District 8 Streets Report: Ro-ads. Ro-ods.

One of the most highly anticipated parts of the annual budget process for me is the reveal of the Department of Public Works’ new paving and sidewalk repair plans.  The way it works is that DPW proposes plans for each Metro Council district based on the overall city budget, Pavement Condition Index which indicates the number and type of distresses across the roadway segments, road classifications, utility projects and other factors.  Then, DPW meets with each councilmember to hear our questions, concerns, priorities and requests and they update the plans with changes.  My goals are always to maximize the number of streets paved, focus on the roadways in the poorest condition, watchdog utility restoration coordination and complement other existing and planned infrastructure improvements.  

This year, due to the Google Fiber Restitution and Louisville Water Company Lead Service Renewal Project, I have been hounding DPW for months to ensure that District 8 gets all the utility restoration funding we deserve and our fair share of the ‘regular’ city paving budget.  To that end, DPW is preparing a detailed plan showing the Google Fiber and Louisville Water restoration projects that will be occurring in FY 2020, in addition to the roads linked to below.  For some streets currently identified as part of future paving plans (such as Hill, Beverly and Cross Roads in FY 2022), and other streets where past utility restoration didn’t pave entire road segments (such as Hawthorne Avenue), this will mean moving the work schedule up to this fiscal year instead. 

So far as leveraging other investments, the inclusion of Tyler Park Drive from Baxter Ave to Edenside Ave is the final piece of the puzzle to framing the $1.2 million restoration project underway in Tyler Park.  Castlewood Avenue was repaved – and the fabulous Barret/Castlewood project was completed – last week.  Edenside Avenue, Windsor Place and Tyler Park Drive from Castlewood to Baxter will be repaved as part of the Windsor Place Area Lead Service Renewal.  So, too, will other surrounding streets.  With Tyler Park Dr, the entire park edge, street frontage and neighborhood will be as lovely as the renewed lawn and recreation spaces themselves.

There is never enough money for paving to go around, especially this year, so I want to acknowledge the good and hard work of Assistant Director Jeff Brown and Paving Manager Matt Haines to put these plans together.  (Sidewalk Manager Craig Allen, too.)  They have prepared for us a three-year paving plan (2020-2022) but FY 2021 and FY 2022 are certain to change, so take those years with a grain of salt.  Focus on the FY 2020 Paving Plan for now; the FY 2020 Utility Restoration Paving Plan will be completed by July 1st and we will share it with you next time. 

District 8 FY 2020 - 2022 Paving Plan

District 8 FY 2019 Paving Plan Update

The remaining FY 2019 roads will be paved over the next two weeks or roll over into FY 2020.

District 8 FY 2020 - 2022 Sidewalk Repair Plan

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This is quick reminder that temporary signage will go up on Cherokee Road between Baxter Avenue and Grinstead Drive this Friday, June 21st, to notify residents of restricted parking on Monday, June 24th - Wednesday, June 26th for restriping. 

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This is an even quicker reminder of the Parks and Recreation June mowing schedule, in case you were thinking about reporting “High Weeds and Grass” using your new Louisville Metro311 app.

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The Baxter-Bardstown Anti-Litter Leadership (BBALL) program pilot ended June 15th.  We are pleased with the results such that we are extending the period through Labor Day Weekend (Wednesday, September 4th) at a cost of $18,344.40 to coincide with our enhanced summer crime-fighting efforts (as described below) and to buy more time for additional fundraising to resume the program next April.  Originally, we had hoped to adopt an approximately $55,000 program from April - November, for which we would have budgeted $27,500 to match $27,500 in corporate/philanthropic giving but we’re running a little behind that.  So, our revised goal is for a $35,000 match-funded program from April - August* 2020, leaving us to raise $15,652.20 after Republic Bank’s generous lead gift of $1,000.  Anyone interested in naming rights for $15,000?

Visit the District 8 Streets Information page here.  Scheduling information is weather dependent and subject to change. Please let us know if you observe any discrepancies in projects reporting.

District 8 Development Report: Standard Fare

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

Over the Last Two Weeks

On June 5th, the Architectural Review Committee: (1) deferred to the next meeting a proposal for replacement of historic windows at 1416 Willow Ave 11B (19COA1144); and (2) approved with conditions a proposal to construct a wood deck in the side yard and on the rear of the structure at 937 Cherokee Rd.  19COA1138. 

One June 5th, the Development Review Committee recommended approval of a revised detailed district development plan and binding element amendments for 2170 Tyler Ln (Assumption High School).  19DEVPLAN1074

On June 17th, the Board of Zoning Adjustment: (1) approved a request for a modified conditional use permit to allow an off-street parking lot expansion and a variance to allow a proposed structure to exceed the required height at 2140 Tyler Ln (19CUP1061); (2) approved a request for a variance for a side yard setback and to allow a private yard area to be less than the required 30% of the area of the lot at 2211 Cherokee Pkwy (19VARIANCE1042); and (3) approved a request for a variance for a side and rear yard setback at 1266 Everett Ave  (19VARIANCE1043).

Over the Next Two Weeks

On June 19th at 4:30pm, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will hold a public meeting to continue the review of a proposal for replacement of historic windows at 1416 Willow Ave 11B.  The meeting will be held at 444 S. 5th St, 3rd Fl.  19COA1144

On June 20th at 9:00am, the Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting to review an appeal of the ARC decision regarding a request for after-the-fact approval of historic wood window replacement with vinyl windows.  The meeting will be held at 514 W. Liberty St.  19COA1026

On June 25th at 6:30pm, a neighborhood meeting will be held to discuss a proposed application for a conditional use permit for a short term rental at 2468 Grinstead Dr, Apt 1.  The meeting will be held at 2468 Grinstead Dr, Apt 1.  19CUP1090

On June 27th at 8:00pm, a neighborhood meeting will be held to discuss a proposed application for a conditional use permit for a short term rental at 1908 Bonnycastle Ave #1.  The meeting will be held at 1908 Bonnycastle Ave #1.  19CUP1075

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

District 8 Crime Report: Pounding the Pavement

The following Crime Report is adapted from the last two 5th Division Weekly Crime Updates (6/2/19 - 6/15/19) provided by Sgt. Stuart Hamilton. Please note the linked maps cover the entire LMPD Fifth Division, not just District 8 (Beats 2, 3 and 4).  

Over the last two months, the Louisville Metro Police Department has been piloting a walking patrol program along Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road in the 5th Division, Beat 2.  The officers on the patrol have completed their post-academy training program and have reached the ‘solo’ phase of their yearlong training period.  They are working in shifts of four or five officers, 40 hours per week (11:00am to 9:00pm), with a specified off day rotation.  The goal of the pilot is to produce officers who are better equipped to recognize and address problems inherent to the beat they are assigned.  The overarching emphasis is on community engagement and relationship building.  It is Community Oriented Policing 101.

This is the most welcome change in LMPD tactics during my tenure here.  Unfortunately, there is no concrete plan to continue the program after September 1st.  That is why I am asking you – residents, business owners and patrons – to please share your positive one-on-one interactions with the foot patrol with me.  Between our Summer “Surge” Police Overtime Initiative focusing on late-night, the BBALL program focusing on quality of place issues and the foot patrol focusing on the daytime, our crime safety strategy is in a good place but only for a limited time through Labor Day Weekend without further support.  I need your help to convince everyone from the chief of police to funders to keep these programs going.

We will discuss this further and look back over the first half of the year in crime with Fifth Division Commander Major Aubrey Gregory on the next episode of Eight More Miles: the District 8 Podcast, coming in July.    

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Burglary – There were five burglaries this reporting period, a slight increase from the last reporting period (4).  There were four in Beat 2 and one in Beat 3.  Two of the properties were unlocked, two were by unknown means and one was by force.  All were residential.  See maps here and here for more detail.

Auto Theft – There were seven auto thefts this reporting period, an increase from the last reporting period (2).  Three were in Beat 2, three were in Beat 3 and one was in Beat 4.  Two were unlocked and five were by unknown means.  See maps here and here for more detail.

Theft from Automobile – There were 17 thefts from automobile this reporting period, an insignificant decrease from the last reporting period (18).  There were four in Beat 2, 12 in Beat 3 and one in Beat 4.  Seven of the vehicles were unlocked, seven were by unknown means and three were by force.  Please remember to lock your vehicles and take your valuables out of your car or else someone else will!  See maps here and here for more detail.

2019 District 8 “Unlocked” Crimes Tracker

Q2: 46/112 = 41.1%

Q1: 32/93 = 34.4%

2018: 206/581 = 35.5%

2019 over 2018 District 8 CompStat Data (Period 2019 23)

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

District 8 Events Calendar: The Fortnight Ahead

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

JUNE 19           4:30pm              Architectural Review Committee Public Meeting 19COA1144 1416                                                         Willow Ave 11B

JUNE 20           9:00am             Landmarks Commission Public Meeting 19COA1026 1014 Everett Ave

                          1:00pm             Planning Commission Public Hearing on Tree Canopy Regulations

                          6:00pm             Neighborhood Meeting 18CUP1187 2328 Valletta Ln

JUNE 21           9:00am             Coffee with a Cop

                          1:00 - 4:00pm   Councilman Coan Satellite Office Hours at the Douglass Community                                                       Center (by appointment only)

JUNE 25           7:00pm             City of Strathmoor Manor Meeting

                          7:30pm             Neighborhood Meeting 19CUP1090 2468 Grinstead Dr

JUNE 26           8:30am             Highland Commerce Guild

JUNE 27           7:00pm             Tyler Park Neighborhood Association Meeting

                          8:00pm             Neighborhood Meeting 19CUP1075 1908 Bonnycastle Ave

JUNE 28           1:00 - 4:00pm    Councilman Coan Satellite Office Hours at the DCC (by appointment only)

JULY 3             6:30pm             Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association Meeting

8 Shout-Outs: The Grateful 8th

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

1. Shout-out to Center College Professor Beau Weston for discussing his new book about the Highlands, Between Bohemia and Suburbia: Boburbia in the USA, with me on Eight More Miles: the District 8 Podcast!  (Now available on Spotify!) 
2. Shout-out to MetroTV for producing a feature story on our Ohio River Recreational Trail trip!  
3. Shout-out to the Louisville Parks Foundation for making a new headquarters and home at the Douglass Community Center!  With LPF’s help – and yours! – we are going to save the DCC!  If you love the Center, please contact me to join our capital campaign committee.
4. Shout-out to everyone who walked or attended the Kentuckiana Pride Parade!  Along with the January 2017 pro-immigration rally, it was the strongest showing of love and support for our entire community that I have ever seen.  I certainly felt proud to be part of it and part of this city!
5. Shout-out to mighty Bellarmine University for making the move to NCAA Division I athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference – and for approving a new strategic plan focused on student success, inclusion and academic innovation!    
6. Shout-out to the Model Train Show now at the Bon Air Library through June 30th – your kids will love it! 
7. Shout-out to President and CEO Gwen Mooney and Cave Hill Cemetery for donating two mowers and a whole host of other assistance to the Friends of Eastern Cemetery!  Cave Hill has been a leader in our effort to restore dignity to those buried at Eastern Cemetery and now we are in talks, too, with TreesLouisville, which is currently working with the local chapter of the National Association of Black Veterans to beautify the historic Greenwood Cemetery in the Chickasaw neighborhood!
8. Finally, shout-out to WFPK Waterfront Wednesday next Wednesday, June 26th at 5:00pm on the Big Four Lawn featuring Jukebox the Ghost backed by the Louisville Civic Orchestra, Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards) and Louisville’s own Electric Garden!  More info here and may the sun shine upon us!

In Two Weeks: The Cat’s Away Edition

Thanks for reading, and tune back in two weeks!  

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