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On Wednesday, Councilman Bratcher presented a Metro Council Proclamation to Ennu - Optimal Health/Aesthetics. You can visit their Fern Creek location at 8001 Bardstown Road. |
 
 The Jefferson County Board of Education invites the community to Q&A forums to hear from the finalists in the JCPS Superintend Search.
Forum 1 Tuesday, May 20th at 4pm-6pm at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
Forum 2 Tuesday, May 20th at 7pm-9pm at Stopher Elementary School, 14417 Aiken Rd.
Forum 1 will be livestreamed on the JCBE YouTube page. A recording will also be posted on the JCPS website and social media platforms.
For more information visit: jefferson.kyschools.us.
The Metro Council typically meets twice per month. This schedule is changed in May during our review of the Mayor’s FY26 Budget proposal. Instead of having two meetings in May, we adjust to having a single meeting to accommodate an additional 10-15 hours of budget hearings.
Regarding the hearings, last week we heard testimony from the Metro Human Resources Department, Codes & Regulations, Economic Development and Facilities. This week we continue budget hearings with LMPD, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and other departments. We will end this week’s meeting with a public hearing where persons wanting to give comments on the budget are allowed to sign up and speak for up to three minutes on changes they would like to see made. If you have ever wanted to participate in this, know that sign ups for the hearing will take place between 5pm and 6pm on the day of the hearing (May 22nd). Persons will be called to speak in the order in which they sign up, and the topics covered must focus on items or ideas related to the FY26 Metro Budget.
This week’s Metro Council Meeting included 11 items on old business ranging from zoning cases, to fire board appointments, to funding to support non-profit organizations. Below are a few of the highlighted pieces of legislation passed during the meeting:
Land Development Code – Public Awareness: Councilwoman Bast (District 14) and Councilman Dan Seum (District 13) proposed resolution (R-049-25) which seeks to improve the notice as well as the number of persons notified for changes proposed in zoning on properties.
Fire Board Appointments: 3 new Members to the Anchorage Middletown Fire Protection District were approved. Mr. Jason Smith, Ms. Andrea Oser and Mr. Clinton Hall were appointed to fill vacancies within the board.
Zoning Cases Approved: The Metro Council voted to approve zoning cases located on Crawford/Textile Avenue and a case on Camp Ground Road.
Signage Regulations: (R-037-25) Updated policies to allow for off-premise, modern, technologically enhanced signs to be constructed within the Downtown Business District. This request came from leaders within the downtown area and will help to improve our ability to host visitors and guests in our downtown core.
The next scheduled meeting of the Louisville Metro Council is planned for June 12, 2025. All budget hearings as well as Metro Council Committee and regular meetings of the full Metro Council are televised live on MetroTV and also archived for viewing here. (Scroll down to the Archived Meetings section.)
If you have any questions or comments about Metro Council meetings or aspects of the Metro budget, please call me at 502-574-1122 or email Kevin.Bratcher@louisvilleky.gov.
FIRST FridayFest - May 23rd - FREE at Highview Park - Caribou and School of Rock St. Matthews
 The first concert on May 23rd features CARIBOU with School of Rock St. Matthews. CARIBOU, Louisville's Rock & Roll Band is a seven-piece band featuring a full horn section with trumpet, trombone, and sax. From Motown to Bruno Mars, Caribou's set list pulses with the most popular tunes from the sixties through the present. CARIBOU is fronted by identical twin brothers Bill and John Keeling is celebrating its’ 44th year of performing in the region.
The event is open to the public, family friendly, and free. Local vendors and food trucks will be on hand with a variety of food options, and people are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show at Highview Park.
 Mark your calendars for 6 fun-filled music nights in Highview Park!
Enter at 7120 Briscoe Lane to park. 6:00-10:00p.m.
Councilman Bratcher is pleased to co-sponsor Shakespeare in the Parks!
Councilman Bratcher is pleased to co-sponsor the Pet Clinic at Fern Creek Park on Saturday, June 21st. EARLIER DATES AND ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE. All of the dates/locations indicated below are available to you and all Jefferson County residents, so feel free to pick the most convenient date/location for you. Each clinic is scheduled to be open from 10:00am until 1:00pm. And... make sure to bring your government ID.
Cost of Services at Clinics
Free – DAAP Vaccine $25 – Microchip
$10 - 1 year Rabies Vaccine $15 - 3 year Rabies Vaccine
$10 – 1 year Altered Pet License $5 - 1 year Altered Pet License Senior Discount
$27 – 3 year Altered Pet License $13.50 – 3 year Altered Pet License Senior Discount
$60 – 1 year Unaltered Pet License
Please RSVP to join us! RSVP here.
Where: The Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave)
When: Saturday, June 7th Time: 9am-11am
What: Free fan giveaway (for qualifying individuals while supplies last), PLUS vendor fair PLUS secure drug toss
Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/fan-fair
Get ready to rock! For more information and/or to connect to participate, reach out to Jennifer Alvarez at 502-523-0534.
8000 Broad Run Road (Case 24-ZONE-0112) is a proposed change in zoning from R-R & R-4 to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with a Floyds Fork Special Zoning Overlay District Review with associated waiver(s) and Detailed District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan with binding elements. The Project Name is The Reserves at Parklands, Phase II. This proposal on roughly 107 acres seeks 370 buildable, single-family residential lots with a portion of the site to remain open space in recognition of some landscape challenges. According to the staff report, "the site has several environmental constraints including steep slopes and karst features." On May 15th, this proposal was passed on a 4-3 vote in the Planning Commission. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. For more information about the nature of this proposal, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
8000 Broad Run Road (Case 24-RSUB-0005) is a review for a Revised Major Subdivision. Relative to Case 24-ZONE-0112 above, here is the description we received from the case manager: "The cases are on properties adjacent to each other but will be heard separately at Planning Commission. (Case 24-RSUB-0005) is an appeal of a staff approval of the revised major subdivision for The Reserves at the Parklands Phase I, which was originally approved in 2022. The applicant submitted a revised major subdivision application last year to slightly reconfigure some buildings in the townhome section (still meets Land Development Code requirements), change a curve on a road to a cul-de-sac (approved by Transportation Planning), and enlarge the detention basin to accommodate additional future flow (approved by MSD)." On May 15th, this revision was approved by the Planning Commission. For more information about the nature of this revision, contact Case Manager Zach Schwager (zach.schwager@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8938).
7708 Cedar Creek Road (Case 25-CUPPA-0060) Neighborhood Meeting Notification: A Conditional Use Permit application for Private Institutional Use (Religious Facility) at the address above was filed. In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Office of Planning, you are invited 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. Applicant: Bhutanese American Hindu Society. Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00pm. Location: 5101 Bardstown Road. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate in the meeting or otherwise comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Jude Mattingly (jude.mattingly@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-6230). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
9300 Hayes Avenue - A neighborhood meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, May 21st, beginning at 6:00pm at the Fern Creek Community Center (6104 Bardstown Road) to present neighbors with this Development Potential Transfer Subdivision Plan. The following description is based on the notice provided about this neighborhood meeting: The proposal is for an 88-lot single-family subdivision within R-4 zoning. Access to the site will be from the existing stubs on the north and south property lines, thereby connecting Idlewood Lane and Hines Mill Way. There will also be a connection on the east property line, directly across Hofelich Lane, for the 11 proposed lots in that area. The proposed street will also stub into the properties to the north and south. The average lot size will be 7,282 sf. Open space totals 7.85 acres. After the neighborhood meeting, a preliminary subdivision application will be filed with the Office of Planning for review. A case number and case manager will then be assigned.
9006 Old Bardstown Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0052) - A neighborhood meeting is scheduled on Thursday, May 22nd, beginning at 6:00pm at the Fern Creek Community Center (6104 Bardstown Road) to present neighbors with this zone change plan (from R-4 to PRD) to allow a 36-unit attached townhome community in this location. According to the notice of this meeting: Access to the site will be from Bardstown Woods Blvd, which will be directly across from the existing Bardstown Woods Court. There will be no direct access to Old Bardstown Road. Each lot will range from 2358 sf to 4159 sf. Open space totals 1.76 acres. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
8915 Old Bardstown Road (Case 24-ZONE-0113) - This proposed zoning change with development plan was approved by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 10th. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. This is a proposal for use of land located between Old Bardstown Road and Bardstown Road, directly south of the OR-1 mixture of office space and rental units. According to the staff report, it is rezoned to C-2 "to allow mini-warehouses with a conditional use permit. The development proposal is to construct two separate buildings that will contain 400 interior, climate controlled self-storage units." The buildings will be one story tall with entrance and exit on Old Bardstown Road. For more information about the proposal as approved by the Planning Commission, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
11401 Race Road (Case 24-ZONE-0115) - Case 0113 above and this case (0115) are proposed by the same applicant. This proposed zoning change with development plan was approved by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 10th. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. This is a proposal for use of land located directly to the east across Bardstown Road and Race Road from the location of case 0113. According to the staff report, this property's zoning is moving from R-4 "to C-M Commercial Manufacturing to allow for the outdoor storage and parking of recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats." The resulting pavement will have 92 vehicular parking spots. For more information about the proposal as approved by the Planning Commission, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
8803, 8805 and 8807 Old Bardstown Road (Case 24-ZONE-0105) - This proposed zoning change with development plan was approved by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 10th. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. This is a proposal for use of land located between Old Bardstown Road and Bardstown Road, just north of Fairmount Road. It is rezoned to C-1 for a Goodwill store along Fairmount Road. The land to the north of the Goodwill is rezoned to OR-1 for three buildings proposed to be for various medical uses that are yet to be determined. For more information about the proposal as approved by the Planning Commission, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656).
6422 & 6808 Billtown Road (Case 24-ZONE-0137) - This proposed zoning change with development plan was approved by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 24th. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. This is a proposal for use of land near Billtown Road and I-265 for a change in zoning from R-4 to C-1 and R-6. Part of the C-1 portion will have a Wawa's gas station and related services. Other parts of the C-1 area are not yet fully defined, but will likely have a restaurant and a coffee shop or the like. The R-6 area will be approximately 199 apartments in 3-story structures with sufficient green space to stay within the density limit of R-6. Road connection (Veterans Drive connecting with Gellhaus Lane) is also part of the proposal, as well as expansion of Billtown Road in that area. For more information about the proposal as approved by the Planning Commission, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
9911 & 10019 Wingfield Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0005) had the neighborhood meeting on February 25th at the Fern Creek Community Center. This proposal is the intended extension of commercial use of Southpointe Blvd up against I-265, including a Hy-Vee store and other retail entities. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
11380 Seatonville Road (Case 24-ZONE-0127) now has a formal application submitted. There are some issues to be addressed before it is scheduled for a public hearing. Once planning staff members consider those issues to be sufficiently addressed, the proposal will next be scheduled for a review by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (which only focuses on technical details of the plan to make sure those are ready for the Planning Commission to do its overall review). A petition for a night hearing has been successful, so when the Planning Commission hearing is scheduled, it will be in the evening at the Fern Creek Christian Church at 9419 Seatonville Road. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
REMINDER: One beneficial and convenient way for you to share your thoughts on a case (to be part of the public record) is to use this form.
 In late April, Mayor Greenberg proposed his FY26 budget. During May and June, Metro Council will have close to 30 hours of hearings, covering at least 20 departments and agencies. The new budget is to be revised and approved by the end of June.
You can read the Mayor's full FY26 proposed budget here.
Check out the hearing schedule HERE.
Want to share a thought or suggestion? Submit your feedback through this official form.
 Do you know people who need assistance (whether in District 22 or in other parts of Louisville Metro)?
Click here for information on the Association of Community Ministries.
On this site, click on "Find Your Ministry" to explore the local community help available for any Jefferson County address.
For further information about District 22
or to contact Councilman Kevin Bratcher or Legislative Assistant Jon Bingham,
please visit:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-22
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Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. |
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups. Click here for he calendar of locations across the city and more information on how to participate and what items can be dropped off. Louisville Metro residents may use any event date/location, but the closest Pop-Up Drop-Off event is scheduled for July 19th at Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd.
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Remove All Valuables.
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