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Metropolitan Council Meeting
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Minutes
Metropolitan Council Meeting
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The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in Metro City Hall.
The invocation was offered by Councilmember Buck Dozier.
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
The Minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2005, were approved.
The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (35); Absent: Gilmore, Brown, Hart, Burch, Kerstetter (5).
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Action
Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Robert McNeilly, Jr. for a term expiring February 2, 2008.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment
and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Emergency
Communications District Board
Reappointment of Mr. Michael Stewart for a term expiring February 14, 2009,
as the School District 3 representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Joe Sweat for a term expiring February 14, 2009, as the School District 9 representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Farmers
Market Board
Appointment of Ms. Audrey Buchanan for a term expiring December 5, 2006. At
the request of the appointee, the nomination was withdrawn.
Appointment of Ms. Kay West for a term expiring December 19, 2009. At the request of the appointee, the nomination was deferred.
Solid
Waste Region Board
Appointment of Ms. Alma Sanford for a term expiring December 15, 2010. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Stormwater
Management Committee
Appointment of Mr. Charles Gamble for a term expiring October 31, 2008, as a
Community-at-Large representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Work
Release Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Jim Boyd for a term expiring December 31, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Coleman moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the
Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Mona Frederick for a term expiring December 31, 2008. At the request of the appointee, the nomination was deferred.
Reappointment of Rev. Frank Gordon for a term expiring December 31, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Coleman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring December 31, 2008. At the request of the appointee, the nomination was deferred.
- COMMITTEE REPORTS ON MATTERS OTHER THAN LEGISLATION -
Consideration of a proposed amendment to Rule No. 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council was deferred.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution recognizing businessman and former Councilman Ralph Cohen.
A resolution recognizing Dr. Lois Jordan on her many accomplishments.
A resolution recognizing Chelsea VanCleave.
A resolution recognizing Governor Phil Bredesen, State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative Mary Pruitt, the Museum Task Force and the Board Members of the African-American History Foundation of Nashville, Inc.
A resolution recognizing the 35th Anniversary of the Cameron High School State Championship Basketball Team.
A resolution recognizing Hospital Hospitality House of Nashville.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2005-717
A resolution recognizing and honoring the Nashville Civic Design Center for The Plan of Nashville. Ms. Neighbors offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2005-717
A resolution recognizing and honoring the Nashville Civic Design Center for The Plan of Nashville.
A resolution recognizing the month of March as "Women's History Month" and honoring the Councilwomen who are serving or have served on the Metropolitan Council.
A resolution recognizing heart disease.
Without objection, the rules were suspended to accept a late resolution.
A resolution recognizing Seikichi Sato for a lifetime of tireless dedication and devoted service to Miyagi Prefecture and his beloved home town, Kakuda.
The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
- RESOLUTION -
A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.060 regarding applications to amend the Official Zoning Map (Proposal No. 2005Z-001T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gotto 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. Gotto moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.36.260 regarding locational standards for adult entertainment establishments, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-025T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Foster 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. Foster moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.20.120 to clarify that fees in lieu of sidewalk construction are to be in addition to any funds appropriated by the Metropolitan Government as part of the comprehensive sidewalk program (Proposal No. 2005Z-003T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. McClendon 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. McClendon moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District located on the west margin Old Hickory Boulevard 1,600 feet north of Logistics Way, to permit 342 multi-family units and 20 single-family lot (60.41 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004P-028G-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman 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 passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 OR20 to RM40 district properties located at 1015, 1017, 1021, 1023, 1025, 1027, and 1031 Scovel Street (0.87 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-154U-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, 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 RM15 (14.27 acres) and RS10 (13.62 acres) to RM9 district property located at Preston Road (unnumbered), north of Pettus Road (27.89 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-157G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman 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. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 to MUL district properties a portion of 4900 Lebanon Pike and a portion of Lebanon Pike (unnumbered), approximately 800 feet east of Big Horn Drive (4.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-116G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gotto 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. Gotto moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2005-527 and BL2005-527 were considered together.
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 RM15 district property at 2834 Old Franklin Road, Route 2 Old Franklin Road approximately 360 feet south of Mt. View Road (10 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-069U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by making applicable the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District located abutting the east margin of Old Franklin Road (unnumbered), south of Mt. View Road (unnumbered), to permit the development of 111 townhome units (10 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004P-015U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Coleman requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bills on second reading, 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 to RS20 district various properties along Vailwood Drive and Skyline Drive, (31.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-028U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Williams requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Williams moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 to RM9 district properties at 7301 Sonya Dr. and Sonya Dr. (unnumbered), east of Old Hickory Boulevard (13.32 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-144G-06). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitson 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. Whitson moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 R80 to RM4 district properties at River Road (unnumbered) and 5820 River Road, west of Charlotte Pike, (57.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-160G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard 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. Tygard moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 R15 to RM9 district property located at 1224 Rural Hill Road, approximately 350 feet south of Bridgecrest Drive (0.75 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-159U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bradley 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. Bradley moved to defer the bill indefinitely while remaining issues are addressed, the bill being requested by Donald Peery - Peery's Construction Company, 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 to CS district property at 2368 Gallatin Pike North east of Liberty Lane (1.14 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-029U-04). Mr. Ryman moved to defer the bill to the May public hearing inasmuch as the Planning Commission had not yet made a recommendation, the bill being requested by Andrew R. Barrett, 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 R15 to CS district a portion of property located at 2940 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 850 feet south of Highway 70 South ,(1.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-011G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard 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. Tygard moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2005-540
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 AR2a district to RS15 district property located at 818 and 840 Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 6340 and 6344 North New Hope Road, on the west side of North New Hope Road, (13.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-001G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gotto 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. Gotto moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2005-541 and BL2005-542 were considered together.
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 to RM40 district property located at 112 Harding Place, approximately 360 feet east of Harding Pike, (0.83 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-012U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by making applicable the provisions of a Planned Unit Development district located at 112 Harding Place, east of Harding Pike, to permit 14 condominium units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-005U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Whitson requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bills. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitson moved to pass the bills on second reading, 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 CL (0.42 acres) and OL (5.9 acres) to RM9 district property located at Route 5 Highway 100 south of Collins Drive, (6.32 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-010G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard 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. Tygard moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Craighead Patten Properties, 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 to MUN district property at located at 1521 Russell Street, on the northwest corner of Russell Street and South 16th Street, (0.16 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-014U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jameson 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. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 to CS district property located at 2200 Metrocenter Boulevard at the intersection of Metrocenter Boulevard and Athens Way, (20.88 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-005U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Isabel 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. Isabel moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Amulet Associates, 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 to MUL district properties located at 350 28th Avenue North and Charlotte Pike (unnumbered), west of Park Plaza (9.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-008U-10). 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, 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 OR20 to MUL district property located at 1202 South Graycroft Avenue, located on the east margin of Briarville Road and the west margin of South Graycroft Avenue (0.88 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-026G-04. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Craddock 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. Craddock moved to pass the bill on second reading, re-refer the bill to the Planning Commission, and defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Catherine A. and Marion J. Hoormann, 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 to RM15 district properties located at 1111, 1115 and 1117 Fatherland Street and Fatherland Street (unnumbered), located on the north margin of Fatherland Street, approximately 275 feet east of South 11th Street (0.80 acres) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-021U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jameson 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. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 Urban Design Overlay District to various properties located along the north and south side of Harding Pike and east of White Bridge Pike, to permit a mixture of uses, including office, residential, and commercial uses with detailed design standards (72.89 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005UD-001U-10). 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, 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 to defer the bill indefinitely, 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, CS to MUG district property at 1515 Lebanon Pike and 204 Spence Lane, south of Lebanon Pike and east of Spence Lane (14.86 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-030U-14). Mr. Loring requested a suspension of the rules for a public hearing on this bill without a Planning Commission recommendation, and no objection was made. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring moved to defer the bill for a Planning Commission recommendation, the bill being requested by Asgard Group, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, zoning regulations, by amending Section 17.32.040 to prohibit temporary signs affixed to storefront windows from covering more than twenty-five percent of the total storefront window area (Proposal No. 2005Z-020T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bradley 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. Bradley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded. Mr. Ryman moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, zoning regulations, by amending Section 17.40.120 to require that district councilmembers be notified by the planning commission upon the filing of a master development plan application (Proposal No. 2005Z-031T). Mr. Gotto moved to defer the bill to the May public hearing for a Planning Commission recommendation, 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 an undeveloped portion of a Residential Planned Unit Development District approved for 74 multi-family units, located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), north of Central Pike (10.65 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73-G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gotto requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 Institutional Overlay district to various properties between Belmont Boulevard, 15th Avenue South and 12th Avenue South and between Wedgewood Avenue and Ashwood Avenue, including properties along Acklen Avenue, Bernard Avenue, Compton Avenue and Delmar Avenue, (74.95 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-040U-10). Ms. Hausser moved to defer the bill to the May public hearing for a Planning Commission recommendation, 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 Conservation Overlay district to various properties located between Ferguson Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard and between 21st Avenue South and 12th Avenue South, in the Belmont-Hillsboro area, (180.08 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-023U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Hausser 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, citizens were heard in favor of and opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Hausser moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill to the first meeting in April, the bill being requested by the Metropolitan Historical Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council, with Mr. Greer voting "No".
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance approving the disposition of certain parcels of surplus property by the Director of Public Property. (Proposal No. 2005M-031U-03). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving and accepting a contribution in the amount of $35,000 from Riverwalk Development Partners, Inc. for purposes of traffic infrastructure improvements as Newsome Station Road and McCrory Lane. 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 two agreements with Vanderbilt University for the participation and clinical training of medical students and residents in the Metropolitan Fire Department's first responder and ambulance and rescue programs. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. BL2003-1533, as amended, to extend the boundaries of the Downtown PILOT Program, more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning right-of-way for Alley #66 from alley #54 north to a dead end (Proposal No.2005M-054U-09). 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.
An ordinance abandoning a sewer line and easement shown on Map 83-1, Parcel No. 459, Project 04-SL-48, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, located on Gallatin Pike, and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2005M-055U-09). 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.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.740 by abolishing application fees for certain zoning applications, all of which is more specifically described herein, and amending Ordinance No. BL2004-262, as amended by Ordinance No. BL2004-300, to modify the fee schedule for processing and review of zoning applications (Proposal No. 2005Z-046T). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance repealing Substitute Ordinance No. BL2004-409, which amended Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.740 to provide for the waiver of application fees for certain zoning applications (Proposal No. 2005Z-047T). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.32.160 regarding the calculation of sign area, height and placement on canopies, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-048T). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee 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 to RM15 district property located at J.J. Watson Avenue (unnumbered), and Winston Avenue (unnumbered), west of Nolensville Pike, (4.57 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-118U-12). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
- RESOLUTION -
Without objection, the rules were suspended to accept a late resolution.
A resolution calling on President George W. Bush, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senator Lamar Alexander, and the United States Congress to preserve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.