ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1082

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 606 and 608 Croley Drive, approximately 250 feet north of Ivy Street, (2.33 acres), to permit up to 22 units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-020-001).

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 R8 to SP zoning for property located at 606 and 608 Croley Drive, approximately 250 feet north of Ivy Street, (2.33 acres), to permit up to 22 units, being Property Parcel Nos. 269, 269.01 as designated on Map 090-12 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 090 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 a maximum of 22 multi-family units.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Single-family lots are not permitted and lot lines shall be removed with the final site plan.
2. Units along Croley Drive and at the rear of the site must be detached and be separated by at least ten feet.
3. No structure shall be more than three stories and shall be limited to a maximum height of 35 feet, measured to the roofline. The following standards shall be met:
a. Building facades fronting a street and courtyard shall provide a minimum of one principal entrance (doorway) and a minimum of 25% glazing.
b. Windows shall be vertically oriented at a ratio of 2:1 or greater, except for dormer windows.
c. EIFS and vinyl siding shall be prohibited.
d. Finished ground floors and porches shall be elevated a minimum of 18 inches to a maximum of 36 inches from the abutting average ground elevation.
e. Porches shall provide a minimum of six feet of depth.

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 RM9 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: Buddy Baker

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 7, 2015
Passed First Reading:	April 7, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with conditons and disapproved without all conditions. (9-0) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	May 5, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	May 19, 2015
Approved:	May 21, 2015
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Effective:	May 29, 2015