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Board approves discreet solar shingles on rear roof at 118 E. Orange St.
Summary
The board approved an amendment to a certificate of appropriateness allowing solar shingles on a low‑visibility portion of the principal building's rear roof at 118 East Orange Street, concluding the installation will not significantly affect the streetscape.
The Heritage Preservation Board approved an amendment to allow solar shingles on a small, rear portion of the principal building roof at 118 East Orange Street. Staff told the board the proposed shingles would be applied to a low‑pitched, rear section of the main structure that is not visible from the public right of way; staff recommended approval based on limited visual impact and conformance with applicable code criteria.
The applicant (Hausch) clarified that the highlighted roof area is the lower‑pitched back portion of the principal building rather than a standalone outbuilding, and described the area as not readily visible from the street. A board member said the chosen location was "low key" and appropriate for solar use. The motion to approve with staff conditions passed by recorded vote.
