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ii. Character defining elements such as historic windows, walls, <br />siding, shutters, dormers, original roof line, chimneys and other <br />features should not be removed or altered in connection with the <br />installation of solar energy systems. <br />iii. Trees should not be removed to improve access to solar energy, <br />unless a tree or portions thereof is dead or diseased and the <br />applicant complies with the Guidelines or Standards for tree <br />removal. <br />2. Supplemental Application Materials: <br />The Historic Preservation Commission hereby�is" sue s recommendations for the <br />submittion of applications for a COA for solar energy... systems. Applicant are <br />encouraged to refer first to the official COA-applicatiori:: When preparing <br />application materials, the applicant sho ldleep in mind iliat it is difficult for the <br />Commission to conduct a fair and objective review and make'a final decision if <br />the application fails to clearly shows the visual and aesthetic "impact of the solar <br />energy system and all associated equipment or components. In addition to the <br />materials required by the application checklist,,applicants should consider <br />providing the following: -<-, <br />a. Sketches that visually der "onsitate how the solar energy system and all <br />associated, equipment "and components will appear from any nearby public <br />thoroughfare'-Components,may include'any additional meters, inverters, <br />di9 sw it" chers, c o m" b 11 ' inerg , visible wiring or conduits, etc. <br />b. Manufacturer specification sheets for the solar energy system and all <br />--,-----,components; <br />' c. Full -color img <br />a es or drawiri g s "of�the p solar system. An <br />.,- .., p p energy Y <br />example,- „on,similar "buildings, especially with t same or similar roof ” 11 <br />style is recommended. <br />d." of the; building and property showing the location of the proposed <br />installation as viewed from adjacent public thoroughfares. <br />e. A site la that clearly shows the location of the solar energy system and <br />all components. If an image of the actual property is not used, sketches <br />should show the solar energy system drawn to scale in relation to the roof <br />and other structures or structural design features. <br />3. Existing References to Solar in Local Historic District Guidelines (emphasis <br />added): <br />The Commission provides a list of references that may affect the siting and design <br />of solar energy systems in specific neighborhoods to provide the applicant with a <br />starting place. Applicants should refer the applicable documents to understand the <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />