Corporation of the Town of Huntsville PLANNING COMMITTEE

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1 Corporation of the Town of Huntsville PLANNING COMMITTEE Special Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Huntsville Civic Centre, Municipal Council Chambers Attendance Chair: Members: Absent: Councillor Nancy Alcock Councillor Jason FitzGerald Councillor Bob Stone, Vice-Chair Councillor Karin Terziano Councillor Jonathan Wiebe Staff: Crystal Best-Sararas Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Christopher Brown Senior Planner Denise Corry Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk Rebecca Francis Sustainability Coordinator Mike Gooch Executive Director of Development Services/CBO Chris Marshall Manager of Planning Policy and Sustainability 1. CONVENE Moved by Bob Stone PC91-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: We do now convene as a Planning Committee at 1:03 p.m. Carried. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Bob Stone PC92-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Planning Committee Agenda dated June 18, 2015 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil - 4. REPORTS Christopher Brown outlined the nature of the projects and factors to consider when looking at each project. 4.1 a) Deputation Gregg Anderson, Ethosolar Inc. (Schedule A ) Mr. Anderson outlined the proposed project. Deputation - Ludwig Biliko Mr. Biliko expressed concerns in regards to the look of the project, the affects in waterways, swamp area and wildlife, water quality, the proposed buffer zone, clearcutting and existing forested area as well as the overall property value in the area.

2 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes June 18, b) Report DEV Bullock & Forth IESO FIT 4.0 Program i) 75 Clarke s Lane Christopher Brown outlined the Report. Moved by Karin Terziano PC93-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding Bullock & Forth Fit Application 75 Clarke s Lane submitted by Ethosolar Inc., be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends approval; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends approval of the request in regards to the project to be located at 75 Clarke s Lane; AND FURTHER THAT: consideration. The FIT resolution be presented to Council for final Defeated. 4.2 a) Deputation Gregg Anderson, Ethosolar Inc. (Schedule B ) Mr. Anderson outlined the proposed project. b) Report DEV SCCEC 4.0 LP IESO FIT 4.0 Program i) 15 Marsh Road W Christopher Brown outlined the Report. Moved by Karin Terziano PC94-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding SCCEC 4.0 LP - IESO FIT 4.0 Program submitted by Ethosolar Inc., be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends approval; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends approval of the request in regards to the project to be located at 15 Marsh Road W; AND FURTHER THAT: consideration. The FIT resolution be presented to Council for final Carried. 4.3 a) Deputation Rob Hitchcock and Stephen Tunks, Abundant Solar Energy Inc. Mr. Tunks made a presentation on the solar industry in general and withdrew all applications on the Agenda for consideration that were submitted by Abundant Solar Energy Inc. 4.4 a) Deputation Rob Hitchcock and Stephen Tunks, Abundant Solar Energy Inc. As per Agenda Item 4.3 a).

3 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes June 18, a) Deputation Solar Power Network - Nil - b) Report DEV Fanotech Enviro Inc. IESO FIT 4.0 Program i) 220 Old North Road Christopher Brown outlined the Report. Moved by Jason FitzGerald PC95-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding Fanotech Enviro Inc. - IESO FIT 4.0 Program submitted by Solar Power Network, be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends approval; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends approval of the request in regards to the project to be located at 220 Old North Road; AND FURTHER THAT: consideration. The FIT resolution be presented to Council for final Carried. 4.6 a) Deputation Soventix Canada Inc. - Nil - b) Report DEV ML Solar Projects LP IESO FIT 4.0 Program i) 1318 Highway 141 Christopher Brown outlined the Report. Moved by Jason FitzGerald PC96-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding ML Solar Projects LP - IESO FIT 4.0 Program submitted by Soventix Canada Inc., be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends denial; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends denial of the request in regards to the project to be located at 1318 Highway 141. Carried. 5. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Jason FitzGerald PC97-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: We do hereby adjourn at 2:23 p.m. to meet again on Wednesday July 15, 2015 or at the call of the chair. Chair, Councillor Nancy Alcock

4 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes June 18, Corporation of the Town of Huntsville PLANNING COMMITTEE Special Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Huntsville Municipal Council Chambers RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Report DEV SCCEC 4.0 LP IESO FIT 4.0 Program - 15 Marsh Road W Moved by Karin Terziano PC94-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding SCCEC 4.0 LP - IESO FIT 4.0 Program submitted by Ethosolar Inc., be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends approval; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends approval of the request in regards to the project to be located at 15 Marsh Road W; AND FURTHER THAT: consideration. The FIT resolution be presented to Council for final Carried. 2. Report DEV Fanotech Enviro Inc. IESO FIT 4.0 Program Old North Road Moved by Jason FitzGerald PC95-15 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report No. DEV dated June 18, 2015 prepared by Christopher Brown, Senior Planner, regarding Fanotech Enviro Inc. - IESO FIT 4.0 Program submitted by Solar Power Network, be received; AND FURTHER THAT: The Senior Planner recommends approval; AND FURTHER THAT: Planning Committee concurs and recommends approval of the request in regards to the project to be located at 220 Old North Road; AND FURTHER THAT: consideration. The FIT resolution be presented to Council for final Carried.

5 Schedule "A" 6/18/2015 Thomas Edison "I d put my money on the Sun and Solar Energy, what a source of Power! I hope we don t have to wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that. Thomas Edison, c.1931 Presentation to: Date: June 18, 2015 Presented by: Gregg Anderson 1

6 the agenda Solar Sustainability & Prosperity Forth and Bullock Solar Project Greening EthoSolar IESO Feed-In Tariff programs for MicroFIT & SmallFIT Paid to produce energy for the IESO 20 year contract Rooftop Fixed rates Ground Mount rate <10 = 38.4 cents per kw (MicroFIT) <10 kw = 28.9 cents per kw >10,<100 = 34.3 cents per kw (SmallFIT) >10 kw = 27.5 cents per kw >100= 31.6 cents per kw (SmallFIT) SmallFIT 4 Rule updates May 2015 Application window July 13 30, 2015 Contract awards Spring 2016 Post FIT Produce to Consume Solar array cost already recouped Producing your own electricity at virtually no cost Stabilize electricity rate (.13kW approx.) Expected life of the solar system (35 to 40 yrs.) Simple connection Reduce peak demand costs Green your organization 2

7 the proposed project Forth and Bullock Solar Project Richard Forth and Sara Bullock 75 Clarke's Lane, Utterson, Ontario P0B 1M0 500 kw Ground Mount Solar System 500 kw Fixed Ground Mount solar project Application preparation: May-June 2015 IESO contract application: July 2015 Contract award: Spring 2016 Project development Provision of a passive income stream Increase its sustainable impact Positioning itself for future energy self reliance, and reducing its energy costs Benefits to Municipality Why supporting this solar project matters Enhances & coexists with your other environmental and sustainability practices Environmental impact of removing 4,300 cars from the road and planting more than 500,000 trees Move towards localised electrical generation independence and security Demonstrate your municipal commitment to becoming a sustainable community 3

8 Benefits to Municipality Why supporting this solar project matters Create additional revenues designed to remain local Solar is inconspicuous and does not impact the visual landscape Project built on agricultural land class 4-7, meets provincial setback (water/road/residence) and visual screening standards Demonstrate your municipal commitment to becoming a sustainable community Seeking your Support Request for Municipal Council Support Resolution To pass a resolution in support of the construction and operation of the Proposed Forth & Bullock Project located at 75 Clarke s Lane, Utterson, Ontario, P0B 1M0 Council s support enables the Forth & Bullock Project to receive 2 Priority Points solely under the IESO FIT Program This support will not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval 4

9 About EthoSolar Established 2009 Headquarters: Barrie, Ontario USA office: Worcester, Massachusetts Residential and commercial markets. Over 1000 completed residential and commercial systems installed Dedicated to developing clean, profitable and seamless renewable energy projects Why Choose Ethosolar? EthoSolar s mission within the renewable industry We aim to BE the solution, not just to provide a solution Developing long-term 20+ year relationship Committed to building relationships that provide reliable, innovative and competitive solutions Our Social Contract The foundation of our relationships Integrity Dependable, Transparent, Deliver on our word, Owning shortcomings. Integrity means that a service call at year 10 will be as friendly and courteous as a sales call in the beginning. Quality Means we do not select our product suppliers on price. Quality means that you won t discover today s good deal to be tomorrow s headache. Value Products and services that outperform what they promise. We measure success by exceeding expectations not by meeting them. 5

10 examples of FIT projects Completed by EthoSolar 250 kw Sunrise Potato Storage in Alliston Completed by EthoSolar 250 kw Essa & District Agricultural Society Agriplex Barrie Fairgrounds 6

11 Completed by EthoSolar 175 kw Dalt s Honda Dealership in Orillia Summary Compliments Sustainability Objectives Environmental Leadership Enhanced Produce Hydro to 2056 Direct Economic Growth Municipal Council Support Resolution Compliments and enhances Town of Huntsville existing sustainability, environmental, and resource management initiatives EthoSolar has a proven process with over (25MW) 1000 completed projects EthoSolar provides turn-key project management 7

12 ethosolar contact Kevin Allan Director of Sales & Marketing Susan Lawson Sales Administrator Daniel Roberts Sales coordinator Gregg Anderson Key Accounts Manager EthoSolar Inc. cellular: Lisa Miller Project Administrator Office: Fax: Closing Thoughts "I d put my money on the Sun and Solar Energy, what a source of Power! I hope we don t have to wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that. Thomas Edison, c

13 Schedule "B" 6/18/2015 Thomas Edison "I d put my money on the Sun and Solar Energy, what a source of Power! I hope we don t have to wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that. Thomas Edison, c.1931 Presentation to Council Date: June 22, 2015 Presented by: Gregg Anderson 1

14 the agenda Solar Sustainability & Prosperity Muskoka Lumber EthoSolar Simcoe County Community Energy Cooperative Greening Tiny Township Post FIT Produce to Consume Solar array cost already recouped Produce their own or community electricity at virtually no cost Stabilize electricity rate (.13kW approx.) Expected life of the solar system (35 to 40 yrs.) Simple connection Reduce peak demand costs Green your organization 2

15 the proposed project Muskoka Lumber & Building Supplies Centre Limited Solar Project Muskoka Lumber 15 Marsh Road, Huntsville Ontario P0B 1JO 179 kw/ac Roof Top Solar System 15 Marsh Road solar project Application preparation: June IESO contract application: July 13, 2015 Contract award: March / April 2016 Project development Provision of a passive income stream Increase its sustainable impact Positioning itself for future energy self reliance, and reducing its energy costs Benefits to Municipality Why supporting this solar project matters Enhances & coexists with your other environmental and sustainability practices Increases property values, creates jobs Generate additional revenues designed to remain local EthoSolar & SCCEC helped to secure over $39 million of additional income generation across Ontario Solar is inconspicuous and does not impact the visual landscape Move towards localized electrical generation independence and security Demonstrate your municipal commitment to becoming a sustainable community 3

16 Seeking your Support Request for Municipal Council Support Resolution To pass a resolution in support of the Proposed Project located at 15 Marsh Rd Huntsville. Ontario P0B 1JO Councils support enables Muskoka Lumber & Building Supplies Center Ltd. to receive 2 Priority Points under the IESO FIT Program Granting a resolution shows councils support For its local business owners Economic growth & diversity Positive environmental stimulus Future energy independence This support will not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval About EthoSolar Established 2009 Headquarters: Barrie, Ontario USA office: Worcester, Massachusetts Residential and commercial markets. Over 600 completed residential and commercial systems installed Dedicated to developing clean, profitable and seamless renewable energy projects Why Choose Ethosolar? EthoSolar s mission within the renewable industry We aim to BE the solution, not just to provide a solution Developing long-term 20+ year relationship Committed to building relationships that provide reliable, innovative and competitive solutions 4

17 Our Social Contract The foundation of our relationships Integrity Dependable, Transparent, Deliver on our word, Owning shortcomings. Integrity means that a service call at year 10 will be as friendly and courteous as a sales call in the beginning. Quality Means we do not select our product suppliers on price. Quality means that you won t discover today s good deal to be tomorrow s headache. Value Products and services that outperform what they promise. We measure success by exceeding expectations not by meeting them. Developed to provide & promote environmental awareness while creating good investment opportunities SCCEC is a for-profit business venture Offers an attractive and sustainable investment vehicle Solely focused on Ontario communities Started in Simcoe County Now supporting multiple communities Over 39 Million of Central Ontario created revenues Improves overall wealth of municipalities. Currently developing 50 Members within Municipality of Muskoka 5

18 examples of FIT projects Completed by EthoSolar 250 kw Sunrise Potato Storage in Alliston Completed by EthoSolar 250 kw Essa & District Agricultural Society Agriplex Barrie Fairgrounds 6

19 Completed by EthoSolar 175 kw Dalt s Honda Dealership in Orillia Summary Compliments Sustainability Objectives Environmental Leadership Enhanced Produce Hydro to 2056 Direct Economic Growth Seeking Council passing of a Municipal Council Support Resolution for Muskoka Lumber & Building Centre Ltd. Compliments and enhances existing sustainability, environmental and resource management initiatives EthoSolar has a proven process with over (10MW) 600 completed projects EthoSolar provides turn-key project management 7

20 ethosolar contact Kevin Allan Director of Sales & Marketing Susan Lawson Sales Administrator Daniel Roberts Sales coordinator Gregg Anderson Key Accounts Manager EthoSolar Inc. cellular: Lisa Miller Project Administrator Office: Fax: Closing Thoughts "I d put my money on the Sun and Solar Energy, what a source of Power! I hope we don t have to wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that. Thomas Edison, c