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Building board approves solar tubes to brighten 266 Kensington
Summary
The Maple Bluff Building Board approved installation of two solar tubes to add daytime natural light to an upstairs hallway and a windowless bathroom at 266 Kensington; the applicant said the change will reduce daytime electricity use.
The Maple Bluff Building Board voted to approve an application to install two solar tubes at 266 Kensington to bring natural light into an upstairs hallway and a bathroom that lacks windows. The applicant told the board the rooms are "extremely dark even in the bright" part of the day and that installing the solar tubes would "allow us to get some natural light in and not have to use electricity in the middle of the day."
Board members had no substantive objections to the location (rear of the house) or the visual impact and moved, seconded, and approved the request by voice vote. The decision was recorded as an approval of the permit as presented; no conditions were attached during the meeting. The board’s routine consent for like-for-like or minimal-impact improvements guided the outcome.
