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Home My WebLink About20250448 276 Washington St Exterior Modification Roof Mounted PV Arra NOD Page 1 of 1 Tamie Ehinger, Chair Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair Chris Bennett Leslie DiCarlo Jeff Gritsavage Geoff Wood Karen Cavotta, Alternate CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD ❖ City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2517 www.saratoga-springs.org NOTICE OF DECISION In the matter of the application #20250448 276 Washington St. Exterior Modification – Roof Mounted PV Array 276 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 involving Architectural review of rooftop solar array within the Urban Residential - 1 (UR-1) District, tax parcel # 165.- 2-58, within the City of Saratoga Springs. In accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Design Review Board classifies this request as a SEQR:  Type II action – exempt from further SEQR review And, in accordance with the objectives, standards and guidelines contained in the Unified Development Ordinance Article 240-13.9 Architectural Review Applicability and Approval Standards, the Design Review Board issues the following decision on June 11, 2025:  Approve the project as submitted or shown on the attached plans Record of vote: motion to approve made by: T Ehinger, seconded by: G Wood; passed: 7-0 In favor: TEhinger, LDiCarlo, RDuBoff, JGritsavage, KCavotta, G Wood, C Bennett As a result of this decision, the applicant:  may proceed with the proposed project as approved Please contact the Building Department to verify permit requirements. Chair Received by Accounts cc: Building Department Accounts Dept. Applicant/Agent kasselman Nick Bordeau 276 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 April 30,2025 GROUND ACCESS 9.20 7.60 O On 20 REC460AA Pure-RX n N N GROUND ACCESS rn 20 Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US(240) Enphase Envoy O O IronRidge XR-Rail n IronRidge Halo Ultra Grip H.U.G. 0 N Asphalt Shingle 20 173(S) r Rafters:2x6 at 16"o.c. Collar ties:2x4 at 16"o.c. VWMIM N National Grid 36914-26144 25080153 Design Prepared by: SS Kasselman Solar,LLC-279 Broadway,Bldg.2-Menands,NY 12204-p:(518)478-8365 kasselman,PV Labeling Guide 7(a). 1 3• 1-LABEL PV DC DISCONNECT OPERATING SPEC, i WARNING, PLACE 1 PER INVERTER. I r PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM 2-WARNING LABEL, DC,PLACE 1 PER INVERTER AND RATED MPPCURRENT AMPS 7(b) COMBINER PANEL DC JUNCTION BOX. RATED MPP VOLTAGE VOLTS DO NOT ADD LOADS 3-WARNING LABEL, DC,PLACE 1 EVERY 10'OF MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE VDC CONDUIT,REFLECTIVE- MAX C I RC U IT CUR RENT AMPS 4.LABEL INDICATING PV HAS RAPID SHUTDOWN, 2. t/ PLACE 1 ON METER, REFLECTIVE- A WARN I N G SOLAR 5.LABEL INDICATING MAIN BREAKER HAS BEEN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DOWNSIZED,PLACE 1 NEAR MAIN. TERMINALS ON THE LINE AND 6-WARNING LABEL, INDICATING METER IS BACK FED LOAD 51DE5 MAY BE ENERGIZE IN THE OPEN POSITION 1 1 BY PV,PLACE 1 ON METER. A AL r . A 7(a){b)-LABEL INDICATING WHERE PV DISCONNECT IS IwkLOCATED, PLACE 1 ON METER-VERBAGE VARIES PER 3. r SITE- on 8.LABEL INDICATING PV DISCONNECT, PLACE 1 ANYWHERE PV CAN BE DISCONNECTED;REFLECTIVE. 4. . a A WARNING 9-LABEL INDICATING PV OVER CURRENT DEVICE; PLACE 1 NEAR ALL PV BREAKERS EXCEPT MAIN- EQUIPPED WITH TURN OFF PHOTOVOLTAIC 10-WARNING LABEL,AC,PLACE 1 PER AC JUNCTION RAPID AC DISCONNECT PRIOR TO BOX,COMBINER PANEL,DISCONNECTS,ALL WORKING INSIDE PANEL ELECTRICAL LOAD CENTERS- 11-LABEL, PV AC DISCONNECT OPERATING SPEC, i ` i 1 PLACE 1 AT ALL LOCATIONS PV AC CAN BE11. PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECTED. I AG I 12-WARNING LABEL,PLACE 1 ON COMBINER PANEL, RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT A DISCONNECT,OR TAP LOCATION. b AWARNING NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE V 13 WARNING LABEL,PLACE 1 ON COMBINER PANEL- NOTE-LABELS ARE SITE SPECIFIC. THIS SERVICE METER AWARNINGISALSOSERVEDBYA PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DUAL POWER SUPPLY SOURCES: UTILITY GRID AND PV SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM Kasselman Solar,LLC 279 Broadway Bldg.2 Menands-NY 12204 IQ8X Microinverter ENPHASE_ INPUT IIATA , r Commonly used module pairings t w 320-540 Module compatibility To meet compatibility,PV modules must be within the fallowing maxlmtrn input DC voltage and maximum module I. Module compatibility can be checked at https://enphasacom/installers/microiriverters/calculator MPRT voltage range V 43-60 Operating range V 25-79.5 Minimum and maximum start voltage V 3c-79.5 Maximum input DC voltage V 79.5 Maximum continuous operall ng DC current A 10 Maximum input DC short-circuit current A 16 Maximum module I. A 13 Overvoltage class DC port II DC port backfeed current MA 0 PV array configuration Ungrounded array;no additional DC side protection required;AC side protection requires a maximum of 20 A per branch circuit r 0 r 0@208 VAC Peak output power VA 38.4 366 Maximum continuous output power VA 380 360 8 i C ra i r111 e r t e r Nominal grid voltage(L-L) V 240,split-phase{L-L},180' 248,single-phase{L-L},124°' Easy to Install Minimum and maximum grid voltage' V 211-264 183-229 Our newest IQ8 Serles Mlcrolnverters are theIndustry's firstmlerogrrd-forming',software deflned Lightweight and compact with plug- Max.continuous output current A 1.58 1.73 mlcrolnverters with split-phase, ower conversion capability to convert DC power to AC power and-play connectors P P tl' P P Nominal frequency xz 64 efficiently.The brain of the semiconductor-based mrcrolnverterIs our proprietary application-Power line communrcatlon(PLC) specific integrated circuit(ASIC].which enables the mlcrolnverterto operate In grid-tied or between components Extended frequency range xr.47-68 off-grid mod This chip Is bulIt using advanced 55-nmtechnology with high-speed digital logic Faster Installation with simple,twc-wrre AC short circuitfauh current over three cycles Arms 2.70 and superfast respon s e time s to changing loads and grlOf events.allevratrng constralnts on battery cabling sizing for home energy systems.Maximum units per 20 A(L-L)branch circuit$ - 10 9 I08X Mlcrornverter is the latest addition to this family,designed to support PV modules with high High productivity and rellablllty Total harmonic distortion 5 output DC voltage and cell counts,such as 60-half-cut cells.88-half-cut cells and 96-cells. Produces power even when the grid is overvoltage class ACport IIIdown' More than one million cumulative hours AC port backfood current mA 113 of testing Class II double-insulated enclosure Power factor setting 1.0 Optimized for the latest high-powered Grid-tied power factor{adjustable} 0.85leading...0.85 lagging PV modules Peak efficiency 7% 97.3 97.0 Part of the Enphase Energy System, I08 Series Mlcroinverters redefine CECweiweighted 96.5 965 108 Series Mlcrolnverters Integrate with rellabillty standards with more than one Mlcrogrld-forming g efficiency the IQ Battery,10 Gateway,and the million cumulative hours of power-on Compiles with the latest advanced grid Nighttime power Consumption taw 26 12 Enphase App monitoring and analysis testing,enabling an industry-leading support MECHANICAL DATA software. limited warranty of up to 25 years. Remote automatic updates for the latest grid requirements Ambient temperature range 40'C to 65'C f-4DFto 149*0 Configurable to support awide range is of grid profiles Relative humid tyrange 4%to 1o0%(condensing) Meets CA Rule 21(UL 1741-SA)and IEEE DC connector type Staubli MC4 CERTIF 1547:2018(UL 1741-SB) a Dimensions{H„W 0;Weight 212 tam{b.3') 175 tam(6,9"}34.2 tam(1.2");1,1 kg(2.43 lb) ROTE: Cooling Natural convection-no fans Connect PV modules quickly and easily 108 Series Mlcroinverters are ULListed 100 Series Mlcroinverters cannot be mixed with Approved forwet locations;Pollution degree Yes:PD3 to the IQ6 Series Mlerolnverters with as PV rapid shutdown equipment and previouagenerationsof Enphase micminve lam(107 Integrated M C4 connectors. conform with regulations when installed Series,IOB Series and soon)in the same system Enclosure Class II doublo-insulated.corrosion-resistant polymeric enclosure according to the manufacturer's 10 Microinvertea shipwith default aettingsthat Environmental category;uv exposure rating NE MA Type 6;outdoor instructions. meet North America'D IEE E 1547 interconnection standard requi rementa.Region-epeciFc r adjustments may berequemed byan Authority Having Junadiction(AHJ)or utility representative. CA Rule 21(UL 1741-5A),UL 62109-1,IEEE 1547,2616(UL 1741-561,FCC Part 15 Class K ICES-0003 Class B,CAN/CSA-C22.2 N0.107.1-01. aeoording to the IEEE1547 interconnection Certifications This product is UL Listed as PV rapid shutdown equipment and conforms with NEC 2014,NEC 2017,NEC 2020,and NEC 2023 section 690.12 and Meets UL 1741 only when inatalled with 10 SyatemControl ler2 or standard.An 10 Gateway is required to make then. C22.1-2M.5 Rule 64-213 rapid shutdown of PV systems for AC and DC conductors when installed according to the man tufacturer's instructions. changes during installation. 1)Noenforced t)CfAC ratio-. 02M€nphme Energy.All rights reserved.En phase,the Band CC Iogoe.10.and certain other marks listed at M)Nominal woftage range can be extended beyond nominal if required bythe utility. httpBV/enohase.cam/tradenmrkvaacerouicld inee are trademarks of Enphase Energy.Inc.in the U.S and other countriea. 3)Limits may vary.Refer to local requirements to define the number of microinverters per branch in yourarea. Dataaubject to change. IOB]FMCA-0SH-OM5-3A-EN-US-2C24-02-12 4)131X s notcsrtiFad for use with Enphase Three Phase Network Protection Relay IN 1314-31D-208-NA}and is,therefore-designed 149X-MC4-DSH-0C185-3.0-EWU3-2024-02-12 for singls-phase operation only.Check with the local utility requirements if you wish tD instal l single-phase invertersacross three phases. lr IRONRIDGE XR Rail° Family XR Rail°Family The XR Rail°Family offers the strength of a curved rail in three targeted sizes.Each size supports specific design loads,while minimizing material costs.Depending on your location,there is an XR Rail8 to match. Solar Is Not Always Sunny Over their lifetime,solar panels experience countless extreme weather events. Not just the worst storms in years, but the worst storms in 40 years.High winds capable of tli ripping panels from a roof,and snowfalls weighing enough to buckle a panel frame. XR RailsG are the structural backbone XR10 XR100 XR1000 preventing these results.They resist uplift, XR10 is a sleek,low-profile mounting XR100 is a residential and commercial XR1000 is a heavyweight among protect against buckling and safely rail,designed for regions with light or mounting rail.It supports a range of solar mounting rails.It's built to handle and efficiently transfer loads into the no snow.It achieves spans up to 6 feet, wind and snow conditions,while also extreme climates and spans up to 12 while remaining light and economical. maximizing spans up to 10 feet. feet for commercial applications. building structure.Their superior spanning capability requires fewer 6'spanning capability 10'spanning capability 12'spanning capability Moderate load capability Heavy load capability Extreme load capability roof attachments,reducing the Clear&black anodized finish Clear&black anodized finish Clear anodized finish number of roof penetrations Internal splices available Internal splices available Internal splices available and the amount of f installation time. Rail Selectionfig.. The table below was prepared in compliance with applicable engineering codes and standards.'Values are 1 based on the following criteria:ASIDE 7-16,Gable Roof Flush Mount,Roof Zones 1 &2e,Exposure B, Roof Slope of 8 to 20 degrees and Mean Building Height of 30 ft.Visit IronRidge.com for detailed certification letters. 111WITIT-WIN VA 90 120 Force-Stabilizing Curve None low Sloped roofs generate bath vertical and lateral 140 XR10 forces on mounting rails which can cause them to 160bendandtwist.The curved shape of XR Rails® is specially designed to increase strength in both 90 directions while resisting the twisting.This unique feature ensures greater security during extreme 120 weather and a longer system lifetime. 20 140 160 90 30 160 90 40 160 Compatible wM Flat&Pitched Roofs Corrosion-Resistant Materials g0 160 XR Rails®are IronRidg&offers All XR Rails®are made of 6000•senes compatible with a range of tilt leg aluminum alloy,then protected with an 120 160 Flash Foof!'and options for flat anodized finish.Anodizing prevents surface Table is meant to be a simplified span chart for conveying general rail capabilities.Use approved certification letters for actual design guidance.A other pitched roof roof mounting and structural corrosion,while also providing attachments.applications. a more attractive appearance. 0 2023 Ir-Ridge,In..All right.rosenid.Vil www.hrunridge.com or call 1-600-227-9523 for more infamation.Vei 1.22 lr Halo Ultra Grip-H.U.G. AM IRONRIDGE QuickMount" O Adaptive, Rafter-Friendly Installation The Respect Your Roof Deserves y When integrating with a home,solar attachments must be dependable for the lifetime of the rooftop. Due to recent innovations,many asphalt shingles have bonded courses.A mount that protects without the need to pry shingles can really speed things up. Halo UltraGrip"(HUG'")is here to respect the roof. C1• u Its Halo is a cast-aluminum barrier that encases the UltraGrip,our industrial-grade,foam-and-mastic seal.This allows HUG to accelerate the installation process and provide the utmost in waterproofing Hit the rafter?Good to go! Miss the rafter?Try it again. Still no luck?Install the rest. protection.Give your roof a HUG." When you find a rafter.you can move on. Place another screw to the left or right.It If more than 3 screws miss the rafter, r Only 'Structural Screws are needed. Multi-Tiered Waterproofing 7` HUG utilizes a multi stack of components to provide revolutionary Trusted Strength&Less Hassle waterproofing protection-The Halo cast- aluminum,raised-perimeter foundation surrounds the UltraGrip base-a foam- Structural capacities of HUG"were reviewed in cked mastic seal combination that many load directions,with racking rail running prevents water intrusion by adhering cross-slope or up-slope in relation to roof pitch.nd sealing with the shingle surface. Halo UltraGrip'"is part For further details,see the HUG certification of the QuiiekMount, letters for attaching to rafters and decking. product line. IronRidge designed the HUG,in combination UltraGrip Seal Technology with the RD Structural Screw to streamline HUG UltraGrip utilizes a state-of-the-installs,which means the following: art seal design that uses a unique, foam-and-mastic combination.The s fodWam-backed adhesive provides an No prying shingles entirely new flashing system that No roof nail interference conforms and adheres to every nook J 25-Year Warranty No pilot holes necessary and cranny of composition shingles, w.j6r JLr Product guaranteed free filling gaps and shingle step-downs of impairing defects. No sealant(in most cases} up to 1/8"in height). No butyl shims needed Attachment Loading Design Rafter&Deck Mounting Options The rafter-mounted Parts are designed HUG passed both Systems conform to Mount HUG to the roof rafters,the fool deck, HUG has been and certified for the UL 441 Section UL 2703 mechanical or both with our custom-engineered RD tested and rated to compliance w an an onwith27"Rain Test" d d bondingrafter-or-deck)Structural Screw-The RD p 9 Triple Rated&Certified Structural Screw anchors HUG to the roof support 1004(Ibs)of the International TAS 100(A)-95 requirements.See f\\./ J to Respect the Roof'" with an EPDM sealing washer,completing as uplift and 366(Ibs) Building Code& Wind Driven Rain Flush Mount Manual UL 2703,441(27) the Stack of waterproofing barriers.See Intertek TAS 100(A)-95 backside for more installation information. of lateral load. ASCE/SEI-7. Test"by Intertek. for more info. SOLARMOUNT END LEGEND N E-MOUNT BORDEAU RESIDENCE ENGINEER MOUNT OR MID i i i i i i 04"THICK 9"xl2" MOUNT AS REQ'D PER i i SOLAR MODULE 276 WASHINGTON ST. ALUMINUM MFGR. PV DESIGN ADHERES TO SECTION SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY FLASHING R324-SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS OF THE 2020 20 SOLAR MODULES (65"X40" EA.) 111771—e — — — N) SOLAR PANEL NYS BUILDING CODE N) RAIL IRONRIDGE MOUNT RAIL SYSTEM RAFTER SPACING=16"O.C. I= n N) SOLARMOUNT E) ROOF SURFACE z o RAIL TO ROOF MOUNT: QUICKMOUNT PV E-MOUNT L- FOOT PER IF DECK OR ALTERNATE N) E-MOUNT CAST LAG w/5/8"Q LAG SCREW. OR IRONRIDGE HUG w S2o,t ALUMINUM MOUNTING DECK MOUNT AT 16"O.C. o zMFGR.w/3/8"0 ATTACHMENT IN LIEU OF L-FOOT BLOCK PER MFGR. BOLT &5/8"0 ATTACHMENT, DETAIL PROVIDED NOTES:y m a l LAG SCREW w/3" PER MFGR INSTALL MANUAL. 1. RAIL TO ROOF ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE 4' O.C. MAX.EMBED MIN. AND LAGGED INTO A RAFTERFNEW y 2. IF THE LAG BOLT CANNOT BE INSTALLED IN A RAFTER, TYPICAL ATTACHMENT DETAIL 2 AllP 5 A .O SOLID BLOCKING SHALL BE ADDED BETWEEN co RAFTERS TO ALLOW FOR LAG INSTALLATION. 3. ALL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.NO r EXP:07/26 Cc SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED FOR THE PART OF THESE DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE ED OR W PRODUCTS USED.USUSED IN CONN CTION WITH 4. SOLAREDGE OPTIMIZER FOR EACH MODULE ANSPEOFCPROdECTFORHE WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN PREPARED,WITHOUT PRIOR OA 091373 .Q' ROOF DIMENSIONS SHOWN AS MEASURED ON ROOF; WRITTENROMTHE ENGNEERON ROFES slO HORIZONTAL PROJECTIONS ARE NOT SHOWN. GROUND ACCESS ZONE 4-30-2025 PROD.NUMBER:2SO4O4S GROUND ACCESS ZONE DIMENSIONS PROVIDED BY KASSELMAN SOLAR ELECTRICAL NOTES:. 1. EACH SOLAR MODULE IS ASSIGNED A MICRO-INVERTER WITH A RAPID SHUTDOWN, WHICH o ARE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THEIR RESPECTIVE Z MODULE. UNAUTHORIZED NOTE: m IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE LAW FOR ANY PERSON UNLESS ACTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A LICENSED NEW ROOF ARRAY,TYP. U r f4 PROFESSIONAL, TO ALTER THIS DRAWING IN ANY WAY.o IF THIS DRAWING BEARING THE SEAL OF A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL IS ALTERED,THE ALTERING LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SHALL AFFIX TO THEIR ITEM THEIR SEAL DRAWNANDTHENOTATION "ALTERED BY" FOLLOWED BY THEIR CHECKS Y: DSY JE NN SIGNATURE AND THE DATE OF SUCH ALTERATION, AND ATE: .430-2025 A SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTERATION. APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES: P R O J E C T BORDEAU 2020 NYS RESIDENTIAL CODE RESIDENCE ASCE7-16 TRUE NORTH PLAN DESIGN CRITERIA PER ASCE 7-16: NORTH T I T L E 3-0"CLR. SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: B SOLAR PLAN & TYP. WIND SPEED: 115 M.P.H. ATTACHMENT GROUND SNOW LOAD: 50PSFi) I DETAIL SHEET SOLAR ARRAY PLAN S l QQ 1 /8'' = 1 '-0"