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Residents press board on ordinance waiver and light pollution; staff says code uses foot-candle standard
Summary
Two residents raised process and nuisance concerns: one argued the board improperly waived a second reading on a development ordinance; another presented photos alleging persistent light pollution from Valley Low Club courts. Staff said sports-court lighting is governed by foot‑candle limits at property lines and that proposed lighting changes will return to the commission.
Public comment at the March 4 Glenview Village Board meeting focused on two complaints that drew extended trustee and staff discussion.
William Sites (1869 Prairie Street) criticized the board’s recent decision to waive a second reading of an ordinance related to a development at 1900 East Lake Avenue. Sites argued waiving a second reading should be rare and said such a waiver typically requires urgency, no public opposition and unanimity; he said trustees, not applicants, make motions and that the board’s administrative rules should not be casually waived.…
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