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File #: BL2025-933   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: First Reading
File created: 6/20/2025 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 amending a Specific Plan on property located at 3rd Avenue North (unnumbered), approximately 150 feet north of Van Buren Street, zoned SP (0.29 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-044-002).
Sponsors: Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. 2021SP-044-002_sketch, 2. 2021SP-044-002_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 amending a Specific Plan on property located at 3rd Avenue North (unnumbered), approximately 150 feet north of Van Buren Street, zoned SP (0.29 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-044-002).

 

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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 amending a Specific Plan on property located at 3rd Avenue North (unnumbered), approximately 150 feet north of Van Buren Street, zoned SP (0.29 acres), to permit a mixed use development, being Property Parcel No. 173 as designated on Map 082-05 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 is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Clerk’s Department, and 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 Map 082-05 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 uses of the MUL-A zoning district with a maximum FAR of 1.50 and a maximum of two multi-family 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, add the following note: “Building facades shall front onto the greenway or streets and shall provide a minimum of one principal entrance (doorway) per building.” 

2.                     On the corrected copy, remove references to Council Bill BL2022-1686.

3.                     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.

4.                     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

5.                     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.

6.                     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.

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

8.                     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 the MUL-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.