She also showed up to support teachers and students during their walk-in at Newcomer Academy this week (at 7 a.m., ugh) to protest cuts to the federal Department of Education, which provides vital funding for multilingual learners.

Josie also visited See Forward Ministries on Hikes Lane in District 10 to learn about its research in partnership with the University of Louisville about the health challenges faced by our African refugee neighbors. Here she is with Executive Director Kevin Uyisenga.

Paving this week in District 10

Beargrass Ave from Bardstown Rd to Dead End Fairland Ave from Bardstown Rd Dead End Richland Ave from Bardstown Rd to Dead End Bartlett Rd from Breckenridge Ln to Seckel Rd Bartlett Ct from Bartlett Rd to Dead End Freestone Ct from Bartlett Rd to Dead End Fenholt Rd from Bartlett Rd to Dead End Seckel Rd from Bartlett Rd to Dead End Mid Dale Ln from Klondike Ln to Dead End Alcona Ln from Mid Dale Ln to Dead End Mid Dale Ct from Mid Dale Ln to Dead End Frontier Trl from Cabinwood Dr to Dead End (north) Tan Bark Ct from Frontier Trl to Dead End Trevillian way from Talbott Ave to End of Paving limit

March 23 - next lifeguard training session begins; Councilwoman Raymond will test her skills and spotlight the lifeguard training program

As summer approaches, Councilwoman Raymond is highlighting the critical need for certified lifeguards in our community, including the new pool at Camp Taylor Memorial Park. Watch her Instagram and Facebook for an up-close look at the training and skills required to become a lifeguard through Parks & Recreation. Details are below on training sessions. 

Keep reporting those potholes! 

PW crews will be popping up in their brightly colored safety vests to continue patching potholes. 1. Report online. An online map 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.

Know your rights

Know your rights if you are approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Information is available in ten languages. 

LIHEAP Winter Crisis enrollment continues

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment continues, with appointments 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.

Sign up for Parks' Spring Break Camps for youth March 31 to April 4

Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering opportunities for kids to stay active while on spring break. Centers that will offer traditional Spring Break Camps March 31 to April 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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, register a child here.

District 10 events

March 26 - Mind-Body Wellness Series continues at Bon Air Library

Mental Health Lou continues the series, Mind-Body Wellness, on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place. Participants will discover techniques to recognize and connect their feelings, thoughts, and physical responses, along with tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more. For more information, please visit Mental Health Lou's website.

April 13 - Parade Day for Germantown Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball

Mark your calendars for the traditional parade on April 13, which starts at 2 p.m. at Audubon Elementary and ends at Germantown Ballfield, 1537 Poplar Level Road.  Support the kids of our community starting their spring season of baseball, softball, and tee ball.

April 19 - Brightside Community Cleanup save the date, plan to join us, and help us decide what District 10 areas need a cleanup

The District 10 staff will be ready to work on Saturday, April 19 as part of the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, so please save the date and plan on joining us!

We also want to hear your ideas on which parts of of District 10 need Brightside cleanup the most. Please email Councilwoman Raymond at josie.raymond@louisvilleky.gov with your location ideas and to sign up. 

We're encouraging established groups to continue their cleanup plans, but ask that you let us know when and where you'll be working (and be sure to invite your councilwoman!).

Register your team or community group online here.

If April 19 doesn’t work for your group, you can organize a cleanup anytime throughout the year and Brightside will provide gloves and bags. Call Brightside at 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup.

May 10 - Shakespeare in the Park at George Rogers Clark Park

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, March 25, 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. Bon Air English for Speakers of Other Languages, Tuesday, March 25, 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+. Mind-Body Wellness Series: The Art of Self-Compassion: Reframing Inner Narratives, Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for The Art of Self-Compassion: Reframing Inner Narratives, a workshop taught by Mental Health Lou's team of mental health professionals and certified teachers. Discover the power of self-compassion to build resilience and reduce anxiety. This transformative session will feature: Exercises to reframe negative self-talk Insights into the link between self-kindness and physical well-being A guided meditation focused on compassion and acceptance Questions? Email hello@mentalhealthlou.com. No sign-up required—drop-ins welcome! Link to a full listing of all Louisville Free Public Library events.

Special Taylor Swift-themed Creason parkrun or walk this Saturday at 9 a.m. 

Everything will be alright if you ParkRun in a TuTu at Saturday's Taylor Swift themed run!  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. If you want to Shake It Off, join the Parkrun!  More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason.

Louisville Metro events

March 22 - Pop-Up Drop-Off at Shawnee Park

See details on Pop-Up Drop-Off events. 

March 28 - Vietnam Veterans pinning ceremony at AMVETS Post 61

In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Congressman Morgan McGarvey will be hosting a ceremony on Friday, March 28. The Congressman invites veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 to receive a commemorative lapel pin in recognition of their service during the Vietnam War. This recognition may be given to veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed abroad during the Vietnam War.  The event will be held Friday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. at AMVETS POST 61 9405 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville.  IN ORDER TO ENSURE WE CAN RECOGNIZE EVERY VETERAN - WE *MUST* HAVE THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING A PIN. Please register using this link.

Zoning updates

Alcoholic Beverage Control ad run February 20 for 1022 Clarks Lane

An Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) ad ran February 20 in the Louisville Courier-Journal for Angelica Pizzonia, 1022 Clarks Lane, as Member of Dirty Bird, LLC, applying for a NQ2 Retail Drink License Special Sunday Retail Drink license(s) 2am extended hours.

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, March 22.

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. 

March 25 - Neighbor meeting regarding 3522 Capri Drive

A neighborhood meeting will be held March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at 3522 Capri Drive regarding that address becoming a non-owner occupied Short Term Rental. 

March 26 - Neighbor meeting regarding 2127 Bashford Manor Lane

A neighbor meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26 regarding 2127 Bashford Manor Lane, a zoning change application to allow a drive-through oil change facility with two bays at that address. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the City of West Buechel Assembly Hall at 3705 Bashford Avenue. The case number is 25-ZONE-PA-0022 for a zoning change from OR to C-1 and DDDP to allow an oil change drive thru facility on .48 acres.

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

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 submitted.

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.

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. Accepted. 

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. Completed

Short Term Rental cases

25-CUPPA-0036, 3522 Capri Drive, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.18 acres in the R-5 zoning district. Application accepted. 

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. Completed. 

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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