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Atidcu H+ SUPERVISOR TOWN CLERK Charles D. Snyder Jeanne H. Viger (716) 652-7590 (716) 652-3280 esnyder(@townofaurorany.gov [email protected] TOWN OF AURORA Aurora Municipal Center 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052 www.townofaurorany.gov TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS July 7, 2026 Jessica B. Armbrust Tom Kosakowski [email protected] 4175 Martingale Ct Benjamin T. Garvey East Aurora, NY 14052 [email protected] Re: Light readings Joseph M. McCann imecann(@townofaurorany.gov Tom and Board members, Raymond M. Wrazen At your request I completed a light reading at the Polo Grounds for the existing post fixture and rwrazen(@townotaurorany.gov differing bulbs. Attached are the readings. None of the light bulbs tested rose to the level of a violation as stated in Town Code. The new section of Town Code for outdoor lighting considers light trespass a nuisance when “1-illuminance at or beyond a property line abutting a residential SUPT. OF HIGHWAYS David M. Gunner parcel exceeds 2 footcandles as measurable from any orientation of the measuring device.” The (716) 652-4050 Town Code is silent on the temperature (Kelvin scale) of bulbs and so it is up to the property owner [email protected] to determine what setting is preferred. As you can see from the readings, the difference between the daylight version and the soft version are minimal. The difference is how the light is perceived. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The post light fixtures are non-compliant with the new lighting code, which requires all new and Elizabeth Cassidy repaired fixtures to be fully shielded, meaning no light spills up or horizontally from the fixture. (716) 652-7591 Any work on the fixture, other than replacing a bulb, requires the entire fixture to be replaced with [email protected] a compliant fixture. For example, replacing a post, or rewiring the light sensor would trigger the ASSESSOR new code and require an entirely new post light fixture. There is no grandfathering for these Stephen R. Pigeon fixtures. However, the Association could, recommended with a majority vote of the owners, (716) 652-0011 submit a variance request to keep these fixtures when they are repaired. We discussed both the assessor(@townofaurorany.gov safety aspects of the fixtures and the potential replacement cost for the owners and this information could support the request for the variance. There is no guarantee that a variance will be approved. DIR. OF RECREATION Christopher Musshafen My recommendation would be to block the back panel of each fixture to prevent spill back on the (716) 652-8866 houses and install any of the bulbs tested. This would show a willingness to work toward meeting [email protected] the intent of the code while not meeting the letter of it. Additionally, I would also recommend TOWN ATTORNEY discussing the issue with the owners to determine if a variance request is preferred over replacing Brigid M. Maloney all the fixtures. I can provide guidance to the application submission if necessary. TOWN JUSTICE Please contact me with any questions. Jeffrey P. Markello James Granville Sincerely, mn ~ — HISTORIAN Robert L. Goller in (716) 652-7944 << [email protected] Elizabeth Cassidy Town of Aurora/Village of East Aurora FAX: (716) 652-3507 Code Enforcement Officer Cell 716.695.5194 Office 716.652.7591 This institution is an equal Email [email protected] opportunity provider and employer.