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File #: BL2025-1041   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: First Reading
File created: 8/21/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/2/2025 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 property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest from Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), within a Planned Unit Development District, to permit self-service storage uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-039-001).
Sponsors: Sheri Weiner
Attachments: 1. 2025SP-039-001_sketch, 2. 2025SP-039-001_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 property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest from Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), within a Planned Unit Development District, to permit self-service storage uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-039-001).

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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 property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest from Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), within a Planned Unit Development District, to permit self-service storage uses, being Property Parcel No. 309 as designated on Map 114 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, which 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 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 Map 114 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 150,000 square feet of self-service storage uses.

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 proposed use to self-service storage.
2. On the corrected copy, under landscaping standards, for Note 12, update street tree requirement to require street trees at a minimum spacing of 30 feet along private drive.
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 storage units designated as unconditioned on the preliminary SP shall be no taller than the masonry wall on the preliminary plan. With the submittal of the final site plan, elevations meeting this height requirement shall be provided.
5. Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies.
6. No master permit/HPR shall be recorded prior to final SP approval.
7. Final plat may be required prior to permitting.
8. 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 owner.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.