District 9 eNews 3-23-23

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Councilman Andrew Owen

Councilman Andrew Owen
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1109
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Jasmine Presley

Jasmine Presley
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3908
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A Message From Andrew

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Happy Spring!

I’m on my way to a Louisville Independent Business Alliance event tonight, and as the weather warms up and we all start to come out of our Winter shells, I want to remind everyone to continue to shop Locally!   When you purchase the yard seed, the mulch, the ground cover, the annuals, the new lawn equipment; do so from a local retailer.  By supporting our local shops and businesses we not only strengthen our communities, the money we spend stays in the Louisville community.  Of all the choices we make, deciding to keep our spending local is one of the most impactful we can make in making sure a rising tide lifts all boats in Louisville.  I have said many times, there are other districts in Metro Louisville that have great architecture, great people, great history, and great institutions.  For my money, what makes District 9 the best district of the 26, is the breadth and depth of local shops and businesses.  Let’s keep it that way.     


Rightsizing Meeting Tonight

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I invite the District 9 community to attend the third public meeting tonight, March 23, to discuss the rightsizing of Frankfort Avenue.  The meeting will be hosted by myself, Louisville Forward, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and will be held at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Children’s Home, located at 2823 Frankfort Avenue.

Rightsizing is also referred to as a road diet or road reconfiguration. It’s a proven safety countermeasure according to the Federal Highway Administration. Rightsizing makes streets safer by reducing speeds and weaving between lanes.

The whole of Frankfort Avenue will be discussed, primarily between Stilz Avenue and Lexington Road. There are currently four lanes on Frankfort Avenue, which will be converted into two travel lanes with a center turn lane.

Two proposed renderings are available online. The Alternative 1 striping plan was last updated on December 2, 2022, and is available here: https://louisvilleky.gov/vision-zero-louisville/document/draft-us-60-frankfort-ave-resurfacing-reconfiguration-12122022.

The alternative 2 striping plan was last updated on March 10, 2023, and is available here: https://louisvilleky.gov/vision-zero-louisville/document/us-60-frankfort-avenue-rightsizing-alternate-2.

More information about this project is available online here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/vision-zero-louisville/roadway-reconfiguration-right-sizing.


D9 Community Conversations

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I invite you to attend our first D9 Community Conversation of the year.  The Community Conversations will offer an opportunity for residents to meet with me at different locations around the district. The meetings will be held in the evenings at 6:30 p.m.  The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the United Crescent Hill Ministries, located at 150 S. State Street.  For more information about the meeting, please contact my office at 574-1109.


District 9 Community Cleanups

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Our office will be participating in and organizing a few different community cleanups in April, in tandem with the Mayor’s Give A Day Celebration of Service starting April 1st, and we invite you to join us if you are interested in volunteering!  Please see below for more information and save the dates:

Frankfort Ave Cleanup
Date: April 15th
Location:  Frankfort Ave & Keats (Meet at the public parking lot next to Con Huevos)
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Register here

Beargrass Creek River Sweep
Date:  April 22nd
Location:  Meet at Ledge Rd at Lexington
Time:  9am - 12pm

Champions Park Cleanup
Date:  April 29th
Location: 2050 River Rd (Champions Park)
Time:  10am – 12pm


Pop-Up Drop-Off Event

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The next Pop-Up Drop-Off will be Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church. Electronics recycling, document shredding, and medication disposal will be at Ashby Lane Baptist. All other categories will be at Sun Valley Park. 

Be sure to follow the accepted items guidelines and keep your categories separated for easy and fast off-loading! Unbundled yard debris and construction debris will NOT be accepted. For more information visit Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.


Get Free Tax Help

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to households that earned $66,000 or less in the previous year. VITA is a financial stability initiative of Louisville Asset Building Coalition which is supported by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, Metro United Way and numerous partners and volunteers.

At 11 VITA sites across the community, IRS-certified volunteers provide free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing both in-person (by appointment at several sites) or via drop-off services.  See more details and how to schedule an appointment.


Clifton & Crescent Hill Neighborhood Plan

The Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan, which began in May 2022, is in the final stage of the planning process. Please take a few minutes to review the draft goals, objectives, and recommendations for the plan on the plan website at www.cliftoncrescenthillplan.com. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 24th, 2023. If you have any questions, reach out to Rachel Casey in the Office of Advanced Planning at rachel.casey@louisvilleky.gov.


Save the Date for Easter Events

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Mark your calendars for the upcoming Easter Events in District 9!

Crescent Hill Easter Egg Hunt at 10am Sharp on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S Peterson Avenue.  There will be three simultaneous egg hunts by age groups.  Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets!

Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade on Saturday April 8th at 11:30am.  The parade will travel from Stilz to Pope street leaving at approximately 11:30-11:45am.


4th Annual Crescent Hill Tree Giveaway

The Crescent Hill Garden Club is once again offering free Appalachian Redbuds, a Kentucky native species, to residents for planting in the neighborhood as part of their annual signature tree project. 

To be eligible to receive a free tree, you must be a homeowner in Crescent Hill.

Trees will be ready for delivery the first week in April and planting assistance will be available if needed.  Trees are available on a first come, first serve basis as quantities are limited. One tree per person.  Help us restore the tree canopy and plan to plant a tree this spring!

To reserve your tree, contact Denise Peterson at 502.889.0086 or denisepeterson48@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.


Solar Over Louisville

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Louisville Metro Government’s Mayor’s Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES) and the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) to launch the 2023 Solar Over Louisville solarize program! Solar Over Louisville makes going solar easy by connecting participants with vetted and trustworthy solar installers, providing a step-by-step walk-through of the solar installation process, and helping participants access discounted rates on solar. Going solar will help you reduce your energy bills, potentially increase your property’s value, support local solar jobs, and help Louisville meet its goal of using 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040!

On March 2nd, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg made the announcement that Solar Energy Solutions and Icon Solar Power have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants as the designated vetted solar installation partners for the 2023 Solar Over Louisville campaign! Both companies are regionally based and bring several years of experience and professionalism. By connecting Solar Over Louisville participants with the vetted installers, we are eliminating the hassle for residents to vet an installer themselves and also helping them access a great wholesale discount of 15-23%.

In 2022, Solar Over Louisville installed solar on over 90 homes. Join this growing community today! The program is open to residents, small businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, and other small non-residential properties in Louisville/Jefferson County and surrounding counties. To learn more about the program and sign up, please visit: www.100PercentLou.com/2040

We also invite you to register for one of our upcoming Solar Over Louisville Workshops by clicking the links below. At these workshops, you can hear directly from the installers, learn more about the process, and ask questions! 

Workshop 1 (Virtual - Zoom)
Thursday, March 16, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register in advance.

Workshop 2 (In-Person – LFPL Main Library at 301 York Street)
Saturday, April 1, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Register in advance.


TreeFest Arbor Day Celebration

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TreesLouisville, Louisville Parks and Recreation, and Jefferson Memorial Forest will be hosting the second annual TreeFest on Saturday, April 15th at Joe Creason Park from 11am-4pm. Come celebrate Arbor Day and all things trees - enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun, including a volunteer tree planting, kids tree climbing, guided nature walks, a mobile rock wall, live bluegrass music, and much more. 

Pick up a free tree from Louisville Metro Urban Forestry's 500-tree giveaway, meet over 20 local "green" organizations, and enjoy food and drinks from vendors like Poco502, Li'l Cheezers, West Sixth Brewing, Forest Edge Winery, and others!

To learn more, visit tinyurl.com/TreeFest2023.


4 Week Anti-Racism Challenge Begins April 1st

This is how it works -- every week participants receive an email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities.  These range from reading an article, calling an elected official, making a donation, watching a film, viewing an exhibit by a Black artist, patronizing a Black business, etc.

We ask participants to choose and complete 3 of the listed activities.  The purpose is to keep us all focused and active in challenging racism in our daily lives.  This is a personal Challenge -- no one needs to report back.

If you are interested, simply click the link below to register!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/B6ze9yQ/listenlearnact


Zoning Matters

On Tuesday, March 28th from 3-7pm at Crescent Hill Library, City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning and Design Services will be available to answer questions about zoning and discuss the ongoing LDC (Land Development Code) reform project.  The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC 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. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what reform means for you! 

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Shakespeare in the Parks

Kentucky Shakespeare has announced the return of the FREE Shakespeare in the Parks tour to a record 36 parks this Spring 2023.  Audience members are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets for this free, family-friendly community event.  The Saturday, April 8, performance is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Road.  Click HERE for all dates, times, and more information.

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Family Fun Night at Mary T. Aquatic Center

Family Fun Nights are evenings of fun for the entire family! Join us at the Mary T. Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Ave, 40206) TONIGHT for a free swim! No registration is required, just show up and have some fun!  One adult age 18 or older must accompany children 12 and under. For safety reasons, each adult may chaperone no more than 4 children 12 and under.

Friday, March 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Free Swim
Friday, April 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Dive-In Movie
Friday, April 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Free Swim
Friday, May 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Free Swim

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Updates to LMHA Policy Documents

Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) periodically updates their HCV Administrative Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Moving To Work Annual Plan and puts the updates out for public comment. Current updates will be out for public comment from March 17th until April 17th

A meeting to discuss the draft documents linked HERE and to accept public comment will be held on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at 6:00 P.M via Zoom (https://www.zoom.us); click on “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID# 843 8074 9289 and Passcode 926863.

Written comments may be mailed to the attention of Eric Proctor at the Housing Authority’s Section 8 Office (600 S. 7th St. Louisville, KY 40203) or emailed to Mr. Proctor at proctor@lmha1.org.  The documents are available for public review on the LMHA website (www.lmha1.org); at the agency’s Central Office (420 S. 8th St.); at the agency’s Section 8 office (600 S. 7th St.); at the agency’s public housing Management Offices; or by mail as requested.


Public Meetings

A conditional use permit pre-application to use an accessory dwelling unit at 332 South Bayly Ave. for short term rental has been filed with Louisville Metro department of Planning and Design Services.

The meeting to discuss this conditional use permit will be held in the accessory unit above the garage behind our home at 332 South Bayly Ave. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 6 pm until 8 pm.

Address: 332 South Bayly Ave Louisville, KY 40206
Case Number: 22-CUPPA-0398
PDS Case Manager: Heather Pollock
PDS Case Contact Phone: 502-574-8695
PDS Case Contact Email: heather.pollock@louisvilleky.gov
Zoning: R-5 Residential 

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Notice of Application for Wrecking Permit of Historic Structure

The Office of Planning and Design Services has received a wrecking permit application for the property listed below:

Subject Property: 236 Chenoweth Lane
Case Number: BLD-WRE-23-00106

 The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. The requested wrecking permit may be issued on or after the following date provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the LMCO (150.110): 4/13/2023

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You are invited to attend a Clifton Architectural Review Committee Hearing for an after-the-fact review of the replacement of historic windows and painting of unpainted masonry.

Subject Property: 285 Pope St.
Case Number: 23-COA-0018
Case Manager: Iná Nakao (ina.nakao@louisvilleky.gov)

Meeting Type: Clifton Architectural Review Committee
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30pm

Location: 444 S. 5th Street, Room 101

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A conditional use permit to use 222 N Birchwood Ave as a Short Term Rental was filed with Louisville Metro department of Planning and Design Services. 

The meeting to discuss this conditional use permit will be held on:
Date: Monday April 3, 2023
From: 6:00-7:30p
Location: 222 N Birchwood Ave

Address: 222 N Birchwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Case #: 23-CUPPA-0009 PDS
Case Manager: Heather Pollock
PDS Case Contact Phone: 502-574-8695
PDS Case Contact Email: heather.pollock@louisvilleky.gov
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Council District: 9


District 9 Calendar Events

Below are some Ninth District calendar events!  To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/.  If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Jasmine Presley or call 574-1109.

Thursday, March 23rdUCHM will be having a show by actors from Commonwealth Theater Center.  This two-person, interactive, fairy tale will have your audiences “thinking like scientists” as they follow the Princess of Floralee on the adventure of a lifetime, searching for the kidnapped king kept in the clutches of a viciously vile and wrathfully wicked witch. Along the way, audiences will help the princess solve a variety of math, engineering, science, and even dance challenges as she uses her brains, wit, and sound judgment to find her father in the land Scalenfell.  This unique educational opportunity unites science and art by giving audiences a chance to laugh, dance, and think critically about topics rooted in STEM. Use this link to register https://forms.gle/TxqbrjESYAc396aZA or call UCHM at 502-893-0346

Tuesday, March 28thOn Tuesday, March 28th from 3-7pm at Crescent Hill Library, City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning and Design Services will be available to answer questions about zoning and discuss the ongoing LDC (Land Development Code) reform project.  We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what reform means for you! 

Friday, March 31stFilled with lots of laughter and learning, children practice fun and challenging yoga poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy during a Kids Yoga class at Crescent Hill library on March 31st from 11-11:45am. This children's yoga class is led by a Good Karma Yoga instructor. Ages 7-12.

Saturday, April 1st:  Clifton Heights Clean Up day is on April 1st from 9-11am.  The meeting location is at Ntaba Coffee House (Brownsboro @ Ewing) and supplies will be provided.

Saturday, April 1st:  A FREE computer tune-up and repair service is offered the first Saturday of each month (Do not meet on Derby day). The service will be at the St. Matthews Library on Grandview Ave from 1-5 PM in the small conference room.  If you plan to attend, please contact Rae Taylor at taylor_rae@hotmail.com.

Monday, April 3rd:  Start a windowsill herb garden with Jennifer Palmer on April 3rd from 3-4pm at the Crescent Hill library. In this workshop you will decorate a recycled container to start your seedlings in. Jennifer will discuss the basics of starting seeds and how to care for your indoor herb plants. Sign up required. Call 574-1793 to register. Ages 6+

Wednesday April 5thCome make a hat at Crescent Hill Library on April 5th from 3:30-4:30pm for the Frankfort Avenue Easter parade.

Saturday, April 8thCrescent Hill Easter Egg Hunt will follow Storytime at 9:30am with Crescent Hill Children’s Librarian and starts at 10am Sharp on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House.  There will be three simultaneous egg hunts by age groups.  Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets!

Saturday, April 8th:  The Frankfort Avenue Business Association, Crescent Hill Community Council and the Clifton Community Council would like to invite you, your family and friends to participate in the 29th Annual Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade.  The Easter Bunny and Grand Marshall, Easter Parade creator and organizer for the past 28 years, Michaelle Warner, will kick off the parade.  To participate, register at St. Mark’s parking lot at 2822 Frankfort Ave by 11am.  The parade will travel from Stilz to Pope street leaving at approximately 11:30-11:45am.  If you have any questions, email Scott Endres at scottendres@yahoo.com

Saturday, April 8thJoin us at Seneca Park on Saturday April 8th at 2pm for Shakespeare in the Parks.  Backup rain space is Waldorf School of Louisville (3110 Rock Creek Dr)

Wednesday, April 12th:  Join Councilman Owen for D9 Community Conversation on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30pm at UCHM.  .  Please mark your calendar and join us – and bring along a friend or neighbor!

Friday, April 14th:  Whitehall is pleased to announce it will hold an educational program for adults, “Biodiversity in Your Own Back Yard,” on Friday, April 14. Wildlife biologists and authors Dan and Judy Dourson will take participants on a three-part journey through Whitehall to discover the biodiversity present in Louisville.  The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Students must register in advance, and space is limited. Participants may register here: https://www.historicwhitehall.org/biodiversity-program.


District 9 LINKS

District 9 Blog: www.district9news.wordpress.com
District 9 Website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/district9
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilmanandrewowen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/councilmanandrewowen


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