ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1001

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 and IG to SP zoning for property located at 1226 2nd Avenue North, at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue North and Madison Street, (4.74 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-081-001).

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 IR and IG to SP zoning for property located at 1226 2nd Avenue North, at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue North and Madison Street, (4.74 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, being Property Parcel No. 375 as designated on Map 082-09 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 Metropolitan Clerk’s 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 Map 082 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 uses of this SP shall be limited to multi-family residential, artisan distillery and all other uses permitted in MUG-A. Residential uses shall be limited to up to 450 units.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. In order to enhance the safety of pedestrian traffic that is expected to be generated by this project, additional modifications to the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Madison Street will be required at the time the Final SP construction plans are developed. These improvements may include but not be limited to modification or removal of free flow turning movement(s), changes to pavement markings on Madison between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue, and additional signage. These improvements shall be approved by Metro Planning and Public Works.
2. After complying with condition #1 above, to the greatest extent practicable, comply with Public Works conditions in regards to traffic improvements.
3. Prior to the issuance of any permits, provide documentation that notices have been sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the project boundary detailing the project’s construction schedules and name, phone number and email of a contact person for questions regarding the project and construction.
4. Signage shall meet the standards of the MUL-A zoning district. The following types of signage are prohibited: LED and digital signs, pole signs, and billboards.
5. With the final site plan, primary pedestrian entrances shall be required from each building to the public right of way, or alternative design as approved by the Planning Commission.
6. With the submittal of the corrected copy, update the parking data to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the UZO.
7. Finalized elevations shall be submitted with the final site plan. Elevations must be consistent with the Conceptual Elevations on Sheet A1.00, the Concept Imagery on Sheet A2.00, the specific design standards of the SP and shall include architectural elements for structured parking consistent with the remainder of the facade.

Section 5. Be it further enacted, a corrected copy of the preliminary SP plan incorporating the conditions of approval by Metro Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to or with final site plan application.

Section 6. Be it further enacted, minor modifications to the preliminary SP plan may be approved by the Planning Commission or its designee based upon final architectural, engineering or site design and actual site conditions. All modifications shall be consistent with the principles and further the objectives of the approved plan. Modifications shall not be permitted, except through an ordinance approved by Metro Council that increase the permitted density or floor area, 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 currently present or approved.

Section 7. Be it further enacted, if a development standard, not including permitted uses, is absent from the SP plan and/or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations and requirements of the MUG-A zoning district as of the date of the applicable request or application. Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.

Section 8. 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: Erica Gilmore

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	January 6, 2015
Passed First Reading:	January 6, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with Conditions 7-0 (December 11, 2014) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	February 3, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	February 24, 2015
Approved:	February 26, 2015
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Effective:	March 6, 2015