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Shawnee planning commission approves Saint Joseph sports‑field lighting with 11 p.m. cutoff
Summary
The Shawnee Planning Commission on Oct. 6 approved a special use permit allowing Saint Joseph Catholic Church to replace eight 38‑foot poles with four 60‑foot LED Musco poles at its sports field, with conditions limiting light spill, setting an 11 p.m. lights‑out time and requiring a one‑year review.
The Shawnee Planning Commission voted Oct. 6 to approve special use permit SUP‑25‑04 to allow Saint Joseph Catholic Church, at 11525 Johnson Drive, to replace existing stadium lighting and install four 60‑foot LED poles at its sports field.
Staff presented a photometric plan showing a maximum of 0.4 foot‑candles along the south property line adjacent to single‑family homes, under the Shawnee municipal code limit of 0.5 foot‑candles. Staff recommended approval subject to three conditions: (1) fixtures be shielded and output not exceed 0.5 foot‑candles at the neighboring property line; (2) stadium lights be turned off no later than 11 p.m.; and (3) the special use permit be reviewed after one year.
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