District 20 eNewsletter - May 11, 2026

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.***

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REMINDER - TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Jefferson County - Gilliland Rd. between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Rd.) and Eastwood Cut Off Rd.

Gilliland Rd. will be closed between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Rd.) and Eastwood Cut Off Rd. on Saturday, April 18 as part of an ongoing U.S. 60 widening and improvement project. The closure is expected to last through June 30. The road closure is necessary for the $3 million project, which will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along part of Shelbyville Rd. in Louisville, and enhance mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists. Motorists should obey work zone traffic restrictions, follow any signed detours, and plan ahead when traveling. For more on the project, visit https://bit.ly/us60wideningimprovementproject


Neighborhood Meeting Notice from Attorney John Talbott for 2612 S English Station Road

Neighborhood Meeting Notice from Attorney John Talbott for 2612 S English Station Road

RE: Neighborhood meeting for a proposed Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) to allow athletic fields on
property located at 2612 S. English Station Road

Dear Neighbor:

We are writing to invite you to a neighborhood meeting to present our CUP plan for athletic fields on the above
referenced property.

The applicant, The Base, LLC d/b/a Base Performance, is proposing to repurpose the existing barn for 2 indoor turf fields, a weight room and office. The site will also have outdoor turf athletic fields. The property consists of approximately 23.7 acres, however the CUP for the indoor and outdoor athletic fields will only cover 12.38 acres.

The residual 11.33 acres are not a part of the development plan. The existing curb-cut will be closed and a new
entrance to the site will line up across from Echo Trail and there will be 146 parking spaces provided.

A CUP plan was filed for pre-application review with the Office of Planning that was assigned case number 26-
CUPPA-0068 and case manager Jude Mattingly. This meeting is intended to explain this plan and hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have.

The meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Eastwood located at 16122 Eastwood Cut Off Road, Louisville, Kentucky. (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).

We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.
Sincerely,
John Talbott


For further details on the plan please visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/bulletins/415c6b7

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Notice of Public Hearing (10619 Watterson Trl)

You are invited to attend a review for a REVISED DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN and associated waiver. *THIS CASE WAS CONTINUED FROM THE 5/6/2026 DRC MEETING*

Subject Property: 10619 WATTERSON TRAIL
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-DDP-0094
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): ABBY BILLS (abby.bills@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Please review the meeting agenda and case material, including the staff report, here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal
To join the meeting virtually, please visit:
Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view all case documents, visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or:
Louisville Metro Office of Planning
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Phone: (502) 574-6230 Question? Ask our staff!
Persons who desire special accommodations, including translation or interpretation services, should contact the Office of Planning at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting.


Fan Fair Sponsorship

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Fan Fair 2025 was an overwhelming success. More than 700 fans were donated to seniors and disabled citizens in need.

I am excited to announce that the 11th Annual Fan Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 9am-11am at the Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave). We are still seeking sponsors for Fan Fair 2026.

Contact Alli at allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov or 502.574.5092 for more information about this event and sponsorship


Silver Oaks Neighborhood Yard Sale

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Saturday, April 25th, 8 am - 2 pm.

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Louisville Metro Animal Services Adoptable Pet of the Week

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Pet of the Week: COOPER!

"After 60 days in the shelter, Cooper went on his first field trip!!!

Cooper is the kind of adventure buddy who’s always ready to hop in the car. He rides like a pro and is happiest when he knows he’s headed somewhere fun.

It was the perfect day to hit the park and get some steps in!

Nothing much fazes this guy (even geese🪿 didn’t ruffle his feathers)! He’s also incredibly gentle when taking treats, showing off his sweet and polite side.

And if there’s a pup cup involved? 🍦

Let’s just say Cooper is a big fan… it disappears in record time!

Favorite part from today was watching his ears do their own thing!

You got to see these ears in person, but the pics are pretty darn cute!!" Volunteer Colleen raves about available COOPER out on his first field trip with her.

Cooper is ready to spend all of his Sundays with you doing whatever you want to do!  

Cooper's adoption fee is covered by BISSELL Pet Foundation until May 17th!

Thank you Cathy Bissell 🙋‍♀️🐶💓

He’s available for adoption or foster TODAY!

🏡 Visit him NOW at Animal House!  🐾

📍 3516 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY

🕒 Open daily noon–6pm

🐶🐱 Adoptable pets & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter

#yourcityshelter" 


Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report

25-SIGNPERMIT-0334 WaWa 12408 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 08/13/2025 Drake Watson
Permit Information: 5 attached signs, 1 freestanding monument style sign, canopy signs, and incidental signs, 344 SF total.
Note: Any modifications to the height or signage area shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of Planning prior to any permits for approval. Panel face
replacements do not require a sign permit for approval.
Sign Inspection: Please send photos of the signs to signinspections@louisvilleky.gov. Please note the sign permit number in the subject line. If the photo(s)
file sizes are larger than 10 mb, it will not be accepted by our server. An alternative may be to send one photo at a time or copy them onto a Microsoft Word
document and send them that way.
Description: New Signs on a new building

 


Hammer's Lou Adopts Event ay Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center

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2026 Schedule Pop-Up Drop-Off Waste Disposal Events

All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.

May 16 - Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
June 13 - Doss High School (tentative), 7601 St. Andrews Church Rd
July 18 - Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
August 15 - Fern Creek Elementary and High School, enter at 8815 Ferndale Rd
September 19 - Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
October 17 - Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
November 21 - UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

For more details about what is and isn't accepted please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events


Louisville Metro Animal Services Adoption Event at Macy's, May 23rd

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Shakespeare in Broad Run Park May 10th!

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Mark You Calendars: LMPD 8th Division Quarterly Public Meetings

The next quarterly community meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at the Anchorage-Middletown Fire Station (9514 Featherbell Blvd), also from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
These meetings are part of LMPD's continued effort to strengthen partnerships, provide updates on public safety initiatives, and collaborate with residents to address concerns within the Eighth Division.

Drive Thru Microchip Clinic

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Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner

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Have a question about zoning in your neighborhood? Wondering how developments get approved? Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning is hosting open Q&A sessions at library branches on select Tuesday afternoons. These sessions are free and open to the public – no RSVP required. Planning impacts how our neighborhoods grow, what the future of Louisville looks like, and where we live. The goal of these conversations is simple: to make the planning process clearer and easier to understand. It all kicks off March 3rd at the Shively-Newman Library. Join us!


Stone Lakes Annual Yard Sale June 13, 2026

The Stone Lakes community yard sale will be held June 13th, 2026 from 8AM - 4PM

Directions to Stone Lakes:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/PoF8xAmVNk9z7NGr7


Swallowtail Forest School is Opening a Second Classroom!

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Veteran Strong Resource Fair & Stand Down & Family Day

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