File #: BL2025-805   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Public Hearing
File created: 3/20/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/6/2025 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 SCR to SP zoning for portions of properties located at 1000 Rivergate Parkway and Rivergate Parkway (unnumbered), approximately 760 feet west of Conference Drive (15.22 acres) and located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-017-001).
Sponsors: Jennifer Webb
Attachments: 1. 2025SP-017-001_sketch, 2. 2025SP-017-001_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 SCR to SP zoning for portions of properties located at 1000 Rivergate Parkway and Rivergate Parkway (unnumbered), approximately 760 feet west of Conference Drive (15.22 acres) and located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-017-001).

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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 SCR to SP zoning for portions of properties located at 1000 Rivergate Parkway and Rivergate Parkway (unnumbered), approximately 760 feet west of Conference Drive (15.22 acres) and located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, being Parts of Property Parcel Nos. 026, 052 and 061 as designated on Map 026-14 and Parts of Property Parcel Nos. 076-077 as designated on Map 034-02 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 026-14 and Map 034-02 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 450 multi-family residential units and 100,000 square feet of nonresidential uses as defined in the plan. Alternative financial services, beer and cigarette market, car wash, donation center drop off, funeral home, distributive wholesale/business, warehouse, short term rental properties, owner occupied, and short term rental properties, not-owner occupied shall be prohibited in the entirety of the SP.

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, any references to internal “road” or “street” that is not proposed as a public road (ROW) shall be referred to as a “private road” or “private street.”

3.                     On the corrected copy, under Architectural Standards on Sheet 11, update Note 1 from “streets” to “public and private streets.”

4.                     On the corrected copy, under Architectural Standards on Sheet 11, add the following to Note 3: Screening details are to be submitted with the final site plan.

5.                     On the corrected copy, under Architectural Standards on Sheet 11, update Note 4: “…or greater; with additional details provided at final SP, planning staff may consider modifications…”

6.                     On the corrected copy, under Landscape Standards on Sheet 11, update Note 11: “…along private or public street frontages…”

7.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, add “or private streets” after each occurrence of “public streets” within notes 4a, 4b, and 4c.

8.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, remove the following language from Note 4, which currently reads, “Alternative Zoning District Standards….” and replace with, “The following standards apply to the location and design of a building and its associated parking.”

9.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, remove “subject to the “Notes” of this table” from Note 4a and add “and open space” at the end of the last sentence.

10.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, remove the second sentence from Note 4b and replace with the following: With additional details provided by staff at the final SP, staff may consider modifications at certain locations with the provision for additional landscape screening.

11.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, remove the last 3 sentences from Note 4c, beginning with, “Minimum glazing….” and ending with, “...for exceptional design.” Remove “…of any street frontage” from the second sentence.

12.                     On the corrected copy, under the Bulk Standards Table on Sheet 11, remove Notes 4d.i. and replace with the following: “A primary entrance to the building shall be located along the building façade within the build-to zone.”

13.                     On the corrected copy, replace NDOT Note 6 with this updated language: "The final site plan/building permit site plan shall depict any required public sidewalks, any required grass strip or frontage zone and the location of all existing and proposed vertical obstructions within any required sidewalk and grass strip or frontage zone. Prior to the issuance of use and occupancy permits, existing vertical obstructions shall be relocated outside of any required sidewalk. Vertical obstructions are only permitted within any required grass strip or frontage zone."

14.                     On the corrected copy, correct "MPW" reference to Nashville DOT in Note 12 on Sheet 12.

15.                     On the corrected copy, change the fallback zoning to MUG-A-NS.

16.                     Any buildings that cross jurisdictional boundaries shall require simultaneous review with the City of Goodlettsville at final site plan. Approval from Metro Nashville and the City of Goodlettsville is required prior to approval. On the corrected copy, replace the note on Sheet 8A about buildings overlapping jurisdictional lines with this language.

17.                     Further coordination will be required with the City of Goodlettsville throughout the final SP process for final determination on layout, standards, and other plan elements to ensure all requirements of both Metro Nashville and Goodlettsville are met.

18.                     Further coordination will be required with the City of Goodlettsville throughout the final SP process regarding the coordination of transit improvements which shall be based on the results of a Multimodal Transportation Analysis (MMTA).

19.                     Final parking counts requirements shall be dependent upon the final use mix with the MMTA.

20.                     An easement shall be recorded permitting public access to the common open spaces prior to permitting. Pedestrian access easements shall include ingress/egress routes from the public right-of-way along Gallatin Pike to the open spaces.

21.                     Final road alignments and cross section details to be determined at final SP in coordination with Metro Planning, NDOT, and the City of Goodlettsville.

22.                     Stories shall be defined per the “Story” definition in the Metro Zoning Code.

23.                     Covered rooftop amenities shall be included in maximum height calculation. 

24.                     Final plat may be required prior to permitting.

25.                     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.

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

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

28.                     Signage to be reviewed at final SP and is not included in this approval.

29.                     Provide approval letter from Madison Suburban Utility District (MSUD).

30.                     The final site plan/building permit site plan shall depict any required public sidewalks, any required grass strip or frontage zone and the location of all existing and proposed vertical obstructions within any required sidewalk and grass strip or frontage zone. Prior to the issuance of use and occupancy permits, existing vertical obstructions shall be relocated outside of any required sidewalk. Vertical obstructions are only permitted within any required grass strip or frontage zone.

31.                     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. 

32.                     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.

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 MUG-A-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.