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City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2024 Page 2 of 3 The City has developed policies to keep the models consistent but staff looks at each development individually. Director Zuccaro reviewed the types of assumptions used in the models as well as inputs and outputs. Generally, staff runs both a high and low model on the assumptions. Director Zuccaro stated combining market information and the fiscal impacts gives us a good idea of what best land uses might be, but it is complex and there are competing needs that have to be taken into consideration. He sampled the backend inputs to show how the model works. Councilmember Dickinson noted this is one data point that the Council can use in decision making, but it is not the only data point to consider. Councilmember Leh noted it is quantitative information that then needs to be considered along with other qualitative information. Public Comments Sherry Sommer, Louisville, asked how much water developers are required to bring, how traffic is considered, and how walkability is considered. She asked about how nonprofits are considered if they don't pay taxes. She stated it is wrong to assume places won't develop on their own. Josh Cooperman Louisville, asked what triggers the use of the fiscal model for policy decisions. He stated he understands the fiscal model is not the only thing informing decisions but is concerned it is the only place where there are numbers put to impacts and that can create a bias. He suggested other models be used as well such as for sustainability goals; there are other models out there we can use. STATE LEGISLATION IMPACTING LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY Director Zuccaro noted that these bills passed just last week so staff is still evaluating the implications. Residential Occupancy Limits The law prohibits municipalities from limiting occupancy in a dwelling based on familial relationship but may limit occupancy based on health and safety standards. Louisville's municipal code limits occupancy to no more than two unrelated individuals and staff anticipates that this will need to be amended to comply with the new State law. Staff will bring forward a code change to comply with this. Minimum Parking Requirements the bill prohibits municipalities from enforcing minimum parking requirements for certain types of residential developments, including multifamily residential development, adaptive reuse for residential purposes and mixed use with at least fifty percent residential use.