Planner and commenter press developer to reduce lighting heights and color temperature

Oct 12, 2026

A public commenter and staff raised concerns about proposed 20-foot poles and building-mounted lights above the village's 16-foot standard; the developer agreed to review plans and the commission required 16-foot fixtures and 3,000 K as a condition.

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Lighting became a focus during the public hearing on Zurn Building Products' redevelopment when Michael Wankowski told the commission that plans showed poles and building fixtures taller than the village's 16-foot guideline and that the developer's specified 4,000 K fixtures would increase blue light and sky glow.

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