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Minutes


Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 4, 2000


The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Reverend Andre' Dugger of Grace Baptist Church.

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (40); Absent: Majors (1).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1999 were approved.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

The President announced that an election would be held to fill the four-year terms for the offices of Davidson County Public Administrator, Public Guardian, and Public Trustee. Nominations previously made and recommended by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee were: Public Administrator – Ms. Peggy Mathes; Public Guardian – Ms. Monica D. Edwards; Public Trustee – Mr. Thomas H. Ware. Mr. Waters moved to elect the aforementioned nominees, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

The President called for an election to fill a six-year term on the Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the nomination of Mr. Harvey E. Hoskins having been previously made. Mr. Waters, Chairman of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, reported that the Committee had considered and recommended the election of Mr. Hoskins. Mr. Wallace moved for the election of Mr. Hoskins, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous voice vote of the Council. The President announced that Mr. Hoskins was elected to said board for a term expiring August 23, 2005. Without objection, the rules were suspended to consider a late resolution to confirm this election.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-109

A resolution electing one member of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

Alarm Appeals Board

Reappointment of Ms. Eleanor Davis to the Alarm Appeals Board. Mr. Waters moved to withdraw the nomination at the request of the administration, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Civil Service Commission

Appointment of Mr. Bill Farmer to the Civil Service Commission. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Employee Benefit Board

Appointment of Mr. William Snodgrass to the Employee Benefit Board. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Municipal Solid Waste Region Board

Appointment of Mr. Cliff Russell to the Municipal Solid Waste Region Board. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Without objection, the appointment was deferred.

Procurement Standards Board

Appointment of Mr. Eliud Trevino to the Procurement Standards Board. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board

Appointment of Mr. Johnny Crumby to the Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Without objection, the appointment was deferred.

Sports Authority

Appointment of Mr. Paul Ney to The Sports Authority of the Metropolitan Government. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Stormwater Management Committee

Reappointment of Mr. Jon Hastings to the Stormwater Management Committee. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment, and Mr. Waters moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS-

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-93

A resolution honoring Philip N. Bredesen.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-94

A resolution honoring Jay West.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-95

A resolution honoring Mansfield Douglas III.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-96

A resolution honoring F. Clay Bailey, Jr.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-97

A resolution honoring Mr. C. David Stringfield. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-98

A resolution honoring Randi Lesnick for creating Pennies For Protection.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-99

A resolution recognizing Ted Murray for his contributions to the Bellevue community.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-100

A resolution honoring Ernest W. "Bill" Colbert.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-101

A resolution honoring Dr. & Mrs. James H. Brown, Sr.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-102

A resolution honoring Dr. Sharon Chaney on becoming a 1999 National Board Certified Teacher.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-103

A resolution honoring Ms. Janet Stout on becoming a 1999 National Board Certified Teacher.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-104

A resolution honoring WKRN-Channel 2 photographer Joe Gregory for his outstanding act of heroism.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-105

A resolution memorializing the late Charles "Chuck" Nathaniel Arnold.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-106

A resolution honoring the 1999 Glencliff High School "Colts" Football Team.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-107

A resolution honoring the 1999 Tennessee State University "Tigers" Football Team.

The resolutions on the consent agenda were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Waters moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

- RESOLUTION-

RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-108

A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Waters moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. BL99-40

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 R6 District to RM15 District property at Hillsboro Pike (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of Castleman Drive (3.76 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-076U-10), which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Turner moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill inasmuch as there is a new developer, the bill being requested by Spiva-Hill Investments, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-86

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.16.110 and Section 17.16.210 by providing setback requirements for construction/demolition landfill facilities from parks and schools, all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-87

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 OL District to CS District property at 436 Bell Road, approximately 160 feet south of Anderson Road (.84 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-142U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Holloway requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Holloway moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-88

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 R40 District to R20 District property at 2021 Woodmont Boulevard, abutting the east margin of Boensch Street (1.63 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-144U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second reading, refer the bill the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee; and defer the bill for two meetings, the bill being requested by Wherry Realty Company, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-90

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.36.040 by providing sunset provisions for Planned Unit Development Districts, all of which is more particularly described herein. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the bill and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-91

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 District to RS10 District a portion of property at 2215 Murfreesboro Pike, abutting the east margin of Franklin Limestone Road (44 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-136U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Sontany requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Sontany moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-92

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 R10 District to CS District properties at 2725 Shacklett Drive and 554 Claridge Drive, approximately 570 and 230 feet west of Donelson Pike, respectively (.69 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-141U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-93

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 OR20 District to CS District property at 5100 Nolensville Pike, abutting the south margin of Tusculum Road (.62 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-161U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kerstetter requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kerstetter moved to defeat the bill, the bill being requested by Forest Hills Realtors, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-94

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 R10 District to CS District property at 394 Tusculum Road, approximately 160 feet east of Nolensville Pike (.26 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-162U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kerstetter requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kerstetter moved to defeat the bill, the bill being requested by Rodney G. and Sue E. Adkins, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-95

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 R10 District to CS District property at 5316 Nolensville Pike, approximately 170 feet north of Ocala Drive (.64 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-165U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kerstetter requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kerstetter moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-96

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 R40 District to RS20 District property at Edmondson Pike (unnumbered), abutting the northern terminus of Turnberry Circle (5.07 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-149G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jenkins requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jenkins moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-97

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 CL District to IWD District property at Percy Priest Drive (unnumbered), abutting the north margin of Blackwood Drive (11.11 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-159U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stanley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry, on behalf of the sponsor, moved to defeat the bill, the bill being requested by Littlejohn Engineering, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-98

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 amending a portion of the Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located between Percy Priest Drive and Blackwood Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Bell Road, classified CL and proposed for IWD District (11.11 acres), to permit three office/warehouse buildings containing a total of 111,000 square feet of warehouse uses and 38,150 square feet of office uses, where 81,100 square feet of retail uses were approved, (Proposal No. 155-74-U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stanley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry, on behalf of the sponsor, moved to defeat the bill, the bill being requested by Littlejohn Engineering, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-99

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 OR20 District to CL District property at Hermitage Road (unnumbered), abutting the eastern margin of the CSX Railroad, approximately 140 feet north of Lebanon Pike (1.92 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-139G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stanley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Stanley moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-100

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 R8 District to IWD District property at 2938 Brick Church Pike, approximately 500 feet north of Brick Church Park Drive (.44 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-150U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Black moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-101

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 R20 District to IWD District a portion of property at Una Recreation Road (unnumbered) and all of the properties at 1686 Reynolds Road, and 2541, 2555, and 2571 Couchville Pike, abutting the west margin of Shelton Road (160.72 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-154U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-102

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 OR20 District to CS District property at 1161 Murfreesboro Pike, opposite Vultee Boulevard (3.91 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-153U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-103

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 District to IR District a portion of property at Springfield Highway (unnumbered), abutting the east margin of the Chesapeake/Seaboard Railroad (8.6 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-168G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Balthrop requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Balthrop moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-104

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 SCC District to CS District property at 2960 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 620 feet south of Highway 70 South (3.59 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-166G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Lineweaver requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by Re-Invest, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-105

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 amending a portion of the preliminary site plan of the Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located abutting the southeast margin of Memphis-Bristol Highway and Old Hickory Boulevard, classified SCC (3.59 acres), to permit a 74,588 square foot self-service storage facility, replacing a 29,340 square foot office building, (Proposal No. 61-84-G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Lineweaver requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by Re-Invest, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-106

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 R10 District to RM4 District a portion of property at 735 Tulip Grove Road, abutting the north margin of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad (1.6 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-171G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Brown requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-107

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 RS10 District to ON District property at 4928 Jonquil Drive, abutting the north margin of Welch Drive (.27 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-164U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Arriola requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Arriola moved defeat the bill, the bill being requested by Mark Ellmore, Jr., which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-108

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 IWD District to CS District properties at 2976 Old Franklin Road and Old Franklin Road (unnumbered), abutting the northeast margin of Interstate 24 (35.8 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-143U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Holloway moved to withdraw the bill at the request of the petitioner Smith, Crowe, Wilson, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-109

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 District to IWD District (parcel 31 and part of parcel 23) and from AR2a to CS district (part of parcel 23) properties at Route 2 Old Hickory Boulevard and 12814 Old Hickory Boulevard, abutting the south margin of the CSX Railroad (252.97 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-163G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Holloway moved to withdraw the bill at the request of the petitioner Smith, Crowe, Wilson, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-110

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 RS10 District to CS District a portion of property at 600 Ben Allen Road, approximately 500 feet north of Hart Lane (.75 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-172U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-111

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 amending the existing Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located abutting the northwest corner of Ben Allen Road and Hart Lane, classified CS, and proposed to change from RS10 to CS the .75 acre portion to be added to the PUD (6.77 acres total), to permit the addition of 22 parking spaces and a 4,182 square foot expansion of the existing office, (Proposal No. 91-86-P-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-112

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 District to RS15 District property at Tulip Grove Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,900 feet south of Chandler Road (10 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-156G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-113

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 making applicable the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District to property abutting the east margin of Tulip Grove Road, 1,900 feet south of Chandler Road, classified AR2a and proposed for RS15 (10.00 acres), to permit the development of 26 single-family lots, (Proposal No. 99P-006G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to defeat the bill, the bill being requested Dale and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-114

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 R10 District to OR20 District properties at 420 and 424 Donelson Pike and Donelson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 150 feet south of Lakeland Drive (9.46 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-155U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring moved to defer action indefinitely until there is resolution of various issues, the bill being requested by LDI Design, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-115

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 and RS40 Districts to IWD District property at Clarksville Pike (unnumbered), approximately 740 feet east of Douglas Road (40 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-146G-01), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. A letter seeking withdrawal of the bill was filed for the record. Ms. Gilmore moved to withdraw the bill at the request of petitioner Regal Properties/A1 Construction, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-116

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 OL District to CS District property at Maynor Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 180 feet west of Gallatin Pike (.48 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-147U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Campbell requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Campbell moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by Robert Rutherford, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-117

An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, re-refer it to the Planning Commission as amended and defer action to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2000-125

An ordinance approving a grant in an amount not to exceed $25,010 from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the 20th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office for the Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Grant Project. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-126

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept a waste tire storage and disposal grant from the State of Tennessee for the purpose of collection and disposal of waste tires. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-127

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to Project No. 96-SG-110, Mill Creek Trunk Sewers. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-128

An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Book Publishing Company, including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before October 1999. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-129

An ordinance authorizing Vanderbilt University to construct, install, and maintain three underground utility tunnels below the following streets within and around the Vanderbilt University campus: 22nd Avenue South; 24th Avenue South, 25th Avenue South; Capers Avenue; Pierce Avenue; Highland Avenue; Garland Avenue; Dixie Place; and Kirkland Place (Proposal No. 99M-157U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-130

An ordinance abandoning the sewer line, water line, and easements on Map 105-6, Parcel 311 and 348, retained in Ordinance O60-106 of the old City of Nashville, and Ordinances O72-401 and O81-748 as indicated on the proposed Project No. 99-SG-143, Hamilton/Southgate Avenue area easement abandonment, and authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute the attached document. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-131

An ordinance abandoning the sewer line and easement on Map 118-11, Parcel 61 (Proposal No. 99M-139U-11), of the proposed Project No. 99-SL-111, Berry Hill City Hall easement abandonment, and authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute the attached document. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-132

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning a portion of 39th Avenue North, (Proposal No. 99M-123U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-133

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming a portion of Harber Road, (Proposal No. 99M-151G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the E-911 Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-134

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing the name of a portion of Sawyer Brown Road beginning south of Meadow Lane Circle and terminating west of Stacy Square Court, (Proposal No. 99M-148G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the E-911 Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-135

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming a portion of Thompson Lane, (Proposal No. 99M-149U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the E-911 Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-136

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming portions of Glenmont Drive and Joplin Court, (Proposal No. 99M-150U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the E-911 Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late bill.

BILL NO. BL2000-137

An ordinance authorizing Old Hickory Hills, LLC, to pay the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, $300,000 for operation and maintenance costs of the Old Hickory Hill pumping station and force main for their life, Project No. 99-SL-142. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.