Metropolitan Council Meeting
Thursday, July 6, 2000
The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was Mr. John Holland of Old Hickory Church of Christ.
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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (37); Absent: Campbell, Hart, Arriola, and Turner (4).
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 22, 2000 were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Charter Revision Commission
Appointment of Mr. Bob Cooper for a term expiring September 4, 2001. 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.
Convention Center Commission
Reappointment of Mr. John E. Barker, Sr. for a term expiring June 7, 2003. 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.
Appointment of Mr. Randy Rayburn for a term expiring June 7, 2003. 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.
Board of Health
Appointment of Mr. William N. Hance for a term expiring July 9, 2004. 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.
Appointment of Dr. Ruth Stewart for a term expiring May 30, 2005. 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.
Human Relations Commission
Reappointment of Dr. Arshi Nasseh for a term expiring April 18, 2003. 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.
Appointment of Ms. Lucinda Smith for a term expiring April 18, 2001. 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.
Tourism and Convention Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Pam Martin for a term expiring June 30, 2003. 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.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS-
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000--254
A resolution recognizing State Senator Douglas Henry.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-255
A resolution recognizing Adelaide Shull Davis.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-256
A resolution recognizing Dr. Helen Brown upon her retirement from service with the Metropolitan Public School System.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-257
A resolution recognizing Glendan Davis Craig for his service with the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-258
A resolution recognizing Leslie F. Shechter upon her resignation from service with the Metropolitan Legal Department.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-259
A resolution recognizing Sammye Woods upon her resignation from service with the Metropolitan Taxicab and Wrecker Licensing Board.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-260
A resolution recognizing Jennifer Smoot on being named Metropolitan Nashville Public School "Teacher of the Year" for 2000-01.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-261
A resolution recognizing Larry W. Wells as Principal of Park Avenue Enhanced Option Elementary.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-262
A resolution commending Sharae Cockrill as Tennessee's Handwriting Champion.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-263
A resolution recognizing the 1999-2000 Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-264
A resolution honoring Metro Detective Frank Pierce upon receiving the 2000 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award for Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-265
A resolution recognizing Mr. Charles "Chuck" Jones on receiving the 1999 Support/Technician of the Year Award for the Metropolitan Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-266
A resolution recognizing Ms. Barbara Frazier on receiving the 1999 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year Award for the Communication Division of the Metropolitan Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-267
A resolution recognizing Ms. Denise Anne Walsh on receiving the 1999 Telecommunicator of the Year Award for the Communications Division of the Metropolitan Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-268
A resolution honoring William H. Thompson, Jr. for his business and community service.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-269
A resolution recognizing all participants, volunteers, organizers and sponsors of the Country Music Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-270
A resolution recognizing the U11 Lady Hurricanes Girls Soccer Team.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-271
A resolution recognizing Mr. Dan Bedell on being named "Soccer Volunteer of the Year".
The consent agenda resolutions 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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).
- RESOLUTIONS -
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-272
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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).
Mr. Wallace requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of one late resolution and no objection was made.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-273
A resolution honoring the 2000 International Country Music Fan Fair. 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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
BILL NO. BL2000-201
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 Barton Lane (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of the Cumberland River (159.64 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-023G-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 favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in support of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring moved to defer the bill indefinitely so that both sides could get together to work out a plan acceptable to all, the bill being requested by John E. Stevenson, which motion was seconded. Discussion ensued, and Mr. Shulman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection. The matter recurred on the motion to defer indefinitely, which motion was adopted by a roll call vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-210
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 RS40 District to MUN District property at 4401 Clarksville Pike, opposite Fairmeade Drive (7.54 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-026U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by petitioner owner Lois Winston, which motion was seconded and adopted by a by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-213
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 properties at 617 and 619 Woodland Street, approximately 240 feet west of South 7th Street (.38 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-025U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan moved to defer the bill to the September public hearing and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-215
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 MUL District property at 106 Chapel Avenue, approximately 190 feet north of Eastland Avenue (.68 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-049U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan moved to defer the bill to the September public hearing and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-216
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 a portion of property at Gale Lane (unnumbered), approximately 240 feet west of Franklin Pike (.46 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-041U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer moved to withdraw the bill at request of petitioner C. Pat Stidham of Sterling Motor Cars, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-217
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 canceling and amending a portion of the Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District abutting the west margin of Franklin Pike and the north margin of Gale Lane, classified SCC and CS and proposed for CS District (1.4 acres), to cancel a portion approved for two fast-food restaurants uses with a total of 3,050 square feet, thereby reducing the planned unit development district to 147,027 total square feet (Proposal No. 89P-022U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer moved to withdraw the bill at request of petitioner C. Pat Stidham of Sterling Motor Cars, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-222
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 IR and IWD Districts to IG District property at 1311 and 1325 Vashti Street and 1326 Baptist World Center Drive, abutting the east margin of the Cumberland River (14.34 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-060U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Carl Kewyrod, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-238
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 RM20 District to RM40 District property at 2600 Hillsboro Pike, approximately 150 feet south of Sweetbriar Avenue (7.82 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-157U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill indefinitely, as applicant Grace Development Company was not ready to proceed at this time, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-239
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 to property abutting the northeast corner of Hillsboro Pike and I-440, classified within the RM20 District and proposed for RM40 District (7.82 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit a 239 unit multi-family development by remodeling and replacing the existing 67 unit multi-family development, (Proposal No. 99P-007U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill indefinitely, as applicant Grace Development Company was not ready to proceed at this time, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-268
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 RS20 District to R20 District property at 616 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 400 feet west of Ronnie Road (1.03 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-050G-04), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nollner 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. Nollner 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. BL2000-269
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 CL District property at 2103 Greenwood Avenue, abutting the north margin of Greenwood Avenue (.36 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-053U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan, in the absence of the sponsor, 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. Beehan 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. BL2000-270
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 RS7.5 District a portion of property at Rural Hill Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,800 feet north of Mt. View Road (9.9 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-056U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Alexander moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-271
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 District and OR20 District to CS District properties at 1400 Gallatin Pike, 105 and 107 McKinley Street, and McKinley Street (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of Wellworth Street (1.09 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-034G-04), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nollner requested permission to withdraw the bill inasmuch as it is a duplication of Bill No. BL2000-308, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.
BILL NO. BL2000-272
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 1612 Lebanon Pike, approximately 850 feet east of Spence Lane (1 acre), (Proposal No. 2000Z-054U-14. 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring moved to defer the bill indefinitely because of opposition to the proposal, the bill being requested by Bradley W. Whitfield, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-279
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 2501 Crossfield Drive, abutting the east margin of McGavock Pike (.37 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-061U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring 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. BL2000-280
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 property at 2284 Hobson Pike, approximately 2,055 feet north of Hamilton Church Road (13.62 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-059G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Holloway moved to defer the bill to the September public hearing as no signs were posted, the bill being requested by MEC, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-281
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 property at 12751 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 1,300 feet north of the CSX Railroad (1.67 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-057G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Holloway moved to defer the bill to the September public hearing as no signs were posted, the bill being requested by MEC, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-302
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 CL District properties at 587 and 593 Green Lane and 3331, 3335, 3337, and 3341 Whites Creek Pike and Whites Creek Pike (unnumbered), abutting the north margin of Briley Parkway (3.98 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-076U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-303
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 RS40 District to I District property at 6484 Clarksville Pike, abutting the south margin of I-24 (122.8 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-044G-01), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-304
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 to property at 6484 Clarksville Pike, abutting the south margin of I-24, classified within the RS40 District and proposed for the I District, the provisions of an Institutional Overlay District to construct a college campus for Free Will Baptist Bible College containing 526,338 gross square feet of academic, student and faculty housing, administrative, food service, utility, and athletic facilities (122.80 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-044G-01), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-305
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 ORI District property at 412 Royal Parkway, approximately 200 feet south of Elm Hill Pike (1.98 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-074U-12), 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring 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, with Mr. Ponder "abstaining".
BILL NO. BL2000-306
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, R15 and RS10 Districts to SCC District properties at 2215 Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered), abutting the north margin of Ransom Place (9.6 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-064U-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. BL2000-307
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 CS District a portion of property at 3003 Brick Church Pike, abutting the east margin of Interstate 24 (5.28 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-071U-02), 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. BL2000-308
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 District and OR20 District to CS District properties at 1400 Gallatin Pike, 105 and 107 McKinley Street, and McKinley Street (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of Wellworth Street (1.09 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-034G-04), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nollner 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. Nollner 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. BL2000-309
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 IR District property at 1013 44th Avenue North, approximately 280 feet north of the CSX Railroad (.13 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-078U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore 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. A petition was filed in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitmore moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Littlejohn Engineering Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-310
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 CS District properties at 4402, 4404, and 4406 Illinois Avenue, and from OR20 District to CS District property at 4400 Illinois Avenue, abutting the west margin of 44th Avenue North (.67 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-065U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore 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 the bill. Photographs were filed by opponents of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by B & M Enterprises, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-311
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 and R10 Districts to OL District property at Gale Lane (unnumbered), approximately 100 feet east of Vaulx Lane (7.19 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-062U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer 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. Greer 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. BL2000-312
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 an undeveloped portion of an existing Commercial Planned Unit Development District abutting the west margin of Franklin Pike, north of Gale Lane, classified SCC and R10 Districts and proposed for OL District (7.19 acres), to permit a 36,000 square foot church facility, replacing a 48,000 square foot undeveloped retail facility, (Proposal No. 89P-022U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer 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. Greer 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. BL2000-313
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 District to OR20 District property at 4207 Gallatin Pike, approximately 180 feet south of Calvert Street (.59 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-066U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nollner, in the absence of the sponsor, 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. Nollner 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. BL2000-314
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 RS15 District to CS District property at 741 Saunders Court, abutting the north margin of Saunders Avenue (.73 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-075U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Majors 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. Majors moved to defeat the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-315
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 RM9 District to CS District property at 571 Stewarts Ferry Pike, opposite McCrory Creek Road (4.58 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-083U-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. BL2000-316
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 applying a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to 333 properties located on Cambridge Avenue, Aberdeen Road, Wilson Boulevard North, Lauderdale Road, Mockingbird Road, Cherokee Road, Valley Road, and Mayfair Road, north of West End Avenue (83.89 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-080U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Summers 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. Summers moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer it to the second regular meeting in August, the bill being requested by Claudette and John Fergus, which motion was seconded. Discussion ensued, and Mr. Nollner called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on Mr. Summers' motion, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-317
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code by incorporating certain provisions of the Tennessee Scenic Highway System Act. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Summers 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. Shulman offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Summers 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. BL2000-318
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 canceling a portion of the Residential PUD located abutting Stewarts Ferry Pike for 40 multi-family, classified within the RM9 District and proposed for the CS District (4.58 acres), (Proposal No. 5-85-P), 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. BL2000-319
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Section 17.08.030 (District Land Use Table) by making "Self-service Storage" a permitted use in the IWD, IR, and IG Districts (Proposal No. 2000Z-010T), 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 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.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
The President announced a vacancy on the Board of Public Education from School District No. 8 resulting from the resignation of Ms. Diedre Macnab. Deadline for nominations to be filed with the Metropolitan Clerk is Thursday, July 13, at 4:00 p.m. An election to fill the unexpired term will be conducted by the Council at its second regular meeting in August.
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
BILL NO. BL2000-329
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 March 21, 2000. 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. BL2000-330
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 81-16, Parcel 546; Morrison Street). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-331
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 81-12, Parcel 37; 1706 9th Avenue North). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-332
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 92-6, Parcel 293; 709 30th Avenue North). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-333
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 92-6, Parcel 625; 25th Avenue North). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-334
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 70-8, Parcels 142, 143, 144 and 145; Price Street). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-335
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 83-13, Parcel 149; Lillian Street). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-336
An ordinance authorizing a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,200 between the State of Tennessee Department of State and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Public Library, for provision of funds to purchase computers. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-337
An ordinance implementing Public Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2000 by amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt a guaranteed payment plan for pension systems closed prior to June 30, 1994. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Human Relations-Public Information-Housing Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-338
An ordinance approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA), providing for review and accreditation of the MNPD. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-339
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in a public project of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to providing sewer lines to the new J.F. Kennedy Middle School. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works, Education, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-340
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to Project No. 95-SC-14, Dry Creek/Armstrong Sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-341
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for the use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to Project Nos. 91-SG-71A and 91-WG-72A, Brick Church Pike Water and Sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-342
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute agreements with the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Corporation allowing the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to construct and maintain water and sewer lines in the railroad rights-of-way. 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. BL2000-343
An ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by adopting the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, with amendments thereto. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-344
An ordinance abandoning the sewer line and easement on Map 149, Parcels 355 and 356 (Proposal No. 2000M-050U-13) of Project No. 99-SL-180, Hamilton Crossings Sewer Line and Easement Abandonment. 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. BL2000-345
An ordinance abandoning the water line and easement on Map 117-14, Parcel 159 (Proposal No. 2000M-0484U-10) of Project No. 97-WL-98, Green Hills Commons Water Line and Easement Abandonment. 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. BL2000-346
An ordinance abandoning the sewer lines and easements on Map 91-8, Parcels 149 and 321 and Map 92-9, Parcel 1, (Proposal No. 2000M-051U-08) of Project Nos. 99-SL-213 and 99-WL-206, Preston Taylor Homes Water and Sewer Lines and Easement Abandonment. 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. BL2000-347
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing an unbuilt section of Burgundy Drive (Proposal No. 2000M-049G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-348
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing a portion of Clearwater Drive located south of Edgemoor Drive (Proposal No. 2000M-046U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
