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Planning Board approves mini-storage site plan with conditions for Bright Spot Solar dual-axis trackers
Summary
The Planning Board approved a major site-plan review for a sub‑0.1 megawatt dual‑axis tracker solar installation at a mini-storage facility on Waterville Road with conditions: move two trackers away from a nearby residence, plant a minimum buffer of conifer trees, and set concrete base heights near one foot above grade.
The Planning Board voted to approve a major site‑plan review for a solar installation at a mini‑storage facility at 240 Waterville Road, subject to conditions addressing placement, buffering and foundation heights.
Applicant representatives — Jeff Allen of AE Hudson Engineers, the facility owner (identified as Mr. Hergert), and a supplier identified as Mr. Campbell of Bright Spot Solar — presented changes to the site plan and technical details of the proposed dual‑axis “tracker” system. The system manufacturer was identified as SunAction Trackers and the supplier marketed the product under the Bright Spot Solar trade name. The applicant described the proposal as a distributed, small commercial solar installation under 0.1 megawatts (i.e., less than 100 kilowatts) that uses dual‑axis tracking, bifacial panels and…
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