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The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Minister Katherine Morn of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville.
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, Dread, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Tygard, and President Gentry (37); Absent: Hart, McClendon, Alexander and Jenkins (4).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2003 were approved.
– ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS –
Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Andree LeQuire for a term expiring January 1, 2007. The
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment
and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Michael McBride for a term expiring January 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Cindy Steine for a term expiring January 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Stormwater Management Committee
Reappointment of Ms. Anne Carr for a term expiring February 8, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Traffic and Parking Commission
Appointment of Mr. Richard Fletcher for a term expiring April 3, 2006. The
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment
and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Work Release Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Wayne Curry for a term expiring January 1, 2007. Without
objection the confirmation was deferred.
Reappointment of Ms. L.B. Gaiters for a term expiring January 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Doug Morgan for a term expiring January 1, 2007. Without objection the confirmation was deferred.
Appointment of Ms. Darleen McClung for a term expiring January 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Reverend Darryl Thompson for a term expiring January 1, 2007.
Without objection the confirmation was deferred.
- CONSENT
AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution recognizing Sally M. Beaman posthumously.
A resolution recognizing Amy Jean Crownover posthumously.
A resolution recognizing Mr. Shelton E. Quarles.
A resolution recognizing Yvonne Wood as a distinguished community leader in Tennessee.
A resolution recognizing Kyle Emerson upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.
A resolution recognizing Paul Golden upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-1366
A resolution recognizing Tom Ward upon his departure with the Nashville Predators
Organization to return to Charlotte and assist the expansion NBA team.
A resolution recognizing Ray H. Eaton, Sr., upon his retirement from service with the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution proclaiming March 2003 as American Red Cross Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution recognizing CABLE on celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee. Mr. Greer moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Ferrell,
Waters, Briley, Dread, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan,
Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring,
Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman,
Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
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RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. Mr. Greer offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Greer moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes” Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Dread, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late
resolution.
A resolution requesting all citizens of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County to meditate or pray one minute at Noon on Fridays beginning March 7, 2003, for peace in Iraq and if war must come that it be just, and for tolling of bells during such time of meditation. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Turner moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. Mr. Ponder offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. After discussion, Mr. Turner moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
At this time the regular order of business was resumed.
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
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 AR2a District properties at Ashland City Highway (51.41 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (2002Z-122G-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore moved to withdraw the bill at the request of developer CJRT, Inc., which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Hall moved for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to withdraw, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RS7.5 district property at 5206 Park Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of 53rd Avenue North (0.19 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-010U-07). 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. 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.
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, relative to notification of a radio/TV/satellite/cellular/personal communications tower application submittal, all of which is more particularly described herein (2003Z-001T). 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. BL2003-1315
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by changing from OR20 district to CL district property at 2404 Brick Church
Pike, approximately 110 feet south of Avondale Circle, (0.56 acres), all of
which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-121U-03). 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.
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 CN district to MUN district property at 945 28th Avenue North, abutting the western margin of 28th Avenue North, (0.17 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-126U-08). 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitmore 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.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R40 district to R20 district property at 1920 A Woodmont Boulevard at the intersection of Woodmont Boulevard and Hopkins Street, (1.03 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-128U-10). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor or and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second reading, re-refer it to the Planning Commission, and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 existing Commercial Planned Unit Development District located abutting the south margin of I-40, east of Old Hickory Boulevard, classified within the CL district, (17.93 acres), to redesign a portion of the parking area, resulting in the loss of 32 parking spaces, and to add a new cul-de-sac at the existing terminus of Hermitage Park Lane to provide a new driveway connection to the parking area of the existing office building, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 210-73-G-14). 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.
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 Commercial Planned Unit Development District located abutting the western margin of Murfreesboro Pike, 330 feet north of Glengarry Drive, classified MUL district, (1.81 acres), approved for an 8,773 square foot restaurant and parking lot, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 8-74-U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill, which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 OL district property at Southgate Avenue (unnumbered), at the northern terminus of Stewart Place, (1.69 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-125U-11). The bill was disapproved 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. 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.
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 MUN district properties at 1201 5th Avenue North, and 504 and 506 Madison Street, at the intersection of Madison Street and 5th Avenue North, (0.52 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-001U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Waters 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. Waters 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.
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 RM9 district a portion of property at 3021 Lebanon Pike, abutting the southern margin of Lebanon Pike, (5 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-013U-14). 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.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD district to CS district property at 100 Powell Place, abutting the southern side of Powell Place, (2.18 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-031U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Turner 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. Turner 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.
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 MUL district properties at 810 17th Avenue North and 17th Avenue North (unnumbered), at the intersection of Fisk Street and 17th Avenue North, (3.44 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-006U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Wallace 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. Wallace 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.
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 to RS10, RM4 and RM6 district property at Culbertson Road (unnumbered), abutting the northern margin of Culbertson Road, (94.6 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-007G-12). The bill was approved 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Knoch 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.
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 CS (29.3 acres) and MUL (4 acres) districts property at Smith Springs Road (unnumbered), abutting the northern margin of Smith Springs Road, (33.3 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-016U-13). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the following vote: “Ayes” Tucker, Black, Campbell, Dillard, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Wallace, Whitmore, Tygard (11); “Noes” Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Dread, Beehan, Loring, Hausser, Bogen, Summers, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Kerstetter, Williams (14); “Abstaining” Gilmore, Majors, Hall, Balthrop, Greer, Haddox, Hand, Turner (8).
BILL NO. BL2003-1327
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 Planned Unit Development District located abutting the north
margin of Newsom Station Road, south of the Harpeth River, classified RS15,
(150.71 acres), to add seven additional single-family lots to Phases 2C and
3, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 2000P-003G-06).
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 defer the bill indefinitely
so that the affected homeowners can come to some agreement with the developers
on this proposal, the bill being requested by Civil Site Design Group, P.L.L.C.,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the existing Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the west margin of Old Hickory Boulevard, north of Highway 70, classified R15, RS20 and OL, (4.49 acres), to permit the addition of 4.49 acres to the existing Planned Unit Development for the creation of seven new single-family lots, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 62-87-P-06). 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.
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 CN district to CS district property at 2700 Couchville Pike at the intersection of Couchville Pike and Pleasant Hill Road, (0.85 acres), requested by Russell Eaton et ux, owner, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-005U-14). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and on one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RS3.75 district properties at 224, 226 and 228 Orlando Avenue, abutting the eastern margin of Orlando Avenue, (2.63 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z?017U-07). 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. 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.
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 located at 224, 226 and 228 Orlando Avenue, abutting the east margin of Orlando Avenue, classified R6 and proposed for RS3.75, (2.63 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit the development of 14 single-family lots, (Proposal No. 2003P-004U-07). 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. 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.
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 CN and AR2a districts to CS district property at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Ashland City Highway, (5.68 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-024G-03). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill, which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. Petitions were filed in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Gilmore 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.
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 at 3420 Belmont Boulevard, at the intersection of Belmont Boulevard and Woodmont Boulevard, classified R10, (1.04 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-025U-10). The bill was disapproved 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. 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.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2003-1334
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 on portions of properties at 3837 Clarksville Pike and 3848 and 3854 Abernathy Road, at the intersection of Clarksville Pike and Abernathy Road, (5.81 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-011U-03). 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.
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 MUL district a portion of property at 7305 Whites Creek Pike, abutting the western margin of Whites Creek Pike, (41.5 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-002G-01). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill to the May public hearing, the bill being requested by Joe N. Smith, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Section 17.16.220 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, relative to the buffer, setback, and access standards for Recreation Center Special Exception uses, all of which is more particularly described herein (2003Z-003T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Summers moved to withdraw the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance amending Section 3.08.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to include correctional officers employed by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department and special police employed by the Department of Parks and Recreation in the pension plan for members with fire and police credited service. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium; Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey; and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Thomas L. Cunningham for the construction of Project No. 01-WG-67, 12-inch water main in Campbell Road from Brick Church Pike to the existing pressure reducing valve near Old Dickerson Road, and execute the necessary documents. 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.
An ordinance approving an affiliation agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Fire Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Volunteer State Community College, permitting students from Volunteer State Community College to participate in a clinical experience with EMS. 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.
An ordinance approving a facility use agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission and the Salvation Army for housing of a childcare center (Proposal No. 2003M-021U-05). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Health, Hospitals and Social Services and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Woodbine Community Organization for the construction of Project No. 02-SG-154, 200 L.F. of 6-inch public sewer main at the rear of Parcels 314,315,316, and 317 of Map 119. 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.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.150 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to enable a beer permit holder, who has appealed a decision of the beer board revoking the permit for the unlawful sale of beer to a minor, to continue to sell beer during such appellate process upon posting a $25,000 bond. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.090 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to exempt restaurants that have already obtained a license from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption from the minimum distance requirements for the issuance of beer permits. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 11.20 of the Metropolitan Code to provide that it shall be unlawful for the Metropolitan Government to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in employment practices. Mr. Derryberry objected to passage of this bill on introduction and first reading. Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council no action was taken.
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 Old Amqui Road from the west property line of Map 43-05, Parcel 006 to its terminus at the CSX railroad tracks (Proposal No. 2003M-008G-04). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.