The Victorian Village Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to install 10 solar panels on the detached garage at 1193 Hunter Avenue, after HPO staff said the revised application met local preservation standards.

Morgan, HPO staff, described the proposal as “to install 10 solar panels on the garage, per submitted documentation, electrical to connect to the existing utility meter per submitted plans,” and recommended approval citing Columbus Code and the Victorian Village guidelines plus the National Park Service guidance on solar panels for historic properties. Applicant John McNamara was sworn and had no additional comment.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about placement and finishes and added a condition that any outstanding clarifications be submitted to HPO staff for review and approval prior to certificate issuance. A motion to approve the application carried after a voice vote.

The approval is conditioned on HPO sign-off of final details and coordination with preservation staff to ensure the panels and any conduit are installed to minimize visual impacts on the historic streetscape. The commission recorded the vote as an affirmative voice vote and closed the item.

Next steps: HPO staff will confirm final documentation and issue the COA if the applicant meets the stated conditions.