Reminder about the new traffic pattern for drivers on Bradford Drive

Reminder: there are now stop signs on Bradford Drive at the intersection of Glen Oak Drive. The new signs are accompanied by flashing yellow lighted “New Traffic Pattern” signs and flashing lights at the stop sign. These measures are going to be in place during the initial months while drivers learn the new traffic pattern. It is our understanding these flashing lighted elements will be removed after six months in order to put them in to service at other new installations.

Attention District 10 residents: New federal dollars available to house Louisville's most vulnerable citizens

Wellspring is pleased to partner with Louisville Metro Housing Authority in the rollout of newly available federal funds through the HUD 811 Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program. The vouchers provide new subsidies for Affordable Housing to people at-risk of homelessness or institutionalization. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $98.5 million to 285 local housing authorities, and Louisville is one of the recipient locations and started with 89 vouchers. The Program provides funding to housing agencies to assist non-elderly people with disabilities who are: transitioning out of institutional or other separated settings; at serious risk of institutionalization; homeless; or at-risk of becoming homeless. Wellspring is a Louisville non-profit promoting mental health recovery and supports individuals in building healthy and hopeful lives through housing and psychiatric rehabilitative services. Wellspring will provide case management and peer support as needed to eligible participants. Wellspring also offers Crisis Stabilization Programs, extensive Supportive Housing, an Affordable Housing Program with 120 units of deeply subsidized rental housing and a Supportive Employment Program that helps clients find meaningful employment. These programs support clients along their individual paths to recovery. Wellspring facilitates community integration by reducing stigma and strengthening personal and neighborhood connections. To apply for Affordable Housing if there is a diagnosis of serious mental illness, contact Sara Brewer at 637-4361.

Meals on Wheels still needs volunteers in our area

From Senior Nutrition: Volunteers are needed to deliver a hot lunchtime meal to seniors within our area, between 10 a.m. and noon. A weekly commitment of approximately two hours is desired.

We will train and supply equipment for your use, but you must provide your own transportation.

For more information, please contact Tiffany Woodson at 502-574-6420 or tiffany.woodson@louisvilleky.gov

Waste Reduction Center to close temporarily, but leaf drop off is still available at two Public Works locations

The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center will close for two weeks while repair work is done there beginning Monday, November 5. The facility, which offers drop-off disposal of large waste items at 636 Meriwether Avenue, will reopen on Tuesday, November 20.

During the closure, the WRC will not be available for leaf drop-off service that will begin at two other locations on November 6, 2018. Leaf drop-off at the WRC will begin when the facility reopens on November 20 and continue at all three sites through December 1.

Drop-off will not be available on November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.

Leaf drop off sites through December 1:

• Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 Hubbards Lane, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Help 1,800 children and parents enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year with SEAM

As the cost of living keeps on going up, paychecks stay the same or go down. Hard working families find it difficult to make ends meet. Share the joy and blessing of Thanksgiving with 400 families in your neighborhood today by: Collecting the food items below Donating money to go towards food  Sharing with others that want to end the suffering of hunger in our community Fruit, cranberry sauce, dressing, mac and cheese, sugar, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, Jello, rolls, margarine, pie (non-frozen), fresh white potatoes, and onions. Food donations may be delivered to SEAM weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Deliveries of large donations may schedule with seamexdir@gmail.com or by calling 500-6697. Volunteer opportunities are available in the food room, front office, special events, fundraisers and more. Contact the executive director at the above email or phone number to volunteer.

City seeking tree for "Light Up Louisville" event

Louisville Metro is looking for someone to donate the large Christmas tree that will stand in Jefferson Square Park through the holidays.  The tree should be a spruce or fir, about 40 feet tall and well-shaped. The city will cut and transport the tree to its prominent spot across from Metro Hall at Sixth and Jefferson streets. Anyone interested in donating a tree should call Metro 311. The tree donor will attend the Light Up Louisville sponsor reception as a featured guest of Mayor Fischer for the Light Up celebration. Light Up Louisville is held annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, the event, in its 38th year, will be held on Friday, November 23.

District 10 events

Ending November 4 - Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular began in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1988. The Louisville event, celebrating its sixth year in 2018, is held in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a ¼-mile walking trail, illuminated at night as an “art show”. The show runs daily from dusk to 11 p.m., during the week (Sunday-Thursday), and closes at midnight on Friday & Saturday. For more information, go to https://www.jack-o-lanternlouisville.com/.

November 6 - Need a ride to the polls? Lyft and Uber to offer free rides on Election Day

Ride hailing apps Uber and Lyft are planning to offer free rides on Election Day as part of a larger effort to "drive the vote."

On November 6, a special Election Day button will show up in the Uber app. Riders can use the button to find their polling place and book a ride in "with just a few taps," according to Uber.

Uber is also offering political campaigns and organizations the chance to purchase promo codes they can give to their workers or voters on Election Day.

Louisville Nature Center events

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.

November 9 - 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 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.

November 8 - 53rd annual Schnitzelburg #1 Citizen Dinner

Schnitzelburg's #1 Citizen will be honored November 8 for outstanding service to the community. 

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.

November 17 - Center for Neighborhoods presents 2018 Neighborhood Summit

Center for Neighborhoods announces its 2018 Neighborhood Summit taking place Saturday, November 17 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bellarmine University’s Frazier Hall, 2001 Newburg Road. The Summit will include various educational participatory workshops, facilitated discussions of next steps, a vendor and information fair, and inspiring general sessions with expert speakers to gain new skills, make new connections, and to reenergize the work of building a stronger community one neighborhood leader and one community effort at a time. Early registration for $15 is available now at www.CenterforNeighborhoods.org. (Late registration is $20) The Neighborhood Summit provides neighborhood associations, civic organizations,and local government leaders an opportunity to network, learn best practices, interact with neighborhood businesses and organizations, and celebrate local success stories from across Louisville and beyond. The 2018 Summit Awards Luncheon provides an opportunity to celebrate with hundreds of your Metro Louisville neighbors the great work happening at the neighborhood level across the region. 2018 Summit Awards include: Grady Clay Achievement Award, Neighborhood Leadership Award, Jack Trawick Neighborhood Association of the Year, Collaborative Community Partner Award, and Local Government/Public Official Award. Nominations are still being accepted for all of these awards at https://www.centerforneighborhoods.org/awards. For more than 45 years, the Center For Neighborhoods has cultivated grassroots leadership,provided leadership education, partnered with neighborhoods in community planning efforts, facilitated civic dialogue amongst stakeholders and actively participated in neighborhood-based development & improvement projects. With a mission to build healthy, sustainable, safe and attractive neighborhoods through engaged, informed and committed neighbors, the Center For Neighborhoods envisions a greater Louisville community with caring and empowered people. CFN’s work is more important today than ever before as long-term and relocating residents and businesses seek out economically, physically and socially sustainable neighborhoods to call home.

November 17 - Train Show and Sale

For more information on the National Model Railroad Association's Train Show and Sale: 
Visit website: www.div8-mcr-nmra.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NMRA-Division-8-Louisville-KY

Louisville Metro news

November 5 - LIHEAP registration continues

The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on November 5. LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 5 and will operate through Dec. 14, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first. Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. For documentation requirements and information on scheduling an appointment, click here, contact MetroCall 311 by dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov,  visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. For more information about Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services -- visit www.louisvilleky.gov/RCS  or call 574-1157 or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.

 Food access survey - the Courier-Journal wants to hear from you

Is it hard to for you to get food where you live? What makes it easy or difficult? The Courier Journal wants to know. The newspaper has received support from the University of Southern California's Center for Health Journalism to embark on a project about food insecurity in Louisville, with the goal of presenting solutions that fit our community.

You can help us make sense of what's going on here by taking this survey: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2018/10/01/courier-journal-launches-louisville-grocery-survey/1414590002/. We won't publish any information you share without your permission.

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Violin, viola, cello or bass scholarships available for classes through a partnership between Blazin' Strings and AMPED

LMAS Pets of the Week

Brownie and Paisley are a sweet bonded pair that have been together since they were pups. Both sisters are approximately five years old. Brownie is a Labrador Retriever mix and the shyer of the two. Paisley is a Border Collie mix. Brownie and Paisley know basic commands and appear to be housetrained. The laidback pair have shared a home with multiple cats in the past and can be tested with other dogs. Brownie and Paisley’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. They’re already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccination. To meet Brownie and Paisley, visit Animal House Adoption Center, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.  Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov , or call 502-473-PETS.

Shazam is an adorable four-month-old kitten waiting for his forever family to find him. This handsome fellow was found all alone in a field before a kind woman brought him to the shelter. You can adopt Shazam by making a $50 donation to the Pay It Forward Program, or you can adopt an adult cat for free with an approved application. All adoptable cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet Shazam or another shelter cat, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. or Fridays noon to 7 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov , or call 502-473-PETS.

November 10 - Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Louisville Metro events

November 3 - Shred paper for free

Louisville residents are invited to bring unneeded documents to be shredded and disposed of at a free event on November 3. Citizens can protect themselves from identify theft by bringing items to the  Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 1030 Phillips Lane, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper materials will be shredded onsite and recycled. Shredding donated by Shred-It.

November 3 - Tree Planting in the Portland Neighborhood

Help restore the tree canopy! Trees Louisville will be planting approximately 150 trees in the Portland Neighborhood on Saturday, November 3 and they need lots of additional volunteers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meet at Louisville Grows: Healthy House, 1641 Portland Avenue. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to volunteers. No tree planting experience is necessary.

Email volunteer@louisvillegrows.org, call 606-356-3031, visit www.louisvillegrows.org or SignUpGenius for the event: https://tinyurl.com/yae28zrs

November 3 - TreeFest

TreesLouisville will be hosting the first annual fall TreeFest on Saturday, November 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flea Off Market. This event will include free mulch, tree planting demos, community planting, tree sales at Fresh Start Grower Supply, tree rebate registration, vendors, classes and more.

The Division of Community Forestry will also be doing a Tree Giveaway of Kentucky native trees. Trees will be awarded on a “first come” basis and will be limited to five trees per Louisville resident. For questions, please contact the Division of Community Forestry at (502) 574-3927 or CommunityForestry@louisvilleky.gov.

• Out of the Darkness Walk - Saturday, November 3 at 8:30 a.m., Waterfront Park
• Splat Out Cancer - Sunday, November 4 at 1 p.m., Waterfront Park
• Festival of Trees & Lights - Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, Louisville Slugger Field
• Veterans Day Parade - Friday, November 9 at 11 a.m., 6th and Jefferson Streets

November 8 - Celebrate the completion of the Bonnycastle Hill Restoration Project in Cherokee Park

November 8 - LMPD forum on security for houses of faith

In response to recent hate crime nationally and an attempted break-in at a Jeffersontown church, LMPD is hosting a forum to help faith leaders in Louisville work through concerns about security at their places of worship. Thursday, November 8, 6 to 9 p.m. at 2911 Taylor Blvd., LMPD Training Unit, second floor.  RSVP's Required: Contact Lt. Colonel LaVita Chavous at lavita.chavous@louisvilleky.gov or 744-1702.

November 9 - 8th Annual Veterans Day Parade

Earlier this week, Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville announced the fifth annual Week of Valor -  a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families.  

The 2018 Week of Valor will feature 17 educational, patriotic, community or civic events, and all community members are invited to participate.  A full calendar is available at www.louisvilleky.gov/weekofvalor.

One featured event is the city’s 8th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Louisville, this year on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Seventh streets. The parade welcomes all community members to cheer on our veterans.  Military personnel and Veterans, either in groups or as individuals, are asked to participate.

Street closings for the Veterans Day Parade are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: 

• Jefferson Street from Second Street to Roy Wilkins Boulevard
• Third Street from Jefferson Street to Liberty Street
• Fourth Street from Market Street to Liberty Street
• Fifth Street from Court Place to Liberty Street
• Sixth Street from Court Place to Liberty Street
• Seventh Street from Congress Alley to Liberty Street
• Eighth Street from Congress Alley to Liberty Street

November 10 - Free Trees from Trees Louisville, CSX and the Arbor Day Foundation

November 10 - Brightside Community-Wide Planting Day

Neighborhood Place workshops and services for November

Neighborhood Place partners offer valuable workshops and services each month like car seat safety checks, educational baby showers and a healthy living club. The month of November features two special events including the 25^th anniversary celebration of First Neighborhood Place and the annual Magnificent Taste which assists needy families during the holidays:

November 6, Car Seat Safety Check at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change. Car seat-fitting by appointment only. Call Norton Children’s Hospital at 629-7358 to make an appointment.

November 6, Passport Members Informational at Ujima Neigborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 6 to 7 p.m. Passport Members will have the opportunity to get to know their plans better and learn about rewards for healthy behaviors and special health programs. Members will receive a $10 retail gift card for attending and refreshments will be provided. Call 1-800-578-0603 ext 7301 to register.

Mondays through Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m.  to noon. This free program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3 to 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.

November 8, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 3 p.m. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400.

November 9, Annual Magnificent Taste at the Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a taste of fine food and an afternoon of intrigue and delight. Come and sample delicacies and themed booths prepared by staff members with Neighborhood Place and Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Cost is $7.00 and all monies raised will be used to sponsor needy families during the holidays to purchase clothing, coats, shoes, and/or a favorite toy(s) for children.

November 12, 14 15 and 19, 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. Call 1-800-578-0603, ext. 8428 to sign up.

• November 12. and 19, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1 to 3 p.m. Call (502) 212-6677 to leave a message telling us that you want to attend.
• November 14, at Ujima Neighbohorhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon.
• November 15, at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 3 p.m.

November 13 to Dec. 4, Healthy Living Club at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Classes are open to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge to live a better and more fulfilling life. Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss healthy living and to get the support you need to eat better, get active, and lose weight. This month will be a little FUN for the holidays. We will launch a four-week series on Holiday crafts. Each week the group will focus on crafts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. From creative wreaths, to Fall décor come and join the fun and relax with the group. Reservations are required so supplies can be on hand and space is limited. Call 363-1483 for more information and to reserve your space.

November 16, 25th Anniversary Celebration of First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road at (T.J. Middle School) celebration held in the W.D. Bruce Building Auditorium, 3 to 6 p.m. Come and celebrate the beginning of Neighborhood Place with old friends and new, and share memories and thoughts for the future. Serving communities since 1993, the Neighborhood Place mission is stronger than ever in its effort “to provide blended and accessible health, education, employment and human services that support children and families in their progress toward self-sufficiency.”

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

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.

News you can use

New District 10 Planning cases

18CUP1142 for 1906 Goldsmith Lane, a conditional use permit for off-street parking on 1.03 acres in the OR 3 and R5 zoning districts for the Visually Impaired Preschool. 

18MINORPLAT1171 for 4023 Bardstown Road, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create two tracts from one lot on two acres in the C-2 and M-1 zoning districts.

Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a Conditional Use Permit request for an accessory apartment with a rear setback variance at 1318 Lydia

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a Conditional Use Permit request for an accessory apartment with a rear setback variance to accommodate the existing garage structure at 1318 Lydia on Monday. The case number is 17CUP1109. 

The Board's approval is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

1. All development shall be in accordance with the approved district development plan, including all notes thereon, and with all applicable sections of the Land Development Code (LDC). No further development shall occur on the site without prior review of and approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA).
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be exercised as proscribed by KRS 100.237 within two years of BOZA approval. If it is not so exercised, the site shall not be used for an Accessory Apartment without further review and approval by BOZA.
3. The applicant is required to contact Louisville Metro Emergency Services to
   have a unique address assigned to the accessory apartment.

November 5 - Public hearing to review development plan for 4239 Poplar Level Road

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a Category 2B Development Plan for a gas station with associated waivers and variences. The case number is 18DEVPLAN1138 and case manager is Jay Luckett. 

The hearing will be Monday, November 5, at the Old Jail Building at 514 W. Liberty Street. The hearing will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. 

November 5 - Neighborhood Meeting regarding 1906 Goldsmith Lane, 3445 Newburg Road

A neighborhood meeting will be held November 5 regarding a proposed conditional use permit to allow off-street parking at 1906 Goldsmith Lane and 3345 R. Newburg Road. This will be an informal meeting to allow neighbors and others to review the plan and discuss the proposal. The meeting will be at the Visually Impaired Preschool (VIPS) at 1906 Goldsmith Lane, in the conference room, starting at 7 p.m. 

November 5 - Neighborhood Meeting regarding 4261 Regina Avenue

A neighborhood meeting will be held November 5 regarding short term rentals at 4261 Regina Avenue. The owners plan to request a conditional use permit. This will be an informal meeting to allow neighbors and others to review the plan and discuss the proposal. The meeting will be at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, from 7 to 8 p.m. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

17ZONE1068 for 2300 HIkes Lane, change in zoning request from C-1 to C-2 for a proposed auto repair shope with 10 bays and an auto sales lot on .9493 acres. 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 building and 4700 sf canopy on 1.22 acres in the C1 zoning district. Waivers for interior landscape requirement, to reduce the Landscape Buffer Area and to omit the window and façade requirements. Variances for encroachment into front setback and sign to exceed the permitted height and 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.

Short term rental cases

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.

18CUP1123 for 844 Melford Avenue, case manager Christopher French. A conditional use permit for a non primary residence short term rental on 0.129 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1125 for 1227 Wolfe Avenue, case manager is Jon Crumbie. A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non primary residence on .1436 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, case manager is Steve Hendrix. A Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1131 for 4261 Regina Avenue, case manager is Steve Hendrix. Conditional use permit for short term rental of a non-primary residence on .22 acres in the R4 zoning district.

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.

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.

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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