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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 amending the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-012).
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WHEREAS, The Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County adopted the River North Urban Design Overlay (UDO) on May 5, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government recognizes the importance of updating, clarifying, and refining the UDO standards to encourage high quality, sustainable urban development, public infrastructure, and amenities; and
WHEREAS, the refinement of the UDO standards will continue to ensure a quality urban experience for the citizens and businesses of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNTY 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 amending the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, to create a new Subdistrict 3, being various parcels on various maps 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 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 various maps 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 following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Applicant shall continue to coordinate with NDOT, Planning, Metro Water Services, and other applicable agencies on an MCSP amendment to establish the proposed street network for the area that enables the fulfillment of planned utility infrastructure, including stormwater and sewer.
2. If using a phased approach, the Central Park, Greenway, and Multi-modal pathways, shall be included with the Final Site Plan submittal associated with those portions of land within the UDO. Construction and completion of the Central Park, Greenway and multi-modal pathways will require separate approval by Metro Council, which will include dates for completion.
3. Add the following sentence to the Riverfront Greenway subsection of the UDO document: “Applicant shall consult Metro Parks and Greenways on the design, access, programming, and signage for the Riverfront Greenway.”
4. Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro Reviewing Agencies.
5. A corrected copy of the UDO document incorporating the conditions of approval by Metro Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to final site plan application.
Section 4. 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 5. 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.
2017UD-005-012
RIVER NORTH SUBDISTRICT 3
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Subarea 05, East Nashville District 19 (Jacob Kupin)
Application fee paid by: Hastings Architecture, LLC
A request to amend the River North Urban Design Overlay for various properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets and open space, requested by Hawkins Partners, Inc., applicant; various owners.