Spraygrounds are open, pools opening tomorrow

Beat the summer heat and enjoy some family fun at one of Louisville Parks and Recreations' pools or spraygrounds.

Spraygrounds are already open for fun and outdoor pools will open on Saturday, May 29. 

Check out all of the pool and sprayground locations and find out about Lifeguard Training here: Outdoor pools and spraygrounds | LouisvilleKY.gov

National sub shop coming to Poplar Level Road

Per plans filed with Metro Planning and Design last week, a Jersey Mike's Subs is coming to 3013 Poplar Level Road. The store, which is expected to open in late summer or early fall, is at the site of a former GameStop store. It will be the fourth Jersey Mike's location in Louisville. 

May 31 - Mayor's Hike, Bike, & Paddle

Service changes due to Memorial Day

There will be no residential garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulky waste collection within the Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day because of the holiday. To receive automatic reminders of changes due to holidays, download our Recycle Coach app at the App Store on on Google Play. 

Residents who rely on private waste haulers should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.

The three staffed recycling drop-off locations, the Waste Reduction Center, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site, will be closed on Saturday, May 29 in recognition of the holiday and closed on Monday as usual. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found here.

COVID-19 update: unvaccinated people are still at high risk

The Mayor and Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness leaders on Tuesday warned that residents who are unvaccinated are still at high risk of contracting COVID-19, and urged them to either get the shot as soon as possible or to continue taking precautions such as masks and social distancing. During the briefing, attorney Demetrius Holloway of Stites & Harbison PLLC and Nick Hart of Public Health & Wellness discussed COVID-19 precautions and guidelines as restrictions are gradually lifted. Learn more. Metro Health and Wellness reminds everyone that COVID-19 vaccines are available at more than 100 sites across Louisville. Individuals who need assistance scheduling a vaccine appointment or finding a vaccine site can call the LOU Health Helpline at 912-8598.

Register here. 

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

Did you know that there is a monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish In partnership with Dare to Care? They currently distribute food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Due to Covid-19, guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Cat of the Week: Nancy Meet Nancy, who is a champion in more ways than one. The stunning three-year-old, black-and-white cat has been at the shelter since November 2020, when she arrived sick and injured. Nancy’s tail had to be amputated; she’s missing teeth and suffers from seasonal allergies like a lot of people. She’s not perfect, but who is? Nancy would still be a great, loving companion. Nancy’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Nancy weighs seven pounds. She’s already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Her adoption also includes three years of wellness checks and vaccinations. To meet or adopt Nancy, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3528 Newburg Road, open from noon to 6 p.m. daily, Walk-ins are welcome.

Dog of the Week: Ray B. Do you have room in your heart and home for senior shelter pet? Give Ray B. a second chance forever family by adopting the very friendly, seven-years-young Labrador Retriever mix. He still has a pep in his step and enjoys playing with toys. Unlike a younger dog or puppy, Ray B. is laidback and doesn’t mind entertaining himself when your busy with work or chores around the house. He’ll occasionally come up to you for affection and to let you know how much he appreciates you. Ray B.’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Ray B. weighs 70 pounds and he’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Ray B. can be tested with potential fur siblings by request, although he isn’t crazy about cats and prefers to avoid them. As for their feline wet food, that’s fair game! To meet or adopt Ray B., visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3528 Newburg Road, open from noon to 6 p.m. daily.

District 10 events

May 28 - Romeo & Juliet in Emerson Park 

Kentucky Shakespeare has rescheduled the free Shakespeare in the Parks' presentation of Romeo & Juliet for this evening, Friday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. The seven-actor, 85-minute production of Romeo and Juliet will be at Emerson Park. 

Your contact information is required per health regulations to attend. Details are here. 

Audience members are encouraged to please bring a chair or blanket. Due to COVID precautions, there is no rain space for the show. Please visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/kentuckyshakespeare or follow on Twitter at twitter.com/kyshakespeare to get up-to-the-minute updates.

Breckenridge Orchard yard sale Saturday

The Breckenridge Orchard annual neighborhood yard sale is tomorrow, Saturday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Shawn Hall shared this hint for preparing for a neighborhood yard sale: A realtor donated a dumpster last weekend in Breckenridge Orchard for any junk residents needed to pass on, and to motivate them for the yard sale. A snow cone mobile set up for a few hours. It was fun for the kids, and residents filled the large dumpster to the brim.

Large Items waste collection next week for some District 10 residents

Click the map for a detailed view of Area J, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of May 31. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, May 28. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly. Check the Collection Guidelines here. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Free Louisville Water meter replacements are coming to some D10 customers

District 10 meters to be replaced are shown in blue. Click here to see a larger file. Some D10 Louisville Water customers will get upgraded water meters at no cost to them. Meter upgrades will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. They will knock on your door before work begins. Water will be turned off for a short period, usually less than 30 minutes. They will also leave a note on your door when they finish. A Louisville Water contractor, Grid One Solutions, will do most of the meter upgrades. Their vehicles will have an orange and black Grid One logo and Louisville Water contractor signs. All workers will have Grid One identification badges. If you have questions or problems, please contact Grid One Solutions at 855-556-7317 or visit  LouisvilleWater.com/MeterUpgrade.

Louisville Nature Center activities include hikes, birding, yoga

The Louisville Nature Center has reopened indoor facilities and the Bird Blind, and have several programs planned for April and May.  Upcoming events include:  All Skill Levels Birding, June 5 Night Hike, June 12 Plant ID Hike, July 10 Night Hike, July 10 All Skill Levels Birding, July 17 Registration is required. Sign up here or call 458-1328.

Swallowtail Forest School enrolling

We are currently enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year of Swallowtail Forest School. Children three to five years old may enroll for two, three, or five mornings a week, or two afternoons a week. Please contact bridget@louisvillenaturecenter.org to schedule a tour.

Louisville Metro news

Donations needed for Fan Fair by June 5

The sixth annual Fan Fair is on. Each year, the Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens collects donations to purchase box fans that they then give away to older adults and disabled citizens who need cooling assistance.

Due to COVID-19, safety concerns and the restrictions on local gatherings 2021's event will be modified: Anyone who qualifies will be able to pick up a fan at one of nine local facilities, by appointment, starting June 16. 

Donations to purchase fans are needed. Please mail checks payable to KIPDA, Attn: Fan Fair, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY, 40299, postmarked by June 5. 

MSD proposes rate increase

Monday, May 24, the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Board approved a preliminary rate resolution of a 6.9% rate increase in wastewater and drainage charges. Per MSD, this rate increase is necessary to produce aggregate revenues to MSD sufficient for the payment of interest on and principal of all revenue bonds and other debt of the District, the expenses of operating and maintaining the sewer and drainage system, and for the payment of capital improvements to the system. The monthly wastewater bill for an average residential customer will increase on August 1, from $51.45 to $54.99 or by $3.54. The average monthly residential drainage bill will increase from $11.11 to $11.88 or by $0.77. The total monthly increase for the average residential customer is $4.31. MSD’s wastewater rates remain lower than larger regional cities including Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville and St. Louis. MSD recognizes affordability is a concern for the community. The MSD Board has extended, for another year, the Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) introduced in FY2021. EWRAP provides a 10 percent discount on MSD wastewater services. This discount will continue through July 31, 2022. MSD continues to offer its Senior Citizen’s Discount program which provides a 30 percent discount on MSD wastewater services and provides assistance to approximately 6,000 households annually. MSD will also fund a $150,000 contribution in FY2022 to the Louisville Water Foundation. This contribution provides financial assistance to the Association of Community Ministries which supports families in need with utility bill assistance. In total, MSD will provide over $1.5 million in rate assistance in FY2022. The preliminary rate resolution will be posted on the MSD website at LouisvilleMSD.org/Rates. Notice of the rate increase will be published in the Courier Journal on June 1 and MSD will accept written comments until June 30. Comments from the public will be delivered to the MSD Board on July 26 before final adoption. MSD stands ready to address any questions during this period. Call MSD at 540-6533 with questions.

Eviction Prevention Program update

City replacing smaller bins with larger carts by July 1

Effort allows for more efficient every-other-week recycling pickup

As part of continuing efforts to reduce the amount of materials going to a landfill, Louisville Metro Government is reminding Urban Services District residents who currently recycle using an 18-gallon bin or their own container that they’ll soon receive a free 95-gallon recycling cart.

In March, Metro Council approved grant funding from The Recycling Partnership to help pay for the 28,000 new carts that will be delivered to households in June. The large carts also have wheels for easier maneuvering and lids to help prevent litter.

The larger capacity of the new carts will allow the city to begin recycling collection every other week, a grant requirement that creates a more efficient system. That change will be effective the week of July 12. Residents who will be receiving the new recycling carts have been mailed  “Carts are Coming” postcards, and the carts will be delivered throughout the month of June, along with packets explaining what’s accepted in recycling and the recycling/yard waste schedule through October.

Residents who already recycle with a 95-gallon cart will not receive another one, but if they need additional capacity may buy another cart from the city or use any 30- to 40-gallon container with handles and a lid. After January 1, recycling will not be collected from the 18-gallon bins.

For more information about the new carts, accepted items, and the new schedule, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore  

Input needed for I-65 Corridor Study by June 4

Click on the image above to see a PDF. 

Sign up now for the Summer Reading and Cultural Pass programs

Put on your fanny pack, lace up your hiking boots, and grab some trail mix and marshmallows, because everyone is invited to Camp LFPL this summer!

The Library’s annual 10-week Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens -- newborns to 12th graders -- to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. All program completers will receive a Camp LFPL fanny pack and free passes to local attractions, including: Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Locust Grove, Squire Boone Caverns, Hwang’s Martial Arts, and a Racing Louisville soccer game, and these sweet treats: Ehrler’s Ice Cream, Fazoli’s Lemon Ice, and an ice cream cone from participating area McDonald’s. Plus, every completer is automatically entered for a chance to win one of our Grand Prize giveaways. 

The 2021 Cultural Pass -- presented by the Fund for the Arts, the Arts & Culture Alliance, Louisville Metro Government, and the Library -- offers families in Greater Louisville with children ages 0-21 access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by 51 venues, free of charge, June 1 through August 8. 

Register at www.lfpl.org

How to sign up to receive Planning and Design notices

Click on the above image to see a PDF with directions to sign up to receive Planning and Design development proposal notices as well as an optional PDS weekly agenda. Signing up for gov delivery is a great way to stay informed of development proposals in your area.

Budget Committee meetings continue

Louisville Metro Council’s Budget Committee continues budget hearings on June 8.  Under a declaration issued by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness to slow the spread of COVID-19, public access to Historic City Hall has been limited.  As a result of, and in accordance with, this directive, Metro Council meetings, including all Budget Committee meetings, are open to the public through remote access only. The public may watch the proceedings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil. Proceedings may also be streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.   While the pandemic prevents the public from attending Budget Committee meetings in person, the Committee will be taking public comments. An online form for written comments is now available on the Metro Council Clerk’s website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk. Comments will be taken through May 31. Information for speakers at the Committee Public Hearings is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/guidance-public-addresses-public-hearings-metro-council-budget-committee. The remaining schedule includes:  Resilience & Community Services – Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 p.m. Metro Council Meeting to Adopt FY 22 Budget – Thursday, June 24 at 6 p.m. A complete schedule of meetings, current as of today, is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/fy-2022-budget-hearing-schedule.

Enrollment now open for Spring LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now taking applications for an added Spring Subsidy program for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through June 30 or until designated funds are depleted.

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment scheduler at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The benefit amount awarded is based on a household’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the utility vendor (i.e. LG&E).

For the Subsidy Component, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills; it is not necessary to have a past-due amount.

Currently all LIHEAP offices remain closed to walk-in clients in accordance with CDC guidelines, therefore applicants will be requested to drop off all required documentations in a secured drop box at the LIHEAP office selected using the appointment system.

Note: Residents who were served during the recent LIHEAP Crisis Phase may still apply during LIHEAP Subsidy if they meet program eligibility requirements.

For more information including an income guideline chart, visit here. For a downloadable flyer, click here.

Charter Spectrum announces Emergency Broadband Benefit

Charter Spectrum is participating in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), which provides a $50 per month voucher for broadband service to eligible recipients. EBB applicants must first confirm eligibility with the FCC here: https://www.spectrum.com/cp/emergency-broadband-get-qualified?p1=1-866-388-6050

Lawn Care for Cleaner Air rebate program

Spring has definitely sprung and your grass is 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. 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, or call 574-6000 if you have any questions.

Sign up now for New Roots shares of fresh produce

New Roots is a local nonprofit organization connecting families to affordable, fresh food through their biweekly Fresh Stop Markets.

June through October, interested families can come to their neighborhood Fresh Stop Market (or nearby) and pick up a big bag of nine varieties of seasonal produce every other week. All families must pre-order and pay one week ahead of each biweekly market, using automatic recurring payments of SNAP or Debit/Credit. 

Bags (we call them shares) are $6 for families paying with SNAP Benefits/P-EBT cards and $12 for those with limited resources paying with credit/debit cards. Everyone gets the same bag of nine varieties of fresh, seasonal, organic and chemical-free produce, no matter what they pay, for $40 worth of fresh goodies. There are opportunities for the entire family to volunteer as well.

Signups have started and there is a limited amount of produce so don’t hesitate to get involved. Everyone must sign up in advance. You can download the app on your smartphone (put New Roots Fresh Stop Market in the search bar of the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile smart phone). Please contact New Roots at 509-6770 and/or email  info@newroots.org for more information or if you run into challenges with the mobile app. There is more information on our website: www.newroots.org including a FAQ section.

Ripple Effects photo contest for K-12 students in the Louisville area

inspired by Louisville Free Public Library's exhibit River of Life: Cities and Towns Along the Mighty Ohio", the Library and many others are hosting a photo contest Ripple Effects: Exploring Water in Louisville. Entries are due by June 10. 

Students who do not have access to a camera or smartphone can check out a digital camera from the Louisville Free Public Library. Visit LFPL.org/PhotoContest for more information. 

Three ways to report potholes

1. Click here to use the easy online form.
2. Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the location of the hole in any tweet.
3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also email Metro311.

Youth - Register for SummerWorks jobs now

SummerWorks develops Louisville’s young talent by helping prepare and connect youth to summer jobs, career opportunities, and supportive networks. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 in 2020, SummerWorks helped thousands of youth, ages 16 to 21, with job opportunities. It's time to register for SummerWorks here.

Free tax help

Free federal and state income tax preparation is now available for eligible residents. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services via online or at select drop-off sites. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2020. Learn more.

Impacted by COVID-19? LG&E account past due? ACM might be able to help!

TreesLouisville's Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program continues

Thanks to a generous grant from the Louisville Metro Department of Parks & Recreation, TreesLouisville is excited to announce another round of its Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program! Since nearly 70 percent of available planting space in Jefferson County is privately owned, planting a tree at home is one of the best and easiest ways you can help expand our community tree canopy and grow a greener, healthier neighborhood. To participate, purchase and plant an eligible shade tree on your residential property and apply to receive $30 back on up to three trees. This program is open to residents of Jefferson County, KY on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been claimed. For full eligibility requirements or to apply, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate or find a brochure at your local garden center.

Assistance

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under a new Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD. For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with 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.

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.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, 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. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

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

June 5 - Join Brightside in helping to clean up downtown

June 8 hiring event for AT&T 

June 15 - next Understanding Vacant and Abandoned Properties virtual Learning Series

Neighborhoods in west Louisville have an estimated 5,000 vacant and abandoned properties and lots. Addressing this issue is critical for our community.

The Metropolitan Housing Coalition will be offering a bi-monthly forum focusing on vacant and abandoned properties in Louisville. This is a free, bi-monthly forum focused on finding solutions in Louisville presented by the Louisville Vacant Properties Campaign.

Previous session videos are here. 

• Session 3 – June 15 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Session 4 – August 14 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Session 5 – October 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Session 6 – December 21 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

June 25 - Summer Celebration supporting Wellspring

This important fundraising event will help provide housing, hope and behavioral health for adults in Louisville with mental illness.

A limited number of tickets are available now and can be purchased by calling 753-1453 or through this link:  https://WSsummerceleb.givesmart.com

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.

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 cases as of May 26: 

21-DDP-0059, 3610 Buechel Bypass, a revised detailed district development plan for site renovations to an existing restaurant site (Wendy's) on 1.02 acres in the C-2 zoning district. 

21-LANDSCAPE-0077, also 3610 Buechel Bypass, an updated Landscape Plan to reflect additions to site to comply with previously approved Landscape Plan. Vehicular Use area and Shade Tree Calculations have also been added.

21-VARIANCE-0067, 3730 Bishop Lane, a variance from section 5.3.4.d.3.a to allow existing buildings to encroach into the 25' setback of the proposed access easement.

June 7 - Public Hearing regarding 1815 Newburg Road (D8 but across Newburg Road from D10)

Owners seek Conditional Use Permits to allow an accessory apartment and short term rental of a dwelling that is not the primary residence of the host. 

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. 

21-CUPPA-0068, for 4025 Franklin Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a second unit. 

21-CUPPA-0065, for 1000 East Burnett, a conditional use permit for a community facility in an R5 zoning district for OVEC-St. Elizabeth.

21-CUPPA-0056, for 4027 Franklin Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence on .16810 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

21-CUPPA-0045, for 1050 Wagner Street, a conditional use permit pre application for an accessory apartment on 0.09 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

21-DDP-0049, 2355 Poplar Level Road, a District Development plan for oxygen tanks and accessory structures as well as enclosure of 2,350-square-foot learning center for Norton Audubon Hospital.

21-DDP-0017, for 3451 Newburg Road/4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Detailed District Development Plan to construct a 5,000-square-foot athletic facility with a turf field, bleachers, field house and parking on 10.07 acres in a C-2 zoning district. Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility

4200 Wallingford Lane:

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.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

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. 

4420 Bishop Lane: 

21-LANDSCAPE-0021, for 4420 Bishop Lane, a  landscape plan application for the construction of a 21,0600-square-foot warehouse, 9,382-square foot office, loading docks and trailer storage on 11 acres in M-1 & M-2 zoning districts. IAC.

21-MPLAT-0016, for 4420 Bishop Lane, A minor subdivision plat application to dedicate right of way only on 11.95 acres in M-1 & M-2 zoning districts.

21-LANDSCAPE-0057, for 1427 Reservoir Avenue, a landscape plan for 0.39 acres in the M1 zoning district. 

20-LANDSCAPE-0142, for 3101 Poplar Level Road, revised landscape plan for 20-DDP-0040 to convert vacant grocery building to medical office for Norton CMA Audubon.

21-MCUP-0002, for 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a modified conditional use permit to add an accessory structure and oxygen tanks. Norton Audubon Hospital.

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.

20-MPLAT-0174, 6000 Six Mile Lane, a minor subdivision plat application to create two lots from one on .46 acres in a R-5 zoning district.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a minor plat to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

21-MPLAT-0018, for 2125 Reynolds Lane, a minor subdivision plat application to consolidate two tracts into one and dedicate right of way on .96 acres in a C-1 zoning district. 

21-MPLAT-0044, 3929 Glen Oak Drive, a minor plat application to shift property lines on 0.45 acres in the R4 zoning district. Revision of Fair Acres Lots 8-9.

21-NONCONFORM-0026, for 4027 Franklin Avenue, seeking nonconforming rights to maintain a duplex in an R-5 zoning district.

21-NONCONFORM-0002, for 1100 Ash Street, a nonconforming rights application for a bar in R-5 zoning.

20-NONCONFORM-0036, for 4021 Fayette Avenue, a non-conforming rights application to establish a property as a duplex in a R-5 zoning district on .31 acres.

21-NONCONFORM-0021, for 4025 Franklin Avenue, a nonconforming rights application for two homes in a single family 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.

21-VARIANCE-0059, for 1713 Cheak Court, a variance to allow addition to primary structure to encroach into the required front yard setback. 

20-VARIANCE-0117 for 1016 Ash Street, a variance to allow a new entry deck and walkway to encroach into the side yard setback requirement.

20-VARIANCE-0168, for 1232 Keswick Blvd., a variance to allow a six-foot privacy fence along street side yard of property on 0.1381 acres in the R5 zoning district.

20-VARIANCE-0179, for 2407 Keswick Blvd., a variance application to allow a structure to be built closer to the property line on 0.16 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

21-VARIANCE-0003, for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a variance request from section 4.4.3 of the land development code to allow a fence to exceed the maximum height allowed on .17 acres in a R-5 zoning district.

20-VARIANCE-0161, 3751 Union Street, a variance to reduce the street side setback as set by infill standards on 0.25 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

21-VARIANCE-0042, for 1138 Mulberry Street, a variance of section 5.2.2 in the Land Development Code to encroach into the side yard setbacks when adding 2 bedrooms to existing building by adding second floor to rear of building. 

3828 Bardstown Road:

20-WAIVER-0112, 3828 Bardstown Road, a general waiver to permit parking in front of building on 0.65 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health Center.
20-PARKWAIVER-0008, 3828 Bardstown Road, a parking waiver to increase maximum parking allowed from 27 spaces to 36 spaces on 0.95 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Community Health Center.
20-VARIANCE-0152, 3828 Bardstown Road, a variance to exceed maximum front and street side yard setbacks on 0.6513 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health 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. 

2814 Newburg Road

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.  

20-WAIVER-0136, for 6000 Six Mile Lane, a waiver to allow a residential driveway onto a collector roadway on 0.462 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-ZONEPA-0124, for 2041 Bashford Manor Lane, a change in zoning pre application from R5 to OR1 to use an existing structure as an office on 0.19 acres. 

21-ZONEPA-0009, for 1004 E. Oak Street, A change in zoning pre-application from R-6 to C-2 to allow for the expansion of a nonconforming bar on .1 acres.

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.

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.

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 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.

20-CUPPA-0158, for 1121 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit pre application for a short term rental on 0.06 acres in the R6 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.

Where to go for driver's license renewal, motor vehicle registration, Real ID and more

Visit these websites for more information: DriveJefferson.com for locations, services, hours, etc., and JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com for Office of the Circuit Court Clerk information.

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.

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station. Meet only during daylight hours. Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time. Meet in the parking lot. There will be two designated parking spots at each location for use. Make this interaction brief and to the point. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

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.

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: 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. 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 with questions.

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.

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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