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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023 Page 9 of 14 regulations. A full retrofit of a commercial parking lot with up to 100 parking spots might be $76,000. A full retrofit of 28,000 sf office building exterior lights along with a parking lot might be $119,000. A smaller strip mall might cost $8,000 for partial retrofit, not including labor cost. Brackett Hogstad also provided an estimated breakdown by lighting type: $50/soffit, $300/wall pack, $770/parking lot fixture. Brackett Hogstad discussed rebate options. She has spoken to PACE but did not hear back from Xcel. PACE rebates covered 50% of a $16,000 project, and they cap rebates at $20,000. Brackett Hogstad described the compliance and education options that would go along with adopting Option 2 — mailers, store partnerships, programs, webpage, and verification of lighting for all permits. She mentioned that a lighting review is not currently required for residential permits, but a verification process on the permit could help capture more lighting. Finally, Brackett Hogstad mentioned that creating and enforcing a field compliance protocol would be difficult given the lack of comprehensive mechanisms for measuring compliance in the field. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Option 2, with changes presented today. Brackett Hogstad said that this would allow for some properties to come into compliance over time, and that it would be easier to administer and enforce. The proposed ordinance would be rolled out more slowly, is relatively straightforward, and is tied into the building permit review process. The option strikes a balance between potential cost and scale of development. Brackett Hogstad says that all options will require new processes; though Option 2 would be easier to enforce. Residents will need education no matter the option. Regarding Option 3, Brackett Hogstad said that this does not capture community feedback. Commissioner Questions of Staff. - Krantz asked for clarification about requirements and the use of deadlines; Brackett Hogstad does not think a deadline for compliance will solve the problem of uptake based on her review of other jurisdictions' use of amortization. Howe asked if staff estimated the cost for the city to become compliant. Brackett Hogstad responded that the City would need an outside consultant to create a specific estimate for lighting on City properties. She has spoken with Facilities staff and thinks there are quite a few lights already in compliance. Krantz asked if streetlights are compliant except for spacing and pole height. Brackett Hogstad does not know if they are compliant for this exact code and reminds the City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303. 335. 4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov 11