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File #: BL2025-872   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/23/2025 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 changing from AR2a to SP zoning for a portion of property located at 3187 Franklin Limestone Road, approximately 1,178 feet southwest of Mullen Circle (23.48 acres), to permit industrial uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-020-001).
Sponsors: David Benton
Attachments: 1. 2025SP-020-001_sketch, 2. 2025SP-020-001_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 a portion of property located at 3187 Franklin Limestone Road, approximately 1,178 feet southwest of Mullen Circle (23.48 acres), to permit industrial uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-020-001).

 

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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 a portion of property located at 3187 Franklin Limestone Road, approximately 1,178 feet southwest of Mullen Circle (23.48 acres), to permit industrial uses, being part of Property Parcel No. 256 as designated on Map 134 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 the 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 134 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 220,000 square feet of nonresidential uses of the IR zoning district, with the exception of the following uses which shall be prohibited from the entire development: short-term rental properties, owner occupied and short-term rental properties, not owner occupied, outpatient clinic, beer and cigarette market, carpet cleaning, flea market, laundry plants, liquor sales, boat dock, water taxi station, waste water treatment, waste treatment plant, medical waste, sanitary landfill, adult entertainment, race track, sex club, and mineral extraction/quarry.

 

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 statement: “The purpose of this SP is to allow for a maximum of 220,000 square feet of nonresidential uses; permitted uses are per IR zoning with the exception of the prohibited uses listed in the SP document.”

2.                     On the corrected copy, update all references to permitted and prohibited uses as outlined in the Permitted Use condition.

3.                     On the corrected copy, note that no disturbance shall be permitted in buffer Zone 1 and within the 100-year floodplain.

4.                     Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro Reviewing Agencies.

5.                     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.

6.                     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.

7.                     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.

8.                     Final plat may be required prior to permitting.

9.                     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 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 IR 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.