Two emerging trends collided to create confusion when one owner family sought to install solar panels on their home. Michael and Katherine Sander requested approval from their HOA to add solar panels to their roof. As new sustainable energy options increase, boards are working hard to balance their governing documents and community aesthetics with owner requests. However, the ordinarily straightforward process of reviewing an architectural request became dramatically more difficult because this Board reviewed the solar panel request through HOA email communication in lieu of a meeting.   Read the article…………………………….