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Committee approves 12‑panel rooftop solar at 104 East State Street after fire‑chief review
Summary
The Montpelier Design Review Committee unanimously approved a plan to install 12 black‑framed solar panels on the street‑facing roof at 104 East State Street; applicant said the layout was approved by the fire chief for emergency access.
The Montpelier Design Review Committee on Sept. 2 unanimously approved a residential rooftop solar installation at 104 East State Street. Nicole, representing Green Mountain Solar, told the committee the plan calls for 12 black‑framed panels to be mounted on the southwest, street‑facing slope of an asphalt‑shingle roof; she said the layout had been reviewed and approved by the fire chief to ensure safety access for first responders.
Homeowner Andy Bouton said the panels will sit on one roof slope and will not cover the entire plane. Nicole said the installer will use IronRidge mounting feet and that panels will be attached to rafters. She also said some deteriorated ridge-cap shingles were replaced with matching materials prior to panel installation. The applicants told the committee work is expected next Friday.
Committee members reviewed design criteria for roof alterations and found the application acceptable; the vote to approve was unanimous. Meredith Crandall, staff, said zoning paperwork could be issued within a day or two and the applicant preferred to pick it up in person.
Technical details recorded at the meeting: the applicant stated the panels are a black‑frame, black‑paneled model identified in the discussion as "JNCO Eagle" panels and that IronRidge/Halo UltraGrip feet will be used. The committee confirmed the panels are confined to a single slope and not on the steeper portion that was unsuitable for panels. No additional conditions were placed on the approval.
Less-critical details: applicants said the project required minor shingle repairs that were completed with matching shingles; the design was coordinated with the fire chief to maintain required access routes for emergency responders.
