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County approves Greenfield Park lighting plan despite neighbor concerns about height and brightness
Summary
Botetourt County approved a special-exception permit Nov. 25 to install field lighting at Greenfield Park with poles up to 70 feet and an automatic shutoff by 10 p.m.; neighbors urged lower light levels and shorter poles, while Parks staff cited Musco's photometric plans and 25-year maintenance warranty.
The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors approved Nov. 25 a special-exception permit to install field lighting at Greenfield Park, permitting poles up to 70 feet and requiring automated controls that staff said would turn lights off by 10 p.m. except for events approved by county Parks and Recreation.
Morales, Parks and Recreation director, described the county's proposed vendor as Musco and said the vendor's photometric plans keep light on county property and provide remote control and 24/7 monitoring. "They have a 25-year maintenance…
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