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Minutes


Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 2, 2001


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

The invocation was offered by Councilmember John Summers.

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, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (35); Absent: Waters, Briley, Nollner, Derryberry, Arriola, Turner (6).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 2000 were approved.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Arts Commission

Reappointment of Mr. Paul Bell to the Arts Commission for a term expiring January 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. Jefferson H. Okerman to the Arts Commission for a term expiring January 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. Steve Sirls to the Arts Commission for a term expiring January 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Cindy Steine to the Arts Commission for a term expiring January 1, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Employee Benefit Board

Appointment of Ms. Betsy Walkup to the Employee Benefit Board for a term expiring June 30, 2001. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

Appointment of Ms. Leigh Walton to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency for a term expiring July 1, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Municipal Solid Waste Region Board

Appointment of Ms. Anna Alexander to the Municipal Solid Waste Region Board for a term expiring December 15, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Daniel D. Lane to the Municipal Solid Waste Region Board for a term expiring December 15, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Wastewater Hearing Authority

Reappointment of Ms. Ruth Cherry to the Wastewater Hearing Authority for a term expiring October 1, 2002. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. Bill Thompson to the Wastewater Hearing Authority for a term expiring October 1, 2002. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Gentry, Gilmore, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (26); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Tucker, Majors, Wallace, Haddox, Holloway (5).

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-459

A resolution recognizing Glencliff High school physical education teacher and coach, Joel White, for his outstanding act of heroism.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-460

A resolution recognizing Director Lester "Buddy" Williams upon his retirement from Metro Water Services.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-461

A resolution recognizing Assistant Police Chief Robert Russell upon his retirement from service with the Metropolitan Police Department.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-462

A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Schools Director Dr. Bill Wise on winning the 2000 "Bill Wise Award".

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-463

A resolution recognizing Lori Bean Flemming on winning "The Milken Foundation National Educator Award".

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-464

A resolution recognizing Happy Birdsong on winning the 2000 "Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Award".

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-465

A resolution honoring Vice Mayor David Scobey as recipient of the 2000 National Football Foundation Outstanding Official Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-466

A resolution recognizing Rev. Paul Durham on the occasion of his 28th anniversary of faithful service with Radnor Baptist Church.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-467

A resolution recognizing the 2000 Nashville Electric Service President’s Award recipients.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-468

A resolution recognizing Sharon Holloway upon her resignation from the Nashville Volunteer Literacy Program.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-469

A resolution recognizing the McGavock High School Marching Band.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-470

A resolution recognizing the John Overton High School Marching Band.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-471

A resolution recognizing Volunteer State Community College on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of service to Nashville – Davidson County.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-472

A resolution recognizing the 2000 Bellevue Steelers (AA) football team and cheerleaders.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-473

A resolution recognizing the 2000 Bellevue Steelers (BB) football team and cheerleaders.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-474

A resolution recognizing the 2000 Bellevue Steelers (CC) football team and cheerleaders.

Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of four (4) late resolutions.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-476

A resolution recognizing Hunter Coleman Branstetter upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-477

A resolution recognizing Eric Berry Ginsberg upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-478

A resolution recognizing Charles Alexander Hamblen upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-479

A resolution recognizing RJ Michael Karas upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Ferrell moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (34); "Noes" (0).

- RESOLUTION -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-475

A resolution approving the election of certain notaries public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Ferrell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Williams, Lineweaver (34); "Noes" (0).

- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. BL2000-473

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 Ashland City Highway (unnumbered), approximately 560 feet west of Old Hydes Ferry Pike (13.19 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-115G-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by Joe Ham – The Ingram Group, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-485

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 OL District and proposed for SCC and R10 Districts (7.19 acres), to cancel a portion approved for a 36,000 square foot church facility to allow for a 48,000 square foot retail facility as was originally approved, (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. BL2000-486

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 R10 and SCC Districts 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. BL2000-515

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 CS District to IWD District property at Industrial Drive (unnumbered), approximately 1,440 feet east of Robinson Road (6.91 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-116G-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. BL2000-529

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 the Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District to property located at 200 Nashboro Boulevard, approximately 850 feet east of Murfreesboro Pike, zoned RM6 with a Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District (7.33 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-131U-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. BL2000-530

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 MUL District property at 3628 Redmon Street, approximately 300 feet east of 37th Avenue North (3.44 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-154U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved 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 refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-531

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 CS District a portion of property located at 9051 Highway 100, west of Old Harding Lane (1.04 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-144G-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action on the bill for further study, the bill being requested by Dwight M. Roper – Bellevue Auto, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-532

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 a portion of property at 7107 Carothers Road, 7211 Carothers Road and Carothers Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,000 feet east of Battle Road (135.0 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-126G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch 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. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading, defer the bill indefinitely and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, the bill being requested by Anderson-Delk and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-533

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 RS20 District property abutting the northeast margin of Dickerson Pike, approximately 1,694 feet northwest of Tinnin Road (4.74 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-125G-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. BL2000-534

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 CL District property at 2205 and 2207 Buena Vista Pike, approximately 62 feet northeast of Cliff Drive (.73 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-127U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved 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. BL2000-535

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 and CN Districts to I District properties at 5601 New York Avenue, 5510 and 5610 California Avenue, and 1605 56th Avenue North, approximately 820 feet west of Centennial Boulevard (2.93 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-146U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Hand moved to withdraw the bill at the request of petitioner St. Luke’s Community House, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-536

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 District to IG District a portion of property at 7200 Centennial Boulevard, approximately 500 feet west of Briley Parkway (20 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-148U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Hand 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. Hand 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. BL2000-537

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 RM4 District a portion of property at Franklin Limestone Road (unnumbered), approximately 140 feet southwest of Billingsgate Road (25.32 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-070U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Alexander 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. Alexander moved to defer action to the first regular meeting in February and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, the bill being requested by Dale and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-538

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 RM15 District properties at 732 Due West Avenue North, abutting the west margin of Interstate 65 and Old Due West Avenue (13.81 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-006G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Dillard, on behalf 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. Letters were filed in opposition to passage of the bill. Mr. Dillard moved to defer action on the bill at the request of the sponsor, the bill being requested by Freeman Webb Company, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-539

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 MUL District properties at 4101, 4103, 4105, 4107, and 4013 Hillsboro Circle, opposite Hillsboro Drive (1.06 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-139U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman moved to defer action indefinitely at the request of applicant Carol Stein – Cumberland Gallery, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-540

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 RM15 District property at Stonebrook Drive (unnumbered), approximately 180 feet south of Plumnelly Circle (6.56 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-121U-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 citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jenkins moved to withdraw the bill based on lack of support in the community, the bill being requested by Ragan-Smith Associates, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-541

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 the entire undeveloped Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located abutting the east margin of Stonebrook Drive, approximately 180 feet south of Plumnelly Circle (6.56 acres), classified R10 District and proposed for RM15 District, approved for a 129,600 square foot office building, (Proposal No. 89P-032U-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 citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jenkins moved to withdraw the bill based on lack of support in the community, the bill being requested by Ragan-Smith Associates, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-542

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 properties at 3187 Hamilton Church Road and Hamilton Church Road (unnumbered), approximately 2,100 feet east of Murfreesboro Pike (6 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-143U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-543

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 properties at 3187 Hamilton Church Road and Hamilton Church Road (unnumbered), approximately 2,100 feet east of Murfreesboro Pike (6 acres), classified AR2a District and proposed for RS10 District, the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit the development of 22 single-family lots (Proposal No. 2000P-009U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-544

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 property at 333 Homestead Road, approximately 715 feet west of Dickerson Pike (1.07 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-128U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 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. BL2000-545

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 R10 District property at 2409 Abbott Martin Road, abutting the western terminus of Caylor Road (7.98 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-138U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gentry, on behalf 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Gentry 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 Ms Williams abstaining.

BILL NO. BL2000-546

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 preliminary plan of the Residential Planned Unit Development District located at 2409 Abbott Martin Road, abutting the western terminus of Caylor Road, classified R20 district and proposed for R10 district (7.98 acres), to permit the addition of 7.98 acres and a 25 unit single-family development to the existing 151 unit single-family development, (Proposal No. 184-84-U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gentry, on behalf 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Gentry 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 Ms Williams abstaining.

BILL NO. BL2000-547

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 Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the western terminus of Ridgelake Parkway, east of Sawyer Brown Road, classified R10 and RM4 District (25.78 acres), to abandon 1,150 feet of an existing unimproved right-of-way of Ridgelake Parkway, (Proposal No. 114-84-G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen 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. Bogen 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. BL2000-548

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 a portion of property at 1208 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 350 feet south of Kermit Drive (.52 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-132U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder, on behalf 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. 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. BL2000-549

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 property at 12814 Old Hickory Boulevard, abutting the south margin of the CSX Railroad and the east margin of Interstate 24 (249.82 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-135G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. BL2000-550

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 CS district properties at 616 McGavock Pike and Elm Hill Pike (unnumbered), approximately 1,200 feet east of Briley Parkway (3.74 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-151U-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. BL2000-551

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 619 McGavock Pike, McGavock Pike (unnumbered), and 2506 Elm Hill Pike (2.95 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-136U-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 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. BL2000-552

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 RS30 district to RS15 district properties at 2925 Western Hills Drive and Western Hills Drive (unnumbered), approximately 170 feet north of Gaywinds Court (1.07 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-153U-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. BL2000-553

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 and OR20 Districts to MUL District 27 properties between MetroCenter Boulevard, Clay Street, and Dominican Drive (4.16 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-133U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Haddox 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. Haddox 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 Ms. Tucker voting "no".

BILL NO. BL2000-554

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 RS20 District property at 1542 Springfield Highway, abutting the north margin of Old Springfield Pike (1.04 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-142G-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. BL2000-555

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 property at 3225 Whites Creek Pike, approximately 50 feet south of Briley Parkway (3.86 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-002U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. Ms. Gilmore requested a suspension of the rules for a public hearing on the bill prior to Planning Commission action, and no objection was heard. 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. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the bill for a Planning Commission recommendation, the bill being requested by Whites Creek Church of the Nazarene, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-556

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 OR40 District a portion of properties at 5548 and 5588 Franklin Pike Circle, abutting the north margin of Old Hickory Boulevard (11.92 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-140U-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. 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. BL2000-557

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 and canceling a portion of the Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located abutting the north margin of Old Hickory Boulevard and the east margin of Franklin Pike Circle, classified OR20 and CL districts and proposed for OR40 district for a portion (14.42 acres), to cancel parcel 55 on tax map 160 (1.20 acres) and to develop 130 condominium units, a 10-story 250,000 square foot office building and two 8,000 square foot restaurants, replacing 366,000 square feet of restaurants, office, and an extended-stay hotel, (Proposal No. 94P-009U-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. 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. BL2000-558

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 R15 District to SCC District a portion of property at 3564 Old Clarksville Pike, approximately 550 feet east of Eatons Creek Road (24.44 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-149G-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 defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by Larry McClanahan, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-559

An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Zoning Ordinance, primarily affecting residential zoning districts, by creating two new land uses "Community Services Facility" and "Service Organization Club/Lodge"; by modifying the location and minimum size of an accessory apartment on a residential lot; by requiring the owner of a historic bed & breakfast homestay and rural bed and breakfast to live in the dwelling unit; and by modifying the community education use standards (2000Z-027T, 2000Z-029T, 2000Z-035T, 2000Z-036T, 2000Z-037T), 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 the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, Mr. Ponder moved to withdraw the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-560

An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Zoning Ordinance, primarily affecting commercial zoning districts, by creating three new land uses "Temporary Outdoor Storage", "Outdoor Storage", and "Mobile Storage Unit"; by modifying the location of billboards in PUDs; by modifying the development and establishment of zoning fees; by eliminating a floor area ratio for multi-family developments in the OR20 and OR40 zoning districts; by modifying the definition of a boarding house; by creating a definition for hotel/motel; and by modifying final site plan review requirements (2000Z-028T, 2000Z-030T, 2000Z-031T, 2000Z-032T, 2000Z-033T, 2000Z-038T, and 2000Z-039T), 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 moved to pass the bill on second reading, defer the bill, and re-refer it to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2001-575

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 September 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. BL2001-576

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to enter into Utility Relocation Contract No. 5634 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, for the necessary construction of certain utilities as part of State Project No. 19036-2217-04, involving SR-12 from Pecan Valley Road to Bull Run Road and Metro Project No. 93-WG-76A. 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. BL2001-577

An ordinance authorizing conveyance of a temporary easement from The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to the Nashville Electric Service. 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. BL2001-578

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 unused portion of Willowbrook Drive (Proposal No. 2000M-130U-11), 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. BL2001-579

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming 11th Avenue Industrial Boulevard, (Proposal No.2000M-129U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and E-911 Board. 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. BL2001-580

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 Brick Church Pike, (Proposal No. 2000M-141G-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. BL2001-581

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning an unnamed alley from Winfrey Street to its terminus at Alley No. 190 lying between Lewis Street and Fairfield Avenue (Proposal No. 2000M-140U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, 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.