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Milwaukee HPC denies front-facing solar at Summit Avenue, approves rear-facing compromise
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously (7–0) on Nov. 3 to deny a certificate of appropriateness for a front‑facing rooftop solar array at 2591 North Summit Avenue and to approve a rear‑facing array plus limited dormer panels as a compromise.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously (7–0) on Nov. 3 to deny a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for a front‑facing rooftop solar system at 2591 North Summit Avenue and to approve a revised plan placing the primary array on the rear roof plus limited panels on the front dormers.
Staff told commissioners the applicant’s original front‑facing proposal would produce about 9,800 kilowatt‑hours and cost roughly $29,000 under the HomeTeam Energy quote. A rear‑facing installation would produce about 7,300 kWh—about 80 percent of the front‑only output—at a similar price; adding one or two small dormer panels on the south dormer would raise rear‑facing…
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