Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. They are held monthly, from March to November, at various locations around the county. The first two events of the year helped residents properly dispose of 572 tires, almost 12,000 pounds of metal, and more than 5,000 pounds of household recycling items. The next event will be tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Eastern High School. For more information on this event, please click here.
The Metro Council held its second meeting of May last night. Below is a summary of the meeting:
Land Use - Changes in zoning were approved for properties in Districts 15 and 22. The Metro Council also approved a proposal rezoning property along Rollington Road in District 17. Binding elements were added that require (1) a greater percentage of existing trees to be kept relative to the plan approved by the Planning Commission and (2) Metro Council approval of any changes in density.
"Buffer Zone" - The Council approved an ordinance seeking to ensure safe entry to and exit from healthcare facilities.
Boards/Commissions - The Council approved appointments to the Housing Authority Board, the Bardstown Road Overlay District Board, the Waterfront Development Corporation Board, the NuLu Review Overlay District Board, the Downtown Development Review Overlay District Board, the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission, the Water Works Board, the Board of Health, the Metropolitan Sewer District Board, the KentuckianaWorks - Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board, and the TARC Board. Obviously, there are boards and commissions covering a wide variety of interests. If you would like to learn where the current vacancies are or submit an application to serve on a metro board or commission, click here.
Restricted Metals - An ordinance regulating pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, and secondary metals recyclers was amended in an effort to curb the theft of restricted metals such as catalytic converters.
Visit the Metro Council Clerk's website to see the full agenda or watch the meeting in its entirety.
The Metro Council begins its fourth week of budget hearings on Monday. Next week's schedule is below. All hearings can be accessed here.
Monday, May 24 - Office of Performance Improvement, Civic Innovation, and IT (3-4:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 25 - Library (4-5 p.m.) and Parks & Recreation (5-6 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 26 - Louisville Forward which includes Economic Development, Develop Louisville, Codes and Regulations, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (3-6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, May 27 - Emergency Services (3-4 p.m.), Fire (4-5 p.m.), and a Public Hearing (5 p.m.)
Those interested in speaking at Thursday's public hearing should click here. The link to sign up will be active Wednesday, May 26 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Another opportunity to participate in the budget process will be a community conversation held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Northeast Regional Library. This discussion will focus specifically on infrastructure. You can join in person or virtually, though registration is required for both options. The registration link also includes information about four other community conversations over the next couple of weeks. Those meetings will touch on economic mobility, public safety, economic development, and racial equity.
The Metro Planning & Design Services (PDS) Weekly Activity Report is a great way to stay up to date on land use proposals throughout Jefferson County. This report covers applications for street closures, variances, changes in zoning, and more. Included this week is a proposal for a change in zoning to allow 312 apartment homes, a clubhouse, and open space on property located at 3323 and 3325 Freys Hill Road. Click here for more information.
E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park is in the process of converting several of its tennis courts to 16 new pickleball courts. The courts will operate on a first come, first served basis, though players will also have the option of reserving courts for a fee. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June. Visit the E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park website and follow them on Facebook for updates.
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