Wind damage in District 10 Some District 10 residents sustained wind damage from the thunderstorms last night.  One of the trees uprooted by the wind was the one seen at left, which fell on a corner of Audubon Traditional Elementary on Hess Lane.

Louisville Zoo open again today following sinkhole-related closure

The Louisville Zoo and nearby Mega Cavern reopened today after engineers investigated the massive sinkhole that was discovered March 6 on zoo property.  Zoo officials said engineers were on site until Tuesday, March 12 assessing the area. A physical barrier has been placed around the area of the sinkhole until a permanent solution has been determined. Measuring about 60 yards by 90 yards, the sinkhole is in an undeveloped area away from the animals. Emergency Services Spokesman Mitchell Burmeister said surrounding homes and businesses are not in danger.

Online registration is open for the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup

From Brightside: It’s time to recruit those volunteers to head out and help make a difference in your communities this spring and take part of the Brightside & Passport Health Plan Community-Wide Cleanup! The date has been set for Saturday, April 13th and we are proud to be the kick-off event for Mayor Fischer’s Give-a-Day: Week of Service! Register at www.brightsideinc.org. The Cleanup is an easy way for groups to come together to not only remove the litter from their green spaces and roadways but to also build and foster the sense of civic pride and community that comes along with the work. Many corporations and businesses use this event as a team building opportunity while giving back to the community they serve. Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and it is through the support of our sponsors and your generous donations that Brightside is able to continue in beautifying our community. We look forward to seeing you out helping to create a cleaner and greener Louisville this spring.

The new Kentucky drivers license: Get ready for changes

For more information, to to  https://drive.ky.gov/confidentKY/Pages/default.aspx

Joe Creason Park walking bridge closed for repairs/construction through April

The walking bridge in the north section of Joe Creason Park that crosses Beargrass Creek near Bellarmine is closed for a construction project. Repairs are expected to take up to two months.

Cyril Allgeier Community Center seeks volunteers for youth baseball league

Cyril Allgeier Community Center is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and organized volunteers to assist with this Spring's Youth Baseball League. Player tryouts will begin in March and the season will run through May. For more information about volunteering please email Brady Buckley at Brady.Buckley@louisvilleky.gov or call 456-3261.

Free tax preparation service for eligible Louisville residents

The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at 17 sites across the city. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2018. VITA and AARP volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Eligibility for the EITC is based on income, the number of family members and other criteria, such as the amount of a family’s credit. Working families who earn up to $54,800 may be eligible, with average credits last year nearly $2,500. Appointments are recommended for VITA free tax assistance service and can be made now by calling 305-0005 or scheduling online at https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com. For a complete list of VITA locations, including mobile sites, as well as hours of operation, visit http://labcservices.org or call Metro United Way’s 211 help referral service.  Also visit the website for information about a free service for those interested in filing their own taxes online. Two software packages — MyFreeTaxes and Turbo Tax Freedom Edition — will be available for those who meet eligibility.

AARP Tax Aide service has a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. For a full AARP schedule and listing, including mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or call 394-3443. Visit http://labcservices.org or http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org for more information about the required documentation. The work of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition and the AARP Tax Assistance Program is made possible by Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, the IRS, the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and dozens of other partners.

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

March 1 through April 12 - Holy Family Lenten Fish Fries - all are welcome

March 23 - Planting O' the Green in Germantown

For 46 years, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (Fr. Abram J. Ryan Division 1) has presented Louisville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, celebrating Irish culture and heritage, benefiting charities like Boys & Girls Haven (and many more) and providing good clean family fun. Also, for three years now, the Hibernians have joined MSD, Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Brightside, TreesLouisville, Louisville Tree Service, other friends of trees and District 8 Councilman Brandon Coan in presenting the Planting O’ the Green. The POG works like this: two years ago, for the 44th annual parade, volunteers planted 44 trees in District 8 and 44 trees in District 1; last year, for the 45th parade, 45 trees in each of Districts 8 and 6; this year, planting 46 trees in Districts 8 and 4 (and because circumstances allow, another 46 trees in District 3 and 28 more in District 5). This is the District 8 way of giving back to the community for hosting the parade and, also, paying it forward. This year’s District 8 planting will be on Crown, Ellison, Julia and Rufer Avenues in Germantown, March 23 at 10 a.m. In District 4, they're planting Breckinridge and Clay Streets in Smoketown on March 22 at 10 a.m. We are seeking volunteers for both days.  If you or your group is willing and able to help, please email me at: brandon.coan@louisvilleky.gov

March 25 through 27 - Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: "Encouraging words for discouraged Catholics" - All are welcome

Spring events at the Louisville Nature Center

April 6 - Nature's Works and Quirks It's back! A program the whole family can enjoy. Nature's Works and Quirks is a program that is focused on all things nature. All sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon.  Investigate your natural surroundings and learn to understand the relationships of wildlife and the ecosystem! Each themed month lets your child explore science in fun ways to better understand the natural world! Environmental games, animal encounters, nature crafts, stories, and other nature activities help to illustrate and reinforce the ecological concepts covered in daily adventures. Upcoming themes include: April 6 - Insects - register by March 30 May 11 - Turtles - register by May 4 (moved to the second Saturday for Derby) June 1 - Trees - register by May 25 July 6 - Birds - register by June 29

Rain barrels are back for sale at LNC - conserve water, help reduce storm water runoff, and support the LNC. They are $74, or $69 if you purchase two or more barrels. Prices include six percent sales tax. 

Summer Camp information is now up at louisvillenaturecenter.org. 

April 26 - Property Valuation Administration Online Conference and Appeals process begins

The 2019 Property Valuation Administration (PVA) online conferences will begin at noon on April 26 and end on May 20 at 4 p.m. 

During this time, if you think your assessment does not represent the fair market value of your property, by law, you can request a review from the Jefferson County PVA by participating in the online conference process.

When the assessment of your property increases or decreases from the prior year, the PVA will send you a reassessment notice in mid April. However, you do not have to receive a reassessment notice in order to contest your property assessment.  As a property owner, you have the right to contest your assessment each year.  By law, certain steps must be followed in the process. You can find more information at https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/property-assessment/conference/

April 27 - City of Audubon Park Festival of the Dogwood

Louisville Metro news

Stay healthy with these March Madness food safety tips

JustServe.org makes it easy to volunteer

JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism. From JustServe.org: Non-profits can post the need for volunteers and those in our community can go to the website and see all the opportunities to volunteer. Because the website is self-funded, we never ask for donations to maintain the website, we never sell advertising and we never sell any information. All of us connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff.

Center for Neighborhoods is hiring

Are you a born relationship builder? Center For Neighborhoods is looking for a dedicated person to help us make positive change in neighborhoods and within the city. The Neighborhood Liaison works directly with residents and neighborhood organizations to support safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods. Click here to see the full description and how to apply.

Louisville Parks and Recreation news

With warmer weather in sight and spring just around the corner, Louisville Parks and Recreation is encouraging the public to get active and have some fun.   There are several opportunities for youths and adults to cure their cabin fever during the month of March and into late spring. Adult Co-Ed Kickball Teams ages 18 and older, minimum of seven teams. Games are on Mondays and Wednesday nights at Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Drive. Registration deadline, April 26. For more information, click here. Spring Softball Leagues Co-ed and men’s teams. Games are Monday-Friday nights at several local parks. Registration deadline, April 26. For more information, click here. Senior Softball League Ages 60 and older play on Tuesday mornings and 65 and older play on Thursday mornings at Camp Taylor Park, 4201 Lee Avenue. For registration information please contact Al Benniger at 458-7727 or Louisville Parks Athletics Office at 574-4515. Youth Soccer Skills Clinics Ages 18 and Younger at the Beechmont Community Center. With Louisville City FC. Free, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – no clinic April 13. Starts on March 16 with a kick-off event and ends April 27. For more information, click here. Pitch, Hit and Run Competition The annual Pitch, Hit, and Run competition begins March 30 at Petersburg Park.The competition will continue on April 6 at Wyandotte Park. Competitors ages 7-14 are invited to come practice throwing strikes at a designated target, hitting for distance and accuracy, and sprinting from second base to home plate. For more information, call 574-4515 or e-mail Brady.Buckley@louisvilleky.gov.

Parks Volunteer Opportunities:

March 21, 9 a.m. to noon: George Rogers Clark Park: Removing invasive plants and overgrowth.

March 23, 9 a.m. to noon: Joe Creason Park: Removing invasive plants from the managed meadow (rain date: 3/30/19, same time)

March 28, 9 a.m. to noon: Thurman-Hutchens Park: Cleaning up flood debris and working in the managed meadow.

For more information about volunteering please email Sarah Flarsheim at sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call 574-6403.

About Louisville Parks and Recreation: Louisville Parks and Recreation, a nationally accredited parks and recreation agency, manages 120 parks, 18 of which are Olmsted-designed, on more than 13,000 acres of land. Louisville Parks and Recreation also operates numerous youth and adult recreation programs and facilities, two historic homes, 10 golf courses, two arts and cultural centers, an outdoor performing arts theatre and two nationally-recognized skate parks. Its mission is accomplished by taking care of all parks properties and creating new ones, by providing safe and diverse recreational programs, and by protecting our public lands and resources for future generations. www.bestparksever.com

Circuit Court Clerk David L. Nicholson is hiring

LIHEAP Crisis Component is underway

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services' LIHEAP Program is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help low-income residents pay utility bills. The Crisis component of LIHEAP operates through March 29 (or until funding is expended, whichever comes first.  This year’s Crisis Program 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, which is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Call 991-8391 or schedule 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. For more information call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000

MSD's Bowl Patrol reminds us what's okay to flush

Know the dangers of carbon monoxide and take precautions

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the week

Lars is a fun-loving dog that loves to play, even if he doesn’t have a playmate! All he needs is a tennis ball to keep himself entertained. The three-year-old German Shepherd mix is doing much better since entering the shelter, severely underweight and without most of his hair because of seasonal allergies. So far, he’s gained nearly 15 pounds and his coat has started to fill in. Lars is easygoing, affectionate and independent. He also likes to be around children. An approved adopter can take him home for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. You can meet Lars at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

Pinky is a senior shelter pet in need of a forever home. The stunning eight-year-old Calico is very friendly and likes to look out windows. Pinky’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program.  Pinky weighs about 10 pounds. She’s spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. You can meet or adopt Pinky at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Send an email to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

Louisville Metro events

March 15 donation period extended to help make prom special for local youth through The Butterfly Effect Prom Event

Prom season is approaching! If you have any old dresses, shoes, or accessories, please drop them by the Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for the annual Butterfly Effect Prom Event. The donation period has been extended through March 15 so that as many youth can be benefit from this event as possible. Call 313-4892 for more information. March 20 - Prom Dress Giveaway at NorthWest Neighborhood Place  Will help match prom dresses and accessories with students in need.

March 16 - next Cafe Louie meeting at Shively branch of LFPL

March 16 - Hosparus volunteer training

For details, go to https://www.hosparushealth.org/volunteer.

March 16 - Free Trees giveaway from Division of Community Forestry

March 19 - Miracle League of Louisville Information Meeting

There will be a meeting Tuesday, March 19 to share information on the Miracle League of Louisville.  The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Fern Creek Christian Church, 9419 Seatonville Road, for anyone who wants to be part of an incredible experience... Parents of children who may want to play in the league. Children are welcome.  Volunteers who want to help make this an incredible experience. Coaches who want to make a difference.  Community members who want to be part of the first Miracle League in Louisville that will provide organized baseball league play for children and adults with special needs.  The Miracle League of Louisville is a baseball league and complex for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. This one-of-a-kind, fully-inclusive complex will allow children of all abilities to safely play baseball in an organized league. Our Miracle League field features a specially designed, rubberized surface to prevent injuries and accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices. The adjacent playground will bring children, families and the community to the Miracle League for a common goal…to play together.

The Miracle League will not exclude any player based on financial need and we want our field to be filled with children and young adults playing baseball on organized teams this summer. Please join us on Tuesday, March 19 for more information on how you can be part of this incredible experience! For more information, click here, or contact Rodney Brewer at rodneybrewer.com@gmail.com or 502-330-8484, Shawn Freibert at sfreibert@ftgclosings.com, or James Breeding at jlb23@twc.com.

March 23 - Street closures for Papa John's 10 Miler

Street closings: 

6 am - Noon

• Southern Parkway from Florence Avenue to Southern Heights Avenue

6:30 am - Noon

• Southern Parkway from Third Street to Florence Avenue
• Southern Parkway from Southern Heights Avenue to New Cut Road/Taylor Boulevard

6:30 am - 12:30 pm

• Central Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
• Central Avenue from Floyd Street to Third Street (Central Station traffic only)
• Third Street from Central Avenue to Southern Parkway

7 am - Noon

• Taylor Boulevard from Huntoon Avenue to Southern Parkway
• New Cut Road from Southern Parkway to Palatka Road
• Iroquois Park (all park streets)

7 am - 12:30 pm

• Floyd Street from Central Avenue to Boxley Avenue

No Parking Areas

5 am - Noon

• Third Street from Heywood Avenue to Southern Parkway

March 23 - Summer Resource Fair for Youth

Louisville families with children of all ages are invited to a free resource fair showcasing summer activities for children, youth, and families on Saturday, March 23. Themed “SOAR” which stands for Summer Opportunities and Resource Fair, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DuValle Education Center gym, 3610 Bohne Avenue.

This 6th annual SOAR event will feature local summer activities and resources for children and teens (ages early childhood to high school) including a wide variety of summer camps, parks and recreation programs, as well as employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities from a full list of exhibitors.  Drawings for summer program scholarships and door prizes will also take place. 

SOAR is held in March to allow individuals time to plan ahead and register for opportunities while openings are available.

Participating agencies and businesses include:

• Jefferson County Public Schools Early Childhood
• Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation (Summer Camp information)
• Catholic Enrichment Center
• First Virginia Ave. Baptist Church (Summer Explorations)
• Louisville Central Community Center
• Vision of Hope Ministry
• Be SMART for Kids
• YouthBuild
• KentuckianaWorks
• Northwest AHEC (Area Health Education Center)
• Louisville Leopard Percussionist
• SummerWorks

"Summer is a time to have fun, explore new places and ideas, learn new skills, make new friends and even make a little money", stated Elisa Freeman-Carr, Administrator of Ujima Neighborhood Place.  "We're excited to host the SOAR event to connect children and youth, especially those from lower income households, with the many wonderful summer programs, classes, camps, and other opportunities offered in our community."  

SOAR is also hosted by Bridges of Hope and Cane Run Neighborhood Places, Jefferson County Public Schools and the Villages of Park Duvalle. For questions about the SOAR event, or if you represent an agency which would like to participate, please contact Elisa Freeman-Carr at 313-4635 or Elisa.Freeman-Carr@louisvilleky.gov. 

March 23 - Free Trees giveaway from Division of Community Forestry

March 25 - etsy craft entrepreneurship class begins

April 11 - Edible City - next Louisville Grows 2019 Film Series screening

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. 

Neighborhood Place March events

Neighborhood Place partners have planned numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family in March. Activities include the Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile, a prom dress giveaway, a summer opportunities resource fair, a mindfulness workshop and much more:

Tuesdays through April 9, Learn Mindfulness Workshop at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Six one-hour classes 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 FREE by the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center and the Mindfulness Mentors. For more information or registration call Polly Mayer at 363-1483.

March 20, “Addiction 101:  Moving Forward” at the Portland Branch Library, 3305 Northwestern Parkway, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Part of the “Addiction 101” series, this event will continue the conversations about the effect that drug and alcohol abuse and addictions have on families and communities. The theme of this event “Moving Forward” will focus on what has been working and what else needs to be done to help individuals move on from drug addiction. Call Nannette Dix at 634-6057 for information.

March 20, 7th Annual Butterfly Effect Prom Event at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market Street, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Prom is an exciting yet expensive time for many community families. The Butterfly Effect Prom Event will help match donated dresses, shoes and accessories with students in need of assistance. ALL donations of prom attire (dresses, shoes, accessories such as bags and jewelry), restaurant gift cards and hygiene items are greatly appreciated and are being collected through March 9. Sponsored by NorthWest Neighborhood Place and the Family Youth Resource Center at the Academy of Shawnee. Call 313-4892 for more information.

March 20, Colon Health Screening Information Booth at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and receive information on Colon Health. Information on free Colon Health Screening kits will be available. Sponsored by Family Health Center. Call 772-8588 for more information.

March 21, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 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 leave a message if you want to attend.

March 23, SOAR (Summer Opportunities And Resource Fair) at DuValle Education Center/Carter Gym, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come speak with several agencies that will provide families with information regarding summer programs, camps, and other summer activities for youth and teens. Also featured will be healthy eating workshops, information about summer scholarship opportunities and door prizes. Sponsored by Ujima, Bridges of Hope and Cane Run Neighborhood Places, JCPS and the Villages at Park DuValle. Call 313-4635 for more information.

Tuesdays, Starting March 26 – April 30, Healthier Meals, Healthier Me Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A six-week class to learn more about healthy eating, meal planning on a budget and more. Persons can still attend who have participated before, but will not be able to earn a slow cooker. Registrations is required by calling 772-8588.

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. 

English Conversation Club offered at libraries

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

Programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Adults: Nonfiction Book Club April 2, 10:30 a.m. Fiction Book Group April 3, 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting April 8, 6:30 p.m. Adult Coloring & Crafts Saturday, March 23 & April 20, 11:30 a.m. Video Games for Adults Saturday, March 23 & April 20, 2 p.m. The Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., ages 12+ Power Racing with LvL1 Hackerspace Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. Cave Hill Cemetery with Steve Wiser Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Kids: STEAM Storytime Wednesday, 20 & April 3, 17, 4 p.m., ages 3-8 Makerspace Wednesday April 10, 24, 4 p.m., ages 3+ Girls’ STEAM Club Monday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., ages 6+ Teens: Knitting Bee Fridays at 3 p.m. Middle and high school ages. Homeschool Social Club Thursdays at 3 p.m., ages 12-17 The Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m. Ages 12+ The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

News you can use

ABC advertisement for Four Pegs ran March 7

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad regarding an NQ2 Restaurant Liquor by the Drink and Special Sunday Retail Drink License for Four Pegs ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal March 7. Four Pegs is at 1053 Goss Avenue. 

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.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

March 19 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1006 Mulberry Street

A neighborhood meeting regarding a proposed conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental at 1006 Mulberry Street will be March 19. The meeting will be at The Bean, 1138 Goss Avenue at 6 p.m. 

The meeting gives the owners/applicants a chance to provide information and for neighbors to ask questions.

March 20 - Neighbor meeting regarding 998 Goss Avenue

A neighborhood meeting regarding a proposed zoning change at 998 Goss Avenue will be March 20 at the German-Paristown Neighborhood Center at 1094 E. Kentucky Street. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. 

The zoning change would allow the owner to renovate and add to the existing building on the property. The plan is for the building to contain retail space and four dwelling units. The meeting gives the owners/applicants a chance to provide information and for neighbors to ask questions.

April 1 - Public hearing regarding 1031 Goss Avenue

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).  

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

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. 

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. 

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

19ZONE1003 for 1692 Mercer Avenue, a change in zoning from R-5 to OR on .12 acres for proposed office space. 

19ZONE1021 for 998 Goss Avenue, a change in zoning from R6 to C1 for retail use on .1254 acres.

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.

19MINORPLAT1037 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat application to dedicate right-of-way on .19 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1038 for 1400 Lincoln Avenue, a minor plat application to reconfigure lots to match as-built conditions on 3.17 acres in the M1 & M2 zoning district.

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.

19DEVPLAN1013, for 1051 Hess Lane, a community facility review for a replacement of an existing sign with a LED sign for an elementary school on 11 acres in the R5 zoning district (Audubon Traditional Elementary School). 

19DEVPLAN1060 for 4719 Poplar Level Road, application for a revised district development plan to construct a 12,540 square feet auto dealership on 3.29 acres in the C2 zoning district.

19CUP1021, for 1031 Goss Avenue, a modified conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales and consumption to account for change in building area on 0.6 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

19CUP1037 for 3799 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an outdoor patio with alcohol service for a restaurant in the C1 zoning district on 0.21 acres.

Short term rental cases

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue. A conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1123 for 844 Melford Avenue. 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. A conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1185, for 4126 Roosevelt Avenue. A conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R5 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.

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, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.1095 acres in the 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. 

19CUP1009, 1006 Mulberry Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.09850 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1030, 1291 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .17 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

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

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. The following boards have vacancies:  Metropolitan Business Development Corporation Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Bardstown Road Overlay District Building Code Board of Appeals Cemetery Board Civil Service Board Code Enforcement Board Community Action Partnership Jefferson County Public Law Library Deputy Sheriff Merit Board Downtown Development Review Overlay Board Downtown Management District Ethics Commission Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington) Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board Housing Authority Board Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board Kentuckiana Works Landmarks Library Advisory Commission Louisville Arena Authority, Inc. Louisville Public Media Merit Board Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County PARC Board of Commissioners Police Merit Board Redevelopment Authority Science Center Urban Renewal Commission Vacant Property Review Commission Waterworks Zoo Foundation Board To learn more about board applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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, so hiring a hauling company or renting a dumpster may be in order.  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.

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.

Center for Neighborhoods' 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.

Call 811 before you dig

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.

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 email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov, or go to www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall, fill out an online form for a 311 service request, or download the free mobile 311 application. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 3-1-1 or 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, email us for the form, or download a PDF.    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.

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, including "We Buy Houses," "Express Cash" and others.  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.

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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