Ramp closed for concrete repair project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 24, 2021) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a ramp closure taking place in Jefferson County this weekend. The on-ramp from Taylorsville Road to I-265 East/KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) is scheduled to be closed as part of an ongoing concrete repair project. The closure will take place between 8 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and 5 a.m. on Monday, June 28.
Motorists can take the following detour:
- From Taylorsville Road, take the on-ramp to I-265 West, continue to take the exit to Billtown Road KY1819 (Exit 19), and then connect to I-265 East.
Signs in the area will notify drivers of the closure and detour.
Additional information is available here http://transportation.ky.gov/
RE: Neighborhood meeting for a proposed a zone change request from RR to C-2 on approximately
5.86 acres of the overall 24.04 acre property to allow a Southeastern Salvage / Home Emporium retail home goods business on property located on the south side of S. English Station Road at its intersection with Echo Trail at 2612 S. English Station Road.
As promised in the letter previously mailed to you on June 14th regarding the above referenced proposed zone change, below is the information for the in-person neighbor meeting. Also, the presentation shown will be the same at both the virtual meeting and the in-person meeting.
As stated in our previous letters, 2NDS IN BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. is seeking approval of a rezoning from RR to C-2 on the property referenced above to repurpose the buildings used by the former horse riding operation into an upscale home goods business. The project is proposed to consist of the
repurposing of the existing 49,068 sf of building footprint previously used for the stables, riding areas,
and business office with an additional 25,000 sf building added to rear of the existing buildings for a total
of 74,068 sf of retail space on approximately 5.86 acres of the overall site. As such, a plan was filed for pre-application review with Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) that was assigned case number 21-ZONEPA-0064 and case manager Joel Dock.
The in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the Reformed Baptist Church located at 3400 Wilderness Trail, Louisville, Kentucky 40299 (enter the Sanctuary through the doors at the main entrance under the carport).
If you are unable to attend the virtual or in-person meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me, or contact the PDS manager listed on the attached contact information sheet.
We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.
There will be a full road closure at the 4100 block of Chenoweth Run Road on Tuesday, July 6th through Friday, July 16th for a MSD sewer connection project.
In addition to detour signs, message boards will be placed giving advanced notice of and mileage to the closure.
In an effort to give you advance warning we are releasing this information now. We are very concerned about the impact this will have on traffic that typically utilizes Chenoweth Run Road but we can’t legally stop it from proceeding.
As additional information becomes available we will again post on https://www.facebook.com/councilmanbenson and the District 20 eNewsletter.
Notice of Development Application Filed with Planning & Design Services (2706 Blankenbaker Road, Jeffersontown, KY)
A category 3 Development Plan application to construct a 262,400+/- SF Warehouse with a Future 72,000 +/- SF expansion was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services and the City of Jeffersontown on June 7,2021.
Address: 2706 Blankenbaker Road, Jeffersontown, KY
Case: 21-CAT3-0010
PDS Case Manager: Molly Clark (Metro) & Steve Rusie (Jeffersontown)
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design.
Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report
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Cats of the Week:
Kitten adoptions are now BOGO! It doesn’t cost much more to care for two kittens and adopting a pair comes with plenty of benefits. Your new fur babies will learn faster and always have a play mate – plus, your older cat will thank you for not having to deal with kitten antics. Did you know that kittens love to play at night? Adopt a pair, and you can pass on those play sessions! Choose any two kittens to adopt by making a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward Program. Spay/neuter, microchips and vaccinations are included. Meet adoptable kittens at Animal House, located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12-6pm daily. You don’t need an appointment. For more info, call 502-473-PETS.
Dog of the Week:
What has three legs, a great personality, and aspirations of becoming famous? It's Rap Kitten! He's obviously not a kitten but the name gets him attention. A shelter dog today, a rock star tomorrow - anything can happen! Get on Team tripod and adopt Rap Kitten. Shy, rhyming dogs may not be in demand. That’s ok, though, because Rap Kitten is loyal, gentle, and loving. Those are great qualities for a best friend! Rap Kitten's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The 4-year-old Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull mix weighs about 70lbs. Rap Kitten is already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Meet Rap Kitten at Animal House Adoption Center (3528 Newburg Road), open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Rap Kitten, contact LMAS adoptions at animalservicesadoption@louisvillekygov.
 
Paving: Approximately $400,000 in paving projects was approved for roads within District 20.
Charlie Vettiner Park: Funding to covert five old tennis courts into approximately 10 pickleball courts, as well as paving improvements to build on the new tennis and pickleball courts that were opened last year.
Long Run Park: $75,000 in funding to continue to make improvements to Long Run Park.
Fern Creek Park: $75,000 for additional improvements/shelter adjacent to the Miracle League Field, as well as security enhancements at Fern Creek Park.
Reduced New Debt: New debt used to support the F22 Budget was reduced by at least $10 million.
Building Demolition: After years of neglect, demolition of two obsolete Louisville Metro facilities were approved. Those being, the Fiscal Court building and the previous Louisville Metro Police Headquarters. Louisville Metro Police 7th Division Headquarters, which serves a large portion of District 20, 22 and 23, was awarded $50,000 in renovations.
Neighborhood Place: A new eastern Jefferson County based Neighborhood Place will be opened to replace the one closed approximately two years ago as part of Mayor Fischer’s budget cuts.
Middletown and Fern Creek Libraries: The FY22 Budget supports the reopening of the Middletown Branch (Late summer/fall 2021), and allocated $1 million towards Phase 1 of the planning and development of a new Fern Creek Library complex in southeastern Jefferson County.
Oversight: Additional funds have been allocated toward the hiring of staff to uphold our codes and regulations related to property violations, as well as additional resources for efforts to reduce unsightly graffiti and trash throughout the city.
Yard sale times - 8am - 1pm
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The First Monday Book Club will not be meeting virtually in July. We will be meeting outside at McAlister’s 6510 Bardstown Road, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. Our book will be The Strong Ones written by Sara Hammel. Our discussion leader for the evening will be Mary Baisch. We invite you to join us for an evening of great discussion and don’t forget to get a delicious drink and/or a snack for the meeting!
Jeffersontown Youth Soccer Association Fall 2021 Registration
Location: Jeffersonian (formerly Jeffersontown Community Center)
10617 Taylorsville Road 40299
June 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Open to players born 2003-2017
You are invited to attend a review on an Amendment to a Record Plat for Deer Trace Estates Subdivision.
Subject Property: 5000 Elm Tree Place
Case Number: 21-MPLAT-0030
Case Manager: Julia Williams (Julia.Williams@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Development Review Committee Meeting
Date: WEDNESDAY, June 30th, 2021
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: Online Meeting - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Don’t have internet access? Please call (502) 574-6230 to find out how to connect to the meeting by telephone.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for: · Meeting agenda and staff report · More information on zoning processes · Public comment opportunities A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file. Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Dear Neighbor:
We are writing to notify you about an upcoming “neighborhood meeting” regarding the above referenced project. Because of the COVID-19 emergency orders requiring and/or recommending social distancing, the neighborhood meeting will be held virtually. The details are set forth in this letter and the supporting attachments. If you cannot obtain access to the virtual meeting, we may be able to assist you in that regard or otherwise assure a telephone or in-person conversation.
Long Run Creek Properties, LLC is seeking approval of a revised preliminary subdivision plan on the property referenced above. The project is proposed to add an 11.7 acre property to the overall Echo Trail subdivision resulting in 51 additional lots raising the total number of lots from 549 to 600. The revised preliminary subdivision plan will also include minor alignment of the access roads to the subdivision. As such, a plan was filed for pre-application review with Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) that was assigned case number 21-RSUB-0006 and case manager Joel Dock.
The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 7th beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Enclosed for your review are the following:
- The development plan (addition outlined in red)
- LOJIC site location zoning map sheet showing the location of the site
- Detailed summary sheet of the project
- Contact information sheet
- Instruction sheet on how to join the virtual meeting.
- Information sheet on how to obtain case information online from PDS’ online customer service portal.
- PDS’ “After the Neighborhood Meeting” sheet
If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me, or contact the PDS manager listed on the attached contact information sheet.
We look forward to our opportunity to visit virtually or by phone.
Sincerely,
Nicholas R. Pregliasco
cc: Hon. Anthony Piagentini, Councilman, District 19
Hon. Stuart Benson, Councilman, District 20
Joel Dock, Planning & Design Case Manager
David Mindel, land planner with Mindel Scott & Associates, Inc.
John R. Smith & S. Bradford Rives, applicants with Long Run Creek Properties, LLC
INSTRUCTION SHEET ON HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING
You may join the meeting using a computer, tablet, smart phone, or standard telephone
Long Run Creek/Echo Trail Subdivision NM Wed, Jul 7, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/867417045 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 Access Code: 867-417-045 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/867417045
Note: If anyone would like the connection link emailed to them, or a set of the meeting slides, please email Anna Martinez at amc@bardlaw.net or Nanci Dively at nsd@bardlaw.net
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING AND HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Nick Pregliasco, Esq. – (502) 777-8831
nrp@bardlaw.net
Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
David Mindel– (502) 485-1508
dmindel@mindelscott.com
Mindel Scott & Associates, Inc.
Joel Dock, Planning & Design Case Manager
(502) 574-5860
Joel.Dock@louisvilleky.gov
PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICES
The Metro Budget that was passed by the Metro Council is a document that amends the plan provided by the Mayor to include the priorities of the entire community. When done well, representatives from all parts of Jefferson County have a say and are able to leave their mark on the document. This year, with the leadership of the Budget Committee Chair and Vice-Chair, the Metro Council was again able to find a way to work together and make significant improvements to the budget to improve investments in deferred maintenance, pay for public safety, as well as supporting those people most hurt by the events of the past year.
The Metro Council’s amended budget seeks to fix what we already own and invest more on what works. The amendment funds over $22 million in paving (up from under $5 million annually just six years ago), invests more in police and public safety, increases investment in maintenance in our parks and libraries and improves our care for medians, as well as those properties tagged with graffiti or other vandalism.
This budget wasn’t just about addressing deferred maintenance. Our budget reduces the amount that Metro borrows by $10 million from the original proposal and restores some of the services cut by the mayor a few years ago. It calls for the construction and eventual opening of a new Library in Southeastern Jefferson County to fill the void left from the closure of the Fern Creek Library, and funds the reopening of a Neighborhood Place in the eastern portion of Jefferson County.
This budget is not perfect. If given my preferences, our government would have fewer new positions as well as millions less in new debt. Despite these disagreements, the process used to increase this budget was fair and focused on getting results. In a time in which our national politics have galvanized much of our communications, our budget process served as a blueprint for doing things the right way.
The Miracle League Ballfields at Fern Creek Park (8703 Fern Dale Road) have been a blessing to families for our region for a few years. The league, which serves 250-300 families draws from throughout the region. The Miracle League of Louisville’s goal is to provide a quality Little League-size baseball field with a navigable playing surface that allows children with all types of disabilities to play safely. The field is fully accessible to wheelchairs and safe for children with other disabilities. Additionally, the non-profit has already constructed a playground adjacent to the field. This playground allows Miracle League participants and their friends to play side by side in a safe and inviting environment with some equipment that is completely unique to our community.
This year the Metro Council added more funding to help continue to implement the long-term vision of the league. In addition to the construction of completely accessible restrooms, funding has been added to this year’s budget to assist with the construction of a new pavilion near the fields to serve families needing respite from the sun.
While I am proud to help support this worth-while project, additional community support is needed to help bring the final phase of the park into fruition. The league is currently looking to raise the needed funding for a splash pad to also serve ALL users of the park. This splash pad, like the playground would have persons of all abilities in mind and would complete the vision laid out in the Miracle League of Louisville’s long-term plan. If you would like to get involved with the Miracle League either as a volunteer or by making a financial contribution or if you would just like to learn more about the league please visit https://miracleleaguelouisville.org/ or you can call Barbara Raley at (502) 445-9430.
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