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 Office/Residential (OR20) to Specific Plan (SP) zoning property located at 429 Veritas Street (0.34 acres) for development plan and final site plan approval to permit the existing 2,800 sq. ft. building to be used for one single-family dwelling, general office, or light manufacturing/general retail to permit one upholstery shop only, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-126U-11).

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, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:

By changing from Office/Residential (OR20) to Specific Plan (SP) zoning property located at 429 Veritas Street (0.34 acres) for development plan and final site plan approval to permit the existing 2,800 sq. ft. building to be used for one single-family dwelling, general office, or light manufacturing/general retail to permit one upholstery shop only, as being Property Parcel No. 052 as designated on Map 133-05 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the plan that was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department 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. 133 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 bonded, completed or satisfied prior to Final SP approval, or final plat recordation, as applicable.

1. Permitted Uses: Any use permitted by OR20; or light manufacturing and general retail to permit an upholstery shop only.

2. For any development standards, regulations and requirements not specifically shown on the SP plan and/or included as a condition of Commission or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations, and requirements of the OR20 zoning districts at the effective date of this ordinance.

3. There shall be no outdoor storage (excluding that needed for normal day-to-day pick-up and delivery).

4. All existing landscaping shall remain.

5. The front yard along Veritas Street shall be enhanced to include 2 to 4 shrubs along the building façade and a minimum of two additional trees in the yard. New landscaping shall be planted within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance and prior to the issuance of any final use and occupancy permit.

6. The existing pavement on-site at the corner of Veritas Street and Keystone shall be removed so as to eliminate the existing, northernmost driveway onto Keystone Avenue. This corner shall be restored to grass to enhance the frontage along Veritas Street. Pavement shall be removed and replanted within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance and prior to the issuance of any final use and occupancy permit.

7. All parking areas shall be paved with asphalt. Existing gravel area shall be paved within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance and prior to the issuance of any final use and occupancy permit.

8. The existing cinder-block knee wall in front of the garage doors shall be upgraded to brick or stone with a minimum height of 30 inches and a maximum height of 4 feet within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance and prior to the issuance of any final use and occupancy permit.

9. There shall be no outdoor sales or display of goods.

10. Monument style signage shall only be permitted. Signage shall be limited to a maximum of one, 3 foot tall by 4 foot wide monument style sign. The base shall be constructed of brick or stone.

11. Required off-street parking includes one parking space per 1,500 sq. ft. for light manufacturing uses; and 1 parking space per 200 sq. ft. of retail uses.

12. No chain link fence allowed on-site.

Section 4. Be it further enacted that, a final corrected copy of the SP plan incorporating the conditions of approval by the Planning Commission and Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to the filing of any additional development applications for this property, and in any event no later than 120 days after the effective date of this ordinance. If a final corrected copy of the SP plan incorporating the conditions therein is not provided to the Planning Department within 120 days of the effective date of this ordinance, then the final corrected copy of the SP plan shall be presented to the Metro Council as an amendment to this SP ordinance prior to approval of any grading, clearing, grubbing, final site plan, or any other development application for the property.

Section 5. Be it further enacted, that minor adjustments to the site plan may be approved by the planning commission or its designee based upon final architectural, engineering or site design and actual site conditions. All adjustments shall be consistent with the principles and further the objectives of the approved plan. Adjustments shall not be permitted, except through an ordinance approved by Metro Council, that increase the permitted density or intensity, add uses not otherwise permitted, eliminate specific conditions or requirements contained in the plan as adopted through this enacting ordinance, or add vehicular access points not present in the plan that is a part of this ordinance.

Section 6. Be it further enacted, that for any development standards, regulations and requirements not specifically shown on the SP plan and/or included as a condition of Commission or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations and requirements of the OR20 zoning district at the effective date of the application for any building permit.

Section 7. 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: Anna Page

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	October 2, 2007
Passed First Reading:	October 2, 2007
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 7-0 (August 9, 2007) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	November 6, 2007
Passed Third Reading:	November 20, 2007
Approved:	November 27, 2007
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Effective:	November 29, 2007