Anton Lamers - Town of Caledon
Anton Lamers - Town of Caledon
Anton Lamers - Town of Caledon
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Request to Delegate FormSubmit completed request to:E-mail: agenda@caledon.caPhone: (905) 584-2272 ext. 2366Fax: (905) 584-5589Applicant InformationLast NameFirst NameRequest Date:Year Month DayStreet Number Street Name <strong>Town</strong>/CityPostal Code E-mail address Phone NumberPurpose <strong>of</strong> delegation request (state position taken on issue, if applicable)REMINDER – DELEGATIONS ARE ALLOWED 10 MINUTES TO SPEAKPlease contact us to determine the submission due date for any materialI am submitting a formal presentation to accompany my delegation □ Yes □ NoI will require the following audio-visual □Overhead Projector □Power Point □Document CameraPersonal information collected on this form is used for the purposes <strong>of</strong> sending correspondence relating to matters before Council. Your name, address,comments, and any other personal information, is collected and maintained for the purpose <strong>of</strong> creating a record that is available to the general public in ahard copy format and on the internet in an electronic format pursuant to Section 27 <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information and Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy Act,R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, as amended. Questions about this form should be directed to the Municipal Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information Co-ordinator at 905-584-2272.TOWN HALL6311 Old Church Road, <strong>Caledon</strong>, ON L7C 1J6905.584.2272 | 1.888.CALEDON | FAX 905.584.6070 | www.caledon.ca
<strong>Lamers</strong> Solar Farm17536 Willoughby Road,<strong>Caledon</strong> ON500kW Project in Partnership with
LSF Site OverviewGenerate Renewable Energyvia the OPA Small FITProgram- 500kW –AC (600kWp)- 2,500 solar modules- Contract Re-ApplicationJan 18, 2013- 20 year contract- TREC SolarShare Co-opinvestment with >50 LocalMembers- Community involvement- To Proceed: We RequestNeighbouringMunicipal SupportProperty &ResolutionCommunityMember Support- Property rights & ownership; Adrianus and Anna <strong>Lamers</strong>NECDevelopmentPermit3 yearsDevelopmentWork2
View looking NE3
Sample Site Photo1,000 kWp site, Rollabch Germany4
Design RequirementsInherently InvisibleDevelopment Permit approved by Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC)- Project must; follow natural landscape- protect the local environment- be hidden from view from any public road.- abide by the sizing and siting restrictions- All neighbours were notified and allowed to comment in order to obtain NEC Development Permit- Subsequent Letters <strong>of</strong> Support were obtained in 2013The project will abide by the Minister or Environments Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)- More sizing and siting restrictions- We must protect the local environment- We must distribute notice to adjacent properties, <strong>Caledon</strong> Clerk, Peel Clerk, Local Services Board, <strong>Caledon</strong> andNEC Planning Board, CVC and NEC prior to construction.Project must meet the Minister <strong>of</strong> Environments Visual Screening Requirements for Non-Ro<strong>of</strong>top SolarFacilities- 90% visual coverage year round & monitored every 6 monthsProject will be virtually invisible similar to ro<strong>of</strong>top Solar Installations5
Community Involvement and Support• Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Co-op• 300 Members in GTA• 65 Members in Peel Region• Members will be 100% direct equity investors in Project3+ Years <strong>of</strong> Development work• Previous consultations for permits• Letters <strong>of</strong> Support from Neighbours• Acknowledging they are aware <strong>of</strong> the project• Indicating they are not bothered by its installation• They support us in gaining a Municipal Support Resolution6
Community EngagementThe <strong>Lamers</strong> Solar Farm is committed to working with the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Caledon</strong> and its residents.<strong>Lamers</strong> Solar Farm Community Engagement CommitmentSchool ToursBe part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Caledon</strong> GreenProjectsSupport local jobsConserve Green SpaceIncrease Economic Strength andInvestment in <strong>Caledon</strong>Continue more projects with <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Caledon</strong>Work with the DART teamSoventix and GP Joule Engineers will tour students through a workingSolar installation explaining how energy is created.Support <strong>Caledon</strong>’s Renewables in Action, Greenest <strong>Town</strong> in Ontariorecognition, and Community Environmental GroupsHire local Solar Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalsWork with Niagara Escarpment Commission and Credit Valley to developthe solar farm with minimal impacts to surrounding environmentSolar Project are capitally intensive and must pay MPAC and municipaltaxes. Value <strong>of</strong> project est. $2,400,000Soventix and GP Joule provide financing and development support formunicipal Energy projects.Incorporate solar into the Gravel Pits re-habilitation plansSoventix and GP Joule will work alongside the Development team at the<strong>Town</strong> once the project is more certain. (Ie OPA Contract <strong>of</strong>fered)7
Request:Municipal Support Resolution• Resolutions sole purpose is to enable the OPA Applicant to receive priority points under the FITprogram• <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Caledon</strong> already supported ALL
<strong>Anton</strong> <strong>Lamers</strong> – Born in Holland and Raised in <strong>Caledon</strong> ONProject ManagerSoventix Canada120 Front Street East, Suite 204Toronto, ONa.lamers@soventix.ca+1 416 571 4812www.soventix.ca
NEC Approved Site Plan10
NEC Approved Pr<strong>of</strong>ile11
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