January 27, 2023
Dear Neighbor,
Please take note that the Buechel Bypass will be closed this weekend for repairs to the bridge.
We also have a number of upcoming developments in and near our district. Those are for your information and to let you know how you can weigh in on these proposals, if you choose to do so.
Enjoy the weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson 26th District Councilman
LOUISVILLE, KY (Jan. 26, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the weekend closure of the bridge carrying Buechel Bypass (U.S. 31E/U.S. 150) over a set of railroad tracks in Jefferson County.
The bridge will be closed from 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, from mile point 10.4 to mile point 10.5. That’s between the cross streets of Plaza Avenue and Hikes Lane. During the bridge closure, signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize Hikes Lane, Shepherdsville Road, Buechel Bank Road and Progress Boulevard as the posted detour.
When the Buechel Bypass bridge reopens, the closure of a southbound lane, northbound lane and the northbound off-ramp to Progress Way will be reinstituted. One lane of traffic on the bridge will remain open in both directions.
The various closures were instituted after a February 2021 inspection found deterioration on one of the bridge’s pier caps. The repairs were initially delayed as KYTC and the contractor sought approval from the Norfolk Southern Railroad to work on the bridge section over the tracks. Last year, crews began working under the bridge, in an area not visible to motorists crossing the span. Those repairs have now advanced to a point where the weekend closure of the entire bridge is necessary. The repairs are expected to be completed in spring 2023.
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.
The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 11 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2022.
VITA volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Eligibility for the EITC is based on income, the number of family members and other criteria, such as the age of household members. Working families who earn up to $57,400 may be eligible, and the average credit last year was $2,800.
Tax filing season is now officially underway and the deadline to file this year is April 18. VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing, by appointment only, at several sites. Most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services.
The VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive
- Edison Center, 701 W Ormsby Ave., Ste 201
- Goodwill Resource Center, 909 E. Broadway
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager, LaGrange
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- NABA/Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway
- Vincent de Paul Family Success Center, 1029 S Preston St.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
7901 Sunbury Lane | Short Term Rental
01/24/2023
Barrett Goff plans to submit a Conditional Use Permit application for a short term rental at the property known as 7901 Sunbury Lane, Louisville, Ky 40220. This is currently a single family residence considered to be a “Tri-level” style home. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home has a driveway and an attached 2 car garage which can in total hold 6 cars.
In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, we have been directed to invite you to discuss this proposal before an application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to review the proposed plan and discuss the proposal with the developer. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The meeting to discuss this development proposal will be held on: Tuesday 1/31/23 at 6:00 PM and the location for the meeting is Heine Brother’s, 3965 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, Ky 40220.
At this meeting, Barrett Goff will explain the proposal and then discuss any concerns you have. We encourage you to attend this meeting and to share your thoughts. Neighborhood Meeting Date Correction Reminder
Summary CASE #: 22-CUPPA-0338 PDS CASE MANAGER: Heather Pollock PDS CASE CONTACT PHONE: 502-574-8695 PDS CASE CONTACT EMAIL: Heather.Pollock@louisvilleky.gov ZONING: R-4 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 11 To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design and click on ‘Search Case Information.’
3401 Stony Brook Dr. | Extension
Subject Property: 3401 STONY BROOK DR
Case Number: 23-EXTENSION-0001
Case Manager: John Michael Lawler (Jonathan.lawler@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00PM and continue until all cases are heard.
Location: 514 W LIBERTY STREET, 40202
The applicant is requesting a two-year extension of expiration day on the approved project under case # 16ZONE1032 known as Thomas Station Subdivision (the approved zoning change was for R-4 to R-5 for single family subdivision with 64 lots on 13.8 acres located at 3401 Stony Brook Dr.)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or: Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for: • 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. • 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.
3202 Cawein Way | Short Term Rental
You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a short term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host.
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Date: MONDAY, February 6, 2023 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard
Subject Property: 3202 Cawein Way Case Number: 22-CUP-0359 Case Manager: Chris French (Christopher.French@louisvilleky.gov) 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. 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, February 3, 2023. 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.
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