My next "Coffee with your Councilman" will be Tuesday, November 22 beginning at 8:00 a.m. We'll meet at the Sawyer Hayes Community Center located at 2201 Lakeland Road. If you haven't attended one of my coffee meetings before, they are great opportunities to hear what's happening in City Hall and share any questions or concerns you have. I hope to see you Tuesday!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 22 at 8 a.m.
WHERE: Sawyer Hayes Community Center, 2201 Lakeland Road
 The image above shows the routes to be salted/plowed this winter by the Metro Snow Team.
It's that time of year again when the threat of winter weather becomes more frequent. The Metro Snow Team (made up of several metro departments including Public Works, Parks, Fleet Services, and Codes and Regulations) has been conducting mock runs since early October to prepare for these events. They'll begin with about 38,000 tons of salt on hand, most of which is stored in the Louisville Mega Cavern. The rest, about 17,500 tons, is stored at four above-ground locations throughout the county. The Snow Team will also continue to pretreat roads with brine when appropriate.
Arterial roads such as Westport Road and La Grange Road will be the top priority as these are the primary commuting paths through the city. Next on the list will be collector-level roads such as Murphy Lane, Chamberlain Lane, and Freys Hill Road. Eastpoint Parkway and other roads that connect to major local employers or hospitals will also be treated. Click here for more information on the process or to access the map that allows you to track the Snow Team's progress during a winter weather event.
Every week, Metro Planning & Design Services (PDS) issues a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These typically include conditional use permits, landscape plans, changes in zoning, and more. There is one case involving property in District 17 this week, a request for waivers regarding the proposed Publix at 10201 Brownsboro Road. The waivers pertain to utilities overlapping the landscape buffer area (this would not affect the required plantings) and the requirement for a certain percentage of the façade to consist of clear windows and doors. There is also a request just outside our district to allow an auto repair facility on 6.5 acres at 13105 Middletown Industrial Boulevard.
Use the link above for more information on these cases or to contact the case manager for either project.
The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Kroger Wild Winter Days now through February 28 with a Dare to Care food drive and discounted admission. Guests who bring at least one food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at Zoo windows (not online) for $9.75 per adult and $6.75 per child/senior. Dare to Care's most needed items include canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, peanut butter, rice, cereal, soup, fruit juice, and pasta.
The Louisville Zoo is open during fall and winter from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (you can stay until 5 p.m.). Click here for more information.
A change in zoning pre-application has been filed regarding a proposal to construct 40 townhomes on individual lots on property located at 1408 N. English Station Road. The applicant scheduled a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal with neighbors/other interested parties and sent a notification regarding the date, time, and location. While the meeting will still be held Monday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m., it will now take place at the First Baptist Church of Anchorage, 11500 La Grange Road. The change in venue was made to provide a meeting place closer to the site in question. Please contact Clifford Ashburner, the applicant's attorney, at 540-2300 or clifford.ashburner@dinsmore.com with any questions.
Looking for something to do with the kids or grandkids over the holiday season? From today through January 1, the Kentucky Science Center is your one-stop shop for family fun offering movies, MakerPlace workshops, and other events. These include:
- December 3 - MakerPlace Workshop (Infinity Mirror Diorama)
- December 9 - $5 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- December 10 - MakerPlace Workshop (Kintsugi Ornaments)
- December 16 and 18 - $5 Movie: Elf
- December 17 - MakerPlace Workshop (Linocut Printmaking)
- December 20 - $5 Movie: Polar Express 3D
Click here to see the full list of events and/or purchase tickets.
Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This also means there will be no newsletter next week. If anything needs to be shared during that time, we'll likely do so through Facebook.
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