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Council approves up to $30,000 to add Pine Tree Lane bridge poles; members favor downlighting for reduced glare
Summary
The Lake Clarke Shores council authorized up to $30,000 for two new lights on the Pine Tree Lane bridge and directed staff to return with additional design options emphasizing downlighting and lower glare to reduce light pollution and protect neighbors’ views.
The Town of Lake Clarke Shores voted 5-0 on March 11 to approve an expenditure not to exceed $30,000 for purchase and installation of two light poles on the south side of the Pine Tree Lane bridge.
Town staff had presented four fixture styles and sought direction. Several council members and residents said they preferred fixtures that reduce light pollution and glare. Council member Taylor Metereo and resident Claudine Vasseur emphasized downlighting that keeps light on walkways rather than shining into nearby homes. Metereo said she favored a style that “gets that more of the light pollution” under control while maintaining a town look.
Nicole Plunkett, landscape architect assisting the project, told the council the town had not yet selected precise fixtures or a final palette and recommended coordinated choices for all three bridges so the entrance to town reads consistently. Staff said the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) would pay up to half of the cost for two of four poles at that bridge under a legal opinion and that the poles could support banners or street signs.
Mayor Gregory Freebould moved the funding motion; it was seconded and carried 5-0. Council and staff directed staff to return with additional fixture options emphasizing downlighting and to present visual comparisons they can share digitally with residents for follow-up feedback before installation.
Ending: The council approved the expenditure and asked staff to develop more downlighting-style options and neighborhood-compatible color/fixture choices for a later decision.
