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Minutes


Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 2, 2007


The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Councilmember Lynn Williams.

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: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (40); Absent: Hart (1).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 2006, were approved.

- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. BL2006-1083

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 RS5 to MUL district properties located at 103 and 105 West Trinity Lane, approximately 120 feet west of Dickerson Pike (.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-046U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Murray 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. Murray moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1153

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 zoning property located at 8921 Collins Road, approximately 275 feet west of Collinswood Drive (2.5 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-130G-06). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by A.W. Chaffin, Edna L. Chaffin, R.S. Chaffin, Melissa L. Chaffin, Don Einwag and Sherrill D. Einwag, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1177

An ordinance amending Section 17.20.120 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by modifying the basis for calculating a financial contribution in lieu of sidewalk construction, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-164T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. In the absence of the sponsor, the bill was deferred to the March public hearing by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1178

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16 and 17.20 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by designating "Car Wash" as a use permitted with conditions (PC), and adding certain conditions pertaining to car washes, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-165T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Neighbors requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Neighbors moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1198

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 CS district property located at Una Antioch Pike (unnumbered), along the northeast corner of Una Antioch Pike and Goodwin Drive (0.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-030U-13). Mr. Alexander moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by James A. Rust and Mitchell Whitson et ux, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1206

An ordinance amending Section 17.16.160 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by replacing the special exception standards for Historic Homes Events with new standards, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-170T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Summers requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill to the second meeting in March, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1253

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 RS5 to SP zoning property located at 711 and 713 40th Avenue North, at the southwest corner of Clifton Avenue and 40th Avenue North (.54 acres), to permit the development of 10 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-135U-08). 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.

BILL NO. BL2006-1254

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 SP zoning property located at 13880 Old Hickory Boulevard and Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 465 feet west of Legacy Drive (173.9 acres), to permit the development of 200 townhouses and 700 single-family houses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-181G-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 with Mr. Greer voting "No."

BILL NO. BL2006-1255

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 CF to SP zoning properties located at 141, 147, 149, 151, 161, and 165 2nd Avenue South and 140 and 150 3rd Avenue South, and 3rd Avenue South (unnumbered) at the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue South and Demonbreun Street (1.59 acres), to permit the development of a mixed-use, 28 story office/retail building, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-161U-09). 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 citizens were heard in favor of passage of the bill. 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.

Without objection BL2006-1296 was taken out of order at this time.

BILL NO. BL2006-1296

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 CF to SP zoning property located at 203, 205, 207, 209, 215, 217, and 221 Broadway; 109, 110, 113, 116, and 119 2nd Avenue South, bounded by Broadway, 2nd Avenue South, and 3rd Avenue South (1.16 acres), to permit a 375-room hotel with retail and restaurant uses, and 48 condominiums, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-183U-09). 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

President Pro Tempore Cole assumed the chair at this time.

BILL NO. BL2006-1256

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 RS5 zoning property located at 1006 44th Avenue North, approximately 210 feet north of Albion Street (0.16 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-168U-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, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1258

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 SP zoning properties located at 2721 and 2725 Nolensville Pike, and 2722 Grandview Avenue, at the northwest corner of Nolensville Pike and McClain Avenue (0.82 acres), to permit the expansion of an existing used car sales lot, all of which is described here in (Proposal No. 2006SP-152U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Page 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. Page moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1259

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.120 to require that all planned unit developments inactive for more than six years be submitted to the Metro Council for approval prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit (Proposal No. 2006Z-186T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1260

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.08 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by deleting rehabilitation services as a permitted use in the AG and AR2a districts, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-191T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ryman 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. Ryman moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1283

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16 and 17.20 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to modify the definition of "mobile vendor", to designate mobile vendor as a use permitted with conditions, and to add certain conditions applicable to mobile vendors, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-190T). The bill was approved 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, which motion was seconded. Mr. Greer moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded. Mr. Gotto move 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 on second reading, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1284

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.106 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, Zoning Regulations, to require development plans for Specific Plan zoning districts to be filed with the Metropolitan Clerk prior to consideration by the Council of the Specific Plan rezoning ordinance (Proposal No. 2006Z-195T). The bill was disapproved 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 defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1285

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by creating a passive park as a new recreational land use, by providing that passive parks be permitted by right in non-residential districts and be permitted by special exception in residential districts, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-196T). Ms. Williams moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1286

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 SP zoning, property located at 6419 Pettus Road, at the end of Autumn Crossing Way, to permit 69 single-family lots and 64 multi-family units (28.99 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-112G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Toler 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. Toler moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1290

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by repealing Ordinance No. BL2006-972, which made certain automobile repair, services, and sales uses permitted only within the Specific Plan (SP) district, and modified the definition of these uses and land use tables accordingly (Proposal No. 2007Z-001T). By rule requiring Planning Commission action, the bill was deferred to the March public hearing.

BILL NO. BL2006-1291

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 CC to SP zoning property located at 501 Church Street, at the southwest corner of Church Street and 5th Avenue North (1.23 acres), to permit the development of a 1,396,000 square foot building, including 435 residential condos, 197 hotel rooms, 17,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-178U-09). 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.

BILL NO. BL2006-1292

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 RS5 and CS to RM15 zoning a portion of property located at 610 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 290 feet east of Lena Belle Avenue (7.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-179G-04). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Forkum 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. Forkum moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1293

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a portion of a Planned Unit Development district located at 247 Old Hickory Boulevard, along the west side of Old Hickory Boulevard, 450 feet north of Belle Forest Circle, approved for a 2,603 square foot convenience market and a 615 square foot car wash, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 28-81-G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Crafton 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. Crafton 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. BL2006-1294 and BL2006-1295 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2006-1294

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 RM9 properties located at 7140 Carothers Road and Carothers Road (unnumbered), (87.07 acres total) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-185G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2006-1295

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 Urban Design Overlay district at Kidd Road (unnumbered) Battle Road (unnumbered), 7140, 7176, 7107, 7211, and 7244 Carothers Road, and Carothers Road (unnumbered) (599 acres total), to permit the addition of 87.07 acres into the existing UDO and to increase the number of residential units from 2,300 to a maximum of 3,000 units and to increase from 150,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet of commercial space, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2005UD-003G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Toler 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. Toler moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1297

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 a portion of the property from AR2a to SP zoning located at 7848 McCrory Lane, adjacent to the CSX Railroad and south of Highway 70 (30 acres) to permit 180 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-174G-06). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by McCrory Lane Partners, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1298

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 OG to RS10 zoning a portion of properties located at 107, 109 and 111 Sanitarium Road, approximately 430 feet north of Neelys Bend Road (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-189G-04). Mr. Forkum 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. Forkum moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1299

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 to RS40 zoning various properties located along the east side of Granny White Pike on Oman Drive and High Valley Drive (277.51 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-193G-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 no one came forward to be heard. 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.

BILL NO. BL2006-1300

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 to AR2a zoning property located at 3224 Earhart Road, approximately 530 feet north of John Hagar Road (3.03 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-173G-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.

BILL NO. BL2006-1301

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 OL zoning property located at 2908, 2910 and 2912 Felicia Street, at the northwest corner of Felicia Street and 30th Avenue North (0.46 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-184U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by Hayes Medical Condominium Centers, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1302

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 OL zoning property located at 222 and 224 McGavock Pike, approximately 260 feet south of Crossfield Drive (1.52 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-172U-14). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by Thomas and Kellie Thorburn and Alexander D. Smith, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1303

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 SP zoning property located at 4334, 4374 and 4414 Maxwell Road and Maxwell Road (unnumbered), and Route 2 Maxwell Road, (77.3 acres), approximately 430 feet east of Flagstone Drive, to permit 328 single-family attached units and detached units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-081U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman moved to defer the bill to the March public hearing, the bill being requested by Jerry Butler Builders, LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1705

A resolution recognizing Mr. Don Driscoll.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1706

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Mrs. Kim Fowler as being chosen the 2007 "Tennessee Principal of the Year" from Mt. View Elementary School.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1707

A resolution recognizing Abigail Howland of Una Elementary School.

The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Neighbors moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (39); "Noes" (0).

- RESOLUTION -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1708

A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Neighbors moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (39); "Noes" (0).

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2006-1306

An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Property to exercise an option to purchase real property (Map 85, Parcels 17 and 18 - 1015 and 1014 Stones River Road) to be used by Parks and Recreation as part of the Stones River greenway system and as a Nature Center, and to grant a conservation easement to The Land Trust for Tennessee, Inc. (Proposal No. 2006M-224G-14). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1307

An ordinance amending Section 6.80.550 of the Metropolitan Code to eliminate the $200.00 storage fee for items stored at the Police Department Impound Lot, except for those items that are seized by the Police Department as a result of suspected criminal activity. 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1308

An ordinance amending Chapter 12.52 of the Metropolitan Code to make persons operating motorized wheelchairs or similar vehicles or devices subject to the same regulations and privileges provided to pedestrians. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1309

An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the naming of public rights-of-way in honor of persons who are deceased. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1310

An ordinance authorizing a property tax exemption for nonprofit community and performing arts organizations in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-223. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1311

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 zoning various properties located east of Highway 100 on Page Road, Heady Drive, West Tyne Drive, Gilman Avenue, Taggart Avenue, Brookfield Avenue, Alton Road, Cheek Road, and Clydelan Court (172.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-008U-07). 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.

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.