Thanks to Ninth and O Baptist youth and adults for their work on underpass

Thanks to a group of youth and adults from Ninth and O Baptist Church, the street and railings for the railroad underpass at Breckinridge Lane and Six Mile are looking good.

The group weeded and trimmed. All the railings for north and south bound lanes are weed free along with more of the embankment. They cut all the weeds from the street.

Neat and clean: In the photo at left, the newly cleaned up roadway edge near the railroad underpass.  We thank the NAOBC Youth group for making a positive impact and encourage everyone to step up and make a difference.  We understand this group decided to clean up this area on their own, but remember, Brightside offers supplies and tools for cleanups year-round. If you would like to host a Neighborhood Cleanup registering is easy.

Condolences to the Monnik Beer Company family

We extend our condolences to family and friends of Scott Hand, who passed away earlier this week. Scott was the head brewer at Monnik Beer Company.  Monnik co-owner Brian Holton shared the news on the company's Facebook page:  "It's with a heavy heart that I share our head brewer and friend, Scott Hand, has passed away... He helped build this brewery, our recipes, and our reputation. His life was filled with intentionality, thoughtfulness, and expertise...He genuinely cared for people and this planet. He wanted everyone to have a better life. And a better beer. And those of us who were lucky enough to know him got both, thanks to him. His spirit will live on in our hearts and in our beers."  A celebration of Scott's life is being planned.

Watterson Expressway work to continue Tuesday, September 7

Lane closures on the Watterson will be possible between mile marker 0 (I-64) and mile marker 11 (Airport/Fairgrounds) for concrete repair. On weeknights (Tuesday through Thursday), lane closures are possible between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

Record setting COVID-19 case numbers 

Unfortunately, we are setting records for COVID-19,” said Chief Health Strategist Dr. Sarah Moyer. “Sadly, they are not records of achievement, but of people getting sick, seriously ill and dying. And it’s heartbreaking because all this illness and death, and the stress and trauma your public health team and the healthcare heroes are experiencing is preventable.”

According to Dr. Moyer, almost 4,000 cases were added in the past week and 25 deaths were reported in people in ages ranging from 39 to 93. Individuals 25 to 34 make up the highest rate of positive cases. Hospitalizations continue to increase as well.

“The shots are free and available at over 100 locations in our city," said the Mayor. If you still have questions, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist, or chat with a vaccinated loved one about their experience. The key is to not wait

Go to louisvilleky.gov/covid19 for more information. 

For residents who don’t have access to technology or have difficulty using an online process, the staff at Louisville Metro’s COVID-19 Helpline, 912-8598, can assist with scheduling an appointment.

The latest COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is here. 

Louisville Parks and Recreation is hiring for a variety of jobs

The Louisville Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for a wide variety of positions from entry level to management, including part-time, throughout the department. Of the thirteen community centers, eleven have vacancies. Supervisor positions will be posted soon for California and Beechmont Community Centers. Apply here.  Link to a list of community centers is here.

City adds funds to COVID utility relief

Louisville Metro is adding $2.5 million to its COVID-19 Utility Relief program to help residents who have fallen behind on their Louisville Water and Louisville MSD bills as a result of COVID-19. Learn more.

Louisville Water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation Program in Audubon Parkway Area

Louisville Water is working in the Audubon Parkway area on a water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation Program:  Hess Lane from Oriole Drive to between Widgeon Avenue and Meade Avenue Osprey Road Bobolink Road between Hess Lane and Audubon Parkway Eagle Pass between Audubon Parkway and Nightingale Road Union Street Get updates at www.louisvillewater.com/where-were-working.

Recycling cart update

From Public Works: The second round of recycling cart deliveries continues! If you have been waiting, we appreciate your patience. The new grant-funded carts are intended for households that did not already have a rolling recycling cart with wheels. If you already had a recycling cart and are experiencing overflow, consider purchasing an additional recycling cart or using a store-bought container that is 30-40 gallons, has handles, a lid, and is labeled RECYCLING. Only recycle what is accepted, crush containers, flatten cardboard, and recycle items loosely (not in bags).  The new every other week recycling schedule is in effect. Keep up with the schedule by downloading the Recycle Coach app. Learn more about this recycling cart project at Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore. Set reminders and allow notifications to hear from us if there are issues or delays in waste collections.

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: Oreo Loveable, huggable and cuddlable – Oreo is a super affectionate cat! The approximately two-year-old Tuxedo kitty is very friendly, even strangers are qualified to give Oreo pets and belly rubs. He doesn’t seem to realize he’s an adult, no longer small enough to sit on your shoulder like a kitten just to be close to you. Affection isn’t the only thing Oreo loves, he’s always ready for a play session and likes having lots of toys to choose from. Adopt the playful, sweetheart for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Oreo is already neutered, microchipped & up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Oreo, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open to walk-ins from noon to 6 p.m. daily. For more info about Oreo, call 473-PETS.

Dog of the Week: Finn Finn is ready for an adventure that will last a lifetime. The approximately two-year-old Beagle-Catahoula mix is a friendly, happy and loving dog. Finn can be shy when meeting new people but that doesn’t last long, because he loves making friends. Finn also loves going for long walks, so he can explore with his nose. At home, Finn likes to be held while hanging our on the couch with you. Cuddle sessions are a must for this affectionate boy! Adopt Fin for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Finn is already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. He weighs 44 pounds. Finn is house-trained and crate-trained. He needs a cat-free home but can be tested with kids or other dogs by request. For more info about Finn, email or visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open to walk-ins from noon to 6 p.m. daily.

District 10 events

Louisville Zoo

"Boo at the Zoo" tickets are on sale

This year, the Louisville Zoo celebrates 40 years of merry – not scary – fun at its annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets go on sale September 1 at 10 a.m. for the Halloween event that takes place October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1-30). Children can dress up in their wildest costumes for the event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, socially-distanced photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Boo at the Zoo will have reduced nightly capacity to allow for ease of traffic flow and social distancing.

Dino Quest continues through September 19  Dino Quest presented by Great Clips runs through Sept. 19 and invites guests to travel back 65 to 210 million years in time to visit 21 life-sized robotic dinosaurs. This exhibit is the world’s largest, most lifelike robotic dinosaur exhibit. Louisville Zoo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (enjoy until 6 p.m.) through September 19. To learn more about Dino Quest or the dinosaurs featured, visit LouisvilleZoo.org/dino.

Register now for November 13 - throo the zoo 5K

Registration for the Zoo’s annual Throo the Zoo 5K is open. The wildest 5K in town presented by Norton Audubon Hospital is set to occur at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 at the Louisville Zoo. Race proceeds benefit the Louisville Zoo.

One of Louisville’s most distinctive road events, the course takes participants “throo” the Zoo — past some of their favorite animals and exhibits. The start and finish lines are just outside the Zoo gate, but along the way, participants will be able to see animal ambassadors like bears, giraffes and sloths. The chip-timed course is open to runners and walkers at all fitness levels, including guests with strollers.

Registration for this important Zoo fundraiser starts as low as $30 through September 30 and can be completed online at louisvillezoo.org/throo.

Louisville Nature Center activities include hikes, birding, turtles

Explore nature nearby. Garden and trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. Upcoming events include:  Landscaping with Native Plants, September 4 Turtles on the Move, September 11 Fall Wild Edible, September 12 Beginner Birding, September 25, October 24 Fungi Foray, October 2 Macro Photography: The Small but Beautiful World, October 9 Fall Foliage Hike, October 23 Owl Prowl, November 13, November 20, December 4 Registration is required and LNC programs fill up quickly. Sign up here or call 458-1328.

Louisville Metro news

COVID related assistance programs

As our community navigates the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Neighborhood Place is a resource for those who have been economically impacted. Click here for further information about the following COVID assistance programs:

• Rent assistance
• Mortgage resources
• LG&E assistance
• Water assistance
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Free suicide prevention training in September - register now

Register at https://namilouisville.org/qpr/ for the upcoming suicide prevention training. 

Corrections jobs available

For more information go to louisvilleky.gov/government/corrections. 

Job Corps opportunities for youth 16 to 24 years of age

Jefferson Circuit Court is hiring

Contact Lisa L. Dorsey, Director of Human Resources, at 595-3052 or lisad@kycourts.net.

Project Warm - find out if you qualify/sign up to volunteer

Project Warm's mission is to provide energy conservation services and education to promote energy-saving practices in the community. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, Project Warm delivers free weatherization services to low-income households, seniors, and people with disabilities living in Jefferson County. The benefits of our services include lower energy usage, reduced climate pollution, affordable housing, improved health, increased safety, and neighborhood stability. Please call 636-9276 or email courtney@projectwarm.org if you are interested in volunteering or becoming a participant.

Census Bureau jobs

Visit the Census Bureau site for more information. 

Louisville Water Company to replace water meters

Applications now open for Down Payment Assistance, Home Repair programs

City allocated additional $2 million for down payment assistance in FY 22 budget

Louisville Metro’s Office of Housing is now accepting applications for its Down Payment Assistance and Home Repair programs, all aim to help low- to moderate-income individuals access and retain homeownership and build generational wealth.

Households must be at or below 80 percent area median income (AMI) to be eligible for the Down Payment Assistance and Home Repair programs. That is $61,500 or less a year for a family of four.

Applications for both may be submitted at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/louisvilleky/participant, and paper copies are available at the Metro Development Center, 444 S. 5th Street. Those with questions about the application process and the programs can call the Office of Housing at 574-5850.

Learn more about the Down Payment Assistance Program at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/down-payment-assistance-program.

Learn more about the Home Repair programs at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/home-repair-programs.

Eviction prevention help

The federal eviction ban due to COVID has ended. 

For more information, click here. For a complete list of resources, visit StopMyEviction.org.

Louisville Youth Network offers connections with resources

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.

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

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.

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.

AARP created a toll-free phone line so senior citizens can just hear a friendly voice. To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145.

Louisville Metro events

September 8 - AT&T retail sales hiring event

Louisville Grows' first fall Seeds & Starts Sale - next in-person sale September 11

Louisville Grows' announces the first fall Seeds & Starts Sale, featuring cole crops for fall planting. The next in-person sale date is Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the greenhouse at 1639 Portland Avenue. The online sale started Monday, with pick-up dates on September 8, and September 11 at 1639 Portland Avenue.  Go to seedsandstarts.org for more information

Louisville Free Public Library to host exhibit, panel discussion marking 20^th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Exhibit opens September 9 at the Main Library, 301 York Street

Following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, New Yorkers did something rather unexpected, they took photographs – lots of them. What began as a single photo hung in the window of a SoHo storefront became perhaps the most important crowdsourcing photo exhibition of our time. The resulting collection, here is new york: the september 11 photographs, returns to the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.

The exhibition features 500 photographs taken the day of and in the aftermath of the September 11 attack, by professional photographers and amateurs alike. The images are presented without titles or commentary. The result is both a vivid reminder of the horror of that day, and a celebration of the human spirit and strong determination of New Yorkers and Americans in general.

here is new york will be on display at the Main Library (301 York Street), September 9 - November 14 as part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. An opening reception and panel discussion, United We Stood: Memories of 9/11, will be held at the Main Library on September 9 at 6:30 p.m.  Moderator Melissa Swan and panelists Elizabeth Kramer (former employee in the Peace Corps’ New York office at the World Trade Center), Pete Longton (photojournalist who covered Ground Zero for WHAS-11), and Charles Traub (photographer/educator, co-founder of here is new york) will recall their first-hand experiences during and following the attacks.

The Louisville Public Library's collection of the here is new york photographs was a gift of Charles Traub and his family to the Library. Charles Traub was one of the original founding organizers of the exhibition in New York, and managed it with colleagues through the course of its exhibitions from 2001 to 2003. Mary Cadden Traub and Aaron Traub were part of a core group who maintained the organization's activities throughout those same years. The Traubs are natives of Louisville. 

The panel discussion and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit LFPL.org/Exhibits.

September 13 - Dick Barrett Memorial Recovery Classic Golf Scramble to benefit Beacon House

On behalf of all the residents, staff and Board of the Beacon House would like to invite you and your organization to participate in our 1st Annual Dick Barrett Memorial Recovery Classic.

Our goal is to raise over $100,000 to help cover the operating and programmatic expenses of the Beacon House in the upcoming fiscal year. Title sponsors for our 2020 Golf Classic will be named on entrance banners, fairway signage, and on social media. Title sponsors are also invited to a golf foursome and lunch.

Our mission at the Beacon House is to light the way home for men in recovery by providing a positive, safe and accountable environment, so they can overcome the disease of alcohol and drug addiction, and begin to lead a productive life in long-term recovery. Your generous sponsorship will help us achieve our mission.

Register your team and donate here. 

September 18 - community opening of "West of Ninth" at the Frazier Museum

In partnership with "West of Ninth" bloggers Walt and Shae Smith, the West of Ninth: Race, Reckoning, & Reconciliation uses the blog as a jumping off point to explore the historic roots of Louisville's Ninth Street divide, delving into issues of race, segregation and redlining in the city. 

"West of Ninth" is a photography and personal narrative blog that features residents from within the nine neighborhoods that make up West Louisville. These narratives give residents and voice and strive to create a sense of understanding for those within and outside of the West Louisville community. 

September 18 - Plant 5K benefiting Louisville Grows

From Louisville Grows:

PLANT 5K Run & Walk is Louisville Grows annual fundraiser to support our mission to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods by planting 5,000 trees by 2025!

The PLANT 5K is a hybrid event, offering runners and walkers the opportunity to participate in person at at 100 West Riverside Drive Jeffersonville, Indiana, or virtually. All proceeds from the event will fund our efforts to reduce the urban heat-island effect, increase our community's urban tree canopy, and support recreation along shady routes that tree planting can create.

Join us on September 18 to run for the trees! Visit www.plant5k.org to sign up.

September 25 - Next Pop-Up Drop-Off event

The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sun Valley Ball Field, 10401 Lower River Road/Ashby Lane Baptist Church, 6617 Ashby Lane. 

Document shredding, prescription medication disposal, and electronics recycling will be in the parking lot of Ashby Lane Baptist Church, 6617 Ashby Lane.

September 29 - Brightside Bash 2021

From Brightside: We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation will be held Wednesday evening, September 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the beautiful Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Tickets are $50 each and are on sale now!

The event will feature food from the fabulous Mayan Café, a 50/50 Raffle, and some truly incredible Wheel of Chance items up for grabs! Each item in our Wheel of Chance selections will only have 20 chances sold so the odds of winning are very good! With items ranging from getaways to golf outings there is something for everyone.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page as we will be featuring items each day leading up to the event but don't wait, with only 20 chances to win each package you don't want to miss your opportunity to purchase a ticket! Drawings for the Wheel of Chance items will be held at the live event on Wednesday, September 29 but you do not need to be present to win.

October 19 - 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 5 – October 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Session 6 – December 21 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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 ad run for 4427 Poplar Level Road

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal August 4 for a Distiller, Rectifier, Bottling, & Sampling license(s) for Old Louisville Whiskey Co. LLC, 4427 Poplar Level Road.

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

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 case as of September 1: 

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane,  Walmart Fulfillment Center

New cases as of September 1: 

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

21-VARIANCE-0134, 1314 Hoertz Avenue, a Variance from section 5.2.2 of the Land Development Code to allow a proposed porch to encroach into the front setback on .07 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

September 13 - Public hearing regarding 1136 Mulberry Street

September 16 - Public hearing regarding 4636 Poplar Level Road

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2b Development Plan for the construction of a new 2,998-square-foot Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

21-CUPPA-0081, 951 Eastern Parkway, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental on 0.14 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

21-CUP-0110, 1000 E. Burnett Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a community service facility on 1.65 acres. OVEC - St. Elizabeth. 

21-CUP-0075, 1050 Wagner Street, a Conditional Use Permit 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 for the Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

4819 Poplar Level Road: 

21-DDP-0073, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a revised District Development Plan to construct an office/warehouse on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MCUP-0004, 4819  Poplar Level Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard/outdoor storage area on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. 

21-WAIVER-0112, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a request for a Landscape Waiver to the required 35-foot landscape buffer along the northwestern property line on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MVARIANCE-0003, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a Modified Variance to allow encroachment into the 25-foot building setback on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

21-SIGNPERMIT-0401, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Sign Permit Application for one double faced illuminated freestanding sign facing Champions Trace Lane on front of building. Fresenius Kidney Care. 

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 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

21-EXTENSION-0014, 1600 Newburg Road, an Extension of a Modified Conditional Use Permit (19CUP1124) for the addition of an access road and parking lot and modification of an existing building at Calvary Cemetery. 

920 Dandridge Avenue

21-LANDSCAPE-0105, 920 Dandridge Avenue, a Landscape Plan for mixed use development. Charles Street/ Dandridge Avenue Housing and Development Office.

21-VARIANCE-0069, 920 Dandridge Avenue, Charles Street/Dandridge Avenue Housing and Office Development, a variance from section 5.2.2 and 5.4.1.D.3 to allow the principal structures to encroach two feet into the required side yard setbacks and for the private yard area to be reduced to 14 percent of the proposed lot area at 902 and 904 Charles Street.

21-WAIVER-0067, 920 Dandridge Avenue, Charles Street/Dandridge Avenue Housing and Office Development, a Landscape Waiver to reduce required tree plantings and screen requirements along the property line between 904 and 906 Charles Street and reduce the required eight-foot screen to six feet. 

21-LANDSCAPE-0084, 4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Landscape Plan for a 14,180-square-foot athletic facility on 10.07 acres in the C2 zoning district. Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

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

4200 Wallingford Lane

21-LANDSCAPE-0127, 4200 Wallingford Lane, a Landscape Plan for a proposed six-plex townhouse on 0.35 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

21-MPLAT-0109, 4200 Wallingford Lane, a Minor Plat to dedicate the right-of-way on .3803 acres in the R-6 zoning district. Wallingford Lane Townhomes.

21-MPLAT-0143, 953 Goss Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create two lots from one on 0.19 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

21-MPLAT-0133, 2806 Newburg Road, Minor Plat to shift a property line.

21-MPLAT-0108, 1471 S. Shelby Street, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create two lots from one on .915 acres in the C1 zoning district.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 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.

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a Large Format Minor Plat to create four tracts from one tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

21-NONCONFORM-0021, for 4025 Franklin Avenue, a Nonconforming Rights Application for two homes in a single family zoning district. 

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.

21-VARIANCE-0105, 1136 Mulberry Street, a Variance from section 5.2.2 of the Land Development Code to allow for a reduction in the side yard setback from two feet to one inch on 0.06 acres in the R5 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. 

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.  

21-WAIVER-0113, 3938 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver to allow a proposed changing image sign to be closer than 300 feet to a residential use. Holy Family. 

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. 

21-WAIVER-0113, 3938 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver to allow a proposed changing image sign to be closer than 300 feet to a residential use. Holy Family. 

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

21-CUP-0102, for 4025 Franklin Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a second unit. 

21-CUP-0098, 4027 Franklin Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit application for a Short Term Rental on .16 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. 

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.

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a Conditional Use Permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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.

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.

Driver licensing

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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