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Councilmen Stuart Benson (District 20), Kevin Kramer (District 11) and Robin Engel (District 22) in conjunction with the Metro Health Department, the Partnership for Cancer Control, the Kentucky Cancer Program and the National Brest Cancer Foundation are hosting a Mobile Mammography Clinic for area women age 40 and over. The clinic will be conducted at the Glenridge Health Campus (6415 Calm River Way) on Monday, September 16 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The University of Louisville James Graham Brown Cancer Center will conduct the screenings with insurance being filed for those persons with coverage. Persons without health insurance who are income-eligible will be provided screenings free of change. Although reservations are not required, they are encouraged to assist in the operation of this program and appointments will be honored first. Persons interested in scheduling an appointment or in need of additional information are encouraged to call Angela Webster in Councilman Benson’s office at 574-3465.
Eligible women: The target is women age 40 to 64 who are low income and/or uninsured. Women age 65 and over may participate in the screening; however, the Brown Cancer Center will file Medicare to pay for these individuals.
Zoning Change from R-5A & R-6 (multi-family) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) on the existing Signature Point Condominium property located at 800 English Station Road consisting of approximately 36 acres.
A meeting will be held on Monday, August 19th at 7pm at the Middletown Fire Station located at 108 Urton Lane to discuss the plan with residents and interested neighbors.
If you can't attend the meeting but have questions or concerns, please call attorney Bill Bardenwerper at 426-6688 or our land planning and engineering firm representative John Addington at 459-8402.
Attached please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Public Notice announcement for an NQ-4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink License being applied for, to be located at 14010 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY. 40245. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, August 2, 2013.
AUGUST 2013 EVENTS
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THESE EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS:
In August, Every Wednesday is a "Sun" Day!
Stop by from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesdays in August for a safe view of the Sun through the filtered telescopes of the Louisville Astronomical Society. Outside, LAS members will be showing you sun spots 93 million miles away on our private star Sol through specially filtered solar scopes that only let one millionth of the light through or by projecting the image of the sun onto a screen though a regular scope. Inside, in our classroom, an LAS Ambassador will be showing you the Sun in real time through the filters aboard NASA's SOHO Solar Observatory and sharing interesting facts about the one star in our solar system.
Event Location: PNC Achievement Center for Education and Interpretation in Beckley Creek Park
Event Time: Wednesday mornings from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Event Cost: Free!
Event Registration: None, this is a walk-up event
Wednesday Morning Garden Volunteers Needed (ongoing)
Join us on Wednesday mornings as we work to maintain the garden beds around The Parklands. Gloves and tools will be provided. Meet in front of the PNC Achievement Center for Education and Interpretation.
Event Location: PNC Achievement Center for Education and Interpretation in Beckley Creek Park
Event Time: Wednesday mornings from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Event Questions/Registration: Email agreenwell@21cparks.org
Wednesday, August 14 Kentucky Science Center Nature Stories
Nature Stories is an interactive group time made up of nature-themed stories, designed to introduce young children to nature in a fun and safe environment. The fun-filled hour of activities includes a nature story, hands on activities and exploring the outdoors. KSC programs are made possible with support from PNC Grow Up Great with Science and are a partnership between the Science Center and 21st Century Parks.Event Location: John Floyd Fields Community Center in Pope Lick Park
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Event Cost: Free
Register: Email your name and total in your group to parklands@louisvilleky.gov
Thursday, August 22 Kick-Off Luncheon at The Parklands
Fundraising luncheon benefiting 21st Century Parks and The Parklands of Floyds Fork presented by PNC Bank. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit is the guest speaker. This event is SOLD OUT- Thank you!
Saturday, August 24 Spruce-up The Parklands Before The Grand Opening
Join us we spruce up Beckley Creek Park and Pope Lick Park prior to our grand opening weekend. You'll be working in new sections of The Parklands before they open to the public and you'll help us keep our parks safe and clean for our visitors.
Event Location: Beckley Creek Park and Pope Lick Park (meet at the PNC Achievement Center)
Event Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Registration: Click here.
Questions about volunteering? agreenwell@21cparks.org
Wednesday, August 28 Members-Only Event -
BECKLEY CREEK AND POPE LICK PARK GRAND OPENING SNEAK PEEK
Be the first to see new park amenities opening this fall! Members will have the exclusive opportunity to tour the new features at The Parklands with Parks Director, Scott Martin including: the Humana Grand Allee, Distillery Bend and Big Beech Woods. Just another way to say thank you for your support!
Event Location: Tour will meet next to the PNC Achievement Center
Event Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Cost: FREE for Parklands members
RSVP to adowd@21cparks.org or (502)584-0350.
Friday, August 30 Movie Night at The Parklands
Join us for a night of free, family fun at the Marshall Playground and Sprayground at Creekside Center in Beckley Creek Park. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and we'll provide the popcorn. The movie will be chosen on our Facebook page 3 weeks prior to the event- so be sure to "like" our page to vote for your favorite!
Event Location: Marshall Playground and Sprayground in Beckley Creek Park
Event Time: 9:00 p.m. /sundown
Event Cost: Free; No registration necessary.
Thank you to our contributing sponsor for Movie Nights:
Thursday, September 19, 7 PM, Fisherville Baptist gym.
Hear updates on Metro planning, Parklands, Traffic, and area events. Elected officials will discuss Fisherville issues and answer questions.
You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-6, Multi-Family Residential, to C-1, Commercial; a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow Outdoor Alcohol Sales and Consumption/Entertainment Activity for Restaurants in the C-1 zoning district; a LANDSCAPE WAIVER; and a REVISED DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Subject Property: 700 LANDIS RIDGE DR
Case Number: 13ZONE1004
Case Manager: JOE REVERMAN (joe.reverman@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Date: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street 40202
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:
Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)
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.
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.
August 15, 2013 at 7pm
Jeffersontown Library
10635 Watterson Trail
Wildflowers at KY State Nature Preserve
Ken Read & Barbara Woerner will take you on a journey at the preserve in search of KY endangered Glade Cress only found in Jefferson & Bullitt; photos of wildflowers, plants, invasives, etc.
September 20-22 Gaslight Festival Booth
September 28, Floyds Fork Bike/Hike Event
Info: 502-267-6883, teenahal@aol.com, www.floydsfork.net
Attention Floyds Fork Stakeholder. You are invited to participate in one of three public meetings in order to provide your perspectives on several nutrient management strategies that have been suggested by the Floyds Fork Watershed community. Detailed information on each of the strategies is available at the project website at www.uky.edu/WaterResources/FF. These meetings are part of the Floyds Fork Stakeholder Engagement Project which is being administered by the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute and funded by the Kentucky Division of Water. The available meeting locations and times are as follows:
Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7 pm to 9 pm—Middletown Community Center
11700 Main Street, Middletown, KY
Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7 pm to 9 pm—LaGrange Community Center
307 W. Jefferson Street, LaGrange, KY
Monday, September 9, 2013 at 7 pm to 9 pm—Shepherdsville Community Center
176 Frank E Simon Avenue, Shepherdsville, KY
We hope you are able to attend one of the meetings. If you have any questions, you may contact Christie Oliver at christie.oliver@uky.edu or call 859-257-1299.
Military Monday
In honor of the United States Military, the Kentucky State Fair celebrates patrons who serve or have served our country. Military Monday on August 19 offers all active duty and veteran military and their family members half off admission and $12 wristbands. Valid military ID is required.
The Kentucky State Fair runs August 15 – 25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center
For more information, go to www.kystatefair.org.
Senior Day & Early Bird Special
Two special discount days at the Fair offer lower admission prices to patrons. Seniors 55 and up will be admitted for $1 on Humana Senior Discount Day, Tuesday, August 20. The discount ends at 6 p.m. Fairgoers that arrive by noon pay only $6 admission on Wednesday, August 21. No coupon is necessary for either discount.
The Kentucky State Fair runs August 15 – 25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
For more information, go to www.kystatefair.org.
Thrillway
Thrill seekers at the Kentucky State Fair can now purchase Thrillway wristbands that allow for unlimited rides every day of the Fair. This is the first year wristbands are available on weekends. Prices range from $15-$25, depending on the day with no age restrictions. Also new this year, Thrillway Express Passes will provide fairgoers with front of the line access. The pass will be sold at the Thrillway ticket booths on a limited first-come, first-serve basis each day and is good for the day the pass is purchased. Thrillway Express Passes will be available for $15 plus the cost of the wristband or ticket package purchased.
The Kentucky State Fair runs August 15 – 25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
For more information, go to www.kystatefair.org.
New Weekend Parking Plan
The Kentucky State Fair Board is planning to help alleviate parking congestion and improve the experience for fairgoers during both weekends of the Fair, August 16-18 and 23-25.
Free off-site parking will be available in the Green Lot of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Sections B &C off of Floyd Street. Fairgoers can purchase admission at the Green Lot or present advance discount tickets prior to boarding shuttles. Free parking and free shuttles sponsored by Miller Transportation and the Louisville Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.
In addition, the new Five Dollar Lot will be opened on the site of the former Executive Inn Hotel, adjacent to the fairgrounds. Shuttles will bring fairgoers to the pedestrian admission gate.
A new entrance point will also be opened on the weekends. This entrance point at East Adair Street off Phillips Lane is best accessed from Crittenden Drive. Parking is $8.
The Kentucky State Fair runs August 15 – 25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. For more information, go to www.kystatefair.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
You are invited to attend a Development Review Committee review of a proposal for a Revised Detail District Development Plan with Binding Element Amendment for the Ellingsworth Lane Apartments.
Subject Property: 11840 Ellingsworth Lane
Case Number: 19046
Case Manager: Christopher Brown (christopher.brown @louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Development Review Committee
Date: Wednesday August 21, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street 40202
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:
Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)
Public comment opportunities
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.
August 14th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
South Central Government Center
7201 Outer Loop
Please RSVP to Sgt. Todd Brimm at todd.brimm@louisvilleky.gov
Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.
Jefferson County:
Southbound Interstate 65: The exit ramp to St. Catherine Street (Exit 135) is closed for bridge pier cap replacement. This ramp closure will continue through the end of September. A signed detour is in place via I-65 South to Arthur Street. From there motorists will be directed to East Brandeis Avenue and South Brook Street where they can access St. Catherine Street.
Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway): Lane closures and delays possible in both directions between KY 146 (LaGrange Road) and Westport Road (mile points 30.3 and 32.5) due to concrete pavement repairs and roadway striping. The roadway may be reduced to one lane in each direction on weeknights Monday – Friday from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 8:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday.
Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures and delays possible between Browns Lane and Westport Road (mile points 18.4 and 20.7) due to concrete pavement repairs. Lane and ramp closures are possible weeknights from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 8:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday. Shoulder closures are possible during the day due to ditch line repairs.
US 31E (Bardstown Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Brentlinger Lane and the I-265 interchange (mile points 4.3 and 5.0) due to roadway widening. Lane closures are possible weeknights Monday – Thursday from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. On weekends, lane closures are possible from 8:00 p.m. on Friday until 5:00 a.m. on Monday. The speed limit is reduced in the work zone.
US 42: Lane closures and delays possible between US 31E and the Drescher Bridge (mile points 0.0 and 1.2) and between Ewing Avenue and Chenoweth Lane (mile points 1.8 and 3.8) due to roadway milling, resurfacing and striping. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
US 60 (Frankfort Avenue): Lane closures and delays possible between Chenoweth Lane and Ewing Avenue (mile points 1.1 and 3.5) due to manhole cover adjustments. Lane closures will occur on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
KY 22: Shoulder closures and delays possible near New Chamberlain Lane (mile point 4.0) due to corrective work on the sidewalks.
KY 155 (Taylorsville Road): Lane closures and delays possible at Old Heady Road (mile point 7.5) due to traffic signal installation. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
KY 1531 (Routt Road): Lane closures and delays possible between the Jefferson/Bullitt County line and KY 155 (mile points 0.0 and 5.6) due to roadway drainage improvements. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
KY 1747 (Hurstbourne Parkway): Lane closures and delays possible between Bluegrass Parkway and Linn Station Road (mile points 11.6 and 12.2) due to the interchange improvement project. Lane closures are possible nightly from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. Lane closures will be in place on southbound Hurstbourne Parkway from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16 until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 19 due to roadway paving.
KY 2048 (Cannons Lane): Lane closures and delays possible between Interstate 64 and US 60 (mile points 1.3 and 2.7) due to manhole cover adjustments near Seneca Park. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
KY 2845 (Manslick Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Preston Highway and Beulah Church Road (mile points 0.0 and 3.7) due to utility adjustments and approach work. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
KY 2860 (Grinstead Drive): Lane closures are possible between Bardstown Road (US 31E) and Cherokee Parkway (US 60A), mile points 0.0 and 0.98) due to sidewalk ramp installation. Lane closures possible daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Bullitt County:
KY 434 (Main Street): Lane closures and delays possible between Church Street and Wall Street (mile points 1.52 and 1.69) in Lebanon Junction due to culvert replacement.
Franklin County:
US 127: Lane closures and delays possible between mile points 11.0 and 11.8 due to roadway striping.
Henry County:
US 42: Lane closures possible between the Oldham/Henry county line and the Henry/Trimble county line (mile points 0.0 and 1.1) due to installation of edge-line rumble strips and roadway striping.
Oldham County:
Routine maintenance
Shelby County:
Interstate 64: Heavy delays possible near Exit 32 due to setting bridge beams. Crews will need to use rolling road blocks that will slow and possibly stop traffic for approximately 15 minutes at intervals throughout the evening. Traffic on both eastbound and westbound I-64 will be affected on Monday, August 12. Rolling road blocks will only be used in the eastbound lanes on Tuesday, August 13. This work will take place from 10:00 p.m. each evening until 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
KY 55: Lane closures and delays between Breighton Boulevard and Old Brunerstown Road (mile points 5.8 and 6.6) due to roadway widening and paving. Lane closures will also be necessary on KY 55 at the bridge over I-64 on Monday evening, August 12 and Tuesday evening, August 13. Motorists should watch for construction staff that will use flagging methods to direct them through the work zone.
KY 1399: Lane closures and delays possible at the intersection with KY 1848 (mile point 2.4) due to roadway relocation.
KY 1848: Shoulder closures and construction delays possible at the I-64 interchange (mile points 4.6 to 6.4) due to roadway widening. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. The speed limit is reduced to 35 MPH in the work zone.
Spencer County:
KY 55: Lane closures are possible on the bridge over the Salt River (mile point 6.2) due to bridge inspection. These lane closures are scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Access from this road to Featherbed Hollow Road will be closed due to bridge inspection. This closure and the full closure of Featherbed Hollow Road are scheduled for Tuesday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Trimble County:
US 42: Lane closures expected between the Henry/Trimble county line and KY 3175 (mile points 0.0 and 6.5) due to installation of edge-line rumble strips and roadway striping.
US 421: Construction delays possible near the bridge over the Ohio River (mile points 18.7 to 19.2). The Milton-Madison Bridge is posted for a 15-ton weight limit. Vehicles in excess of 36 feet in length are also restricted due to the limited turn radius of the temporary ramps.
Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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