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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-005-13 Clarhwn REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 7, 2013 Resolution#: 9-1 By-law#: Report#: PSD-005-13 File#: GEA 2012-009 Subject: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION UNDER GREEN ENERGY ACT: ROOF-TOP SOLAR FIT PROJECT AT 2018 NEWTONVILLE ROAD RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-005-13 be received; 2. THAT Council approve the resolution contained in Attachment 2 supporting the FIT application by Imran Mohammad, 2018 Newtonville Road, Newtonville; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-005-13 be advised of Council's decision. r . J Submitted by: YVt-A� Reviewed by: (Uqvio J. Cr me CIP, RPP Franklin Wu re tor, Plannihh Services Chief Administrative Officer KK/FL/df 20 December 2012 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T(905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: PSD-005-13 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 As Council is aware the Green Energy Act of 2009 was created to support and encourage the expansion of renewable energy sources, support energy conservation and facilitate the expansion of the green energy job market. The FIT (feed-in tariff) and microFIT programs were created under this legislation, and are meant to support small and large scale clean energy generation projects which will feed such energy back into the Ontario electrical grid, with the electricity generated paid for by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). Through these programs, OPA enters into contracts with property owners and businesses to purchase the energy produced. 1.2 Staff Report PSD-040-12, considered by Committee in September advised how the FIT program was revised earlier this year with the new rules coming in to force August 10, 2012. FIT applications are now reviewed based on a point system. A Council resolution supporting a proposed FIT application has greater chance of being accepted by the OPA. A new application under the revised FIT program has recently been received seeking a Council resolution in support of the proposal. 2. APPLICATION 2.1 Newtonville Solar Generation 2.1.1 Proposal Imran Mohammad has requested Council support for a rooftop solar project at 2018 Newtonville Road, Newtonville. The rooftop solar panels are proposed to cover the dwellings, as well as a detached garage on the property. The project would have a nameplate capacity of 50kW of electricity generated by (200) 250 Watt mono- crystaline modules. 2.1.2 Comments The property owned by Imran Mohammad is on the west side of Newtonville Road, just north of Hill Street and South of Church Lane. The property is zoned "Residential Hamlet (RH)" along with surrounding properties and is being used as such. The property has an existing single-detached residential dwelling and detached garage. The following chart reviews the project against the checklist identified in report PSD- 040-12 which provided the background on changes to the FIT and microFIT programs. REPORT NO.: PSD-005-13 PAGE 3 Topic Descri tion Strategic Plan Conformity The propose project complies with the strategic plan's objective of "Promoting green initiatives" and "Promoting economic development". Community Benefit The applicant has indicated that a five-hundred dollar bursary will be donated annually for the duration of the twenty year contract to a Clarington high school student pursuing studies in science, technology, trades, or environmental studies. The revenue from the rooftop solar project will also contribute to the local economy as the applicant/property owner is also a local solar developer. Financial Burden on None identified. Clarington Community Consultation Given the nature and size of this project, community consultation is not warranted under the provincial Renewable Energy Approvals process. However, the applicant has indicated that he has consulted with his immediate neighbours and they are in support of the project. Property Use Risk Project is being proposed on an existing residential Mitigation dwelling and detached garage on the property, and does not constitute the primary use of the property. OP Policies This application is consistent with official plan policies. Zoning Regulations This application is consistent with zoning by-law regulations. 3. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable 4. CONCLUSION 4.1 Staff recommend that the Resolution for Newtonville Solar Generation (Attachment 2) be endorsed by Council. REPORT NO.: PSD-005-13 PAGE 4 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington X Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Kristy Kilbourne, Planner I Attachments: Attachment 1 — Key Map Attachment 2 — Draft FIT Resolution List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Imran Mohammad Attachment 1 To Report PSD-005-13 d �� sp d C o � Z �NO,rn3" O = d z CL 9 M N L E c�0 T O O N U) 03 20 d r - LV — R = J 0 c E � � m 0. m z o �, z CO d N r • � l y Y. V�JU Y 4YW 1 � ♦ i GS Go +rri b 1 � , Attachment 2 To Report PSD-005-12 WHEREAS lmran Mohammad (the applicant) proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar array, Newtonville Solar Generation (the "Project") on a single- detached residential dwelling and detached garage at 2018 Newtonville Road, Newtonville (the "Lands") in the Municipality of Clarington under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality of Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.