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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 IWD and RS7.5 to SP zoning for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-008-001).
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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 from IWD and RS7.5 to SP zoning for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, being various parcels as designated on Maps 060, 060-14, and 060-15 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 attached sketch, which is attached to 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 Maps 060, 060-14, and 060-15 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 a maximum of 1,081 multi-family residential units and 3,700 square feet of non-residential uses as defined in the plan. Short Term Rental Property (STRP) owner occupied and not owner-occupied uses shall be prohibited from the entire development.
Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonder or satisfied as specifically required:
1. 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.
2. Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies.
3. A public access easement providing access to the trail along the western boundary of the plan shall be recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. The trail will not be part of the Metro Greenway system.
4. On the preliminary SP plans, update the beginning of the MUL zoning note (Note 3) in the bulk regulations table on sheet 17 to clarify that non-residential uses permitted are per MUL-A zoning with the exception of the following uses which are prohibited.
5. On the preliminary SP plans, remove mention of “commercial use” and replace with non-residential uses.”
6. On the preliminary SP plans, add the non-residential uses and square footage to the site data tables on sheets 6 and 7. Add a note that nonresidential square footage must be located within the T4 MU policy area.
7. On the preliminary SP plans, add the following note to all bulk regulations sheets: All mechanical units shall be screened by landscaping or an enclosure, or a combination of both. Screening details are to be submitted with the final site plan.
8. On the preliminary SP plans, remove the “Front Setback” label from the bulk regulations tables and replace with “Build to Zone.” Revise the build-to-zone to say 0-18 feet for Parcels A, B, and E, and 0-20 feet for Parcels C, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M.
9. On the corrected copy, add a note that the step back requirement per RM15-A and MUL-A is not required.
10. On the preliminary SP plans, remove the current language from Note 1 of the architectural standards on all bulk regulations sheets and replace with, “All residential units along public streets shall orient to public streets. When not possible, residential structures may be oriented to private streets and open space common areas with the approval of Metro Planning.”
11. On the preliminary SP plans, remove the current language from Note 2 of the architectural standards on all bulk regulations sheets and replace with, “Buildings shall provide a functional primary entrance onto the street/sidewalk network or other public space to promote activity at the street level. All buildings along a public street shall provide a connection to the public sidewalk.”
12. Except as specified for basements, occupiable floors are limited to the number of stories indicated in the plan.
13. With the final site plan, provide architectural elevations complying with all architectural standards and conceptual elevations outlined on the preliminary SP for review and approval.
14. 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 the final site plan application.
15. 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.
16. The final site plan shall label all internal driveways as “Private Driveways.” A note shall be added to the final site plan that the driveways shall be maintained by the Property Owners’ Association.
17. No master permit/HPR shall be recorded prior to final SP approval.
18. A final plat may be required prior to permitting.
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 MUL-A zoning district for nonresidential uses and RM15-A zoning district for residential uses 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.