The Paradise Valley Town Council voted 6-1 to delay a proposed solar panel project at the Franciscan Renewal Center after residents raised concerns about the height of the structures and their potential impact on neighboring properties.
The project, which would add three solar panel shade structures to the center's parking lot, will return to the council Nov. 12 after the council disagreed over whether the church had done enough to accommodate nearby residents.
The Franciscan Renewal Center at 5802 E. Lincoln Drive is seeking approval to install the structures in the western and northwestern portions of its parking lot. The panels would provide shade for vehicles while generating electricity for the campus.
