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Board gives first reading to Valley Lo Club tennis‑court lighting plan, asks golf‑course review for new tree
Summary
Trustees gave first consideration to an amendment allowing a fence‑mounted ‘tweener’ lighting system and a pergola at Valley Lo Club tennis courts, approving the plan subject to a golf‑course‑architect review of a proposed additional tree placement to avoid damage to the 18th‑green.
Glenview — The Board of Trustees on June 3 gave first consideration to a planned development amendment that would allow new tennis‑court lighting and a pergola at the Valley Lo Club, while asking staff and the applicant to secure a golf‑course architect’s sign‑off on one proposed tree location.
Director Brady said the proposal would remove existing 30‑foot poles and install a fence‑mounted “tweener” lighting system attached to the top of the court fence, add opaque screening and additional arborvitae plantings to reduce visible light spill, and build a pergola adjacent to the south court for shade and spectator space. The Development Adjustments Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 7.
During public comment, resident William Sites alleged a conflict of interest tied to an architect’s past role and raised concerns about incomplete packet materials; President Jenny rejected the accusation and said no rules or ordinances were violated. Trustee DeBoni and Trustee Jones noted the proposed 0‑foot‑candles photometric plan, added landscape screening and shields as mitigation, and expressed support for residents affected by light spill.
The applicant’s general manager, Judy Higgins, asked that the 10‑foot evergreen proposed south of the 18th green be removed because it could harm the green’s turf; staff and trustees instead asked that a golf‑course architect review the placement and that the applicant plant an additional tree in an agreed‑upon, professional location if appropriate. Attorney Tappendorf said the board could incorporate that language into the ordinance before second reading on June 17.
Trustee DeBoni moved to approve the commission’s recommendation subject to an expert review of the proposed tree location; the motion passed on a voice first reading. The ordinance will return for second reading and any technical permit reviews and inspections before occupancy or activation of the lighting system.
