Franciscan Renewal Center Major Special Use Permit Amendment
Description
The church wants three solar carport arrays totaling 12,330 square feet, with the tallest at 15 feet, after dropping a fourth array and lowering heights in response to earlier commission concerns. Neighbors say the panels will block mountain views, so the decision was pushed to September 15.
Impact summary
Solar panels on parking shades would generate on-site renewable energy; the updated plans reduced panel height following review.
Applicant
- Name
- Franciscan Renewal Center
- Address
- 5802 E Lincoln DriveSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 11
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Planning Commission
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Town Council — November 12, 2026
A request to add three solar panel systems on new parking lot shade structures at the Franciscan Renewal Center campus, going to public hearing for possible adoption.
Town Council — October 22, 2026
The Franciscan Renewal Center sought a major special use permit amendment to add three solar panel systems on new parking lot shade structures, under proposed Ordinance 2026-02.
Planning Commission — June 16, 2026
The church wants three solar carport arrays totaling 12,330 square feet, with the tallest at 15 feet, after dropping a fourth array and lowering heights in response to earlier commission concerns. Neighbors say the panels will block mountain views, so the decision was pushed to September 15.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026
Four solar parking shade structures, up to 16 feet tall, with one array 17+ feet inside the 60-foot setback guideline. The commission wants the designer, better plant options and setback comparisons before the June 16 action meeting.
Related issues (2)
Managerial Special Use Permit Text Amendment
Another zoning ordinance would change how managerial special use permits work under Article XI.
Franciscan Renewal Center solar proposal
The Franciscan Renewal Center wants four solar shade structures over its parking lot — a major SUP amendment because it adds over 40% to the site's floor area. Council wants the Planning Commission to focus on height, setbacks, and neighbor impacts; the SOD vote is May 14.
Next up: Town Council, Nov 12. We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda, when it's voted on and when its status changes, at most once a day.
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