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Ms. Poissant indicated that the plans submitted included a total of 18 panels set on 6” high brackets
on the south-facing portions of the roof, which in this case, would all face and be visible from the
street.
Ms. Poissant advised that the majority of the NEHH ARB felt that visual impact of the panels and the
architectural integrity of the historic structure was unacceptable and suggested that alternative
products be considered that would blend in with the roof. Ms. Poissant indicated that a similar
application for rooftop solar panels was denied in October 2022 at 237 – 52nd Street.
Ms. Poissant shared the North End Huntington Heights (NEHH) Historic District Guidelines. Regarding
the installation of solar panels, NEHH Guidelines Section IV. Specific Guidelines, G. Roofing state:
4. Solar Panels
1. When feasible, solar panels should not be visible from the front of the house nor from
the side facing a street of a corner-lot property. However, when the elevations of certain
properties necessitate placement of solar panels where the panels are visible from
street-level view, visual exposure of the panels should be minimized as much as possible.
2. It is preferable that panels be installed on the rear roof, be uniformly colored, fixed and
not moveable, parallel to the existing roof and not extending more than six inches above
the roof surface.
3. Roofing under the panels must comply with the standards set forth in the Guidelines.
4. Solar and other alternative energy equipment that is not visually intrusive nor
incompatible with the architecture of the home may be considered by the board for
approval.
Ms. Poissant shared additional photos of Mr. Skirvin’s property (shown on slides 7 – 9).
Councilman Long inquired about the street view of the property, as it appeared not to be in the NEHH
District. Ms. Poissant replied agreed, the property was across the street was outside the NEHH District.
Mayor Jones inquired about the next step after the appeal process was heard by City Council. Ms.
Poissant replied that City Council would rule on the appeal, whether to uphold the NEHH ARB denial
or to reverse the decision in favor of the applicant.
Councilwoman Woodbury indicated that this was the second appeal within the NEHH District, and
questioned what was happening with the process. She also questioned whether the NEHH ARB was
representing the historic district appropriately. Ms. McAllister reminded that the first appeal was
regarding the placement of a fence. She shared that the ARB was attempting to uphold the guidelines,
and in upholding the guidelines, applicants may not agree with the NEHH ARB but this was the appeal
process. She indicated the two appeals just happened to be back-to-back. As previously mentioned,
Ms. McAllister indicated that a similar application for rooftop solar panels was denied in October 2022
at 237 – 52nd Street. The applicant decided not to appeal.
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