Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 08 18

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SUBJECT: STAFF UPDATES DATE: AUGUST 18, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 3 These items will be brought forward for consideration to the LRC on August 23rd and then to City Council on September 5th, and then back to the LRC at their September meeting. Items required to construct the rink have been ordered, and ice skate options will be reviewed and then ordered by the end of August. Business Openings and Closings The Louisville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on August 9th to celebrate the opening of AIS Medicare & More (357 McCaslin Boulevard). Concept Plan Review Process During its August 10 hearing, Planning Commission approved Resolution 16, Series 2023 recommending to the City Council approval of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code regarding the establishment of a Concept Plan Review process. The Concept Plan Review process was presented to the EVC during its July meeting. First reading of the resolution is currently scheduled for the September 19th City Council meeting. Dark Sky Lighting At its July 13 hearing, the Planning Commission continued the proposed Dark Sky lighting ordinance and instructed staff to review Option 2 (substantial alterations and additions) with the goal of bringing more aggressive compliance triggers for both residential and nonresidential lighting. Staff revised Option 2 and made the following changes to the proposed ordinance: • Any residential addition (net increase in total SF) requires sitewide compliance • Changes to 25% or more of exterior wall area or materials of an existing building requires building compliance (both residential and nonresidential) • Nonresidential building additions equal to 25% or more of existing building SF requires sitewide compliance (with existing parking lot pole exemption) Planning Commission reviewed the revised ordinance and adopted Resolution 14, Series 2023 — Option 2, recommending approval to City Council of a Dark Sky lighting ordinance with language requiring compliance for substantial alterations and additions. The ordinance will come to City Council for a first reading, followed by a second reading and public hearing this September. Energy Code Update There will be an open house on August 29 from 6 — 8 PM to provide additional education on the adopted energy code, and also to allow businesses to provide feedback on possible amendments and areas of concern. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Agenda Packet P. 10