Watch out for your belongings and lock up your cars - LMPD

Pay attention to your car and belongings - other people are. We're hearing reports of people walking the streets, checking car door handles every night.  Some of those cars are unlocked, and items are stolen, in a crime that could be avoided.  Louisville Metro Police Department officers are getting many calls about cars stolen after they are left outside running, unlocked with the keys in them. Leaving a car running unattended may also earn the owner a citation.

Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers in the District 10 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

District 10 events

January 19 - Zoo hosts job fair for seasonal positions

The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on January 19 in the Zoo’s Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking candidates to fill seasonal positions in various departments including Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Horticulture, Membership, Front Desk and Rides and Attractions. Candidates will be provided training and should be outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public and will provide outstanding customer service. The hourly seasonal rate varies by position, the minimum is $10.10. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes mostly days, but also nights and weekends from March through October. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Other positions also may require CPR, AED and First Aid Certification. In addition to working in a unique environment, seasonal Zoo employees receive free Zoo admission during employment term, discounts to the gift shop and food concessions with Zoo ID and free parking. All other full-time and part-time vacant positions will be posted weekly on the Louisville Government website at www.louisvilleky.gov/HumanResources The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

January 22 - Buechel Terrace & Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association meeting

The Buechel Terrace Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association will meet Tuesday, January 22 at the Buechel Fire Department at 7 p.m. Come early for the Chili Cook-Off at 6 p.m. 

January 24 - Planning Commission to hear comments on short-term rentals

The Metro Planning Commission will hear comments on short-term rentals at the meeting January 24. The Planning Commission meets in the Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, beginning at 1 p.m., and will continue until the commission has heard all cases. 

However, the comments on short term rentals will not begin until after 3 p.m. 

Louisville Nature Center events

Louisville Metro news

Mayor Fischer celebrates decision to rename Louisville airport to honor Muhammad Ali

‘Wonderful next step’ in further championing The Champ’s legacy

Mayor Greg Fischer is pleased and proud of Wednesday's decision by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board to rename the city’s airport for its native son Muhammad Ali.

The new name is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The airport’s three-letter International Air Transport Association (IATA) Location Identifier – SDF – will not change.

“Muhammad Ali belonged to the world, but he only had one hometown, and fortunately, that is our great city of Louisville. Muhammad became one of the most well-known people to ever walk the Earth and has left a legacy of humanitarianism and athleticism that has inspired billions of people,” the Mayor said. “It important that we, as a city, further champion The Champ’s legacy, and the airport renaming is a wonderful next step.”

The vote came after a recommendation from a board working group that had studied renaming for more than a year.

“This is a historic day for the airport and our region,” said Jim Welch, Chair of the Airport Authority Board. “By choosing to rename the airport for Muhammad Ali, a world-renowned humanitarian honored as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and an athlete honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the 20^th Century, we as a community are honoring his legacy and celebrating this global icon who is a fellow Louisvillian. This tells the world how proud we are to associate ‘The Greatest’ with not only our great city, but our great airport.”

Muhammad Ali’s widow, Lonnie Ali said, “I am proud that the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and the City of Louisville are supportive of changing the name of the Louisville International Airport to reflect Muhammad’s impact on the city and his love for his hometown. I am happy that visitors from far and wide who travel to Louisville will have another touch point to Muhammad and be reminded of his open and inclusive nature, which is reflective of our city. Muhammad was a global citizen, but he never forgot the city that gave him his start. It is a fitting testament to his legacy.”

The Airport Authority Board also authorized an agreement with Muhammad Ali Enterprises, LLC for use of Ali’s name.

Citing research showing that Muhammad Ali has much greater name recognition than Louisville, Ky., Mayor Fischer said the airport renaming is just one piece of a much broader effort to share and celebrate Ali’s Louisville ties, and he’s organizing a community work group to develop plans to do that.

As the city of Ali’s birth, and the place that throughout his life he proclaimed as “the greatest city in the world,” the Mayor said, “It is our obligation and opportunity to showcase the many stories and complexities that made up the man known as “The Greatest of All Time.”

Elevating and further celebrating Ali as a hometown hero complements the city’s Lean Into Louisville initiative. That effort, to be formally announced on Friday, is an unprecedented series of conversations, presentations, activities and art exhibits to confront the history and legacy of all forms of discrimination and inequality.

“Certainly, Muhammad faced discrimination and the impact of inequality, and he wasn’t shy about sharing his views on those challenges,” the Mayor said. “Lean Into Louisville embraces the Champ’s values of Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality and our city value of compassion. And if he were here, I feel certain that the Louisville Lip would be a part of this conversation.”

Championing The Champ also is consistent with the work that the Brookings Institution has identified as beneficial in growing Louisville’s global identity.

Louisville Tourism confirms that the city stands to reap economic benefits by boosting Ali-related tourism, much as the city has done in establishing Bourbonism as a global tourist experience.

“Louisville Tourism applauds the proposal to reflect the legacy of the city’s most famous son,” said Karen Williams, its president and CEO. “Adding Muhammad Ali’s name to the Louisville International Airport reminds travelers from around the world that our city is a place to have a touchpoint with one of the most recognized icons of all time. It supports current marketing efforts to engage in Ali’s ‘Footsteps of Greatness’ as a reason to inspire visitation to Louisville.”

Donald Lassere, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, said the center “is proud of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority for their forward-thinking decision regarding the airport’s name change.

“During the week between Muhammad’s passing and his memorial service in 2016, our city witnessed firsthand just how much Muhammad Ali meant to the world. Visitors flocked to Louisville from nearly every region of the globe to pay their respects to their champion,” Lassere said. “At the Ali Center, we experienced a tremendous increase in visitors, and the city received continual global media coverage. We are confident that with this announcement, Louisville will continue to be seen around the world as a bold, compassionate city, and prompt an increase in visitors to all our great attractions.”

Mayor Fischer launches Lean Into Louisville to confront and examine history of discrimination

Far-reaching initiative will use education, conversation and art to spread understanding of inequality and discrimination

Mayor Greg Fischer today launched Lean Into Louisville, an unprecedented series of presentations, conversations, activities and art exhibits that will explore and confront the history and legacy of all forms of discrimination and inequality in the city and the country.

“Lean Into Louisville aligns with the work we’ve been doing from day one to create a city of equity and opportunity for everyone in Louisville,” said the Mayor. “It’s an important step forward for our city and it send a great message to the rest of the country and the world that Louisville is a city that understands the importance of learning from the past, living in the present and preparing for the future.”

Louisville, a Southern border city with both a history of discrimination and a tradition of brave citizens fighting for civil rights, LGBTQ equality and the welcoming of immigrants, can be a national model for a transformative civic reckoning through guided, innovative education and conversation.

While the activities will be initiated by Louisville Metro Government (LMG), the project will encourage and promote related activities of community partners, schools, businesses, the faith community and others. Many community members and organizations are already doing great work in this area. Lean Into Louisville hopes to lift up that work, through highlighting community-sponsored events on the Lean Into Louisville website and by connecting those groups to further empower each other.

The idea for the initiative was sparked by the clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 and the deep ignorance and lack of understanding of the nation’s history of discrimination and its ongoing impacts. In a letter to Louisville residents the next day, the Mayor wrote, “Let us use this moment to build on our progress and show the world how our city, with all of its beauty and imperfections, can be a peaceful model for making the union of our city and country a home for opportunity and justice for all.”

The Mayor said Lean Into Louisville is important for the prosperity of the city, with 21^st century businesses and young professionals wanting to locate in progressive cities where everyone has a shot as realizing their full human potential.

Though it is an evolving effort that will be enhanced and expanded throughout the years, Lean Into Louisville will have three major components:

• Learning opportunities: In partnership with the Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Human Relations Commission, Lean Into Louisville will offer opportunities for people to learn more about the historical mistreatment of residents based on gender, race, religion, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, disabilities, and nationality or immigration status, and how that history impacts our city and our country today. The first opportunity is the Martin Luther King Day Celebration: The Fierce Urgency of Now, Monday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m., St. William Church, 1226 W. Oak St.
• Talking circles: Lean Into Louisville will feature opportunities for small-group talking circles on these issues and their ongoing impacts, as well as ideas for ways that individuals and organizations can help create a more equitable city. Acknowledging these topics are sometimes difficult conversations, the talking circles will be moderated by trained professional facilitators.
• Public Art: Lean Into Louisville also will include a focus on arts experiences and investing in new artworks in public places that share untold stories from a diverse selection of artists that represents our values of today.

Kellie Watson, Louisville Metro Government’s Chief Equity Officer, said the goal of Lean Into Louisville is to have a more equitable city; a more unified and compassionate city where everyone can thrive. “Obviously, that’s a tall order, but we have to start somewhere, and we believe that engaging in education and real, honest communication is a good place to start.”

During today’s press conference, the Mayor urged residents, organizations and businesses to get involved in Lean Into Louisville, which continues Louisville Metro Government’s nationally recognized work building the city’s reputation as a welcoming city through the Office for Globalization, and promoting racial equity through programs like BeTheOne and Black Male Achievement.

For a full list of community events and details on how to get involved with Lean Into Louisville, visit www.LeanIntoLouisville.org and follow Lean Into Louisville on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Through January 23 - Center for Neighborhoods accepting applications for Neighborhood Institute Spring 2019 

Now hiring - Deputy Clerks for the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk

• Entry-Level Salary- $25,248 - $33,600 annual minimum to maximum salary range {$2104 monthly minimum/$12.95 hourly minimum}
• Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• FSA- Flexible Spending Account - Available at employee cost
• HRA- Healthcare Reimbursement Account - Available as an insurance option plan and if the employee waives health insurance coverage
• Life Insurance - State provides $20,000 term.
• Optional Insurances - Dental, Vision, Accident, Cancer, STD, LTD, etc.
• Retirement (KRS/CERS)
• Paid Holidays -11.5 days per calendar year (12.5 days for Presidential Election)
• Annual Leave - Full-time employees 7.5 hours per month first five years
• Sick Leave - Full-time employees 7.5 hours per month
• Jury Duty - Paid leave during jury service
• Military Leave -10 paid days per year

Office of Circuit Court Clerk  - Jefferson County
Human Resources Division
600 West Jefferson Street, Suite 2023
Louisville, KY 40202

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Inquiries please contact:

Lisa L. Dorsey, Director of Human Resources
Office 502-595-3052
Fax 502-595-3016
lisad@kycourts.net

Teachers - apply for a Slow Food Bluegrass School Garden Grant

The Slow Food Bluegrass School Garden Grant supports a school garden project based in Louisville with $5,000 distributed over the course of three years: $2,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two, and $1,000 in year three.

To be eligible for a Slow Food Bluegrass Garden Grant, applicants must be a (a) 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or (b) nonprofit (public or private) K-12 school, developing a student garden project focused on connecting and engaging children with fresh fruits and vegetables. Priority is given to both limited-resource communities and to projects clearly demonstrating strong buy-in from stakeholders.

Please email your application to info@slowfoodbluegrass.org; applications are due by March 10th. For more information please visit http://www.slowfoodbluegrass.org/schoolgardens/.

City's HUD grant applications now being accepted 

Deadline is February 8

Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is now accepting applications from local non-profits for programs or activities funded by the following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants for LMG fiscal year 2020 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020). HUD-Funded Grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). These grants are administered locally by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS). Grant activities are guided by a five-year Consolidated Plan as well as an annual Action Plan, both available online. Resilience and Community Services’ FY20 Goals are: End homelessness for vulnerable populations; End homelessness for families; and Serve homeless and low-income persons with HIV/AIDS CDBG Public Service Grant Period: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020  Past Award Average: ~ $40,000. Activities that will be given preference during application review: Increasing case management capacity focusing on transitioning homeless individuals into housing; Connecting homeless families to housing and supportive services through outreach; Increasing case management capacity focusing on self-sufficiency; and/or Recruitment of residential property owners and managers to increase access to housing for families and individuals exiting homelessness. ESG Grant Period: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Past Award Average: ~ $46,000 *Important Note*: ESG grants require a 100% match to awarded funds. Activities that will be given preference during application review: Increasing the number of emergency shelter beds available; Increasing case management capacity focusing on transitioning homeless individuals into housing; Rapidly rehousing homeless individuals and families; and/or Providing outreach to families to exit homelessness. HOPWA Grant Period: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020  Past Award Average: ~ $180,000 *Important Note*: HOPWA funds may only be used for activities for persons with HIV/AIDS. Activities that will be given preference during application review: Supportive services; Rental assistance; and/or Short-term payments to prevent homelessness. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February 8, 2019 by 5 pm.   A public meeting for questions will be held at 701 W. Ormsby Ave, 1st floor conference room (Edison Room) on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 2 - 4 p.m.  To gain access to the applications, go to: For a CDBG application:             https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDBGFY20 For an ESG application:               https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESGFY20 For a HOPWA application:          https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HOPWAFY20  All sub-recipients will go through a competitive funding process. Applications will be reviewed by an initial external panel and recommendations will be presented to the Louisville Metro Council for approval.   Recommendations will be made for inclusion in the FY20 Louisville Metro budget. Any groups representing persons of low and moderate incomes may request technical assistance from Louisville Metro to help in their preparation of an application for funding and/or refer to the Louisville Metro Office Resilience and Community Services HUD Subrecipient Grant Application Process Handbook. View the handbook here.  Once sub-recipients and projects have been approved, Louisville Metro Government will review the list to determine if a technical correction of the information is needed or a substantial amendment is required. Please submit all questions to Ethan Lambert, Grants Coordinator with the Office of Resilience and Community Services, at (502) 574-5375 or ethan.lambert@louisvilleky.gov.

LIHEAP Crisis Component is underway

The LIHEAP Crisis Component began January 7.  This year’s Crisis Program once again features expanded eligibility allowing residents who received a utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve those who received a disconnect notice. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the automated appointment system. The toll free service will opened up January 2 and will be 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. Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $2,720). Read more details here.

Those temporary, illegal signs in the right of way? Recycle them.

We receive complaints about signs that are illegally posted on poles and at intersections in the right-of-way:  "We Buy Houses" "Rent to Own" "Express Cash" "Junk Cars - Cash Paid" Such signs create visual clutter and often become litter to the detriment of our roadways, sewers and environment. If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted and may be removed safely, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away. Or better yet, consider recycling the signs - search for "recycled yard sign projects" online for ideas.

Center for Neighborhoods' new NeighborMap provides useful data

The Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap is now available online! This new, layered map comes loaded with data on neighborhood resources, grocery access, flood-plain locations, tree cover and more. NeighborMap can help individuals and community organizations visualize and understand the assets available in their neighborhoods, and identify improvements they would like to see.

Students from UofL's Kent School of Social Work contributed to the project by gathering data in urban neighborhoods, and will continue the partnership with CFN to help develop strong neighborhoods. NeighborMap was created in part with funding from Louisville Metro Government.

Volunteers are needed for volunteer tax preparation

LMAS Pets of the Week

The LMAS Veterinary team describes Flower as a happy cat! The two-year-old, gray and white feline is very friendly with new people. She can be tested with potential fur siblings upon request. You can meet Flower at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Flower’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter. She weighs about ten pounds and is already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Send questions about Flower to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov or call 502-473-PETS

Brewster is a friendly, one-year-old Beagle mix in need of a forever home. This happy, handsome boy already knows a few commands. Additional training should be easy because he’s smart and treat-motivated! Brewster is also playful, likes toys and enjoys a game of tug. Brewster’s adoption fee is waived, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He weighs approximately 40 pounds and is already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Brewster, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more info about Brewster, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov or call 502-473-PETS.

Book Drive

Louisville Metro events

January 20 - Keepers of the Dream

The Kentucky Center Artsreach in collaboration with The Office of Mayor Greg Fischer and River City Drum Corps presents Keepers of the Dream: A Community Arts Celebration of Dr. King’s Vision. 

Hosted by Tytianna Wells, the celebration will feature 140+ performers and presentation of The Mayor’s Freedom Award and ArtsReach Living the Vision Awards. 

Keepers of the Dream will be Sunday, January 20, at 5 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, and is free and open to the public. No tickets are required, and the event is appropriate for all ages. 

For more information on this inspirational, thought-provoking, and empowering annual event, click here. 

Monday, January 21

Asking King's Question on Environmental Justice in West Louisville
"Where do we go from here: Community or Chaos?"
St. William Church, 1226 W. Oak Street, 3 p.m.

A group of individuals and organizations from both sides of the 9th Street divide will be exploring the history of environmental justice in Louisville. Join this group of concerned citizens at St. William Church (1226 W. Oak Street) to learn what we can do to help neighborhoods being affected by poor environmental quality as we transition toward a 'just' sustainability for all. Hosted by Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light.

MLK events at the University of Louisville: Click here.

January 26 - next free ACT Practice Test

Ongoing through late February - ACT Basics prep program

Cafe Louie 2019 Schedule

Louisville Grows 2019 Film Series

From Louisville Grows:

The Louisville Grows Film Series is designed to promote discussions and mindfulness towards healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education and social justice. From utilizing fallen trees to exploring ecosystems to discovering the relationship between the food you eat and diseases, these films promise to inform and entertain.

The films will be shown every second Thursday of the month from January through August. Check out the Louisville Grows’ website and Facebook page for more information on the film featured each month. The Film Series will be at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Avenue. Doors open at 5:30, film starts at 6 p.m., with a panel discussion to follow. Admission is a $5 suggested donation. 

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. December Storytimes at Highlands-Shelby Park Library are:  Family Storytime                     Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Preschool Storytime                Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Baby Storytime                       Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime                   Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. Who says homeschoolers don’t socialize? Not us. Homeschool teens and tweens will meet at the Highlands-Shelby Park Library Teen Outpost for games, activities, or just hanging out. Non-homeschooled teens are also welcome to join in the fun, every Thursday 3 to 5 p.m., for ages 12 to 17. For details visit www.lfpl.org/events. To sign up, call 574-1672. The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

News you can use

ABC advertisement for Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, Supplemental Bar, Sunday Drink, and 4 a.m. Hours License(s) for 1481 South Shelby Street

An ABC ad ran in the Courier-Journal on December 31 for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, Supplemental Bar, Sunday Drink, and 4 a.m. Hours License(s) for The 21st Amendment, LLC, DBA/ The 21st Amendment Tavern, 1481 S. Shelby Street. 

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 the legal publication.

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure at 1018 Ellison Avenue

The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for 1018 Ellison Avenue, Case Number: WR1084378 The property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after January 20, provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (150.110). For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or Cynthia Johnson Elmore, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

January 21 - Neighbor meeting at 1125 Fischer Avenue regarding short term rental in nonprimary residence

A neighborhood meeting will be held at 1125 Fischer Avenue on Monday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. The case number is 18CUP1176, seeking a conditional use permit for short term rental in a nonprimary residence in the R5 zoning district. The meeting gives the owners/applicants a chance to provide information and for neighbors to ask questions. 

January 24 - Public hearing regarding 2220-2300 Hikes Lane

The public hearing at the Planning Commission regarding 2200-2300 Hikes Lane, originally scheduled for January 10, has been continued to the January 24 Planning Commission meeting. 

The Planning Commission meets in the Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, beginning at 1 p.m., and will continue until the commission has heard all cases. 

The case: 17ZONE1068, for 2200-2300 Hikes Lane, a change in zoning from C1 to C2, Commercial with detailed district development plan for a proposed auto repair shop with 10 bays and an auto sales lot on .9493 acres. 

January 24 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1008 East Oak Street

A neighborhood meeting will be held January 24 regarding a proposed change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial on .086 acres for proposed barber/café/tavern space for 1008 East Oak Street. The case number is 18ZONE1083. 

Neighbors will have the opportunity to review the proposed plan and discuss the proposal with the owners and their representatives. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Sanctuary Church, 930 Mary Street. 

February 6 - Neighbor meeting regarding 4126 Roosevelt Avenue

A neighborhood meeting will be held February 6 regarding a proposed conditional use permit to allow a non-primary residence short term rental in the R5 zoning district for 4162 Roosevelt Avenue. The case number is 18CUP1185. 

The meeting gives the owners/applicants a chance to provide information and for neighbors to ask questions. The meeting will be held at Hometown Pizza, 4041 Preston Highway, at 6 p.m. 

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: to sign up for notifications about Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Cases in District 10 or any area, click here. You'll choose email or text, fill in your email address or phone number, create a password, then you may choose from the list of email/text notifications available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

18CUP1177, for 1004 Mayer Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit application for short term rental in a nonprimary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1198, 1137 Mulberry Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1199, 900 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .10 acres in the R5 zoning district

18CUP1201, 1509 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .12 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1202, 1535 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1203, 1530 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1207, 1240 Boyle Street, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0496 acres in the R-6 zoning district.

18CUP1210, 1033 E. Burnett Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.1095 acres in R5 zoning district.

18CUP1211, 1019 Lydia Street, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0984 acres in R5 zoning district.

19CUP1002, 1914 Decatur Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.23820 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

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.

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.

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

 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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