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The proposed draft revisions to the Floyds Fork Development Review Overlay have been posted to the Louisville Metro website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/floyds-fork-dro
An online comment form has been provided on the webpage so you can comment on the draft revisions. The draft revision document will remain on the website and open to comments for 30 days.
Once the comment period is closed Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services staff will review the comments and may make changes to the draft. The next step after the 30-day comment period is a meeting before the Planning Committee of the Planning Commission. When that meeting is scheduled, notice will be sent out to those that signed up at the last public meeting and those registered for notice of development activity for their Metro Council District.
The Louisville Free Public Library is making plans to build a new state-of-the-art Fern Creek Library located on Fern Creek Road next to Fern Creek High School.
This is your library, so please take a moment and share your thoughts with the Library Design Team.
You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for an indoor and outdoor athletic facility.
Subject Property: 2800 S English Station Rd
Case Number: 22-CUP-0065
Case Manager: Molly Clark (molly.clark @louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: November 23, 2022
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: MONDAY, July 24, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
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.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9am on July 21st.
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
- Meeting agenda and staff report
- User Guides – BOZA-Approved Application Process
- Public comment opportunities
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
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.
Tickets on sale for Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too!
The popular summer fundraiser has been upgraded
Purchase Tickets
One of the city’s most unique and popular beer and wine tasting events has been upgraded! A refreshed Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too!, coordinated and hosted by Friends of the Louisville Zoo, debuts at the Zoo on Saturday, August 26.
The Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! fundraising event will feature an all-inclusive, VIP guest experience for everyone. Attendees can expect plenty of delectable catered food, delicious beverage tastings, animal encounters, special engagements with zookeeper staff, and special late-night food bites. They will also enjoy live music, oversized lawn games, and a silent disco in the Zoo’s shaded Islands habitat area alongside orangutans, tigers and more!
“Brew at the Zoo has grown up! For anyone who has fond memories of the Zoo or simply appreciates the value it brings to our region and would like to help wildlife, this is the event for you!” said Chad Dobbins, president of the Friends of the Louisville Zoo Board. “Our planning committee evaluated the local event scene and talked with donors, partners and past event guests and believe we are providing an unrivaled opportunity for attendees to enjoy themselves while supporting the great work of the Zoo and their dedicated team. “
Unlike any other beer, food and wine tasting fundraiser in town, Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! offers the exclusive opportunity to celebrate wildlife and join like-minded adults who share a passion for animals — and food, beer and wine, too! — to raise funds for the advancement of special Zoo projects and initiatives that support species conservation and education.
Tickets
Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! will occur August 26 at the Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40213 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at louisvillezoo.org/brew.
The first 1,000 tickets will be available at an early-bird rate of $115. Once those sell-out, regular-priced tickets will be $125. A percentage of every event admission ticket is tax deductible and will be noted on ticket confirmation emails. Event attendees must be age 21+.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring / summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo will close at 2 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 3 p.m.) on Saturday, August 26. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
Community trainers can apply here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22f16942b574489cba767bd26eaf1363
Information sessions will be available:
Wednesday, July 19 at 6pm
Wednesday, July 26 at 4pm
Saturday, July 29 at 10am
Tuesday, August 1 at 12pm
To register for the program or an information session, or more information, please visit this page: https://express.adobe.com/page/REiG93Nv2sR0F/
A minor plat to create 5 lots from 4 lots on 12 acres in the R-4 zoning district.
23-MPLAT-0076 Blackbird Bend, LLC 15400 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40023 20 06/14/2023 07/26/2023 Kaitlin Dever
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=92863&agencyCode=LJCMG
Crews will be completing routine maintenance of the East End Tunnel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 20, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of nightly lane closures and traffic shifts on KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) at the East End Tunnel in Jefferson County beginning Sunday, July 23.
Contract crews will be completing routine cleaning and maintenance work on KY 841 North and South in the East End Tunnel through Friday, August 4. Single lane closures will be possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly. Drivers should heed signage, use caution and adjust their commutes to accommodate the lane closures.
For more information on the recent contract awarded to Webber Infrastructure for the management and maintenance of the East End Tunnel and three miles of connecting roadways in Jefferson County visit: https://lnks.gd/2/29xz2B3.
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.
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
Louisville, KY. The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the 2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy Cooling Component and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). These federally-funded programs are designed to help offset the cost of higher utility bills. Applications will be accepted beginning July 25, 2023, through Sept. 22, 2023, or until funds are depleted.
Applicants for the LIHEAP Summer Subsidy and LIHWAP program must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,750).
The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electric vendor (i.e. LG&E).
The LIHWAP program also provides a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $100 depending on income levels.
“The LIHEAP and LIHWAP programs are crucial to so many of our neighbors,” said Office of Resilience and Community Services Interim Director Laura Grabowski. “Our office is proud to administer these vital programs, which will help hundreds of people stay cool in the summer heat.”
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Required documentation includes:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month. (Ex. Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award Letter, pay stubs, etc. or other proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP locations or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
- Most current electric bill, water/wastewater bill, or statement from your landlord if electric and/or water/wastewater is included in your rent, or statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the electric bill must also be provided.
There are seven LIHEAP locations for the 2023 LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
- Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place,1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave., 40218
- Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
- Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 40212
- Charmoli Neighborhood Place, 9100 Marksfield Rd., Ste. 100, 40222
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: louisvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about RCS, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services
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
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
Notice of Neighborhood Meeting (12609 Taylorsville Road)
You are invited to attend a review for a Revised Detailed District Development Plan with an Amendment to Binding Elements.
Subject Property: 12609 Taylorsville Rd
Case Number: 23-DDP-0038
Case Manager: John Michael Lawler (Jonathan.lawler@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Development Review Committee
Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
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
• Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502)
Click on link to view this week's report
This report summarizes the upcoming week's major projects (beginning Sundays). View next week's report: Weekly Roadshow Report.
The following schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, striping, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may only work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance on interstates and highways daily throughout the district.
I-71 Lane Closures for Bridge Overlay Project in Jefferson County
Bridge deck overlay with lane closure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 21, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an upcoming project involving lane closures on Interstate 71 at the bridges over U.S. 42 (mile point 6.24) in Jefferson County. Contract crews will remove the concrete-wearing surface and replace it with a latex overlay. This treatment will extend the life of the structure and will improve the roadway’s drivability.
The lane closures are scheduled for the following weekends:
- Northbound left lane: Friday, July 28, at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, July 31, at 5 a.m.
- Northbound right lane: Friday, August 4, at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, August 7, at 5 a.m.
This type of work relies highly on suitable weather conditions, so the schedule may be adjusted as needed.
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