ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1047

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 property located at Wedgewood Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 750 feet west of Bransford Avenue, (1.25 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-082-001).

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 R6 to SP zoning for property located at Wedgewood Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 750 feet west of Bransford Avenue, (1.25 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, being Property Parcel No. 231 as designated on Map 105-11 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 105 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 up to 150 residential units and a maximum of 10,000 square feet of nonresidential uses as identified in the SP plan.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Final architectural design to include appropriate building articulation, sufficient and properly located building access and adequate transparency must be approved by the Planning Department prior to final site plan approval.
2. The ceiling height for nonresidential uses on the first floor shall be at least 14 feet.
3. Billboards shall not be permitted.

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: Sandra Moore

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	March 3, 2015
Passed First Reading:	March 3, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with Conditions 6-0 (February 12, 2015) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	April 7, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	April 21, 2015
Approved:	April 22, 2015
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Effective:	April 24, 2015