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Owner Caroline Hanson granted setback variance for residential solar array

Town of Charleston Planning Board · May 14, 2025
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Summary

The board granted a variance for a residential photovoltaic installation proposed at a 15‑foot setback where the ordinance requires 50 feet; Amanda Peterson moved to approve and Andrew Ragozzino seconded, with the motion passing unanimously.

Caroline Hanson, identified in the minutes as the owner of the property proposing a residential photovoltaic system, sought a variance because the solar array would be 15 feet from the required 50‑foot setback. Amanda Peterson moved to approve the variance and Andrew Ragozzino seconded; the board approved the motion unanimously.

The minutes record no additional conditions attached to the approval. The board's action reduces the residential setback requirement for this installation in this specific case; the decision is recorded as an approved variance in the meeting minutes.