Councilwoman Raymond "wore the hat" at LMAS this week

A visit to tour District 10's own Louisville Metro Animal Services led to a photo shoot yesterday for Councilwoman Raymond. Thursdays are picture days at LMAS, and some of the adoptable dogs are photographed with cute hats.  At left, left to right, were LMAS Director Andrew “Andy” McClinton, Communications Specialist Stephanie Jackson, and Councilwoman Raymond.

At right, Councilwoman Raymond donned a green frog hat (Derby trend?) and met this cute girl who was wearing a shark hat for the occasion.  With a little help from LMAS staff, they posed for the camera. Please adopt or foster if you can!

Louisville Zoo Nominated in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Zoo and Best Zoo Membership

Our wild neighbor, the Louisville Zoo, has been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” program. The Zoo is nominated as “Best Zoo” and for “Best Zoo Membership.” Voting continues through Monday, March 10, and the rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day. Guests can vote for the Zoo at https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45458/ for Best Zoo and https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45871/ for Best Zoo Membership. The Zoo is among nominees including the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana, Cincinnati and Columbus Zoos in Ohio, and the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii. Go, Louisville Zoo!

Keep kids busy with Louisville Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps and Community Centers

Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering opportunities for kids to stay active while on spring break. Camps will take place at some community centers, while others will host free open programming with a less structured environment. 

Centers that will offer traditional Spring Break Camps are Metro Arts, Molly Leonard Portland, Sun Valley, Beechmont, Berrytown, Douglass and Cyril Allgeier. Participants must be 5-12 years of age for all camps except Metro Arts, which is for ages 9-12.

The cost of Spring Break Camp is $60 per camper. Youths will enjoy a range of activities including athletics, games, crafts and a field trip. Spots are limited for these camps, you can register a child here.

How to report potholes

Three ways to report potholes to Public Works:  1. Report online. The online map at right shows the current status of reports to Public Works.  2. Use X (Twitter) to send 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.

LIHEAP Winter Crisis enrollment continues

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Winter Crisis and MSD’s EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program) with one single appointment. Read more about EWRAP here.   Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 31, or until designated funds have been expended. Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

District 10 events

The Buechel Train Depot

Check out the Buechel Train Depot's enewsletter for a full schedule:  Tree planting in March Walking path cleanup this spring Community Garden and Markets coming in April  Currently, visitors can enjoy the green space from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Walk your leashed dog, have a picnic lunch with loved ones, or watch trains.  Did you know that Sadie Iovenko, a twentysomething, won a bid to purchase the historic property for one dollar? We look forward to witnessing the depot's next chapter.

Cyril Allgeier Community/Athletic Center calendar

The Cyril Allgeier Community and Athletic Center, at 4101 Cadillac Court, has so much to offer: basketball, volleyball, pickleball, karate, yoga, senior chair yoga, visual arts programs and more! See the latest schedule, or download here.

Louisville Free Public Library event highlights

Highlands-Shelby Park Beginning Bridge II Lessons with Sandy Spears, Tuesday, February 18, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Sharpen your bridge with learning more about Stayman/Transfers, preemptive bids, doubles of many types, overcalls, and general competitive bidding. This 14 week course is taught by Sandy Spears, ACBL - certified Bridge Teacher. Call 502-574-1672 to register. WAGS: Read with a dog,, Tuesday, February 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Come spend time and read with a therapy dog from WAGS- Wonderful Animals Giving Service. Ages 0-19. Bon Air English for Speakers of Other Languages, Tuesday, February 18, 10 to 11 a.m. English for Speakers of Other Languages offers guided English practice led by a library staff member. The ESOL Instructor leads students through grammar exercises every week. Students have the opportunity to practice their English and ask questions in a supportive environment. Ages 18+. Link to a full listing of all Louisville Free Public Library events.

Save the date: March 6 -  Your Guide to Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Louisville Metro Housing Authority and District 10 Councilwoman Josie Raymond present "Your Guide to Section 8" Thursday, March 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place. Discover more about our Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Topics of conversation include landlord information, HCV Program, rental process, eligibility, affordable housing, and Rent Cafe. 

Joe Creason parkrun walk and run every Saturday at 9 a.m. 

The Joe Creason parkrun is free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Meet at Joe Creason Park at 9 a.m. Saturdays. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason.

Louisville Metro events

Register by February 23 for Germantown Baseball and Softball

Sign up now for Germantown spring baseball and softball! Registration ends February 23. 

Mark your calendars for the traditional opening day parade on April 13, which starts at 2 p.m. at Audubon Elementary and ends at Germantown Ballfield, 1537 Poplar Level Road. 

March 9 - next tour at the Louisville Water Tower

The Louisville Water Tower is one of Louisville's eight national historic landmarks and a must-see for both locals and tourists. Fun fact: It's actually the oldest water tower in the U.S.! The tower opens its doors to the public on the second Sunday of every month. Next up is March 9. Residents can purchase tickets here.

Metro Louisville news

Neighborhood Institute is back, apply by February 27

The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Center For Neighborhoods Offices, 1126 Berry Blvd. Suite 300, for 11 consecutive weeks, March 11 to May 27, with a Graduation Celebration May 27. Dinner is provided each week. Attendance is free, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on February 27. 

The Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute Spring 2025 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISpring2025  Questions? Contact Mikal Forbush at mikalf@centerforneighborhoods.org or call 589-0343.

Louisville Metro FY26 External Agency Fund grant applications open through March 3

Applications are being accepted for FY 26 External Agency Fund grants through March 3. These grants are awarded annually to qualifying nonprofit organizations offering social services or programs in Louisville/Jefferson County. EAF grants provide critical funding to nonprofits serving Louisville’s diverse community needs. Once applications are submitted, they enter a competitive process and are scored by a panel based on impact and measurable outcomes. Successful applicants’ proposals will be recommended for funding in the mayor’s FY 26 budget proposal to Metro Council.

Each of the following Louisville Metro agencies will administer the EAF Funds:

• Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods: Youth Engagement Services Funding
• Office of Resilience and Community Services: Community Services Funding
• Office of Arts + Creative Industries: Arts, Heritage, and Creative Industry Funding

Link to each agency’s application and more information. 

Zoning updates

ABC ad run for 1022 Clarks Lane 

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran January 16 for Angelica Pizzonia Dirty Bird, LLC, 1022 Clarks Lane for a NQ2 Retail Drink License Special Sunday Retail Drink License license.  Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication (February 15). 

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

Recent applications to Planning and Design Services

25-VARIANCE-0008, 1442 Cardinal Drive, application for a variance from LDC, Section 5.1.12 to allow a principal structure to encroach into the front setback on .27590 acres in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School. Revisions required.

February 19 - Public hearing regarding 1821 Taylor Avenue

The Development Review Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday, February 19 starting at 1 p.m. that will include 25-DDP-0004, 1821 Taylor Avenue, a Revised District Development plan application to bring site into compliance on 1.1 acres in the CM zoning district.

The DRC will also hear 24-WAIVER-0130, 1225 Gardiner Lane, a waiver application from section 5.6.1.C.1. to have less than 50% of the street facing facade without clear windows and doors. Race Trac.

1225 Gardiner Lane:

24-CAT2-0033, 1225 Gardiner Lane, category 2B application for the construction of a gas station on 5.6159 acres in the M2 and OR1 zoning districts. Revisions submitted. 

24-WAIVER-0130, 1225 Gardiner Lane, A waiver application from section 5.6.1.C.1. to have less than 50% of the street facing facade without clear windows and doors. Accepted.

24-WAIVER-0131, 1225 Gardiner Lane, a landscape waiver from section 10.2.4.B.1 to encroach into the landscape buffer area in the northwest corner of Poplar Level Road. Accepted.

24-PARKWAIVER-0013, 1225 Gardiner Lane, a parking waiver to increase the maximum parking allowed from 24 spaces to 32 spaces. Accepted.

25-CUPPA-0025, 3118 Harmon Court, pre-application for a Conditional Use Permit for a non-owner occupied accessory dwelling unit on 0.2116 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School. Revisions required.

4730 Champions Trace Lane

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. Revisions required.

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. Public meeting.

25-DDP-0004, 1821 Taylor Avenue, a Revised District Development plan application to bring site into compliance on 1.1 acres in the CM zoning district.

24-DDP-0076, 4642 Jennings Lane, a revised district development plan for transitional housing on .48 acres in the C2 zoning district. Pathways to Hope. Accepted

1800 Newburg Road

24-LANDSCAPE-0159, 1800 Newburg Road, a revised landscape and tree preservation application on 6.104 acres in the R1, R5, and R7 zoning districts. St. Agnes Catholic School. Accepted.

24-MCUP-0019, 1800 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a private religious/learning institution on 203.97 acres in the R5, R7 and R1 zoning districts.

25-LANDSCAPE-0006, 4023 Poplar Level Road, application for a landscape and tree preservation plan for a drive thru coffee shop on 0.7 acres in the C1 zoning district.7 Brew - Poplar Level. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0175, 6400 Six Mile Lane, a landscape and tree preservation application for multi-family residential use on 1.1877 acres. Six Mile Homes. Revisions required. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0160, 6718 Six Mile Lane, a clearing and grading application to remove trees and stumps on 0.9656 acres in the R4 zoning district. Agency review. 

25-PARKWAIVER-0001, 4023 Poplar Level Road, a parking waiver application to increase the maximum parking allowed from 6 spaces to 11 spaces on 0.7028 acres in the C1 zoning district. 7 Brew Coffee.

2230 Buechel Avenue

24-MPLAT-0129, 2230 Buechel Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to dedicate right-of-way.  Buechel Train Depot. Revisions required.

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. Agency review.

19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street. Agency review.

1300 Belmar Drive

24-WAIVER-0165, 1300 Belmar Drive, an application for a Landscape Waiver from section 10.2.3 to waive the required landscape buffer between CM and M2 zoning districts on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales. Accepted.

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales. Application accepted. 

24-ZONEPA-0153, 4217 East Indian Trail, application for a change in zoning pre-application from from R-4 to M-2 to allow the existing building to remain as a contractor's shop with proposed outdoor storage and contractor lay-down yard on 2.8123 acres.

Short Term Rental cases

25-CUPPA-0013, 1021 Greenleaf Road, a Conditional Use Permit pre-application for a non owner occupied Short Term Rental on 0.11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district. Completed.

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. Accepted.

20-CUP-0147 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district. Public meeting. 

Check on Planning and Design Services cases

Locate legal Short Term Rentals with Metro's interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators.

An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb.

If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office

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