District 8 Streets Report: Gone to Pot

In this space, we provide updates on major projects and report on upcoming (scheduled and funded) streets and other infrastructure improvements.

Sticking with the multimedia theme, look at all the ways to report a pothole!

• Call MetroCall at 3-1-1;
• Email MetroCall at metro.call@louisvilleky.gov (don’t forget the “dot”); or
• Tweet (for example), @LouMetro311 there is a pothole at Norris Place and Stevens Avenue.  Thank you.  #502pothole (don’t forget the hashtag!)

I’ll take whoever reports the most potholes out to lunch.  And ice cream.  Please send us your totals (and show us some proof) by February 26. 

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The Metro Council 2018 Committee Assignments are in, and this year I will be serving as a member of the Committees on Parks & Sustainability (Vice Chair) and Public Works, Facilities, Transportation & Accessibility.  I will also continue serving as an Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commissioner and, along with that, Chair a new Metro Council Ad Hoc Committee on Landmarks.

Here is the 2018 Metro Council Calendar.      

Scheduling information is subject to change. Please let us know if you observe any discrepancies in projects reported as completed.  Visit the District 8 Streets Information page here.  

District 8 Development Report: Willow Be My Valentine?

In this space, we report on District 8 planning and zoning activity from the past two weeks and, also, preview activity scheduled for the next two weeks.  All information is as of today’s date. Please Subscribe & Stay Informed to receive Notification of Development Proposals via email or text and never miss the opportunity to participate in the development process. 

Over the Last Two Weeks

On January 18, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a street closure of a portion of Denham Road located northeast of the intersection of Denham Road and Drayton Drive. 17STREETS1013

On January 25, the Land Development and Transportation Committee reviewed a proposed change in zoning from R-7 (Multi-Family Residential) to R-8A (Multi-Family Residential), Detailed District Development Plan, Variances (building height & private yard), and Waiver (sidewalk) for a proposed 7-story, 39,540 square foot, 14-dwelling unit multi-family development at 1576 Cherokee Rd.  No recommendation was made, and the case will be heard at the April 5, 2018 Planning Commission public hearing. 17ZONE1031

Over the Next Two Weeks

On February 14, 7:30pm a neighborhood meeting will be held to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at 1267 Willow Ave. The meeting will be held at 1267 Willow Ave. 17CUP1113

Click here to view meeting agendas, download supporting documents and live-stream all planning and zoning public meetings. Visit the District 8 Development Information page here. 

District 8 Crime Report: The K9 Unit Ate My Homework

The following Crime Report is adapted from the 5th Division Weekly Crime Update (1/21/18 - 1/27/18) provided by Sgt. Stuart Hamilton.  Please note the referenced maps cover the entire Fifth Division, not just District 8.   

Because District 8 eNews is delivered bi-weekly, our practice is to adapt this Crime Report from the last two 5th Division Weekly Crime Updates.  Unfortunately, however, the 1/14/18 - 1/20/18 update is currently unavailable and, so, this report is incomplete. *  We apologize and will update it with new information as soon as possible.  

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Homicide -  As reported in the media and described by Sgt. Hamilton, verbatim, “There was one reported homicide which occurred in the 3000 Blk. of Wellbrooke Ave. on 1/21/18 at 8:18am.  Arrested subject assaulted the victim causing his death.  This was domestic related incident.  Arrested-Brenda Porter B/F”

Burglary -  There was one business burglary this reporting period, in Beat 2; force was used.  See map for more details. 

Auto Theft -  We had one reported auto theft for the week, in Beat 2; keys were used.  See map for more details.  

Theft from Automobile -  There were a total of 12 thefts from automobile for the week, which was a significant increase from the first two weeks (7) of the year.  There were two in Beat 2, six in Beat 3 and four in Beat 4.  Three of the vehicles were left unlocked, four had windows or locks broken and five were by unknown means.  Please remember to lock your vehicles and take your valuables out of your car.  See map for more details.  

2018 District 8 “Unlocked” Crimes Tracker - 11/29 (38%)*  

2018 over 2017 District 8 CompStat Data (Period 2018 2)

If you have any questions or want to discuss anything in these crime reports, please email LMPD 5th Division District Resource Officers at: 5thdivlmpd@louisvilleky.gov.  Visit the District 8 Crime Information page here.

District 8 Events Calendar: The Fortnight Ahead

This listing is primarily a District 8 business calendar.  We’ll also highlight annual and special events affecting traffic and street closures, and choice events that are free and open to the public.  We’ll use social media to promote many others.  For event location and other information, click here to visit District 8 Events online.

JAN 31             8:30am                        Highland Commerce Guild

FEB 1              7:00pm                        City of Kingsley Meeting

FEB 2              1:00 to 4:00pm            Jasmine Weatherby Satellite Office Hours at the Douglass                                                                      Community Center

FEB 7              6:30pm                        Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association Meeting

FEB 8              6:00pm                        Metro Council Meeting

FEB 8              7:00pm                        Deer Park Neighborhood Association Meeting

FEB 9              1:00 to 4:00pm            Councilman Coan Satellite Office Hours at the DCC

FEB 12            6:30pm                        City of Strathmoor Village Meeting

FEB 13            7:00pm                        Bonnycastle Homestead Association Meeting

FEB 14            7:30pm                        Neighborhood Meeting for Conditional Use Permit at 1267                                                                      Willow Ave 17CUP1113

8 Shout-Outs: The Grateful 8th

This is a flexible space for giving thanks, saying hi to friends and having a little fun.

1. Shout-out to new Louisville Parks Foundation President/CEO Brooke Pardue for hitting the ground running in District 8!  You can help Brooke by participating in this LPF 2018 Community Survey!  

2. Shout-out to Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Director of Fiscal Management/CFO Terri Geraghty for burning the midnight oil to support our Bardstown Road Business Improvement District (BID) planning effort!  (More on this soon!)  

3. Shout-out to all the new candidates for the 2018 Primary Election on May 22, and good luck on your campaigns!      

4. Shout-out to (Emergency Services) Special Events Manager Doug Sweeney and (Office of Mayor Fischer) Marketing & Events Coordinator Claire McCormick for joining me in an effort to reduce the impact and improve notice of city events affecting Highlands streets and neighborhoods, beginning in spring!    

5. Shout-out to the Louisville Ancient Order of Hibernians for doubling down on the Planting O’ The Green and presenting the program at the 2018 AOH/LAOH National Convention being held in Louisville in July!  The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is March 10.

6. Shout-out to Neko Case and Kelly Hogan(!) for bringing my wife flowers for her baby shower!  #Humblebrag, I know, I’m sorry, but she is SO pumped!

7. Shout-out to you, dear reader, if you noticed we sent the newsletter Wednesday morning instead of Tuesday evening (we’re experimenting)!  Got any preference?  How else can we change or improve this bulletin so that you can’t live without it and you share it with all your friends!?    

8. Finally, shout-out to the Louisville Cardinals basketball teams!  Beat Virginia tonight (men’s) and tomorrow (women’s)!

In Two Weeks: The Haiku Edition

Thanks for reading, and tune back in two weeks!  

Councilman Brandon Coan   |   Louisville Metro Council   |   District 8

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