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Shestak, Joe
From:Brett Dunn <bdunn@blueandco.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:00 PM
To:Shestak, Joe
Cc:Jeff Terp
Subject:VOWC Gas Station
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Mr. Shestak,
I am writing you regarding the proposed VOWC gas station and the building variances requested by the
developer. While I am overall in favor of this project, the lighting is a concern of mine. My house is located on
Featherbell Ave and my bedroom window looks out to the east directly at the gas station. When there are not leaves on
the trees, the existing lights at the liquor store and Puccini’s are so bright that we must pull our blinds down, even with
us being located across the retention pond. As a solution I suggest that gas station adopt lighting practices found in cities
that are part of the dark sky movement. This movement works to reduce light pollution by utilizing full-cutoff fixtures
where the light is shielded from the top and sides so that little light is cast upward or onto public areas. Another feature
of dark sky lighting is utilizing a “warm” color for the actual lighting. I believe this small change to the variation would
greatly reduce the amount of light pollution emitted by the gas station.
Please pass my concerns and suggestions on the relevant parties on the Board of Zoning appeals.
Brett Dunn, CPA | Senior Accountant
Blue & Co., LLC | phone/fax 317-428-6845
12800 N. Meridian, Suite 400 | Carmel, IN 46032
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