District 20 eNewsletter - March 27, 2023

Stuart Benson Metro Council District 20 eNewsletter
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Councilman Stuart Benson
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1120
Angela Webster
Legislative Assistant
angela.webster@louisvilleky.gov

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Neighborhood Meeting for a  Proposed Conditional Use Permit Case No. 23-CUPPA-0041 14200 Spegal Lane

Life of Faith Church 14200 Spegal Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40299

Neighborhood Meeting Adjacent Property Owners and nearby Residents, This letter is intended to inform you of a meeting scheduled to present our preliminary Conditional Use Permit (CUP) plan and discuss the proposed project for property located at 14200 Spegal Lane. The property is currently zoned R-4 and is home to the Life of Faith Church.

The proposed project is to add Multi-Purpose Building to the overall campus. According to the Land Development Code (LDC), Churches are considered an Institution and all Institutions must obtain a CUP for any new construction project. One of the first steps in the CUP process is to hold a Neighborhood Meeting to explain the process and the proposed project. Included with this letter are the CUP Site Plan, LOJIC Map of the surrounding area and a flyer that discusses what to expect “After the Neighborhood Meeting”.

A meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the existing Life of Faith Church complex at 14200 Spegal Lane, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 to discuss the Plan with interested neighbors. If you should have any questions regarding the meeting or the project in general, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Marv Blomquist, Civil Engineer for the Project, at 502-429-0105. We look forward to meeting with you on August 30th and addressing your questions and concerns. Sincerely, Mr. Marv A. Blomquist, P.E. President Blomquist Design Group, LLC


Temporary Road Closure Notice for N English Station will not be closed this weekend but the weekend of March 25th & 26th

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N. English Station is anticipated to be milled and paved on Friday night 3/24 and Saturday 3/25.  We will not close the road this coming weekend as originally planned.


Paving Projects & Road Work scheduled for the week of March 27

 

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works road safety improvement and paving projects scheduled for the week of March 27.

 Note: the schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather and/or operational factors.

  • Dawson Hill Rd. from Brush Run Rd. to county line

We will also be milling and repaving N. English Station Rd. from Aiken Rd. to Old Henry Rd. on Friday night 3/31 into the morning of Saturday 4/1.   


Party for the Planet Returns to Louisville Zoo

Party for the Planet Returns to Louisville Zoo

April 1, 2023 marks the start of the Louisville Zoo’s annual celebration, Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. The celebration features recycling partners every weekend in April and special discounted admission prices on Fun Day Mondays: April 10, 17 and 24. The celebration culminates on Sunday, April 30 when we observe Earth Day with $5 off on-site admission, free parking and eco-partner displays. Also featured at the event will be winning submissions from the Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest, which has a special emphasis on pollinators this year. For more information about all Earth Month activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/earth. 

“We are proud to once again host this exceptional month-long celebration of earth’s remarkable ecosystems.” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “Wildlife needs everyone to thrive, and we invite everyone to join in the effort. Party for the Planet provides the perfect opportunity to help better the bond between people and our planet, with recycling weekends and deeply discounted admission for everyone to come learn the many ways they can help promote and protect wildlife and wild places. Big thanks to LG&E and KU Foundation for making the entire month of festivities possible.”

“Our earth and its resources are precious, and this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them,” said Claire Simms, LG&E and KU Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs. “We’re proud to continue this long-standing partnership with the Zoo to help foster this tradition and a love of the environment within our community.”

Recycling weekends

April 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, and 22 – 23

Each weekend in April, the Zoo will host a different conservation organization to offer ways for guests to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends. Guests can enjoy special animal presentations, keeper talks, as well as tips and suggestions to help protect wildlife and wild places.

 

Louisville ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 13

The most unique and wildest blend of ZooPoopyDoo compost will be made available for sale each Saturday in April from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $45 per scoop. Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. Only open-top truck beds and trailers will be loaded. To purchase online, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo.

 

Fun Day Mondays

April 10, 17, 24

Guests can enjoy $7.25 admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking of $7 is not included. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Land Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.

 

Trashformation Winners Announced

Saturday, April 22

The Zoo will announce the winners of its pollinator-themed Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest on social media including Facebook and Twitter (@louisvillezoo) and Instagram (@LouisvilleZooOfficial) on globally recognized Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. To avoid conflicts with Louisville area festivities and activities on April 22, the Zoo will celebrate Earth Day later in the month of April.

 

Earth Day Observed at the Zoo

Sunday, April 30

Party for the Planet culminates with $5 off admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo will also display the winners of its Trashformation Art Contest in the pollinator garden space near the Butterflies n’ Blooms exhibit at the Zoo. Admission discount cannot be applied to any online ticket purchases and will only be applied during transactions made at the Zoo’s admission windows on April 30.

 

Visit louisvillezoo.org/earth for full details about all Party for the Planet activities.

The Zoo is open daily, year-round. Spring/Summer hours now through September 17; the Zoo will be open 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

 

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).


Meetings Regarding Proposed TARC Route Cuts

 

What Louisville bus routes is TARC proposing to cut?

Under TARC's proposal, the following express routes, which all run Monday to Friday during the busier morning and evening travel periods, will get eliminated:

Route 17X Bardstown Road Express: The route runs between downtown, Fern Creek and Glenmary Farms. It avoids the at-times-congested stretch of Bardstown Road in the Highlands area by going on the Watterson Expressway and Interstate 65.
Route 31X Middletown Express: The route takes commuters between downtown and the Middletown area via Shelbyville Road and I-64.
Route 40X Jeffersontown Express: The route runs between downtown and Jeffersontown, mainly via Billtown Road, Taylorsville Road and I-64.
Route 61X Plainview Express: The route runs between downtown and several East End areas, such as Middletown, via I-64, and it stops by a number of housing developments, including the Plainview Apartments off Hurstbourne Parkway.
TARC said "adequate service" will continue to be provided through the local, non-express service for routes 17, 31 and 40, with the most of the Plainview Express route also served by Route 31.Manage Subscription

What local bus routes may TARC adjust?

TARC is also proposing to adjust six routes. Here are the proposals, and TARC's comments:

Route 4 - Fourth Street: The route will "extend to New Cut Road to improve access to Walmart and offer a one-seat-ride from Downtown Louisville to the New Cut and Outer Loop area. Some minor adjustments to service times will also be implemented, and service to Strawberry Lane will be discontinued."
Route 6 - Sixth Street: The route "will add trips to University of Louisville St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and will reduce route frequency from 30 to 40 minutes between buses on weekdays, and from 50 to 60 minutes on weekends."
Route 10 - Dixie Rapid: The Bus Rapid Transit route will be "extended south of Dixie Gardens to pick up morning and afternoon trips to Watson Lane, due to Route 18 realignment to the Manslick Road area. Minor adjustments to service times on Route 10 will be implemented."
Route 18 - Dixie Highway: The route will get "rerouted to Manslick Road just north of Crums Lane, traveling along Bluegrass to Hazelwood to St. Andrews Church Road. The route will also travel along Stonestreet Road, 3rd Street Road and Valley Station to provide service to the University of Louisville Medical Center Southwest and Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest Campus. There will be major changes to service times, and changes in frequency on this route from 30 to 40 minutes all day."
Route 72 - Clarksville: The route that travels between downtown Louisville and several stops in Southern Indiana "will have adjustments to service times and stop locations on weekdays, including frequency changes to 50-minutes all day. No adjustments to Saturday and Sunday service are proposed."
Route 74 - Chamberlain Lane to River Ridge: The route between major employment centers in Louisville's East End and in Southern Indiana will "provide service from Downtown Louisville to Accomack Drive, and create new, semi-express morning and afternoon service from Downtown Louisville to Westport Road. Changes to this route will also improve service to Ballard High School, and the new Veterans (Affairs) Hospital site."
How can residents comment on the proposed TARC route changes?

Three open house meetings to accept public comment and go over TARC's proposed changes "in greater detail" are taking place this week, according to the transit agency. Their locations and times:

Southwest Public Library, 9725 Dixie Highway, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Middletown Library, 12556 Shelbyville Road, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 6



Neighborhood Meeting for a proposed rezoning of 12515 Taylorsville Road

Solar Over Louiville is Here Again!

 12515 Taylorsville Road
Case No. 23-ZONEPA-0035


Dear Neighbor:


WMG Development has filed an application to rezone the property at 12515 Taylorsville
Road from PD to C-1. The proposed development, Marketplace at Tucker Station Road, will
include a grocery store and three smaller retail buildings. In addition, the plan will include
extensive landscaping along Taylorsville Road, Tucker Station Road and the potential future right
of way for Urton Lane.


Under the current Planning Commission By-laws, we are inviting nearby property owners,
residents and neighborhood group representatives to a neighborhood meeting to discuss the
proposal as indicated below.


MEETING:
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.


If you questions about the meeting, please contact Shannon Johnson at
Shannon.Johnson@dinsmore.com or 502-540-2341 or contact Vicki Miller at
Vicki.Miller@disnmore.com or 502-540-2320.

For additional information click here


In preparation of the meeting, please be advised of the following:

1. Summary of Project:
The proposed development, Marketplace at Tucker Station Road, will include a
grocery store and three smaller retail buildings. The proposed development will
incorporate design elements from the Tyler Town Center PD, as well, as shown on
the proposed development plan attached.
Location: Sojurn Church
11412 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
March 16, 2023
Property: 12515 Taylorsville Road
2. Proposed Development Plan
Attached please find a copy of the proposed development plan for your review.
3. Location of Proposed Project
Attached please find a map showing the location of the property for the proposed
project.
4. Contact Information
Planning and Design Services Attorney for Applicant
Jay Luckett Clifford H. Ashburner
Planning and Design Services Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Metro Development Center 101 S Fifth Street, Suite 2500
444 S 5th Street, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Louisville, KY 40202 Phone: 502-540-2300
Phone: (502) 574-6230 Email: Clifford.Ashburner@dinsmore.com
Email: Jay.Luckett@louisvilleky.gov
Plan prepared by:
Ann Richard
Land Design & Development, Inc.
503 Washburn Avenue, Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: 502-426-9374
Email: Richard@LDD-Inc.com
If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to submit comments on the
record for the Planning Commission, please forward those comments in writing to
the above referenced Contact at Planning and Design Services.
5. Case Information
To obtain documents related to this proposal, please visit:
http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design and click on Search Case
Information, select the planning tab, and enter 23-ZONEPA-0035.
6. After the Neighborhood Meeting
Attached please find a copy of the After the Neighborhood Meeting flier produced
by Louisville Metro Planning and Design for your review.
If you have any questions you‘d like us prepared to answer, please contact me at the above
email address.


Sincerely,
Clifford H. Ashburner


Mayor's Give A Day Celebration of Service

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Louisville Metro Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report

23-CUPPA-0092 Short Term Rental 4915 HOPEWELL RD 20 03/17/2023 04/05/2023 Molly Clark
a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 4.354 acres in the RR zoning district
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=01MJC&agencyCode=LJCMG

23-LANDSCAPE-0048 Catalpa Farms Section 10 3208 OLD CLARK STATION RD 20 03/20/2023 Christopher Karrer
A revised landscape and tree preservation plan on 101.63 acres in the R4 zoning district
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=40868&agencyCode=LJCMG

23-LANDSCAPE-0024 Sunshine Blankerton Old Heady Development
02/01/2023 03/29/2023 Christopher Karrer
A landscape plan for a single-family residential development.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=15918&agencyCode=LJCMG


CHARITY INSIDE & OUTSIDE YARD SALE

 

APRIL 15TH 2023 8 am - 1 pm

AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY

3408 COLLEGE DR JEFFERSONTOWN, KY 40299

PROCEEDS TO FUND OUR VETERAN & COMMUNITY PROJECTS



Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner' Library Office Hours

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The Land Development Code Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the Land Development Code consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

City Planners from Louisville Metro's Office of Planning and Design Services will be available to answer questions from zoning and discuss the ongoing Land Development Code Reform project. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!




TreeFest Louisville

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2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. 

2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday

March 18

Louisville Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd

April 1

Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln

May 20

Fern Creek High/Elementary, 8815 Ferndale Rd

June 24

Doss High, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd (tentative)

July 22

Louisville Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd

August 26

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

September 16

Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln

October 21

Shawnee Park

November 18

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accepted Items: 

  • Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
  • Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled) 
  • Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
  • Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
  • Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
  • Large household items (landfilled) 
  • Documents for shredding (recycled)
  • Prescription medication (disposed properly)

Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.

Not Accepted:

  • Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
  • Concrete, bricks, rocks
  • Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
  • Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility)
  • Latex paint (disposal information)
  • Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
  • Tree trunks  
  • Boats, hot tubs
  • Items from businesses
  • Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)

For more information please click the following link, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events

 


2023 Open Data Day

 

All aboard our new open data portal! Come join us Saturday, April 15th for an open data event. At this event you will get the chance to meet the staff behind Louisville Metro's Open Data, get to learn abou tthe new open data platform, and ask questions about our data.

We will have scavenger hunts (with prizes), surveys and a showcase of some of our employee's data sets.

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the future of Open Data and share your thoughts and ideas. We, here at Metro, appreciate and value your feedback!

This is a free event.  Please register now to reserve your seat!  Food and drink will be provided.

10:30 AM -Doors Open

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Welcome | Ice Breaker

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Overview of Louisville Metro and LOJIC Open Data Portals

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM - American Rescue Plan Dashboards & Resilience and Community Services Dashboards

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM - Open Discussion – How are others using Open Data?

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM - Food | Virtual Scavenger Hunt | Networking

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM - Closing Remarks / Prizes





Fern Creek HS Hiring Events for Employers

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Popular Events for Adults Return to the Louisville Zoo in 2023

 

 The Louisville Zoo announces the return of several popular events created to engage adult guests. The Zoo, home to popular family-friendly events like Boo at the Zoo and Wild Lights, hopes to broaden its appeal to older Zoo members with more adult-centric events for 2023. Designed to entertain, educate and engage, this season’s lineup features a morning class about pollinator gardens, drink specials in relaxing Zoo settings, movies perfect for date night and more. 

 

Monarchs and Mimosas

Monarchs and Mimosas is back on April 29 and September 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Guests, ages 21 and older, will learn how to create their own pollinator garden while enjoying refreshing mimosas and pastries. Zoo educators will provide guidance on the types of plants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators, how to identify the best location and type of garden for specific spaces, and how to manage plants to provide the best habitat year-round. Participants will also be able to take home their own milkweed plant to begin their home habitat. Ironweed Native Plant Nursery will host a native plant sale at the front of the Zoo. No admission is required to visit the plant sale. Monarchs and Mimosas is $40 per person. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/mimosas.

 

Hump Day Happy Hours

The ever-popular Hump Day Happy Hours begin Wednesday, May 10 with Sunset Safari. Located in the heart of the Zoo’s popular African zone, this 21-and-older event includes specialty cocktails, appetizers and exclusive animal demonstrations and interactions. Tickets include entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine, or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Hump Day Happy Hour series continues July 12, September 13 and October 11; the event themes and locations can be found on the Zoo’s website. Happy Hours run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $40 each. Space is limited for these exclusive experiences; tickets are on sale at louisvillezoo.org/happyhours.

 

Trivia Nights

Trivia Nights make their return to the Zoo June 21 and August 16. These fun-filled evenings will feature music, prizes and of course, trivia! Food and drink specials will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Advance registration is required; tickets go on sale April 19 at louisvillezoo.org/trivia.

Late Night Date Nights

New for 2023, the Zoo has added a few film favorites to their popular summer movie series on June 30 and July 28. Gates open at 8 p.m.; movies will be shown under the stars in the Zoo’s Oasis festival field beginning at sundown. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For additional details, including movie titles, visit louisvillezoo.org/late-night-date-night.

 

Two additional summer events for adults include Friends of the Louisville Zoo’s Zoofari! (June 10) and Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too! (August 26). To learn more, visit louisvillezoo.org/friends.

 

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through September 17, the Zoo’s hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. We are dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Established in Established in 1969, the Friends of the Louisville Zoo (FOZ) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission of “raising funds to protect a legacy.” The 100% volunteer-driven Board organizes and hosts two events annually to support special projects and the enhancement and expansion of the Louisville Zoo.



Fern Creek Women's Club Cards & Games Party

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Military, Veterans & First Responders Children's 7th Annual Appreciation Day

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Honor Those Who Have Served in the Viet Nam War

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Charity Inside/Outside Yard Sale

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BRIGHTSIDE SPRING COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEANUP

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Shakespeare in Beckley Creek Park

Please bring your chairs or blankets and join us May 14th at 2pm for Hamlet!

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