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Dear Neighbor,
Even with Summer still technically four days away, it looks like we're already in for a scorcher this Father's Day Weekend. It is still the weekend we recognize all the dads who have played a role in our lives and made us feel like family.
Please be careful in this record-setting June heat. Check on elderly neighbors and family if you can. There are lots of ways to stay cool and keep out of the heat at our parks, pools and splash pads around Louisville Metro. Please be considerate that everyone is trying to keep cool anyway they can.
This weekend we begin local Pride celebrations that recognize our LGBTQIA+ friends and neighbors.
Sunday and Monday we will mark Juneteenth for the second time as a national holiday. Metro Government offices will be closed and services delayed on Monday in observance.
Check events and happenings before you go out - in case they cancel due to the heat. Several events have been cancelled or postponed already.
Have a great weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity this week, which means heat index values will exceed 100 degrees. Most heat-related illnesses involve the elderly or individuals who have chronic illnesses, but also at risk are children, athletes, and outdoor workers.
Cooling centers
Eight Neighborhood Place locations throughout Louisville will be serving as cooling relief centers for those needing to get out of the heat. To find the nearest location, call Metro311 or 574-5000 or visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/NeighborhoodPlace/
Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition program congregate sites operate 14 senior congregate sites for seniors 60 and older which provide a nutritious lunchtime meal and activities at air-conditioned facilities. Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services for a listing of sites, hours and phone numbers to reserve a lunch.
Louisville Free Public Library’s 17 branches are open and operating at regular hours for people who need respite from the heat. Find a branch here: https://www.lfpl.org/branches/index.htm
White Flag
The Coalition for the Homeless coordinates the Operation White Flag program to ensure that individuals experiencing houselessness can find shelter during severe weather. Operation White Flag goes into effect when the temperature or heat index is 95 degrees or higher. A white flag flies outside each participating shelter to show that Operation White Flag is in effect. All persons needing shelter can stay at the participating Operation White Flag shelter while weather conditions persist.
- Wayside Christian Mission (accepts cats and dogs), 432 E. Jefferson St.
- Vincent de Paul (for men only), 1034 S. Jackson St.
- Salvation Army Center (day shelter only), 911 S. Brook St.
Day Shelter space is available at the Salvation Army and Wayside Christian Mission, as well as shelters dedicated for men, women and youth. Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services for a full listing. Representatives of multiple organizations visit encampments regularly to provide connections to shelter, medical care and social services.
When Operation White Flag is in effect, TARC waves fare for those individuals who need transportation to one of the participating shelters. The passenger should alert the driver when boarding and can ride to the nearest shelter fare-free.
With the extreme heat this week here are some hydration tips from LWC!
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Drink before you’re thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, your body has lost up to five cups of water.
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Grab a reusable water bottle. Keep a reusable bottle with you and fill, drink, and repeat throughout the day. Our drinking water, Louisville Pure Tap™, is the best value to stay hydrated, costing less than a penny a gallon. You also may want to fill and freeze a plastic water bottle so you can drink refreshing Pure Tap as the ice melts.
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Drink water when sweating. Anytime you sweat, your body is losing water. Drink plenty of Pure Tap before, during, and after exercise.
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Don't mistake thirst for hunger. It's easy to confuse the two because sometimes you may feel hungry, but your body is actually thirsty.
How do you know if you're hydrated? Check the color of your urine. The more transparent it is, the more hydrated you are. When in doubt, consult a doctor about the recommended water intake specifically for your body.
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Dads get free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Ford’s Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. Families can bring their dad out to see the Zoo’s newest dads: Hartmann’s mountain zebra Gibbs, harbor seal Oscar, and soon-to-be father Masai giraffe Baridi.
Any father may simply inform the attendant at the gate as they enter for free admission. The Zoo encourages others visiting with dad to purchase tickets and parking in advance online for quick entry.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Current hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
This year Juneteenth, June 19th falls on a Sunday which means there will be no waste collection (Recycle or Yard Waste either) on Monday, June 20th. Waste collections will be delayed by one day that week.
Be sure to use the Recycle Coach app to keep up with any unexpected delays or changes in waste collection. You can also learn "what goes where" and get notified about collections and drop-off events.
Residents who rely on private waste haulers should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
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Planting for the future
Apply for tree grants with MSD’s Urban Reforestation Program
Louisville MSD Urban Reforestation Grants will pay for trees planted within MSD’s Drainage Service area including most of Jefferson County. The cities of Anchorage, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, and Shively provide residents and businesses in those municipalities with stormwater/drainage services. Therefore, those four areas are not part of this grant program.
MSD’s Urban Reforestation Grant Program is open to residents, organizations, companies and agencies. Download the Urban Reforestation Grant Application or visit LouisvilleMSD.org/trees for more information. The application deadline is Monday, August 1, 2022, at 5 PM. Please contact Sarah Duker at Sarah.Duker@LouisvilleMSD.org or 502.540.6248 with any questions.
The MSD Urban Reforestation Program plants 1,000 trees annually by working with residents, businesses, municipal organizations and neighborhood associations. These trees redirect an average of 1.35 million gallons of storm-water away from the sewer system every year, decreasing sewer overflows into our waterways. By planting more trees, MSD not only absorbs storm-water but also reduces erosion and flooding, provides shade, reduces noise pollution and carbon dioxide in the air, and provides a habitat for nearby wildlife.
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9am to 12 pm
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8am to 12pm
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 pm
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 pm
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 pm
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 am to 12:30 pm
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 pm
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 pm
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10am to 2pm
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that repairs to the bridge carrying Baxter Avenue (U.S. 31E) over South Fork, a branch of Beargrass Creek, are scheduled to begin Monday, May 16, in Jefferson County.
The repairs will require a full closure of the bridge and a traffic detour of up to 60 days. Weather or other unforeseen factors may delay the project timeline.
The bridge is located next to the former L&N Railroad elevated train platform. Signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize East Liberty Street and Lexington Road during the bridge closure. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 17, 2022, or until funds are depleted.
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
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9017 Taylorsville Rd. CUP (Short Term Rental)
You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a proposed commercial kennel.
Subject Property: 9017 Taylorsville Road
Case Number: 22-CUP-0028
Case Manager: Zach Schwager (Zachary.Schwager@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: MONDAY, June 27, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard
Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings. You may participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate in-person, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to learn about other ways to participate or provide comments.
Additional information including but not limited to plans, documents, presentations, petitions, and photographic evidence may be submitted to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the meeting. If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9:00 A.M. Friday, June 24, 2022. Additional information or comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments. Or visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report.
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.
8308 Watterson Trail (Setback Variance)
You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE to allow a new structure to exceed the maximum allowed front yard setback.
Subject Property: 8308 Watterson Trail
Case Number: 22-VARIANCE-0051
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain (dante.st.germain@louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: January 17, 2022
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: MONDAY, June 27, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will
continue until all cases are heard
Learn how to participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
You may participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W
Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate inperson, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to learn about
other ways to participate or provide comments.
Additional information including but not limited to plans, documents, presentations, petitions, and photographic evidence may be submitted to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the meeting. If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9:00 A.M. Friday, June
24, 2022. Additional information or comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments. Or visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report. 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.
3701 St. Michael Church Drive Private Institutional Use
A Conditional Use Permit to use 3701 St. Michael Church Drive as a Private Institutional Use was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services on 4/25/2022.
Summary:
- A small parking addition in the northwest corner of the site, adding 24 additional parking spots.
- Regrading and replacement of local drainage components immediately adjacent to the church building.
- Installation of a perimeter fence around a portion of the site.
ADDRESS: 3701 St. Michael Church Drive
CASE #: 22 – CUPPA – 0104 – St. Michael Church Dr.
PDS CASE MANAGER: Zachary Schwager
PDS CASE CONTACT PHONE: 502-574-8219
PDS CASE CONTACT EMAIL: Zachary.Schwager@louisvilleky.gov
ZONING: R4 – Residential Single Family
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 26
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design and click on ‘Search Case Information'.
There will be an in-person meeting at 3701 St. Michael Church Drive (in the hall/education building) to discuss the proposal and answer any questions on 06/29/2022 at 6pm.
Please feel free to contact me directly at any point prior to that with any questions or concerns.
If you would like to view the case file, please contact Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services at: Metro Development Center 444 S. Fifth Street, 3rd Floor Louisville, Kentucky 40202 502-574-6230.
St Michael Orthodox Church Campus
3701 St. Michael Church Dr.
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 454-3378
2962 Breckenridge Lane
You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE for a fence height in the side yard setback.
Subject Property: 2962 Breckenridge Lane
Case Number: 22-VARIANCE-0064
Case Manager: Heather Pollock (Heather.Pollock@louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: May 05, 2022
Location: Learn how to participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
You may participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate in person, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to learn about other ways to participate or provide comments.
Additional information including but not limited to plans, documents, presentations, petitions, and photographic evidence may be submitted to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the meeting. If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9:00 A.M. Friday, June
24, 2022.
Additional information or comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments.
Or visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report.
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. You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE for a fence height in the side yard setback.
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: MONDAY, June 27, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard
Alcohol and Beverage License Application
Below, please find an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license being applied for, located at 3741 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY. 40299. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
We are having in-person meetings of Louisville Metro Council and with individuals and groups in our office. We are still exercising caution and following all CDC and Louisville Metro Health Department guidelines. Please call the office or email any requests. Thank you for your cooperation. |
