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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 RS7.5 to SP zoning for properties located at 516, 518 and 520 Veritas Street, at the northwest corner of Veritas Street and Saindon Street (0.52 acres), to permit 20 multi family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-055-001).
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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 RS7.5 to SP zoning for properties located at 516, 518 and 520 Veritas Street, at the northwest corner of Veritas Street and Saindon Street (0.52 acres), to permit 20 multi family residential units, being property Parcel Nos. 010-012 as designated on Map 133-05 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 attached 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 133-05 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 20 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, remove exterior stairways or relocate to the rear of the building or behind the front façade of the building.
2. On the corrected copy, change all references to fallback zoning to “RM40-NS.”
3. On the corrected copy, remove any parking spaces that are in excess of the Urban Zoning Overlay (UZO) maximum and adjust required parking data to reflect.
4. On the corrected copy, pedestrian connectivity shall be identified from the surface parking area to the rear units and courtyard-facing units.
5. Along the western property line, a combination of Type B landscape buffer for a portion of the property and a masonry wall for a portion of the property is required. A type B landscape buffer is required along the property line from the rear wall of the building to the street. From the rear wall of the building to the rear property line, a 6-foot opaque masonry wall shall be constructed. No landscaping is required for the portion of the property with the masonry wall. Any required buffer or wall is separate from the required dumpster screening, which shall meet Code requirements. The final site plan shall illustrate these details and modifications to the buffer type and location may be made with consultation by staff.
6. On the corrected copy, provide pedestrian entries from the public sidewalk to the front of all street-facing facades.
7. On the corrected copy, add the following note: All mechanical units shall be screened by landscaping or an enclosure, or a combination of both. Screening details are to be submitted with the final site plan.
8. With the final site plan, the location and screening details of all dumpsters and mechanical equipment to be provided and reviewed by staff.
9. Vehicular access shall be limited to the rear alley only.
10. Additional areas of right-of-way needed to meet the required alley right-of-way width shall be dedicated with alley improvements along the entire rear property line.
11. 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.
12. No master permit/HPR shall be recorded prior to final SP approval.
13. Final plat may be required prior to permitting.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies.
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 RM40-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.