24-ZONE-0047 Door Equipment Company, Inc. 14700 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 04/15/2024 08/28/2024 Jay Luckett
A change of zoning from C1 to C2 for an office and storage facility on 2.42 acres
24-DDP-0041 The Kingdom Center 12610 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 05/13/2024 08/28/2024 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 08/28/2024 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
24-MSUB-0002 Dove Points Estates Section 4 4005 MONA RIDGE WAY 40299 03/04/2024 08/28/2024 Dante St. Germain
A major subdivision to create 31 lots in the R4 zoning district
Kentucky State Fair Street Restrictions and No Parking Areas
The following streets will be restricted to traffic or no parking during the following times:
Friday, August 23, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Kentucky State Fair
8 am - 11 pm
- Phillips Lane from Monarch Drive to Freedom Way (authorized vehicles only)
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive (residents, guests and Phillips Lane business patrons only)
No Parking Areas
All Day
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Crittenden Drive
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
Louisville Urban Forest Master Plan SURVEY
Let your voice be heard. Louisville is embarking on an Urban Forest Master Plan and we need your input. By understanding community needs, we can ensure that trees are addressed and cared for in all the ways needed. This survey contains 15 questions, and will likely take less than 10-15 minutes to complete. There is an open-ended question at the end for anything else you'd like to tell us that we didn't ask or leave room for.
Help us make sure we hear from all parts of Louisville.
The information we are asking for below will help us understand who has taken the survey, and most importantly helps us identify areas or groups we haven’t heard from yet (and thus need to pursue further for input). This is general information only, overall this survey is anonymous!
https://form.jotform.com/240705565650153
Meeting Information
The Louisville Tree Plan team is hosting one more community workshop to discuss priorities and needs. There is no need to RSVP for the in-person workshop. For the Virtual Q&A, please click on the link to get meeting invite.
• St. Matthews Library - Saturday, August 24, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
3940 Grandview Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
 Waterfront Park Phase IV is the 22-acre westward expansion of the park between 10th and 14th streets along the river. Once completed, this $50 million project will transform a long-neglected area of our waterfront into a vibrant community amenity and bring Waterfront Park’s world class amenities within a 20-minute walk of more than 10,000 residents. Phase IV is a vital component of Waterfront Park’s mission to transform our waterfront into an accessible community asset that can be enjoyed by the community forever.
Construction is underway on PlayPort at Waterfront Park, a children’s area designed in partnership with Kentucky Science Center. PlayPort will feature large-scale authentic objects – including an excavator, dump truck, boats, river-themed elements, and more – as anchors for an inspired play and learning environment. Construction of PlayPort is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
To learn more about Waterfront Park Phase IV and share your thoughts, visit https://ourwaterfrontparkexpansion.org.
The road closures are for the parade on Saturday.
Friday, August 30, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024 - Worldfest
10 am - 12:45 pm (Saturday, August 31, 2024)
o 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Court Place
11 am - 12:45 pm (Saturday, August 31, 2024)
o 5th Street from Court Place to Main Street
o Market Street from 6th Street to 4th Street
o Main Street from 4th Street to 6th Street
No Parking
All day (Friday, August 30, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024)
o Main Street from 4th Street to 5th Street
8 am - 2 pm (Saturday, August 31, 2024)
o 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Main Street
Notice of Public Hearing (12610 Taylorsville Road)
You are invited to attend a review for a Detailed District Development Plan with waivers for the
expansion of a religious institution.
Subject Property: 12610 TAYLORSVILLE RD
Case Number: 24-DDP-0041
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG 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
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
More information on zoning processes
Public comment opportunities
Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a
public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal 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) 574-6230 at
least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Notice of Public Hearing (14700 Taylorsville Road & 3160 S English Station Road)
You are invited to attend a review for a change in Zoning from C1 to C2 with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements.
Subject Property: (14700 Taylorsville Road & 3160 S English Station Road)
Case Number: 24-ZONE-0047
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Land Development and Transportation Committee
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 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://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG 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
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
More information on zoning processes
Public comment opportunities
Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a
public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal 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) 574-6230 at
least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Notice of Public Hearing (4000 Sweeney Lane)
You are invited to attend a review for a MAJOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION to alow subdivision into 27 buildable lots on approximately 14.6 acres.
Subject Property: 4000 Sweeney Lane
Case Number: 24-MSUB-0002
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain (dante.st.germain@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, August 22, 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://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG 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
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
• Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal 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) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Neighborhood meeting for a proposed change in zoning from RR to PRD to allow a 370-lot single family subdivision to be known as the Reserves at Broad Run, Phase 2 located at 8000 Broad Run Road
Dear Neighbor:
We are writing to invite you to a neighborhood meeting to present our plan for Phase 2 of the previously approved Reserves at Broad Run subdivision in case number 22-MSUB-0001. This plan would provide 370 single family lots on the above referenced property.
Phase 1 of the subdivision was previously approved and is now filing a zone change application for Phase 2. Accordingly, a plan was filed for pre-application review with the Office of Planning that was assigned case number, 24-ZONEPA-0094 and case manager Amy Brooks. There will be two access points on Broad Run Road. 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, August 27, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Government Center located at 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, Kentucky.
Enclosed for your review are the following:
1. The development plans 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 Office of Planning online customer service portal
5. Office of Planning "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
Sincerely,
John Talbot
Click here to read more about this case.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/bulletins/3ae9b6f
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-4 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial, with associated Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements.
Subject Property: 12312 Taylorsville Road
Case Number: 24-ZONE-0077
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain (dante.st.germain@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, September 5, 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://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG 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
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
- More information on zoning processes
- Public comment opportunities
- Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
- Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal 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) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
 Community Ministries Day, Thursday, September 5
Join us for Community Ministries Day on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4-6pm as we prepare for the big TogetherFest celebration at the Ice House on September 8th. Each of the 13 Community Ministries will be opening their doors for a food drive to help stock our pantries on behalf of our neighbors in need - and while you're there you can take a selfie and enter Dawne Gee’s big giveaway! You can find your Community Ministry by going to www.LouisvilleMinistries.org and clicking on the Find My Ministry tab. How to enter Dawne Gee’s big Gatlinburg Getaway giveaway 1) While dropping off nonperishable foods and baby diapers at the Community Ministries Day Food Drive on September 5 between 4 and 6 pm take a selfie with your community ministry in the background. 2) Email your pic along with your name and phone number to acmlouisvilleky@gmail.com no later than 11:59 pm on September 5th The drawing will take place Sept. 6 and the winner will be announced both at louisvilleministries.org and at Together Fest on September 8. Employees of the community ministries are not eligible to participate.
Togetherfest with Dawne Gee, Sunday, September 8
Join WAVE 3’s Dawne Gee and A Recipe to End Hunger for our second annual Together Fest at the Ice House, supporting the Association of Community Ministries. Dance to Caribou and the Crashers, enjoy light bites, a cash bar, silent auction, and an exclusive VIP rooftop tasting experience. Sponsored by Isaacs and Isaacs and the Ice House. You can get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/TogetherFestTickets Limited number of $50 EXCLUSIVE VIP ROOFTOP EXPERIENCE tickets available with special tastings, prizes and more! General admission is only $20. Anyone that brings nonperishable food items at the door is in for a chance to win a giveaway- a TV from Coke Consolidated!
Notice of Application for Wrecking of Historic Structure
The Office of Planning has received a zoning change request application on which a historic structure is proposed for demolition on the property listed below:
Subject Property: 2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road
Case Number: 23-MSUB-0014
The above reference property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
LMCO (150.110) requires a notice of the proposed demolition be sent simultaneously with the notice for the public hearing of the zoning change request because it requires a public hearing.
This dual notice commences the required 30-day hold on the property now. The purpose of the 30-day hold is to provide time for the community to consider the demolition and, if warranted,
prepare a petition to review designation of the building as a local landmark. This hold will expire 9/19/2024. Once this hold has expired, a wrecking permit may be issued if the development
plan showing its removal is approved and construction permits for substantial site activity are ready to be issued.
For additional information regarding this application visit the website:
https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx or contact Savannah Darr, Historic
Preservation Officer at 574-5705 or savannah.darr@louisvilleky.gov.
A review of changes to the Land Development Code for Homeless and Crisis Shelters
The Coalition for the Homeless estimates that nearly 1,600 Louisvillians are experiencing homelessness on any given night, but the city only has 1,000 emergency overnight and transitional shelter beds, leaving 500 to 600 people without a place to stay each night. The Office of Planning has been tasked by the Louisville Metro Council to review and consider changes to the Land Development Code to expand access to homeless shelters and create options for temporary crisis shelters.
The Office of Planning invites you to attend an upcoming listening session to provide your feedback and solutions to increase shelter access to all community members in need.
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August 26th at 6 PM – Northeast Regional Library
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August 27th – Join Us for Zoning Matters at the Bon Air Library anytime between 3-7 PM
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August 29th at 6 PM – Shively-Newman Library
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September 4th at 6 PM – Shawnee Library
OFFICE OF PLANNING
444 S. 5thStreet, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202
Contact
Joel Dock, Planning Supervisor
(502)574-5860
Joel.dock@louisvilleky.gov
The Office of Planning has received a zoning change request application on which a historic structure is proposed for demolition on the property listed below:
Subject Property: 2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road
Case Number: 23-MSUB-0014
The above reference property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. LMCO (150.110) requires a notice of the proposed demolition be sent simultaneously with the notice for the public hearing of the zoning change request because it requires a public hearing. This dual notice commences the required 30-day hold on the property now. The purpose of the 30-day hold is to provide time for the community to consider the demolition and, if warranted, prepare a petition to review designation of the building as a local landmark. This hold will expire 9/19/2024. Once this hold has expired, a wrecking permit may be issued if the development plan showing its removal is approved and construction permits for substantial site activity are ready to be issued.
For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx or contact Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer at 574-5705 or savannah.darr@louisvilleky.gov.
2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road
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Fern Creek Library’s construction drawings are 95% complete and in final review. We expect subcontractor bids to go out in the next couple of weeks. To see the latest design renderings, visit www.LFPL.org/FernCreek.
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Louisville Zoo Welcomes Infant Gorilla for Fostering
Photos attached
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 20, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo has welcomed a 1 ½-month-old infant male western lowland gorilla named Abeo (ah-bay-OH) to our award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat. His name means “bringer of happiness” in Yoruba, a language spoken in West Africa. Born on June 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington., the infant is the offspring of Akenji, a first-time mom. When Akenji was unable to bond with her infant and when training another foster didn’t progress fast enough, Woodland Park officials moved into quick action to find suitable care for the infant gorilla.
Woodland Park Zoo collaborated with the Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP) to secure a new home. The SSP, a cooperative breeding program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) aims to ensure a healthy, self-sustaining population of gorillas. The program maintains a list of potential foster gorillas across the country.
The Louisville Zoo’s 40-year-old female gorilla, Kweli, was selected to be the baby’s foster mom due to her success with Kindi – our now 8-year-old, sub-adult female gorilla. Kindi was orphaned after her mother, Mia Mojo, died the day after giving birth.
“While we always hope for a natural mother-infant bond, circumstances sometimes require alternative solutions for the well-being of the gorilla,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “Our Gorilla Forest care team’s successful work with Kindi and Kweli stands as a testament to their expertise. Kweli is a dedicated mother, and Kindi is thriving in her family group, showing all the proper, healthy gorilla behaviors. I look forward to seeing this young gorilla flourish with his new family.”
The Gorilla Forest keeper team will provide round-the-clock care for the infant, including feeding, socializing, and using behavioral cues, including vocalizations like those of a gorilla mother. This approach will mirror the successful process implemented with Kindi in 2016. The team will work to ensure that the infant can navigate the habitat and respond to training cues, including coming to the habitat mesh on request to receive a bottle. Initially, interactions with the adult gorillas will occur through a mesh panel, known as a “howdy door,” to facilitate gradual introductions. Once these key milestones are met, the infant will have closely monitored bonding sessions with Kweli, his foster mother, before being integrated into the existing gorilla troop. This troop includes silverback Casey (42 years old), adult females Paki (35 years old), Kweli (40 years old), young female Kindi (8 years old) and recently added Patty (11 years old). The group will rotate with bachelor gorillas Bengati, Jelani, Cecil, and Kicho.
The infant gorilla’s highly anticipated public debut in the Gorilla Forest will occur after he has been successfully introduced to his new home and introduced to Kweli. The Zoo will provide updates on his progress through a dedicated blog at louisvillezoo.org/gorillafoster and via its social media channels.
Guests can also “adopt” Abeo through a special ADOPTS package which includes a plush gorilla, an adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet, a Zoo magnet, the adopter’s name listed on the Zoo’s website, a Fahlo bracelet that tracks gorillas in the wild and two admission passes to visit to the Louisville Zoo — all for $99. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts for more information and to purchase.
Gorilla Conservation Status
Only found in the dense forests of west central Africa, gorillas are critically endangered and could face extinction if stronger efforts are not mounted to protect them. The primary threats to their survival are illegal poaching, civil unrest, disease, and habitat destruction due to extractive industries such as mining.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Summer hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. The Zoo will close early on Saturday, August 24 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m., exit by 3 p.m.) for Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food, Too! The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
The Office of Planning has received a zoning change request application on which a historic structure is proposed for demolition on the property listed below:
Subject Property: 2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road
Case Number: 23-MSUB-0014
The above reference property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. LMCO (150.110) requires a notice of the proposed demolition be sent simultaneously with the notice for the public hearing of the zoning change request because it requires a public hearing. This dual notice commences the required 30-day hold on the property now. The purpose of the 30-day hold is to provide time for the community to consider the demolition and, if warranted, prepare a petition to review designation of the building as a local landmark. This hold will expire 9/19/2024. Once this hold has expired, a wrecking permit may be issued if the development plan showing its removal is approved and construction permits for substantial site activity are ready to be issued.
For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx or contact Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer at 574-5705 or savannah.darr@louisvilleky.gov.
Lane closures on I-71 North and I-265 North will be in place starting Friday, Aug. 23. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.
Beginning Friday at 8 p.m., I-71 northbound from the rest area to the KY 329 overpass will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be working on surface pavement of that section of the roadway. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.
Also, beginning Friday at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from Brownsboro Road to I-71 will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be performing concrete paving. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.
Work may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events. Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones.
Exciting progress is underway as crews have recently poured cement for the new sound walls along the Blankenbaker Parkway ramp! These sturdy foundations will soon support posts and panels, creating effective sound barriers in this area. Crews have also been in full swing working to expand the westbound ramp to a spacious two lanes. Keep an eye out for more progress on Blankenbaker Parkway coming soon. |
