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Council questions ground‑mounted panels for First Neighbor Bank solar project; installer to revisit roof‑only design
Summary
Wellspring Solar presented a combined roof‑ and ground‑mount solar plan for First Neighbor Bank. Several commissioners opposed ground panels inside city limits; Bill Niblett said he would revisit the drawings to pursue a roof‑only solution.
Wellspring Solar representative Bill Niblett briefed the council on a variance request to install both roof‑mounted and ground‑mounted solar panels for the First Neighbor Bank project. Commissioners expressed differing views about allowing ground‑mounted arrays within city limits.
“Commissioner Edwards said that he is not in favor of having ground solar panels inside corporate limits; however, he would not have an issue with the roof mount as per the variance request,” the minutes record. Commissioner Letizia said he had no issue with either roof or ground mounts, while Commissioners Schabbing and Williams echoed Edwards’ concern about ground panels. Niblett told the council he would review the drawings and explore whether the project could be completed using only roof‑mounted panels.
The minutes show no formal motion to approve the variance at this meeting; the council requested a redesign and further review before voting.
