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Planners, residents say Harbor Freight parking lights are too bright; commission discusses downlighting
Berlin Planning Commission (transcript) · November 12, 2025
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Summary
Commission members and commenters complained Harbor Freight—xterior lighting is blinding to nearby residents and discussed downlighting standards; commissioners noted potential school-safety benefits but urged staff to check compliance and consider mitigation.
Planning commission members and attendees raised repeated complaints about exterior lighting at the Harbor Freight site, saying the parking-lot illumination creates glare for nearby residents and may exceed what the commission would have approved.
"It's brighter than the…
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