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Commission weighs preserving 'acorn' pole look while allowing flexibility for builders
Summary
Members debated whether to require a specific 'acorn' style pole top for street lighting or to permit similar shapes; staff said current language calls for acorn‑style tops but not a single manufacturer's model, and commissioners asked for flexibility to avoid supply issues.
Commissioners debated whether to require exact 'acorn'‑style pole tops across public and private street lighting or to accept similarly shaped fixtures that meet the aesthetic intent. Some commissioners said they liked the acorn look and wanted to keep it; others worried a single model could be difficult to source for phased developments or future replacements.
Staff (S3) said the current language calls for acorn‑style tops and that the code does not mandate a single manufacturer's model. Commissioners asked staff to clarify definitions and allow some flexibility so developers are not blocked by back‑order issues while still achieving a consistent appearance in historic and residential areas.
