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File #: BL2025-762   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 2/20/2025 In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
On agenda: 4/15/2025 Final action: 4/15/2025
Title: An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS to SP zoning for property located at 2908 12th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of Kirkwood Avenue and 12th Avenue South, (0.33 acres), to permit non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-057-001).
Sponsors: Tom Cash
Attachments: 1. 2024SP-057-001_sketch, 2. 2024SP-057-001_plan, 3. Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-762

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An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS to SP zoning for property located at 2908 12th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of Kirkwood Avenue and 12th Avenue South, (0.33 acres), to permit non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-057-001).

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:

By changing from CS to SP zoning for property located at 2908 12th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of Kirkwood Avenue and 12th Avenue South, (0.33 acres), to permit non-residential uses, being Property Parcel No. 179 as designated on Map 118-01 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the plan that was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and Metropolitan Clerk’s Department and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.

Section 2.                     Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause the change to be made on Map 118-01 of said Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.

Section 3.                     Be it further enacted, that the uses of this SP shall be limited to those of the MUN-A-NS zoning district. Residential uses and Short term rental properties, owner-occupied and short term rental properties, not owner-occupied shall be prohibited.

Section 4.                     Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded, or satisfied as specifically required:

On the corrected copy, replace “commercial” uses with “nonresidential” uses on the face of the building.

All vehicular access to the site shall be limited to the alley along the northern property line.

Tree wells shall be included within the 12th Avenue South right-of-way in lieu of planting strip.

With submittal of the final site plan, applicant shall move the exterior stairwell off the rear of the building (eastern property line). Final location to be determined in consultation with Planning Staff.

With the submittal of the final site plan, provide architectural elevations complying with all architectural standards and conceptual elevations outlined on the preliminary SP for review and approval.

Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies. 

No master permit/HPR shall be recorded prior to final SP approval.

Signage to be reviewed at final SP and is not included in this approval.

The final site plan shall depict the required public sidewalks, any required grass strip or frontage zone and the location of all existing and proposed vertical obstructions within the required sidewalk and grass strip or frontage zone.  Prior to the issuance of use and occupancy permits, existing vertical obstructions shall be relocated outside of the required sidewalk.  Vertical obstructions are only permitted within the required grass strip or frontage zone.

The Preliminary SP plan is the site plan and associated documents.  If applicable, remove all notes and references that indicate that the site plan is illustrative, conceptual, etc. 

The requirements of the Metro Fire Marshal’s Office for emergency vehicle access and adequate water supply for fire protection must be met prior to the issuance of any building permits.

Section 5.                     Be it further enacted, a corrected copy of the preliminary SP plan incorporating the conditions of approval by Metro Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to or with final site plan application.

Section 6.                      Be it further enacted, minor modifications to the preliminary SP plan may be approved by the Planning Commission or its designee based upon final architectural, engineering or site design and actual site conditions. All modifications shall be consistent with the principles and further the objectives of the approved plan. Modifications shall not be permitted, except through an ordinance approved by Metro Council that increase the permitted density or floor area, add uses not otherwise permitted, eliminate specific conditions or requirements contained in the plan as adopted through this enacting ordinance, or add vehicular access points not currently present or approved.

Section 7.                      Be it further enacted, if a development standard, not including permitted uses, is absent from the SP plan and/or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations and requirements of the MUN-A-NS zoning district as of the date of the applicable request or application.  Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.

Section 8.                     The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to publish a notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation within five days following final passage.

Section 9.                     This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of above said notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.