Area Structure Plan - Kiel Industrial Park - Bylaw 4-2018
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KIEL INDUSTRIALPARK
Area Structure Plan | County of Barrhead No. 11
6 November 2018
1 PL
1.PUR
A Intention
4
B Plan area
4
C Objectives
4
D Conformance With County Planning Documents
5 2. SI
A Topography
6
B Soils and Landform
6
C Environmental Features
6
D Wetlands
6
E Ephemeral Drainage
9
F Wildlife
9
G Historic Resources
9
H Historical and Existing Land Uses
9
I Neighbouring Land Uses
9 3. D
A Constraints
10
B Land Use
10
C Municipal and Environmental Reserve
10
D Design Guidelines
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E Industrial Use
11
F Commercial Use
11 4. SI
A Water Servicing
12
B Fire Protection
12
C Sanitary Servicing
12
D Stormwater Management
12
E Transportation
13
F Utilities
13 5. I
A Development Staging
14
B Subdivision
14
C Amendments
14
D Supporting Information
14
E Public Consultation
14 6. M
Map 1: Regional Context
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Map 2: Local Features
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Map 3: Development Concept
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Map 4: Water Servicing
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Map 5: Wastewater Servicing
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Map 6: Stormwater Management
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Map 7: Development Staging
22 APPEND
3 EX
In 2013, the Council of the County of Barrhead envisioned the future uses of NE-27-59-3-5 (east of the Town of Barrhead) for
industrial purposes, in order to support the growth of economic opportunities in the region and to provide prospective business
owners with planned and serviced lots ready for development.
In 2014, MPE Engineering Ltd. was contracted by the County to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Study for the entire quarter
section. The purpose of the study was to "determine the feasibility of developing the land for industrial use, and to determine
initial site servicing options for water, wastewater, stormwater management, and shallow utilities." To support the study,
Thurber Engineering Ltd. was retained to conduct a preliminary geotechnical investigation. The Preliminary Engineering Study
provided the County with a series of conclusions and recommendations regarding site development constraints, servicing
options, the protection/mitigation of onsite environmental features, and conceptual layouts.
In September 2018, CPP Environmental prepared a Wetland Assessment for the plan area. The assessment included wetland
delineation and field verification to delineate and classify wetlands.
From the Preliminary Engineering Study, Municipal Planning Services (MPS) was asked to prepare an area structure plan (ASP)
for NE-27-59-3-5. This ASP is a statutory plan adopted by County Council that provides policies for subdivision and
development, to ensure that the future use of this site is guided by the vision approved by Council, and supported by public
consultation.
The content of the Kiel Industrial Park ASP is structured as follows: SECTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION
Section 1 - Purpose of the Plan
Describes the boundaries, intent, and objectives of the ASP
Section 2 - Site Conditions
Identifies key environmental and development site considerations
Section 3 - Development Concept
Establishes the future use of the site, as provides policies for subdivision and
development
Section 4 - Site Servicing
Identifies requirements for future site servicing
Section 5 - Implementation
Provides guidance for development staging, subdivision, and amendments that may
be required to support future development
Section 6 - Maps
Illustrates the Development Concept, and provides information about site
considerations
4 1.
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The purpose of the County of Barrhead's Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (the plan) is to describe how the plan area
will be developed; in terms of land use, subdivision design, and service infrastructure. This plan follows the guidelines and
policies set forth by the County of Barrhead for industrial development, as described in the County's Municipal Development
Plan and Land Use Bylaw. This plan adheres to the requirements of the Province of Alberta's Municipal Government Act for
area structure plans. A
INTENTION
The Council of the County of Barrhead initiated this plan to support the growth of economic opportunities in the Barrhead
region and to provide prospective business owners with planned and serviced lots ready for development. It is the intent of this
plan to establish a business park where a wide variety of industrial businesses can operate with water and sanitary services,
thereby contributing positively to the economic sustainability of the County of Barrhead and residents of the Barrhead region. B
PLAN AREA
The Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan consists of land located on NE-27-59-3-5 in the County of Barrhead, two miles
east of the Town of Barrhead. The plan area is approximately 65.2 hectares (161 acres) in size. Map 1: Regional Context illustrates
the location of the plan area in relation to the Town of Barrhead and other significant local features.
The plan is generally defined by the following boundaries:
North Boundary - The southern boundary of SE-34-59-3-5
West Boundary - The eastern boundary of NW-27-59-3-5
East Boundary - Range Road 32
South Boundary - SE-27-59-3-5 C
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan is to provide a plan for the development of an industrial
subdivision and business park that:
Is complimentary to adjacent developments and rural land uses;
Is supported by the County of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw;
Adheres to municipal and provincial servicing and engineering standards;
Provides a framework to deliver a high quality, comprehensively planned business park subdivision; and
Allows for the feasible delivery of serviced industrial lots that respond to local market needs for business park uses.
The Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan utilizes the plan objectives to create a development concept that addresses
existing and planned development considerations such as:
Anticipated business activities;
Topography;
Environmental features;
Utility rights-of-ways;
Storm water drainage;
Local infrastructure; and
The use and development of adjacent lands in the surrounding rural area.
5 D
CONFORMANCE WITH COUNTY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
I Town of Barrhead and County of Barrhead Intermunicipal Development Plan
The Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan is within the boundaries of the Town of Barrhead and County of Barrhead
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The goals of the IDP are to:
1.
Plan for the orderly, economic, and beneficial use of land in the Plan Area surrounding the Town of Barrhead.
2. Identify areas where the Town of Barrhead and the County of Barrhead can cooperatively plan for future development
in a manner than is consistent with proper land use planning principles.
3. Establish land use planning standards which will allow for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the Plan
Area.
4. Establish land use planning standards which will minimize adverse impacts on the natural environment.
5. Encourage development which will be sustainable and benefit area residents.
6. Complement the goals, objectives, and policies of the County and Town's Municipal Development Plans.
Future to these goals, the IDP contains policies for Industrial development. These policies encourage rural industrial
development to locate in planned industrial parks, and be sited east of Highway 33,
This Area Structure Plan is in conformance with the goals and policies of the IDP.
II County of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan
The County of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was adopted in 2010. The MDP Future Land Use Map identifies
the ASP as within the Barrhead IDP Overlay, which reiterates the policies of the IDP. The Industrial objectives of the MDP
are to:
1.
Encourage appropriate industrial development in environmentally and socially appropriate locations, and at no cost to
the County.
2. Ensure that industrial development requiring municipal services is located near serviced areas.
3. Minimize the impact of industrial development on non-industrial land uses on surrounding lands.
This ASP was prepared following a review of relevant policies contained in the MDP. This ASP is in conformance with these
MDP policies.
III County of Barrhead Land Use Bylaw
The County of Barrhead Land Use Bylaw (LUB) was adopted in 2010. The ASP is currently districted Direct Control, to
accommodate industrial development.
6 2.
SITE CONDITIONSA
TOPOGRAPHY
The plan area is predominately flat with a slight undulating landscape, typical of the region. B
SOILS AND LANDFORM
The plan area is within the Dark Gray - Gray Soil Zone of central Alberta. The area is characterized as having Dark Gary
Chernozemics and Luvisols soils with some Orthic Gray Luvisols. Gleysolic and occasionally organic soils within depression
areas. The Canada Land Inventory Soil Capability for Agriculture classification system recognizes the plan area as having Class
2c soils. Class 2c soils have moderate limitations that restrict the range of crops. C
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
I Environmentally Significant Areas
The Alberta Conservation Information Management System does not identify any Environmentally Significant Areas within
the plan area. D
WETLANDS
Wetlands were identified by CPP Environmental in the 2018 Wetland Assessment for the plan area (see Appendix A).
Wetlands identified within the plan area include:
2 Marsh wetlands - Temporary Type (II)
4 Marsh wetlands - Seasonal Type (III)
1 Marsh wetland - Semi-Permanent Type (IV)
More information about these identified wetlands is included in Appendix A.
II Marsh Wetlands with a Temporary Type (II)
Temporary wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydro-period that is typically flooded every year for a short period
of time after snowmelt or heavy rainfall, but otherwise lack surface water. Generally, temporary wetlands are flooded for
approximately 1 to 14 weeks of the year.
The assessment area was tilled and cultivated except around Wetland 4 where a buffer of upland forest surrounds the wetland
in the NE boundary. Both temporary wetlands are distinguishable from the uplands on the April 19, 1978 air photo and on
Google Earth imagery from April 20, 2013.
WETLAND #
SOIL
WATER
VEGETATION
SIZE (HA)
CLASSIFICATION
1
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 20
cm.
Surface water or
water table not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), common reed
grass (Phragmites australis),
water smartweed (Persicaria
amphibia), foxtail species
(Alopecurus spp.), common
cattail (Typha latifolia),
common dandelion
0.05
M-G-II
7
WETLAND #
SOIL
WATER
VEGETATION
SIZE (HA)
CLASSIFICATION
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
5
Mineral
wetland with
silty clay
texture at top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 25
cm.
Surface water or
water table not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), field sow thistle
(Sonchus arvensis), aster
species (Antennariar spp.),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale), alsike
clover (Trifolium hybridum)
& creeping spike rush
(Eleocharis palustris).
0.66
M-G-III
III Marsh Wetlands with a Seasonal Type (III)
Seasonal wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydroperiod that is typically flooded for most of the growing season
but has little to no surface water remaining by the end of summer. Generally, seasonal wetlands are flooded for approximately
5 to 17 weeks of the year.
In total, 4 wetlands were classified as marshes (M) in the graminoid (G) form and a seasonal type (III). Seasonal wetlands were
classified mainly with vegetation characteristics but soil characters were also considered.
WETLAND #
SOIL
WATER
VEGETATION
SIZE (HA)
CLASSIFICATION
2
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 20
cm.
Surface water or
water table not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Creeping
spike rush (Eleocharis
palustris), beaked sedge
(Carex brevior), slough grass
(Beckmannia syzigachne),
fowl manna grass (Glyceria
striata), common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
0.26
M-G-III
3
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
Surface water or
water table not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), great plantain
(Plantago major), field sow
thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
0.66
M-G-III
6
Mineral soils
with silty clay
Surface water or
water table not
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
0.3
M-G-III
8
WETLAND #
SOIL
WATER
VEGETATION
SIZE (HA)
CLASSIFICATION
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
documented
within top 40
cm.
syzigachne), great plantain
(Plantago major), field sow
thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
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Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
Surface water or
water table not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), great plantain
(Plantago major), field sow
thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale), alsike
clover (Trifolium hybridum)
& Canadian thistle (Cirsium
vulgare).
0.23
M-G-III
IV Marsh Wetlands with a Semi-Permanent Type (IV)
Semi-permanent wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydroperiod that is typically flooded year-round, except in
years when drought conditions persist. Generally, semi-permanent wetlands are flooded for approximately 18 to 40 weeks of
the year. In total, 1 wetland was classified as marsh (M) in the graminoid (G) form and a semi-permanent type (IV).
Vegetation characteristics were also used for the classification, which include the presence of a shallow open water zone, a
submergent/emergent marsh plant zone, and a wet meadow zone. The plant community is dominated by robust, emergent
graminoids that are tolerant of prolonged inundation and deeper water levels including common cattail. Historical photographs
show the presence of Wetland 4 in all years.
WETLAND #
SOIL
WATER
VEGETATION
SIZE (HA)
CLASSIFICATION
4
Organic soils
with a Von
Post
decomposition
of 8 to 44 cm
and with
underlying
mineral clay
and gleying at
45 cm.
Present at
surface in some
areas.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), common cattail
(Typha latifolia), fowl manna
grass (glyceria striata),
common hook moss
(Drepanocladus aduncus),
wild mint (Mentha arvensis),
bebbs sedge (Carex bebbii),
foxtail species (Alopecurus
spp.) & alsike clover
(Trifolium
0.75
M-GIV
9 E
EPHEMERAL DRAINAGE
CPP Environmental identified an ephemeral drainage channel within the plan area. The ephemeral drainage channel has
identifiable soil and vegetation characteristics; however, there is no definable boundary to the channel. Overall, the landscape
is sloped to promote drainage into the ephemeral drainage channel, which provides an important hydrogeological connection
from Wetland 4 to a wetland on the adjacent property to the west. The ephemeral drainage channel is identified on Maps 2,
3, and 6. F
WILDLIFE
The Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) and the Alberta Conservation Information Management
System (ACIMS) databases do not identify the presence of any threatened, rare, or endangered species of plants or animals
within 2 KM of the Plan Area.
The wetlands within the Plan Area have the potential to contain migratory birds. Species observed within the Plan Area during
site investigations for the Biophysical and Phase 1 Environmental Assessment are included in Appendix A of the Preliminary
Engineering Study. G
HISTORIC RESOURCES
A Historical Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) was carried out as part of the Preliminary Engineering Study. No historically
significant features were discovered in the plan area. The findings of the HRIA were sent to Alberta Culture and Tourism,
who did not note any historical concerns with the future development of the plan area. H
HISTORICAL AND EXISTING LAND USES
From 1968 to 2012 the Plan Area has been used as a cultivated field for agricultural purposes, with a surface lease for a well site
in the north central portion of the site (according to site observations and historical aerial photography).
No permanent structures have been developed within the Plan Area. I
NEIGHBOURING LAND USES
The immediate area surrounding the Plan Area is developed for agricultural purposes. However, a few non-agricultural land
uses are located adjacent to the Plan Area. These and other features are illustrated on Map 2 - Local Features. DIRECTION (FROM
Modular home manufacturing facility, cultivated agricultural lands NORTHEAST
Cultivated agricultural lands EAST
Rural home/farm, cultivated agricultural lands SOUTHEAST
Cultivated agricultural lands SOUTH
Rural home/farm, cultivated agricultural lands SOUTHWEST
Rural home/farm, cultivated agricultural lands WEST
Rural home/farm, cultivated agricultural lands NORTHWEST
Rural home/farm, cultivated agricultural lands
10 3.
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The development concept for the Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan has been prepared to capitalize on local and regional
advantages and establish lands for future small and large scale commercial and industrial development in the Barrhead region.
In preparing the development concept, factors such as environmental features, existing roads and accesses, wells and pipelines,
setbacks, existing developments, parcel sizes, water and sanitary services were taken into account. After several reviews by
County Administration and the County's planning and engineering consultants, a development concept plan (Map 3 -
Development Concept) was prepared.
The development concept plan illustrates the general form of future industrial development in the plan area. Additionally, the
development concept plan shows how the plan area may be serviced by future roads, municipal utilities and storm water
management facilities, and how major environmental features will be protected. A
CONSTRAINTS
Within the plan area (and adjacent properties) constraints have been identified that will limit development in some areas. The
approximate extents of these constraints are illustrated in Map 2 - Local Features. Future development within these areas must
conform to all provincial and municipal land use regulations respecting health and safety. B
LAND USE
The Kiel Industrial Area Structure Plan covers an area of approximately 65.2 hectares. Although the majority of land within the
plan area will be developed for commercial and industrial uses, other land uses are also identified in this plan. These land uses
include roads, public utilities, and storm water management facilities. The areas of the land uses described in this plan are as
follows: FUTURE LAND USE ACTIVITYAREA (HA)% OF GROSS DEVELOPABLE AREAINITIAL GROSS AREA
64.6 PLANNED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS
7.86 WELL LEASE SITE
1.07 GROSS DEVELOPABLE AREA
56.74
100% COMMERCIAL & INDUST
49.49
87.22% PUBLIC UTILITIES,CORRI
6.15
10.88%
C
MUNICIPAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE
Municipal and environmental reserves shall be provided to establish natural areas that serve to buffer industrial uses from
existing residential or agricultural uses. In the event that the proposed subdivision cannot reasonably further this objective,
municipal reserves may also be required at the time of subdivision as money in lieu of land.
Environmental reserve shall be dedicated to protect and preserve significant wetlands within the Plan Area.
11 D
DESIGN GUIDELINES
The subdivision and development authorities shall apply the following design guidelines when considering subdivision and
development permit applications for commercial and industrial uses within the Plan Area. This will ensure compatibility
between neighbouring uses proposed within the plan area and those uses which currently exists adjacent to the western plan
boundary.
I Site Planning
1.
Arrangement of buildings, open spaces, parking and circulation areas will consider the context of surrounding land
uses (especially the interface between different uses), the location of major traffic generators, and the site's particular
characteristics.
2. Commercial and industrial uses shall be buffered from incompatible residential development using site design
techniques on both development sites. Landscaping, fencing, increased setbacks, and/or appropriate building
orientation will be used as a means of providing adequate separation between such land uses.
3. CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles will be encouraged in the design public and
private spaces and facilities, focusing on natural surveillance and access control.
II Parking and Circulation
1.
Vehicle access and internal circulation will promote safety and be designed to mitigate potential off-site impacts of
development within the plan area.
2. Heavy vehicle traffic resulting from increased development within the Plan area will be discouraged from travelling
along Township Road 594. Rather, traffic will be encouraged to travel north to Highway 18, to reduce the potential of
increased traffic hazard.
3. Within the Plan Area, parking or loading facilities will be setback, landscaped, and screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
4. Within the Commercial and Industrial Area, parking or loading facilities will be setback, landscaped, and screened to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority on parcels which are adjacent to existing residential developments.
5. Acceptable access and egress routes will be developed to the satisfaction of the County and the County's Subdivision
Authority for each stage during the subdivision process. E
INDUSTRIAL USE
Anticipated industrial uses include: industrial operations that can operate on small to medium sized lots within the Plan Area,
which can be serviced by piped water and sanitary services. These industrial uses would include uses that operate primarily
indoor. However, unserviced industrial uses and industrial uses that involve outdoor storage may also be allowed. F
COMMERCIAL USE
Commercial uses include commercial, logistical and/or office uses requiring lots larger than normally found in an urban area.
Commercial uses also include uses that operate primarily indoor and generate little off-site impacts related to dust, odour or
noise, and that are compatible with (or provide service to) industrial developments.
12 4.
SITE SERVICING
Piped water and sanitary sewer services will be constructed to service development within Phase 1 of the Plan Area. Piped water
and sanitary services will also be required to service future subdivision and development within the balance of the Plan Area. A
WATERSERVICING
In developing a future water distribution system for the Plan Area, The County of Barrhead utilized the anticipated water
demand rate of 0.2/L/s/ha identified in the Preliminary Engineering Study. The Preliminary Engineering Study estimates
maximum future total daytime water demand in the Plan Area to be 20 L/s.
The County of Barrhead has received approved from the Barrhead Regional Water Commission (BRWC) in March 2018 to
service the first phase of the proposed development with water from the regional waterline.
In order to accommodate Phase 1 of the proposed development, refurbishment of the existing station will be required. As
additional phases are developed (and water usage increases) a reservoir may need to be constructed to provide water services to
the Plan Area. The exact location of the reservoir will be determined prior to proceeding with subdivision in Phase II.
Piped water distribution systems in the Plan Area will consist of waterlines placed in the development's road right-of-ways at
a minimum depth of 2.8 m.
The ultimate water distribution concept for the Plan Area shall be as shown on Map 4 - Water Servicing of this plan. B
FIRE PROTECTION
The Barrhead Regional Water Commission (BRWC) does not have capacity to provide fire protection flows to the Plan Area.
As a result, a non-potable lagoon-based fire protection system shall be utilized to service future developments in the Plan Area,
and the Northplex development immediately to the north. The reservoir that will service the plan area is located on the quarter
section immediately to the north.
Within the Plan Area, fire protection systems shall include firemain tie in(s) and meter vaults, along with a 250 mm firemain
and flushpoints. Future businesses within the Plan Area will be required to tie into the 250 mm fire protection system, which
includes option for hydrants. Map 4 - Water Servicing illustrates the potential location for future fire hydrants in the Plan
Area. C
SANITARY SERVICING
Sanitary (or wastewater) servicing for the Plan Area shall be ultimately provided via a piped low pressure collection system.
The existing lift station to the north of Plan Area shall be utilized for developments in the Plan Area; wastewater shall be
collected locally via 100 mm mains constructed in the Plan Area's road right-of-ways (paralleling water distribution lines), and
transferred to the Town of Barrhead's sewage lagoons. Capacity for this plan has been confirmed by the County of Barrhead.
Should improvements or upgrades be required for existing sanitary infrastructure to service the Plan Area, the County of
Barrhead will work collaboratively with the Town of Barrhead to ensure that these improvements/upgrades are made.
Individual property owners in the Plan Area will be required to construct and maintain holding tanks and pump systems to
transfer wastewater to the low pressure system. D
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Overland stormwater flows in the Plan Area will be controlled via surface drainage methods. Existing site drainage patterns,
road ditches, lot grading, wetland areas, and stormwater management facilities shall be used to ensure stormwater runoff is
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controlled and released in accordance with municipal and provincial requirements, and that stormwater runoff does not have
a negative effect on adjacent properties.
Stormwater flows in the Plan Area will ultimately be directed to the planned Stormwater Management Facility in the northwest
portion of the Plan Area. Stormwater flows on individual lots will be directed to onsite drainage ditches, and directed to the
Stormwater Management Facility through road/lot grading.
Individual lot owners will be responsible for avoiding onsite wetlands and providing lot grading and drainage that complies
with the stormwater management concept for the Plan Area, to the satisfaction of the County of Barrhead and Alberta
Environment and Parks.
The stormwater management concept for the Plan Area is illustrated on Map 6 - Stormwater Management. E
TRANSPORTATION
The road network plan for the Plan Area is illustrated on Map 3 - Development Concept. Roads within the Plan Area shall be
developed to a rural cross section, with a granular sub-base and base, with an 11 metre base and a 9 metre top. Drainage ditches
shall be developed on either side of the roads to provide stormwater management.
Access to the Plan Area shall be from Range Road 32. The Town of Barrhead, Town of Westlock, and other significant local
destinations can be accessed via the intersection of Highway 18 and Range Road 32. The County shall discourage heavy vehicle
traffic to access the Plan Area via Township Road 594/Range Road 32 to the south, unless suitable upgrades to these
roads/intersections are made.
As a part of Phase 1, a temporary loop shall be constructed at the end of the first phase of road for the Plan Area, to accommodate
vehicle turning.
For Phase 2, an emergency access/egress road will required to be constructed to provide a secondary route out of the Plan Area,
until such time as the entire road network plan for the Plan Area is constructed to County standards.
Following Phase 1 of this Plan, a Traffic Impact Assessment may need to be prepared by a qualified professional to identify
potential impacts of the development on Highway 18 to the North, to the satisfaction of Alberta Transportation. Subsequent
phases of subdivision and development in the Plan Area may be required to implement the findings of the Traffic Impact
Assessment prior to receiving approvals from the County of Barrhead and Alberta Transportation. F
UTILITIES
Franchise utilities (e.g. natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications) can be extended into the Plan Area via the planned
road network and the proposed subdivision configuration.
The County of Barrhead shall work utility providers to develop a phased approach to provide gas and electrical services to the
Plan Area.
14 5.
IMPLEMENTATIONA
DEVELOPMENT STAGING
The Kiel Industrial Park ASP area will be developed in three unique phases (as illustrated on Map 7 - Development Staging).
The sequence of these phases has been determined based on the efficient extension of existing water, sanitary, and roadway
infrastructure.
Portions of the plan area identified for later development phases may be developed first if the proposed developments represent
temporary uses, or if the proposed subdivision(s) accommodate the development concept plan of this ASP. At the time of
subdivision, easements, right-of-ways and caveats may be required so that future roads, utilities, and stormwater management
facilities may be provided for in the future. B
SUBDIVISION
Subdivision within the plan area will occur separately for each stage of development, and will be undertaken by the respective
landowners/development proponents. C
AMENDMENTS
All costs associated with amendments to this Area Structure Plan (including technical studies and reports prepared by qualified
professionals) requested by the County and applicable provincial agencies will be borne by the proponent. D
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Prior to subdivision and/or redistricting, the County of Barrhead may require the submission of technical reports and studies
prepared by qualified professionals to support proposed developments. These reports and studies may include: Geotechnical
Analysis, Traffic/Transportation Impact Assessment, or other information as requested by the County of Barrhead. E
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Following the development of the Preliminary Engineering Study, a Direct Control District was prepared by the County of
Barrhead with the intention of applying it to lands within the plan area. In preparing the Direct Control District, adjacent
landowners were contacted by Barrhead County for their input on the proposed future development of the plan area, as
identified in the Preliminary Engineering Study. Feedback from adjacent landowners was used to refine the proposed road
network plan (as illustrated in Map 3 - Future Land Use Concept) to avoid conflicts with nearby residential and agricultural
developments.
A public hearing for the Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan was held on November 7, 2018. Adjacent landowners were
mail notified of the public hearing. No objections to the Kiel Industrial Park Area Structure Plan were presented at the public
hearing.
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MAPS
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USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
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LOCAL FEATURES
Kiel Industrial Park ASP
Watercourse
Rural Home/Farm
Ephemeral Drainage Area
È*
Important Intersection
Resource Pipeline
!
Resource Well (With 100 Metre Setback Area)
Wetland (Approximate Boundaries)
ASP
AREA
HIGHWAY 18
RANGE ROAD 32
RANGE ROAD 31
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TOWNSHIP ROAD 594
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MANUFACTURING FACILITY
SCHMIDT
LIVESTOCK LTD
TO TOWN OF BARRHEAD
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TO TOWN OF BARRHEAD
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DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
Commercial/Industrial Development
Public Utility Lots, Corridors, & Reserves
Wetland (Approximate Boundaries)
Ephemeral Drainage Channel
Resource Well Lease Site
Resource Well Setback (100 M)
RANGE ROAD 32
PIPELINE R/W
RESERVE
PUL
UTILITY R/W
PUL
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conceptual only
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Proposed Fire Hydrant Location
Piped Water Distribution System
RANGE ROAD 32
EXISTING 200 MM REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY
KIEL INDUSTRIAL PARK
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WASTEWATER SERVICING
Sanitary Forcemain
RANGE ROAD 32
EXISTING 150 MM FORCEMAIN
METER VAULT OR
PUMP STATION
EXISTING LIFT STATION
KIEL INDUSTRIAL PARK
AREA STRUCTURE PLAN
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200
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Wetland (Approximate Boundaries)
Ephemeral Drainage Area (Approximate Boundaries)
Flow to Stormwater Management Facility
Drainage Ditch
RANGE ROAD 32
WETLAND
STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT FACILITY
KIEL INDUSTRIAL PARK
AREA STRUCTURE PLAN
LEGEND
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DEVELOPMENT STAGING
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
RANGE ROAD 32
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PHASE 2
PHASE 3
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Wetland Assessment Report
County of Barrhead
NE-27-59-3-W5M
September 26, 2018
Prepared by: Michelle Desaulniers, B.Sc., P.Biol.
Théo Charette, M.Sc., P.Biol.
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
2. Regulatory Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1
3. Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Classification ............................................................ 3
Desktop Delineation and Air Photo Review ............................................................................ 3
Field Reconnaissance ............................................................................................................ 3
Wetland Classification ............................................................................................................ 3
4. Species Surveys .................................................................................................................... 7
5. Mitigation ............................................................................................................................... 7
Avoidance .............................................................................................................................. 8
Minimization ........................................................................................................................... 8
Replacement .........................................................................................................................10
6. Closure and Signoff ...............................................................................................................10
Figures ......................................................................................................................................11
Appendices ...............................................................................................................................14
Appendix A: Field Photos ......................................................................................................14
Appendix B: Historical Photos and Permanency Assessment ................................................22
Appendix C: FWMIT Report ...................................................................................................29
Appendix D: ACIMS Report ...................................................................................................32
Appendix E: Landscape Analysis Tool Report .......................................................................34
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1. Introduction
CPP Environmental completed a wetland assessment for quarter section (NE-27-59-3-W5M)
near Barrhead, Alberta on September 11, 2018. The assessment included wetland delineation
and field verification to delineate and classify wetlands. It is the Town's intent to avoid all
wetlands, thus we have recommended avoidance buffers herein.
The wetland assessment of the project area included the identification, delineation and
classification of wetlands, which was completed using the following Alberta Government
Directives:
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Alberta Wetland Identification and Delineation Directive,
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Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS), and
-
Guide for Assessing Permanence of Wetland Basins.
Wetland identification refers to the preliminary detection of wetlands within project boundaries
prior to delineation and classification. Preliminary wetlands were identified using current satellite
imagery and wetland information from the 2013 Biophysical Report by Enviromak report, which
contained historical photos of the project area in 1968, 1978, 1987, and 2007. Current satellite
imagery and historical photos were reviewed and preliminary wetland polygons were created for
field verification. Due to the shutdown of the provincial air photo library, other air photos were
not available for this assessment.
2. Regulatory Requirements
Table 1 identifies the regulations that apply to the project.
Table 1. Regulations applicable to the project.
Legislation
Jurisdiction
Description
Response
Fisheries
Act
Federal
The federal Fisheries Act
protects fish and fish habitat
under Section 35, which is
administered by the
Department of Fisheries and
Oceans (DFO).
Fish habitat within the wetlands affected by
the project is of low quality. Project activities
do not require any stream crossings. A
Request for Review is not required from
DFO.
Migratory
Birds
Convention
Act
Federal
Provides best management
practices to preserve and
protect habitat necessary for
the conservation of
migratory birds, including
their nest within Canada.
Barrhead County will adhere to the
Migratory Birds Convention Act timing
restrictions. No timber or woody vegetation
clearing will occur between April 20 and
August 20.
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Legislation
Jurisdiction
Description
Response
Species at
Risk Act
Federal
SARA helps to prevent
Canadian indigenous
species from becoming
extirpated or extinct. It also
aids in the recovery of
threatened and endangered
species through species
lists.
Searches were conducted using the
provincial Alberta Conservation Information
Management System (ACIMS), the Fish and
Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT),
and the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) for
features within the Project area. See
Section 4 of results of these searches.
Public
Lands Act
Provincial
Authorization under the
Public Lands Act must be
applied to by persons who
are undertaking an activity
on Crown land - to obtain
approval to carry out
activities on public land.
The Project is located on private lands,
except for where permanent water bodies
exist. A disposition would be required for
any activity conducted in semi-permanent
and permanent wetlands.
Water Act
Provincial
Authorization under the
Water Act must be applied
for by persons who are
undertaking an activity or
commencing/ continuing a
diversion of water in Alberta.
According to the Guide to Water Act
Authorizations Required for Dugouts,
Borrow Pits and other types of
Pits/Excavations, where excavations into
the ground are proposed and may collect
and hold water or where this impounded
water is used, an authorization under the
Water Act is required. Authorization under
the Water Act is also required if a project
will affect water bodies, including streams,
wetlands, lakes, and groundwater.
Historical
Resources
Act
Provincial
The process to obtain an
approval can vary
depending on the project
type. Alberta Culture and
Tourism has produced
industry-specific Land Use
Procedures Bulletins to
assist proponents in
determining the correct
procedure.
No Historical Resources are listed in the
project boundary.
Weed
Control Act
Provincial
Weeds refer to plants
identified in Part 2, S. 8 of
the Weed Control
Regulation. The holder of
this area is legally
responsible to control weeds
within the Project area.
Barrhead County will adhere to best
management practices and controls for the
management and spread of weeds.
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Legislation
Jurisdiction
Description
Response
Wildlife Act
and Wildlife
Regulations
Provincial
The Wildlife Act prohibits the
disturbance of wildlife
habitation. Wildlife types
and classifications, regions,
and timings are identified
within the Wildlife
Regulations.
All operations will be in accordance with the
Wildlife Act and the Wildlife Regulations.
AEP will be contacted if the houses, nests
and dens of prescribed wildlife are
encountered during sweeps.
3. Wetland Identification, Delineation, and
Classification
Desktop Delineation and Air Photo Review
As per the Alberta Wetland Identification and Delineation Directive, a preliminary desktop
assessment was conducted to identify any wetlands within the project area. Identification of
potential wetlands and desktop delineation was performed using several sources of remotely
sensed data, including historical air photographs. These potential wetlands were visited in the
field to confirm their presence and support detailed ground-level assessments and delineation
(Pathway 5 under the Alberta Wetland Identification and Delineation Directive).
Field Reconnaissance
Field reconnaissance was necessary to validate wetland boundaries. Generally, wetland-upland
boundaries were delineated as areas where wetland-obligate or -facultative plants comprised ≤
50% of the total community composition, as per the Alberta Wetland Identification and
Delineation Directive. Where vegetation indicators were ambiguous, wetland soil indicators and
topography were used to support field delineation.
Wetland Classification
In total, 7 marshes and 1 ephemeral drainage were classified within the project area. Marshes
are defined as mineral wetlands with water levels near, at, or above the ground surface for
variable periods during the year and which support graminoid (grass) vegetation in the deepest
portion of the wetland in the majority of years.1 Ephemeral areas are defined as terrain affected
by the water table near, at or above the ground surface for a short period of days, but not long
enough to promote the formation of water altered soils within 30 cm of the ground surface or a
dominance of water tolerant vegetation.
Figure 1 shows all classified wetlands, non-wetlands, permanency types and sizes. All field
photographs are included in Appendix A. Historical photographs and the wetland permanency
1 Government of Alberta. 2015. Alberta Wetland Classification System. Water Policy Branch, Alberta Environment and Parks.
Edmonton. Alberta.
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table are included in Appendix B. The sections below summarize each delineated area and
classification.
Marsh Wetlands with a Temporary Type (II)
Temporary wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydroperiod that is typically flooded
every year for a short period of time after snowmelt or heavy rainfall, but otherwise lack surface
water. Generally, temporary wetlands are flooded for approximately 1 to 14 weeks of the year.
In total, 2 marshes (M) in graminoid form (G) were documented as a temporary type (II) due to
soil and vegetation characteristics. Generally, soil characters of temporary marshes include the
following components:
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Evidence of soil redox features within approximately 20 cm of ground surface
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No evidence of organic soil development
Vegetation characteristics were also used for the classification of temporary marshes, which
included the dominance of a wet meadow zone. The plant community of a wet meadow zone
within a tilled landscape often includes a dominance of invasive species such as:
-
Great plantain (Plantago major)
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Field sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis)
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Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
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Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum)
-
Canadian thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
The assessment area was tilled and cultivated except around Wetland 4 where a buffer of
upland forest surrounds the wetland in the NE boundary. Hence, if an overall dominance of
invasive plants (non-crop species) was documented with mottling or gleying within 20 to 30 cm
of the ground surface, the wetland was classified as temporary (Table 2). Both temporary
wetlands are distinguishable from the uplands on the April 19, 1978 air photo and on Google
Earth imagery from April 20, 2013.
Table 2: Temporary marsh characteristics including size and classification (AWCS).
Wetland
#
Soil
Water
Vegetation
Size
(ha)
AWCS
1
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 20
cm.
Surface water
or water table
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough grass
(Beckmannia syzigachne),
common reed grass
(Phragmites australis), water
smartweed (Persicaria
amphibia), foxtail species
(Alopecurus spp.), common
cattail (Typha latifolia), common
dandelion (Taraxacum
officinale) & alsike clover
(Trifolium hybridum).
0.05
M-G-II
5
Mineral
wetland with
Surface water
or water table
Ground Stratum: Slough grass
(Beckmannia syzigachne), field
0.07
M-G-II
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silty clay
texture at top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 25
cm.
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
aster species (Antennariar
spp.),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale), alsike
clover (Trifolium hybridum) &
creeping spike rush
(Eleocharis palustris).
Marsh Wetlands with a Seasonal Type (III)
Seasonal wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydroperiod that is typically flooded
for most of the growing season but has little to no surface water remaining by the end of
summer. Generally, seasonal wetlands are flooded for approximately 5 to 17 weeks of the year.
In total, 4 wetlands were classified as marshes (M) in the graminoid (G) form and a seasonal
type (III). Seasonal wetlands were classified mainly with vegetation characteristics but soil
characters were also considered. Soil characteristics of seasonal marshes generally include the
following components:
-
Evidence of soil redox features within 10 cm of ground surface
-
Organic soils with Von Post of > 6
Vegetation characteristics were also used for the classification of seasonal types, which include
the presence of a shallow wetland zone and a wet meadow zone. The plant community of a
shallow wetland zone is dominated by narrow-leaved graminoids, such as sedges and grasses
that typically only tolerate periodic inundation and prolonged root saturation. The historical
photographs show the presence of seasonal wetlands in the majority of years, although water is
typical not present but the area of the wetland is distinguishable from surrounding upland. Table
3 summarizes all seasonal mineral wetland characteristics, including the wetland delineation
size and classification.
Table 3: Seasonal marsh characteristics including size and classification (AWCS).
Wetland
#
Soils
Water
Vegetation
Size
(ha)
AWCS
2
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 20
cm.
Surface
water or
water table
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Creeping
spike rush (Eleocharis
palustris), beaked sedge
(Carex brevior), slough grass
(Beckmannia syzigachne),
fowl manna grass (Glyceria
striata), common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
0.26
M-G-III
3
Mineral soils
with silty clay
Surface
water or
water table
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), common cattail
0.66
M-G-III
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Wetlan
d #
Soils
Water
Vegetation
Size
(ha)
AWCS
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
(Typha latifolia), fowl manna
grass (Glyceria striata),
common hook moss
(Drepanocladus aduncus),
wild mint (Mentha arvensis),
bebbs sedge (Carex bebbii),
foxtail species (Alopecurus
spp.) & alsike clover
(Trifolium hybridum).
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Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
Surface
water or
water table
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), great plantain
(Plantago major), field sow
thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
0.3
M-G-III
7
Mineral soils
with silty clay
texture in top
40 cm.
Mottling
present at 10
cm.
Surface
water or
water table
not
documented
within top 40
cm.
Ground Stratum: Slough
grass (Beckmannia
syzigachne), great plantain
(Plantago major), field sow
thistle (Sonchus arvensis),
common dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale), alsike
clover (Trifolium hybridum) &
Canadian thistle (Cirsium
vulgare).
0.23
M-G-III
Marsh Wetlands with a Semi-Permanent Type (IV)
Semi-permanent wetlands are defined as mineral wetlands with a hydroperiod that is typically
flooded year-round, except in years when drought conditions persist. Generally, semi-
permanent wetlands are flooded for approximately 18 to 40 weeks of the year. In total, 1
wetland was classified as marsh (M) in the graminoid (G) form and a semi-permanent type (IV).
Soil characteristics of semi-permanent marshes generally include the following components:
-
Evidence of soil redox features at the ground surface
-
Organic soils with Von Post of > 6
Vegetation characteristics were also used for the classification, which include the presence of a
shallow open water zone, a submergent/emergent marsh plant zone, and a wet meadow zone.
The plant community is dominated by robust, emergent graminoids that are tolerant of
prolonged inundation and deeper water levels including common cattail. Historical photographs
show the presence of Wetland 4 in all years. Table 4 summarizes all seasonal mineral wetland
characteristics, including the wetland delineation size and classification.
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Table 4: Semi-permanent marsh characteristics including size and classification (AWCS).
Wetland
#
Soil
Water
Vegetation
Size
(ha)
AWCS
4
Organic soils
with a Von Post
decomposition of
8 to 44 cm and
with underlying
mineral clay and
gleying at 45 cm.
Present at
surface in
some
areas.
Ground Stratum: Slough grass
(Beckmannia syzigachne),
common cattail (Typha latifolia),
fowl manna grass (glyceria
striata), common hook moss
(Drepanocladus aduncus), wild
mint (Mentha arvensis), bebbs
sedge (Carex bebbii), foxtail
species (Alopecurus spp.) &
alsike clover (Trifolium
hybridum).
0.75
M-G-
IV
Non-wetland Types including Ephemeral Drainage
In total, 1 area has been classified as ephemeral drainage due to soil and vegetation
characteristics. Water altered soils were not documented within the top 40 cm of the ground
surface and vegetation was dominated by weeds and crops. In some areas, slough grass was
present, however there was no definable boundary. Overall, the landscape is sloped to promote
drainage into the ephemeral drainage, which is an important hydrological connection from
Wetland 4 to a wetland on the adjacent property to the west.
4. Species Surveys
Prior to commencing field work, we consulted multiple provincial databases to identify areas of
potential ecological or historical importance within the project area. Briefly, the Alberta
Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS), the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping
Tool (FWIMT), and the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) were queried for biodiversity, vertebrate,
and historical occurrences, and habitat locations of sensitive species which may influence our
sampling approach. Results from these queries are presented in Appendices C-E. Grizzly bear
was listed on FWMIT searches, however, the site does not provide suitable natural habitat for
this species. Rose moss (Rhodobryum ontariense) was listed on ACIMS as a non-sensitive
element occurrence dating from 1966. This moss was not seen during field assessments. If it
occurs onsite, its habitat would be moist wooded sites, which are in and around wetland #4 and
being preserved by the County. The LAT report did not identify any sensitive features within
Project boundaries.
5. Mitigation
Project construction is anticipated to commence in the fall of 2018, during which time soils will
be stripped and stockpiled. The wetlands will be avoided (Figure 2). No permanent changes to
wetland area are anticipated from project operations.
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Barrhead County proposes the following mitigation strategy to ensure wetlands within the
project area will not be adversely impacted by project operations.
Avoidance
Barrhead County intends to avoid all wetlands in the project area - there is no overlap between
wetland areas and project operations. The County will establish and maintain a minimum
setback distance of 30 m around wetland areas to ensure any activity associated with
construction of the naturalized stormwater pond complex do not encroach upon the wetland.
We also recommend the preservation of the ephemeral drainage to maintain natural drainage
patterns feeding Wetland 4, as the drainage pathway is a main source of water input. Figure 2
shows the ephemeral drainage area, the wetlands and the wetland buffers.
Minimization
In addition to avoiding wetland areas, the County will implement additional practices to further
minimize the possibility of adverse impacts to wetlands. Temporary erosion and sedimentation
control devices such as silt fences will be installed to intercept excess sediment and prevent it
from accumulating in wetlands downslope. Equipment laydown areas (as well as locations used
for equipment refueling, maintenance and storage) will be a minimum of 100 m away from the
wetland to limit the possibility of fluid leaks entering wetlands.
Environmental impact to wetlands will be minimized by adhering to the best management
practices listed in Table 5.
Table 5: Mitigation measures to minimize impact to wetlands and associated features.
Environmental
Sensitivity
Potential Impact
Statement
Mitigation
Contaminants
migrating
offsite
Contaminants
mobilized during
construction or
accidentally released
may migrate to
adjacent waterbodies.
- Best practices and guidelines will be followed to
minimize any potential for contaminants migrating
offsite. See mitigations measures in Table 6.
Disturbance of
bird nests and
young
Project clearing
operations during
breeding season may
destroy bird nests
and young
- Vegetation will be cleared outside of the breeding
season.
Establishment
of weeds
Noxious and
Prohibited noxious
could establish in the
construction areas
- Barrhead County is legally responsible to control
weeds within the Project area. The site will be
monitored for weeds throughout the duration of
project activities.
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Table 6: Mitigation measures to prevent contamination to the environment.
Activity
Potential Impact
Control Measure
Operational
waste
generation
Loose debris enters
open water, residue
from waste enters
water table
Construction
activities
Sediment enters
adjacent waterbodies
Use of
Hazardous
Materials
Spills percolate into
the water table, or
migrate into local
waterbodies
Use of fuels
and oils
Fuel or oil spills or
leaks enter reservoir,
percolate into the
water table, or migrate
into local
waterbodies/watercou
rses
- Domestic garbage will be managed using covered
containers
- Disposal arranged at approved landfill site
- Existing waste (pre-activity) will be cleaned and
disposed as above
- Erosion and sediment control will follow standard
practices. Physical barriers such as straw bales and
silt fences will be utilized to minimize erosion when
necessary. Sediment and erosion control will be
consistent with the Government of Alberta's Field
Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control
- Erosion control will be set up prior to construction
and will be cleaned out and maintained regularly
until slopes are stabilized.
- The County will monitor the performance of the
erosion control system and adjust as appropriate.
- Any disturbed upland open ground or soil stockpile
areas will be covered with a native seed mix that is
certified weed free or planted with native shrubs.
- Hazardous materials requiring disposal will be
removed from site in accordance to applicable laws
and regulations
- Storage sites located away from high traffic areas or
areas exposed to winds or rains
- Storage sites will be away from environmentally
sensitive areas and a minimum of 100 m from any
watercourse or waterbody
- Storage sites will have impermeable surface with a
containment feature (i.e., dyke)
- Drip pans or pails will be used under machinery
- Visual inspections of storage containers will be
conducted
- Employees will be trained regarding material safety,
storage, handling, disposal
- Regular maintenance on machinery used during
operations
- Use of portable fuel tanks and slip tanks on trucks
- Equipment will be maintained away from wetlands
- Drip pans or pails will be used under machinery
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Activity
Potential Impact
Control Measure
Use of
equipment
Equipment in poor
condition could result
in fuel, oil and fluid
spills. Dirty equipment
can spread weeds
and contamination.
- Prior to bringing equipment onto site, the operator
must conduct an inspection of the equipment to
ensure equipment is clean (free of mud, dirt and oil)
and that it is in good working order
Replacement
Barrhead County will not be operating within wetlands. No wetland area will be permanently lost
due to project operations; therefore, no replacement strategy is necessary.
6. Closure and Signoff
This Professional Report was prepared exclusively for the client by CPP Environmental. The
quality of the information, conclusions, and any estimates are based on information available at
the time of the preparation of the report. This includes any data supplied by 3rd party sources.
This report is to be used by the client for its identified intention, subject to any terms or
agreements with CPP Environmental.
To the best of my knowledge and the best of my professional ability, recognizing the standard of
care expected of a reasonable professional doing this work, it is my professional opinion that all
the information contained in this Professional Report is accurate and complete, and contains all
the relevant information for the purposes of this project or application. This Professional Report,
including all attachments, data and supplemental information, were prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and has been reviewed and accepted by me. All the information submitted is,
to the best of my knowledge, true, accurate, and complete.
As per the Professional Practice Standard: Professional Responsibilities in Completion and
Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering Work in Alberta, a Professional
Biologist with at least 5 years of professional experience and a minimum of three years of
professional wetland experience was responsible for preparation of this report. We trust this
information meets your current requirements. Should you have any questions or comments,
please contact the undersigned.
Théo Charette, M.Sc., P.Biol.,
Operations Manager, CPP Environmental
154 - 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6A2
Phone: 780-570-5818
Email: [email protected] .
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Figures
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SE-34-059-03-W5M
SW-35-059-03-W5M
NE-27-059-03-W5M
NW-27-059-03-W5M
SW-34-059-03-W5M
SW-26-059-03-W5M
SE-27-059-03-W5M
SW-27-059-03-W5M
NW-26-059-03-W5M
Range Road 32
1
MG - II
0.05 Ha
2
MG - III
0.26 Ha
3
MG - III
0.66 Ha
5
MG - II
0.07 Ha
6
MG - III
0.3 Ha
7
MG - III
0.23 Ha
4
MG - IV
0.84 Ha
1:4,500
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Source: Contains information lice nse d und e r th e
Ope n Gove rnme nt Lice nce s - Canad a,
Albe rta, Valtus Image ry.
Imagery Acquisition Date: May 24, 2014 -
Octobe r 5, 2014.
Coordinates system: NAD 1983 UT M Zone 11N
We tland Asse ssme nt
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Open Governm ent Lic enc es - Canad a,
Alberta, Valtus Im ag ery.
Imagery Acquisition Date: May 24, 2014 -
Oc tober 5, 2014.
Coordinates system: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 11N
Wetland Assessm ent
Fig ure 2
Avoid anc e Buffers
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Avoid anc e Buffer (30 m )
Eph em eral Drainag e Area (1.36 Ha)
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Edmonton
Fort
Assiniboine
Northville
Redwater
Sherwood
Park
Spruce Grove
St. Albert
Wabamun
Westlock
Whitecourt
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Wetland Assessment Report: County of Barrhead
Appendices
Appendix A: Field Photos
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Temporary Wetlands 1 & 5 (M-G-II)
Photo 1: W5 facing NE towards small depression
area where wet meadow zone was dominated with
grasses and weeds.
Photo 2: W5 showing mottling within the top 30
cm indicating a temporary type.
Photo 3: W1 facing N towards wet meadow
wetland zone.
Photo 4: W1 shallow wetland zone showing
common cattail and overall dominance of native
water tolerant grasses.
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Seasonal Wetlands 2, 3, 6 & 7 (M-G-III)
Photo 5: W2 facing W.
Photo 6: W2 wetland zone dominated by
sedges.
Photo 7: W3 facing N towards wet meadow
dominated by grasses.
Photo 8: W3 shallow wetland zone dominated by
common cattail and slough grasses.
Photo 9: W6 facing N towards wet meadow and
shallow wetland zones.
Photo 10: W6 surficial soils with mottling in top 10
cm indicting seasonal type.
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Wetland 4 (M-G-IV)
Photo 11: W6 ground stratum.
Photo 12: W7 wetland zone dominated by sedges.
Photo 13: W4 facing E towards semi-permanent
marsh showing ephemeral drainage pathway
from wetland.
Photo 14: W4 shallow wetland zone surrounded
by dead shrubs.
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Photo 16: W4 at center of wetland area facing E.
Photo 15: W4 shallow wetland zone facing S.
Photo 17: W4 soil characteristics showing wet
organic and gleying materials.
Photo 18: W4 eastern boundary.
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Non-wetland (Ephemeral Drainage)
Photo 19: Ephemeral drainage facing E towards
semi-permanent marsh.
Photo 20: Ephemeral drainage facing W towards
project boundary.
Photo 22: Ephemeral drainage where slough
grass was documented but overall the area was
dominated by weeds with no water altered soils
in top 40 cm.
Photo 21: Ephemeral drainage at the NW corner
of project boundaries.
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Surrounding Area
Photo 23: Ephemeral drainage in an area
dominated by common dandelion.
Photo 24: Ephemeral drainage in an area
dominated by field sow thistle.
Photo 25: NE boundary area facing S towards
upland area surrounding W4.
Photo 26: NE boundary area facing SW towards
ephemeral drainage.
Photo 28: NW boundary facing S towards 2
deer that were utilizing the area and many lay
down sites were noted.
Photo 27: Center N area facing N towards project
boundary where canola crops were common.
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Photo 29: SE area facing W into crop field.
Photo 30: SE boundary area facing N towards
upland area surrounding W4.
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Appendix B: Historical Photos and Permanency Assessment
Wetland Assessment Report: County of Barrhead
23
Historical Photos
1968
1978
Wetland Assessment Report: County of Barrhead
24
1987
2007
Wetland Assessment Report: County of Barrhead
25
2017
Bing
Maps
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26
Wetland Ownership Assessment using Air Photo Interpretation and Climatic Conditions
Photo
Date
(M/D/Y)
Project #
Resolution
Season*
Precipitation
Wetland 1
Wetland 2
Wetland 3
Photo Notes
Year
**
Month
**
Day/
Week
**
Open
Water or
Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
Open
Water or
Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
Open
Water or
Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
1968-
00-00
68-83J
1:31680
-
N
-
-
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
1978-
04-19
S78-193
1:25000
S
W
D
D
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
6.14 MM of rain in past 7 days.
Snow melt present.
1987-
00-00
87-089 83J
1:30000
-
N
-
-
DVI
N
N/A
DVI
N
N/A
DVI
N
N/A
2007-
00-00
01-200Tr83J
1:40000
-
N
-
-
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
2013-
04-20
Google
Earth
-
S
N
-
-
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
2017
Bing Maps
-
-
-
-
-
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
Number of Years Dry Over Photo Record:
4
4
4
*
S=Spring (April to June); Sum =Mid-Late Summer (June to Sept; F= Fall (Sept Nov)
**
D= Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
***
W=Water present/inundated; D=Dry; DV=Dry vegetated (consistent with wetland class); DVI=Dry, vegetated (indistinguishable from surrounding uplands)
****
Y= Reasonably Permanent (Sec 3 public Lands Act body of water), N=No (Not permanent, a wetland regulated under the Water Act)
*****
M = Marsh, SS=Shrubby Swamp
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Photo
Date
(M/D/Y)
Project #
Resolution
Season*
Precipitation
Wetland 4
Wetland 5
Wetland 6
Photo Notes
Year
**
Month
**
Day/
Week
**
Open Water
or Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
Open
Water or
Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
Open Water
or Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment
of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
1968-00-00
68-83J
1:31680
-
N
-
-
W
Y
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
1978-04-19
S78-193
1:25000
S
W
D
D
W
Y
M-G
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
1987-00-00
87-089
83J
1:30000
-
N
-
-
W
Y
M-G
DVI
N
N/A
DVI
N
N/A
2007-00-00
01-
200Tr83J
1:40000
-
N
-
-
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
2013-04-20
Google
Earth
-
S
N
-
-
W
Y
M-G
W
N
M-G
W
N
M-G
2018
Bing
Maps
-
-
-
-
-
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
DV
N
M-G
Number of Years Dry Over Photo Record:
2
4
4
*
S=Spring (April to June); Sum =Mid-Late Summer (June to Sept; F= Fall (Sept Nov)
**
D= Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
***
W=Water present/inundated; D=Dry; DV=Dry vegetated (consistent with wetland class); DVI=Dry, vegetated (indistinguishable from surrounding uplands)
****
Y= Reasonably Permanent (Sec 3 public Lands Act body of water), N=No (Not permanent, a wetland regulated under the Water Act)
*****
M = Marsh, SS=Shrubby Swamp
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Photo Date
(M/D/Y)
Project #
Resolution
Season*
Precipitation
Wetland 7
Photo Notes
Year
**
Month
**
Day/
Week
**
Open Water
or Wetland
Vegetation
***
Assessment of
Permanence
****
Class
*****
1968-00-00
68-83J
1:31680
-
N
-
-
DV
N
M-G
1978-04-19
S78-193
1:25000
S
W
D
D
W
N
M-G
1987-00-00
87-089 83J
1:30000
-
N
-
-
DVI
N
N/A
2007-00-00
01-200Tr83J
1:40000
-
N
-
-
DVI
N
N/A
2013-04-20
Google Earth
-
S
N
-
-
W
N
M-G
2018
Bing Maps
-
-
-
-
-
DV
N
M-G
Number of Years Dry Over Photo Record:
4
*
S=Spring (April to June); Sum =Mid-Late Summer (June to Sept; F= Fall (Sept Nov)
**
D= Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
***
W=Water present/inundated; D=Dry; DV=Dry vegetated (consistent with wetland class); DVI=Dry, vegetated (indistinguishable from surrounding uplands)
****
Y= Reasonably Permanent (Sec 3 public Lands Act body of water), N=No (Not permanent, a wetland regulated under the Water Act)
*****
M = Marsh, SS=Shrubby Swamp
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Appendix C: FWMIT Report
Species Summary Report
Report Created:
(source database: Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS))
1-Aug-2018 13:07
Species present within the current extent :
Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT)
Stocked Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Wildlife Inventory
GRIZZLY BEAR
Fish Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Buffer Extent
Radius or Dimensions
3 kilometers
541109, 5996225
NW 27 59 3 5
Centroid:
(Qtr Sec Twp Rng Mer)
Centroid (X,Y):
10-TM AEP Forest
Projection
Contact Information
http://aep.alberta.ca/about-us/contact-us/fisheries-wildlife-management-area-contacts.aspx
For contact information, please visit:
Display may contain: Base Map Data provided by the Government of Alberta under the Alberta Open Government Licence. Cadastral and
Dispositions Data provided by Alberta Data Partnerships.©GeoEye, all rights reserved. Information as depicted is subject to change,
therefore the Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility for discrepancies at time of use.
Map Results
1-Aug-2018 13:07
© 2018 Government of Alberta
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Appendix D: ACIMS Report
8/7/2018
Alberta Parks Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS) Search ACIMS Data
https://www.albertaparks.ca/acims-data/
1/2
Search ACIMS Data
Non-sensitive EOs: 1 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
5-03-059-27
4449
NBMUS6F020
S1S2
Rhodobryum ontariense
Ontario Rhodobryum moss
1966-08-03
Next Steps: See FAQ
Sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017)
M-RR-TTT
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Protected Areas: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
PROTECTED AREA NAME
TYPE
IUCN
No Protected Areas Found
Crown Reservations/Notations: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
NAME
TYPE
No Crown Reservations/Notations Found
Date: 7/8/2018
Requestor: Consultant
Reason for Request: Environmental Assessment
SEC: 27 TWP: 059 RGE: 03 MER: 5
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Appendix E: Landscape Analysis Tool Report
11:11:29
LAT Number:
0000052658
LAT Date: 2018-08-02
Project Name:
Project
Description:
Wetland Assessment
Barrhead County - Wetland Assessment NW 27-59-03 W5M
Disposition Type:
DLO
Purpose Type:
RMEM
Activity Type:
RMEM01DLOP
Licence of Occupation
Research, Monitoring and Education (M/NP)
Education / Research Activity
Responsibility of Applicants:
It is the applicant͛s responsibility to conduct a full review of the generated LAT Report, ensuring that you are aware
and have a full understanding of the identified standards and conditions, and any additional limitations that may also
be imposed by an approved higher level plan, reservation or notation or any other law or Order of the Province or the
Government of Canada that may impact the placement, construction or operation of the proposed disposition,
purpose and activity.
The applicant must assess if the proposed disposition, purpose and activity can meet the applicable
standards, conditions and any limitations which will subsequently determine if the application can be submitted to the
regulatory body. Applicants should complete a thorough review of regulatory and application processes including
supporting procedural documents and the generated LAT Reports prior to
making this determination.
Where the applicant chooses not to meet, or is not able to meet, one or more Approval Standards or higher level plans
within the generated LAT Report as submitted as part of the application, or any affected
reservations as identified within the land status report, the applicant is required to complete the appropriate
mitigation as part of their supplement submission that addresses individually each of the items not being met.
The information provided within the LAT Tool is a spatial representation of features provided to the applicant for
activity and land use planning. The accuracy of these layers varies depending on the resource
value being represented. The regulatory body insists that site visits, wildlife surveys and groundtruthing
efforts are completed to ensure that you, the applicant can meet the procedures detailed within the Pre-
Application Requirements for Formal Dispositions, the identified approval standards, operating conditions
and Best Management Practices as represented within the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.
Proximity to Watercourse/Waterbodies:
Applicants will ensure that standards or conditions for Watercourse/Waterbody features as identified
within the generated LAT Report are followed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the
identified setbacks and buffers are properly established through a pre-site assessment and maintained.
NOTE: Be aware that the submission of a LAT Report as part of an application submission does not infer
approval of the activity. The standards and conditions identified within the LAT Report may be subject to
change based on regulatory review.
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Base Features
Green/White Area
White Area
Municipality
County of Barrhead No. 11
FMA
FMU
WO2
Provincial Grazing Reserve
Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve
PLUZ Areas
Provincial Sanctuaries
Wildlife Corridors
Restricted Area
Game Bird
Zone 4
Seasonal
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Higher Level Plans
Integrated Resource Plan
(Local)
Integrated Resource Plan
(Subregional)
Access Management Plan
Landscape Management Plan
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Additional Application Requirements
Wildlife Survey
No
DND Area
While no specific historic resource concerns have been identified within the proposed activity area, Section 31 of the
Historical Resources Act states that ͞a person who discovers a historic resource in the course of making an excavation
for a purpose other than for the purpose of seeking historic resources shall forthwith notify the Minister of the
discovery.͟Should a historic resource be encountered with the construction or operation of this disposition,
information on who to contact can be found on the Ministry of Culture and Tourism͛s website in; Standard
Requirements under the Historical Resources Act: Reporting the Discovery of Historic Resources.
Historic Resources Application Required: No
Historical Resources
HRV Rating
Category
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Sensitive Features
Wildlife and Other Sensitive Species
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region:
Federal Orders:
Intersected
Burrowing Owl Range
Caribou Range
Colonial Nesting Birds
Eastern Short-horned Lizard Range
Endangered and Threatened Plants
Ranges
Greater Sage Grouse Range
Greater Sage Grouse Leks and Buffer
Grizzly Bear Zone
Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Areas
Mountain Goat and Sheep Areas
Ord¶s Kangaroo Rat Range
Other Sensitive and
Endangered Species
Intersected
Piping Plover Waterbodies
Sensitive Amphibians Ranges
Sensitive Raptor Range
Sensitive Snake Species Range
Sharp-tailed Grouse Leks and Buffer
Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey
Special Access Zone
Swift Fox Range
Trumpeter Swan Buffer
Trumpeter Swan
Waterbodies/Watercourse
Intersected
Greater Sage Grouse
Intersected
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region
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Quarter
Section
Township
Range
Meridian
Road Allow. Sensitive Features Identified
SE
34
59
3
5
SW
34
59
3
5
RW
NE
27
59
3
5
NW
27
59
3
5
NE
28
59
3
5
NW
27
59
3
5
RW
SW
34
59
3
5
Alberta Township System (ATS) Land List
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0000052658
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Land Management
Report ID Approval
Condition
1 1011-AS
Incidental Activities as referenced on the associated supplement that fall
within the sizing parameters, as defined within the PLAR Approvals and
Authorizations Administrative Procedure¶s as amended, identified at the
time of application are subject to the conditions of the associated
disposition and shall be available for use for a term of four years from date
of disposition approval.
2 1013-AS
Where an Integrated Resource Plan or a Reservation/Protective Notation
identifies a greater set back, the greater set back shall prevail.
3 1014-AS
Additional applications for access will not be permitted if access under
disposition already exists.
4 1015-AS
Where a Higher Level Plan exists, the direction provided within that plan
shall be followed.
5 1017-AS
For activities that fall within any Protective Notation (PNT) lands with a
purpose code 400 Series encompassing a section of land (259 hectares) or
less, located in the Provincial White Area (i.e., Provincial settled lands), all
construction activities shall be built and occur within lands developed as
range improvement. Where no range improvement exists, activities shall
occur within 100 metres of the perimeter (i.e., outside boundary), with the
following exceptions:
pipeline construction activities
6 1023
The disposition holder shall repair or replace any identified improvements
(e.g., fences, water control structures, and signage) that were damaged as
a result of industry activities on the land to pre-existing condition within 30
days of entry or immediately if occupied by livestock.
7 1024
The disposition holder shall maintain all activities for proper drainage of
surface water.
8 1026
For activities that occur on Canadian Forces Bases, the disposition holder
shall coordinate all activities through Energy Industry Control at (780) 842-
5850 for activity on Canadian Forces Base/Area Support Unit, Wainwright,
and (780) 573-7206 for activity on Canadian Forces Base/Area Support
Unit, Cold Lake.
9 1028
The disposition holder shall comply with all requirements and direction as
defined within the Pre-Application Requirements for Formal Dispositions as
amended.
10 1030
The disposition holder shall not cause surface disturbance in coulees or
through river benchland areas-excluding access, pipelines and linear
easements crossing the watercourse feature..
11 1032
In addition to complying with Federal, provincial and local laws and
regulations respecting the environment, including release of substances,
the disposition holder shall, to the regulatory body¶s satisfaction, take
necessary precautions to prevent contamination of land, water bodies and
the air with particulate and gaseous matter, which, in the opinion of the
regulatory body in its sole discretion, is or may be harmful.
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12 1033
The disposition holder shall remove all garbage and waste material from
this site to the satisfaction of the regulatory body, in its sole discretion.
13 1037
Entry is not allowed within the boundaries of any research or sample plot.
14 1038
When planned activities cross designated or recreation trail(s) or when
operations encroach on those trail(s), the disposition holder shall ensure
that:
Lines crossing trail(s) are constructed in a manner that will not remove
snow from the trail(s), produce ruts in the trail(s), or otherwise adversely
affect travel.
No mechanical equipment is permitted to travel along the trail(s), unless
approved in writing by an officer of the regulatory body.
Warning signs are posted along trail(s) during construction and
reclamation activities advising trail users of the upcoming crossing location.
Any recording devices or equipment laid along the trail(s) are placed off of
the travel portion so that the geophones do not interfere with travel.
15 1046
Where a Wildfire Prevention Plan and/or FireSmart Plan is required for
review and approval by the Wildfire Management Branch, the disposition
holder shall ensure any proposed clearing on public land has been agreed
to by the regulatory body.
Vegetation
Report ID Approval
Condition
16 1101
Manage all weeds as per the Weed Control Act.
17 1105
Chemical application for the purpose of vegetation control, shall occur in
accordance with the Pesticide Regulation and Environmental Code of
Practice for Pesticides.
18 1106
The disposition holder shall salvage all merchantable timber and haul to the
location of end use unless a request for waiver is approved under the
Forests Act.
19 1107
The disposition holder shall salvage timber according to the utilization
standards for the overlapping timber disposition(s) (i.e., FMA, CTL, DTL) or,
where no overlapping timber disposition exists, as per the approved forest
management plan.
20 1108
The disposition holder must slash, limb and buck flat to the ground all
woody debris and leaning trees created by the activity. The length of
slashed woody debris shall not exceed 2.4 metres.
21 1109
On forested lands, the disposition holder shall dispose of excess coarse
woody debris remaining after rollback or stockpiling for interim/final
reclamation.
22 1110
The disposition holder shall dispose of coarse woody debris within
FireSmart Community Zones by burning unless a Debris Management Plan
has been approved under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.
23 1112
The disposition holder shall not allow timber storage piles or windrows to
encroach into standing timber.
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Soil
Report ID Approval
Condition
24 1130-AS
Permafrost degradation is not permitted. Onsite permafrost depth must be
maintained to the same depth as offsite control.
25 1131-AS
In permafrost areas, surface stripping shall not occur.
26 1133
The Disposition holder shall suspend all activities during adverse ground
conditions.
27 1134
The disposition holder shall prevent and control erosion (surface and
subsurface) and sedimentation on all disturbed lands.
28 1135
The disposition holder must install and maintain erosion control measures
(e.g., silt fences, matting, gravel, and check dams).
29 1136
The disposition holder shall not remove soil from the disposition unless
authorized. This includes all soil horizons and all soil types (e.g. leaf litter,
organic soils such as muskeg, and clay fill material are all included).
30 1137
The Disposition holder must not bury topsoil.
31 1138
Where soil disturbance occurs from site construction or linear trenching of
a minimum of 12 inches or greater, the disposition holder must salvage all
topsoil if present (topsoil includes the leaf litter layer (LFH) and the A
horizon) as follows;
Where two-lift stripping occurs, topsoil and part or all of the upper subsoil
(B horizon) must be stripped and stored separately.
Where topsoil is less than 15 centimetres, conservation shall include the
topsoil plus part of the upper subsoil (B horizon) up to a total depth of 15
centimetres (unless the B horizon is considered chemically unsuitable as
outlined in the May 2001 Salt Contamination Assessment Guidelines, as
amended).
32 1139
The disposition holder shall store reclamation materials separately (topsoil,
subsoil,) on the disposition, such that it can be distributed evenly over the
disturbed area for progressive (interim) and/or final reclamation. LFH and
coarse woody debris are suitable for storage with topsoil. Reclamation
materials must not be buried.
33 1140
Wood chips shall not be mixed with forest floor and/or surface soil. It cannot
be spread to a depth greater than 5 cm as defined in the directive ID 2009-
01 Management of Wood Chips on Public Land.
34 1141
Storage piles/windrows of reclamation material shall not encroach into
standing timber.
35 1142
Soil sterilants are prohibited.
36 1144
In permafrost areas, the disposition holder shall utilize snow (natural or
man-made) to establish a level surface.
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Watercourse / Waterbody
Report ID Approval
Condition
37 1171-AS
The disposition holder shall not interrupt natural drainage (including
ephemeral and fens), block water flow or alter the water table.
38 1173-AS
The disposition holder shall construct activities outside the appropriate
watercourse setbacks , except for vehicle or pipeline crossings:
a) Intermittent watercourses and springs shall have a setback of at least 45
metres from the top of the break.
b) Small Permanent watercourses shall have a setback of at least 45
metres from the top of the break.
c) Large Permanent watercourses shall have a setback of at least 100
metres from the top of the break.
39 1174-AS
The disposition holder shall maintain the following waterbody setbacks from
the disposition edge for all site activities, or paralleling linear dispositions,
or pipeline bore site:
a) A minimum setback of 45 metres of undisturbed vegetation shall be
maintained from non-permanent seasonal wetlands.
b) A minimum setback of 100 metres from the bed and shore of semi-
permanent and permanent ponds/wetlands, shallow open water ponds and
lakes.
40 1179
The disposition holder shall not deposit or place debris, soil or other
deleterious materials into or through any watercourse and/or waterbody, or
on the ice of any watercourse and/or waterbody.
41 1184
Access (off-disposition) for water withdrawal requires an Approval or
Authorization from the regulatory body.
42 1186
Where surface disturbance will occur and a risk of surface erosion exists,
the disposition holder shall install and maintain sediment control structures
to dissipate the flow of water and capture sediment prior to it entering a
watercourse or waterbody.
43 1194
The disposition holder shall not remove or use water from dugouts, surface
ponds, springs, or water wells within the grazing disposition unless an
approval is issued from the Environment and Parks (GoA) agrologist.
44 1196
All licences, authorizations and approvals issued under the Alberta
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act or Public Lands
Act should not be taken to mean the proponent (applicant) has complied
with federal legislation. Proponents should contact Habitat Management,
Fisheries and Oceans in relation to the application of federal laws relating
to the Fisheries Act (Canada).
Fisheries Protection Program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A6
Telephone: 1-855-852-8320
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Proponents should also contact the Navigation Protection Program,
Canadian Coast Guard, 4253-97 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5Y7,
phone: (780) 495-4220, relating to the Navigation Protection Act.
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Reclamation
Report ID Approval
Condition
45 1202
The disposition holder shall utilize natural recovery, on all native
landscapes (forested, wetlands, riparian, and peatlands) for all areas of the
site, not required for operations or padded with clay. Natural recovery is to
be implemented within 1 growing season of completions (post-drill) or for
sites that are not drilled within 1 growing season of construction.
Assisted natural recovery is allowed on high erosion sites, sites prone to
weeds, agronomic invasion, or padded sites (forested and peatland).
a) During assisted natural recovery when reseeding with herbaceous seed
native to the Natural Subregion or agronomic annuals and seed mixes as
approved by the regulatory body, shall be free of the species listed in the
Weed Control Act. A seed certificate (under the rules and regulation of the
Canada Seeds Act) for each species shall be provided to the regulatory
body upon request.
b) Assisted natural recovery can be used for planting woody species for the
purpose of accelerated reclamation. The woody species must be native to
the Natural Subregion and follow the Alberta Forest Genetic Resource
Management and Conservation Standards as amended.
46 1203
The disposition holder shall when seeding pasture or cultivated lands, use
agronomic or forage seed that meets or exceeds Certified #1 as outlined in
the Canada Seeds Act and Seeds Regulations. Seed mixes are to be free
of species listed in the Weed Control Act. A seed certificate (under the
rules and regulation of the Canada Seeds Act) for each species shall be
provided to the regulatory body upon request.
47 1204
Revegetation with trees or shrubs within the Green Area shall be consistent
with the Alberta Forest Genetic Resource Management and Conservation
Standards document.
48 1206
Coarse woody debris that is stored for final reclamation for greater than 12
months must be mixed with the top soil (LFH/Ae).
49 1207
Slash and rollback accumulations are not permitted within 5 meters of the
perimeter of the disposition boundary greater than what is already occurring
on the surrounding undisturbed forest floor.
50 1210
Upon cancellation and abandonment, the disposition holder shall contour
the disturbed land to an acceptable land form using chemically suitable
overburden and/or subsoil. The disposition holder shall replace topsoil and
restore the natural drainage by removing any culverts and fills.
51 1211
Upon abandonment or as directed by the regulatory body, the disposition
holder shall reclaim the disposition to the pre-disturbance land use
(forested, grassland, cultivated, mineral wetland and peatlands) unless a
change in land use is approved in writing by the regulatory body.
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Wildlife
Report ID Approval
Condition
52 1280
The disposition holder is required to conduct a wildlife sweep of the
immediate area (site plus 100 metres) prior to entry and construction to
identify wildlife features. All observations must be reported to the regional
AEP Wildlife Biologist, the issuing regulatory body, and entered into the
Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS).
53 1281-AS
Where the presence of an important wildlife feature including; mineral licks,
raptor nests, active den sites, and hibernacula, is known or identified
through a Wildlife Sweep, the disposition holder shall leave a buffer zone of
a minimum width of 100m undisturbed vegetation, where an established
buffer does not already exist (e.g. Species at Risk).
If species are identified during the wildlife sweep, the disposition holder
must produce the Wildlife Sweep to the regulatory body for review before
continuing with the approved activity. Results from Wildlife Sweeps must
be provided to the regulatory body upon request.
54 1286
All licences, authorizations and approvals issued under the Alberta
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act or Public Lands
Act should not be taken to mean the proponent (applicant) has complied
with federal legislation. Proponents should contact Environment Canada,
Canadian Wildlife Service in relation to the application of federal laws
relating to the Migratory Birds Convention Act (protection of eggs and
nests) and the Species at Risk Act.
Environmental Stewardship Branch | Prairie & Northern Region
Environment Canada
Eastgate Offices, 9250±49th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 1K5
Telephone: 1-780-951-8600
Email: [email protected]
Web address: http://www.ec.gc.ca/paom-itmb/default.asp?
lang=En&n=AB36A082-1
Web address: http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/
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