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File #: 231219    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/28/2023 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 2/27/2024
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution granting the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of rooftop solar panels at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for John Hambrook.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: ENERGY RESOURCES, HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Attachments: 1. Appellant ZND PowerPoint, 2. HPC ZND PowerPoint, 3. Owner Appealing HPC Decision, 4. Appealing the HPC decision, 5. Owner ZND Testimony, 6. Adam Support Letter, 7. Application, 8. Solar Checklist, 9. A.1 Scope of Work, 10. A.2 Site Plan, 11. A.3 Array Details, 12. A.4 One Line, 13. Dimensions of system installation .pdf, 14. Neighbor Supports if not Visible, 15. Letter to Property Owner, 16. Letter to Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 17. List of Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 18. Certified Mailing to the Property Owner, 19. Staff Report Hambrook Solar.pdf, 20. Appeal Rights Letter, 21. Certified Mailing to the Property Owner, 22. Signed Certified Mail Receipt, 23. Signed Certified Mail Receipt, 24. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
3/4/20241 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/27/20241 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/22/20240 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTED

Minutes note: Appearing: Tim Askin, Historic Preservation Commission Laura Schneider, Arch Solar Danielle Beierschmitt, Arch Solar Todd Farris, Deputy City Attorney A presentation was made. No public testimony. Ald. Brostoff was in support of the appeal. Ald. Brostoff moved to grant the appeal. (Prevailed 5-0)		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/22/20241 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
2/13/20240 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/5/20240 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PLACED ON FILE

Minutes note: Held to get legal advice and that has been submitted. Staff still recommends approving all of the requested panels. Laura Schneider and Danielle Beierschmitt - Arch Solar - the proposed locations are ideal and if moved, their output would not be maximized. They also think the balance across the entire roof is more visually appealing. Ald. Bauman moved for approval for the 2 panels that flank the dormer and deny the smaller panel to the east. Seconded by Mr. Jarosz. Failed. 3-3 (Ms. Keating Kahn, Mr. Robinson and Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown voting "no"). Ms. Keating Kahn moved to approved, seconded by Mr. Robinson. Failed. 3-3 (Mr. Jarosz, Ald. Bauman and Ms. Peltz voting "no"). 		Pass4:2 Action details Meeting details Video Video
1/8/20240 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HELD IN COMMITTEE

Minutes note: Mr. Tim Askin said this solar panel installation is at a corner and the location is the only feasible location for this property. There is no way to eliminate the visibility on this property. Staff recommends approval since Windsor is basically a glorified alley. All of the solar installations that staff can recall are mid-block and face the side. In this situation, it's a side installation that faces the street. Jennifer Larson - Arch Solar - the only way to get solar efficiency is on the proposed location. Ald. Bauman would like more information on legal considerations if we deny this in total or deny partially. Hold for a cycle.		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
11/28/20230 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

231219

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution granting the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of rooftop solar panels at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for John Hambrook.

...Analysis

This resolution grants the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of rooftop solar panels at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for John Hambrook.

Body

Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission met on February 5, 2024 to consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of rooftop solar panels at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for John Hambrook; and

 

Whereas, The Commission denied the Certificate by a vote of 4 ayes and 2 noes; and

 

Whereas, The applicant appealed the decision relating to denial to the Zoning, Neighborhood and Development Committee at its meeting of February 22, 2024; and

 

Whereas, The Committee, by a vote of five (5) ayes and zero (o) noes reversed the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission, now, therefore, be it,

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of rooftop solar panels at 2015 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for John Hambrook is granted.

 

Requestor

 

Drafter

Linda Elmer

2/22/24