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Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider various conditional use permits, zoning variances, and non-conforming rights determinations. The meeting includes requests for short-term rentals, industrial facilities, and residential setbacks.

• Conditional Use Permit for a scrap metal processing facility at 8200 Port Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an athletic facility at 2612 South English Station Road
• Non-conforming rights determination for 4 dwelling units at 932 Cherokee Road
• Variances for side yard setbacks at 733, 735, and 747 S Clay St
• Short term rental permits for 905 McKinley Avenue and 1932 Beech St

Public Works Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Public Works Committee has been cancelled. The agenda had listed one item regarding system development charges.

• O-308-26: Proposed ordinance to update provisions, increase contributions, and extend the sunset provision for the system development charge (LMCO Chapter 164)

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee has been cancelled. The agenda listed several pending appointments and ordinances for consideration.

• Proposed appointment of Benjamin Anderson to the Tree Advisory Committee
• Proposed reappointment of Janice Martin to the Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Proposed appointment of Kenya Turner to the Juneteenth Jubilee Commission
• Ordinance O-264-26 regarding the annexation of two tracts of land by the City of Jeffersontown at Chenoweth Run Road and Taylorsville Road
• Ordinance O-009-26 to amend police department policies via the Safety and Accountability for Everyone (SAFE) Law

Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Corridor Review Overlay District Committee

The Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Corridor Review Overlay District Committee will meet to discuss updates to the district ordinance. This is the only item of new business listed on the agenda.

• Updates to the Bardstown Rd/Baxter Ave Corridor Review Overlay District Ordinance (LMCO 162.20)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Louisville Metro Government Labor and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items — Call to Order, Roll Call, Special Discussion, Pending Legislation, and Adjournment — with no substantive legislation or contracts detailed. No decisions or discussions will take place because the meeting is cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a special discussion on accessory data centers, telecommunication hotels, and decommissioning. The body is also considering ordinances to amend the Land Development Code regarding data centers and neighborhood housing, as well as a specific zoning request.

• Special discussion on accessory data centers, telecommunication hotels, and decommissioning
• Zoning ordinance for property at 1715 Bolling Avenue (Case No. 26ZONE0079)
• Ordinance O-301-26 to amend Land Development Code regarding neighborhood housing (Case No. 26-LDC-0001)
• Ordinance O-251-26 to amend Land Development Code regarding data centers (Case No. 25-LDC-0014)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee will review two pending resolutions. The items include an endorsement of the Plant Based Treaty and the designation of an intersection for honorary signage.

• R-142-26: Resolution endorsing the Plant Based Treaty and supporting plant-based food education
• R-151-26: Resolution designating the intersection of the unnamed alley and 1955 South Bellaire in honor of Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr, Austin Jaggers, and Louis Perry

Board of Health

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting via video teleconference. The agenda consists of a special discussion regarding Vision Zero with representatives from the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation.

• Special discussion on Vision Zero with Claire Yates and Steph Leonard

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will meet to review one application for exterior modifications. The committee will consider changes to a residential property's porch and windows.

• Review of proposed replacement windows and a door at 1261 Willow Ave.
• Proposal to raise the porch floor, remove steps, and install a temporary ADA ramp at 1261 Willow Ave.

Appropriations Committee

The committee is considering various appropriations from Neighborhood Development Funds and Capital Infrastructure Funds. These requests cover community events, infrastructure repairs, and non-profit grants across multiple districts.

• Appropriating $24,256 for six speed humps and 16 signs on Grafton Hall Road
• Appropriating $21,356.12 for sidewalk repairs at multiple locations including Beckley Hills Drive
• Appropriating $25,730 for mobile street light and sign board rentals on Bardstown Road
• Appropriating $9,000 for a public mural at 1026 Clarks Lane
• Appropriating $8,840 for 34 LED cobra lights in Petersburg Estates

Public Safety Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. No actions were taken.

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will review pending legislation regarding plant foraging in city parks and a resolution on nighttime lighting. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

• O-108-26: Ordinance to amend LMCO Section 42.31 to permit foraging of certain plant material in Metro Parks
• R-134-26: Resolution supporting Lights Out Louisville and voluntary reductions in nighttime lighting during bird migration

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss three proposed ordinances. These include adjustments to American Rescue Plan funding and updates to the Metro Revenue Commission's filing processes.

• O-288-26: Transfer of $10,000 from Neighborhood Development Fund (District 01) to General Operations
• O-305-26: Transition of Louisville Metro Revenue Commission to electronic filing of forms and refund requests
• O-306-26: Amendments to American Rescue Plan (ARP) Local Fiscal Recovery Funding rounds 2 and 4

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning changes and development plan amendments. These requests include transitions between residential, commercial, and industrial uses across Louisville Metro and the City of Shively.

• Revised development plan for Janies Way Flex Space at 5700 Janies Way
• Zoning change from R-5 to R-5B for Rockford Lane Duplex at 2211 Rockford Lane
• Zoning change from R-7 to OR-1 for Beautiful Hair Salon at 3235 Taylor Boulevard
• Zoning change from R-4 to M-2 for Kelly Lane Heavy Truck Parking & Repair at 13601 Kelly Lane and 6512 Pendleton Road
• Zoning change from C-2 to M-2 for On Call Towing at 6310 Preston Highway

Air Pollution Control Board

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes staff reports on enforcement, excess emissions, and complaint investigations. The board will also hear presentations from the Metropolitan Sewer District and on air quality.

• Presentation by Kevin Gibson regarding the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
• Air Quality Report presentation by Billy DeWitt
• Review of Enforcement Status Report
• Review of Excess Emission Report
• Review of Complaint Investigation Status Summary

Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Jeffersontown

Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Okolona

Riverport Authority

Riverport Authority

Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Anchorage

Revenue Commission

Air Pollution Control Board

Waste Management District 109 Board

Ethics Commission

Louisville Downtown Management District

Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Jeffersontown

Revenue Commission

Waste Management District 109 Board

Air Pollution Control Board

Ethics Commission

Planning Commission

Criminal Justice Commission Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential subdivision appeal and a zoning change request. The body will also vote on the minutes from the October 15, 2026 meeting.

• Revised Major Preliminary Subdivision for Johnson Road Residential Appeal at 1614 Johnson Rd
• Zoning change from M-2 Industrial to R-4 Single-Family Residential at 13808 Medora Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct a roll call and review the Metro Council agenda and addresses to Council for October 29, 2026.

Metro Council

The Metro Council will vote on various funding requests, zoning changes, and honorary street namings. The body is also reviewing several board appointments and amendments to the Metro Land Development Code.

• Authorization of up to $6.2 million in revenue bond anticipation notes for the Wesley Oaks Senior Living Expansion Project
• Professional service contract for a Laboratory Director for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness for $102,106.57
• Acceptance of $250,000 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the Recreational Trails Program
• Acceptance of $74,700 FEMA grant for the Louisville Fire Department
• Zoning ordinances for properties at 211 South 41st Street and 4107-4111 East Indian Trail

Waste Management District 109 Board

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four development requests, including a new apartment complex and a cell tower. The body will also review a land development code waiver and a public right-of-way closure.

• Construction of 16 dwelling units at 4502 Fegenbush Lane (Fegenbush Lane Apartments)
• New cell tower at 3125 River Rd (Kentucky Champions Park Cell Tower)
• Waiver to allow accessory structures to exceed principal structure footprint at 10712 Blue Lick Rd
• Closure of public right-of-way at 13900 Old Distillery Road

Metro Council

Committee on Committees

The meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Anti-Displacement Commission

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss data center zoning classifications and the conditional use permit process. The body is considering an ordinance to amend the Louisville Metro Land Development Code regarding data centers.

• Discussion on data center size distinctions, maximum square footage, and setbacks
• Ordinance O-251-26 (Case No. 25-LDC-0014) to amend the Land Development Code regarding data centers

The committee held a special meeting to discuss zoning classifications, conditional use permits, and size distinctions for data centers. No substantive decisions were made as the pending ordinance regarding the Land Development Code remained held in committee.

• Held O-251-26 (ordinance amending Land Development Code regarding data centers) in Committee

Code Enforcement Board

Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce

The Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce will meet to review design standards. The group will discuss changes to commercial and site guidelines and edit streetscape design guidelines.

• Review of changes to New Commercial and Site Design Guidelines
• Editing and review of Streetscape Design Guidelines

Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (DVPCC)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss pending legislation regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget. The primary item is a proposed transfer of funds within District 1.

• O-288-26: Proposed transfer of $10,000 from the Neighborhood Development Fund to Louisville Metro Council General Operations (District 01)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The scheduled meeting for October 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda listed pending items regarding park foraging and nighttime lighting.

• O-108-26: Ordinance to permit foraging of certain plant material in Metro Parks
• R-134-26: Resolution supporting Lights Out Louisville to reduce nighttime lighting during bird migration

Air Pollution Control Board

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a resolution to accept federal grant funding for the Louisville Fire Department. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances regarding massage facilities.

• Resolution to accept $74,700 from FEMA for the FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
• Ordinance O-286-26 to amend LMCO sections 115.170 to 115.196 regarding massage facilities

The Louisville Metro Government Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a resolution to accept a $74,700 FEMA grant for the Louisville Fire Department and approved an amended ordinance regarding massage facilities. Both items were advanced to the Metro Council meeting on October 29, 2026.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-139-26 to accept $74,700 from FEMA for the Louisville Fire Department by voice vote (sent to Consent Calendar)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance O-286-26 regarding massage facilities by voice vote
• Recommended approval of amended Ordinance O-286-26 (8-0) (sent to Old Business)

Air Pollution Control District Board

Appropriations Committee

The committee is considering multiple requests to allocate Capital Infrastructure and Neighborhood Development Funds. Proposed spending includes sidewalk repairs, speed hump installations, and funding for community events and non-profits.

• Proposed $65,000 for a sidewalk extension from 3500-3510 Goldsmith Lane to Seneca High School
• Proposed $58,522 for sidewalk repairs at 4617 Brewster Avenue and four other locations
• Proposed $56,400 for speed hump installations on Alford Avenue, West Main Street, and South 44th Street
• Proposed $30,000 for pedestrian safety improvements on Goldsmith Lane at Meadow Drive
• Proposed $18,250 from Neighborhood Development Funds for the annual Forest Fest on May 15, 2027

The committee approved various Capital Infrastructure Fund requests for street signs, sidewalk repairs, and traffic calming measures. Several ordinances for neighborhood development funds were recommended for approval and sent to Old Business.

• Approved $58,522 for sidewalk repairs in District 5 (voice vote)
• Approved $57,200 for speed hump installation in District 5 (voice vote)
• Approved $65,000 for a sidewalk extension to Seneca High School (voice vote)
• Approved $30,000 for pedestrian safety improvements on Goldsmith Lane (voice vote)
• Recommended $18,250 for Forest Fest 2027 (5-0)
• Recommended $10,000 for Wreaths Across America (5-0)
• Recommended $7,250 for Junior Achievement curriculum materials (5-0)
• Approved $15,032 for speed humps on Glenmary Farm Drive (voice vote)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee will review four resolutions. These include a proposal regarding plant-based food access and three requests for honorary street naming.

• R-142-26: Resolution endorsing the Plant Based Treaty and supporting plant-based food education
• R-146-26: Naming the corner of 26th Street and Broadway Street for Harry Johnson Jr.
• R-147-26: Naming the corner of West Amherst Avenue and South 3rd Street as Kimberly Asa Way and Lou Fedon Way
• R-150-26: Naming the unnamed alley off Greenwood Avenue as Trinity Way for Rose and Walter Smith

The committee recommended approval for three resolutions to name street corners and an alley in honor of local individuals. One resolution regarding the Plant Based Treaty remained held in committee.

• Recommended approval of R-146-26 to name 26th Street and Broadway Street for Harry Johnson Jr. (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-147-26 to name West Amherst Avenue and South 3rd Street as 'Kimberly Asa Way' and 'Lou Fedon Way' (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-150-26 to name an alley off Greenwood Avenue as 'Trinity Way' for Rose Smith and Walter Smith (voice vote)
• Held R-142-26 regarding the Plant Based Treaty in committee

Revenue Commission

Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Corridor Review Overlay District Committee

The Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Corridor Review Overlay District Committee is meeting to review two requests for property modifications. The committee will consider changes to historic materials and the installation of window films.

• Request to paint historic masonry and replace storefront materials at 1610 Bardstown Road
• Request for after-the-fact installation of dark tinted and mirrored films on storefront glass at 2120 Bardstown Road

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss an update to the sidewalk plan. The body is also considering a resolution to accept state funds for recreational trails.

• Discussion on the sidewalk plan by Wes Sydnor
• Resolution R-144-26 to accept up to $250,000 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Local Government for the Recreational Trails Program

The Louisville Public Works Committee heard an update on the sidewalk plan and recommended a resolution for approval. The committee voted to send the resolution authorizing the mayor to accept up to $250,000 in grant funds to the Consent Calendar.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-144-26 accepting up to $250,000 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the Recreational Trails Program (sent to Consent Calendar via voice vote)

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will review a proposed ordinance regarding police department policies. The committee is also considering two appointments to local boards.

• O-009-26: Ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 36 on police department policies (SAFE Law)
• Appointment of Cindy Morris to the Civilian Review and Accountability Board
• Appointment of Scott Davenport to the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Board

The committee recommended the appointments of Cindy Morris and Scott Davenport to city boards. An ordinance regarding police department policies remained held in committee.

• Recommended appointment of Cindy Morris to the Civilian Review and Accountability Board (voice vote)
• Recommended appointment of Scott Davenport to the TARC Board (voice vote)
• Held ordinance O-009-26 regarding the Safety and Accountability for Everyone (SAFE) Law in committee

Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Anchorage

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss data center impacts including power usage, noise, and sustainable energy. The body is also considering several ordinances and resolutions regarding zoning, right-of-way closures, and design guidelines.

• Ordinance O-251-26 to amend the Land Development Code regarding data centers
• Zoning of properties at 4107 and 4111 East Indian Trail (O-293-26)
• Closure of unnamed right-of-way portions south and southwest of Old Manslick Road (O-282-26)
• Amendment to LDC Chapter 11 regarding notice for zoning and form district map amendments (O-292-26)
• Resolution R-140-26 requesting review of fencing materials using solid sheet metal and corrugated metal panels

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval for several ordinances, including zoning changes for East Indian Trail properties and updates to land development code notice requirements. The committee also advanced resolutions regarding landmark design guidelines and a review of fencing materials. An ordinance concerning data center regulations remained held in committee following a special discussion on the topic.

• Recommended approval of zoning for 4107 and 4111 East Indian Trail (8-0)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way closure near Old Manslick Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of LDC notice requirement amendments (8-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to review fencing material regulations
• Recommended approval of updated landmark design guidelines
• Held ordinance regarding data center land development code amendments

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will discuss workforce development with KentuckianaWorks. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding local business incentives and healthcare facility funding.

• Proposed $6.2 million in revenue bond anticipation notes for the Wesley Oaks Senior Living Expansion Project at 5012 and 5400 East Manslick Road
• Proposed $102,106.57 professional service contract for a laboratory director for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
• Proposed local incentives for Mydatt Services Inc. d/b/a Block by Block
• Workforce development discussion with Michael Gritton of KentuckianaWorks

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval for three resolutions during their October 20, 2026, meeting. These include a $102,106.57 professional service contract for a laboratory director, local incentives for Mydatt Services Inc., and up to $6.2 million in revenue bond anticipation notes for the Wesley Oaks Senior Living expansion. The committee also received presentations regarding workforce development and the economic impact of the nonprofit sector.

• Recommended approval of $102,106.57 laboratory director contract (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of local incentives for Mydatt Services Inc. (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $6.2M revenue bond for Wesley Oaks project (voice vote)

Louisville Metro Housing Authority Board

Louisville Water - Board of Water Works (BOWW)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on several land use requests. These include setback variances for properties on S Clay St and permits for an athletic facility and short-term rentals.

• Setback variances for 733, 735, and 747 S Clay St to allow 3-foot side yards
• Non-conforming rights determination for 4 dwelling units at 932 Cherokee Road
• Modified Conditional Use Permit for private institutional use at 10600 Lower River Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an athletic facility at 2612 South English Station Road
• Short term rental permit for 905 McKinley Avenue and an appeal for 1036 Lampton St

Code Enforcement Board