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Residents complain light trespass at Stop 30; committee keeps streetlight in place and will revisit after site visit
Summary
A resident at Stop 30 complained that a newly installed LED streetlight produces intense illumination and interferes with cameras and comfort; public works installed a diffuser and a back shield, the committee recommended the light remain on the collector but scheduled a site visit and to revisit the issue at the next meeting.
John Tungate, who said he lives at Stop 30 in Flint, told the committee a recently installed streetlight floods his yard and interior cameras with light. "When the light went in, it measured at, like, 400,000 lumens. It's intense," Tungate said, and described the effect as a continuous flash that he said disables motion sensors and disturbs wildlife.
Public works staff said the utility installed an LED fixture rated at the lowest available lumen package for that model (reported by staff as approximately 6,900 lumens or a 70-watt LED) and that staff requested a downcast diffuser and a backshield on the pole before the committee meeting. "After that, it does provide what we believe to be a good downcast," said Sarah, public works staff member, adding staff evaluated the light prior to dawn and concluded the diffuser and shield partially addressed trespass concerns.
The traffic and parking committee noted the light is located on Stop 30, a collector road, and that the city's street lighting policy provides for lights at intersections. The committee recommended keeping the light in place for now but agreed to inspect the location and review resident photographs and measurements before the next committee meeting. The committee scheduled the item for the next meeting and encouraged members to visit the site in the interim.
No formal removal or relocation was approved; the committeedirected staff to gather additional information, review the resident's photos, and return with options at the next meeting.
