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Sunnyvale Board of Adjustments denies variance for 16-foot sports-court lights at 642 East Berkeley Circle
Summary
The Sunnyvale Board of Adjustments denied a variance request to place six 16-foot light poles inside required setbacks at 642 East Berkeley Circle, citing lack of hardship, potential light trespass and UDO conflicts. Staff and neighbors urged alternatives and staff offered to work with the homeowner on options.
The Sunnyvale Board of Adjustments on Wednesday denied a variance request to allow six 16-foot-tall light poles to be installed inside required setback and buffer areas at 642 East Berkeley Circle.
The variance request, presented by planning staff, sought an exception to Section 3.0607 of the town—Unified Development Ordinance (lighting standards) to permit light poles within setbacks and buffered areas; staff recommended denial, saying the request represented a self-imposed hardship and raised concerns about light pollution in a residential area.
The board—hearing included neighbors—comments and testimony from the homeowner. Barbara Rogers, whose property abuts the east fence line of the lot in question, told the board she keeps beehives and cited…
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