25.00%25.00% 2

0.00%0.00% 0

Q5 Q5 We have the diversity to attract people for the workopportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play

possibilities that are endless.Answered: 8 Skipped: 1

Total 8

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

5 / 7


85.71%85.71% 6

14.29%14.29% 1

0.00%0.00% 0

Q6 Q6 Engage in various levels - website, facebook, newspapers,open houses.


Total 7

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Agree

Neutral

Disagree

6 / 7


Q7 Q7 Rank Council's goals by placing the number of each goal frommost important (1) to least important (6).


12.50%12.50%1

0.00%0.00%0

12.50%12.50%1

0.00%0.00%0

25.00%25.00%2

50.00%50.00%4

8

6.00

25.00%25.00%2

0.00%0.00%0

25.00%25.00%2

37.50%37.50%3

12.50%12.50%1

0.00%0.00%0

8

5.00

12.50%12.50%1

50.00%50.00%4

25.00%25.00%2

0.00%0.00%0

12.50%12.50%1

0.00%0.00%0

8

4.00

12.50%12.50%1

25.00%25.00%2

12.50%12.50%1

12.50%12.50%1

37.50%37.50%3

0.00%0.00%0

8

3.00

25.00%25.00%2

25.00%25.00%2

25.00%25.00%2

25.00%25.00%2

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

8

2.00

12.50%12.50%1

0.00%0.00%0

0.00%0.00%0

25.00%25.00%2

12.50%12.50%1

50.00%50.00%4

8

1.00

Goal #1 Goal #2 Goal #3 Goal #4 Goal #5 Goal #6

1 2 3 4 5 60%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Goal #1Goal #1 Goal #2Goal #2 Goal #3Goal #3 Goal #4Goal #4 Goal #5Goal #5 Goal #6Goal #6 TotalTotal ScoreScore

1

2

3

4

5

6

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May 16th, 2017

What We Heard at the MDP Charrette Event

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HAMLETS

Brazeau County should

encourage growth in all

of our Hamlets.

A – Strongly Agree

B – Agree

C – Disagree

D – Strongly Disagree

HAMLETS

Each Hamlet should determine their own specific

community standards, for example, unsightly

yards, noise, etc.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


HAMLETS

Each Hamlet should determine their own resiliency

standards, for example water protection, FireSmart,

and flooding.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


AGRICULTURE


B – Agree

C – Disagree


Brazeau County should only permit one subdivision out

of a quarter within the Agricultural Priority Area.

Subdivision should not be

restricted if it’s associated

with agriculture diversification

or agri-business.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


AGRICULTURE

The current MDP

requires clustering of

parcels.

This should be

changed to

placement of lots to

minimize impact to

farming operations.

AGRICULTURE


B – Agree

C – Disagree


The County should allow for 3 subdivisions out of a

quarter before an Area Structure Plan is required.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RESIDENTIAL

The County should allow Tiny Home communities as

multi-unit developments without the requirement

for an Area Structure Plan.

RESIDENTIAL


B – Agree

C – Disagree


The County should allow Tiny Homes as the

principle residence in Hamlets.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RESIDENTIAL

The County should recognize farmsteads as an

entitled subdivision based on the original farm site.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RESIDENTIAL

EMPLOYMENT LANDS

All businesses with heavy vehicle traffic should be

encouraged to locate close to a Highway or

paved road.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


EMPLOYMENT LANDS

Brazeau County should support the development

of appropriate employment land uses within

Hamlets and adjacent to industrial/commercial

parks.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


EMPLOYMENT LANDS

Brazeau County requires an Area Structure Plan

when more than one business is on a quarter.

Council should be able to waive this requirement.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Brazeau County should undertake a gravel study to

determine the location and amount of aggregate

reserves.


B – Agree

C – Disagree



Brazeau County should restrict residential development

in the vicinity of known aggregate resources.


B – Agree

C – Disagree



Haul Routes should be discouraged

from passing multi-lot residential

subdivision and public institutions.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RESIDENTIAL

Residential development should be discouraged next

to existing haul routes and within 1.6 kilometers of

Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Districts.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RECREATION & TOURISM

The County should

support proposed

development that aligns

with the Outdoor

Recreation and Open

Spaces Master Plan.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


RECREATION & TOURISM

The County should

prioritize agriculture over

recreation and tourism

within the Agricultural

Priority Area, unless it’s in

the Outdoor Recreation

and Open Spaces

Master Plan.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


ECOSYSTEM GOODS AND SERVICES

The new MDP should

keep the existing

Environmentally

Significant Areas

already in the current

MDP.


B – Agree

C – Disagree




B – Agree

C – Disagree


Provincially Significant Areas and Key Wildlife

Biodiversity Zones should be considered at the

time of development.


The County should undertake an environmental assessment by

2019 to identify and address management practices around:

• Wetlands

• Environmental Significant Areas

• Wildlife corridors

• Habitat connectivity

• Groundwater

• Other ecological considerations


B – Agree

C – Disagree


MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Brazeau County should ensure all new development

has physical access to a County maintained road.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Brazeau County should require new major development to

connect to water, sewer and stormwater services where

available.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


MUNICIPAL SERVICES

When new development is benefitting in the infrastructure

investment provided by a different development, the new

development is required to contribute a portion of that

previous cost.


B – Agree

C – Disagree


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