We received the following information regarding the timeline for the road improvements on Clark Station Road
- Week of 5/27
o Clearing and Grubbing of Trees
o Material Deliveries
o Lay Pipe
o Prep for Curb
- Week of 6/3
o Lay Pipe
o Prep for Curb
- Week of 6/10
o Prep for Curb
o Pour Curb
o Cut Ditches
- Week of 6/17
o Cut Ditches
o Build Shoulders
o Backfill Behind Curb
- Week of 6/24
o Build Shoulders
o Backfill Curb
- Week of 7/1
o Prep for asphalt
o Clean Up and Restore Site
- Week of 7/8
o Pave
o Stripe
o Demobilize
This schedule is highly contingent upon weather and other factors. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
BBB Issues Warning in Aftermath of Severe Storms
May 29, 2024 – BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana warns of storm-chasing scammers in the aftermath of the weekend’s severe storms.
With any destructive and severe weather, there is an increased potential of out-of-town storm chasers looking to take advantage of victims as they begin the process of cleaning up and repairing property damage. BBB warns residents affected by the storms to beware of these scammers.
BBB offers the following tips for storm victims:
- Know your rights and responsibilities as provided by the state Attorney General. Kentucky residents can contact the Kentucky Attorney General’s office at ag.ky.gov or call 502.696.5300.
- Businesses must be licensed. Contact the Revenue Commission at 502.574.4860 to check out a company’s licensure.
- Many municipalities require a solicitation permit if salespeople go door-to-door. Verify that they need to have a permit by contacting your local Township or Municipality or call Permits & Licensing at 502.574.3321
- While most roofing contractors abide by the law, be careful allowing someone you do not know to inspect your roof. An unethical contractor may actually create damage to get work.
- Try to get at least 3-4 quotes from contractors, and insist that payments be made to the company, not an individual.
- Do not pay for the job in advance. Be wary of any contractor who demands full or half payment upfront.
- Resist high-pressure sales tactics, such as the “good deal” you’ll get only if you hire the contractor on the spot.
- Get a written contract that specifies the price, the work to be done, the amount of liability insurance coverage maintained by the contractor, and a time frame. Require a copy of their current certificate of insurance.
- For general questions or complaints related to insurance, contact your state’s Department of Insurance. Kentucky residents can visit insurance.ky.gov or call 502.564.3630.
- Pay by credit card, if possible; you may have additional protection if there’s a problem.
- If you suspect a company may be price gouging necessary goods or services due to the area storm damage, report the business to BBB and the Attorney General’s office.
- Beware of FEMA imposters. In the past, scammers have impersonated FEMA to try to scam consumers. Remember that FEMA does not charge for inspections, and they always wear ID badges. If you are still unsure, check with FEMA first at fema.gov or call 202.646.2500.
BBB is also warning area contractors to beware of storm chasers who are willing to pay local construction companies substantial amounts of money to use a local business’s established name, reputation, and phone so they can masquerade as a local business. Many contractors who agreed to let these storm chasers use their name regret their decision once they were left holding the bag of unsatisfied customers due to bad workmanship and/or unfulfilled warranties.
Finally, BBB advises consumers to be wary of any scam callers masquerading as gas and electric company employees. LG&E and KU will never call consumers and demand payment immediately over the phone in order to restore power (or prevent it from being shut off). For any concerns regarding utilities, contact your provider directly. Do not give your financial information over the phone to any unsolicited caller.
JYSA Youth Soccer Fall 2024 Registration will be held on
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
at
The Jeffersonian (Jtown Community Center)
10617 Taylorsville Road 40299
Age groups for players with birth years 2006 through 2020
*Players do not have to live in Jtown to join us.
*Practices are held at Pope Lick Park.
For more information:
www.jysarec.com
email jysarec@gmail.com
Drivers should expect delays on I-64 near Blankenbaker Parkway until construction in that area is completed later this summer. Lanes have been reduced and construction is in full swing, starting with blasting and sound wall work. This work will expand the ramp to two lanes at Blankenbaker westbound once it's completed.
Saturday, June 8th from 8AM - 10AM
Coffee with Councilman Benson
Special Guest: Officer Rocky Landrey, LMPD 7th Division District Resource Officer
“Coffee with the Councilman” is my continued effort to bring government to you at locations that are more convenient than City Hall. It is an opportunity for me to listen to your neighborhood concerns, thoughts on proposed legislation and answer questions you may have about local government.
I will also be welcoming special guests from different Metro Louisville agencies. Please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/district20 for future guests under our events section.
All events will be an open forum style from 8am - 10am.
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
Saturday, June 8th
Crossroads IGA
5502 Billtown Road
Louisville, KY 40299
*Participants are responsible for covering the costs of their own refreshments.
 Drivers should prepare for a significant change in traffic patterns starting in early June. A new ramp from I-64 E to I-265 N is opening as part of I-Move Kentucky’s ongoing improvements. By the project's completion, 2 of the 4 cloverleaf ramps will be removed. This new ramp will increase safety for all road users. Additionally, the ramp will significantly reduce congestion, making daily commutes more efficient. This is a significant step forward in improving overall safety and a more efficient travel experience for everyone who travels I-64 E and I-265 N.
The LexisNexis Community Crime Map is a public crime map that allows Louisville Metro Police to share crime data with the public. Look up events reported to local law enforcement agencies with the LexisNexis® Community Crime Map. Search for events by location, viewing results on the map, in a data grid or through analytics on the data for the location selected.
To get signed up and have information sent directly to your email visit https://www.communitycrimemap.com, click on the “bell” at the top right hand corner and customize your map with the crime data you want to see then sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly updates straight to your inbox.
If you have any issues signing up please contact our office directly for assistance at 574-1120 or stuart.benson@louisvilleky.gov.
 Buy Local Fair
Saturday, 6/8, 11am to 5pm
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the annual Buy Local Fair on Saturday, June 8th from 11:00am-5:00pm at a NEW location – Lynn Family Stadium in the Fan Zone. The event will include booths from local retailers, organizations, and artists, as well as music, food and libations, Kidpreneurs, a cooking competition, a kid’s fun zone, and more. Admission is free; onsite stadium parking is $15, a portion of which supports LIBA and the Buy Local cause. For more information, visit keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair.
6/6/2024 - Get the Scoop Ice Cream Social with the Police
Kroger - 12450 LaGrange Road
Noon to 2 pm
6/14/2024 - Father's Day Cook-off Contest
LMPD 8th Division vs. Anchorage Middletown Fire
Kroger - 9501 Westport Road
Noon to 2 pm
6/20/2024 - Sweets & Sirens
Walmart - 3706 Diann Marie Road
2:30pm - 4:30pm
7/2/2024 - LMPD Stop the Violence Event
Kroger - 9501 Westport Road
6pm - 8pm
Monday, June 3, 2024. The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail. Program: History of Louisville, Part 2: “From the Civil War to 1923”. Speaker: Steve Wiser, Louisville historian, author, and architect, FAIA. Steve will present the concluding Part 3 at our meeting in August.
When an intersection reopens after construction, KYTC allows time for traffic to adjust and for people to learn the new traffic pattern. The D5 Traffic section will program to complete an engineering evaluation of this intersection under the new configuration to determine if a different traffic control is warranted at this location.
5-8908.00 - Widening KY 155 (Taylorsville Road) to 4 lanes with a center turn lane or raised median from I-265 to KY-148
The final design for this project will start later this summer or fall.
The 2024-2026 BIENNIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PLAN, funds both the RW and Utility Phases:
2024 Right of Way Phase (SPP) - $2,500,000
2024 Utility Phase (SPP) - $500,000
The 2026-2030 HIGHWAY PRECONSTRUCTION PLAN, funds the CN Phase with funding allocated for 2027:
2027 Construction Phase (STPF) - $16,201,000
At this time, a letting date for the project has not been established. The date will be established once all the right of way has been acquired and the utility relocation phase has progressed. We anticipate letting the project in late 2026 or early 2027.
We will keep you up to date as more information is provided from KYTC.
When an intersection reopens after construction, KYTC allows time for traffic to adjust and for people to learn the new traffic pattern. The D5 Traffic section will program to complete an engineering evaluation of this intersection under the new configuration to determine if a different traffic control is warranted at this location.
5-8908.00 - Widening KY 155 (Taylorsville Road) to 4 lanes with a center turn lane or raised median from I-265 to KY-148
The final design for this project will start later this summer or fall.
The 2024-2026 BIENNIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PLAN, funds both the RW and Utility Phases:
2024 Right of Way Phase (SPP) - $2,500,000
2024 Utility Phase (SPP) - $500,000
The 2026-2030 HIGHWAY PRECONSTRUCTION PLAN, funds the CN Phase with funding allocated for 2027:
2027 Construction Phase (STPF) - $16,201,000
At this time, a letting date for the project has not been established. The date will be established once all the right of way has been acquired and the utility relocation phase has progressed. We anticipate letting the project in late 2026 or early 2027.
We will keep you up to date as more information is provided from KYTC.
You are invited to attend a review for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a proposed short term rental.
Subject Property: 3202 Tucker Station Rd
Case Number: 24-CUP-0067
Case Manager: MARK PINTO (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
To participate online, and view meeting agenda, staff report, and case material, please scan the QR code:
You may also participate online, and view case material by visiting:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
For meeting agenda and staff report, please visit:
https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal
More information is available in person at:
Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
If you wish to submit comments in writing on this case, please submit to the case manager by 9:00 A.M.
Friday, [June 14th]. If you would like to provide verbal testimony, please attend the meeting or participate
online. Additional information or written comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the
Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments.
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
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 30, 2024) – Two new Australians are making their way to Louisville — say “G’day y’all” to Dharuk and Telowie! The two male koalas will be coming from the San Diego Zoo in California. Dharuk and Telowie join the Louisville Zoo family indefinitely as part of an agreement with the Australian government. They will arrive later this June.
Dharuk, a 2-year-old, is named after an extinct Aboriginal language of the blue mountains, pronounced “da’ rook.” Meanwhile, 4-year-old Telowie (“tell ou-ee”), is named for the saltbush plant in Australia and means “old man saltbush by the waterhole.”
The two will take up residence at the foot of Glacier Run alongside fellow Australian species. Their abode is a renovated habitat near Lorikeet Landing that previously housed snowy owls and later, the Zoo’s red panda.
Louisville Zoo Director, Dan Maloney, previously served at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia and is excited to bring koalas back to Louisville. Koalas were temporarily featured at the Zoo during the 1980s and again in the early 2000s.
“Koalas are fantastic ambassadors for Australia, representing a truly unique species,” Maloney said. “I am excited to see families experience our friends from the ‘Land Down Under’!”
Following their arrival, the two koalas will go undergo a standard 30-day quarantine period in their prepared space, enabling them to be on exhibit sooner than the usual duration. Once on exhibit, they will be housed separately, as koalas are territorial and solitary in the wild.
Zoo guests will likely see the two new residents sleeping most days. Koalas almost exclusively eat eucalyptus leaves. This plant provides low-quality nutrition that takes time for koalas to process for energy. The eucalyptus that Dharuk and Telowie consume will be from one of just two eucalyptus farms in the U.S., both dedicated to supplying zoos.
The word “koala” is believed to originate from the Dharug language, spoken by Aboriginal people in Australia. “Koala” means “no drink,” which may be a reference to the marsupial’s low water intake. These animals stay hydrated through the water content in the eucalyptus leaves that form the bulk of their diet.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened species lists koalas as decreasing in the vanishing wild. The two main threats for koalas are human development and subsequent habitat destruction.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Zoo will close early on Friday, June 7, enter 10 a.m. – 2p.m. (exit by 3 p.m.). Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
24-ZONE-0047 Door Equipment Company, Inc. 14700 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 04/15/2024 06/05/2024 Jay Luckett
A change of zoning from C1 to C2 for an office and storage facility on 2.42 acres
24-MSUB-0002 Dove Points Estates Section 4 4005 MONA RIDGE WAY 40299 03/04/2024 06/05/2024 Dante St. Germain
June 8th, 2024
8am – 1pm
For directions please click here.
June 29
8am-1pm
For directions click here.
 Jefferson Memorial Forest and the Louisville ECHO program is hosting a Teen BMX biking program on July 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Saturday June 15 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Google Map to Saratoga Woods
It is that time again for all Women Veterans to celebrate each other in the Capitol of the State of Kentucky. This is our second year and I can't wait to see my fellow Sisters In Arms. If you reside in or around the City of Louisville, there will be Motorcoaches leaving from the Veterans Womens Clinic on Newburg Road. Please register for the event and email me at orrja@yahoo.com if you will need a ride. There are 27,000 women in Kentucky that have served this country, and I would like to Thank You All For Your Service. SPREAD THE WORD AT HOME, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, AND ONLINE. WE NEED ALL OF OUR SISTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED.
Jefferson Memorial Forest and the Louisville ECHO program is hosting a Teen BMX biking program on July 6th. See below for sign up information.
The Office of Planning’s Library Hours return in 2024! City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning will be available to answer questions about zoning (What is zoning? Why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including Middle Housing. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
 Main Library
Tuesday, June 4
3 - 7 PM
Shawnee
Tuesday, June 18
3 - 7 PM
Iroquois
Tuesday, July 30
3 - 7 PM
South Central Regional
Tuesday, August 13
3 - 7 PM
Bon Air
Tuesday, August 27
3 - 7 PM
Newburg
Tuesday, September 10
3 - 7 PM
Shively
Tuesday, September 24
3 - 7 PM
These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. 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.
If you have questions or want to learn more, contact ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-5860/(502) 574-8272
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