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Neighbors, business representative schedule site visit after complaints about bright lighting at Foster Plaza
Summary
Residents described a new purple-tinted light at Foster Plaza that lights up nearby homes. A company representative said he will join a borough official for a site visit and that the zoning officer will make any final decision.
Several residents told the Aug. 4 council meeting that a new light at Foster Plaza is creating a nuisance by shining into nearby homes.
Resident Lynn Zapata showed photos and described nighttime glare from the installation, saying the light "lights up the back of my house" and that the effect will be worse when leaves are gone. Chad Herring, speaking for Wolf (the property owner/operator represented at the meeting), said he will join the property owner and borough staff for a site visit scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. He said the business has been in the community for 25 years and wants to make adjustments so neighbors are not annoyed.
Why it matters: Neighbors cited loss of enjoyment of private property and intrusive nighttime lighting. Council members said zoning and the borough’s zoning officer will make the final determination about any required changes.
What was asked and what will happen: Residents asked for investigation and mitigation. Herring said Wolf will "take in all the feedback, look at it for ourselves, and then... make adjustments," and noted that the borough’s zoning officer will have the final say.
Ending: Councilors and residents said they will follow the zoning officer’s review after the planned site visit and asked staff to report back at a future meeting.
