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Board approves interior renovation after neighbor raises lighting concern under zoning section 5.12
Summary
The board approved an interior renovation and associated exterior lighting, after a neighbor’s attorney raised a concern that the proposed fixtures (glass on four sides) might not comply with zoning section 5.12 (shielding/night‑sky). The applicant agreed to provide cut sheets or adjust fixtures; the attorney’s letter was entered into the record.
The design‑review board approved an interior renovation that includes window and door changes and exterior lighting, after a neighbor’s attorney submitted a letter asserting the proposed fixtures may violate the zoning regulations’ shielding provision (section 5.12).
The neighbor’s attorney stated: “the proposed lighting in the application doesn't comply with section 5 12 of the zoning regulations, because it's not shielded,” and asked that the letter be placed in the record. The applicant replied that the fixture would sit under a portico and estimated the output at about 800 lumens, adding, “I'm certainly happy to adjust.” Architect Greg Colling (identified in the record as the project architect) said a required code fixture for an exterior door can be designed to meet night‑sky guidance and that cut sheets could be provided if abutters want technical lighting data.
Board members said this style of lantern is common in the village and suggested the applicant provide a cut sheet showing light spread; the attorney’s letter was included in the record. Following discussion and closing testimony, the board approved the application by voice vote with no additional formal conditions recorded in the transcript; staff are to ensure the zoning requirement (section 5.12) is addressed as needed before final permit issuance.
Key points: attorney for neighboring property owners entered a written objection focused on compliance with zoning section 5.12 (shielding); the applicant and architect indicated willingness to provide cut sheets or adjust fixtures to limit spill.
