District 20 eNewsletter - July 1, 2024

Stuart Benson Metro Council District 20 eNewsletter
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Councilman Stuart Benson
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1120
Legislative Assistant

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NEW DISTRICT 20 INTERACTIVE ZONING MAP!

See zoning cases in District 20 on our on Interactive Zoning Map!

***This map is best viewed on a desktop or laptop for all information to display properly.***

Updated Weekly


Map Crime in Division 7 & 8 and Subscribe to Crime Alerts

We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 7 & 8 or for each beat in Division 7 & 8.  And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!



Louisville Bats Community Nights

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The Louisville Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs, and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances.

These two nights are Wednesday, August 21st ; and Wednesday, September 4th.

Forms will be monitored by the Louisville Bats and will close once each district has reached their maximum capacity of 300 tickets –

These tickets will go fast so please RSVP now to reserve tickets before they are gone.

INDIVIDUALS (If you are an individual wanting tickets for yourself and family/friends please use the following link): https://forms.office.com/r/ste86kb5GE

ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS OF 20+ GUESTS: https://forms.office.com/r/t6hVDbQVys


Neighborhood Meeting (16223, 16301 & 16305 Shelbyville Road and 211 Johnson Road)

 

Neighborhood meeting for a change in zoning from R-4 to C-2 and Detailed District Development Plan to allow a business park on approximately 11.4 acres located at 16223, 16301 & 16305 Shelbyville Road and 211 Johnson Road

 

Dear Neighbor:

 

We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our zone change and Detailed District Development Plan (DDDP) to allow a business park to be located as above. Accordingly, we filed a plan for pre-application review with the Office of Planning that was assigned case number 24-ZONEPA-0075 and case manager Jay Luckett.

 

The applicant is proposing several office buildings, a home for the infirmed and aged, medical office building and retail building. We would like to show and explain this plan to neighbors so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have. In that regard, a meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Eastwood in the Multi-purpose Building located at 16122 Eastwood Cut Off Road, Louisville, KY. (Park in the upper parking lot via the frontage road that runs in front of the church. Access the frontage road from either Eastwood Fisherville Road or Eastwood Cut Off Road. Enter the Multipurpose Building located in the rear of the parking lot through the door located on the left side of the building. Go down the stairs to the meeting room. Wheelchair access is available through the back door.)

 

Please click here  for the information listed below: 

 

  1. The development plan sheet
  2. LOJIC site location zoning map sheet showing the location of the site
  3. Detailed summary sheet of the project
  4. Contact information sheet and Information on how to obtain case information online from PDS’ online customer service portal
  5. PDS’ “After the Neighborhood Meeting” sheet If you are unable to attend the meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me at the number listed above. We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.

 



LMPD 6th & 7th National Night Out

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LMPD 8th National Night Out

8th national night out

"Get the Scoop" Ice Cream Social with Police & LMAS Adoptable Pets

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LMPD 8th Division Upcoming Community Events

7/2/2024 - LMPD Stop the Violence Event
Kroger - 9501 Westport Road
6pm - 8pm

 


Fern Creek Library Updates


Architects are 50% of the way through the construction drawings phase of the project. We expect this phase to be 100% complete and bids to go out near the end of August. To see the design renderings, visit www.LFPL.org/FernCreek.


The Louisville Zoo Celebrates Start of Summer with Discounts and Line Up of Activities for the Season!

The Louisville Zoo is celebrating the start of summer this weekend with a great ticket discount. This weekend only, June 22 and 23, 2024, adults ages 12 – 59 can enjoy general admission for only $20. Children (ages 3 – 11) and seniors can enter for only $15 per person. Children two and under are always free. The Zoo encourages guests to prepare for the weather with refillable water bottles, cooling off at indoor air-conditioned spaces, and visiting the popular Glacier Run Splash Park — free with Zoo admission or membership. Plus, be sure to pick up free cups of ice water at concession stands or stop by a Louisville Water Company bottle refill station located inside the African Outpost, near the entrance to the Islands’ Pavilion and on the Zoo’s main plaza.

 

Guests will want to stop in and see their favorite new mates — the Zoo’s recent additions, male koalas Dharuk and Telowie — along with red panda, Sundara, in his new habitat and, of course, elephants Punch and Mikki, ahead of their move to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2025.

 

The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.

 

Movie Nights in the Oasis Field

The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Late-Night Date Night features or Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.

  • July 26: “Top Gun”

Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips

  • July 12: “Trolls Band Together”
  • August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
  • September 13: “Haunted Mansion”

Meet Me at he Zoo

Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:

 

  • July 20 & 21: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa’s Summer Safari
    • Enjoy meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus on their summer vacation and recall cooler times with winter-themed holiday enrichment for animals and games for the kids.
  • August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
    • Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s

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. 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).


Louisville Metro Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report

23-ZONE-0004 Taylorsville Rd Apt 11311 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 11 01/09/2023 07/03/2024 Jay Luckett a change in zoning from R-4 to R-6 to allow a 76-unit multi-family residential community on 3.9 acres.

24-DDP-0041 The Kingdom Center 12610 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 05/13/2024 07/03/2024 Jay Luckett A Detailed District Development Plan to construct 16,974 sq ft for a religious institution on 4.26 acres in the PD zoning district

23-MSUB-0014 Eastwood Fisherville Residential 2200 EASTWOOD FISHERVILLE RD 40023 20 12/11/2023 07/03/2024 Dante St. Germain MRDI Subdivision for 148-lots and 80 townhomes on property located at 2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road, 004200450000, 004102150000, 004100330000, on 71.44 acres

 


Notice of Public Meeting



You are invited to attend a review for a TEXT AMENDMENT to the LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE related to FACTORY BUILT HOUSING.
Subject: Changes to the regulations in the Land Development Code
for Factory Built Housing
Case Number: 23-LDC-0004
Case Manager: Rachel Casey (rachel.casey@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Planning Commission
Meeting Date: July 11, 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)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/factory-built-housing or:
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
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
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.


Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner (2024)

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!

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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