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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 RS80 and RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001).
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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 RS80 and RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, being Property Parcel Nos. 047.05, 047.04, 076, 132, 156, and 176-178 as designated on Map 087 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 that 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 087 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 164 single-family residential lots. 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 b completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Permitted uses shall be limited to a maximum of 164 single-family residential lots. Short term rental property, owner occupied and short term rental property, not owner occupied shall be prohibited.
2. On the corrected copy, remove the following height standard “3 stories and 30 feet to the roofline height” and replace with the following: “Maximum height shall be 3 stories in 35 feet.
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. With submittal of the final site plan, a tree survey and tree preservation plan shall be provided for the tree preservation areas. Any areas of preserved trees shall be required to have tree protection measures consistent with the requirements of the Metro Zoning Code.
5. Landscape buffers shall meet the requirements of the buffer type as shown on the preliminary plan. Landscape buffers identified within the natural open space shall be used to supplement existing vegetation only. If the buffer is to utilize existing vegetation, details of the existing vegetation shall be reviewed by staff with the landscaping plan included with the final site plan.
6. Where retaining walls are required in buffer areas to mitigate grade, additional ground plantings are required. Additional plantings shall be reviewed on the landscaping plan with the final site plan
7. The clearing, grading, and disturbance of natural open space shall be prohibited, unless otherwise identified in the preliminary plan. Minor changes may be allowed during review of the final SP based on engineering and construction plans
8. Driveways to individual lots shall meet NDOT spacing requirements.
9. On corner lots, the minimum glazing requirement shall apply to each façade fronting a public right-of-way.
10. 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 RS5 zoning district. Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.
11. 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.
12. 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 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 RS5 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.