Plans for a $5 million redevelopment of Colonial Gardens in south Louisville were filed by the site’s developer, Underhill Associates.  The adaptive reuse project includes renovating the 7,000-quare-foot historic Colonial Gardens building, as well as adding two new, one-story buildings that will share a common patio and garden area.  Developers are in talks with local restaurant groups to occupy the space on the corner of Kenwood Drive and New Cut Road.

Councilman Dan Johnson, District 21: “The restoration and reopening of Colonial Gardens is a top priority of mine, and I look forward to continuing my work with the administration to ensure this project is successful. When it opens, Colonial Gardens will not only restore a historic piece of the neighborhood, it could be the economic spark I have long advocated for in this area.”

Construction is expected to begin on the property in mid- to late spring 2017.

Click to view renderings of the project provided by Architectural Artisans.

AARP Tax Aide's mission is to serve any person comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. 

 AARP sites will open Feb. 1 at:

   Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway

   Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W Woodlawn Ave.

   Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
   Shively Municipal Building, 3920 Dixie Highway
For a full AARP schedule and listing, including mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or call (502) 394-3443.

Louisville Asset Building Coalition 

The opening of free tax preparation sites starting Monday, Jan. 23, that will provide federal and state income tax assistance to eligible residents was announced this morning.
Appointments are recommended for VITA free tax assistance service and can be made now by calling (502) 305-0005 or scheduling online at https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.

VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:
   Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
   Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
   Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway

Metro Public Works (MPW) would like to remind residents of alley and sidewalk maintenance requirements.

Residents/property owners in Louisville are required by ordinance to maintain the alleys adjacent to their properties and keep the sidewalks clear. That includes clearing overgrowth and shoveling snow as outlined below.

The Property Maintenance Code contained in the Louisville Code of Ordinances states in part, "in the case of a single family structure, the owner shall keep the premises free of all weeds and prohibited plant growth...to the center line of such street, easement or alley as are adjacent to or abut the premises."

"Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall maintain, in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, and free of all weeds and prohibited plant growth...the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof to the center line of such street, easement or alley as are adjacent to or abut the premises."

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL

Chapter 97 on Streets and Sidewalks says in part, "It shall be the duty of all persons and corporations owning or occupying property abutting a public street in Louisville Metro to remove within 24 hours thereafter such snow as may fall on the sidewalks in front of their property.  Where the property is unimproved or unoccupied this duty shall devolve on the owner or the agent for the property.  Where property is occupied by others than owners thereof, this duty shall devolve on the owner or the tenants and either may be proceeded against for the violation.

   (B)   Snow when removed from the sidewalk shall be placed either on private property or in the public driveway at a distance not less than 12 inches from the curbing of the sidewalk. However, in no event shall the snow be so placed as to obstruct the free passage of water in the gutter or in the direction of any sewer or catch basin.

Effective March 1, 2017, all property located in Louisville Metro and occupied or offered for occupancy in exchange for money or any other consideration must be registered with Louisville Metro Government. Failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.

Registration must include the rental unit street address along with current contact information of the owner and managing operator.

New owners must register within thirty days of any ownership transfer. Any change in contact information must be updated on the registry within thirty days of said change.

Registration requires an account with Develop Louisville. Visit, https://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations, to establish an account and access the registry, or to get detailed information and instructions on registry requirements.

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