|
Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
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 Jim Forkum.
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, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Duvall, Tygard and President Gentry (37); Absent: Dread, Hart, White (3).
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 26, 2007, were approved.
Ms. Neighbors moved that, at the adjournment of this meeting, the Council adjourn to Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering bills advertised for public hearing on zoning matters on that date, along with any other matters that the President deems appropriate for consideration at that time. The motion was duly seconded and adopted.
- COMMITTEE REPORTS ON MATTERS OTHER THAN LEGISLATION -
The following proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council were distributed and will be considered at the next regular meeting of Council:
Rule 29 .
Amended by deleting the last sentence in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new sentence:
“During the course of any meeting, if a speaker refers to another Member of Council by name for the sole purpose of soliciting a response for the councilmember whose name is called, then such member, upon request, shall be recognized by the Chair immediately following the conclusion of the previous speaker for the purpose of responding to the previous speaker.”
Rule 32.
Amended by adding the following new paragraph:
“A motion for the previous question cannot be made until at least one other Member of Council, other than the primary sponsor, has spoken on the measure.”
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Airport Authority
Reappointment of Mr. Jack Bovender for a term expiring June 4, 2011. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Ms. Neighbors moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Employee Benefit Board
Appointment of Ms. Ann Butterworth for a term expiring June 30, 2010. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Neighbors moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Historic Zoning Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Judy Turner for a term expiring June 1, 2012. Without objection, the nomination was deferred.
Hospital Authority
Reappointment of Dr. Fred Allison for a term expiring July 1, 2012. Without objection, the nomination was deferred.
Human Relations Commission
Reappointment of Rev. Kenneth Swanson for a term expiring April 18, 2010. Without objection, the nomination was deferred.
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
Reappointment of Ms. Mary Southall for a term expiring July 1, 2012. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Ms. Neighbors moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Tourism and Convention Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Amy Atkinson for a term expiring June 30, 2010. Without objection, the nomination was deferred.
- 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 expanding the Urban Zoning Overlay District to various properties located on Riverside Drive, Rosebank Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Essex Avenue, McGavock Pike, Creighton Avenue, Oakhurst Drive, McKennell Drive, Carter Avenue, Porter Road, Shinkle Avenue, Dorchester Avenue, Evelyn Avenue, Litton Avenue, Piedmont Avenue, Marden Avenue, and Hanover Road (108.99 acres), classified CN, CL, CS, OR20, MUL, R10 and RS10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-060U-05). Mr. Cole 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. Cole 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 R20 to SP zoning property located at Hicks Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,160 feet east of Sawyer Brown Road (36.25 acres), to permit the development of 106 attached units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-081G-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.
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 IR zoning properties located at 6101, 6103 and 6105 Centennial Boulevard, at the southwest corner of Centennial Boulevard and 61st Avenue North (0.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-106U-07). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Walls 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. Walls moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2007-1489
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 to RS20 district property located at 4349 Clarksville Pike, north of Briley Parkway (16.57 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-146U-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to withdraw the bill because of extensive opposition that suggests this may not be the right plan for diversity of housing in the district, the bill being requested by Ellen L. Bryant, James Watkins and Bertha Smith Clark, 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 AR2a zoning property located at 6631 Holt Road, approximately 725 feet west of Redmond Lane (3.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-111G-12). The bill was disapproved 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. Mr. Toler moved to withdraw the bill because of the neighborhood opposition to the proposal, the bill being requested by Todd and Sharon Nussay, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2007-1495 and BL2007-1496 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 SCN to RM15 zoning property located at Clarksville Pike (unnumbered), north of W. Hamilton Avenue and located within a Planned Unit Development (6.93 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-097U-03). 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 amending the preliminary plan for a portion of the Planned Unit Development located on Clarksville Pike (unnumbered), north of W. Hamilton Avenue, classified SCN and proposed for RM15 (6.93 acres) to permit the development of 39 townhomes, 19 cottages, and 8 duplex units, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 68-87-P-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Ms. Gilmore 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. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council with Ms. Neighbors “Abstaining.”
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 properties located at 2801 and 2803 Smith Springs Road and Starboard Drive (unnumbered), approximately 320 feet west of New Smith Springs Road (15.43 acres), to permit the development of 138 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-080U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Wilhoite 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. Wilhoite offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Wilhoite moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2007-1498
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 a portion of property from 807 and 809 Claylick Court, south of I-24 (0.46 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-107G-01). Mr. Hunt moved to withdraw the bill at the request of owners Darrell and Tammy Metcalfe, Wiley and Brenda Higgins and Claude Wair, 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 SP zoning property located at 6018 Mt. View Road, approximately 830 feet south of Hamilton Church Road (9.95 acres), to permit the development of 62 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-079U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Duvall 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 opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Duvall 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. BL2007-1502 and BL2007-1503 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 canceling a portion of a Residential Planned Unit Development on properties located at 5208, 5212 and 5216 Rockridge Court, Ballard Court (unnumbered), 5304 and 5309 Ballard Court, Highlander Drive (unnumbered), and 5196 Highlander Drive (3.83 acres), all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 28-79-G-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 changing from R15 to RS7.5 zoning a portion of properties located at 5208, 5212 and 5216 Rockridge Court, Ballard Court (unnumbered), 5304 and 5309 Ballard Court, Highlander Drive (unnumbered), and 5196 Highlander Drive (3.83 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-017U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Dozier 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bills. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Dozier 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 AR2a to SP zoning property located at 5940 Mt. Pisgah Road, approximately 800 east of Edmondson Pike (10.2 acres), to permit the development of 30 single-family lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-057G-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. 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.
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 RM9 a portion of property located at Sonya Drive (unnumbered), approximately 675 feet east of Old Hickory Boulevard (3.02 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-082G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Evans 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. Evans 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 amending a Planned Unit Development district located at 8400 Highway 100, along the north side of Highway 100 and the west side of Westhaven Drive, to add 4 acres of land located at 8960 McCrory Lane, revise the overall site layout, and to increase the approved total square footage from 22,475 square feet to 25,472 square feet with 12,612 square feet of retail uses, 4,860 square feet of restaurant uses, a 8,000 square feet of banquet hall, and an outdoor events lawn, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 2004P-033G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill indefinitely, due to insufficient notice, the bill being requested by Tuck Hinton Architects, 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 to RM6 zoning property located at 5613 Valley View Road, approximately 375 feet south of Old Hickory Boulevard (1.1 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-083U-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.
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 OR20 to SP zoning property located at 205 South 10th Street, southeast corner of Russell Street and South 10th Street and within the Lockeland Springs-East End Neighborhood Conservation Overlay district, (.89 acres), to permit a total of 53,851 square feet containing 3 retail units and 39 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-084U-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 offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, 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 SP zoning property located at Robinson Road (unnumbered), at the southeast corner of Robinson Road and Industrial Drive (15.99 acres), to permit the development of 71,750 square feet of office/retail space and 165 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-074G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Brown requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 RS7.5 to SP zoning properties located at 900 Anderson Lane and 317 Myatt Drive, at the southeastern corner of Anderson Lane and Myatt Drive (1.87 acres), to permit the development of a convenience store with gas service, all of which is described here in (Proposal No. 2006SP-162G-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Forkum offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Forkum moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, 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 SP zoning property located at 942 Riverside Drive, approximately 140 feet south of Rosebank Avenue (1.07 acres), to permit the development of three new, detached, single-family units and to retain one existing single-family home, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-118U-05). Mr. Cole moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Fisher & Arnold, 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 Crown SP to modify the number of required parking spaces from 1,189 spaces to that required by the CF zoning district, zoned SP and within the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment District (1.58 acres), all of which is more particularly 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 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.
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2007-1515 and BL2007-1516 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 canceling the Planned Unit Development District Overlay on property located at 4022 Sells Drive, approximately 590 feet east of Old Hickory Boulevard, that was previously approved for 150,000 square feet of office uses (17.93 acres), zoned CL and proposed for OL, all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 210-73-G-14). 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 changing from CL to OL zoning property located at 4022 Sells Drive, approximately 590 feet east of Old Hickory Boulevard and located within a Planned Unit Development (17.93 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-110G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Gotto 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. Gotto 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 R15 to CS zoning property located at 7425 Old Hickory Boulevard, west of Interstate 24 (2.4 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-116G-03). The bills were approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hunt 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. Hunt 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 R20 to RS15 zoning property located at 265 Holt Hills Road, terminus of Christiansted Lane, (10.02 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-089G-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.
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 RM4 zoning property located at Whites Creek Pike (unnumbered), approximately 440 feet east of the intersection of Whites Creek Pike and Old Clarksville Pike (5.04 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-192G-01). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hunt 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. Hunt moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Coleman voting “No.”
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2007-1521 and BL2007-1522 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 canceling the Planned Unit Development District Overlay on property located at 4125 Lebanon Pike, approximately 250 feet south of Tyler Road, that was previously approved for 1,936 square feet of automobile convenience uses (0.81 acres), zoned SCR and proposed for CS, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 128-78-G-14). 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 changing from SCR to CS zoning property located at 4125 Lebanon Pike, approximately 250 feet south of Tyler Road and located within a Planned Unit Development (0.81 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-096G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Brown 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. Brown 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 IG to MUG zoning property located at 916 4th Avenue North, approximately 555 feet north of Harrison Street and located within the Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment District (3.25 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-069U-09). 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 AR2a to SP zoning property located at 5160 and 5166 Hickory Hollow Parkway, approximately 1,630 feet west of Hickory Hollow Place (3.81 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-028U-13). The bill was disapproved 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 favor of 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 canceling a portion of a Planned Unit Development overlay district, that portion being located at the southwest corner of Nashboro Boulevard and Flintlock Court, (3.46 acres), approved for approximately 27,600 square feet of commercial uses, all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 74-79-G-13). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Wilhoite 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. Ms. Wilhoite moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. A roll call vote was requested by members Craddock, Gotto, Crafton and Adkins. The vote was taken and the motion failed by the following vote: “Ayes” Tucker, Isabel, Hunt, Murray, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Wilhoite, Williams (11); “Noes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Toler (18); “Abstaining” Gilmore, Brown, Coleman, Duvall, Tygard (5).
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 Planned Unit Development District Overlay on property located at Forest View Drive (unnumbered), approximately 400 feet east of Murfreesboro Pike, that was previously approved for 212 multi-family units (7.84 acres), all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 23-85-P-13). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Wilhoite 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. Wilhoite moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. A roll call vote was requested by members Craddock, Gotto, Loring, Brown, and Duvall. The vote was taken and the motion was adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Murray, Jameson, Ryman, Brown, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Wilhoite, Coleman, Williams (17); “Noes” Dozier, Neighbors, Craddock, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Crafton, Foster, Hodge, Toler, Tygard (11); “Abstaining” Cole, Forkum, Page, Duvall (4).
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 a property located at 1702 Charlotte Avenue and from R6 to SP a portion of properties located at 1701, 1702, 1703, and 1705 Pearl Street and Pearl Street (unnumbered), at the northeast corner of Charlotte Avenue and Fisk Street (2.04 acres), to permit a hotel/motel use with a maximum of 10 beds in one structure, a 1,500 square foot outpatient clinic, and a 49,000 square foot office use for a total of 54,500 square feet, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-099U-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 offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution recognizing and honoring Pam Binkley Garrett for her service as a former member of the Metropolitan School Board.
A resolution recognizing Mr. James E. Lawson for his service as a former member of the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Commission.
A resolution recognizing and commending Chris Clark for his outstanding contributions to Nashville and Davidson County as he retires after forty-one years of reporting the news.
A resolution recognizing Principal Brenda Steel and Amqui Elementary School upon being named Most Improved Public School in Tennessee.
A resolution recognizing Carol Etherington on receiving the 2007 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumna Award.
A resolution recognizing and congratulating the members of the Tennessee State University Quiz Bowl Team upon their winning the 2007 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.
A resolution recognizing and congratulating the Metropolitan Police Drill and Ceremony Team upon receiving top honors at the annual Honor Guard Competition.
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, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Duvall, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
- RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution recognizing and commending Mr. Bruce Wood for his outstanding public service to Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The Rules-Confirmation-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Wallace requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of the resolution at this time, and no objection was heard. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Duvall, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
A resolution recognizing Councilmember At-Large Norman “Buck” Dozier for his honorable and astute service to the people of the City of Nashville. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the resolution indefinitely so it can track with other similar resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution recognizing and congratulating Head Coach Tim Corbin and the 2007 Vanderbilt University “Commodores” Men’s Baseball Team. The Rules-Confirmation-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Wallace requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of the resolution at this time, and no objection was heard. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Duvall, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
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, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Duvall, Tygard (36); “Noes” (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING –
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a procedure for the delivery of legislation adopted by the Metropolitan Council to the Mayor for his consideration. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add a new Chapter 16.33 entitled Rental Inspections and designating areas within Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County as rental inspection districts (Proposal No. 2007M-078). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance declaring surplus and approving the disposition of certain parcels of real property (Proposal No. 2007M-168). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a commercial nondiscrimination program, all of which is 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 Alley No. 106 and Alley No. 113 (Proposal No. 2007M-078G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 portions of right-of-way for Coffee Street, Nassau Street and Alley No. 516 (Proposal No. 2007M-120U-08). 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.
An ordinance authorizing an additional one point of hotel occupancy tax on the Opryland Hotel and redirecting two points of the existing hotel occupancy tax with respect to the Opryland Hotel. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer it to the Budget and Finance and Convention and Tourism Committees, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to the Opryland Convention Center and Hotel; and, requiring the Opryland Convention Center and Hotel to actively solicit construction bids from minority owned businesses. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer it to the Budget and Finance and Convention and Tourism Committees, which motion was seconded. A roll call vote was requested by members Tucker, Isabel, Wilhoite, Coleman and others. The vote was taken and the motion was adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (28); “Noes” Tucker, Murray (2); “Abstaining” Isabel, Pepper, Wilhoite (3).
An ordinance authorizing the collection of four tourist accommodation taxes by the Metropolitan Government to be distributed by formula for the direct promotion of tourism, tourist related activities (which may include funding for a convention center), the general fund of the Metropolitan Government and a reserve fund to be used exclusively for the purpose of modifying, constructing, financing and operating a convention center; providing requirements for the performance of work on the convention center; and requiring the Metropolitan Government to actively solicit bids from minority-owned businesses for construction of a new convention center. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer it to the Budget and Finance and Convention and Tourism Committees, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to Marilyn Swing at 615/862-6770.
The Metropolitan Clerk's Office does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities, nor does this office discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Contact Marilyn S. Swing, Metropolitan Clerk, with questions, concerns, complaints, requests for accommodation, or requests for additional information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Agenda | Minutes | Resolutions | Ordinances | Boards & Commissions
Charitable Solicitations | Lobbyists | Committee Meeting Schedule | Forms | Metro Clerk Home
Metro Home Page | Metro Department Listings
Send comments or suggestions to the metroclerk@nashville.gov
Send error reports to webmaster@nashville.gov