The first 2024 Pop-Up Drop-Off is this Saturday, March 16th at 3515 Newburg Rd

Notice of Development Application filed for a Conditional Use Permit for a Transitional House at 9312 New La Grange Rd

MEETING DATE: March 28, 2024 @ 6:00pm

MEETING LOCATION: Lyndon Christian Church

8125 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40222

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FILED WITH OFFICE OF PLANNING NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTIFICATION
March 11, 2024
To the Adjoining Property Owners, Neighborhood Group Representatives expressing interest in this area and Metro Councilperson for the 18th District.
A Conditional Use Permit application to provide transitional housing at the address below was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Office of Planning on February 19, 2024
ADDRESS: 9312 New La Grange Rd
CASE NO: 24-CUPPA-0045
CASE MANAGER: Amy Brooks (502-574-8215)
CASE MANAGER EMAIL: amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 18
APPLICANT: John Stewart In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Office of Planning, we have been directed to invite you to discuss this proposal before a formal application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to review the proposed plan and discuss the proposal with the applicant or its representative. We encourage you to attend this meeting and to share your thoughts. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

The meeting to discuss this application will be held on:
DATE: March 28, 2024 @ 6:00pm
LOCATION: Lyndon Christian Church 8125 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
John Stewart 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 below: Name: John Stewart Email: jstewart@encompass-ddc.com
If you have questions about this application, or would like to view the case file, please visit http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design or contact Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services at: Metro Development Center 444 S 5th St, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230

Jefferson County PVA 2024 Property Assessments

The Jefferson County PVA will mail property assessments on April 26, 2024. The 2024 reassessment covers MLS Areas 2, 3, and 7 including areas in and around Germantown, The Highlands, Clifton, Crescent Hill, Butchertown, St. Matthews, Indian Hills, Audubon Park, Hikes Point, Jeffersontown, Fern Creek (areas east of Bardstown Road), and Fisherville. If your property value changes, you will receive a full-color assessment notice on a large postcard that includes a photo of the property and information about the assessment appeal process.

If you believe the assessed value is not correct, The Jefferson County PVA wants you to know: You have a right to appeal.

The mission of the PVA is to provide fair and equitable assessments for all property owners in Jefferson County. PVA staff works hard to get the value of our property correct. However, the PVA does not know every detail or condition of your property. If you believe the PVA assessed value does not represent the fair-market value of your property, you have a right to appeal your assessment.

To learn more about property assessments and how to file an appeal, attend one of the PVA’s upcoming community meetings:

April 9: Douglass Community Center (2305 Douglas Blvd) 6:30pm-8pm

April 11: St. Matthews Community Center (1901 Park Road) 6:30pm-8pm

April 16: The Jeffersonian (10617 Taylorsville Road) 6:30pm-8pm

April 18: United Crescent Hill Community Ministries (150 State Street) 6:30pm-8pm

All meetings will also be available on Zoom, visit jeffersonpva.ky.gov to register for virtual meetings.

The first step of the appeal process is to complete the PVA Online Conference which is available at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov from April 26, 2024 at noon EDT, until May 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT. If you need assistance with the Online Conference, PVA staff will be available and ready to assist you.

In-Person Appeal Assistance at Library Branches

• Opening Day April 26: Jeffersontown and Highlands/Shelby Park 12pm-4pm
• Jeffersontown: Weekdays April 29-May 20 10am-4pm
• Highlands/Shelby Park: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays April 29-May 20 10am-4pm
• Matthews: Tuesdays and Thursdays April 30-May 16 10am-4pm
• Final Day May 20: all three locations listed above 10am-4pm

PVA Office By Appointment: Weekdays April 26-May 20, 8am-4pm EDT and 2 Saturdays, May 11 and 18, 10am-1pm EDT at the PVA Office, 815 W. Market Street, suite 400. Call us at 502-574-6224 to reserve a time.

By Telephone: Accommodations will be made for property owners with limited mobility and access to technology. Call 502-574-6224 to reserve a time for a telephone conference.

More helpful information, including tips on preparing for your Online Conference can be found at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.

Jefferson County PVA Homestead & Disability Exemption

Report Potholes

Potholes are showing up everywhere! Why is that and how do they get fixed? Potholes are caused by water seeping into the cracks of asphalt. This is caused by water getting into surface cracks caused by a weakened asphalt. Winter in the Metro Louisville area can be brutal with the constant amount of rain and snow that we have in the area. If the asphalt is already weakened, then the pothole is inevitable. Potholes are hard on our cars! The good news? This is one of the easiest things to get fixed! How do you do that? Report it! Be sure to give the exact location. Metro need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below; Use an online form by clicking here. Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole. 3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 4. Call our office at 574-1118, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

UPDATED! The OADC (Office for Aging/Disabled Citizens) Resource Guide

The best little resource guide in Kentuckiana has been updated for 2024! In here, you will find 77 pages of every single imaginable community resource, including caregiver resources, local ministries, financial assistance, food, health, and much, MUCH more. Bookmark it: tinyurl.com/yc6bfkes

From FEMA: Disaster Preparedness for Caregivers

Caregivers are unsung heroes. This becomes especially true for those who carry out their duties before, during, and in the immediate aftermath of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other extreme weather events. People with disabilities or other access and function needs, such as older adults, face a disproportionately higher likelihood of abandonment, additional injury, and death during disasters.

When forced to evacuate, relocate to emergency shelters, or find temporary housing, care recipients and caregivers require support and services that meet them where they are and account for unmet needs. 

There are three essential steps that can help caregivers feel more prepared and in control when disaster strikes:

Assessing needs - Preparedness starts with considering the many tasks a caregiver performs as a matter of routine, such as hygiene care, meal preparation, routine medical assistance, and prescription drug management.

Engaging a support network - Caregivers also need care. Thinking through access to systems of support, especially if displaced, and the stress of keeping a care recipient safe and healthy are important.

Creating a plan - Recovering from a disaster begins with seeing preparedness as the first response to a disaster. By making an emergency plan, tracking alerts and updates, and keeping a checklist of everything a care recipient would need in the event a disaster disrupts the daily routine, caregivers become the true “first” responder

To view the full Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers, Click HERE

If someone gets bit by an animal in Jefferson County, what do they do?

If you are bit by an animal, please seek medical treatment right away. The wound should be examined for any treatment needed and the person screened for possible rabies exposure.

Are animal bites reported to the health department?

Healthcare providers as well as people who own animals and people who have been bitten by animals, report animal bites to us by calling 502-574-6640. It’s important the animal and the person who was bitten be screened for possible rabies.

What does the health department do when an animal bite is reported?

We will order the owner of the animal to quarantine it for 10 days, even if it has been vaccinated against rabies. Any animal that has bitten must be microchipped under Louisville Metro Ordinance 91.072.

What is an owner’s responsibility if their animal bites someone?

The owner is responsible for quarantining their animal for 10 days. That means the owner must securely confine the animal to their premises, away from people, either inside the home, in a totally enclosed pen inside a fenced yard, or at a veterinarian. Quarantining the animal allows it to be observed for the onset of possible rabies symptoms. Most importantly, it keeps the animal from exposing other animals or people to rabies. 

Animal owners are also responsible for making sure their animal is licensed and vaccinated. In Jefferson County, all dogs, cats and ferrets are required by law to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. For more information on local pet laws, licensing, fostering, and adoption visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services.

If bite victims would like to file a formal complaint against the dog owner, please contact Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) or call (502) 473-7387 to leave a message.

Can the health department order an animal be euthanized?

The health department doesn’t confiscate animals or have them put down. Our main responsibility is to ensure that people are protected from rabies. If an animal owner refuses to cooperate with the request to quarantine the animal, we will refer them to LMAS for follow up and enforcement actions.

Do we automatically recommend someone get the rabies vaccine series if they have been bitten by an animal?

No. We only recommend that someone receive rabies post-exposure treatment if the animal cannot be observed for the 10-day quarantine or tested for rabies.

How many animal bites are reported to the health department each year?

• 2019: 1168
• 2020: 998
• 2021: 1015
• 2022: 1131
• 2023: 1006

• On average, how many animals test positive for rabies?

  Bats are the most common animal that test positive for rabies in Jefferson County. No dogs or cats have tested positive for rabies.

  • 2019: 4 bats
  • 2020: 2 bats
  • 2021: 5 bats
  • 2022: 3 bats
  • 2023: 2 bats

  What is rabies?

  Rabies is a fatal but preventable virus that can spread to people and animals if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system causing disease in the brain which results in death, if not treated. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets, avoiding wildlife, and seeking medical care after a potential exposure.

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