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File #: 250828    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 9/10/2025 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop solar panels at 2591 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Chris Sanger.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Appeal, 2. ZND Scheduling Request, 3. Application, 4. Appeal E-Mail from Owner of HPC's Decision, 5. Solar Checklist, 6. Proposed Solar Sites, 7. Front of House, 8. Back of House, 9. Additional Information from the Owner, 10. City Attorney Opinion, 11. Solar Panel Quote, 12. Staff Report - November, 13. Staff Report.pdf, 14. Letter to Property Owner, 15. Letter to Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 16. List of Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 17. Certified Mailing to the Property Owner, 18. Signed Certified Mail Receipt, 19. Appeal Rights Letter, 20. Certified Mailing to the Property Owner, 21. Signed Certified Mail Receipt
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11/3/20250 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION  

Minutes note: Mr. Andrew Stern said this was held from the last committee meeting. The applicant did meet with his contractor about putting panels on the dormers. There were two different proposals instead of the front-only system. The City Attorney's Office provided written guidance a couple of years ago, which is in the file and Mr. Stern read some text from it. Staff is still recommending a rear system and panels only on the front-facing dormers and denial of the front-only system as requested by the applicant. Owner still prefers the front-only system. Denied as applied for and approve the staff concept as the decrease in efficiency is not significant and there is no large increase in cost.
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10/6/20250 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HELD IN COMMITTEE

Minutes note: Mr. Andrew Stern said the applicants are proposing solar panels on the front east elevation which would be very visible. The contractor said if the panels were moved from the front to the rear of the property they would only generate half the solar power and it wouldn't be economically viable. Staff would approve installation on the rear, but recommends denial as proposed, on the front elevation. The Commission would like to see real numbers relating to cost and how much power would be collected rather than a vague 'it would not be worth it". Hold one month so numbers can be from multiple contractors providing actual numbers.
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9/10/20250 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

250828

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ORIGINAL

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Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop solar panels at 2591 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Chris Sanger.

Drafter

CC-CC

Andrew Stern

9/10/2025