Thank you and good luck to retiring LMPD Sixth Division Commander Michael Bogan

Major Michael Bogan, LMPD Sixth Division Commander, has announced that he is retiring August 1. "Major Bogan has been a pleasure to work with these past several years," Councilman Mulvihill said. "We were able to do some good things. I will miss getting to serve with him and wish him the best in the next chapter of his life." In November 1999, Bogan began his career in law enforcement with the former Jefferson County Police Department (JCPD). He served as a patrol officer from 2000 to 2005. In November 2005, he served in the Training Division, first as a member of the In-Service Training Unit and then as a member of the Basic Training Unit, where he taught use of force techniques along with de-escalation. In June 2013, Bogan was promoted to Sergeant. He served in the First Division, Professional Standards Unit (PSU) and the Public Integrity Unit (PIU). In December 2015, Bogan was promoted to Lieutenant. He served in the Ninth Mobile Division and then in the Third Division. After being promoted to the rank of major, Bogan commanded the Seventh Division. Major Bogan is a graduate of the University of Louisville, where he played football from 1994 through 1997. He received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration in May 1999. In November 2015, he completed the Administrative Officers Course from the Southern Police Institute. Lieutenant Corey Robinson will serve as acting Major starting on Monday, June 29 until further notice.

Steak 'n Shake property on Bardstown Road cleaned up; corporate commits to better effort moving forward

Councilman Mulvihill met with Che Parker of the Steak 'n Shake organization and Tom Evans of nearby Evans Monuments Tuesday morning. Also on hand was Jerimy Austin, Code Enforcement Inspector. This restaurant location has been closed for over a year and had become neglected and filled with debris and transients. The property was cleared and this week and Parker has committed to making a better effort going forward to keeping this property cleared and better maintained. He indicated that the Steak 'n Shake Corporation has plans to try reopening the location as a drive through only for now. We appreciate Inspector Austin's work to keep the site safe and Parker’s commitment to doing better at this location. In the photo above, left to right, Che Parker, Jerimy Austin and Councilman Mulvihill talked next to the building.

Prosper Preston walking assessment

In the above photo, left to right, were Inspector Adam Dabney, behind Councilwoman Nicole George, Michael Wilcher, District 21 Interns Anthony Miller, Henry Escobar and Olivia Atkinson, with business owner Keith Tinnell in the back, and Councilman Mulvihill.

Councilman Mulvihiill joined D21 Counciwoman Nicole George, community members and Prosper Preston members for the third Preston Highway walking assessment Wednesday.

The group walked and engaged with business owners from Grade Lane to Gilmore Lane, picking up litter along the way.  In the photo at right, the group walked along a sidewalk needing repairs.

In the photo above, left to right, Keith Tinnell, owner of Probilt Automotive Repair, Councilman Mulvihill, District 21 Interns Anthony Miller, Henry Escobar and Olivia Atkinson carried bags along Preston Highway.

Saturday, Sunday are Air Quality Alert Days: unhealthy for sensitive groups due to the Saharan dust cloud

Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 are Air Quality Alert Days for particulates in Louisville/Southern Indiana.

The alert level is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups/orange level. A dust cloud blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert in Africa has been impacting air quality in the southeastern U.S., and it is expected to reach Kentuckiana by this weekend. Although this is not a hazardous situation, sensitive populations such as senior citizens, children, and people with breathing ailments such as asthma and COPD should check the air pollution conditions before going outside Saturday and Sunday. Ozone is expected to be in the Good range. 

Read more information about the Saharan dust cloud here.

Check the air quality at https://airqualitymap.louisvilleky.gov/ or https://www.airnow.gov. Find tips on reducing air pollution at helptheair.org

Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant applications to open July 1

Louisville Metro Government’s FY21 operating budget includes up to $21 million in federal CARES funding for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants.

The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique.

Applications for these grants will open next Wednesday, July 1. Details are available at the Louisville Forward Small Business Development website.

Klondike Lane paving next week

Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of June 29 include Klondike Lane from Six Mile Lane to Hikes Lane. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

One Louisville:  COVID-19 Response Fund

Reminder: eligible households seeking assistance may apply for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund online and submit required documentation via a secure portal.

See more details at louisvilleky.gov/oneloufund.

Income eligible households, with a verifiable loss of income - directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic - and a demonstrated need, may be eligible to receive payment assistance up to $1,000 per household. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until available funding is expended.

Drive-through COVID-19 testing available at Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center on Audubon Plaza Drive

Drive-through COVID-19 testing at Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center is available by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment by calling 861-4611, option 1, or click here.

The Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center is at 3101 Poplar Level Road, in the former Walmart Neighborhood Market building.The map below shows how to access the drive through testing site.

A list of COVID-19 testing sites in Jefferson County is here.

Mayor announces telephone line to help residents with survey on LMPD Chief hiring

Mayor Greg Fischer on Wednesday announced the launch of a telephone option to help residents fill out a survey about their priorities for Louisville’s next permanent chief of police. Now, residents can call 528-3543 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and they will be assisted by call-takers who will input their answers to questions on a community survey, which has been available online since early this month. The survey asks: What are the three most important qualities or skills you would like to see in the next police chief; What are suggestions for improving police services; and What a new chief must accomplish immediately, and over the next 2-3 years. Both the phone line and the online survey will be operational through Friday, July 3. Already, more than 8,000 people have completed the online version of the survey, which can be accessed at https://arcg.is/18fTnS. “I’m encouraging everyone in our community, especially those who are speaking out about police policies, to participate in the process to hire a new permanent chief by calling or completing the online survey,” Mayor Fischer said, adding that Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers are also being surveyed. “The new Chief must be able to communicate and have trust with both our police officers and the larger community they serve, and that starts with hearing what residents want and expect from our police department.” The Mayor relieved former LMPD Chief Steve Conrad of his duties on June 1, and named Robert Schroeder as LMPD’s acting chief, pending the hiring of a permanent chief. Mayor Fischer announced on June 3 that the city had hired the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a non-profit Washington, D.C.-based police research organization to lead the search, noting that PERF has identified best practices for cities across the country on fundamental issues such as reducing police use of force; developing community policing and problem-oriented policing; using technology to deliver police services to the community; and evaluating crime reduction strategies. In addition to the survey, PERF will hold listening sessions over the next month, with various focus groups being held across the community. After that, PERF will review and analyze all the information residents provide to help pinpoint the qualities and characteristics needed for the city’s next police chief. They will use that information to conduct a national search and create a list of qualified candidates.  Next steps include convening a small group of community and Louisville Metro representatives to review the list, narrow it, conduct interviews, and send the Mayor their final recommendations. The entire process is expected to take four to six months. In announcing the survey earlier this month, the Mayor stressed that Metro Council will be involved in the process, encouraging people to take the survey, participating in listening sessions, and helping identify other participants in the process.

Expanded COVID-19 contact tracing continues

COVID-19 contact tracing continues by Lacuna Health, the Louisville-based company hired to conduct COVID-19 contract tracing services with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW).

Contact tracers will:

• Call those who have tested positive for COVID-19 to ask how they are feeling, give them instructions on how to stay safe at home, and get them help they need it.
• Ask about people they were in close contact with.
  
• Reach out to these people to let them know they may have been exposed so they, too, can quarantine and protect themselves, their family and others from potentially getting the virus.
• When contact tracers call individuals, “LOU-HEALTH” will display on caller ID.

Contact tracers will NOT:

• Ask you for your social security number or any credit card information.
• Give your close contacts your name unless you give them permission to do so.
  
• Share your information with law enforcement or immigration officials.
  

Reopening Kentucky's economy continues

Healthy at Work continues as more businesses reopen. All businesses should follow the 10 rules of staying healthy at work as well as industry-specific guidance, which will be issued as soon as possible. Businesses or industry groups may submit a proposal to reopen here.

Starting yesterday, June 25 - All at up to 50 percent capacity: barbershops, cosmetology, hair salons, massage therapy, nail salons, tanning salons, and tattoo parlors.

June 29 – Bars, gatherings of 50 or fewer people and youth sports (expanded activities), public swimming and bathing facilities, venues and event spaces, and an expansion of youth sports activities,

Reminder: People should be prepared for state and local public health orders to be extended, amended, or changed as needed to protect public health.

For details, go to the Kentucky Healthy at Work page.

Wear a mask in public

All Kentuckians are required to wear masks in public. Police will not enforce or write tickets, however businesses are encouraged to reject service to citizens refusing to participate. More information from Kentucky Public Health is here.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention page includes sew and no-sew mask instructions.

Waste Reduction Center is open

After some much-needed maintenance, the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue reopened on Tuesday, June 2. To reduce COVID-19 contamination risks, these updated policies and procedures will be in place to keep employees and patrons safe:

• All personnel must wear a mask when interacting with customers.
• Payment booth operator must wear mask, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Customers must wear a mask or face covering when exiting their vehicle at the electronics recycling area, payment booth, and debris drop-off area.
• Customers checking in at the payment booth should remain in their vehicle if possible. They must not reach through the window and must use the clipboard for transactions.

At the Waste Reduction Center: Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three large household items, and up to three electronic devices for free. Residents may also dispose of metal, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, and construction debris for a fee. The Waste Reduction Center is located at 636 Meriwether Avenue and is open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m to 3 p.m. 

AARP offers Friendly Voices call for senior citizens

Recognizing that many senior citizens are homebound and unable to see their family and friends these days, AARP created a toll-free phone line so they can just hear a friendly voice.

“We mostly are hearing about people feeling lonely, feeling isolated,” Rawlins said. “This is a friendly phone call – not a doctor, not a counselor… just someone to let them get some things off their chest, express how they’re feeling, what they’re afraid of.”

To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145.

COVID-19 information links

COVID-19 Response: Community & Agency Actions Taken to Assist Our Most Vulnerable information page, which includes many links on topics from state and federal relief to utility bills to COVID-19 flyers in 14 different languages. Also includes updates on businesses providing time for shopping only for residents over 60 and those most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness page: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/what-you-need-know-about-coronavirus

The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19: kycovid19.ky.gov

Governor Andy Beshear's press releases: https://governor.ky.gov/news

Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 page: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx

Kentucky COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-722-5725.

Centers for Disease Control site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

If you believe you have been a target or victim of a scam or fraud, please report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov

Kentuckians wishing to report online scams and fraud can contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

To file a price gouging complaint, visit ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257.

Unemployment insurance: Go to kcc.ky.gov, call the UI Help line at 502-564-2900 or the Kentucky Career Center at 595-4003.

Updates to small business resources are here.

No evictions can proceed until July 1. Details are here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.

Legal Aid Society: call 584-1254 or 800-292-1862 or apply online. Specific information is available on your rights as a tenant, survivors of domestic violence needing a protective order, those with questions about unemployment insurance, and those with questions about stimulus payments.

KentuckianaWorks and GLI online jobs board 

From KentuckianaWorks: You can see which companies are hiring right now in the Louisville area and how you can apply at our new online Job Board, created in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. in response to COVID-19. Job listings are based on information submitted from employers and are updated daily. Learn more

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division

Call LMPD's non-emergency line, rather than sending an email, to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: please call the Louisville Metro Police Department non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

Sending emails to LMPD results in time delays, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process.

The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111.

City's Community Action Agency accepting applications for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New spring enrollment period added in response to COVID-19 crisis

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, as part of the Community Action Agency network in Kentucky, is now taking applications for an added spring open enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be accepted through June 30 or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Spring LIHEAP program, which is designed to help low-income households offset home energy costs, has increased income eligibility requirements to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Income eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount awarded is based on an individual’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor in the form of a voucher.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

All six LIHEAP offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19.  Residents can still apply for LIHEAP by utilizing secure drop boxes in front of the six LIHEAP offices. Details and location information are here.

For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility, required documentation and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP.

Please don't litter, especially gloves and masks

Public Education Supervisor, Karen Maynard, speaks about the shift we've seen in the type of items littered on streets and in parking lots. "I think we can all be mindful of our trash, make sure it gets into the right containers, and also be safe at the same time." Watch video

Please pick up after your dog!

With more people out and about...please pIck up after your dog, it's the law.

Secure your dog for utility workers' safety

With more customers working from and spending time at home, it’s likely your dog may be
spending more time outdoors during the day. Unfortunately, dog bites are a leading cause of
injury to LG&E meter readers and field technicians.

We all love our pets and want to keep them safe, but even the friendliest dogs can become
startled or upset – maybe even aggressive - when a stranger comes onto its owner's property.
LG&E trains employees on how to prevent dog attacks, but you can help LG&E keep their
employees – and your pet – safe. Contain your dog away from the meter on reading days, or
when work is scheduled on your property. You can find your scheduled meter reading dates in
the top section of your monthly LG&E bill or when you sign in to your online LG&E account.
Learn more here.

District 10 events

Louisville Zoo announces Community Access Membership, Saharan addax calf born during COVID-19 closure

The Zoo is proud to announce the Community Access Membership which offers a deep discount for families participating in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

“We want to emphasize Zoo accessibility for everyone. This is something we’ve been working on for a while now and the launch just happens to coincide with a time when there are many out there in need,” said Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak. “We are happy to be able to offer this membership and provide more access to people experiencing challenges.” 

SNAP cards from any state will be accepted for this new membership. Additional details can be found at LouisvilleZoo.org/cca  

A new addition

A female Saharan addax was born at the Zoo during the COVID-19 closure on May 8. She weighed 16 pounds at her neonatal exam on May 11. She doesn’t have a name yet. The Zoo will be announcing details about her naming contest soon. The calf was born to mom Patella, who the Zoo staff calls “Ella," 16, and sired by Laird, 7. This is the 60th addax calf born at the Zoo. Addax have been a part of the Zoo since it first opened in 1969. The International Union for Conservation of Nature cites the Saharan addax as critically endangered. In 2016, field researchers estimated that less than 100 individuals remain in the remnant wild. The addax is found in arid regions of Africa, within isolated pockets of the Sahara Desert. They live in small groups of five to 15 animals that are led by a mature male. This addax birth was planned and is a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). Breeding plans work to maintain the genetic diversity of managed animal populations.

Louisville Nature Center

New Club Nature Virtual Camps Nature exploration meets social distancing with Club Nature Virtual Camps! Each day, your child will open up a different activity bag stuffed with materials to aid in outdoor exploration, experiments, and crafts. Campers can also watch daily instructional videos by LNC educators, plus share their discoveries and creations on a private forum. It's the perfect way to learn about nature in your own backyard! If you've been looking forward to Summer Day Camps, you're in luck! Visit our website to check out this summer's in-person camp themes, plus learn how we've adapted our camps to adhere to CDC guidelines and keep your child safe.

YouTube channel
Looking for ways to keep yourself and the kids busy at home? The Louisville Nature Center has you covered. Check out our YouTube channel for a virtual visit to our bird blind, a bug hunt in the woods, and other fun outdoor activities. We'll be sharing lots of content in the coming weeks, so be sure to subscribe to our channel to avoid missing out.

For even more fun, you can also like our Facebook page and check out nature activities for at-home learning and exploring every Tuesday and Thursday.

Register for programs at louisvillenaturecenter.org.

Pets of the Week - kittens!

Oh, kitty! Kitten season is in full swing, and there’s plenty of fur babies graduating from foster to adoptable! Adopt any kitten by making a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward Program, so that LMAS can continue waiving adoption fees for adult cats still waiting for good homes. Every adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and a microchip! To meet adoptable kittens at LMAS, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 473-PETS.

The LMAS Shelter is open for citizens needing to purchase or renew pet licensing  or pay a violation. These services are also available online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services. There will be a grace period for pet owners who cannot show proof their pet’s rabies vaccination is up-to-date. Citizens can also visit the LMAS Shelter for adoptions, lost and found services, and donations during normal business hours, which are Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm. Please, contact LMAS if you have questions, or call 473-PETS.

Louisville Metro News

MSD offers a rate assistance program for qualifying senior citizens

Senior citizens who are age 65 or older, have a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Most of us are stuck at home and many things have changed, but your grass is still growing. Why not take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower? You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers too. (Make sure to practice social distancing when making your purchase, of course!) Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. You can also get larger rebates on more powerful equipment with our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Professional program. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 if you have any questions.

Louisville Free Public Library updates

• While libraries are closed, patrons are encouraged to check out eBooks, eMagazines, and downloadable audiobooks, and stream movies and music online at LFPL.org.
• Students working on schoolwork are encouraged to take advantage of online Research Tools.
• LFPL is not enforcing late fees. 
• Pick up dates have been extended and hold requests have been suspended so that patrons will not lose their place in line for items.

Homestead Exemption can help seniors with property taxes

Are you 65 years of age or older, or will you turn 65 in 2020? Do you own and occupy your primary residence (as of 1/1/2020)? You may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. 

Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify.

Homeowners who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and have a service connected disability, or civilians who have been determined to be totally and permanently disabled under the rules of the Social Security Administration or the Kentucky Retirement Systems, may also qualify for a homestead exemption. More information is here. If you know a homesteader who may qualify, please let them know!

Louisville Metro events

July 11, 12, 18 and 19 - Lifeguard training

Enjoy virtual Shakespeare in the Park online this summer

June 1 to August 8 - LFPL Summer Reading

Summer Reading and Cultural Pass are back for 2020! Learn more and register at www.lfpl.org/summerreading

Reading is rewarding in more ways than one. This summer, all babies, toddlers, kids, and teens who complete Summer Reading will receive a throwback backpack, along with passes to local attractions (when they re-open), and yummy treats, AND will be entered into grand prize drawings.

The Library's annual Summer Reading Program is presented by The Library Foundation. The 2020 Cultural Pass is presented in partnership with Metro Government, Fund for the Arts, Arts & Culture Alliance, and LFPL.

Through August 7 - ECHO Summer Adventures

ECHO is partnering with our Community Centers to provide ECHO summer adventure camps - virtually. Here’s a link with specific dates and theme weeks for virtual summer camp opportunities.

2020 Tentative interstate and state-maintained road mowing start dates

7/6 Two-lane road mowing in counties 7/13 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 8/24 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 9/7 Two-lane road mowing in counties 10/26 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways, with the exception of I-265, which will be delayed until after the first frost if that has not occurred by 10/26.  12/14 Last litter cycle on interstate highways Fine turf mowing along 1-65 and downtown bridge areas:  7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12.  All start dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the needs of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and weather conditions; official notifications will be sent out prior to the start of each cycle.

News you can use

June 29 - virtual meeting regarding Pre-application filed for potential 507-unit multifamily development at former St. Barnabas property

A Change in Zoning - Form District Pre-Application has been filed for 3042 Hikes Lane. This would result in a change in zoning from R-4 to R-8A for a proposed 507-unit multi-family development, Hikes Lane Apartments, on 9.5 acres.

This is the former St. Barnabas property, with the owner listed on the application as Roman Catholic Bishop of Louisville. The case number is 20-ZONEPA-0035. 

This property is in Metro Council District 26.

A meeting for the proposed development at 3042 Hikes Lane will be held again on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. via WebEx videoconferencing software. The chats or written comments submitted during the prior meeting on June 17 were not saved.

If you would like to participate, the link to join the meeting is at https://dinsmore.webex.com/dinsmore/j.php?MTID=m55cdfad8b736761ab1edbca49a4a00ac. Meeting Number is 129 943 7919, and Access Code is fvGTwDv6M49

The meeting site may NOT be live until shortly before the meeting is supposed to start. If you would like call-in instructions, please email or call 540-2535.

You can also submit written comments directly to the Planning Commission by mail, 444 South Fifth Street, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40202, or email. Make sure you include the case number (20-ZONEPA-0035) in any communications you send.

ABC ad run for 1038 Ash Street

An ABC advertisement for an NQ3 Retail Drink license ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal June 3 for All Wool & A Yard Wide Democratic Club, Inc.,1038 Ash Street.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

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. 

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, 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. The applicant seeks to create three tracts from 1 on 9.514 acres in the R-5 zoning district for the Nazareth Literary and Benevolent Institution. 

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a large format minor plat to create 4 tracts from 1 tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

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.

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

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a revised district development plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 
19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100ft stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 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. 

20-VARIANCE-0001, 910 Ash Street, request for a variance from LDC section 5.2.2 to allow encroachment into side yard setback. 

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a category 2b development plan for the construction of a new 2,998 SF Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 
20-LANDSCAPE-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, landscape plan for a restaurant on 9.9 acres in the C1 zoning district. 
20-WAIVER-0004, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a waiver from section 10.2 of the Land Development Code to allow the parking and dumpster to encroach into the 10' VUA (Vehicle Use Area) LBA (Landscape Buffer Area) along the entrance drive frontage on 9.9 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

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. Barnes Automotive. 

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-CAT2-0030, 4664 Jennings Lane, a Category 2B development application for the development of a one-story office building with parking lot on 14.36 acres in the M2 and M3 zoning districts. LG&E South Operations - Engineering Center. 

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

19-WAIVER-0095, 1008 E. Oak Street, a waiver of the required landscape buffer area along the east property line for Hinterhof Micro-Rosteri. 

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

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.

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

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 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.

19-CUPPA-0241, 1622 Whippoorwill Road, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.1334 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. A new interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. Click here for details.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.

Get your reduced cost recycling cart before funds are depleted

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.

What's the difference between a Recycling Bin and Recycling Cart? The District 10 Discount Cart Program only includes Recycling Carts in 65- or 95-gallon size. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents. Households with city waste services receive one garbage cart (all black) and one 18-gallon orange recycling bin for free. If you have just moved into a residence and either of these are missing, contact Metro311 online or call 311 or 574-5000 to make a request.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  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.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E online here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

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 or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

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.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

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:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

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 line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

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

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance 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. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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