Councilman Mulvihill's visit to Newcomer Academy

Councilman Mulvihill visited the Newcomer Academy Wednesday on Pulliam Drive in District 10 (former Myers Middle School). He is shown above with Mr. Wade's English class.

From JCPS: The goal of the Newcomer Academy is to provide a welcoming and respectful environment to meet the needs of sixth through tenth grade English language learners (ELLs) in the Jefferson County Public School district. All students at the academy are beginning English speakers, and most are in their first year of instruction in a U.S. school. Many of our students have had limited or interrupted educational experiences in their native countries. Newcomer Academy students go to a different middle or high school with an ESL program after one to three semesters at the Newcomer Academy.

At left, Mr. Kafaly's English class at Newcomer Academy. The Newcomer Academy program has been in place for 10 years throughout JCPS, but this school year marks the first permanent home for the academy.

Above: Mr. Dhaka's science class at Newcomer Academy.

Newcomer Academy's mission: As a community, by using an intensive curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, we collaborate to promote the language and academic skills needed for successful transition to other classrooms and meaningful participation in our community.

Above: Mr. Grant's math class at Newcomer Academy.

Friday was a banner day for Goss Avenue and Mike Morris

If you notice the new banners along Goss Avenue, you may want to thank Mike Morris. Morris has worked over the past year with our office and on behalf of his neighborhood to help facilitate the installation of Schnitzelburg Community banners along Goss Avenue, as well as Germantown-Paristown banners, which will be placed on the east side of Goss Avenue. Friday, Morris' hard work was rewarded as the first of the banners was installed near Germantown Lofts on what he calls the neighborhood's "Main Street." Morris worked at every level of the project, from concept to completion. As part of the project, the owners of each pole had to be identified and asked for permission, and Morris worked with Develop Louisville/Metro Permits and the vendor providing the banners and their installation. This involved countless hours and hundreds of calls and emails with all involved parties and our office. Thanks to MIke for his persistence!

September 8 - Chat with Pat at Dairy Queen

Come "Chat with Pat" on Saturday, September 8 at Dairy Queen, 3221 Poplar Level Road, 8:30 to 10 a.m. This is an opportunity to come and meet with Councilman Mulvihill in an informal setting. Bring questions or suggestions about concerns in the district, and bring a friend. While there is no agenda for the chat, Tommy Clark, special advisor to the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development, has agreed to be on hand to discuss the efforts of his office to encourage economic growth and innovation in the area. The Councilman will also update ongoing projects in District 10 and Metro Government.

Register to vote by October 9

The deadline for registering to vote in Kentucky before the 2018 General Election is rapidly approaching and it’s easier than ever to do so. Tuesday, October 9 is the last day to register to vote in the November 6 election. Kentuckians can now register to vote, and check and update their registrations online, at this website.   Voters who will be outside Jefferson County on Election Day are among those who can vote absentee.  More information about voting absentee, both by mail and in-house, is here. If you qualify to vote by absentee ballot, you can do that at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Election Center, which has moved to 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 301, beginning September 24.    In-house Voting Dates Monday – Friday  September 24 to November 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays  October 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exercise your right to register and vote this fall!

Reminder about 311

If you have a complaint or need a service call, please use MetroCall 311. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. Using 311 is also important because it creates a record of calls. Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov, or go to www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall, fill out an online 311 form, or download the free mobile 311 application. On twitter, @LouMetro311, or dial 311 or 574-5000.

District 10 events

Tonight - September 7 - Premiere of "Evolve - Driving a Clean Future in Coal Country" film by Ben Evans

The Louisville theatrical premiere of "Evolve - Driving a Clean Future in Coal Country" by Ben Evans, will be Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at the Village 8 Theatres. The event will feature a pre-show electric vehicle showcase and post-show live Q & A with the film's director, stars and experts. The German-Paristown Neighborhood Association will foot the bill for some lucky attendees by giving away tickets. To request a free ticket, email stevemagre.m39@gmail.com. If you don't win a free ticket, $5 tickets are available at EvolveKY.org or at the door.

September 8 - Schnitzelburg Farmers Market

The Schnitzelburg Farmers Market is every Saturday, rain or shine, at Amvets Post 9, 1567 South Shelby Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 8 - Camp Taylor Neighborhood Reunion

Do you live in Camp Taylor, or have you lived there in the past?  The annual Camp Taylor Reunion will take place on Saturday, September 8 in the Holy Family/Saffin Center gym from 1 to 4 p.m.  Reunion organizers invite all residents to attend, and to spread the word to former Camp Taylor residents and those who would be interested. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring something to share, as well as mementos and/or photos. Live music will be provided by Camp Taylor resident Erin Fitzgerald. The neighborhood has a rich history, dating back to the World War I Army camp, and organizers hope to keep passing that history along.

September 8 - Schnitzelburg Walk and Rock Street Fest

Saturday evening will see Hickory Street blocked off for the annual Schnitzelburg Walk and Rock street festival. Enjoy bands, beers, and bratwurst all day long. The event is also kid friendly, pet friendly and free.

Bands start at 6 p.m., with Zack Stefanski, followed by DUD at 7 p.m., Wombo at 8 p.m., The Cut Family Foundation at 9 p.m. and Planetary Overdrive at 10 p.m. Of course, the outside activities will be affected by inclement weather

September 10 - Flying Out Loud Monthly Reading Series

Flying Out Loud, a monthly reading series of poetry and short fiction will kick of it's season opener Monday September 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sunergos Coffee Shop at 2122 South Preston. 

For more information contact Steve at barbu68@hotmail.com. 

September 11 - George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association meeting

The George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association will meet Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at Zion Church, 1310 E. Burnett Avenue. This is the association's last meeting of 2018.

District 10 Councilman Mulvihill and speakers from Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation and the Louisville Metro Police Department will be providing updates and information of interest. All are welcome.

Louisville Nature Center events

The Louisville Nature Center is one of the local nonprofits involved in the September 13 Give for Good fundraising event.

From LNC Executive Director Rebecca Minnick:

I am asking you to join me in supporting LNC on Give for Good Louisville Day, Sept. 13. It's the single biggest day of online giving in Louisville. There are many incentives to match donations, bonus prizes, etc., so we encourage all the donations we can--even the minimum $10 donation helps. And, join us for coffee and donuts on Sept. 13 at LNC from 8 to 9 a.m., at the mid-day non-profit rally at Fourth Street Live from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at Monnik Beer Co. for happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. We hope to see you!

Give to Louisville Nature Center | Give For Good Louisville

September 12 and 22 - Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Certification Classes at the Louisville Nature Center

The Louisville Nature Center is offering two-year CPR/AED & First Aid Certification for ages 12 and up. Approximate class length is five hours. Cost is $70 for members, and $80 for non-members.

Another class will be offered September 22. You can also schedule a class to be done at your location.Please contact Tank Percentie at the Louisville Nature Center at 458-1328 for more information or to register.

September 15 and 29 - Saturdays are WILD programs Give your preschooler a "Wild Start" by participating in the Louisville Nature Center Saturdays are WILD Program. You and your preschooler will participate in hands on developmentally appropriate activities that ignite creativity and play. The program is for children ages 3 to 7 and is from 10 to 11 a.m., costs $7 per child, and registration is required.

October 6 - next monthly Parent's Night Out Enjoy a few hours without the kids - shop, see a movie, or enjoy a quiet dinner. Your kids will enjoy playing nature games, crafting, visiting the bird blind, and hiking. Dinner will be provided. Kids 6 to 12 are eligible. Parent's Nights Out will be: Saturday, October 6, Friday, November 9, and Friday, December 7 Nights Out will be from 6 to 10 p.m., and space is limited. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration and prepayment are required by the Wednesday before each event. Call 458-1328 for more information.

October 9, November 5 and 6 - Out of School Day Camps

When JCPS is closed, LNC has a camp for your kids. They will get a healthy dose of Vitamin N (N for Nature) while they are out of school. Pack their lunch and let them play nature games, hike through the preserve, make arts and crafts and meet the critters who live at the Louisville Nature Center.  This camp is for kids ages 6 to 10 and space is limited so register early. Admission is $40 per day.

September 19 - final Free Wednesday Night Movie at Joe Creason Park

The last Metro Parks Free Wednesday Night Movie of the season will be "Lumumba" on September 19. Movies begin at dusk, and items will be available for purchase. Before the movies, there will be interactive activities for children, with Mobile Playground/Rec on the Go and the Outdoor Recreation Environmental Education program.

September 30 - Free Community Health and Safety Fair at St. Stephen Martyr Activity Center

A free Community Health and Safety Fair will be Sunday, September 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Martyr"s Activity Center at 2931 Pindell Avenue. 50 to 60 booths will offer flu shots, bone density and blood pressure checks, and Waterstep will be accepting new and used shoe donations.

There will be a tornado simulator, cooking demonstrations, orthodontist, chiropractor, Kids Zone with duck pond & snow cones, giveaways, door prizes and free refreshments and many more health screenings & information for all ages. Expired medication disposal will be available. Admission is free, but canned goods donations for St. Vincent DePaul are appreciated. For more information call the SSM Parish Nurse's office & leave a message: 635-4415 or email parishnurses@ssmartyr.org.

October 1 - deadline for nominations for #1 Citizen Dinner

Who is Schnitzelburg's #1 Citizen? Each year, members of the community honor a person who has provided outstanding service to the Schnitzelburg community. A subcommittee of the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council reviews the nominations and determines the winner for that year.

This tradition began more than 50 years ago. The first #1 Citizen, Kenny Schmied, quietly served Schnitzelburg each day, whether out in the street or in church, without asking for thanks or recognition. He did these things simply because he loved “ole Schnitzelburg.” Using Kenny as inspiration, a group of Schnitzelburgers decided to annually recognize one selfless individual.

Traditionally, a German style dinner is served, local dignitaries attend, and the #1 Citizen is honored with a certificate, a personalized Louisville Slugger baseball bat, and a personalized jacket.

The #1 Citizen Dinner is November 8 at St. Elizabeth's cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be available at Hauck's Handy Store, at all upcoming SACC General Meetings, and at the door the night of the event.

Click here for an online nomination form.

Louisville Metro news

During National Suicide Prevention Week, September 9-15, sign up for free training on a proven suicide prevention technique

If someone close to you were very depressed, or having suicidal thoughts -- would you recognize it, or know what to do or say? 

The rise in suicide is an alarming public health issue in Louisville and across the country.  According to the 2017 Health Equity Report there were 584 suicide deaths in Jefferson County from 2011-2015 compared to 333 homicides for the same period.

There are more than 80 free trainings on a proven suicide prevention technique being offered around our city the week of September 9 - 15, National Suicide Prevention Week. Anyone 18 or older can take the training. You need no health, healthcare, mental health or counseling knowledge to participate. The training, called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), helps participants learn the myths about suicide as well as warning signs and includes how to give someone hope and help.

Anyone who is interested can visit QPRLOU.com to find and register for classes being offered all over the city. 

RecycleCoach app will help Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information  and more

The new RecycleCoach app features notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services.  RecycleCoach will help Solid Waste Management Services communicate better by sending special messages such as bulk waste rule reminders or suspension of services for yard waste, etc. The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Jefferson Memorial Forest needs volunteers

Jefferson Memorial Forest is the home of the Natural Areas Division, which is responsible for managing more than 7,000 acres and nearly 60 miles of hiking and equestrian trails spread over six properties. The forest relies heavily on the support of hundreds of volunteers to meet their mission. There are many ways to get involved. Email volunteerjmf@louisvilleky.gov for more information.

Louisville Metro events

September 7 - Free community celebration for cancer patients, families and caregivers

Hearing the words “you have cancer” never stops being scary. Yet there is reason for hope. Cancer prevention, care and research are moving in a promising direction that has experts at Norton Cancer Institute planning a free community celebration this fall.

The 2018 Celebration of Courage will be Friday, September 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard. It will feature food, live music from Junction Creek, and lots of family-friendly activities. It is open to all cancer patients — regardless of where they were treated — plus family members and caregivers.

The Celebration of Courage is a free community event, but registration is requested. To sign up, go to NortonHealthcare.com/Courage, or call 629-1234, option 4.

September 10 - Next free summer movie at the Iroquois Amphitheater

The next free summer movie at Iroquois Amphitheater is "Mystery Men" on September 10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. 

September 10 - Louisville Resilience Phase II Kickoff Meeting

The Louisville Resilience Phase II Kickoff Meeting will be September 10 at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Discussion will include the strategy development process, and work groups will be formed in the areas of: compassion & trust; trauma; financial capacity & economic opportunity; and built and natural infrastructure to promote health & wellbeing.

Additional meeting dates will be September 24, October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, December 3, and January 28.

To learn more and get involved, please check out the Phase II flyer for more details.

September 11 - Salute to Our Heroes free concert

September 14 - Give for Good Louisville

The biggest day of local giving returns on September 13 when Give For Good Louisville takes over our community. This 24-hour online giving day hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville was created to inspire people to give generously to one or more of the 500+ local participating nonprofits that make our community one where people and place can thrive. Online giving takes place between midnight and 11:59 p.m. at www.giveforgoodlouisville.org. Be a part of this force for good and #GiveForGoodLou on September 13.

September 13 - next Louisville Grows' Film Series: "Sourlands"

Louisville Grows hosts free events with the goal to create more just and sustainable communities.

"Sourlands" will be shown September 13 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with panel discussion following the film. The film will be shown at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Avenue. Admission is a $5 suggested donation, but pay what you can.

September 14 - Smoketown Getdown

The Fifth annual Smoketown Getdown for Democracy will be Friday, September 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 760 Hancock Street, at the corner of Hancock and Lampton. This "block party for the people" is open to the public with local food, music and dance.

September 15 - Up Up! Farm Film Festival at Holy Trinity Clifton Campus

Louisville Grows' First Annual Fundraiser will bring a series of feature length, independently produced films and shorts together for our first Film Festival. Each film will explore questions of farmland access, rural livelihoods and the sustainability of people and place. 

Pre-screening and intermission activities will feature booths by exhibiting partners. Each ticket purchased will be eligible for door prizes from local businesses during intermission. 

Refreshments will be available for purchase including Apocalypse Brew Works, Heine Brothers' Coffee and Tina's Fluff and Pop. Proceeds will benefit Louisville Grows’ tree plantings, community garden grants and Healthy House programs.

The film festival will be at Holy Trinity Clifton Campus, 2117 Payne Street, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

September 16 - Family Kite Festival

The second annual “Family Kite Festival” will take place on the grounds of Riverside: The Farnsley-Moremen Landing at 7410 Moorman Road. The first 300 children in attendance at the festival will receive a free kite.

Activities include performances from the Chicago Kite Team and Pigs Aloft Stationary Kites; stilt walkers; bubble making, kite making, jugglers, children’s games and complimentary tours (donations accepted) of the Farnsley-Moremen House. The LMPD display helicopter will also be at the festival for kids to enjoy. Admission to the Kite Festival is free, although concessions will be offered for sale.

September 16 - The Big Table

From The Big Table:

Help us break a world record! You’re invited to join 3,500 of your closest friends for The Big Table: World’s Largest Potluck event at Iroquois Park on Sunday, September 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.

At the event, people will be organized into tables of 8, some of whom will be strangers. Volunteers will help facilitate the evening's conversation. We'll share stories about the food we bring, about meaningful tables, about our lives, about ourselves. There will be no central stage or entertainment schedule. The only goal will be to engage with each other, and leave as friends rather than strangers.

Maybe we'll even break a record! We are hoping for at least 3,500 attendees, which would put Louisville on the map for the World's Largest Potluck.    

Each participant must bring a dish to share that will feed up to 6 people, along with recipe cards. Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided, but please bring serving utensils and a beverage. No alcohol or glass bottle are permitted.

Sign up to attend the event at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efktwxudf4b30a83&llr=ck7qjtdab.

September 20 - Low Cost Rabies Clinic

September 20 - Fifth annual Brightside Bash

Tickets are on sale now for the 5th annual Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation. The Brightside Bash serves as a fundraiser for the Brightside Foundation. With the generous donations and contributions from this event Brightside is able to continue our many educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and beautification projects for our community. This year they are introducing a new way for you to "win" some truly incredible items with their Wheel of Chance! For each item, they will be selling just 20 tickets. For more information or to purchase your tickets to win contact the Brightside office at 574-2613. Chances go on a first come, first served basis so don't miss out!  We hope you'll join us at this one of a kind event and help us keep Louisville clean, green, and beautiful for all our community members! When: Thursday, September 20 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Louisville Palace (625 S 4th Street)

September programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Children's programs include WAGS at the Lbrary, where kids may read aloud to a certified therapy or comfort dog, or Sensory Friendly Storytime, for families with children ages 3 and up with autism spectrum disorders or other sensory integration issues.

Teen programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library include Homeschool Social Club, Monday Cram Session, Programs for adults include Fiction Book Club, Nonfiction Book Club, Adult Coloring as Art, and more. For details visit www.lfpl.org/events. To sign up, call 574-1672.

Learn mindfulness training, healthy cooking and more at your Neighborhood Place in September

Neighborhood Place partners offer a variety of health-focused events and services in September including a healthy cooking class, a Diabetes management class, an educational baby shower and an opportunity to learn Mindfulness techniques.

Tuesdays, now through October 2, Healthier Meals, Healthier Me Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and learn more about healthy eating, meal planning on a budget and more. Persons can still attend without a reservation, but will not be able to earn a slow-cooker. Registration is required by calling 772-8588. September 10, Sodexo Hiring Opportunity Sodexo, a food-service agency, will provide on-the-spot interviews for positions with Jewish Hospital, Our Lady of Peace and University of Louisville Hospital. Bring your resume and be prepared for an interview. This is one of Sodexo’s busiest hiring seasons. Stop by if you are looking for employment that can lead to a full-time or part-time position. South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1503 Rangeland Road, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to noon This free program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is required to attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children ages (0-2). Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.

September 10, 12, 17, 20 and 28, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations. Passport Members are invited to join with representatives from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options. This is a great opportunity as Passport aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the Passport Health Plan mission. Passport members will receive a $10 retail gift card for attending. September 10 and 17, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 212-6677 for more information. September 12, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 485-6710 for more information. September 20, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information. September 28, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 2 to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, September 11 to October, 2, Learn Mindfulness Workshop at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Four, one-hour classes that will help you gain insights and techniques to build your own meditation practice, discover your interior stillness, and learn positive coping skills rooted in kindness and compassion. Classes are offered by the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center and the Mindfulness Mentors. For more information or registration call Polly Mayer at 363-1483.

September 11, Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. to noon, 3610 Bohne Avenue. Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure screenings and health information. Call 485-6145 for more information.

September 11, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 6 to 8 p.m. Detailed information will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent. Information such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information.       

About Neighborhood Place
Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

October 9 to November 4 - Louisville Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

News you can use

September 17 - Public Hearing to review a variance for 2113 S. Shelby Street

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor alcohol sales, with associated waivers and variances for a parking area, for 1031 Goss Avenue.

The hearing will be Monday, October 1 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18CUP1089.

October 1 - Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for 1031 Goss Avenue

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a variance to allow a fence on the street side yard to exceed 42" in height for 2113 S. Shelby Street.

The hearing will be Monday, September 17 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18VARIANCE1079.

ABC ad for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License at 3021 Poplar Level Road

 An advertisement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License ran in the Courier-Journal August 29 for Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, DBA/ Qdoba Mexican Eats, 3021 Poplar Level Road. The ad indicates that two additional Qdoba locations, at 40559 Summit Plaza Drive, Suite D400 and 1500 Bardstown Road, Bldg. 600 are applying for malt beverage licenses.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Notice of Proposed Development Plan including proposed demolition of an historic structure at 1136 Reutlinger Avenue

The Office of Planning and Design Service has received a development plan proposing demolition for 1136 Reutlinger Avenue. The case number is 18CUP1074. This property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. Per LMCO (150.110), this notice is required since the referenced development plan includes a proposed demolition of an historic structure. Any potential petition requesting designation of Historic Buildings or Structures under LMCO32.260 shall be limited to this 30-day notice period. This notice period ends on September 28. For additional information regarding this application visit the website: http://portal.louisvilleky.gov/codesandregs/mainsearch or contact Cynthia Johnson Elmore, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

17CUP1109 for 1316 Lydia Street, case manager Beth Jones. A Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment in the R-5 zoning district. 

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue, case manager Dante St. Germain. A Conditional Use Permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1070 for 2208 Beargrass Avenue, a modified conditional use permit to allow the installation of a fence along Beargrass Avenue, parking and temporary storage of vehicles and to allow an increase in the parking area on .603 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1074 for Bradford Mills Lofts, 1134 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for off-street parking on 2.43 acres in the OR3 & C-2 zoning districts. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

18CUP1080 for Saint Xavier Addition, 1609 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an addition to a private institution on 18.48 acres in the R5 zoning district. Case manager is Jon Crumble. 

18CUP1082 for 4020 Poplar Level Parking Lot, a conditional use permit to allow a commercial parking lot on .52 acres in the OR1 zoning district. Case manager is Steve Hendrix.

18CUP1089 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales on 0.6 acres in the C1 zoning district. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

17ZONE1062 for 4804 E. Indian Trail, to rezone 7.9 acres of property an R-5, single family subdivision and a prayer hall. (This property is in District 2, but across the street from District 10). Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18ZONE1007 for 1127 Goss Avenue, change in zoning request from R-5 to R-6 on 0.2096 acres. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1016 for 4141 Bardstown Road, a change of zoning request from R-4 to C-2 on 0.2 acres for a 5400 sf commercial building with a parking lot. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1017 for 1137 Mulberry Street, a change in zoning from R5 to CN for a proposed 3,170 sq ft 3 story mixed use building on .11030 acres. 

18ZONE1034 for 4310 Bishop Lane. The applicant seeks to rezone from OR3 and C1 to C2 on 1.01 acres for proposed contractors shops. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1043 for 1037 Ash Street, a change in zoning from R5 to C2 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres. Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18MINORPLAT1037 for Thomas Carwash Buechel, 4139 Bardstown Road, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to shift the building limit line on 0.66 acres in the C-2 zoning district.

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 3 and shift property lines on .37 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18MINORPLAT1074 for 4600 Jennings Lane. The applicant seeks to create two tracts from 1 on 0.105 acres in the M-3 zoning district.

18VARIANCE1019 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a variance to encroach into front and side street side yards for a building addition. 

18DEVPLAN1028 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a Revised District Development Plan to add a micro-brewery to an existing restaurant. Case manager is Jay Luckett. 

18DEVPLAN1138 for Speedway, 4239 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2B Plan for construction of a 4600 sf commercial bldg & 4700 sf canopy on 1.22 acres in the C1 zoning district. Waivers for interior landscape requirement, to reduce the Landscape Buffer Area

18WAIVER1028 for Oscars Hardware, 1515 S Shelby Street, a waiver to not provide the 3’ masonry wall and to allow a 42'' raw iron aluminum fence on 0.64 acres in  the C-1/C-2 zoning district. Case manager is Jay Luckett.

To learn more about Planning and Design Services, click here.

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

With so much infrastructure work and utility construction going on throughout District 10, garbage and recycle pick-up may interrupted or delayed. Solid Waste Management Services is making every effort to get to every street during this period.

If you're renovating or remodeling, have a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris in Louisville garbage and junk pickup collection is prohibited by ordinance. Collection crews have recently been reminded to enforce the ordinance consistently.  Options for disposal of construction and demolition debris include taking it to the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here. Or consider hiring a hauling company or rent a dumpster.

Beginning July 14, 2018, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will investigate and impose fines on anyone who comes into contact with an underground natural gas line while digging without having contacted 811 to have the lines located before digging. Contact 811 (call 8-1-1 or submit an online locate request at 811.com) before you dig and make sure that anyone doing excavation on your behalf contacts 811 two working days before they start. For more information, please visit lge-ku.com/safety/digging.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Additional resources for veterans

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans. Additional references for VA material and assistance: www.vetcenter.va.gov or 1-877-WAR-VETS or (lifestyle changes for better health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9fLXrF4fA  There is also a link for sexual trauma: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

Lend a hand with Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the individuals VOA serves. Choose an individual or group volunteer opportunity or suggest your own project. For more information, please visit https://www.voamid.org/volunteer or contact Gema Moreno at GemaM@voamid.org or 636-4664.

Hosparus seeks volunteers in District 10

Treebates! Purchase a shade tree and get a rebate

TreesLouisville is offering a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40 percent off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy.  Trees are beneficial: a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000, and trees can help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods. For more information, go to https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas or electric.    gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

It's street sweeper time again - get text alerts and avoid a ticket

Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming.

Just click on the Services Near Me icon seen above on the Louisvilleky.gov webpage, type in your address, and you're on your way. While you're there you can also find the date of your next junk collection and sign up to be reminded. More about street sweeping.

Question or problem? Contact MetroCall 311

If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can contact MetroCall 311:  - Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov - Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall fill out an online form for a 311 service request download the free mobile 311 application  - Tweet @LouMetro311  - Call 3-1-1 or 502-574-5000

Take a video visit to Louisville Metro's award-winning website

For a tour of Louisville Metro's award-winning website, watch this video: https://youtu.be/S3_DVs90hP0  The brief video highlights just ten of the useful tools available at www.louisvilleky.gov.

 New LouieConnect site connects people to help

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature voted to impose sales taxes on services on April 2. Now, services such as landscaping, janitorial services, grooming for small pets, fitness centers, car repair and items sold by governments are subject to a six percent tax. 

This affects our discounted recycle cart program. The normal purchase price for the carts is $50, plus six percent sales tax, for a total cost of $53. 

Metro Council District 10 will continue to provide $25 towards the purchase of this cart. Constituents will be asked to pay the difference of $28 going forward. 

The discounted recycle cart program has been re-instituted by Councilman Mulvihill and now offers two sizes: the 95-gallon carts and smaller 64 gallon carts.  The photos at left show the sizes (64 gallon on the left).

The carts normally cost $50, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $28. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. The reduced cost recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

Sign up for LENSAlert (Smart911)

Click here to sign up for the LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System).  In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.

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