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Board approves 56-foot variance for ground‑mounted solar panels at 2901 North Buckeye Lane
Summary
A variance was approved for a ground‑mounted solar-energy system at 2901 North Buckeye Lane to set panels 43 feet, 11 inches from the side property line (56-foot variance from the 100-foot requirement); the board amended the application to reflect the landowner trust name.
Oldham County’s Board of Adjustments on Oct. 16 approved a side-yard setback variance for a small ground-mounted solar-energy system proposed at 2901 North Buckeye Lane in Goshen.
Planner John Hein told the board the applicant proposes a 930-square-foot ground-mounted solar energy system (SES). County rules require residential ground-mounted SES on properties three acres or larger to be set back 100 feet from side or rear lines; the applicant requested a 43-foot-11-inch setback, meaning a variance of 56 feet 1 inch.
Charles Paradis (representing the resident and property owner) and Joseph Paradis (trustee) explained that roof geometry, many roof slopes and tree shade make a rooftop system impractical and that the chosen ground location receives the most sun according to a shade study. Ashley Carlin, permit coordinator for Pure Light Power, said the permit would be issued to the trust and staff confirmed the owners provided documentation to show the trust and resident relationship.
The board amended the record to list the owner as the J.A. Paradis Family Dynasty Trust (as requested during testimony) and approved the variance, conditioned on the variance applying only to the plan considered at the Oct. 16 hearing and on obtaining all required installation permits. The board found the site conditions and tree/shade constraints supported the requested setback relief.
