August 17 - Blood Drive at St. Stephen Martyr - Holy Family Parish Saffin Center

Latest COVID-19 updates

Restaurants and bars update Tuesday, La Tasha Buckner, Governor Andy Beshear’s chief of staff and general counsel, offered an update on bars and restaurants operating in the commonwealth. “Today we are issuing a new order, effective tomorrow, which will allow bars to reopen and restaurants to increase their capacity,” Buckner said. “Both bars and restaurants can operate at 50 percent of capacity, as long as people can remain six feet from anyone who is not in their household or group.” She said the reopening and increase in capacity comes with new requirements to avoid another spike in COVID-19 cases. First, customers in both bars and restaurants will be required to remain in their seats, except when entering, leaving or using the restroom. Second, bars and restaurants will be required to halt food and beverage service by 10 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. local time. “Third, as the Governor mentioned previously, the face-covering requirement has been extended as of Sunday for another 30 days,” Buckner said. “Therefore, just like in other businesses, all customers and staff must wear a face covering while in the bar or restaurant except when actively eating or drinking.” The full list of requirements is posted on the Healthy at Work website.

D10 scheduled paving

Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of August 17 include:

• Parklawn Drive from Parkway Drive to dead end

The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

Louisville Metro Council to livestream all meetings on Facebook Live

The Louisville Metro Council will livestream all its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live. This began Monday with the Committee on Equity and Inclusion. “With COVID 19 and technology, the Council is moving forward to make all our meetings accessible to the public.” says Council President David James (D-6). “Many people get their news and information through social media. The Council wants to be as transparent as possible since COVID 19 has limited public attendance at our meetings.” To see all meetings on Facebook Live go to the Metro Council Facebook page. The public can view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings go to: http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2

Make sure you're registered to vote by October 5 and consider serving as an election officer

The November 3 election is 81 days away. Kentucky is one of only eight states requiring some excuse beyond the coronavirus to vote by mail this November. There may be an expanded ability for some people to vote by absentee. There may be more opportunities to vote early, but that's not clear. In the meantime, register to vote or make sure you are registered at GoVoteKY.com. The deadline to register online to vote in the 2020 General Election is October 5. Consider signing up to be an election officer: The Jefferson County Clerk is seeking both Democrats and Republicans to fill positions on November 3, in order to have more polling locations open for people who will vote in person. More information is here.

COVID-19 Data Dashboard

A link to the Jefferson County COVID-19 Data Dashboard is here: COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY

Cyril Allgeier Community Center providing free Summer Blessing meal packs for youth

The Cyril Allgeier Community Center is distributing Summer Blessing meals, free to anyone 18 years old and younger. The child does not have to be with a parent to receive the meal. Come to the center at 4101 Cadillac Court Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., ask the staff for a meal and you will receive it, no questions asked. Call the center at 456-3261 if you have questions. For a list of community centers offering Summer Blessing meals, click here.

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

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

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Kitten Adoptions:

Double the love – Kitten adoption are BOGO at Animal House Adoption Center! Adopt a pair by making a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward program, so that adult cat adoptions at LMAS will always be free for approved adopters! Spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations are included. Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more information about BOGO kitten adoptions, call 473-PETS.

Dog of the Week: Magnolia It's taken 71 days, and now Magnolia is finally ready for a forever home! The approximately two-year-old Bull Terrier mix was a shy, nervous Nelly but has blossomed with the help of LMAS’ behavior specialist, who for months, worked to build Magnolia’s confidence. Now, she's no longer startled by the rattling of door knobs, fears a leash or avoids affection.  Magnolia is a very sweet girl who's toy crazy, especially for the squeaky ones! Magnolia's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She weighs 50 pounds and she’s already spayed, vaccinated & microchipped. She'll need a calm home with a family which will continue to work on building her confidence. Magnolia can be tested with kids, other dogs or cats by request. For more info about Magnolia, email or meet Magnolia at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, now open daily from noon to 6 p.m.

District 10 events

August 19 - Adopt-A-Duck Drive Thru to benefit Harbor House

August 29 - 17th Annual Ken-Ducky Derby for Harbor House of Louisville

Louisville Nature Center

Coming soon: Nature preschool program at LNC A nature preschool program is currently in the works at the Louisville Nature Center. The program will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, with options available for two, three, or five days a week. Preschool programming will start in September and follow the JCPS calendar. If you would like to stay informed on the development of our Nature Preschool program, click here.

This fall: Night hikes and Owl Prowls Yes, you read that right: the Louisville Nature Center will soon be offering public programs again! After all these months, we can't wait to welcome you back! Here's a lineup of what we have planned for this fall: Dusk Hike - Saturday, September 19 - 8 to 9 p.m. Night Hike - Saturday, October 10 - 8 to 9 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, November 7 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Night Hike - Saturday, November 21 - 7:30 to 8 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, December 5 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, December 19 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19, registration will be limited to a maximum of 10 people per event. Spots are expected to fill up quickly, so don't wait—register now before they're all gone! To register, call 458-1328 or go to louisvillenaturecenter.org. Members, check your email for discount codes.

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Louisville Metro News

Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation seek public input on conceptual plan to improve natural park trails

Park users are encouraged to leave comments on interactive trail maps for Cherokee, Seneca, and Iroquois parks by August 31.

Olmsted Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Louisville Parks and Recreation, conducted a trail study last fall with help from Alta Planning and Design to learn how to better control soil erosion and improve the existing natural trail system in Cherokee Park, Iroquois Park, and Seneca Park. Combining feedback from the 770 responses received from the Trail Usage Survey with the insight received at the public meetings last fall, a new conceptual natural surface trail plan has been developed.

This natural surface trail plan provides a conceptual 25-year guide for three of Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks. While Cherokee, Seneca, and Iroquois Parks are well-loved community assets, their trail systems have a history of challenging issues including overwhelming use, rogue trails, conflict between trail users, and environmental degradation. Many of these issues were noted in the 1994 Master Plan for Louisville’s Olmsted Parks and Parkways and still persist today.

The conceptual natural surface trail plan provides recommendations for enhancing the existing trail systems including identifying renovation projects, establishing new trails, implementing trail closures, and recommendations for ongoing management.

To create the conceptual plan, Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation:

• Listened to numerous park visitors on their needs for the trail system and incorporated their ideas to develop a connected network of trails that provides equitable access to users while balancing user needs and demand.
• Studied the environmental impacts of the current trail system and looked for ways to develop a sustainable trail system that limits erosion, the spread of invasive species, and other impacts to the landscapes of the parks.
• Considered the long-term maintenance and financial needs of the trail system.
• Maintained the historic integrity of the original design by following Frederick Law Olmsted’s design philosophy in the development of the trail system.

Two interactive maps have been developed by Alta Trail Design—one for Cherokee and Seneca Park, and one for Iroquois Park. The interactive maps will be used to collect feedback from park visitors on the conceptual plan and can be accessed by visiting http://olmstedparks.org/trailplan. No additional public meetings will be held to review the plan due to the pandemic.

Feedback received by August 31 will be taken into consideration and incorporated into the natural trail study / conceptual plan. Implementation of the final natural trail surface plan is dependent upon raising the necessary funds for the project.

Main, regional libraries to begin offering in-person computer use by appointment next week

The Louisville Free Public Library is pleased to announce that the Main Library will be open for in-person computer access by appointment starting Monday, August 17 and the Southwest, South Central, and Northeast regionals starting Tuesday, August 18. The browsing of books and other materials will not be permitted at this time.

Computer access is by appointment only and restricted to 90 minutes per day. Limited free printing and faxing services will also be available by appointment. To make an appointment, patrons should call a participating library location at the numbers listed below.

Phone calls for appointments should be made to the preferred location, during the hours listed above.

In order to reopen safely to in-person visits, the Library has reconfigured furniture, computer stations, and equipment to ensure safe physical distancing can be maintained. It has also procured sufficient personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies and implemented enhanced cleaning protocols. Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter library facilities. The Library will have masks available for patrons who arrive without them.

Pick up books and materials curbside at the Library! With the majority of Library employees now back at work after a three-month furlough, the Louisville Free Public Library is expanding curbside pick-up hours to include some evenings and Saturdays at all 17 library locations, as it works on plans to open library buildings. Specific curbside hours vary by branch and can be found online at LFPL.org/curbside, or by calling 574-1611. To utilize LFPL’s curbside service, you must first place items on hold in the online catalog. Once you receive an email or phone notification that the items are ready for pickup, you must call 574-1611 to schedule a pick-up time. At your scheduled pick-up time, simply follow the directions indicated on signage at your pick up location. To ensure the health and safety of library patrons and staff, LFPL’s curbside service is a no-contact delivery process. Library materials in plastic bags are placed directly in your vehicle by library staff and all workers wear face masks. The Library’s curbside service is contactless for patrons without cars as well. Items are placed on a designated table for pickup. Borrowed library materials can be returned via the Library’s book drops on days of operation. Returned materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours before being processed, to ensure they are safe to be shelved or checked out again. For more information, please visit LFPL.org/curbside.

The Landbank Authority launches new Last Look properties!

From the Landbank Authority: Now you can take a virtual tour of the available properties! Properties are sold for $1 on a first come, first serve basis. Minimum proof of rehab/demo funds are required and more information can be found via our website here. A list of available properties is here.

Annual River Sweep revamped but you can still get involved

Louisville Metro accepting applications for small business grants

More than $42 million in federal CARES dollars will fund new programs Louisville Metro Government is accepting and processing applications for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants. Funding comes from federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security) Act money: $21.2 million. Small business assistance The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program, administered by Louisville Forward, will provide up to $50,000 to small businesses with the goal of helping prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 50 percent of the program funds would be dedicated to businesses in in low-to-moderate income census tracts.          Eligible expenses include payroll, utilities, mortgage/rent, fixed costs, such as interest on debt service and insurance, and technology to allow for online sales. Funds will be disbursed in three payments and recipients will be required to report proof of grant expenditures. To find out more information and apply, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants.

Eviction prevention assistance for households

COVID-19 information links

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

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.

Evictions: 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.

Eligible households seeking assistance may apply for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund online and submit required documentation via a secure portal at louisvilleky.gov/oneloufund.

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

Kentucky Science Center is now open daily!

KSC is now open to members and the general public seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Due to limited capacity, all guests will be required to make reservations in advance. If you run into any issues when trying to reserve tickets, please email us.  Kentucky Science Center will require masks or face shields upon entry for guests six years of age and older (no exceptions). While in the building, please stay with your travel group and maintain social distancing guidelines of six feet spacing from other groups.

School's out Summer Camp (Pay by the Day) Kentucky Science Center School’s Out Science Camps are up and running, with safe and convenient drop-off and pick-up!  Our summer camp is following guidelines from state and local officials, while providing the transition our campers need. The science is still there, with just a little more space between the bowls of slime. Pay-by-day camps will run from August 10 through August 24. Science Center members SAVE $10 per camp day. Become a member today.

Camp NTI Kentucky Science Center is finalizing details for Camp NTI, offering all day care for kids grade K-6 with NTI learning support plus plenty of the fun, engaging and creative things you and your kids love.  Registration starts today,  August 14 for program starting August 31.  Watch our website and social channels for cost and further details, coming soon.

Become a member and visit ALL YEAR for as little as $97!

Members receive FREE admission to more than 350 museums around the world and discounts on parking, movie tickets, gift shop purchases, camps, and more! Not only do you get these great benefits, your membership dollars also help support the Science Center's mission to encourage people of all ages to Do Science in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning. Click here for full membership benefits and levels. 

Please consider making a donation. 

Donations to the Annual Fund for Science are used to Do Science throughout Kentucky and Indiana. Last year, we were able to impact people in every county of Kentucky and 92 percent of Indiana with outreach programs like Science in Play2Go, Assembly programs in Schools, and Pulse of Surgery.

Your tax-deductible gift allows us to fulfill our mission of encouraging people of all ages to 'Do Science' in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning.

Call for artists for annual exhibition of Art in City Hall

Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program may be able to help MSD customers

For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.

Applications being accepted now for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures, the program is the network’s latest resource to help families during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, or until funds are depleted. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system at 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.

Free electric fans for older adults and disabled individuals

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, and residents, hundreds of electric fans have been collected to provide heat relief for older adults and people with disabilities.  Fan Fair is an annual event sponsored by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living and Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens (OADC). These organizations first joined forces in 2016 to implement a Fan Fair and Community Resource event in response to the numerous calls they received requesting heat relief. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans will be distributed at multiple sites in place of a larger, community gathering. Fan supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. For more information about the Fan Fair event, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens or https://www.kipda.org/.

Louisville Water Foundation's Drops of Kindness helps resolve unpaid bills

The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations.For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.

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: 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. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 if you have any questions.

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!

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.

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

Louisville Metro events

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Frazier Museum, The League of Women Voters, and The Louisville Metro Office for Women are working with more than 100 community partner organizations to coordinate Louisville’s celebration.  

Next week, there are two virtual celebrations of Women’s Equality Day. 

• Friday, August 21 from 7 to 8 p.m., Tina Cassidy, author of Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait? Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for the Right to Vote will be interviewed by journalist Pam Platt. Cassidy writes about women and culture. This is a virtual event in collaboration with Carmichael’s Book Store.
• Saturday, August 22 from 10 to 11 a.m, the main Louisville celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment includes presentations and inspiring speakers. Poet and artist Hannah Drake will present an original work and author Tina Cassidy will offer the keynote address.

More information and a place to sign up for both events is here.  

September 19 - Virtual UNCF Walk for Education to raise funds for HBCUs

2020 Tentative interstate and state-maintained road mowing start dates

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:  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

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.

ABC advertisement run for 1038 Lydia Street

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, & 4 a.m. Hours license(s) ran in the August 5 Courier-Journal for Tandino Enterprises, LLC., DBA/Old Hickory Inn, 1038 Lydia 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, 2NE33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

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

New application (August 12):

20-DDP-0046 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a revised district development plan to create 6 residential units on .38 acres in a R-6 zoning district.

20-WAIVER-0085 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a landscape waiver request to allow building and pavement encroachment into the 15-foot landscape buffer area along the north property line on .38 acres in a R-6 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-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. 

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-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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