Title/Name/Summary
Solar Panel Installation - 15613 Plum Tree Drive - Shah Solar Panels, Installation of 6.6 kW Solar Array as part of an Environmental Clean Technology (ECT) Review
History
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Project
Solar Panel Installation - 15613 Plum Tree Drive - Shah Solar Panels, Installation of 6.6 kW Solar Array as part of an Environmental Clean Technology (ECT) Review
2017-0574 / AR-17-00455
Petitioner
Dr. Vadna Shah
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to install and maintain a roof-mounted solar panel system at a single-family residence located at 15613 Plum Tree Drive.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review (Environmental Clean Technology)
Project Attributes
Address: 15613 Plum Tree Drive
P.I.N.(s): 27-14-308-023-0000
Parcel Size: 0.23 acres
Building Size: 3,790 SF
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Silver Lake South Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Single Family Residential
Existing Zoning: R-3 Residential District
Existing Land Use: Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-3 Residential District - Single Family Home
South: R-3 Residential District - Single Family Home
East: R-3 Residential District - Single Family Home
West: R-3 Residential District - Single Family Home
Preliminary Engineering: A structural engineers report was submitted with this petition, which concluded that the roof structure can safely support the weight of the proposed solar panels.
PLANNING OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
Section 6-314.C of the Land Development Code requires that the petitioner seeking a renewable energy or environmental clean technology system first obtain an Environmental Clean Technology (ECT) review from the Plan Commission. Subsequent to such a review, this project will follow the standard development review process. A review will next take place at the Development Services and Planning Committee and then a final review and decision from the Village Board of Trustees.
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