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BAPTISTE LAKE
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
September 2021 | Bylaw No. 131-21
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
SUMMER VILLAGE OF
WEST BAPTISTE
SUMMER VILLAGE OF
SOUTH BAPTISTE
SUMMER VILLAGE OF
SUNSET BEACH
SUMMER VILLAGE OF
WHISPERING HILLS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Athabasca County, the Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, and Whispering Hills
would like to thank the community members who contributed to the Baptiste Lake Intermunicipal Development
Plan (IDP) by attending public meetings and providing written feedback. This IDP is the result of your community
pride and hard work.
INTERMUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Athabasca County
Summer Village of South Baptiste
Larry Armfelt
Reeve
Wendy Appleby
Deputy Mayor
Ryan Maier
County Manager
Reg Stapley
Councillor
Shirley Moerman
Director, Planning and
Development
Ed Tomaszyk
Chief Administrative Officer
Summer Village of Sunset Beach
Summer Village of West Baptiste
Jack Margolus
Mayor
Keith Wilson
Mayor
Kim Bancroft
Chief Administrative Officer
Vivian Driver
Chief Administrative Officer
Summer Village of Whispering Hills
Curtis Schoepp
Mayor
Kim Bancroft
Chief Administrative Officer
PROJECT TEAM
Jane Dauphinee
Principal and Senior Planner, Municipal Planning Services
Brad MacDonald
Senior Planner, Municipal Planning Services
Allison Rosland
Planner, Municipal Planning Services
The Baptiste Lake Intermunicipal
Development Plan Area is located
within Treaty 6 Territory, the
traditional lands of the Cree, Dene,
Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux,
as well as the Métis people.
Land use planning recognizes the
interconnected nature of water
systems and human culture.
Responsible land use and resource
management of lands in the Plan
Area did not begin with this plan;
Indigenous Peoples have been and
continue to be stewards of the land
and water.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTERPRETATION
1
1.
INTRODUCTION
2
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE IDP
2
1.2
HISTORY OF WORKING TOGETHER
2
1.3
PLAN PRINCIPLES
3
1.4
PLAN ORGANIZATION
3
1.5
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
4
1.6
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER PLANS
4
1.7
PLANNING HIERARCHY
7
2.
ABOUT THE PLAN AREA
8
2.1
PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
8
2.2
DEMOGRAPHICS
8
2.3
CURRENT LAND USE DISTRICTS
8
2.4
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
9
2.5
BAPTISTE LAKE AND THE WATERSHED
9
2.6
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
10
2.7
DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
11
2.8
AMENITIES AND LOCAL FEATURES
13
3.
FUTURE LAND USE
14
3.1
FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT
14
3.2
AGRICULTURE AREA
15
3.3
RESIDENTIAL AREA
16
3.4
COMMERCIAL AREA
18
3.5
CROWN LAND AREA
20
4.
GENERAL LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
21
4.1
EXISITING AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
21
4.2
RESERVES AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATERSHED
22
4.3
NATURAL RESOURCES
25
4.4
AREA STRUCTURE PLAN, CONCEPTUAL PLAN, AND OUTLINE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
25
5.
INFRASTRUCTURE
27
5.1
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
27
5.2
UTILITIES AND SERVICING
28
6.
WORKING TOGETHER
30
6.1
PLAN ADMINISTRATION
30
6.2
INTERMUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
31
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6.3
COMMUNICATION
32
6.4
CIRCULATION AND REFERRAL
33
6.5
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
37
6.6
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
39
6.7
ANNEXATION
39
7.
MAPS
40
MAP 1 - PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
41
MAP 2 - FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT
42
MAP 3 - REFERRAL AREA
43
APPENDIX A
44
A1. INFORMATION MAPS
44
MAP A1 - CURRENT LAND USE AND DISTRICTS NORTH
45
MAP A2 - CURRENT LAND USE AND DISTRICTS SOUTH
46
MAP A3 - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
47
MAP A4 - BAPTISTE LAKE INLETS AND OUTLETS
48
MAP A5 - ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
49
MAP A6 - DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
50
MAP A7 - AMENITIES AND COMMUNITY FEATURES
51
APPENDIX B
52
B1. DEFINITIONS
52
APPENDIX C
56
C.1 SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR SETBACKS
57
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INTERPRETATION
The Baptiste Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (the IDP) has been written with the purpose of being a
document that can easily be read and used by the Councils, Administrations, residents, and development
proponents. This section intends to provide greater clarity to the reader with respect to abbreviations, common
terms, and the interpretation of policy statements.
COMMON ACRONYMS AND SHORT FORM
ALSA
Alberta Land Stewardship Act
ALUF
Alberta Land Use Framework
ARP
Area Redevelopment Plan
ASP
Area Structure Plan
BAILS
Baptiste and Island Lake Stewardship
Society
BMP
Best Management Practices
COUNTY
Athabasca County
ESA
Environmentally Significant Area
HRIA
Historic Resource Impact Assessment
ICF
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
IDP
Intermunicipal Development Plan
LID
Low Impact Development
LUB
Land Use Bylaw
MDP
Municipal Development Plan
MGA
Municipal Government Act
Summer
Villages
South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste,
Whispering Hills
UARP
Upper Athabasca Regional Plan
WMP
Watershed Management Plan
POLICY STATEMENTS
Policies in this IDP are written in the active tense using SHALL, MUST, WILL, SHOULD, or MAY statements and
are intended to be interpreted as follows:
Where SHALL, MUST, or WILL is used in a statement, the statement is considered MANDATORY, usually in
relation to a declaration of action, legislative direction, or situation where a desired result is REQUIRED.
Where SHOULD is used in a statement, the intent is that the statement is strongly ENCOURAGED. Alternatives
can be proposed where the statement is not reasonable or practical for a given situation, or where unique or
unforeseen circumstances provide for result in courses of action that would satisfy the general intent of the
statement. However, the general intent is for compliance.
Where MAY is used in a statement, it means there is a CHOICE in applying the statement and denotes
discretionary compliance or the ability to alter the requirements as presented.
The participating
municipalities for this IDP are:
Athabasca County
Summer Village of South
Baptiste
Summer Village of Sunset
Beach
Summer Village West
Baptiste
Summer Village of
Whispering Hills
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1.
INTRODUCTION
The Baptiste Lake IDP is a statutory plan adopted by bylaw by Athabasca County and the Summer Villages of
South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, and Whispering Hills.
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE IDP
An IDP is a statutory plan prepared by two or more municipalities that share a common border. The purpose of
the IDP is to ensure that future development concepts and land use policies for areas of mutual interest are
coordinated between the municipalities, and establish processes for communication, referral, and dispute
resolution to mitigate the risk of future land use conflicts between the partnering municipalities. This IDP applies
to lands within Athabasca County and the Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, and
Whispering Hills. The Plan Area is identified on Map 1 - Plan Area Boundary.
The municipal policy frameworks contained within the County's and Summer Villages' respective Municipal
Development Plans (MDPs) support the preparation of an IDP.
The County and Summer Villages recognize that all of the municipalities party to this IDP are equal and have a
right to growth and development. The County and Summer Villages have agreed that a negotiated IDP is the
preferred method of addressing intermunicipal land use planning issues within the Plan Area and that an IDP
represents the best opportunity for continuing a cooperative working relationship. Policies within this IDP are not
intended nor shall be interpreted to fetter the discretion or autonomy of each municipality's Council.
1.2
HISTORY OF WORKING TOGETHER
The County and the Summer Villages have a long history of informally working together. Intermunicipal planning
initiatives around the lake date back to 1979 when the Baptiste Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP) was prepared in
collaboration with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Planning Services Division. The ASP, which was adopted by the
County and the Summer Village of Sunset Beach, included a future land use concept to guide land management
and development within the Plan Area that included lands around the entire lake. When the ASP was adopted,
South Baptiste, West Baptiste and Whispering Hills were not yet summer villages; they separated from the County
in 1983 to form individual summer villages. In 2002 (as part of reviewing and updating its MDP), the County
rescinded the Baptiste Lake ASP. In 2014, the Summer Village of West Baptiste also repealed the Baptiste Lake
ASP. In 2019, the Baptiste and Island Lakes Stewardship Society (BAILS) in collaboration with Athabasca County,
the Summer Villages of Sunset Beach, South Baptiste, West Baptiste, Whispering Hills, Island Lake, and Island
Lake South, prepared the 2019 Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management Plan that combined the
knowledge gained from research on the lake watershed with identified actions to help protect the health of the
lakes. This IDP will enable the partnering municipalities to continue working together collaboratively, to develop
a joint, up-to-date land management plan for Baptiste Lake that incorporates the most recent environmental,
This IDP between Athabasca
County and the Summer
Villages of South Baptiste,
Sunset Beach, West Baptiste,
and Whispering Hills
continues the effort of the
municipalities to work
together to efficiently
coordinate future
development, land use
policies, and long-term
growth around Baptiste Lake.
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demographic and development data. The IDP supports the partnering municipalities' efforts to ensure that land
use and land management around the lake is consistent, transparent, and formally incorporates watershed
management best practices and recommendations.
1.3
PLAN PRINCIPLES
The IDP is guided by the seven planning principles outlined on the right. These principles are derived from the IDP
requirements outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), as well as the provincial Land Use Policies. These
principles guided the development of plan policies and are fundamental to the interpretation and implementation
of this IDP.
1.4 PLAN ORGANIZATION
The Baptiste Lake IDP has been organized into seven sections and three appendices.
1
INTRODUCTION
Includes the purpose of the plan, history, plan principles, plan organization,
legislative requirements for an IDP, and relationships to other plans.
2
ABOUT THE PLAN
AREA
Information about the Plan Area's demographic, land use, transportation,
and environmental features.
3
FUTURE LAND USE
Contains policies for specific land uses areas identified on Map 2 - Future
Land Use Concept.
4
GENERAL LAND USE
AND DEVELOPMENT
Contains policies for all land use and development activities in the Plan
Area.
5
INFRASTRUCTURE
Contains policies for infrastructure requirements in the Plan Area.
6
WORKING TOGETHER
Addresses the Intermunicipal Planning Committee (IPC), intermunicipal
communication, circulation and referral procedures, amendment and
repeal processes, dispute resolution processes, and criteria for future
annexation.
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MAPS
Maps that illustrate specific policies in the IDP. These maps are also
intended to aid in intermunicipal decision making between the County and
the Summer Villages on matters of land use and development.
A
APPENDIX A
Information maps that identify major development considerations in the
Plan Area. These maps will not be approved as part of the IDP and may be
updated from time-to-time as updated information is available.
B
APPENDIX B
Definitions for key terms used in the IDP, intended to aid in the
interpretation of plan principles and policies.
C
APPENDIX C
Sustainable Resource Development Recommended Guidelines for
Setbacks.
PRINCIPLE 1
Maintain open, fair, and honest
communication.
PRINCIPLE 2
Identify compatible and
complementary land uses within
the Plan Area to ensure that future
development is mutually beneficial
and compatible.
PRINCIPLE 3
Respect and maintain the local
heritage and character of the
region.
PRINCIPLE 4
Ensure efficient use of land,
infrastructure, public services, and
public facilities.
PRINCIPLE 5
Incorporate watershed
management planning best
practices.
PRINCIPLE 6
Identify and protect
environmentally sensitive features.
PRINCIPLE 7
Provide for effective IDP
administration and implementation
mechanisms.
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1.5
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for IDPs are outlined in Section 631 of the MGA
and are summarized on the right.
The Baptiste Lake IDP is consistent with requirements for
intermunicipal collaboration and IDPs identified within the
MGA.
1.6
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER
PLANS
There are existing statutory and non-statutory plans for the
lands within in the Plan Area including MDPs and Watershed
Management Plans (WMPs).
1.6.1
Upper Athabasca Regional Plan
The Upper Athabasca Regional Plan (UARP) has not yet been
started by the Province of Alberta. The County and Summer
Villages are located entirely within the UARP plan area.
The UARP will use a cumulative effects management
approach to set policy direction for municipalities to achieve
environmental, economic, and social outcomes within the
Upper Athabasca Region. The UARP has not yet been
approved; when the UARP comes into effect, it will apply to all
Plan Area municipalities as they are within the Upper
Athabasca Region. Until the UARP is approved, the provincial
Land Use Policies continue to be in effect for the County and
the Summer Villages.
Pursuant to section 13 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act,
S.A. 2009, c A-26.8, as amended (ALSA), regional plans are
legislative instruments. Pursuant to section 15(1) of ALSA, the Regulatory Details of the UARP are enforceable as
law and bind the Crown, decision makers, local governments and all other persons while the remaining portions
are statements of policy to inform and are not intended to have binding legal effect.
The Alberta Land Use Framework (ALUF) sets out an approach to managing public and private lands and natural
resources to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental, and social goals. The ALUF establishes the
Alberta government's model for the UARP and other regional plans, and identifies three desired outcomes:
An IDP must address:
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Future land use within the
area
-
The manner of and the
proposals for future
development in the area
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The provision of
transportation systems for
the area (generally or
specifically)
-
The coordination of
intermunicipal programs
relating to the physical,
social and economic
development of the area
-
Environmental matters
within the area (generally or
specifically)
-
Any other matter relating to
the physical, social or
economic development of
the area that the Councils
consider necessary
An IDP must include:
-
A procedure to be used to
resolve or attempt to resolve
any conflict between the
municipalities that have
adopted the IDP
-
A procedure to be used to
amend or repeal the IDP
-
Provisions relating to the
administration of the IDP
Figure 1. Planning Regions of Alberta
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a healthy economy supported by our land and natural resources;
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healthy ecosystems and environment; and
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people-friendly communities with ample recreational and cultural opportunities.
The participating municipalities have worked closely to ensure that the IDP has been developed in a manner that
adheres to the intended purpose of the regional plans, as identified in the ALUF.
1.6.2
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
All municipalities in Alberta are required to adopt an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) with each
municipality with whom they share a common border. This IDP is consistent with the policies, communication
and collaboration processes identified in the applicable ICF.
1.6.3
Municipal Development Plans
A Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a statutory plan that guides the future growth and development of a
municipality. The MDP sets the vision on how to accommodate this growth responsibly and serves as an
important decision-making tool for Council, Administration, and all stakeholders.
The participating municipalities respect that each municipality will identify their individual visions and priorities
for future land use growth and development through their respective MDPs. However, this plan notes that each
municipality's MDP supports regional collaboration through the implementation of an IDP.
All MDPs must be consistent with an approved IDP; the policies and future land use concept of the Baptiste Lake
IDP are consistent with the Athabasca County MDP and the MDPs for Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset
Beach, West Baptiste, and Whispering Hills.
1.6.4
Area Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans
Area Structure Plans (ASPs) and Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs) are statutory plans adopted by a municipality.
They provide a policy framework for future subdivision and development for a particular area at a local level. They
provide land use, access, and servicing policy direction for specific neighbourhoods or areas of a municipality.
An ASP or an ARP must be consistent with an approved IDP and MDP. Currently, there are no approved ASPs or
ARPs within the Plan Area.
Municipal Development Plans
(MDPs) and Area Structure
Plans (ASPs) must be
consistent with approved
Intermunicipal Development
Plans (IDPs).
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1.6.5
Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management Plan
In May 2019, the BAILS completed the Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The WMP
was prepared in collaboration with Athabasca
County, the Summer Villages of Sunset Beach,
South Baptiste, West Baptiste, Whispering Hills,
Island
Lake,
and
Island
Lake
South,
stakeholders,
volunteers,
and
partner
organizations.
Initiation of the WMP began after the BAILS
formed in 2014 as lake stewardship group and
identified the need for WMP for Baptiste Lake
and Island Lake. The WMP includes long-term
goals but is primarily focused on an action plan
for the next five years. The WMP focuses on the
following eight topics:
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a watershed approach;
-
stewardship;
-
knowledge;
-
lake levels;
-
water quality;
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aquatic ecosystem health;
-
land use; and
-
climate variability.
Figure 2. Baptiste Lake Watershed
The Baptiste and Island Lake
Watershed Management Plan
was prepared in 2019 and
focuses on an action plan for
the next five years.
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1.7
PLANNING HIERARCHY
The chart on the left identifies
how an IDP relates to other
provincial acts and
regulations, intermunicipal
collaboration efforts, statutory
plans, and planning
processes.
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2. ABOUT THE PLAN AREA
2.1
PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
The Plan Area for the Baptiste Lake IDP is identified on Map 1 - Plan Area Boundary. The Plan Area includes all
of the lands within the Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste and Whispering Hills,
and lands within the Athabasca County.
The Plan Area is located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of the Town of Athabasca. The Plan Area
constitutes approximately 2642 hectares of land including lands within the County and the entirety of the Summer
Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste and Whispering Hills, but excluding the area of Baptiste
Lake.
2.2 DEMOGRAPHICS
The total population of the Athabasca County is 7,869 (Statistics Canada, 2016). In the Plan Area, there are
approximately 200 dwellings. Based on the County's average household size of 2.5 persons, the County
population in Plan Area is estimated to be 500, which is approximately 6.4% of the County's total population.
According to the 2016 Statistics Canada census, the total permanent population in each of the summer villages
is:
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South Baptiste (SB): 66
-
West Baptiste (WB): 38
-
Sunset Beach (SU): 49
-
Whispering Hills (WH): 142
The census data reflects the Summer Villages' permanent population, not the seasonal population, which
increases significantly during the summer months when the non-permanent residents return to the lake.
2.3 CURRENT LAND USE DISTRICTS
Current Land Use Districts for the County and Summer Villages in the Plan Area include:
Athabasca County (AC)
South Baptiste (SB)
Sunset Beach (SU)
A - Agriculture
R1 - Residential
R1 - Residential
CL - Crown Land
R1a - Small Lot Residential
P - Public Reserve
CR1 - Country Residential
R2 - Residential Estate
AS - Agricultural Small Holding
C2 - General Commercial
C - Commercial
P - Community
Source: Statistics Canada 2016,
Athabasca County
142
38
49
66
500
0
200
400
600
WH
WB
SU
SB
AC
Figure 3. Estimated Permanent Population
in the Plan Area
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West Baptiste (WB)
Whispering Hills (WH)
R1 - Residential
R1 - General Residential
RSH - Rural Small Holding
R2 - Large Parcel Residential
RPL - Reserve and Public Lands
P - Parks and Reserves
Policies within the IDP are informed by the current land use pattern within the Plan Area and have been designed
to distinguish between requirements for redevelopment and new development in order to minimize the potential
for negative impacts on existing community members and/or developments. Existing land uses are identified on
Map A1 - Current Land Use and Districts North and Map A2 - Current Land Use and Districts South in Appendix
A.
2.4 TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Map A3 - Transportation and Infrastructure identifies the transportation network and infrastructure within the
Plan Area.
2.4.1
Road Network
Within the Plan Area are the following transportation routes and networks:
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Provincial Highways 2 and 812, which provide access to the Plan Area from the east; and
-
local County and Summer Village road networks.
There is no rail within the Plan Area.
2.4.2
Water Servicing
Water servicing in the Plan Area is provided by individual private wells and cisterns.
2.4.3
Wastewater Servicing
Wastewater servicing is provided through private on-site systems.
2.5 BAPTISTE LAKE AND THE WATERSHED
Map A4 - Baptiste Lake Inlets and Outlets identifies the inlets and outlets of Baptiste Lake. The Plan Area is
primarily located within the Baptiste Lake Watershed, which is part of the Athabasca Watershed. The Baptiste
Lake Watershed encompasses a large area and includes lands within multiple municipal jurisdictions including:
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the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River, Athabasca County, and the Summer Villages of South Baptiste,
Sunset Beach, West Baptiste and Whispering Hills.
The lake is a moderately-sized Alberta lake with a surface area of 9.81 square kilometres. Baptiste Lake has two
distinct basins joined by shallow narrows, which is less than 6 metres in depth. The two basins are of similar size;
the north basin is shallow with a maximum depth of 16 metres, while the south basin is significantly deeper at
27.5 metres maximum depth. The Baptiste Lake Watershed is about 30 times the size of the lake.
Baptiste Lake and nearby Island Lake outflow to the Athabasca River via Baptiste and Island creeks, respectively,
just before the river flows through the Town of Athabasca. The Baptiste Lake watershed is located in the 'Upper
Central Athabasca Sub-watershed', one of nine sub-watersheds that make up the Athabasca River watershed.
This area is a part of the Boreal Forest Natural Region, with a cold, sub-humid continental climate. Winters are
long and cold. Summers are short and warm. Annual precipitation (1981 - 2010) is about 460 millimetres,
although it has varied from 304 millimetres (2015) to 607 millimetres (1988). Most precipitation falls in June and
July. About 25% falls as snow between late-October and mid-April.
Baptiste Lake has thirteen (13) inlets and one (1) outlet. Ninety-two percent of the watershed drains into the lake
through the lake inlets. The remaining 8% of the watershed drains directly from the land to the lake by way of
overland runoff.
Over the past several decades, growing concerns have been raised about Baptiste Lake including issues such as
blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms, high or low lake levels, and poor fishing1. Adopting a consistent
approach to land management within the Plan Area, which includes the implementation of watershed
management best practices, to reduce sediment and phosphorus run-off entering the lake will help to address
these concerns and maintain and improve lake water quality.
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
Map A5 - Environmental Features shows the environmental and topographical features in the Plan Area.
2.6.1
Wetlands
Several provincially identified wetlands are located within the Plan Area. This data is derived from the Alberta
Merged Wetland Inventory, which identifies wetlands classified using the Canadian Wetland Classification
System.
2.6.2
Parks and Protected Areas
There are no provincial parks and protected areas within the Plan Area.
1 Information about Baptiste Lake (and the surrounding area) was adapted from the Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management
Plan (2019), prepared by the Baptiste and Island Lakes Society (BAILS). For more information, visit: www.bails.ca
BAPTISTE LAKE
CHARACTERISTICS
Lake Surface Area
9.81 km2
Maximum Length
7.48 km
Maximum Width
3.12 km
Maximum Depth
27.5 m
Mean Depth
8.6 m
Lake Elevation
579 m
Lake Volume
~85,500 m3
Watershed Area
288 km2
Watershed to Lake
Area Ratio
30 : 1
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2.6.3
Environmentally Significant Areas
There are seven quarter sections in the Plan Area that have been provincially identified as containing
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs).
The Province's "Environmentally Significant Areas in Alberta: 2014 Update" report states that ESAs are generally
defined as areas that are important to the long-term maintenance of biological diversity, physical landscape
features and/or other natural processes, both locally and within a larger spatial context. The report and
associated mapping information is intended to be an information tool that complements other information
sources to inform land-use planning and policy at local, regional, and provincial scales.
The ESAs in the Plan Area are primarily noted for:
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containing areas with ecological integrity which includes intact, connected landscapes of a large enough
area to enable connectivity and promote species diversity and richness, abundance and population
viability; and,
-
containing areas that contribute to water quality and water quantity and includes: rivers, streams
wetlands and lakes.
2.6.4
Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones
There are no Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones identified within the Plan Area. However, there is one Key Wildlife
and Biodiversity Zone located east of the Plan Area. Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones are considered to be a
combination of key winter ungulate habitat and higher habitat potential for biodiversity. These zones may contain
important riparian vegetation that is important for biodiversity and important winter ranges for ungulates. It is
worth noting that although the lands within the Plan Area are not identified within a Key Wildlife and Biodiversity
Zone, they do contain important riparian vegetation that supports biodiversity and would provide significant
winter ranges for ungulates.
2.7 DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Map A6 - Development Considerations identifies the existing features and developments that present
opportunities and constraints for future development. Features include: inactive landfills, transfer station, lagoon,
and oil and gas infrastructure within the Plan Area.
2.7.1
Active and Inactive Landfills
There are two inactive landfill sites within the Plan Area located on NW-35-66-24W4 and LL-16-66-24W4.
There is one inactive landfill located west of the western boundary of the Plan Area that is partially located within
SW-29-66-24W4 and SE-29-66-24W4.
The Subdivision and Development Regulation requires a 300 metre setback from the disposal area of inactive
landfills for schools, hospitals, food establishments or residential uses unless a reduced setback has been
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approved by Alberta Environment and Parks. The three inactive landfill sites have a required setback of 300
metres.
2.7.2
Transfer Stations
There is one transfer station within the Plan Area. The Whispering Hills Transfer Station is located southeast of
Whispering Hills on the inactive landfill site within NW-35-66-24W4. The Subdivision and Development Regulation
requires a 300 metre setback for schools, hospitals, food establishments or residential uses from the transfer
station.
2.7.3
Lagoons
There is one lagoon northeast of Baptiste Lake. The Subdivision and Development Regulation requires a 300 metre
setback for schools, hospitals, food establishments or residential uses from the lagoon. The setback requirement
does not affect lands within the Plan Area.
2.7.4
Oil and Gas Infrastructure
There is oil and gas development within the Plan Area; wellsite and pipeline infrastructure are located throughout
the Plan Area. The Subdivision and Development Regulation prohibits permanent dwellings, public facilities and
unrestricted country residential development within 100 metres of gas or oil well. Directive 079 - Surface
Development in Proximity to Abandoned Wells prohibits surface structures within a minimum 5 metre setback
from abandoned wells.
2.7.5
Water Wells
The Public Health Act requires a 450 metre setback for water wells from landfills, transfer stations, and lagoons.
2.7.6
Historic Resources
Currently, there are not any provincially recognized historic resources within the Plan Area. The Province's "Listing
of Historic Resources" identifies areas within Alberta that may contain historic resources including:
-
archaeological sites;
-
palaeontological sites;
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Indigenous traditional use sites of a historic resource nature (burials, ceremonial sites, etc.); and
-
historic structures.
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2.8 AMENITIES AND LOCAL FEATURES
Map A7 - Amenities and Community Features identifies the amenities and community features in the Plan Area.
2.8.1
Golf Courses
There are no golf courses within the Plan Area.
2.8.2
Boat Launches
There are four boat launches located in the Plan Area: two in White Gull, one in South Baptiste, and one in
Whispering Hills.
2.8.3
Community Centres
There is one community centre located in the Plan Area. The Grosmont Community Club is located in White Gull.
This community centre contains:
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community club; and
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ball diamonds.
2.8.4
Campgrounds, Day Use Areas, and RV Parks
The following campgrounds and day use areas are located within the Plan Area:
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Athabasca County Beach / Campground / Day Use Area;
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Burger Bar / RV Park:
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South Baptiste Cabins, RV, Camping and Storage; and
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Smallwood Campground in the County (LL-10-66-24W4).
2.8.5
Fire Hall
There is one fire hall in the Plan Area, which is the Baptiste Lake Fire Hall in West Baptiste.
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3. FUTURE LAND USE
3.1
FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT
Existing opportunities and constraints within the Plan Area relating to the physical characteristics of the area, the
location of existing municipal services, roadways, regional infrastructure, and the location of existing land uses
were carefully reviewed to identify the preferred location for future development and land uses.
The Future Land Use Concept for the Baptiste Lake IDP is established on Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept.
Development and subdivision within the Plan Area shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Concept on Map
2 and the policies in this section. The Future Land Use Concept will provide a guide for determining future land
use patterns within the Plan Area.
Policies for specific land uses in the Plan Area are provided for in the subsequent subsections. These policies are
intended to support the Future Land Use Concept.
Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept includes the following Future Land Use and Overlay Areas:
AGRICULTURE AREA
Lands within the AGRICULTURE AREA are intended for extensive
agricultural uses and rural residential uses, consistent with the uses
provided for in the Agriculture District of the County's LUB.
RESIDENTIAL AREA
Lands within the RESIDENTIAL AREA are identified as the preferred
location for higher density, multi-lot residential development.
COMMERCIAL AREA
Lands within the COMMERCIAL AREA are identified as the preferred
location for commercial uses that provide a benefit for the local
communities and the greater Baptiste Lake region.
CROWN LAND AREA
Lands within the CROWN LAND AREA are areas identified as the
preferred location for conservation and/or low impact recreational uses.
GOAL: FUTURE LAND USE
Development within the Plan Area
is consistent with the character of
the existing communities,
encourages appropriately scaled
residential and recreational
development, and incorporates
design features that minimize
negative impacts on significant
ecological features and water
resources within the Plan Area.
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3.2 AGRICULTURE AREA
The policies in this section apply to lands identified as Agriculture on Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept.
POLICIES
Agricultural Development and Activities
3.2.1
The continuation of existing agricultural uses shall be encouraged within this area to support the
agricultural community.
3.2.2
Agricultural uses allowed within the Agriculture Area shall be those uses identified in the Agriculture
District in the County LUB.
3.2.3
Confined feeding operations shall not be allowed within the Plan Area in order to minimize negative
impacts on settled rural residential areas within the County, the Summer Villages, and the water quality
of Baptiste Lake.
3.2.4
Encourage the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) in Agricultural Practices to limit
nutrients from entering streams and the lake shore (off-stream livestock watering, riparian areas
vegetative buffers).
Subdivision and Development of Agricultural Land for Other Uses
3.2.5
Subdivision and development for uses other than agricultural uses shall be designed to minimize the
fragmentation of agricultural lands.
3.2.6
Subdivision of agricultural land shall comply with the County's Municipal Development Plan policies
and the applicable provisions in County's Land Use Bylaw for the Agriculture District.
3.2.7
New multi-lot residential subdivision shall not be allowed unless an Area Structure Plan, Conceptual
Plan or Outline Plan has been approved by the County as per the requirements in the County's
Municipal Development Plan. The Area Structure Plan referral process shall be consistent with the
referral policies in Section 6.4.
3.2.8
The maximum parcel density allowed per quarter section shall be in accordance with the County's
MDP and the Agriculture District regulations in the County's Land Use Bylaw.
3.2.9
Industrial uses will not be allowed within a half mile of the Baptiste Lake shoreline.
GOAL: AGRICULTURE AREA
Protect existing agricultural areas
for extensive agricultural operations
and rural developments until such
time the land is required for
planned recreational and residential
development that is compatible
with adjacent land uses,
development and significant
ecological features within the Plan
Area and watershed.
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3.2.10 Notwithstanding Policy 3.2.9, rural industrial uses may be allowed if the development proponent
provides information prepared by a qualified professional that demonstrates the development shall
adhere to the following conservation design-based principles in order to mitigate potential negative
impacts:
a. Environmentally Significant Areas, Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones, water bodies,
watercourses, and wetlands as identified on Map A5 - Environmental Features shall be left
undisturbed;
b. vegetation clearing shall be minimized;
c. wetlands shall be avoided; and
d. development shall not be within 100 metres of a shoreline.
3.3 RESIDENTIAL AREA
The policies in this section apply to lands identified as Residential on Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept.
POLICIES
Statutory Plan Requirements
3.3.1
Residential multi-lot subdivision and development shall comply with the policies in the approving
municipality's Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
3.3.2
New residential multi-lot subdivisions shall not be allowed unless an Area Structure Plan, Conceptual
Plan or Outline Plan has been approved by the approving municipality. The referral for Area Structure
Plans, Conceptual Plans, and Outline Plans process shall be consistent with the referral policies in
Section 6.4.
Density Provisions and Location
3.3.3
New multi-lot residential subdivisions and developments shall adhere to conservation design-based
principles in order to mitigate potential negative impacts:
a. environmentally sensitive lands--including Environmentally Significant Areas, Key Wildlife
and Biodiversity Zones, water bodies, watercourses, and wetlands as identified on Map A5
- Environmental Features--and working landscapes should be left undisturbed wherever
possible, but incorporated into the overall development;
b. the natural landscape and topography should be considered and incorporated into the
overall design of the development;
c. vegetation clearing shall be minimized;
GOAL: RESIDENTIAL AREA
Residential multi-lot developments
are encouraged in appropriate
locations. Residential multi-lot
developments are designed to
minimize impacts on ecological and
water resources and to efficiently
utilize available local infrastructure
and accommodate the needs of
existing and future residents.
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d. sufficient potable water shall be available;
e. wildlife corridors or connections between habitat areas should be maintained wherever
possible;
f.
reserves shall be provided at time of subdivision as per the policies in Section 4.2;
g. development setbacks shall be established as per Policy 4.2.8;
h. walkways may be required to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority;
i.
wetlands shall be avoided; and
j.
where possible, multi-lot residential developments should be clustered or grouped to
reduce potential land use conflicts and minimize servicing costs.
3.3.4
New residential multi-lot subdivision and development should be located near existing roads and
transportation networks in the County and the Summer Villages.
Site Suitability and Environmental Considerations
3.3.5
New residential multi-lot subdivision and development shall be discouraged from locating on lands
that are subject to slope instability or high water tables which would make the site hazardous or
unsuitable for the construction of a dwelling.
3.3.6
New residential multi-lot subdivision and development shall be encouraged to be designed to exclude
wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas.
3.3.7
The retention of vegetative cover shall be encouraged within multi-lot residential developments to
control surface water runoff.
Buffering
3.3.8
New residential multi-lot subdivisions may be required to provide on-site buffering from adjacent land
uses and developments.
Use of Reserves
3.3.9
New multi-lot residential developments may be required to include onsite recreational amenities such
as trails, parks, playgrounds, etc.
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3.4 COMMERCIAL AREA
The policies in this section apply to lands identified as Commercial Area on Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept.
POLICIES
General Considerations
3.4.1
When considering proposals for new commercial redistricting, subdivision or development, the
Approving Authority shall consider the following:
a. proximity to major transportation route, and compatibility with existing roads;
b. compatibility with adjacent residential, and agricultural land uses;
c. impacts on cultural or historical features;
d. water and wastewater servicing;
e. safety or environmental concerns;
f.
impacts on wetlands and aquifers; and
g. compliance with applicable provincial regulations and requirements.
3.4.2
The County and Summer Villages shall work together to promote and support local and regional
economic development initiatives and developments that are beneficial to the municipalities.
3.4.3
The approving municipality may require an Area Structure Plan (ASP), Conceptual Plan or Outline Plan
for substantial developments in the Commercial Area.
3.4.4
At the time of redistricting, subdivision or development application, the approving municipality may
require supporting studies and information to accompany the application in order to assess the
suitability of the site to support the proposed development:
a. Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA);
b. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA);
c. Wetland Assessment;
d. Biophysical Assessment;
e. Stormwater Management Plan; and/or
f.
any other information or study determined necessary by the Subdivision and/or
Development Authority for consideration of the application.
GOAL: COMMERCIAL AREA
Commercial developments support
the long-term economic
sustainability of the local
communities and Baptiste Lake
region and incorporates watershed
management design principles to
minimize impacts on the Baptiste
Lake watershed.
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Location and Types of Uses
3.4.5
Small-scale commercial uses that support the local communities, recreation, and tourism shall be
encouraged such as:
a. restaurants;
b. convenience and grocery stores;
c. retail; or
d. tourism and recreation related uses
3.4.6
Industrial developments shall not occur within the Commercial Area, unless the proponent provides
information prepared by a qualified professional that demonstrates the development shall adhere to
the following conservation design-based principles in order to mitigate potential negative impacts:
a. environmentally Significant Areas, Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones, water bodies,
watercourses, and wetlands as identified on Map A5 - Environmental Features shall be left
undisturbed;
b. vegetation clearing shall be minimized;
c. wetlands shall be avoided; and
d. development shall not be within 100 metres of a shoreline.
Roads and Servicing
3.4.7
Commercial developments shall be required to connect to stormwater servicing, where the servicing
is available.
3.4.8
Service roads may be required depending on the location and proximity to highways and the existing
transportation network.
3.4.9
On and off-site infrastructure required to service new development shall conform to the requirements
in Section 5 of the IDP and the servicing and road standards of the municipality having jurisdiction.
Buffering, Setbacks and Site Design
3.4.10 New commercial developments may be required to provide on-site buffering when adjacent to
residential developments.
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3.5 CROWN LAND AREA
Policies in this section apply to lands identified as Crown Land Area on Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept.
POLICIES
General
3.5.1
Active and passive recreational uses shall be encouraged within the Crown Land Area.
3.5.2
The retention of tree cover shall be encouraged.
3.5.3
Industrial uses will not be allowed within a half mile of the Baptiste Lake shoreline.
3.5.4
All activities within the Crown Land Area must be consistent with the Public Lands Act and the Forests
Act.
GOAL: CROWN LAND AREA
Crown Land areas remain in a
natural state to preserve the
ecological integrity of the area and
provide limited, low impact
recreational opportunities.
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4. GENERAL LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
This section includes general policies that apply throughout the entire Plan Area.
4.1 EXISITING AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
POLICIES
General
4.1.1
Where not explicitly indicated in the IDP, the policies and requirements in the respective MDPs shall
take precedence.
4.1.2
The County and the Summer Villages shall provide development opportunities within their jurisdictions
which maintain the character of their respective communities.
4.1.3
Essential public uses and utility services shall be allowed throughout the Plan Area.
Recreation and Institutional Uses
4.1.4
Seasonal camps, campgrounds, and institutional uses (such as emergency services, community
centres, etc.) may be allowed within the Plan Area.
4.1.5
Further to Policy 4.1.4, where wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas are present, the
development footprint shall be designed to exclude these features.
4.1.6
Within new parks and recreational developments, proponents shall be encouraged to provide
connections to regional trail systems where identified in the approving municipality's planning
documents.
4.1.7
Proposed public and recreational uses in the Plan Area shall not cause off-site nuisance to adjacent
properties in the form of noise, dust or other impacts. Potential off-site nuisances may be mitigated
through the use of landscaping, buffers, hours of operation, and site/building design.
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4.2 RESERVES AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND
WATERSHED
POLICIES
The policies in this section are intended to protect environmental features and the Baptiste Lake Watershed, and
provide for parks and open spaces within the Plan Area.
Water Quality Requirements
4.2.1
Landowners should incorporate low impact development (LID) and landscaping design to minimize
impacts of development and redevelopment on Baptiste Lake.
Figure 4. Low Impact Development - Rain Garden Function
(Source: Kitsap Conservation District)
Permeable Pavement
Rain Garden
Figure 5. Examples of Low Impact
Development
(Sources: Chesterfield County
Virginia, Ecohome)
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4.2.2
The installation of erosion and sediment control shall be encouraged during construction and
landscaping on private and municipally owned land within the Plan Area.
4.2.3
The participating municipalities should require landowners and development proponents to manage
post-development activities on lots to prevent the degradation of lake water and ground water quality.
4.2.4
The participating municipalities will encourage the implementation of agricultural best management
practices (BMPs).
4.2.5
The participating municipalities shall implement bylaw(s) that restrict the use of cosmetic lawn
fertilizers and herbicides within the Residential Area.
Environmentally Significant Areas
4.2.6
Where subdivision is proposed on lands identified as Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) or a
Key Wildlife Biodiversity Zone (see Map A5 - Environmental Features), development proponents may
be required to include an Environmental Impact Assessment or Biophysical Assessment as an
application requirement.
Riparian Areas, Wetlands, Reserve Dedication and Setbacks
4.2.7
Subdivision of lands adjacent to Baptiste Lake, water bodies, watercourses, wetlands, and
environmentally sensitive areas shall be required to provide environmental and/or municipal reserve
in accordance with the provisions in the MGA. The width and size of the reserve shall be in accordance
with the policies of the approving municipality's MDP, and shall take into consideration the guidelines
and/or recommendations of:
a. qualified professionals; and/or
b. the Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management Plan (2019); and/or
c. the Government of Alberta's Stepping Back from the Water: A Beneficial Management
Practices Guide for New Development Near Water Bodies in Alberta's Settled Region; and/or
d. Sustainable Resource Development Recommended Setbacks Chart (see Appendix C).
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4.2.8
Development setbacks from Baptiste Lake, water bodies, water courses, and wetlands, and other
environmentally sensitive areas affecting new development shall generally be in accordance with the
policies of the approving municipality's Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw and shall
take into consideration the guidelines and/or recommendations of:
a. qualified professionals; and/or
b. the Baptiste and Island Lakes Watershed Management Plan (2019); and/or
c. the Government of Alberta's Stepping Back from the Water: A Beneficial Management
Practices Guide for New Development Near Water Bodies in Alberta's Settled Region; and/ or
d. Sustainable Resource Development Recommended Setbacks Chart (see Appendix C).
4.2.9
Reserves shall be provided at time of subdivision in accordance with the provisions in the MGA and as
required in this IDP and the approving municipality's MDP.
4.2.10 The dedication of Environmental or Municipal Reserve within the Plan Area should be coordinated to
promote maintenance of contiguous wildlife corridors.
4.2.11
For new residential subdivisions where a proposed lot(s) is located adjacent to Baptiste Lake, the
allocation of reserves shall be required to provide direct public access to Baptiste Lake.
4.2.12 Municipal and environmental reserves taken at the time of subdivision may be utilized to facilitate the
creation of a regional trail system.
4.2.13 The participating municipalities shall explore opportunities for interconnected trails and open space
networks when developing new trails, parks, and preserving open space areas.
Wildfire Protection
4.2.14 All new developments in the Plan Area shall be designed to reduce risk from wildfires. New
development shall incorporate FireSmart Canada recommendations into the site design, where
appropriate.
Historic Resources
4.2.15 All applications for subdivision and new development on parcels identified as containing or potentially
containing historic resources must provide a Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) and letter
of clearance from the Ministry of Culture and Status of Women. Where a HRIA has been waived by the
department, a letter of clearance indicating that the HRIA is not required must be provided.
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4.3 NATURAL RESOURCES
POLICIES
4.3.1
Commercial aggregate resource extraction developments shall not be allowed within the Plan Area.
4.3.2
Notwithstanding Policy 4.3.1, borrow pits for road construction approved by the County, Summer
Villages, and/or Alberta Transportation shall be allowed within the Plan Area.
4.3.3
Applications for subdivision and development in the Plan Area shall conform to setbacks established
by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
4.3.4
The participating municipalities shall work with oil and gas infrastructure development proponents to
discourage fragmentation of important natural features by the proposed infrastructure in the Plan
Area.
4.3.5
The participating municipalities shall work with oil and gas infrastructure proponents to maintain the
integrity of existing pipeline corridors within the plan area.
4.4 AREA STRUCTURE PLAN, CONCEPTUAL PLAN, AND OUTLINE
PLAN REQUIREMENTS
POLICIES
4.4.1
An Area Structure Plan (ASP), Conceptual Plan, or Outline Plan shall be required for any subdivision
that creates six (6) or more lots within a quarter section.
4.4.2
In consideration of a proposal for a redistricting, subdivision, or development permit application that
requires an ASP, Conceptual Plan or Outline Plan, the approving municipality may require the following
supporting studies and plans as part of the application:
a. Geotechnical and Groundwater Report to identify environmental hazard lands such as high
water table, slope stability;
b. Wetland Assessment to delineate and classify wetlands within the subject site;
c. Biophysical Assessment to identify significant ecological features, water bodies and
watercourses;
d. Traffic Impact Assessment and Circulation Plan to ensure that the integrity of adjacent
roads shall be maintained through the use of service roads and limited access points;
e. Utility Servicing Plans which identify location and facilities for servicing;
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f.
Storm Water Management Plans;
g. Environmental Impact Assessment prepared in accordance with Alberta Environment and
Parks guidelines;
h. Phase I Environmental Assessment to identify areas of potential contamination within the
site;
i.
development of specific design standards including architectural, landscaping and sign
controls;
j.
figures identifying suitable building sites;
k. Historic Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) or letter of clearance from the Ministry of
Culture and Status of Women if the proposed site contains a Historic Resource;
l.
public consultation; or
m. any other information or study determined necessary by the Subdivision and/or
Development Authority for consideration of the application.
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5. INFRASTRUCTURE
The policies in this section outline requirements for infrastructure and servicing provisions throughout the Plan
Area.
5.1
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
POLICIES
5.1.1
The municipalities shall work with Alberta Transportation to ensure that planned development
patterns in the IDP are compatible with the long-term design of local highways corridors and highway
intersections.
5.1.2
All subdivision and development within the Plan Area shall comply with Alberta Transportation
requirements where the subdivision or development is located within the referral distance of a
provincial highway right-of-way and/or an intersection of a provincial highway and another public road.
5.1.3
Proposed developments in the Plan Area near established roadways and highways shall utilize existing
access points. Proposed new access points to existing roadways and highways will require the
approval of the affected municipalities and/or Alberta Transportation.
5.1.4
A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) may be required as a part of a multi-lot subdivision application
containing six (6) or more lots and/or substantial land use development permit application where the
proposed subdivision or development could have a negative impact on regional roadway
infrastructure.
5.1.5
Individual municipalities shall be responsible for maintenance of roads within their boundaries.
Intermunicipal cost sharing of road maintenance shall be as provided for through new or existing
intermunicipal agreements.
5.1.6
Individual municipalities may restrict the use of heavy vehicles on local roads in the Plan Area to ensure
safe transportation routes are maintained, and to protect the integrity of the road and surrounding
developments.
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5.2 UTILITIES AND SERVICING
POLICIES
General
5.2.1
Intermunicipal cooperation with regard to utilities and servicing shall be guided by an agreement
contained within an approved Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF).
5.2.2
New agreements for the development of utilities and servicing infrastructure in the Plan Area shall be
developed in accordance with the provisions of an approved ICF shared between the participating
municipalities.
5.2.3
The County and Summer Villages agree to explore opportunities for future regional water and
wastewater servicing systems.
Water and Wastewater Servicing
5.2.4
All water and wastewater systems in the Plan Area shall comply with all provincial regulations and
municipal bylaws, where applicable.
Stormwater Management
5.2.5
New developments and redevelopment in the Plan Area should incorporate low impact development
(LID) stormwater management systems and design features.
5.2.6
Provisions shall be made to control stormwater runoff to predevelopment rates though the use of site
design, on-site storage, and stormwater management facilities.
5.2.7
The use of low impact stormwater management facilities to control water quantity and quality shall
be encouraged and best management practices (BMPs) shall be considered as measures to control
stormwater amount and quality to reduce the conveyance of sediment and phosphorus to Baptiste
Lake.
5.2.8
Where a new development is proposed that may impact surface water flows within an adjacent
municipality, a Stormwater Management Plan that satisfies the stormwater system design standards
of the affected municipalities shall be required at time of:
a. preparation of an Area Structure Plan (ASP), Conceptual Plan or Outline Plan;
b. subdivision application; or
c. development application.
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5.2.9
To ensure compliance, the Stormwater Management Plan will be referred to the adjacent municipality
as part of the referral process identified in Section 6.4.
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6. WORKING TOGETHER
6.1
PLAN ADMINISTRATION
POLICIES
Adoption
6.1.1
The County and Summer Villages agree that the policies within this IDP apply to lands within
Athabasca County and the Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, and
Whispering Hills identified on Map 1 - Plan Area Boundary and that this IDP does not have any
jurisdiction on lands outside of the Plan Area.
6.1.2
Any amendments to other statutory plans that are required to implement the policies of this IDP shall
be done simultaneously with the adoption of this IDP.
Enactment
6.1.3
The policies within this IDP come into force once all the participating municipalities have each given
third reading to the bylaws adopting the Baptiste Lake IDP.
Amendment
6.1.4
Annually, the Administrations of the participating municipalities and the Intermunicipal Planning
Committee shall communicate and, if deemed necessary, meet to determine if any amendments to
the Baptiste Lake IDP are required.
6.1.5
If an amendment is deemed necessary by the participating municipalities, then the results of the
review shall be presented to each participating municipality's Council; either jointly or separately. The
Councils shall determine if any amendments are to be proceeded with and direct Administration to
commence with a public plan amendment process.
6.1.6
Amendments to this IDP may also be initiated by individuals (e.g., residents, development proponents,
etc.). When an amendment is proposed by an individual, it shall first be applied for to the municipality
in which the subject property lies. If the proposed amendment affects only the text of the IDP, rather
than a specific titled area within the plan boundary, the proposed amendment shall be made to all of
the participating municipalities concurrently and is subject to approval of the participating
municipalities' Councils.
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6.1.7
The IDP shall be comprehensively reviewed every five years, from the date on which the IDP comes
into effect, independently or as part of the review of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF)
shared between the County and the Summer Villages.
Approving Authorities
6.1.8
Each participating municipality's Subdivision Authority and Development Authority shall ensure that
their decisions are consistent with the Baptiste Lake IDP.
6.2 INTERMUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
POLICIES
6.2.1
The Intermunicipal Planning Committee (IPC) will be established upon third reading of the bylaws
adopting the Baptiste Lake IDP.
6.2.2
The IPC will not be a decision-making body, but will submit recommendations to the approving bodies
of the respective municipalities, striving for consensus as much as possible.
6.2.3
The IPC will be comprised of one Councillor from each participating municipality.
6.2.4
The Councils of each municipality may appoint alternative members, should any member not be able
to attend an IPC meeting.
6.2.5
The Chief Administrative Officers of each municipality may appoint another member of their
municipality's Administration to serve as an alternate non-voting member.
6.2.6
The IPC shall establish its own rules of procedure, including its own schedule of meetings.
6.2.7
Meetings should be called at the pleasure of the IPC Chair, as required.
6.2.8
At minimum, the IPC shall communicate with all members via email on an annual basis to determine
if a meeting of the IPC is required. A member of the IPC may request a meeting to discuss issues
concerning the implementation of the IDP. If no request for a meeting is made, then a meeting of the
IPC shall not be required.
6.2.9
The IPC shall not deal with all development matters within the Plan Area; rather, it will deal with all
matters referred to it in the manner described in Section 6.4.7 of this IDP.
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6.2.10 The IPC shall have the following functions to:
a. clarify the intent and interpretation of the IDP;
b. develop strategies related to the provision of infrastructure, service provision, cost sharing,
etc. for proposed subdivision and development in the Plan Area that reflect the policies and
guidelines set out in the IDP;
c. review and comment on applications to amend this IDP;
d. review and comment on development matters referred to the IPC in accordance with this
IDP; and
e. undertake such other matters as it deems reasonable and as are referred to it by a
participating municipality's Council or Administration.
6.3 COMMUNICATION
POLICIES
6.3.1
The Council and Administration of each participating municipality shall encourage and work to
improve intermunicipal communication and cooperation through the implementation for conflict
resolution practices and plan amendment policies.
6.3.2
The County and Summer Villages will maintain open lines of communication to resolve
misunderstandings and problems in order to capitalize on opportunities for mutual benefit.
6.3.3
The County and Summer Villages may explore joint economic initiatives, joint servicing initiatives, and
profit sharing agreements as the need arises to support development within the Plan Area.
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6.4 CIRCULATION AND REFERRAL
POLICIES
Matters for Referral
6.4.1
Each participating municipality's Administration will notify the Administrations of the other
participating municipalities of the following items which affect lands within the Referral Area identified
on Map 3 - Referral Area:
a. a proposed MDP, or amendment thereto;
b. a proposed LUB, or amendment thereto;
c. a proposed ASP, or any amendment thereto;
d. a proposed Conceptual Plan or Outline Plan, or any amendment thereto;
e. preliminary servicing information (i.e., Stormwater Management Plan, Traffic Impact
Assessment); and
f.
subdivision applications.
6.4.2
Each municipality shall refer development permit applications affecting lands within in the Referral
Area identified on Map 3 - Referral Area to adjacent and/or affected municipalities party to this IDP
where the proposed development would:
a. impact ground water or surface water on or adjacent to the subject site;
b. result in significant clearing of vegetation on the site; or
c. impact infrastructures system(s) within the adjacent municipality or operated as part of a
regional system.
Timeframe for Referrals
6.4.3
Comments shall be sent by a responding municipality to the Administration of the initiating
municipality within 21 calendar days of the date of the referral for:
a. a proposed MDP, or amendment thereto;
b. a proposed LUB, or amendment thereto;
c. a proposed ASP, or any amendment thereto;
d. a proposed Conceptual Plan or Outline Plan, or any amendment thereto;
e. a proposed Stormwater Management Plan or amendment thereto;
f.
a proposed Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) or amendment thereto; and
g. subdivision applications.
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6.4.4
Comments shall be sent by a responding municipality to the Administration of the initiating
municipality within 14 calendar days of the date of the referral for a development permit application.
Matters for Review by the Intermunicipal Planning Committee
6.4.5
The Administration of a participating municipality may request the IPC provide recommendations
related to a matter for referral as identified in Section 6.4.7.
Administrative Review
6.4.6
Where a referral is required, the initiating municipality shall provide complete information concerning
the matter to the responding municipality or municipalities' Administration. The Administrative Review
shall proceed according to Figure 6. Administrative Review Process on the next page.
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Figure 6. Administrative Review Process
STEP
ACTION
RESOLUTION OR NEXT STEP
STEP 1: REFERRAL TO
ADMINISTRATION
Where a referral is required, the initiating municipality's
Administration shall provide complete information concerning
the matter to the responding municipality or municipalities'
Administration(s).
▶
TIMELINE: AS MATTERS ARISE
STEP 2: EVALUATION OF
REFERRAL
The
Administration
of
the
responding
municipality
or
municipalities will undertake an evaluation of the matter and
provide comments in writing to the Administration of the initiating
municipality within the timeframes identified in Sections 6.4.3
and 6.4.4.
Should no comments be received within the specified timeframe,
the initiating municipality may proceed with the issuance of a
decision/next reading of the bylaw.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN THE
TIMEFRAME ESTABLISHED IN
Sections 6.4.3 AND 6.4.4.
STEP 3: ADMINISTRATIONS
MEET
If there are any objections, the Administrations of the initiating
and responding municipality or municipalities involved shall meet
and discuss the issue and attempt to resolve the matter within
seven (7) days of the initiating municipality's receipt of the
comments provided by the responding municipality or
municipalities.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 7 DAYS OF
RECEIPT OF COMMENTS
STEP 4: RESOLUTION OR
REFERRAL TO THE IPC
If the Administrations resolve the objection, the responding
municipality or municipalities will formally notify the initiating
municipality in writing, within seven (7) days of the resolution.
The initiating municipality will proceed with the processing of the
application and issuance of a decision/next reading of the bylaw.
In the event that the objection is not resolved at the
administrative level within seven (7) days of the meeting of
Administrations, the initiating municipality's Administration shall
refer the matter to the Intermunicipal Planning Committee (IPC).
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 7 DAYS OF
MEETING OF
ADMINISTRATIONS
The Administrative Review Process
shown on the left outlines the steps
for reviewing referrals.
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Intermunicipal Planning Committee Review
6.4.7
Matters referred to the IPC for review shall proceed according to Figure 7. Intermunicipal Planning
Committee Review Process below.
Figure 7. Intermunicipal Planning Committee Review Process
STEP
ACTION
RESOLUTION OR NEXT STEP
STEP 1: IPC MEETING
Upon referral of a matter to the Intermunicipal Planning Committee (IPC),
the IPC will schedule a meeting to be held within thirty (30) days of the
referral. The Administrations of the participating municipalities involved
will present their positions on the matter to the IPC.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 30
DAYS OF REFERRAL
STEP 2:
RECOMMENDATION
REPORT FROM THE
IPC
After consideration of the matter,
the
IPC
shall
provide
a
recommendation report to the participating municipalities involved within
seven (7) days of the IPC meeting that:
-
provides recommendations to the Administrations with respect
to the matter that should be considered to make it more
acceptable to the participating municipalities involved; and
-
identifies whether a consensus position of the IPC in support of
or in opposition to the matter has been reached.
If no consensus position is reached by the IPC, the IPC may request that
the municipalities employ a facilitator to assist the IPC to work towards a
consensus position.
If the matter cannot be satisfactorily resolved following the IPC review,
the IPC may recommend that a decision in the matter be deferred until
the matter can be reviewed by the Councils.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 7
DAYS OF IPC
MEETING
STEP 3:
MUNICIPALITIES
RESPOND TO IPC
REPORT
Within thirty (30) days of receiving a recommendation report from the
IPC, the municipalities will provide the IPC with written notices:
-
acknowledging their respective Councils' receipt of the report;
and
-
identifying how they intend to proceed with the referral issue.
The municipalities will provide copies of their notice to the IPC and to one
another, so that the initiating municipality can determine how to proceed.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 30
DAYS OF RECEIVING
RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
The Intermunicipal Planning
Committee Review Process shown
on the left outlines the steps for
reviewing matters which could not
be resolved during the
Administrative Review.
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6.5 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
POLICIES
6.5.1
The County and Summer Villages agree that disputes relating to the IDP shall be restricted to the
following:
a. lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the IDP;
b. lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw, or amendment to either,
located within or affecting the Plan Area; or
c. lack of agreement on an interpretation of this IDP.
6.5.2
Lack of agreement pursuant to Section 6.5.1.b. of this IDP is defined as a statutory plan, LUB, or
amendment to either that is given first reading by a Council and one or more of the other Councils
deem it to be inconsistent with the policies of this IDP or detrimental to their municipal land use
planning interests.
6.5.3
For disputes other than those identified Section 6.5.1, the participating municipalities must make an
appeal to the appropriate approving authority or appeal board that deals with that issue.
6.5.4
The process for dispute resolution shall be in accordance with Figure 8. Dispute Resolution Process
on the next page.
6.5.5
The dispute resolution process may only be initiated by the municipalities' Councils.
6.5.6
In the event the dispute resolution process is initiated, the municipality having authority over the matter
shall not give any further approval in any way until the dispute has been resolved or the mediation
process has been concluded.
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Figure 8. Dispute Resolution Process
STEP
ACTION
RESOLUTION OR NEXT STEP
NEGOTIATION
STEP 1: ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
When a referral has been received, the Administration Review shall be conducted as per the
requirements of Section 6.4.6 of this IDP. Failing resolution within seven (7) days of the meeting of
Administrations, the dispute will be referred to the Intermunicipal Planning Committee (IPC).
▶
TIMELINE: UP TO 35 DAYS
STEP 2: IPC REVIEW
The IPC will convene to consider and attempt to resolve the dispute after conclusion of the
Administration Review, as per the requirements of Section 6.4.7 of this IDP. The time limit may be
extended if it is mutually agreed upon by the Councils of the participating municipalities.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 67 DAYS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
STEP 3: REQUEST FACILITATED
MEDIATION
If the dispute cannot be resolved through the IPC Review, and the matter relates to one of the areas
identified in Section 6.5.1 of this IDP, then one or all of the Councils involved in the dispute shall initiate
the dispute resolution process by motion and provide notice to the other participating municipalities
upon receipt of the notice.
The participating municipalities must appoint a mutually agreed upon mediator within fifteen (15)
days of the conclusion of the IPC review to attempt to resolve the dispute by mediation. Mediation
participants shall include one member of Council and one member of Administration from each
municipality.
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 15 DAYS OF IPC
REVIEW
STEP 4: MEDIATION
The initiating municipality must provide the mediator with an outline of the dispute and any agreed
statements of facts. Mediator will be provided access to all records and documents that may be
requested.
The municipalities must negotiate in good faith. The mediator shall decide the allocation of the costs
of mediation.
▶
TIMELINE: 6 MONTHS FROM
INITIAL WRITTEN NOTICE (STEP 1)
STEP 5: MEDIATION REPORT
The initiating municipality provides a report to the responding municipalities identifying areas of
agreement and disagreement.
▶
TIMELINE: 21 DAYS AFTER
MEDIATION CONCLUSION
STEP 6: MGB APPEAL
If the dispute has not been successfully resolved at the end of mediation, the municipalities will file an
intermunicipal dispute with the Municipal Government Board (MGB).
▶
TIMELINE: WITHIN 30 DAYS OF A
REFERRAL
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6.6 SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
POLICIES
6.6.1
The County and Summer Villages agree to explore establishing a regional Intermunicipal Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) in collaboration with other municipalities in the Baptiste Lake
Region.
6.7 ANNEXATION
POLICIES
6.7.1
Where an application for annexation of County land by a Summer Village has been submitted, the
servicing and infrastructure for the proposed subdivision or development must be built to the Summer
Village's standards.
6.7.2
An application for the annexation of County land by a Summer Village shall generally be supported if
the purpose of the annexation is to correct a municipal boundary error.
6.7.3
Should an annexation be proposed to facilitate growth and development then the application may be
required to be accompanied by a Growth Study and will only be considered if:
a. road access is provided to the site through the Summer Village; and
b. all potential impacts of County infrastructure have been addressed to the satisfaction of the
County.
6.7.4
Where a Growth Study is provided in support of an annexation application, the Growth Study shall
address the following questions:
a. Has the Summer Village planned for the future land use and development of the annexation
area through a statutory plan?
b. Is the annexation required or does the Summer Village have sufficient land within its
boundaries to accommodate anticipated growth and development?
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7. MAPS
Map 1 - Plan Area Boundary
Map 2 - Future Land Use Concept
Map 3 - Referral Area
2
812
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Twp Rd 663A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
Ba
ptiste Dr
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
SW-21-66-24-4
NW-23-66-24-4
NW-35-66-24-4
SW-35-66-24-4
NW-12-67-24-4
SE-15-67-24-4
LL-3-66-24-4
LL-5-66-24-4
LL-6-66-24-4
LL-7-66-24-4
SL-8-66-24-4
LL-9-66-24-4
LL-10-66-24-4
LL-11-66-24-4
SL-12-66-24-4
LL-13-66-24-4
LL-14-66-24-4
LL-15-66-24-4
LL-16-66-24-4
LL-17-66-24-4
LL-18-66-24-4
LL-19-66-24-4
LL-20-66-24-4
LL-21-66-24-4
LL-22-66-24-4
SL-23-66-24-4
LL-24-66-24-4
RL-1-67-24-4
RL-2-67-24-4
SL-3-67-24-4
SL-4-67-24-4
LL-5-67-24-4
LL-6-67-24-4
LL-7-67-24-4
SL-8-67-24-4
LL-9-67-24-4
LL-10-67-24-4
ENE-11-67-24-4
LL-11-67-24-4
LL-12-67-24-4
LL-13-67-24-4
LL-14-67-24-4
ESW-15-67-24-4
LL-15-67-24-4
LL-16-67-24-4
LL-17-67-24-4
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PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IDP Plan Area Boundary
Summer Village Boundaries
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Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
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Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
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812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
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MAP 2
FUTURE LAND USE
CONCEPT
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IDP Plan Area Boundary
Summer Village Boundaries
Agriculture Area
Crown Land Area
Commercial Area
Residential Area
[
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
Digital Information:
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Geogratis,
Geodiscover
Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
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Twp Rd 672
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
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812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
0
0.5
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MAP 3
REFERRAL AREA
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IDP Plan Area Boundary / Referral Area
Summer Village Boundaries
[
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
Digital Information:
AEP, Altalis,
Geogratis,
Geodiscover
Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
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APPENDIX A
A1. INFORMATION MAPS
MAP A1 - Current Land Use and Districts North
MAP A2 - Current Land Use and Districts South
MAP A3 - Transportation and Infrastructure
Map A4 - Baptiste Lake Inlets and Outlets
MAP A5 - Environmental Features
MAP A6 - Development Considerations
MAP A7 - Amenities and Community Features
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
p
tist
e
D
r
MAP A1
CURRENT LAND USE
DISTRICTS - NORTH
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
(WB)
WHISPERING
HILLS (WH)
WHITE
GULL
IDP Plan Area
Summer Village Boundaries
A Agriculture (AC)
CL Crown Land (AC)
CR1 Country Residential (AC)
C2 General Commercial (AC)
R1 General Residential (WH)
R2 Large Parcel Residential (WH)
P Parks and Reserves (WH)
R1 Residential (WB)
RSH Rural Small Holding (WB)
RPL Reserve and Public Lands (WB)
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COUNTY
(AC)
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
(AC)
Pg. 45
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
MAP A2
CURRENT LAND USE
DISTRICTS - SOUTH
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
(SB)
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
(WB)
SUNSET
BEACH
(SU)
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
(AC)
IDP Plan Area
Summer Villages
A Agriculture (AC)
CL Crown Land (AC)
CR1 Country Residential (AC)
C2 General Commercial (AC)
R1 Residential (WB)
RSH Rural Small Holding (WB)
RPL Reserve and Public Lands (WB)
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ATHABASCA
COUNTY
(AC)
AS Agricultural Small Holding (SU)
P Public Reserve (SU)
R1 Residential (SU)
C Commercial (SB)
P Community (SB)
R1 Residential (SB)
R1a Small Lot Residential (SB)
R2- Residential Estate (SB)
Digital Information: AEP, Altalis,
Geogratis,Geodiscover
Projection: UTM NAD 83 12N
Pg. 46
2
812
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
ptiste Dr
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
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MAP A3
TRANSPORTATION &
INFRASTRUCTURE
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
IDP Plan Area Boundary
Summer Village Boundaries
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
Highways
Collector Roads
Local Roads
Resource/Recreation Roads
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
Pg. 47
2
812
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
ptiste Dr
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,
USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
0
0.5
1
KM
MAP A4
BAPTISTE LAKE INLETS
& OUTLETS
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Summer Village Boundaries
Baptiste Lake Watershed
Flow Direction
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
Digital Information:
AEP, Altalis,
Geogratis,
Geodiscover
Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
Baptiste
Creek
September 2 0 21
Pg. 48
2
812
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
ptiste Dr
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
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0.5
1
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MAP A5
ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES
September 2 0 21
Baptiste Lake
INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IDP Plan Area Boundary
Summer Village Boundaries
GOA Merged Wetland Inventory
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs)
Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zones
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Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
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Twp Rd 663A
T
wp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
aptiste
D
r
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
Whispering
Hills Transfer
Station
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DEVELOPMENT
CONSIDERATIONS
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
IDP Plan Area
Summer Villages
Crown Land
Historic Resources
Inactive Landfills
Lagoon
Active Transfer Station & Inactive Landfill
300m Development Setback
Oil and Gas Pipelines
Oil and Gas Wells:
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
Reclamation Certified
Reclamation Exempt
Active
Abandoned
Pg. 50
2
812
2
2
Twp Rd 672
Lakeside Dr
Twp Rd 663A
Twp Rd 671A
Rng Rd 241
Rng Rd 244B
Rng Rd 242
Twp Rd 664
Twp Rd 670
Twp Rd 665A
B
a
ptiste Dr
812 Hwy
Rng Rd 235
0
0.5
1
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MAP A7
AMENITIES &
COMMUNITY FEATURES
September 2 0 21
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INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Geogratis,
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Projection:
UTM NAD 83 12N
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
ATHABASCA
COUNTY
SOUTH
BAPTISTE
B a p t i s t e
La k e
WEST
BAPTISTE
SUNSET
BEACH
WHISPERING
HILLS
WHITE
GULL
South Baptiste Cabins, RV, Camping and Storage
Burger Bar/RV Park
Baptiste Lake Fire Hall / Fraser Park
Athabasca County Beach / Campground / Day Use Area
IDP Plan Area
Summer Villages
Boat Launches
Smallwood Campground
Grosmont Community Club
Pg. 51
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APPENDIX B
B1. DEFINITIONS
Act
means the Municipal Government Act, 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended from time to
time.
Adjacent
means land that is contiguous to a lot of land that is the subject of a development or
subdivision application and includes land that would be contiguous if not for a highway,
public roadway, public walkway, railway, river, stream, pipeline, power-line, utility lot or
reserve lot.
Agricultural
Development
means those agricultural uses identified in the Agricultural District and the Crown Land
District in the Athabasca County LUB but shall not include Industrial Agriculture,
Intensive Agriculture or Agricultural Products Processing.
Building
means anything constructed or placed on, in, over, or under land but does not include a
highway, public roadway or a bridge forming part of a highway.
Commercial
Development
means those uses identified in the General Commercial District and the Crown Land
District in the Athabasca County LUB.
Conceptual
Plan
See "Outline Plan".
Confined
Feeding
Operation
as defined by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) means an activity on land
that is fenced or enclosed or within buildings where livestock are confined for the
purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing, but
does not include seasonal feeding and bedding sites. The County has no jurisdiction over
confined feeding operations.
Council
means the Council of Athabasca County or the Council of the Summer Village of South
Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, or Whispering Hills.
Country
Residential
Development
means large lot residential development in a rural area that normally consists of lots:
-
that are equal to or greater than 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) in area; and
-
are not serviced by municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Crown Land
includes all lands held by the federal and provincial governments. (Source: Alberta Parks
Glossary)
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Development
means:
-
an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
-
a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the
construction or placing of any of them in, on, over or under land;
-
a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a
building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or
building; or
-
a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or act done in relation to
land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity
of use of the land or building.
Discretionary
Use
means a use of land or of a building provided for in a LUB for which a development permit
may be issued with or without conditions as provided for in the Land Use Bylaw.
Environmentally
Sensitive Area
means lands that exhibit one or more of the following:
-
hazardous lands and areas that are unsuitable for development in their natural
state (i.e., floodplains, steep slopes greater than 15%, unstable slopes);
-
areas that perform a vital environmental, ecological or hydrological function (i.e.,
aquifer or recharge groundwater storage areas);
-
areas that contain unique geological or physiological features;
-
areas that contain significant rare or endangered animal or plant species; or
-
areas that provide an important link for the natural migration of wildlife.
Environmentally
Significant Area
(ESA)
generally defined as areas that are important to the long-term maintenance of biological
diversity, physical landscape features and/or other natural processes, both locally and
within a larger spatial context. ESAs are determined by the Government of Alberta as per
the criteria and evaluation matrix outlined in Environmentally Significant Areas in Alberta:
2014 Update.
Key Wildlife
Biodiversity
Zones
means a combination of key winter ungulate habitat and are areas with a higher habitat
potential for biodiversity. In some areas this zone consists of important riparian
vegetation completes that are important for biodiversity, while in others it indicated
important winter ranges for ungulate. The purpose of the Key Wildlife and Biodiversity
Zones identified by the Province of Alberta is to: protect the long-term integrity and
productivity of key ungulate winter ranges and river corridors where ungulates
concentrate and to protect locally and regionally significant wildlife movement corridors.
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Low Impact
Development
(LID)
Means a land planning and engineering design approach for managing stormwater
runoff. LID emphasizes conservation, the minimization of hard surfaces, and use of
natural features and processes to replicate predevelopment hydrology in terms of rate,
volume and quality. Both natural and engineered solutions are employed to prevent and
manage runoff as close to its source as possible with a treatment-train approach using
the processes of evaporation, transpiration, storage, infiltration and treatment. The term
"green infrastructure" or "green stormwater infrastructure" or "natural/ engineered
natural infrastructure" are sometimes used to refer to the constructed components of
an LID approach.
Low Impact
Recreation
means non-motorized, nature-based, outdoor recreational facilities and activities,
including, but not limited to, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, hunting, trapping,
picnicking, nature observation, photography, horseback riding, tent and shelter camping,
cross-country skiing, bicycling, snowshoeing, rock climbing, ice climbing, and enjoyment
of open space.
Multi-lot
residential
subdivision
means a subdivision of land that creates six (6) or more lots within a quarter section.
Municipality -
approving
means the municipality in which a:
-
development;
-
subdivision;
-
statutory plan, or amendment thereto;
-
land use bylaw, or amendment thereto; or
-
other non-statutory plan, or amendment thereto,
is proposed and that has the jurisdiction, through the Development Authority,
Subdivision Authority, Municipal Planning Commission or Council, to make decisions
regarding the aforementioned within the boundaries of the municipality.
Municipality -
initiating
means the participating municipality which has initiated a referral, review or dispute
resolution process.
Municipality -
participating
means a municipality party to this IDP, i.e., Athabasca County, Summer Village of South
Baptiste, Summer Village of Sunset Beach, Summer Village of West Baptiste, or Summer
Village of Whispering Hills.
Municipality -
responding
means the participating municipality or municipalities which are not the initiating
municipality.
Outline Plan
means a detailed land use plan for an area that provides a framework for subsequent
subdivision and development of that land, and which conforms to all approved statutory
plans. An Outline Plan or is adopted by resolution of Council, Pursuant to Part 17 of the
Act, and is otherwise equivalent to a "Conceptual Scheme" as described in the Act.
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Parcel
means the aggregate of one or more areas of land described in a certificate of title or
described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or registered in a Land Titles
office.
Permitted Use
means a use of land or of a building allowed under a LUB for which a development permit
must be issued with or without conditions, provided that the proposed development
complies in every way with the LUB.
Public Land
includes lands held by the Government of Alberta and excludes federal, municipal and
private land. Public Lands are managed by Alberta Environment and Parks for a variety
of land-uses such as forestry, agriculture, recreation, industrial development, etc.
(Source: Alberta Parks Glossary)
Recreation, Low
Impact
See "Low Impact Recreation"
Residential
Multi-Lot
Subdivision
See "Multi-lot Residential Subdivision"
Statutory Plan
means an intermunicipal development plan, a municipal development plan, an area
structure plan and an area redevelopment plan adopted by a municipality, as defined in
the Act.
Subdivision
means the division of a parcel of land by an instrument; including a condominium plan
and, the consolidation of, or boundary change to, two or more adjoining parcels; and
"subdivide" has a corresponding meaning.
Substantial
means developments which may result in off-site impacts or require improvements to
municipal or regional infrastructure.
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APPENDIX C
C.1 Sustainable Resource Development Recommended Guidelines for Setbacks
September 2007
Sustainable Resource Development Recommended Guidelines for Minimum Environmental Reserve/Easement Widths
In reference to Section 664 of the Municipal Government Act, the following are recommended where a boundary to a proposed subdivision is a water body or watercourse.
Table 1. Standard recommended minimum widths for Environmental Reserves or Environmental Reserve Easements based on type of water feature.
Water Feature
Minimum ER Width2
Notes
Reservoirs & Regulated Lakes
30 m from right of way or
easement boundary
A regulated lake is a lake where water levels are established to a predetermined
elevation and actively managed through use of a licensing requirement (e.g. to
pump water into the water body).
Lake (natural & controlled)
30 m from natural boundary
On controlled lakes, 30 m from sill elevation of licensed control structure.
Swamp/wetland1
Variable, include wet meadow
zone
Wet meadow zone can be extensive in some situations, and in these instances
the ER should be wide enough to preserve ecological function.
Large River (≥ 15m width)
30+ m
See additional requirements for hazardous lands.
Small River/Large Steam (6-15 m)
15 m
See additional requirements for hazardous lands.
Medium Stream (3 - 6 m)
10 m
See additional requirements for hazardous lands.
Small Stream (≤ 3 m)
6 m
See additional requirements for hazardous lands.
Ephemeral watercourse (no defined channel)
0 m
Use bylaw to regulate tree cutting within a defined distance from feature to
maintain riparian vegetation and drainage.
Braided Stream
10 m from outside boundary of
active floodway
1 Sustainable Resource Development views the term "swamp" to mean any area with hydrological conditions of sufficient duration to have developed saturated soils and hydrophytic
vegetation (i.e. wetlands or peatlands).
2 In addition to the recommended ER width for the water feature itself, associated landscape features may require the ER width to be modified to factor in additional inherent hazards to
development.
For lands described in section 664(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act (unsuitable for development because they are subject to flooding, have high risk of erosion, or
have existing topographical or geo-technical constraints) the following are recommended.
Table 2. Additional factors that may necessitate an increase in the width of an Environmental Reserve or Environmental Reserve Easement.
Hazardous Lands
ER Modifier
Notes
Floodplain
- The width of the 1:100 year flood line or 30m from the
natural boundary of a watercourse or lake, whichever is
less.
- The width of meander belt for watercourses that tend to
meander or entire floodplain if it is highly constrained
within a confined valley.
- Residential development within a floodplain is discouraged.
- Development within flood fringe area should only be considered if
flood proofing undertaken to reduce risk of flood damage. Flood
risk mapping or delineation of the 1:100 year flood line generally
defines the extent of expected flood occurrence (see Alberta
Environment policy and guidelines).
- The width of a meander belt is determined by multiplying bankfull
width by 20 for each reach, and is split equally on either side of
creek along axis of meander belt.
Erosion prone areas
Provide for a toe erosion allowance.
Consider highly erosive soils and annual recession rates.
Gully, ravine, coulee, or
valley escarpments
Provide for a stable slope allowance. Apply construction
and building setbacks from this line.
Boundary of stable slope allowance measured from top of crest of
plateau (terrace), valley slope or tableland.
Steep Slopes (>15%)
3X escarpment height or as recommended by a
geotechnical report on slope stability, rate of erosion, etc.