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Planning Board unanimously approves 50-foot setback variance for residential solar array in Esperance

Town of Charleston Planning Board · March 12, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a 50-foot variance for a proposed 18.40 kW solar array at 1728 Burtonville Road in Esperance; the array is 40 REC panels rated at 460W occupying 906.66 sq ft. Motion by Amanda Peterson, seconded by Joseph Fitzpatrick, passed unanimously.

Miss Murphy requested a 50-foot setback variance to install a residential solar array at 1728 Burtonville Road in Esperance. The application described an 18.40-kilowatt system composed of 40 REC panels rated at 460 watts each, occupying 906.66 square feet; the variance was sought because a forested property line prevents compliance with the standard setback.

Amanda Peterson moved to grant the variance and Joseph Fitzpatrick seconded; the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the motion. The motion was recorded as unanimously approved by the members present at the meeting.