District 20 eNewsletter - August 7, 2023

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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Map Crime in Division 7 & 8 and Subscribe to Crime Alerts

We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 7 & 8 or for each beat in Division 7 & 8.  And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!


Louisville Metro Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report

23-WAIVER-0109 Life of Faith Church 14200 SPEGAL LN 20 07/26/2023 08/16/2023 Molly Clark
A waiver to allow parking in the required landscape buffer area along proposed building
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=B5624&agencyCode=LJCMG

23-VARIANCE-0106 Encroachment variance 14200 SPEGAL LN 20 07/26/2023 08/16/2023 Molly Clark
A variance from section 5.3.1.C.5 table 5.3.2 of the LDC to allow the proposed building to encroach into the required 50ft setback.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=B5708&agencyCode=LJCMG


Blood Drive

Blood Drive --           

St. Edward Parish, 9608 Sue Helen Drive, will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, August 10, 2023, 2 - 6 P.M. in the gym.    The need for blood continues to be critical and our goal is to collect at least 40 pints at this blood drive.  Appointments are preferred.  Sign up early.   Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at RedCrossBlood.orgenter Sponsor code: StEdwardLouKy.    Walk-ins will be welcomed as appointment spaces allow.  The wearing of face masks will be optional.    Please be a donor and tell your family and friends about our drive on August 10. 


2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. 

2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday

August 26

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

September 16

Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln

October 21

Shawnee Park

November 18

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

Accepted Items: 

Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled) 
Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
Large household items (landfilled) 
Documents for shredding (recycled)
Prescription medication (disposed properly)
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.

Not Accepted:

Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
Concrete, bricks, rocks
Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility)
Latex paint (disposal information)
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks  
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)

For more information please click the following link, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events


Paving Projects & Road Work scheduled for the week of August 7

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works road safety improvement and paving projects scheduled for the week of August 7.

Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues.

  • Dunbar Valley Rd. from Taylorsville Rd. to Meeting House Rd.
  • Meeting House Rd. from dead end to dead end
  • Dunbar Crest Ln. from Meeting House Rd. to dead end

Louisville Zoo Wildlife Photography Classes with Murphy’s Camera

 

Back by Popular Demand

The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce the return of its popular Wildlife Photography Basics class on August 12 and September 9.  The one-day course is presented in partnership with Murphy’s Camera.

Participants will learn the building blocks of great Zoo wildlife photography. Zoo staff will lend their expert advice on what animal behaviors to look for as well as the best times and seasons to photograph different species.  Murphy’s Camera experts will advise on the basics of framing a shot and practical methods for taking advantage of available light.

The class meets from 9 to 11 a.m. and is designed for teens and adults eager to learn the basics of wildlife photography. For the August 12 class participants will take a photo walk through the South America area with views of puma, bald eagle, lynx, maned wolf, flamingos, sloth, hyacinth macaws or toucan (depends on rotational schedule) and jaguar.  The September 9 class features the Islands area with views of the little penguins, dalmatian pelicans, Aldabra tortoises, and rotational islands mammals which could include Sumatran tiger, orangutans, babirusa, tapir and siamangs.

Registration for both classes is open now for $60 for non-members and $40 for members and includes all-day Zoo admission. Visit louisvillezoo.org/photography for more details and to register.

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring / summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.