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Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by the following members of Girl Scout Troup No. 94 from Granbery Elementary School: Victoria Blalock, Chloe Moss, Amina Niazi, Genesis Reyes.
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: Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Mitchell and Neighbors (39); Absent: Tygard, Todd (2).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 2014, were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Charter Revision Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 2018. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Dewey Branstetter, Jr. for a term expiring September 4, 2018. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Betty Nixon for a term expiring September 17, 2019. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Corporation (NECAT)
Appointment of Mr. Rick Prince for a term expiring February 5, 2016. At the request of the nominee, the confirmation was withdrawn.
Health and Educational Facilities Board
The President announced that two vacancies currently exist on the Health and Educational Facilities Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Nominations will be taken at the next regular meeting of the Council with an election held to fill the vacancies on November 4, 2014, pursuant to Rule 32 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council.
Without objection, the following resolutions were taken out of order.
A resolution amending the pay plans for the general employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County approved under Resolution Nos. RS2013-711 and RS2014-1127, by adding the position of Veterans Service Officer. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
A resolution approving the appointment of Lisa Kiss as the Veterans Service Officer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance, Personnel-Public Information-Human Resources-Housing and Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
The regular order of business was resumed at this time.
- RESOLUTION ON PUBLIC HEARING -
A resolution exempting Texas de Brazil located at 210 25th Avenue North, Suite 110, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. Ms. Langster requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Ms. Langster moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to “Community Education” siting (Proposal No. 2014Z-019TX-001). Mr. Hunt moved 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 CS to RM20-A zoning for property located at Chester Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 350 feet east of Gallatin Avenue (0.88 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-013PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Anthony Davis 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. Davis 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 RS15 zoning for various properties located along Auburn Lane, Dartmouth Avenue, Tulane Court and Woodmont Lane, south of Woodmont Boulevard (approximately 39.0 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-054PR-001). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. McGuire moved to withdraw the bill, 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 RS5 to RM20-A zoning for property located at 1223 N. 6th Street, at the southeast corner of N. 6th Street and Douglas Avenue (0.20 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-047PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Scott Davis 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. Davis 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 R6 to SP zoning for properties located at 1121 and 1125 Chester Avenue, approximately 610 feet east of Gallatin Pike (1.2 Acres), to permit up to 16 detached residential dwelling units and a common house, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-054-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Anthony Davis 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. Davis 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 RM20 to SP zoning for properties located at 1904, 1906, 1908B and 1910 Hermosa Street, approximately 350 feet east of 21st Avenue North (0.74 acres), to permit an automobile parking lot, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-057-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Langster 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. Langster 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 CL to CS zoning for property located at 1001 Hickory Hill Lane, at the corner of Lebanon Pike and Hickory Hill Lane (0.68 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-045PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stanley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Stanley 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 SP zoning for property located at 1035 West Eastland Avenue, at the corner of W. Eastland Avenue and Bailey Street (0.8 Acres), to permit up to 65 units and a maximum commercial square footage of 8,000 square feet, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-059-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Scott Davis 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. Davis 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 Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District to property located at 3405 Belmont Boulevard, approximately 260 feet south of Stokes Lane (1.53 acres), zoned R10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014NL-003-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. McGuire 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. McGuire 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 the ONE C1TY Specific Plan district for properties located at 1 City Avenue, 5 City Boulevard, 6 City Boulevard, 28th Avenue unnumbered and Charlotte Avenue unnumbered, southwest of the intersection of 28th Avenue and Charlotte Avenue (19.09 Acres), to increase the maximum number of residential units allowed within the SP district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2011SP-009-005). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Langster 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. Langster 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 R6 to SP zoning for properties located at 1106, 1110, 1114, 1200, 1202 and 1204 Litton Avenue and a portion of property located at 1120 Litton Avenue, approximately 200 feet east of Gallatin Pike (7.32 acres), to permit up to 130 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-055-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Anthony Davis 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. Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Bedne 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 OL to SP zoning for property located at 1032 Maynor Avenue, approximately 240 feet west of Gallatin Pike (0.48 Acres), to permit up to six residential dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-058-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Scott Davis 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. Davis 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 the Glen Echo Cottages Specific Plan district for properties located at 1625, 1701, 1705 and 1709 Glen Echo Road, approximately 650 feet west of Belmont Boulevard (1.37 Acres), to add property to the boundaries of the Specific Plan District and to permit 11 detached residential dwelling units where eight were previously approved, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-010-003). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. McGuire 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. McGuire 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 the Stadium Lofts Specific Plan district for properties located at 1102 and 1138 3rd Avenue North and 1121 2nd Avenue North, at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 2nd Avenue North (2.63 Acres), to allow a maximum height of 85 feet where a maximum height of 75 feet was previously approved, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-002-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, 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 MUN-A zoning for property located at 503 Fisk Street, approximately 90 feet north of Pearl Street (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-046PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, for a Teacher Training Grant to fund a cadre of middle school and high school teachers to develop Common Core unit plans in various subjects in conjunction with the anticipated Civil Rights Memorial. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for general operating support to cover program and direct expenses related to art programs, research, and community engagement. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution approving an amendment to contract number 19667 by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Election Systems & Software, LLC, to provide for the lease of electronic poll books equipment and software. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution approving Amendment Two to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) funding to enhance court staffing to supervise delinquent youth on supervised probation. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Tennessee State University for extra-duty police services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution accepting a T.O.T.A.L. (Totally Outstanding Teen Advocates for the Library) Grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Library, to provide a leadership team to design, develop, and implement programs for both the public and other teens at a minimum of five branch locations. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library and Recreation Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a part-time Volunteer Services staff position to initiate partnerships with local colleges and universities to recruit and place college volunteers throughout the library system. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library and Recreation Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Library, for special collections staffing to enhance the areas of digital programs design and development and public service. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library and Recreation Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for an Arts Integration-Cartooning with Mr. Ollie Grant to provide art lessons for after-school programs at six regional community centers. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library and Recreation Committees.
A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, herein after referred to as METRO, to enter into an agreement with the White House Utility District, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, for reading and maintaining water consumption meters and for disconnecting and reconnecting water service. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for miscellaneous safety improvements on State Route 45, Old Hickory Boulevard intersection at State Route 265, Central Pike under the Highway Safety Improvement Program in Davidson County, PIN 121073.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, herein after referred to as “Metro”, to enter into an agreement with the City of Goodlettsville, hereinafter referred to as “Goodlettsville”, for Metro’s reading of water consumption meters and for disconnecting and reconnecting water service to Goodlettsville’s sewer customers. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, hereinafter referred to as Metro, to enter into an agreement with the Nolensville College Grove Utility District of Williamson County, Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as the Utility District, to provide water service to Lot 12 of the Concept Plan for Burkitt South Subdivision located inside the Utility District’s boundaries in Williamson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Departments of Public Works and Water and Sewer Services, for State Route-1 (Murfreesboro Pike) from Vultee Boulevard to Jupiter Drive, including the Vultee Boulevard Bridge and Intersection on State Route-1 at Kermit Drive PIN 121040.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution accepting a Think Green Grant from Keep America Beautiful/Waste Management (KAB/Waste Management) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department, to update the recycling education room at the material processing facility. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of David and Connie Powell against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $250,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the continued parking of vehicles at the former Stokes Middle School property located at 3701 Belmont Boulevard pursuant to Section 2.206.010 of the Metropolitan Code. The resolution was approved by the Education Committee.
Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate Committees, Mr. Harmon moved to adopt the Consent Agenda Resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
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 for various properties located along Arrington Street, Berry Street, Cleveland Street, Douglas Avenue, Evanston Avenue, Joseph Street, Lischey Avenue, Meridian Street, Montgomery Avenue, N. 2nd Street, N. 5th Street, N. 6th Street, N. 7th Street, N. 8th Street, Pennock Avenue, Richardson Avenue, Stainback Avenue, Stockell Street, Treutland Avenue, Vaughn Street and Vernon Winfrey Avenue, south of Douglas Avenue (238.26 acres), to allow detached accessory dwelling units with all other standards of the RS5 district being applicable, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-076-001). Mr. Scott Davis requested a suspension of the rules to allow the bill to be heard and no objection was made. Mr. Davis moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer the bill to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 to RS10 zoning for various properties located along Auburn Lane, Dartmouth Avenue, Tulane Court and Woodmont Lane, south of Woodmont Boulevard (approximately 23.87 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-054PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 CF to SP zoning for properties located at 1707 Broadway and at 109, 115, 119 and 121 17th Avenue South, at the southwest corner of Broadway and 17th Avenue South (1.47 Acres), to permit a mixed use building of up to 25 stories in height, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-066-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 cancelling a portion of the Music Row Urban Design Overlay District for properties located at 1707 Broadway and at 109, 115, 119 and 121 17th Avenue South, at the southwest corner of 17th Avenue South and Broadway, zoned CF (1.36 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2001UD-002-009). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 R15 to SP zoning for properties located at 645 Old Hickory Boulevard and 7461 Charlotte Pike, at the southwest corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Charlotte Pike (30.51 acres), to permit up to 322 residential dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-068-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 CL to CS zoning for a portion of property located at 2706 Old Lebanon Pike, at the southeast corner of Old Lebanon Pike and Toddway Court and located within the Downtown Donelson Urban Design Overlay District (0.49 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-052PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 amending the Nolensville Pike Car Wash Specific Plan District for property located at 5828 Nolensville Pike, approximately 1,400 feet south of Old Hickory Boulevard and partially located within the Floodplain Overlay District (1.08 acres), to permit CS sign standards and an LED sign, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2011SP-012-003). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 amending a portion of a Specific Plan District for properties located at 200 and 202 Oceola Avenue, at the northeast corner of Oceola Avenue and Burgess Avenue (0.55 acres), to permit up to 13 dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2012SP-014-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 RS15 to AR2a zoning for property located at 4455 Cato Road, approximately 765 feet east of Cato Ridge Drive (2.5 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014Z-051PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 R40 and RS40 to SP zoning for properties located at 6809 and 6813 Charlotte Pike, at the southwest corner of Charlotte Pike and Old Charlotte Pike (3.07 Acres), to permit up to 40 dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-048-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 IR to SP zoning for properties located at 1309 3rd Avenue North and 1304 4th Avenue North, north of Monroe Street and located within the Germantown Historic Preservation Overlay District (2.79 acres), to permit up to 256 multifamily units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-065-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the 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 SP zoning for properties located at 5600 and 5602 Pennsylvania Avenue, at the northwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 56th Avenue North (0.39 Acres), to permit up to nine residential dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-053-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Zoning Code to designate cash advance, check cashing, pawnshop, and title loan as uses permitted with conditions and adding conditions applicable to these uses (Proposal No. 2014Z-020TX-001). 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, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to Short Term Rental Property (Proposal No. 2014Z-021TX-001). 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 Chapter 15.64 of Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to stormwater management regulations for infill development. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for the fiscal year 2014-2015. 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 Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of right-of-way for Alley No. 1517 (Proposal No. 2014M-010AB-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of right-of-way for 42nd Avenue North (Proposal No. 2014M-011AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements , drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2014-B-1, Foster Avenue Bridge Replacement (Proposal No. 2014M-048ES-001). 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2014-R-3, 18th Avenue North sidewalk on the east side from Kellow Street to 14th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2014M-049ES-001). 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2013-R-8, Granny White Pike sidewalk on the west side from Granny White Court to Shackleford Road (Proposal No. 2014M-050ES-001). 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2005-B-2, Cedarmont Bridge Replacement (Proposal No. 2014M-046ES-001). 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2013-R-14, Westlawn Drive/Sloan Road sidewalk along Murphy Road, Sloan Road and Westlawn Drive (Proposal No. 2014M-047ES-001). 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon retained easement rights in a portion of the former right-of-way of alley #1218 (closed via Council Ordinance O69-1002) for the property located at 4506 Illinois Avenue (Proposal No. 2014M-041ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. 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.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon retained easement rights in a portion of Alley #407 (previously retained via Council Bill No. 72-368) for property located at 621 9th Avenue South (Proposal No. 2014M-045ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. 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.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Inga Street Stormwater Improvement Project for 16 properties located along Inga Street, Carolyn Avenue, and Cahal Avenue (Project No. 14-SWC-210 and Proposal No. 2014M-044ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. 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.
- BILLS ON SECOND READING -
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way, permanent easements, and temporary construction easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2013-B-3, Gulch Pedestrian Bridge (Proposal No. 2013M-045PR-001). The bill was approved by Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 13.08.015 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the naming of streets, and amending the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by renaming a portion of 28th Avenue North and 31st Avenue North as “Ed Temple Boulevard” (Proposal No. 2014M-004SR-001). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees; the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committee made no recommendation. Mr. Maynard moved to withdraw the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services herein after known as “METRO”, to participate with Laurel Property, LLC hereinafter known as “LAUREL”, to provide public water service improvements for both LAUREL’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Project No. 14-WL-0052). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to approve an affiliation agreement by and between Vanderbilt University and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide student clinical instruction and training with Davidson County Community Corrections. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Baker moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance declaring surplus and approving the disposition of certain parcels of real property labeled Exhibits A-T and described below (Proposal No. 2014M-021PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON THIRD READING -
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 to SP zoning for property located at 1813 Beech Avenue, approximately 390 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue (0.49 acres), to permit up to seven detached residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-033-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Moore moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in November, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance adopting property identification maps for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which shall be the official maps for the identification of real estate for tax assessment purposes. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Hunt moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (33); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as “METRO”, to participate with LPC Contractors of Southeast, Inc. hereinafter known as “LINCOLN”, to provide public water service improvements for both LINCOLN’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Project No. 14-WL-0050). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (33); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon an existing 10 foot Public Utility Drainage Easement (“P.U.D.E.”) that was previously recorded in Plat Book 1835, Page 10 and in Plat Book 3106, Page 105 for properties located at 3622, 3622B, 3624, 3630, 3630B, and 3632 Redmon Street and at Normandy Circle (unnumbered), (Proposal No. 2014M-040ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Anthony Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (34); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon retained easement rights in a portion of former Alley #1999 (to be abandoned by the Metro Council) for the property located at 1001 Riverside Drive (Proposal No. 2014M-043ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Westerholm moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (34); “Noes” (0).
BILL NO. BL2014-876
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon retained easement rights, not to include those retained by NES, in a portion of the former right-of-way of Alley #63 (closed via Council Ordinance BL2014-672) for a portion of the properties located at 700 Broadway and 126 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (Proposal No. 2014M-039ES-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore
moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (34); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon retained easement rights in a portion of the former right-of-way of Alley #123 (closed via Council Ordinance O76-196) for properties located at 300 and 312 9th Avenue South (Proposal No. 2014M-027ES-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (34); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing and abandoning portions of the right-of-way and easements for Alleys Nos. 115 and 123, and to authorize the execution of a quitclaim deed to convey any interest the Metropolitan Government possesses in right-of-way that would not already be extinguished by the aforementioned abandonment (Proposal No. 2014M-012AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Maynard, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall (33); “Noes” (0).
- MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION -
A resolution requesting President Barack Obama and the United States Congress to select public infrastructure improvements as the priority activity of the United States to upgrade the current substandard infrastructure of the nation, strengthen the national economy, and support healthy and vibrant communities in the United States. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Stanley moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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