District 9 eNews 5-18-2023

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Councilman Andrew Owen
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1109
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Jasmine Presley
Legislative Assistant
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A Message From Andrew

We have been very busy at Metro Council this Spring, and I wanted to give an update on a couple of issues that our office has been spending a significant amount of time on.

The rapid proliferation of Short-Term rentals (STR’s) in District 9 and our other historic, urban neighborhoods continues. At the end of last year, Metro Council passed a resolution requesting the Metro Planning Commission to take a fresh look at the Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances that govern Short-Term rentals (STR’s) and to make recommendations to update requirements and to close loopholes that have become increasingly apparent and problematic since the current codes and ordinances were adopted. While the report has yet to be finalized, we are aware of a number of the recommendations that are forthcoming. All of the proposed changes are positive ones and will improve the situation. However, after hearing from many district 9 constituents and reading extensively about the steps cities across the country and around the globe are taking to stop and reverse some of the negative impacts of too many STR’s in their communities, I have requested that the proposals go further, particularly as it relates to the penalties that owners/hosts face if they intentionally disregard or circumvent the rules of the road or are regularly referred to the Department of Codes and Enforcement for disturbances or other issues. In concert with Council colleagues whose districts are disproportionately impacted by the STR phenomenon (Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 15), Councilman Jecorey Arthur has sponsored an ordinance that proposes a 180-day moratorium on new STR permits until Metro Council can debate and hopefully incorporate updated rules and recommendations. That ordinance will be coming in front of us in the very near future and I will be voting in support of the moratorium. We need to make sure we have the time and space to ensure we are being thoughtful about how we let this burgeoning industry operate in our community.

Many district 9 residents have reached out to our office to express their opinions about the proposal to replace the current Louisville Metro Corrections facility with a new jail. This is a complex issue and one that I have spent a lot of time on since I took office in January. As I have said previously, in theory, I agree with the idea that spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a new jail isn’t a terribly good use of pubic money, especially if we are not, simultaneously, taking major steps to revolutionize the judicial system and incarcerate many fewer people going forward. I really believe that we need to focus our resources on the mental and physical health of those that we do have in our custody, and, as a community, should strive to have those who are in our custody leave the jail in a much better place than when they enter. With that said, I will also say that when I took a tour of the jail in January, it was a traumatic experience, and I left there believing that no human should have to spend any amount of time working or living in that facility. If you didn’t have mental health issues going in, you most certainly would after even a very short stay. Therefore, as this conversation continues, I will be pushing to have a discussion that may include funding to build a new, much smaller corrections facility but will also focus on providing wrap around mental and physical health services, substance abuse counseling and workforce and reentry training that improves the probability of success post-incarceration and significantly reduces recidivism. Along with some experts in the field, I recently participated in a radio show on Louisville Forward radio and we discussed many of the complexities surrounding this issue. If you would like to hear that conversation the link is: https://www.forwardradio.org/podcast/episode/911e0fe0/election-connection-or-issues-surrounding-jail-deaths-and-new-jail-proposal-or-5-9-23

Meet with Andrew

Mark your calendars and join me for office hours on Wednesday June 14^th at 11:00am at Mellwood Art Center in the Pigment Gallery. I’ll be available to discuss the budget or any other concerns that you have. As always, I look forward to meeting in-person in our district and hope to see you there!

Seneca Park Access Study

The District 9 office is actively working with the KY Transportation Cabinet to add a crosswalk at Cannons to connect St. Matthews to Seneca park in a safe manner. Below you will find a link to a survey that was recently created by Metro Government to get feedback from neighbors on their transportation patterns to access the park. If you could take the survey and forward to as many neighbors as possible and ask for their participation, that would be extremely helpful. The goal is to include a crosswalk into the scope of work related to the Cannons Lane sidewalk. The sooner we can gather information from neighbors, the more likely that is to occur. Thanks for your interest in our community and thanks in advance for your help.

Take the Survey

VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the VA Office of Women's Health to provide women Veterans with all the information they need to use VA health care services. This training is open to all women Veterans, including those already enrolled in VA health care. VA health care is a BENEFIT that can be used in addition to any medical insurance, TRICARE, or Medicare. Visit https://www.womensheart.info/register to register.

Date: June 6, 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Crowne Plaza (9830 Phillips Ln)

MindFest 2nd Annual Mental Health Festival

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, MindFEST is providing a free community mind-strengthening event infused with music, food, entertainment, art, yoga, vendors and panel discussions from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Roots 101 African American History Museum.

The MindFEST mission is to break stigmas surrounding mental health, connect families with mental health services, and create a fun, family oriented, learning environment that promotes mental health.

To help support the mission of MindFEST, the Louisville Bats are once again hosting Mental Health Awareness Night at Slugger Field at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. A portion of each ticket purchased will help promote and support the importance of mental wellbeing.

For more information, please visit mindfestlou.com

PoorCastle Festival

Join us May 19-21 at Breslin Park for the Poorcastle music festival this year! Established in 2013 with Indie Roots, Poorcastle has grown into the magical experience we all know and love. Every year hundreds of musicians, local businesses, artists, and vendors collide to create an unforgettable weekend for the Louisville community. Tickets are always affordable to increase accessibility and proceeds will be distributed between three music organizations: Louisville Leopard Percussionists, Out Loud Louisville, and AMPED. Tickets can be purchased HERE .

French Sparkling Wine Tasting at PD House

POP! In partnership with John Johnson of The Wine Rack, the Peterson-Dumesnil House is hosting a French Sparkling Wine Tasting on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30pm. The event will be held on the lawn and feature live music from the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra and special giveaways. Attendees will enjoy a welcome cocktail and a flight of four French sparkling wine tastings and appetizers. Tickets are $59 and must be purchased online in advance. All proceeds benefit the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation and its mission to preserve and maintain the 154-year-old historic landmark. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-wine-tasting-tickets-631626169877

Free Events for Seniors and Disabled Citizens

There are two FREE upcoming events for seniors and disabled citizens in June. Please see below for more details:

Fan Fair
Where: The Edison Center 701 W. Ormsby Ave
When: Saturday, June 10^th 9am-12pm
What: Free fan giveaway for qualifying individuals, vendor fair, prescription drug toss No registration required, one fan per qualifying individual

Summer Scam Jam (Hosted by AARP)
Where: The Jeffersonian 10617 Taylorsville Rd
When: Thursday, June 15^th 10am-2pm
What: Free event on topics of identity theft, investment fraud, cybercrime and mail fraud Registration is required because lunch is being served, open to anyone (target population is anyone 50+)

Food Truck Clinic

Just in time for the Kentucky Derby festivities, a pop-up Food Truck Clinic is launching in downtown Louisville. The clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), Louisville and Jefferson County Fire, and Louisville’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public. Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center at 444 S. 5th St., to get their permits to operate.

Currently, more than 200 mobile food vendors operate in Jefferson County. Before they can legally set up shop, vendors are required to go through the proper building, permitting and licensing process. Failure to have the proper permits and licenses, required annually, can result in a misdemeanor, which can lead up to a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail.

During the clinic, Louisville and Jefferson County Fire inspectors will verify that food trucks are compliant by confirming national fire safety requirements are met. Public Health and Wellness inspectors will ensure vendors meet food safety and sanitation requirements, and Louisville ABC will verify that vendors have all necessary permits and licenses. Even if a vendor does not sell alcohol, they are required to go through ABC to confirm they are compliant with Louisville laws.

Vendors who would like to stop by the Food Truck Clinic need to register here. To learn more about food trucks and mobile vending permits, visit Food Truck and Mobile Vending Permit at louisvilleky.gov.

Walking Wednesday Returns to Crescent Hill Reservoir

Take a walk and learn about your drinking water. Louisville Water opens the doors to the Crescent Hill Gatehouse for its popular Walking Wednesday program on Wednesday, May 10. Guests are invited to step inside for a rare glimpse of the Gatehouse's ornate gothic architecture. A Louisville Water employee will show them around while sharing the history of the gatehouse and the reservoir's role in delivering high-quality Louisville Pure Tap®. Walkers are encouraged to bring their cameras for this "Open House."

Walking Wednesday is the 2nd Wednesday of each month from May through October from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Brownsboro Rd Rightsizing

Background Information

Where: Brownsboro Road (US 42), between Mellwood Avenue and Chenoweth Lane (KY-1932)

Includes a portion of Mellwood Avenue (US 42) between Spring Street and Brownsboro Road

When: Fall 2023
Who: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 5
Why: Improve safety at the same time as a scheduled repaving
Pre-rightsizing: Four (4) travel lanes
Post-rightsizing: Two (2) travel lanes, a center turn lane, dedicated left-turn lanes at signalized intersections, and marked shoulders.

Note: Brownsboro Road between Haldeman Avenue and N. Ewing Avenue was previously rightsized in 2012.

View the Striping Plans

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Be on the lookout for more information regarding a public meeting for Brownsboro Rd.

Crescent Hill Garden Tour

Join us on Saturday, June 3 from 9am-5pm for the 29th annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour! The tour will feature private gardens in the Crescent Hill neighborhood as well as the grounds of the historic Peterson-Dumesnil House. Come spend a Saturday outdoors taking in the sights and smells of unique urban garden spaces and the creativity of our local gardeners!

Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets in advance, click here. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the tour at the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., where the tour begins. Proceeds from the tour benefit local community organizations such as United Crescent Hill Ministries, Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Brightside, and the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation. Tour proceeds also fund our annual Appalachian Redbud Tree Giveaway Project.

For more information about the tour, visit www.crescenthillgardenclub.org.

Violence Prevention Training

The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is partnering with Whitney Strong to offer a half-day training on violence prevention! This training is significant, because June 2^nd – 4^th is “Wear Orange Weekend”, and we will honor Survivors of Gun Violence. This free, in-person training is scheduled on June 3rd, 2023. from 9:00am-2:00pm at Louisville Slugger Field (401 East Main Street), and lunch will be served. We will hear from experts as they cover a range of topics including Firearm Safety, Suicide Prevention (QPR), Stop the Bleed, and The Public Health Approach to Violence. This training, which has been attended by over 800 citizens since its inception in 2017, aims to inform participants of individual and collective efforts to reduce violence in Louisville. For many of our participants, this is a gateway to get involved with the work of violence prevention and the dedicated partner organizations working to curb violence in our community. If you have ever wanted to get plugged in to this work, this training is a great place to start. Please scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to register.

Volunteers Needed for United Crescent Hill Ministries

UCHM is in need of volunteers for the following:

Pick up food from our retail partners on Monday and Wednesday typical pick-up time is 10am-12pm
Drivers to deliver senior meals to those that are homebound which takes approximately 2 hours.
Drivers to transport seniors weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday pick up seniors starting 9:15am and/or drop them off at home from our office at ~12:45pm
Front desk operator on Thursdays 1pm-4pm during our pantry time to check clients in and answer phones.

For additional information do not hesitate to contact, Stephanie at United Crescent Hill Ministries at 502-893-0346

16th Annual Forest Fest

The 16th annual Forest Fest, happening on May 20, 2023, will feature Lary Keel Experience, The Foreign Landers, Hot Brown Smackdown and Kaintuck. Forest Fest is a fun-filled day of Bluegrass music, arts & crafts, family activities and food trucks. This event is sponsored by Metro Council member Dan Seum Jr. and free to the public. Coolers are allowed and outside alcohol is prohibited. Parking is $15 (cash). Follow the @Forestfest Facebook page for more information.

Celebration of Women Veterans

Join us for the 75^th Anniversary Celebration of the Women’s Armed Forced Integration Act of June 10, 2023. Lady Veterans Connect is the sponsor, and is using this opportunity to honor the 27,000 women in Kentucky who have served this country. Please spread the word through friends, social media, church, and other outlets. This will be the first time women veterans have been celebrated at the Capitol Rotunda, and we are looking forward to having all of our sisters-in-arms join us. If you reside in the Louisville area, please reach out to me at my email address about transportation.

June 12th is officially 'Womens Veterans Day' in Kentucky, and on June 10th we will be able to view the 'Women Veterans Exhibit' at the Kentucky Historical Society. It will be a full day, so thanks in advance for your support. If you have a problem with the QR Code, use the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veterans-recognition-day-celebration-frankfort-ky-tickets-577748921577 for registration, or email: orrja@yahoo.com.

Pop-Up Drop-Off

Pop-Up Drop-Off is a free recycling and large item disposal event! Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event is Saturday, May 20, 10am-2pm, at Fern Creek Elementary and High Schools. See the whole schedule at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

Public Meetings

To the Adjoining Property Owners, Neighborhood Group Representatives expressing interest in this area and Metro Councilperson for the 9 District,

A Conditional Use Permit application to provide short-term rentals at the address below was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services on 4/20/2023.

ADDRESS: 3214 Rock Creek Drive
CASE NO: 23-CUPPA-0130
CASE MANAGER: Molly Clark, Molly.Clark@louisvilleky.gov
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
APPLICANT: ABK PROPERTIES LLC
ATTORNEY/REPRESENTATIVE: Andrew Beckman

The meeting to discuss this application will be held on:
DATE: Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
LOCATION: St. Matthews Library: 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville KY 40207

Andrew Beckman is the primary point of contact for any questions or comments. Any questions or comments received will be incorporated into the meeting record. The contact information is as follows: Andrew Beckman, andrew@beckmangroupky.com, 502-298-9961

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The proposal is for Variances to allow a proposed dental office building and parking to encroach into required front and street side setbacks.

Subject Property: 100 MARSHALL DR
Case Number: 22-VARIANCE-0163 (Associated with 22-DDP-0133)
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)

Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Date: MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street 40202

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.

Friday, May 19^th: Family Fun Nights are evenings of fun for the entire family! Join us at the Mary T. Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Ave, 40206) on Friday, May 19th from 7-9 p.m. for the final date. 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, May 19^th:Join us May 19-21 at Breslin Park for the Poorcastle music festival this year! Established in 2013 with Indie Roots, Poorcastle has grown into the magical experience we all know and love. Every year hundreds of musicians, local businesses, artists, and vendors collide to create an unforgettable weekend for the Louisville community. Tickets are always affordable to increase accessibility and proceeds will be distributed between three music organizations: Louisville Leopard Percussionists, Out Loud Louisville, and AMPED. Tickets can be purchased HERE .

Monday, May 22^nd: You are invited to a groundbreaking celebration for The Dot Experience, a global attraction for inclusion and equality, showcasing stories of blindness and the human experience. This event will be held on Monday May 22^nd at 10am at the American Printing House for the Blind (1839 Frankfort Ave). Please RSVP to Kristi Ashby kashby@aph.org / 502-899-2361

Saturday, June 3^rd: Join us on Saturday, June 3 from 9am-5pm for the 29th annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour! The tour will feature private gardens in the Crescent Hill neighborhood as well as the grounds of the historic Peterson-Dumesnil House. Come spend a Saturday outdoors taking in the sights and smells of unique urban garden spaces and the creativity of our local gardeners! Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets in advance, click here.

Thursday, June 22^nd: POP! In partnership with John Johnson of The Wine Rack, the Peterson-Dumesnil House is hosting a French Sparkling Wine Tasting on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30pm. The event will be held on the lawn and feature live music from the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra and special giveaways. Attendees will enjoy a welcome cocktail and a flight of four French sparkling wine tastings and appetizers. Tickets are $59 and must be purchased online in advance. All proceeds benefit the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation and its mission to preserve and maintain the 154-year-old historic landmark. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-wine-tasting-tickets-631626169877

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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