Louisville Zoo debuted the new elephant calf yesterday

The Louisville Zoo gave a look at their new baby elephant yesterday for a short time. African elephant Mikki and her one-month-old male calf were seen in the Elephant Yard exploring. The Zoo will limit the yet-to-be-named calf's time on exhibit as he gets used to the experience.  For more information on Mikki and the little one, visit https://louisvillezoo.org/mikki.

TreesLouisville providing 1500 free trees to Jefferson County residents

From TreesLouisville:  TreesLouisville has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1500+ trees to Jefferson County residents since January. We are currently in our second round of the Community Canopy program which allows residents to enter their address, outline their house, and choose the right tree for their home to maximize the benefits of a healthy ecosystem such as lowering utility bills, managing stormwater runoff, and improving air quality. Your tree will either be shipped to you later this Fall or larger sizes will be available at Against the Grain Brewery on October 20 as part of our first annual Twigs and Swigs Celebration or Americana Community Center on November 9.  Louisville loses around 820 acres of tree canopy on a yearly basis and this is one of the ways we try to restore tree canopy across the county. The program is available to all residents of Jefferson County but residents in the following zip codes will be able to reserve two trees because certain areas of the county have been affected more heavily and we want to improve our lowest canopy areas more quickly:  40118 40202 40203 40208 40209 40210 40211 40212 40213 40214 40215 40216 40217 40218 40219 40220 40228 40229 40258 40272 40291 Thanks for your participation and happy planting!

District 10 events

September 13 and 14 - Oktoberfest at the German-American Club

September 13 and 14 is Oktoberfest at the German-American Club at 1840 Lincoln Avenue in District 10. This is the club's most popular two-day event, so mark your calendars -- you don't want to miss it! Each day features live music from two bands, dancing, and plenty of German food and Gemütlichkeit! Vendors will be on site with various German and German Style goods, and there's a playground for the kiddos! Both nights the festivities are from 4 p.m. to midnight, with the Rheingold Band performing from 4 to 8 p.m. and the Prost Band from 8 p.m. to midnight. Food is served both nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Admission is a $5 special membership that lasts through the end of the year. Free additional parking is available at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center at 4101 Cadillac Court.

September 14 - Chat with Pat 

Councilman Mulvihill's next Chat with Pat is scheduled for Saturday, September 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bean Coffee shop at 1138 Goss Avenue. We’ll plan to meet in the back room. Please drop by and have a coffee and talk about issues in the neighborhood.

September 14 - Camp Taylor Neighborhood Reunion

This year's annual reunion for past and current residents of the Camp Taylor neighborhood will be at the Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.  All are welcome to come and share memories of life in the Camp. Snacks, beverages, and music will be provided. If you know anyone who might not see this information, please pass it along. Hope to see you there!

September 14 - Schnitzelburg Walk

It's time again for the Schnitzelburg Walk, Saturday September 14. Another full day of fun, food, beer, bands, flea market, vendors and neighborhood yard sale for free! All ages and dog friendly too. Shop The Flea Off Market and the Schnitzelburg neighborhood yard sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Schnitzelburg Walk Music Lineup: 6 p.m. - Boggy-Walk and the Buffalos 7 p.m. - Bingo Rider Band 8 p.m. - BAD WIRES 9 p.m. - Howell Dawdy 10 p.m. - Jaxon Lee Swain Pictured: Jaxon Lee Swain.

September 15 - Community Health and Safety Fair at Holy Family

Join our FREE 15th Annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Sunday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church's Saffin Center at 3938 Poplar Level Road.

More than 60 booths will offer flu shots, bone density, blood pressures,tornado simulator, cooking demonstrations, orthodontist, chiropractor, Kids Zone, Yoga, Elderlaw, giveaways, door prizes and free refreshments and many more health screenings & information for all ages.

Expired medication disposal will be available. Admission is free, but canned goods donations for St. Vincent DePaul  and/or new and gently used shoe donations for WaterStep are appreciated. For more information call or email Debbie White, RN-BC at dwhite722@gmail.com 592-0467 or Kathy Gardner, RN-BC at kathymgardner@aol.com 905-8255. 

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October 2 - National Coffee with a Cop Day at The Bean

Come celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day with officers of the Louisville Metro Police Department at Bean October 2.  The event is from 8 to 10 a.m. at 1138 Goss Avenue. The community is invited to come have coffee with police and chat in a relaxed environment.

October 4 and 8 - Louisville Nature Center Out of School Day Camp

October 5 - Schnitzelburg Area Community Council Movie Night

The sixth annual SACC movie night will be Saturday, October 5 at Dairy Del, 1516 S. Shelby Street. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the movie, Casper, will begin at 8 p.m. 

October 13 - first ever Bike for VIPS in the Parklands

District 10 neighbor VIPS, Visually Impaired Preschool Services, will have an inaugural Bike for VIPS in the Parklands on Sunday, October 13 at 9 a.m.  From VIPS: We have experienced tremendous growth and increased the number of children we have served by 15 percent annually each year for the past four years. Our most critical need is early in-home intervention services, but VIPS also offers the ONLY preschool in Kentucky or Indiana designed with the unique needs of children with blindness prior to age 5. This fundraiser will be key: while demand for VIPS is high, funding from historically supportive agencies has declined. Check https://www.vips.org for information on the Bike event and other ways to help VIPS.

Louisville Metro news

Mindful Mondays sessions announced for fall on Beargrass Creek

First Hour Grief non-profit helps those who have suffered a sudden loss

From First Hour Grief Response, a new non-profit in Louisville working in the St. Matthews area (near Trinity High School):  We provide grief support for those who have suffered a sudden loss. At this time, we do not charge for our services and we want spread the word that we are here to help. We serve those in all zip codes. First Hour Grief Response's mission is to provide compassionate guidance and support during what may be the most difficult days of your life. For more information, call 791-9938 or go to firsthourgrief.org.

Information on Election Day - November 5

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and the last day to register or change your voting information is Monday, October 7 by 4 p.m.  Need a ride to polls on Election Day? A. Philip Randolph Institute (774-4834) provides free rides. Lyft and Uber may be giving reduced rides to the polls, or call your local party headquarters. If you become sick or are in the hospital, you can still vote with an Emergency Medical Ballot. Request a paper absentee ballot between Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, November 5. Call your local Board of Election office to get an Emergency Medical Ballot. You will have to find someone to notarize your application for a ballot and then take that application to the Board of Elections to get your ballot. Once you’ve filled out your ballot, someone must take your ballot back to the Board of Elections before 6 p.m. on Election Day Early voting hours: Monday through Friday: September 23 to November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays: October 19, October 26, and November 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information please contact the Jefferson County Election Center at 574-6100 or email.

The Jefferson County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk is hiring - apply today

MSD offers a senior citizen discount to qualifying seniors

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free off-season tax prep help

VITA is now offering free tax preparation to help with the following questions/topics: 2018 missed deadline Prior year returns  Amendments Tax question  Through October 16th Mondays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Edison Center) Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Edison Center) Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Louisville Urban League) Saturdays at the Edison Center: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 only Edison Center - 701 W. Ormsby Ave, 2nd Floor Louisville Urban League - 1535 W. Broadway It is still possible to receive a refund for returns from the years 2016 to 2018 for those who qualify. Taxpayers earning $66,000 or less can make an appointment with a VITA team member by calling 574-5687.

Speed Art Museum offers free income-based memberships

Speed For All Memberships is a free income based membership program for individuals and families that the Speed Art Museum is offering to make the museum and its programs more accessible to all! Your benefits as a Speed for All Member are for two adults and all children under 18. Benefits include free admission to the museum, including major exhibitions, four free Speed Cinema vouchers, free parking in the Speed Art Museum garage, invitations to Members-only Preview Parties and special events, free admission to Global Speed Lecture Series, and more.  To sign up for a free membership call 634-2719

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet mowing dates

Mowing start dates for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

• Litter/mowing on all Interstates 10/23 and litter cycle on interstates, 12/9. 
• Fine turf mowing along I-65 will be 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11. 

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the week

Mortimer thinks age is a just a number. The spry, eight-year-old Labrador Retriever is still a playful, goofy dog - and very friendly! Mortimer’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Adopt him for free with an approved application! Mortimer loves attention and would prefer not having to share his human with another dog – cats are negotiable. Mortimer weighs about 60 pounds. His adoption includes neuter, microchip and vaccinations! Meet the happy-go-lucky senior at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 473-PETS.

There’s nothing vexing about Vex! The stunning two-year-old cat is free to adopt for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Vex weighs about eight pounds. He’s already neutered, microchipped and spayed. To adopt Vex, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 473-PETS.

Louisville Metro events

September 7 - Center for Neighborhoods presents Creating Change Together education series

September 7 - Third annual Sickle Cell Unity Walk

September 10 - next Louisville Community Grocery meeting

September 12 - Give for Good Louisville

The biggest day of local giving returns on Thursday, September 12 when the Community Foundation of Louisville's Give For Good Louisville takes over our community. This year nonprofits need your support more than ever! During this special 24-hour online giving day the Foundation encourages you to give generously to one or more of the 500+ participating nonprofits that make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

The good people at the Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana ask that you show your support for the organization on September 12, at Give For Good Louisville. Be a part of this force for good and #GiveForGoodLou on September 12 between midnight and 11:59 p.m. here.

September 12 - Use Nutrition to Fight Lead Exposure class

September 14 - Green Heart Louisville Citizen Forester training

September 14 - Rotary Shred and E-Cycle Event

September 14 - Immaculate Heart of Mary's Community Fun Festival

September 14 and 15 - Hometown Rising Country Music Festival

September 15 - Love Sings Louder

Sunday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Iroquois Amphitheatre, enjoy a free, community-wide, multi-faith, multi-cultural, intergenerational program: Love Sings Louder.  The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center has been inspired by the currently popular “mass singing initiatives” facilitated by groups like Israel’s Koolulam and Canada’s Choir!Choir!Choir!. These events bring together a diverse range of community members with the idea to stop everything for a few hours and just sing together. In partnership with a diverse group of community leaders, groups and organizations, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center will bring this experience to the Louisville community, enabling participants to enjoy the feeling of togetherness through a deep communal experience – their sounds and voices coming together to create a social choir, full of hope and optimism.

The Big Table: World’s Largest Potluck returns to Iroquois Park September 15 to celebrate city’s diversity

The Big Table, a welcoming event aimed at bringing people together to share food and conversation, is returning to Iroquois Park on Sunday, September 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Last year, more than 1,500 people participated in the event, and organizers this year will be setting up for 2,000 attendees.  

The third annual event is hosted by The Big Table, with major support from the Global Human Project and the Louisville Metro Office for Globalization. Each participant is asked to bring a dish, fruit, dessert or non-alcoholic drink to share with at least eight people. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish that reflects something about them, has a family story or personal significance, along with a recipe card. Tables, chairs, eating utensils and plates will be provided by event sponsors, but in case of an extra-large turnout, organizers encourage participants to bring a blanket and extra utensils.

In an effort to foster more intimate conversation and depth of connection, participants will be organized into tables of eight. Table Host volunteers will help seat participants and work to ensure tables are made up of familiar and unfamiliar faces. Table Hosts will also facilitate conversation and storytelling during the event. Approximately 250 Table Host volunteers are needed for this event.

New this year, residents who play an instrument are invited to bring their instrument and join in a post-dinner global music jam. Pick-up music venues will be arranged along the event area to continue facilitating connections during event cleanup.

In case of inclement weather, organizers will announce a cancellation of the event by 1 p.m. on Sept. 15 on social media and the event registration page.

Registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and event registration, visit www.thebigtable502.com or sign up on the Facebook event page, The Big Table 2019: The World’s Largest Potluck.

September 16: Next Clearing the Air Workshop

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District's next “Clearing The Air” seminar is August 18. “Clearing The Air” gives the public an inside look at the APCD, everything from the science of air pollution to the laws and regulations that protect our health from harmful emissions. One goal of “Clearing The Air” is to give the community a place to voice their concerns about air quality.

The 90-minute workshops, which are held monthly, are free and at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, and to view previous presentations, visit the Air Pollution Control District's page. 

September 22 - Bourbon and Beyond Festival

September 21 - Next Neighborhood Bike-In at Victory Park

Grab your bike and head to Victory Park on September 21 for a neighborhood Bike-In! Like a drive-in, but with bicycles, this FREE community event features live music, food, drinks and movies. (But you don't need to bring a bike to join in on the fun!)

Admission is free, all ages, rain or shine. Activities and Music start at 5 p.m., and the movie starts at dusk. Guests will enjoy a movie screening, live music, food and beverages from local vendors, and activities and games for kids of all ages.

Hosted by Olmsted Parks Conservancy and curated by Louisville's own Ben Sollee and Hal Riedling, this event is one of five FREE Neighborhood Bike-Ins. Each event is designed to highlight each park's unique local neighborhood, artists, organizations and businesses.

September 27 to 29 - Louder Than Life Festival

September programs at the Highlands-Shelby Park Branch Library

Adult programs Nonfiction Book Club, October 1, 10:30 a.m. Call 574-1672 for title. Fiction Book Group, Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Beginning Bridge Lessons, Mondays, September 9 to October 28, 5:45 p.m. Register at 574-1672.  Friends of the Library Meeting, Monday, September 9 & October 14, 6:30 p.m. Express Yourself with Flamenco, Saturday, September 21, 2 p.m. Limited to 25 participants, register at 574-1672.  Shaker Ghost Stories with Thomas Freese, Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.

Teen programs Homeschool Social Club, Ages 12-18, Thursdays, September 5 to October 24, 3 p.m. (except October 17).  Spanish Art, Thursday, September 12, 3 p.m.  Movie Screening: The Mummy (1999), Saturday, October 5, 2:30 p.m., for ages 12-18.  Stranger Things Breakout, Thursday, October 17, 3 p.m., for ages 11-18.  Shaker Ghost Stories with Thomas Freese, Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. After-School Halloween Party, Thursday, October 31, 3 p.m.

Children's programs STEAM Storytime, Saturday, September 14 & October 19, 2 p.m. Sensory Friendly Storytime, Saturday, September 28 & October 26, 10:15 a.m.

Fall classes at Metro Arts Center

Silversmithing: Tuesdays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 29, 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Oil Painting: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Welding: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 4 to 6 p.m. Mosaics: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lost Wax: Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Acrylic Make & Take, Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Drawing: Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Pottery: Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m. Watercolor: Fridays, Sept. 13 to Nov. 1, 1 to 3 p.m. Enameling: Fridays, Sept. 13 to Nov. 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Youth Pottery: Fridays, Sept.13 to Nov. 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Youth Guitar: Fridays, Sept. 13 to Nov. 1, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Adult Guitar: Fridays, Sept. 13 to Nov. 1, 5 to 5:45 p.m  Call for more information at 937-2055.

Neighborhood Place events in September

Each month, Neighborhood Place partners provide numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family. Activities in September include four hiring events conducted by FedEx, Sodexo, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Kentucky Health Care Center; two outreaches by Humana CareSource and Passport to discuss health plan benefits options; and a free educational series for parents and caregivers who have youth with a mental health diagnosis:

September 9, 23, 27 and 30, Kentucky Health Career Center at four locations. If you are looking for a job in healthcare, the Kentucky Health Care Center can help with resume writing, career assessments, training funds, job leads and referrals. A representative from the Kentucky Health Career Center, part of KentuckianaWorks, will be on hand to discuss the multiple opportunities the center has to offer. Call 595-4003 for more information.  September 9, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 West Market Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 23, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place (Valley Location), 10200 Dixie Highway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 27, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 30, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place (Fairdale Location), 1000 Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 10, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 West Market Street. 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 585-7301 to leave a message to RSVP.

September 19, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 3 p.m. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400.

September 19, The Center for Women and Families Outreach at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #24) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Thursday, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Staff with The Center for Women and Families will be on-hand to give an overview of their services which include trauma-informed advocacy and support for qualified families and individuals with supportive services, emergency shelter, sexual assault services, housing, children’s services and more. For more information, contact Nayelyi Sanchez, Domestic Violence Advocate at 581-7270.

Wednesdays, September 25 through October 30, NAMI Basics Educational Class at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Basics is a free six-week educational program for parents and caregivers of youth 6 to 22 years old with a mental health diagnosis. This six-week series is free to attend and will be held six consecutive Wednesdays. Call 588-2008 to register or with any questions or email. martha.theobald@namilouisville.org.

About 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 Metro311 at 311.

October 26 - Masterpiece in a Day arts festival in Shelby Park

More details are here. 

News you can use

ABC ad run for 3799 Poplar Level Road

An Alcoholic Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal August 17 for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package License for 3799 Poplar Level Road, DBA Oskar's Slider Bar. 

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.

Regarding 4804 East Indian Trail, a District 4 case on the border of District 10: 

September 17, at the Land Development and Transportation meeting, a review of a Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the creation of 21 single-family residential lots with waiver to allow four lots to have frontage on a proposed alley. The case number is 18SUBDIV1019. 

September 23, at the Board of Zoning Adjustment, a review of a proposed conditional use permit for a private institutional use from conditional use standards to allow drive lane and parking to be closer to the property line than permitted, variance to exceed street side setback, and landscape waiver. The case number is 18CUP1116. 

Both meetings will be at the Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, and both will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. 

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. 

Notice of Development Application filed for 1053 Goss Avenue

Notice of Development Application filed for 2824 Klondike Lane

A conditional use permit for a private proprietary club (Elks Lodge) on 5.0627 acres in the R4 zoning district. Case numer is 19-CUPPA-0123. 

September 3 - Neighbor meeting regarding 903 Lydia Street, Suite 2

The above case is for a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a duplex that is the non-primary residence on 0.12940 acres in the R6 zoning district. The correct case number is 19-CUPPA-0094.

September 9 - Public meeting regarding 940 Ash Street

Note: this is a special meeting of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until all cases are heard. 

September 19 - Public hearing regarding 1692 Mercer Avenue

September 23 - Public hearing regarding 5917 Six Mile Lane

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.

Pending D10 cases: 

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

18ZONE1016, 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.

18ZONE1083, 1008 East Oak Street, Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial on .086 acres for proposed barber/café/tavern space.

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

19-ZONE-0048, 1008 East Oak Street, Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial for proposed barbershop and coffee shop on .086 acres. 

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.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road, a change in zoning from R5 to C1 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres.

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 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. 

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, A conditional use permit application for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1122, 1537 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for a private religious/learning institution (St. Agnes Catholic School) on 204.85 acres in the R5, R7 and R1 zoning districts. 

19CUP1124, 1740 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit Application for a cemetery (Calvary Cemetery) on 2.99 acres in the R1 zoning district. 

19-CUPPA-0123, a conditional use permit pre-application for a private proprietary club (Elks Lodge) on 5.0627 acres in the R4 zoning district. 

19-CUPPA-0126, 1053 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit pre-application for outdoor alcohol sales/consumption (Four Pegs) on 0.092 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

18VARIANCE1005 for 1019 Dixon Avenue, a variance to allow the second story to encroach 3 ft into the required setback on 0.0810 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19-VARIANCE-0020, 3023 Eagle Pass, a variance application to allow a primary structure to encroach into the required side yard on 0.189 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-VARIANCE-0021 for 5917 Six Mile Lane, a variance to allow an existing fence to exceed 48" in the street side yard on 0.2101 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-DDP-0021, 3231 Poplar Level Road, a Detailed District Development Plan application for a 19,500 square foot proposed office building with associated parking on 4.5 acres in the OR1 and R5 zoning districts.

19-VARIANCE-0005, 3231 Poplar Level Road, variance requested for the building to exceed the 80' maximum front and streetside setback for Nightingale, Poplar Level and Quarry Hill Road. 

19-CAT2-0011, 3800 Bishop Lane, a Category 2B development plan application for a proposed 10,000 square foot storage warehouse on 2.63 acres in the M2 zoning district.

19-CAT2-0016, 4664 Jennings Lane, Category 2B development plan for a proposed 34,700 square foot office building on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-CFR-0003, 4664 Jennings Lane, a community facility review application for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-WAIVER-0017, 4664 Jennings Lane, a sidewalk waiver application to not provide sidewalks along the Southwest side of Jennings Lane for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district.

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

Short term rental cases

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.

18CUP1131, 4261 Regina Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non-primary residence on .22 acres in the R4 zoning district. 

18CUP1152, 918 Stone Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental in a nonprimary residence in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1176, 1125 Fischer Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R6 zoning district.

18CUP1177, 1004 Mayer Avenue, a conditional use permit application for short term rental in a nonprimary residence on .08 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. 

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

19-CUP-0038, 940 Ash Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19-CUP-0115, 4212 Roosevelt Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.1674 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.

19-CUP-1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-CUP-1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1030, 1921 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for 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.

19CUP1129-PA, 1203 Bourbon Avenue, a conditional use permit pre-application for a short term rental in a non-primary residence on 0.20 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1081, 1017 Eigelbach Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1093, 3010 Eleanor Avenue, a conditional use permit application for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on 0.2448 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1094, 940 Ash Street, A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19-CUPPA-0049, 1122 Sylvia Street, a conditional use permit pre-application for a proposed non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0473 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUPPA-0094, 903 Lydia Street, a conditional use permit pre-application for a short term rental in a duplex that is the non-primary residence on 0.12940 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, 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

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.

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.

Yard waste collection times will be later due to high volume

From the Solid Waste Management division of Louisville Metro Public Works: To handle the high volume and get collection on schedule, we shifted the daily start time of yard waste collection. Crews are now starting out on their yard waste collection routes at noon instead of the previous 6 a.m. start time. That creates a better match between the availability of yard waste collection workers and equipment. The new schedule means the regular yard waste collection schedule will extend into the evening. However, residents should continue to set yard waste out by the morning of collection day. If yard waste has not been collected by 8 p.m. on the assigned day, residents should contact Metro311 the following morning at 311 or 574-5000.

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 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.

Report suspicious odors outside to MSD

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 Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/311 Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is at  https://www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal.

 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 available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

Councilman Mulvihill is committed to providing carts to District 10 residents at a reduced cost. These recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  The photos at left show the sizes: 64 gallon on the left, 95 gallon on the right.

The carts normally cost $53, 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. 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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