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Perdita Holtz said that it does not appear that this property is in the overlay area. She is not sure which lot this is. She will look it up. Commissioner Jacobs asked that after the meeting that Perdita Holtz give Ms. Gattis a definitive answer. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the Board of County Commissioners in time for the February 5, 2013 BOCC regular meeting and adjourn the public hearing until February 5, 2013 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment — To review government- initiated amendments to the text of the UDO in order to modify and clarify existing regulations and definitions associated with the erection and use of outdoor lighting facilities. Michael Harvey presented this item and made a PowerPoint presentation. NOVEMBER 19, 2012 QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM:C2 UDO TEXT AMENDMENT— OUTDOOR LIGHTING BACKGROUND: • During the initial development of UDO, several suggested modifications were received on changes to existing outdoor lighting regulations. • These suggestions were tabled for future consideration. Staff believes we have reached a point where these amendments can be incorporated into the UDO. • This amendment also seeks to address concern over height limitations on athletic field lights. Some believe existing height limits are too restrictive and create additional light pollution on adjoining properties rather than eliminate it. WHAT THIS PROPOSAL DOES: • Clarify existing regulations, including: — Modify Section 6.11.1 Purpose and Intent to include language referencing the County's interest is promoting nighttime visibility and curtailing light pollution. — Modify Section 6.11.1 (E) to include language identifying the County's intent to regulate outdoor lighting in an effort to `restore natural light cycles'. — Incorporate new formatting changes to ensure the regulations are consistent with the organizational rules of the UDO.