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File #: BL2025-985   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Public Hearing
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/2/2025 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 1,764 feet east of Whittemore Lane, (37 acres), to permit 69 single-family residential lots and 67 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-029-001).
Sponsors: Antoinette Lee
Attachments: 1. 2025SP-029-001_sketch, 2. 2025SP-029-001_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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 1,764 feet east of Whittemore Lane, (37 acres), to permit 69 single-family residential lots and 67 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-029-001).

 

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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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 1,764 feet east of Whittemore Lane, (37 acres), to permit 69 single-family residential lots and 67 multi-family residential units, being Property Parcel Nos. 059-061 as designated on Map 182 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 182 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 69 single-family lots and 67 multi-family residential units. 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:

1.                     On the corrected copy, update the purpose note to reflect the Permitted Uses condition.

2.                     On the corrected copy, show a Type B landscape buffer around all perimeter drives, lots and units. Screening details to be provided with the landscape plan at final SP. Any preserved trees utilized for buffer requirements shall have tree protection measures consistent with the requirements of the Metro Zoning Code.

3.                     On the corrected copy, update the glazing requirements note: Minimum glazing requirements shall be required on building facades facing public streets and on the sides of corner units facing common open space and public streets.

4.                     On the corrected copy, remove note #27 on page 9.

5.                     On the corrected copy, in the Bulk Regulations chart on sheet 8, 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 towards open space common areas with the approval of Metro Planning.”

6.                     On the corrected copy, add “with the approval of Metro Planning” to the rear setback note on the Typical Lot/Corner Lot Setback Details on sheet C1.0.

7.                     With the final SP, staff to provide final determination on placement and configuration of eastern stub road. Adjustments to the site plan may be needed to reflect final alignment determination.

8.                     With the final SP, provide tree preservation plan. Areas outside of stormwater management areas that are identified to be preserved on the preliminary SP shall include tree protection measures consistent with the requirements of the Metro Zoning Code.

9.                     Basement shall be defined per the “Story” definition in the Metro Zoning Code.

10.                     Except as specified for basements, occupiable floors are limited to the number of stories indicated in the plan.

11.                     Any internal surface parking areas visible from public streets shall be screened with additional landscaping.

12.                     The final unit count approved with the final site plan may be reduced dependent on TDEC determinations related to the presence and boundaries of sinkholes.

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 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 Homeowner’s Association.

15.                     Final plat may be required prior to permitting.

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

17.                     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.

18.                     Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies.

19.                     With the submittal of the final site plan, provide architectural elevations complying with all architectural standards outlined on the preliminary SP for review and 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 the RS5 zoning district for the single-family lots and RM9 zoning district for the multi-family units 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.