I created a new design based around my original stair light model. This one covers the entire light and the sensor still works. The picture with the highlighted are does need to be cut out in order for the light sensor to work. I could not remove that area on the design since it needs to be printed in vase mode.

Light can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKWTYBYX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1