TO: Hillside Building Committee
DATE: December 13, 2017
FROM: Paul Mood, P.E., Town Engineer
SUBJECT: Combined Review for Gunnala Residence: 6161 N. 44th Place. Application for roof mounted solar panels.
The owner of the property located at 6161 N. 44th Place submitted an application to add roof mounted solar panels on top of the residence.
Solar Panels
The home was constructed in 2000 and the applicant is proposing to add 8 roof mounted solar panel arrays with 66 total modules. The panels are rectilinear in shape and a maximum of 1'-4" in height and will be concealed by existing roof parapets ranging from 2 feet to 3 feet in height.
The solar panels will have black frames and the racking system will also be black or painted with a color that has a light reflective value (LRV) of 38 or less. The solar system inverters, photovoltaic meter and electrical disconnects will be placed on the outside of the house and will be painted to match the house.
The table below lists the pertinent development information:
DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
Description
Quantities
Area of Lot
72,249 Sq Ft
Area Under Roof
Unchanged
Floor Area Ratio
Unchanged
Building Site Slope
Unchanged
Allowable Disturbed Area (%)
Unchanged
Allowable Disturbed Area (Sq Ft)
Unchanged
Existing Disturbed Area (Sq Ft)
Unchanged
Volume of Cut/Fill
0 Cubic Yards
Hillside Assurance
$0
Number of Retaining Walls
Unchanged
Length of Retaining Walls
Unchanged
Maximum Building Height
Unchanged
Overall Height
Unchanged
Should the Hillside Committee wish to approve this application, staff suggests the following stipulations:
1. The racking system for the solar panels/arrays shall be black or painted a color with a LRV of 38 or less. If the racking system is not black, the applicant shall provide a color sample for review and approval by Town staff.
2. The solar system inverters, meter and disconnects shall be painted the same color as the house.
3. All construction parking shall be located on the propert...
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