Revitalization Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 08 23

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SUBJECT: STAFF UPDATES DATE: AUGUST 23, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 3 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 October. 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. Underpasses The Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the City of Louisville to contribute funding for the construction of underpasses within the Highway 42 Urban Renewal Area. The approved Cooperation Agreement outlined the LRC's desire to provide the City with financial assistance for the construction of underpass improvements at (1) South Boulder Road in the general vicinity of Main Street (Underpass at Main/SBR), and (2) Highway 42 in the general vicinity of South Street (Underpass at HW42/South). In order to support the construction of the two underpasses, the LRC pledged the following revenue: • $7,750,000, if the City formally approves the construction of the Underpass at Main/SBR, but not the Underpass at HW42/South; or • $18,750,000 if the City formally approves the construction of the Underpass at Main/SBR and the Underpass at HW42/South. The Cooperation Agreement included the stipulation that the City and LRC, or either party, shall have the right to terminate the agreement if bonds are not issued within 36 months, in an amount sufficient to construct both underpasses. Agenda Packet P. 12