Existing illumination quantity & quality of the rear alley is inadequate for promoting safe activity

2. The area in front of the store facing Ouellette Avenue must have optimized visibility maintained during both daytime and evening conditions to ensure safety.

• RECOMMENDATION: The owner needs to consider the following:
• o Store windows must not have any more than 20% coverage by posters/signs
• o Lighting at the front of the store (including alcove entrance) should supplement existing street/pedestrian lights to net at least 4.5 foot-candles of illumination
• o Store should have CCTV recording, high security locks, & a security alarm system
• o Store owner needs a protocol in place to address safe lining up of customers

The front of the store facing Ouellette Avenue needs to be kept openly visible at all times, particularly at night when risk for problems is higher