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File #: BL2025-884   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/22/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/1/2025 Final action:
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 RS15 to SP zoning for a portion of property located at 1501 Stewarts Ferry Pike, approximately 310 feet west of South New Hope Road, (17 acres), to permit 24 two-family lots and 2 single-family residential lots for a total of 50 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-016-001).
Sponsors: Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. 2025SP-016-001_sketch, 2. 2025SP-016-001_plan

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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 RS15 to SP zoning for a portion of property located at 1501 Stewarts Ferry Pike, approximately 310 feet west of South New Hope Road, (17 acres), to permit 24 two-family lots and 2 single-family residential lots for a total of 50 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-016-001).

 

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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 RS15 to SP zoning for a portion of property located at 1501 Stewarts Ferry Pike, approximately 310 feet west of South New Hope Road, (17 acres), to permit 24 two-family lots and 2 single-family residential lots for a total of 50 residential units, being Property Parcel No. 002 as designated on Map 110 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 the 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 110 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 a maximum of 24 two-family residential lots and 2 single-family residential lots for a total of 50 residential units. Short term rental property, owner occupied and short term rental property, 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:

1.                     On the corrected copy, renumber lots to be Lots 1 through 26.

2.                     On the corrected copy, identify the lots currently numbered as Lots 4 through 27 as two-family lots on the face of the plan.

3.                     On the corrected copy, any additional areas of proposed right of way dedication and road improvement details not currently identified along Stewarts Ferry Pike and the proposed streets shall be provided per the local and/or MCSP requirements. The dedication along Stewarts Ferry Pike shall be measured from centerline of the existing right-of-way to the proposed property line.

4.                     On the corrected copy, for all notes, include references to appropriate plan sheets.

5.                     On the corrected copy, remove references to FAR and ISR.

6.                     On the corrected copy, provide a lot area table with the lot size for each proposed lot.

7.                     On the corrected copy, revise minimum lot size to be 10,000 square feet for the two-family lots and 20,000 square feet for the single-family lots.

8.                     On the corrected copy, provide dimensions for sidewalk and grass strip shown on the plan along Stewarts Ferry Pike.

9.                     A tree preservation plan will be required with the final site plan submittal.

10.                     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.

11.                     Property located at 1487 Stewarts Ferry Pike (parcel ID #11000018900) must be replatted to remove septic areas prior to approval of any final site plan or final plat for the SP. A final plat to create one lot for the remaining portion of property located 1501 Stewarts Ferry Pike (parcel ID #11000000200) must be recorded prior to or with the recording of the plat for lots within the SP.

12.                     Right-of-way shall be dedicated to the northern boundary of the site for the eastern stub road.

13.                     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.

14.                     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.

15.                     A final plat may be required prior to permitting.

16.                     No master permit or HPR shall be recorded on the property prior to final site plan approval.

 

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 R15 zoning district. 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.