ORDINANCE NO. BL2003-1495


An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying the Urban Design Overlay (UDO), District to properties located abutting the east margin of Bell Road, north of Bell Forge Lane, classified R8 and proposed for RM9 and MUL, (100.27 total acres), to permit the development of 936 residential units, including 256 live/work units, 210 flats, 192 townhomes, 142 patio homes, 136 single-family, and a mixed-use town center, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003UD-003U-13).


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, be and is hereby amended by making certain changes in the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of said Title 17 by reference, as follows:

By applying the Urban Design Overlay (UDO), District to properties located abutting the east margin of Bell Road, north of Bell Forge Lane, classified R8 and proposed for RM9 and MUL, (100.27 total acres), to permit the development of 936 residential units, including 256 live/work units, 210 flats, 192 townhomes, 142 patio homes, 136 single-family, and a mixed-use town center, being more particularly described as being Property Parcel No. 122 as designated on Map 163 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is more particularly described by lines, words and figures on the attached plan, which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.

Section 2. Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause the change to be made on Sheet No. 163 of said Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.

Section 3. Be it further enacted that the following conditions be completed or bonded prior to final plat recordation:

1. Baby Ruth shall be constructed as a 60’ wide collector.
2. The internal roadway from Bell Road to Baby Ruth shall be constructed as a 60’ wide collector.
3. The design of the roundabouts on the internal roadway from Bell Road to Baby Ruth shall be approved by Public Works.
4. All public roadways shall be designed per existing Public Works standards.
5. Where bicycle lanes are provided, the standard roadway width shall be increased by 8’.
6. The project entrance to Bell Road shall consist of one 12’ wide eastbound lane, one 11’ wide westbound left turn lane, and one 12’ wide westbound right turn lane. These lanes shall be a minimum of 350’ long plus taper, per A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets published by AASHTO.
7. Construct an 11’ wide, 150’ long plus taper, per A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets published by AASHTO, northbound right turn lane on Bell Road at the project entrance.
8. Install a traffic signal on Bell Road at the project entrance.
9. Sidewalks will be provided throughout the project to provide continuous connectivity to the sidewalks on Bell Road.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance take effect immediately after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jason Alexander, Leo Waters

Owner/Map-Parcel No.:
R. T. and William S. Cochran, Co-Trustees
Map 163, Parcel 122 (100.27 total acres)

Requested by:
Dale and Associates

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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO

ORDINANCE NO. BL2003-1495


Mr. President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2003-1495 by replacing the Ridgeview Urban Design Overlay Plan with the attached updated plan that contains the modifications listed below. These modifications are in accordance with the conditions of Planning Commission approval and include additional text pertaining to procedure for plan changes and revisions to maintain consistency between the body of the Urban Design Overlay Plan and its regulatory appendix.

1. Addition of the following text above the image of the concept plan on the Graphic Introduction page:

If changes are requested that compromise the design intent of the urban design overlay, those changes shall be approved by Planning Commission and the Metro Council.

2. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4C.2 within space type “plaza” under “location:”
Fronted by public buildings.

3. Deletion of the following text on page 4C.2 within space type “neighborhood park” under “size (in acres):”
3.0 max.

4. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4C.2 within space type “community green” under “location:”
Fronted by residential uses.

5. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4C.2 within space type “community green” under “character requirements:”
Incorporates natural features, trails, open play. Performance and gathering areas are encouraged.

6. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4C.2 within space type “playground” under “location:”
In public view

7. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4D.1 within “Building Types” under building type “C:”
Commercial/Mixed Use

8. Replacement of existing text with the following text on page 4D.1 within the legend under building type “C:”
Commercial/Mixed Use

9. On page 4E.1 under “Building Type A:”

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Height:”
Raised Foundation: 2 ft. min. above finish grade

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
1 space per unit for units with one bedroom. 1.5 spaces per unit for units with two or more bedrooms.

10. On page 4E.2 under “Building Type B:”

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Height:”
Raised Foundation: none required

The addition of the following text under “Facades” under “Glazing:”
3 ft. maximum sill height/8 ft. minimum window head height

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
1 space per unit for units with one bedroom. 1.5 spaces per unit for units with two or more bedrooms. Commercial uses shall follow the requirements of the UZO.

11. On page 4E.3 under “Building Type C:”

Replacement of the existing text with the following text at the top of the list of standards:
Commercial/Mixed Use

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Height:”
Raised Foundation: none required

The addition of the following text under “Facades” under “Glazing:”
3 ft. maximum sill height/8 ft. minimum window head height

12. On page 4E.4 under “Building Type D:”

Replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Setbacks:”
Side: 5 ft. minimum/0 ft. if attached to unit on adjacent lot

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Height:”
Raised Foundation: 2 ft. min. above finish grade

The deletion of the following text under “Building” under “Facades:”
Glazing: 10% min. of wall surface facing ROW, open space, or commons

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
2 spaces per unit plus one parking space per secondary dwelling

13. On page 4E.5 “Building Type E-1:”

Addition of the following text under “Building” under “Setbacks, Front:”
Garages must be set be recessed 20 ft. minimum from the front façade. If no garage, the back of parking pads must be recessed 20 ft. minimum from the front façade.

Replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Building” under “Height:”
35 ft. max. to mean height of roof

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Location:”
Front

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
2 spaces per unit

14. On page 4E.6 under “Building Type E-2:”

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
2 spaces per unit plus one parking space per secondary dwelling

15. On page 4E.7 under “Building Type F-1:”

The deletion of the following text under “Building” under “Encroachments:”
Side: Encroachments may extend to 5 ft. along 30% of a public street, façade, or passage.

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
2 spaces per unit plus one parking space per secondary dwelling

16. On page 4E.8 under “Building Type F-2:”

Addition of the following text under “Building” under “Setbacks, Front:”
Garages must be set be recessed 20 ft. minimum from the front façade. If no garage, the back of parking pads must be recessed 20 ft. minimum from the front façade.

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Location:”
Front

The replacement of the existing text with the following text under “Parking” under “Required Spaces:”
2 spaces per unit

17. The deletion of the following text on pages 4E.1 through 4E.8 under “Building” under “Encroachments:”
roof overhangs

18. The deletion of the following text on pages 4E.1 through 4E.8 under “Building” under “Encroachments:”
Rear: Encroachments prohibited except for roof overhang of 2 ft. max.

19. The replacement of the existing text with the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in the header line of tables “A-1a, A-2a, B-1a, C-1, and C-2a:”
Commercial/Mixed Use Building Type C

20. The deletion of the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in tables “A-1b and A-1c” under “Patio House Street Loaded Building Type E-1” and “Single Family Street Loaded Building Type F-2” within standard “Front Yard Setback from Property Line:”
or porch

21. Replacement of the existing text with the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in table “A-2a” under “Stacked Flats Building Type A” within standard “Minimum First Floor Height:”
10 ft. measured from finished floor to ceiling

22. Replacement of a portion of the existing text with the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in table “A-2b” within standard “Additional Setback Encroachments:”
Side: To 5 ft. along 30% of façade that faces a public street or passage

23. Replacement of the existing text with the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in table “B-1a” under “Live/Work Building Type B” and “Commercial/Mixed Use Building Type C” within standard “Materials:”
Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (E.I.F.S.) are prohibited from grade to 12 ft. Vinyl siding products are prohibited on the exterior of building facades that face a public street or way, with the exception of an alley.

24. Addition of the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in table “B-1b” under “Townhouse Building Type D:”
Glazing: 10% minimum of wall surface facing right-of-way, open space, or commons.

25. Addition of the following text in the Regulatory Appendix in tables “E-1a, E-1b, and E-1c:”
Required Walks:
under “Stacked Flats Building Type A:”
5 ft. min. walk extending from sidewalk to front stoop, porch or entrance; and 5 ft. min. walk between building and parking; 8 ft. min. clear passage extending from alley to street, spaced a maximum of 100 ft. apart.
Under “Live/Work Building Type B:”
6 ft. minimum walk extending from sidewalk to front stoop, porch, or entrance.
under “Commercial/Mixed Use Building Type C:”
none required
under all other “Building Types:”
4 ft. minimum walk extending from sidewalk to front stoop, porch, or entrance

Sponsored by: Jason Alexander

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Introduced: June 3, 2003
Passed First Reading: June 3, 2003
Referred to: Planning Commission - Approved 9-0 (05/22/2003)
Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading: July 8, 2003
Deferred: July 15, 2003
Deferred: August 5, 2003
Amended: August 19, 2003
Passed Third Reading: August 19, 2003
Approved: August 20, 2003
By: Bill Purcell
Effective Date: August 29, 2003