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In This Issue...

• Two neighborhood meetings -- one for a proposed zone change from R-R to R-4 to allow a 104-lot subdivision on property located at 2605 Echo Trail; and the second meeting for a proposed subdivision plan to allow a 31-lot single family subdivision located at 1505 Echo Trail
• Louisville Metro Animal Services Adoptable Pets of the Week
• Pop-Up Drop Off Waste Disposal Events
• Saratoga Woods Annual Meeting (Time Correction)
• The Board of Elections Needs Elections Officers
• Planning and Design Weekly Activity Report
• ROADSHOW for The Week of Aug. 21, 2022
• Louisville Free Public Library now offers online tutoring service for students, free with a library card

Two neighborhood meetings -- one for a proposed zone change from R-R to R-4 to allow a 104-lot subdivision on property located at 2605 Echo Trail; and the second meeting for a proposed subdivision plan to allow a 31-lot single family subdivision located at 1505 Echo Trail

Two neighborhood meetings -- one for a proposed zone change from R-R to R-4 to allow a 104-lot subdivision on property located at 2605 Echo Trail; and the second meeting for a proposed subdivision plan to allow a 31-lot single family subdivision located at 1505 Echo Trail

Dear Neighbor:

We are writing to invite you to two neighborhood meetings we have scheduled to present neighbors with two different subdivision plans -- one being a zone change and Floyds Fork Development Review Overlay (FFDRO) plan application to allow a 104-lot single family subdivision to be located at 2605 Echo Trail, and the second being a subdivision plan to allow a 31-lot single family subdivision to be located at 1505 Echo Trail.

Accordingly, we filed a zone change and preliminary subdivision plan with development potential transfer under Land Development Code 4.7.7 for pre-application review with the Division of Planning and Design Services (DPDS) that was assigned case number, 22-ZONEPA-0110 and case manager, Jay Luckett for the 104-lot subdivision. We will soon be filing a subdivision plan application for the 31-lot subdivision that will also be assigned a case number and case manager. We would like to show and explain both of these plans to neighbors so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have.

In that regard, a meeting to discuss both plans will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 beginning at 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, Eastwood in the Multipurpose Building located at 16122 Eastwood Cut Off Road, Louisville, KY (park in the upper parking via the frontage road that runs in front of the church. Access the frontage road from either Eastwood Fisherville Road or Eastwood Cut Off Road. Enter the Multipurpose Building located in the rear of the parking lot through the door located on the left side of the building. Go down the stairs to the meeting room. Wheelchair access is available through the back door).
The presentation and discussion of the 104-lot subdivision zone change plan will be held first, followed by the presentation and discussion of the 31-lot subdivision.

Enclosed for your review are the following:
1. The development plan sheets
2. LOJIC site location zoning map sheet showing the location of the sites
3. Detailed summary sheet of both projects
4. Contact information sheet, and Information on how to obtain case information online from PDS’ online customer service portal
5. PDS’ “After the Neighborhood Meeting” sheet
If you are unable to attend the meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me at the number listed above.
We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.
Sincerely,

Nicholas R. Pregliasco
Please click view the invitation letter and development plan:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYLOUISVILLE/2022/08/17/file_attachments/2247067/Neigh%20Mtg%20letter.pdf

Louisville Metro Animal Services Adoptable Pets of the Week

Cat of the Week:

Adult cat adoptions are always free at LMAS’ Animal House Adoption Center. Billlee, a three-year-old gray tabby, owner died in the spring. He bounced around never finding a home before ending up at the shelter. He’s a friendly cat and a good patients for veterinary staff, who have been treating him for anxiety, a result of his unstable lifestyle the past few months. Adopt Billee for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program – a free gift is included! Billee is approximately two years old and he weighs 11 lbs. He’s already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Billee, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12 pm to 6pm daily. To view more adoptable cats and kittens at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/adopt-pet)

Dog of the Week:

Deputy Dawg is ready to lay down the law to a furever family. The message: Must love forever.  The two-year-old German Shepherd mix weigh’s about 70lbs. Deputy Dawg’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program and a free gift is included. Deputy Dawg is already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Deputy Dawg, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd) from 12pm to 6pm daily. No appt. required! To view more adoptable dogs at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/adopt-pet)

Pop-Up Drop Off Waste Disposal Events

Pop-Up Drop-Off Waste Disposal Events | LouisvilleKY.gov

Saratoga Woods Annual Meeting (Time Correction)

Saratoga Woods Annual Meeting (Time Correction)

The meeting will be held August 30 at the SW clubhouse at 4310 Saratoga Woods Dr. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The Board of Elections Needs Elections Officers

The Board of Elections Needs Elections Officers

The compensation for election officers is now up to $300 for the Nov. 8 election.


Registered voters can sign up here-

http://elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/election-officer-information/

Planning and Design Weekly Activity Report

Planning & Design Weekly Activity Report

22-MPLAT-0117 2075 Clark Station Rd 2075 CLARK STATION RD 20 08/09/2022 Clara Schweiger
A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 1 on 15.3 acres in the R-4 zoning district.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=22REC&capID2=00000&capID3=C8944&agencyCode=LJCMG

ROADSHOW for The Week of Aug. 21, 2022

Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

• I-Move Kentucky (I-64 / I-71 / I-265): Find the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/.
• Sherman Minton Bridge (I-64 & US 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN): Find the latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.
• I-64, I-65, I-71, I-264, I-265 & KY 841: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping and pavement marker work in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
• I-71: Nightly lane closures and delays possible in the northbound lanes from mile marker 3.7, near the bridge over Blankenbaker Lane, to mile marker 9, near the I-265 interchange, and in the southbound lanes from mile marker 8, just past the interchange, to mile marker 3.7 for asphalt paving. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
• I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Exit 35A to I-71 North and the right lane of I-265 South between I-71 and KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, for concrete slab repairs. Motorists wanting I-71 North should seek an alternate route.
• KY 841 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, through the southbound bore of the East End Tunnel. A contractor will be replacing a traffic camera.
• U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue): Crews will be working on sidewalks and occupying parking lanes between Bonnycastle Avenue to Bardstown Road. Overnight lane closures may be possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for additional sidewalk work that cannot be completed from parking lanes. This is part of an overall Highway Safety Improvement Program within the Bardstown Road corridor.
• U.S. 31E (Baxter Avenue): The bridge carrying traffic over South Fork, a branch of Beargrass Creek, is closed for repairs. Posted detour: Cooper Street to Payne Street to Lexington Road to East Liberty Street and vice versa. The project is expected to be completed in late summer or early fall 2022.
• U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane of the bridge closed over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile point 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection in 2021. It’s not an active construction zone, and the affected area isn’t visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has signed an agreement with the railroad, and a contract has been awarded to perform repairs.
• KY 146 (New LaGrange Road): Nightly lane closures possible from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) at mile point 0.017 to Whipps Mill Road at mile point 2.565 for milling and asphalt resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
• KY 864 (Fegenbush Lane):  Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to construct a left turn lane on Fegenbush Lane at Fenwick Drive. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
• KY 864 (Poplar Level Road): Daily lane closures and delays are possible 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poplar Level Road and East Indian Trail intersection for the installation of a new traffic signal to replace the existing signal. Work is expected to begin on Monday, Aug. 22.
• KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway): Overnight lane closures are possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Aug. 27 between Ellingsworth Lane and U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road). A contractor is paving that section of the road. Motorists will be directed through the work zone project via flaggers.
• KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures are possible on Blue Lick Road between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023.
• KY 1703 (Baxter Avenue): Closed thru Tuesday, Aug. 23, between Tyler Park Drive and Castlewood Avenue as part of a rehabilitation of Tyler Park bridge. Motorists should follow this posted detour: Eastern Parkway to Bardstown Road to Grinstead Drive and vice versa. The rehabilitation project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2022.

BULLITT COUNTY

• I-65: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform pavement striping in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
• I-65 South: The right turn lane on Exit 116 for KY 480 West (Cedar Grove Road) toward KY 61 (Preston Highway) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and on some Saturdays. The closures are possible through Sept. 9. The left turn lanes to KY 480 East will remain open. The closure is for a utility company to relocate a gas main in advance of proposed interchange improvements. Motorists should follow this posted detour: Continue to I-65 South Exit 114 for Ohm Drive (KY 3538), proceed to KY 61 North, then turn right onto KY 480 East.
• KY 1526 (John Harper Highway): Overnight lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday thru Friday for asphalt milling and paving between East Blue Lick Road (mile point 11.158) and Spring Meadow Drive (mile point 12.6).  The project is expected to be completed summer 2022.
• KY 1526 (Knob Creek Road): Weekday lane closures and delays are possible between KY 44 (mile point 0) and Martin Hill Road (mile point 3.75) for asphalt paving. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

• I-64: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform pavement striping in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
• I-64: Daily lane shifts and traffic delays are possible from mile marker 47 to mile marker 52 for an ongoing bridge replacement project. The four sets of bridges being replaced are over KY 2817 (Cardwell Lane) at mile point 51.5; KY 151 (Graefenburg Road) at mile point 46.4, South Benson Creek at mile point 49.1 and KY 1665 (Evergreen Road) at mile point 49.8. The project is expected to be completed in late fall 2023. On I-64 West, rolling roadblocks will be conducted between exit 53 (U.S. 127/Lawrenceburg Road) and exit 48 (KY 151), both in Franklin County. On I-64 East, rolling roadblocks will be conducted between exit 43 (KY 395/Waddy Road) in Shelby County to exit 48 (KY 151) in Franklin County. The rolling roadblocks are for construction accessibility and will occur during non-peak daytime hours. Message boards will be placed approximately eight miles ahead of the rolling roadblocks advising motorists of current conditions in each direction, and law enforcement will be maintaining rolling roadblock restrictions.
• U.S. 60 (Versailles Road): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Ringo Drive (mile point 11.346) and Brighton Park Boulevard (mile point 11.556) for asphalt resurfacing. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Use caution while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. The project is expected to be completed in late summer 2022.
• U.S. 60 (Versailles Road): Westbound lanes shifted between Jett Boulevard/Chenault Road and KY 1681 (Duncan Road) at the I-64 interchange. Motorists should follow signs and reduce speed to navigate thru the work zone. The route is being widened for additional left-turn lanes to the Interstate 64 eastbound and westbound on-ramps. Another right-turn lane will also be constructed on the I-64 westbound off-ramp to U.S. 60. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2022.
• KY 1659 (Glenns Creek Road/McCracken Pike): Full roadway closure due to 500-foot slide caused by heavy rain and flooding. Slide location is between Glenns Creek Road/McCracken Pike/KY 1659 (mile marker 1) and Harrod Carter Concrete (mile marker 2) in Franklin County. Engineers are researching an appropriate repair option. Motorists should follow signed detour: Duncan Road/KY 1681 to Versailles Road/U.S. 60 (in Woodford County) to the East-West Connector/KY 676 (in Franklin County).

HENRY COUNTY

• I-71: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform pavement striping in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

OLDHAM COUNTY

• I-71: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform pavement striping in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
• I-71: Nightly lane closures reducing traffic to one lane from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. are possible between the KY 53 overpass and the Oldham/Henry County line for resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
• KY 53 (South First Street): From the I-71 South ramp to Crystal Drive, a new traffic configuration will be in place and lane closures may also be possible for work related to the intersection’s widening. In addition, a lane closure will be possible on the I -71 South exit 22 for KY 53 Ballardsville and LaGrange. The ramp will remain open.

SHELBY COUNTY

• I-64: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping and pavement marker work in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
• I-64: Lane shifts and closures are possible for installation of rumble strips, pavement markers and pavement striping between KY 1790 (Hooper Station Road ) overpass at mile marker 38 and exit 43 for KY 395 (Waddy Road). Reductions to one lane are possible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
• U.S. 60 (Main Street): Nightly lane closures and delays expected from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, thru Thursday, Aug. 25, between KY 53 and the Clear Creek Bridge in Shelbyville for milling and paving. The project is expected to be completed by Fall 2022.
• KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive at mile point 6.4 to U.S. 60 at mile point 8. Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the project duration. The project is expected to be completed by late fall 2022.
• KY 55 (Taylorsville Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from Gordon Lane at mile point 6 to U.S. 60 at mile point 8 for pavement markings. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2022.
• KY 55: Safety improvements will take place between KY 155 in Spencer County and KY 148 (Finchville Road) in Shelby County. The construction includes widening shoulders, extension of culvert pipes, ditch cleaning and tree clearing. The project also includes curve realignments. KY 55 may be reduced to one lane of traffic during the project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations and temporary traffic signals. There are no time restrictions on daily lane closures. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023.
• KY 1848 (Todd’s Point Road): Safety improvements will take place between Grand Central Drive at mile point 6.4 and KY 362 (Aiken Road) at mile point 10.6. Safety improvements include ditching operations to improve drainage, adding shoulders to eliminate the current drop-offs in certain areas, new signage and a curve realignment. During construction, KY 1848 may be reduced to one lane during daytime hours. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flaggers. The project is expected to be completed by late fall 2022.

SPENCER COUNTY

• KY 2814 (Whitfield Lane): Crews working on the shoulders after replacing a series of pipes between mile point 0, near Ridgecrest Drive and Masters Lane, and mile point 1.2, near KY 1319 (King’s Church Road). The project is expected to be completed in summer 2022.
• KY 55: Safety improvements will take place between KY 155 in Spencer County and KY 148 (Finchville Road) in Shelby County. The construction includes widening shoulders, extension of culvert pipes, ditch cleaning and tree clearing. The project also includes curve realignments. KY 55 may be reduced to one lane of traffic during the project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations and temporary traffic signals. There are no time restrictions on daily lane closures. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023.

TRIMBLE COUNTY

• I-71: Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform pavement striping in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

WORK ZONE TIPS

1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can follow us on the social media links below.
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.

* Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, striping, pavement marking and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district daily.

Get road construction updates on KYTC District 5 web page. Follow KYTCDistrict5 on our Facebook page or on our Twitter page.

Louisville Free Public Library now offers online tutoring service for students, free with a library card

It’s back to school season and the Louisville Free Public Library is excited to announce another free resource to help students in our community succeed! Brainfuse HelpNow is an online tutoring service offering access to virtual one-on-one tutoring in a range of subjects for K-12 students seven days a week. Students can chat with tutors in real-time (2-11 p.m.), get help with math problems, have papers reviewed using Brainfuse’s Writing Lab, discuss practice test results, and more. HelpNow even offers live FAFSA help and online practice tests.

Brainfuse employs more than 3,000 tutors—most are retired teachers or graduate students and all have a minimum of a 4-year degree (97% have masters degrees). To access HelpNow, simply visit LFPL.org/HomeworkHelpNow.

Need access to a computer or internet? Stop by any of our 17 area library locations today.

HelpNow and all of the Library’s Homework Help resources are free with a valid library card. To learn more, click on Homework Help on the teens or kids pages of LFPL.org. For more information, call (502) 574-1611.

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