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You are invited to join Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Middletown Mayor Byron Chapman, members of the Metro Council, and the Library Foundation for the Grand Opening of the new Middletown Library!
Monday, November 15, 10 a.m. 12556 Shelbyville Road
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On Tuesday evening, members of the Minority Caucus held our second in a series of meetings on Public Safety in our community. The first meeting took place earlier this month at the UL Shelby Campus, yesterday’s town hall was held at the Fern Creek Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 65 persons as well as local media attended the meeting which lasted ninety minutes. While the panel of speakers were consistent with the first town hall, the topics by Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields, Louisville Chief of Community Building Keith Talley, Pegasus Institute Executive Director Josh Crawford and Game Changers’ Executive Director Christopher 2X varied from earlier in the month. Following the comments of our panelists, we were able to address attendee questions for the remainder of the program.
Topics covered as part of our Public Safety Town Hall were:
- The need to focus on stopping the recruitment and development of younger persons into gangs or environments that promote violent criminal activity.
- The role a Justice Department Investigation into LMPD Practices will have and what ramifications this will have on our community in terms of changes as well as costs associated with a potential consent decree.
- Efforts to assist homeless persons not only in the Downtown business district but also those persons in suburban areas such as Fern Creek.
- The connection between the reduction of proactive/self-initiated policing and the increase in the murder rate in Louisville.
- The fact that while the murder rate is increasing in many larger cities, Louisville is outpacing many cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
- The need to hold more than just the police accountable, but rather those in the Justice system who are allowing people convicted of crimes to serve little to no time, and thus reducing the punishments for illegal activity.
- The usefulness and reasons for bringing SRO (student resource officers) back into our schools.
- The efforts underway to prevent the victims of violent crime from being adversely affected in school and more importantly preventing retaliation and/or increased likelihood of victims to turn to violence themselves because of such events.
We will now pause and evaluate our first two town halls prior to announcing our next program(s). It is our hope to continue these conversations in 2022 and bring even more opportunities to learn and express your opinions and ideas regarding efforts to curb violent crime in our community.
If you were able to attend one of our forums - thank you. If you weren’t but are interested in attending one in the future, please stay tuned via my regular e-newsletters. We will post the details of our next program(s) in the coming months and hope to see you then.
This week the Louisville Metro Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting unveiled the group’s draft Metro Council districts. The need to redistrict is required every ten years with the release of new Census Data. The Census Data released in late August showed that Jefferson County’s population grew from 741,096 in 2010 to 782,969 in 2020. This growth of approximately 41,000 persons along with the continued shift of people moving into our district and neighboring eastern districts, causes the need to adjust the borders of our 26 Metro Council Districts to ensure that all persons are given fair representation in their local government.
Prior to receiving the numbers from the 2020 Census, members of the Minority Caucus established goals for redistricting. Our goals were to 1) establish districts that kept within 5% population of each other 2) Support efforts to maximize minority representation on the Metro Council, 3) construct districts that were as compact as possible, 4) construct districts based on shared/similar communities and neighborhoods, 5) use natural landmarks and major roads as much as possible to construct succinct districts that are easy for people to understand and 6) try to keep as many people within their districts as is possible.
In the final week of September, the detailed data from the 2020 Census was released. Two weeks later, members of the Minority Caucus were given the precincts that Democrats on the Council would not be using, and then we began the process of creating our districts.
Proposed Maps
The proposed redistricting maps will be available on the Metro Council’s website:
https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/proposed-redistricting-maps-all-26-overall
District 20 will maintain its character as the largest and most rural of districts. With a population of 28, 928, the district will start as one of the smaller districts, in terms of population, but continued development in the district will once again see this district growing at a pace far faster than most. The district Boundaries are made up of Shelbyville Road to the north, Shelby and Spencer Counties to the East and Billtown Road to the west. District 20 includes the southern portion of Jeffersontown as well as large portions of unincorporated southeastern Jefferson County. District 20 is host to the majority of the parks within the 21st Century Parks including Beckley Creek, Pope Lick and the Strand. The district is also home to Charlie Vettiner and Fischerman’s Parks.
Now that maps for all 26 Metro Council Districts are drafted, the next steps will be to file an ordinance to codify these maps, which will be done next week. In addition, the Metro Council is giving people the opportunity to comment on these maps through a few different avenues. The Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting will host a meeting with public comment on Wednesday, October 27 at 5 p.m. If you would like to speak at this meeting please use this link to sign up https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/zxo94sn097k7jt/.
Persons can also share their comments using the following form provided at this link, https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/zc8357e1l1bt0t/. All comments will be made part of the public record and will be shared with the members of the Louisville Metro Council.
Because of the late release of Census Data as well as earlier than normal deadlines for candidates filing for office, the Metro Council will need to pass the final redistricting maps by the end of November. I thank you for your interest in this topic and welcome you to contact my office at 574-1120 or e-mail me at stuart.benson@louisvilleky.gov if you have any questions related to this or any other Metro Council business.
 As mentioned in our June 25th District 20 eNewsletter improvements are underway at Charlie Vettiner Park. Councilman Benson (District 20), Councilman Kramer (District 11) & Councilman Engel (District 22) have contributed funding to covert the five old tennis courts into 12 pickleball courts, as well as paving improvements to build on the new tennis and pickleball courts that were opened last year. The new pickle ball courts are expected to be complete by early December.
Please click the following link to review the design; https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council-district-20/document/charlie-vettiner-pb-plans.
There will also be a butterfly garden and that design will be available for review in an upcoming newsletter.
Preliminary Text Amendment Recommendations
In an effort to provide greater and more equitable access to childcare, the Office of Planning and Design Services (PDS) is reviewing Metro's local zoning restrictions that limit where childcare providers can be located, as well as the related rules that affect their operations including the maximum occupancy of children.
Planning and Design Services held several events beginning with a virtual open house hosted via Cisco Webex Video Teleconferencing on October 5, 2021. Four in person events were also hosted outdoors throughout Louisville Metro from October 9th – 14th. These events were held at Petersburg, California, Iroquois, and Hounz Lane Parks. A questionnaire and place for public comment have been made available on a dedicated webpage for child care found here:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/changes-childcare-regulations
Preliminary recommendations along with a summary of state regulations have been included for your review on the pages that follow.
Staff will produce a report containing its findings and any proposed changes to the Land Development Code for review by the Planning Commission in a Public Hearing. Staff intends to present its finding to the Planning Commission on November 18, 2021. The staff report will be published prior to the public hearing. Following the Planning Commission's review and recommendation, amendments are reviewed by Metro Council and other cities with zoning authority that choose to take up the matter.
Please call or email with any questions.
Planning & Design Services
Joel.dock@louisvilleky.gov
For full details please visit, https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYLOUISVILLE/2021/10/25/file_attachments/1975661/Notice%20of%20Changes%20to%20the%20Child%20Care%20Regulations_Preliminary%20Recommendations.pdf
Tower View Farm and Nursery will be applying for a Conditional Use Permit for their property located at 17310 Taylorsville Lake Road. This is to permit them to operate a commercial greenhouse/plant nursery/landscape material supply facility. An online meeting
was noticed and held on October 14, 2021 and several attendees requested an in person meeting. Therefore, an in-person meeting will take place outdoors (under tent) on the property on Thursday, November 4 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For those that would rather
attend virtually, there is a call-in option. Please note that video streaming will be available by using the below link also. Please email me ahead of time to receive this link digitally to
avoid having to type in all characters. Weak internet connection in the area could result in poor video quality, so if you would like a copy of the revised plan to review during the meeting, please email me to request that as well.
The case manager is Zachary Schwager (zachary.schwager@louisvilleky.gov) and the site is in
Louisville Metro Council District 20. If you have questions about this proposal, you may
contact Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services by phone at (502) 574-6230. Their
address is 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202.
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Phone number for audio only:
Phone Conference ID: 935197059
Feel free to reach out to me with any additional questions or concerns or to request
information prior to the meeting.
21-ZONE-0138 10105 Vista Hills 10105 VISTA HILLS BLVD 20 10/25/2021 11/10/2021 Julia Williams
A change in zoning from RR to R5 for a proposed single family development and to create 5 lots from one.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=21CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=06AEL&agencyCode=LJCMG
21-MPLAT-0180 1776 Plantside Minor Plat 1776 Plantside DR 10/25/2021 11/10/2021 Skyler Petty
a minor subdivision plat to Create two lots from one on 2.7 acres in the C2 zoning district
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=21REC&capID2=00000&capID3=F4290&agencyCode=LJCMG
  Cat of the Week:
You won't hear Cookie Tiger roar because he's one super shy kitty. The approximately 5-year-old, introvert is friendly and accepting of affection, it just takes time to warm up to new people. Cookie Tiger will need a calm, quiet home with plenty of hiding places where he'll feel safe and free to let down his guard. Cookie Tiger's adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He's already neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. For more info about Cookie Tiger, call 502-473-PETS. To meet or adopt Cookie Tiger, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12-6pm daily. Walk-ins welcome.
Dog of the Week
Snow White is waiting for her happy ending. The gorgeous one-year-old Pit Bull mix with the cute cow spots on her ears is a sweet, friendly dog who prefers affection and attention over toys. Snow's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Her adoption also comes with a gift, a dog crate from the non-profit Friends of Metro Animal Services. Snow is friendly with everyone she meets but will need to be the only paw-rincess in her forever home. Child and cat testing are available by request. Snow is approximately one years old and weighs about 50lbs. She's already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Snow, send an email to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Snow, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open to walk-ins from 12-6pm daily.
Subject Property: Tim OHern Blvd
Case Number: 21-STRNAME-0001
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Learn how to participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
You may also participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W
Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate
online or in-person, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to
learn how to connect to the meeting by telephone.
You are invited to attend a review for a Street Name Change to change “Tim OHern Blvd” to “Better
Pizza Place.”
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
Meeting agenda and staff report
More information on zoning processes
Public comment opportunities
Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a
public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
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.
Proposed change in zoning from CTC-2 (Commercial Town Center) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) to allow 17 townhome style buildings, on 2.4 acres, located at 3608 College Drive, in the City of Jeffersontown
Dear Neighbor:
We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our zone change plan to allow 17 townhome style buildings on 2.4 acres on the above referenced property.
Accordingly, we have filed a plan for pre-application review with the Division of Planning and Design Services (DPDS) that has been assigned case number 21-ZONEPA-0129 and case manager, Dante St. Germain. We would like present our plan to you so that we might hear what thoughts you may have.
In that regard, an in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western Louisville East located at 9802 Bunsen Way, Louisville, KY 40299.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at the phone number/email listed above or contact the case manager, Dante St. Germain at:
Phone: (502) 574-4388
Email: Dante.St.Germain@louisvilleky.gov
Mailing Address: Planning & Design Services, 444 S. 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
John C. Talbott
NOTIFICATION OF FILING AND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTICE
RE: CHANGE IN ZONING PRE-APPLICATION
1st and 2nd Tier Adjoining Property Owners of 2125 Blankenbaker Parkway,
Louisville, Kentucky and Stuart Benson (Councilperson for District 2o)
Jon Baker, Esq., Counsel for Oxmoor Auto Group
Neighborhood Meeting for Change in Zoning Pre-Application
We are writing to notify you that a Change in Zoning Pre-Application (Case No. 21-ZONEPA-
0126) has been filed with Metro Louisville Planning & Design Services and to inform you of
an upcoming neighborhood meeting on the above-referenced pre-application.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:oo P.M. at the East
Midlands Conference Room at Best Western Louisville East at 9802 Bunsen Way,
Louisville, Kentucky 40299. The hotel's telephone number is 502-499-000o if you need
directions. The general manager's name is Eric.
Enclosed for your review are the following:
1. The Site Plan
2. LOJIC Map showing the location of the site and surrounding zoning
3. Contact Information
4. Information on how to obtain case information online from Louisville
Metro Planning & Design's online customer service portal
5. "After the meeting" instructions
Oxmoor Auto Group, the Applicant, is requesting a Change in Zoning from PEC, Planned
Employment Center, to C-2, Commercial, to create a dealership for automobile sales on vacant
land on Blankenbaker Parkway near Plantside Drive and Commonwealth Drive. The property
totals nearly 11 acres and is surrounded by property zoned commercial on three sides and
property zoned Planned Employment Center directly across the street. Access to and from the
dealership for automobile sales will be on Blankenbaker Parkway. The closest residential
property is the Blankenbaker Crossings apartment complex that totals more than 3.6 acres, is
zoned R-6, multi-family residential and is on the corner of Plantside Drive and Blankenbaker
Road.
Notice of Virtual Neighborhood Meeting
Case No. 21-ZONEPA-0126
If you desire further information on this rezoning proposal online, use the following link to view
the case file assembled and maintained by Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services:
https://aca-louisville.accela.com/LJCMG/Welcome.aspx?TabName=Home&TabList=Home
Then click on the "Search" tab; then "Planning Applications"; Enter case number in
"Record Number" data field; then click "Record Info" tab.
CASE #: 21-ZONEPA-0126
PDS CASE MANAGER:
Julia Williams
502.574.6942
Julia.Williams@louisvilleky.gov
If you have additional questions about the information you have received with this
notification and/or wish to speak to me directly about the proposal, please feel free to call
me or email me using the contact information provided herein.
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you at the virtual meeting.
For full details about the neighborhood meeting please click on the following link, https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYLOUISVILLE/2021/10/27/file_attachments/1977743/Oxmoor%20Auto%20Group%20notice.pdf
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