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allow for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: 1. Guidance for Solar Energy Systems: The Historic Preservation Commission hereby issues supplemental guidance for applicants wishing to install a solar energy system in a Local Historic District or on a Local Historic Landmark. This guidance is intended to provide a summary of best practices and does not alter existing requirements: As existing requirements vary by Local Historic Districts, refer directly 4he,appliacble District Guidelines. a. Recommended: Solar energy systems in Local'Historic Districts and on Local Historic Landmarks should be designed, "sized, and located""to,minimize their effect on the character of a historic "building. Before designing a solar energy system, the applicant is encouraged -to consider the following:... i. Energy conservation measures such.,as insulation, weather stripping, caulking;°or".new, or repaired storm windows should be considered as the most cost-effective"method of cutting energy costs "for any property, historic orotherwise prior to investing in solar "energy systems:../ ' ii'"" ;Before applying for aCOA, applicants should verify that enough sunlight-is.available to make the proposed system viable. iii: Place solar energy systems to avoid obscuring significant features he perception of the overall character of the or adversely affecting t property. -iv. Install solar energy systems on an addition or secondary structure where applicable. v. "Install solar devices on non -historic windows, walls, siding, or shutters which do not face public streets. vi. For systems not attached to the building, consider screening with landscaping or other means to limit visibility from a public thoroughfare in such a manner that the system maintains access to solar energy. vii. The preferred location for roof -mounted solar energy systems is generally on a non -character defining roof line which is not readily Page 2 of 7