Historic commission delays decision on front-facing solar array at Riverdale after notice error and design concerns
Sunrun sought approval for an eight-panel black-on-black rooftop array at 26 Riverdale South but the commission found abutter notifications incomplete and raised concerns about visual contrast and new fire-code access paths; the board continued the application to January and asked for revised visuals and layouts.
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Sunrun representative Steve Kelly presented a proposal for an eight-panel, black-on-black rooftop solar array at 26 Riverdale South, saying the design follows current fire-safety guidelines that require access pathways from gutter to ridge. Commissioners said a clerical error in the abutter-notification list meant several neighbors had not been properly notified, and they agreed the cleanest course was to continue the formal hearing to the January meeting so correct abutters can be notified and the applicant can provide clearer visuals.
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