HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-070-13 Clarbgton REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: November 25, 2013 Resolution#: 1- By-law#:
Report#: PSD-070-13 File#: GEA 2013-002, GEA 2013-003
Subject: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTIONS UNDER GREEN
ENERGY ACT: ROOF-TOP SOLAR FIT PROJECTS AT 4532 HWY. 2
AND 9 NEWTONVILLE MILL ST., NEWTONVILLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-070-13 be received;
2. THAT Council approve the resolutions contained in Attachments 1 and 2 supporting
the FIT applications by Elizabeth Anne Stapleton and Stapleton Auctions, at 4532
Hwy 2 and 9 Newtonville Mill St., Newtonville; and
3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-070-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
Submitted by:
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David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu,
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13 PAGE 2
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 The FIT (feed-in tariff) and microFIT programs were created under the Green
Energy Act 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 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.
2. REQUESTS FOR RESOLUTIONS
2.1 Two new requests under the FIT 3.0 program have recently been received
seeking Council Resolutions in support of projects on abutting properties at 4532
Highway 2 and 9 Newtonville Mill Street, Newtonville.
Figure 1 — Subject Sites
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2.2 4532 Highway 2, Newtonville
2.2.1 Proposal
Simplistic Technologies, on behalf of the applicant/owner, Elizabeth Anne
Stapleton, has requested Council support for a rooftop solar project at 4532
Highway 2, Newtonville (Figure 1).
The project would have a nameplate capacity of 30kW of electricity generated by
(120) 250 Watt modules, tilted at 30-35 degrees.
2.2.2 Comments
The subject property is located at 4532 Highway 2, Newtonville.
The property is zoned "Hamlet Commercial Exception (C3-2) Zone" and is being
used as an auction place. The building is a primary heritage structure; it has the
potential to be designated for its art deco architectural style and cultural history
as a former BA station.
The rooftop solar panels are proposed to cover most of the flat roof of the existing
commercial auction building on the property. The panels will be tilted but the
parapet wall will partially obstruct the view. The adaptive reuse of heritage
properties and structures to maintain their viability is encouraged.
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REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13 PAGE 4
The following chart reviews the project against the checklist:
Topic Description
Strategic Plan The proposed project complies with the strategic plan's objectives
Conformity of"Promoting green initiatives" and "Promoting economic
development".
Community Benefit The revenue from the rooftop solar project will contribute to the
local economy as both the applicant and the solar developer are
locally-owned and operated businesses.
Financial Burden on None identified.
Clarington
Community Given the nature and size of this project, community consultation is
Consultation not warranted under the provincial Renewable Energy Approvals
process.
Property Use Risk Project is being proposed on an existing commercial building and
Mitigation 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.
2.3 9 Newtonville Mill St., Newtonville
2.3.1 Proposal
Simplistic Technologies, on behalf of the applicant/owner, Stapleton Auctions,
has requested Council support for a rooftop solar project at 9 Newtonville Mill St.,
Newtonville. (Figure 1)
The project would have a nameplate capacity of 30kW of electricity generated by
(120) 250 Watt modules.
2.3.2 Comments
The subject property is located at 9 Newtonville Mill St., Newtonville.
The property is zoned "Hamlet Commercial Exception (C3-2) Zone" and is being
used as a storage facility for the auction business. The building is a primary
heritage structure; it has the potential to be designated for its cultural history as a
former grist mill.
The rooftop solar panels are proposed to cover the entirety of the south facing
side of the pitched roof of the existing commercial building on the property. The
solar panels will be visible on the south side of the pitched roof. The adaptive
reuse of heritage properties and structures to maintain their viability is
encouraged.
REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13 PAGE 5
The following chart reviews the project against the checklist:
Topic Description
Strategic Plan The proposed project complies with the strategic plan's objectives
Conformity of "Promoting green initiatives" and "Promoting economic
development".
Community Benefit The revenue from the rooftop solar project will contribute to the
local economy as both the applicant and the solar developer are
locally-owned and operated businesses.
Financial Burden on None identified.
Clarington
Community Given the nature and size of this project, community consultation
Consultation is not warranted under the provincial Renewable Energy
Approvals process.
Property Use Risk Project is being proposed on an existing commercial building and
Mitigation 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 resolutions for 4532 Highway 2 (Attachment 1) and 9
Newtonville Mill St. (Attachment 2) be endorsed by Council.
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, Contract Planner
REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13 PAGE 6
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Draft FIT Resolution, 4532 Highway 2, Newtonville
Attachment 2 — Draft FIT Resolution, 9 Newtonville Mill St., Newtonville
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Imran Mohammed, Simplistic Technologies
Elizabeth Stapleton
ATTACHMENT 1
TO REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13
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WHEREAS Elizabeth Anne Stapleton (the Applicant) proposes to construct
and operate a rooftop solar array (the "Project") on 4532 Highway 2,
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 FIT Rules, Version 3.0, 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 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.
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ATTACHMENT 2
TO REPORT NO.: PSD-070-13
WHEREAS Stapleton Auctions (the Applicant) proposes to construct and
operate a rooftop solar array (the "Project") on 9 Newtonville Mill Street,
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 FIT Rules, Version 3.0, 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 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.
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