Cherokee Triangle Crime Report
12/1/2011-12/21/2011

Criminal Mischief

12/3      1000 Blk Bardstown Rd – Vehicle glass broken

12/6      2300 Blk Cherokee Pkwy – Graffiti

12/11   1100 Blk Bardstown Rd – Window of business broken during a fight/Arrest made

Theft

12/5      1300 Blk Bardstown Rd – Suspect reached over counter and stole cash from register

12/2      2300 Blk Eastern Pkwy – Attempt made to steal mailbox

12/6      2300 Blk Grinstead Dr – Subject won’t return borrowed computer

12/10   1100 Blk Bardstown Rd – Purse stolen from vehicle

12/10   1000 Blk Everett Ave – Video game system taken by known subject

Burglary

12/6      2100 Blk Patterson Ave – Tools and electronics stolen from residence

12/12   1000 Blk Everett Ave – Jewelry missing from residence since possibly June

Robbery/Assault

12/3      1100 Blk Bardstown Rd – Suspect asked victim for change/struck victim and took wallet

12/5      1200 Blk Bardstown Rd – Victim was pushed and grabbed by the neck during argument

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At the December 14th meeting of the of  Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee the Bordeaux/Willow Grand project review hearing was postponed until the January 14, 2012 meeting of the committee.

The post postponement was granted at the request of the attorney representing the developer, Timothy Martin.  More time was requested to review the recommendations of  and to meet with the Historic Landmarks and Preservation District Commission staff.

The hearing has been rescheduled for January 25, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., most likely in the Old Jail Building at 514 w. Liberty.

We will update information on the hearing as it becomes available.

Currently the supporting documents including renderings, application, drawings and staff recommendations are available on the Louisville Metro SIRE site.  Case Number: 10953

These can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

http://agendas.louisvilleky.gov/SIREPub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=2220&doctype=AGENDA

Click on the Willow Grande Link under “New Business” to have the support documents appear in the pane to the right.

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A Public Meeting of the Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee is set for December 14 to review the proposal for the Willow Grande highrise project at 1418 Willow Ave.

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

December 14, 2011
4:30 PM

Old Jail Courtroom Building
514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Information and supporting documents can be reviewed at:

http://agendas.louisvilleky.gov/SIREPub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=2220&doctype=AGENDA

Click on the Willow Grande Link under “New Business” to have the support documents appear in the pane to the right.

Notice of Public Meeting        Case Number: 10953

You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for Demolition of
existing structures, construction of 17 story multi-family
highrise.  Related re-zoning case #10952.

Subject Property:   1418   WILLOW AVE 40204-0000; CHEROKEE TRIANGLE
Case Manager: DAVID MARCHAL

This case will be presented to the ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 PM and continue until all cases
are heard.
Place: 514 W. Liberty Street

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/ for:
* Case information
* Public comment opportunities

A list of adjoining property owners notified of this proposal is
available in
the case file at the address listed below.  Persons who desire
special
accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at
574-6230
at least one week prior to this meeting.  (TDD users please use the
Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056 <tel:1-800-648-6056> .)

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services
444 S. 5th Street – Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4313,
(502)574-6230 <tel:%28502%29574-6230>
Serving the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Planning Commission, Land
Development and
Transportation Committee, Historic Landmarks and Preservation
District Commission, and Overlay Committees.

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Peggie Elgin, Cherokee Triangle Association President, presented a $500 check to 5th Division Commander, Major Eddie Jones, in support of their Holiday Adopt-A-School on behalf of the CTA.  The LMPD 5^th Division has adopted Breckenridge–Franklin Elementary at 1351 Payne for Christmas 2011.  The donations from the CTA and other members of the community will support the 5^th Division in providing a holiday program of magicians, backpacks, and goodies for all the students of Breckenridge–Franklin.

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Preservation Louisville
Hands on History Workshop

Researching Your Home’s Heritage

Saturday December 10, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST

The Brennan House Historic Home
631 South 5th Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Registration Fee: $30 per person or  $20 for Preservation Louisville Members

What do you know about your house’s history? Your historic home has stories to tell.

Have you ever wondered about the history of your home?

Who used to live there or what their lives were like?

This session of Hands on History will explore methods of research to uncover the story of your house. It is less about architectural history, and more about the history of the building and the people who owned and lived in it.

Learn how to use resources such as maps, census data, city directories, land conveyances, photographs, newspapers and local histories as well as where you can find these research tools. This session will give provide a guide to constructing a history of your home.

Join us on December 10, 2011, and learn how to research your historic home’s past, and learn about your own heritage along the way.

Registration Fee: $30 per person or  $20 for Preservation Louisville Members

Click here to register!

Preservation Louisville is co-sponsoring this lecture series along with the Metro Louisville Historic Landmarks Commission and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office. Hands on History programs are presented with support from The Brown-Forman Corporation. Throughout the series, participants will learn practical, hands-on techniques for working with original materials and finishes to maintain, restore and preserve historic elements such as plaster, woodwork, gutters, roofing and masonry. Adapting “green” concepts for historic structures and renovating historic window and art glass will also be explored.

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