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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
It's a holiday weekend, celebrated by hundreds of thousands of people throughout the nation. Whatever your plans are for this weekend, I hope you enjoy yourself immensely. News outlets are predicting great weather and family gatherings are in the works. So, be sure to get out there and make this a fun and unforgettable holiday weekend.
I mentioned last week about something that has gotten under my skin. Well, it's still there! I planned to discuss it with you this week but realize now that this weekend is too precious to start with a Debbie Downer message. So, in the spirit of spring breaks, great weather, and family fun, I will save my rant for next week.
Warmest wishes to you and your family during this wonderful weekend and always.
Spring Break for Metro Council ends this week. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 6 p.m.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click here.
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 8100 Lyndon Park Lane
CASE #: 23-ZONE-0009
CASE MANAGER: Dante St. Germain
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty St., 40202
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4900 Brownsboro Road
CASE #: 23-VARIANCE-0037
CASE MANAGER: Molly Clark
Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date: MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty St., 40202
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:
• Meeting agenda and staff report
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
Building Permit Applications From 3/31/2023 to 4/6/2023:
| Permit ID |
Ap Type |
Address |
Contact Name |
Submit Date |
Total
Sq Ft |
Est Cost |
| COM-ALT-23-00213 |
Commercial Alteration |
7900 SHELBYVILLE RD |
Brookfield Properties/ Antho |
04/03/2023 |
6001 |
150000 |
| RES-ALT-23-00420 |
Residential Alteration |
4114 ORMOND RD |
St. Matthews Remodeling |
04/04/2023 |
0 |
48000 |
| RES-ALT-23-00426 |
Residential Alteration |
1712 BRENTMOOR LN |
Titanium Solar LLC |
04/05/2023 |
317.92 |
20036 |
| RES-ALT-23-00438 |
Residential Alteration |
1605 ORMSBY LN |
Brandon Hall |
04/06/2023 |
800 |
15000 |
| RES-ALT-23-00435 |
Residential Alteration |
4073 MASSIE AVE |
Ben Burgess |
04/06/2023 |
400 |
20000 |
New Applications:
23-ZONE-0009 - Social & Pickle
Project Location: 8100 Lyndon Park Ln.
Project Description: A change in zoning from C-N to C-2 on 3.789 acres for mixed uses: recreation, hospitality, micro-distillery.
23-LANDSCAPE-0045 - Mike's Carwash - St. Matthews
Project Location: 4800 Shelbyville Rd.
Project Description: A landscape plan for a New Carwash Facility and Site on 1.3536 acres in the C-2 zoning district.
Blaze Pizza has moved from Shelbyville Road Plaza to its new space at 4848 Shelbyville Rd. (in the former Moby Dick location). This spot gives Blaze the addition of a mobile pickup window (not a drive thru!), where people can order ahead and pick up their meal without leaving their car. It also offers seating for 70 inside with additional seats on a covered outdoor patio.
Condado Tacos is opening in Oxmoor Center on Thursday, April 13th. The first 100 people in line will get a “Year of Yum,” aka a free, weekly taco for one year. Plus, everyone gets a free taco with a purchase on opening day.
Louisville Metro Animal Services is in need of adopters or fosters to help take animals in as they near max capacity. The shelter is at "code red" and over max capacity. They need adopters, fosters, and rescues, for dogs more than 40-pounds. They are also asking anyone whose animals may be at the shelter to come by and reclaim them. If you are interested in adopting or becoming a foster, click here for more information.
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Metro Public Works' Roads and Operations crews in celebrating the 2023 Pothole Blitz season, which features nine teams deployed every day throughout Metro Louisville to keep the roads in safe condition.
Metro makes pothole repairs year-round, averaging some 40,000 potholes per year. So far this year, Public Works has repaired more than 17,000 potholes, including those filled in the annual Blitz, a concentrated effort that began in March.
Residents have three ways to report a pothole:
- By calling 311
- On Twitter using #502pothole
- On our website
The Department of Public Works & Assets is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure through road construction and maintenance, managing construction projects, transportation planning, snow removal, solid waste collection, and operation and maintenance of all of Metro’s traffic signals. The department has implemented a number of initiatives to ensure even safer and more efficient roadways, such as the annual Pothole Blitz and ongoing paving projects.
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Did you know the Ohio River rises as many as 12 times per year? These river rises tend to happen more frequently in the spring when rainfall is more common. For example, rainfall earlier this month caused the river to rise five feet, causing lots of garbage and plastic debris to wash onshore. Whenever the river rises, our Maintenance Team goes to work clearing flood debris from park paths and quickly restoring the river’s edge as the water recedes. After all the plastic and garbage is picked up, our Landscape Team then comes in to deal with the large organic materials like sticks, trees and mud that also wash ashore during a river rise. While our Maintenance and Landscape teams do an excellent job, they always appreciate extra help whenever the river rises.
Helping with Waterfront Park flood restoration is easy and can be done any time you visit the park. The biggest way to contribute is by helping us properly dispose of the garbage and plastic debris that washes onshore. To do this, we recommend using a bucket and garbage pinchers, which our office has several available to use. Students and groups in need of service hours are also welcome. For more information or verification for service hours, click here.
The Louisville Zoo, in partnership with Ford Motor Company, is launching Planet Savers: a program encouraging people of all ages to support and nurture compassion for animals and the environment through action. Individuals, schools, nonprofit organizations, after-school clubs and programs, assisted living facilities, resource groups, home-school families and more are invited to join the initiative.
Planet Savers can be any individual or group of two or more wishing to do better for wildlife and nature. Ideal Planet Savers participants are those that would like to celebrate the earth and all that depend on it through the creation of projects or activities to support planetary health. The Planet Savers program has no boundaries and emphasizes inclusion and engagement for all, providing additional ways the Louisville Zoo can be a resource for anyone wishing to connect with nature and animals in meaningful ways. Click here for more information and to apply.
Louisville was named one of the best foodie cities in the country by both Travel + Leisure and U.S. News and World Report, placing 9th and 15th, respectively. Both publications mentioned Derby City’s signature dish, the Hot Brown, as well as our strong bourbon scene.
Get ready for the ulti-mutt day out for you and your pups at Westport Village (1315 Herr Lane) near Tunie’s on April 15th from 11 a.m. -2 p.m!
Join us for a {free} event with more than 40 dog-friendly vendors, pet portraits, photo ops, giveaways, live music and so much more!
Event presented by The Pet Station Country Club!
Plus, enjoy a special photobooth sponsored by MBC Bank, K9 Splash Zone sponsored by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and bar for charity brought to you by NAPA with Tito’s Handmade Vodka!
EVENT FOOD: Lil Cheezer’s Food Truck + Red Top Gourmet Hotdogs
Councilwoman McCraney is pleased to sponsor this year's Shakespeare in the Parks on Sunday, April 23rd - Shakespeare's birthday! - at 2 p.m. at Windy Hills Green. Click here for more information or visit kyshakespeare.com/parkstour
Click here to register. For more information, contact Johnique Ison.
A first-of-its-kind art display in Downtown Louisville is showcasing bow ties made from bourbon barrels. Local charity Bourbon with Heart created the "Bowtied Together" exhibit. It features 50 wooden bow ties carved out of bourbon barrels and transformed into art by 25 local artists. The pieces are on display now through this year's Kentucky Derby at the Galt House Hotel on Fourth Street. Click here for more information.
In its 33rd year, the $1 million dollar prize is still up for grabs in the finals of the $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest. This year's contest will be held on Thursday, April 13th at Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. Anyone from beginners to scratch golfers can take a shot. If no one gets the million, they can still walk away with a terrific 1st prize: $5,000! Click here for more information.
Enjoy a spirited evening of Kentucky Bourbon-inspired cocktails and cuisine at the annual Republic Bank BourbonVille on Thursday, April 13th from 6:30-9:30pm at Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St. Guests can sample signature drinks from several Kentucky Bourbon distilleries, mingle with master distillers and taste a menu of Bluegrass foodie favorites. Open to ages 21 and older; ID required upon entry. Click here for more information and tickets.
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission, and this event in particular is one of the most impactful for the city. Brightside volunteers help keep Louisville clean, green, and beautiful. We will provide all volunteers with bags and gloves, free of charge, and will work with Solid Waste Management to have all trash bags picked up afterward. Click here to register, or visit Brightside's website for more information.
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Waterfront Park has partnered with the Kentucky Humane Society for Bark & Brunch By The Bridge on Sundays, starting April 16th, from 10:30am to 1pm on the Big Four Bridge lawn. Enjoy a Sunday morning at the waterfront with food trucks, vendors, a bubbly bar, and live jazz music. Kentucky Humane Society and various vendors will be on site with adorable puppies, giveaways, swag, and merchandise. All dogs who are up-to-date on their vaccinations are welcome to paw-ticipate! All canine attendees should remain leashed at all times in order to create a safe and fun environment for all. Click here for more information.
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The KFC Yum! Center and Rabbit Hole Distillery will be hosting "FUN-DER Rabbit Hole Lounge Party" on Saturday, April 22nd at 5pm. This event is for adults only (anyone 21 and older this year) and will be hosted in the Rabbit Hole Lounge inside the Yum! Center, which faces the waterfront. In addition to the view for Thunder Over Louisville, there will be a DJ, silent disco, hors d'oeuvres, a bourbon tasting, a fully stocked bar and lounge seating. Tickets are now on sale through April 17th.
Kentucky Derby Festival organizers have added several new events to this year's lineup, including a special Derby-themed cruise on the Belle of Louisville and a silent disco. The festival schedule includes more than 70 events held in the month leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Click here for more information.
There have been many movies filmed right here in the Derby City.
Can you guess the name of these movies based on their plot?
1. During a hometown memorial for his Kentucky-born father, a young man begins an unexpected romance with a too-good-to-be-true stewardess. Starring Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst and Susan Sarandon
2. Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. Starring Bill Murray, John Candy and Harold Ramis
3. A police officer is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock
4. While investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Starring Richard Maibaum, Paul Dehn and Ian Fleming
5. Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues guide her long-shot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown. Starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Margo Martindale
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email:
LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
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On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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District 7 Disclaimer: By taking part in District 7 events, you grant Councilwoman Paula McCraney full rights to use the images resulting from photograph/video filming. Councilwoman McCraney will have the right to any reproductions or adaptations of the images for inclusion in her e-Newsletter or other Council publications. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online materials, social media and news releases.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please email the District 7 office at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
Answers to Louisville Movie Trivia
1. Elizabethtown (2005)
2. Stripes (1981)
3. Demolition Man (1993)
4. Goldfinger (1964)
5. Secretariat (2010)
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