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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jeffersontown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pennwith Hills fence replacement
The neighborhood's 40-year-old fence is being held together with paint and wire, and a lawsuit drained the HOA's reserves. The council pitched in $6,000 toward the $8,010 replacement.
Chenoweth Run Road annexation
The city is asking Metro to approve annexing two tracts, including about a half to three-quarters of a mile of Chenoweth Run Road near the amphitheater and Veterans Park. Once approved (or after 60 days), the land becomes part of Jeffersontown — which could mean city services and city taxes for that area.
Multifamily rezoning next to Jeffersontown High School
A revised development plan (residents linked it to the Bluebird site) is heading to the council, and residents were frustrated by earlier downtown proceedings. A special public hearing is set for July 22 at 5 p.m. at City Hall with time limits on speakers.
Protection of historic resources near the site
Five historic properties sit near the site, including the state's oldest Lutheran congregation, the fourth-oldest cemetery, and a Rosenwald school. Rock blasting for construction raised concerns about damage to fragile structures.
Housing affordability and type in Jeffersontown
Opponents argued the 'luxury' rents would be unaffordable for working families and suggested townhomes or senior housing instead; supporters countered that market-rate housing near jobs and shops is exactly what planning studies call for downtown.