ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1092

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 for property located at 1727 and 1729 14th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 14th Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue (0.25 acres), to permit four residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-025-001).

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 for property located at 1727 and 1729 14th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 14th Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue (0.25 acres), to permit four attached residential units, being Property Parcel Nos. 021, 022 as designated on Map 105-09 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 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 a maximum of four residential units.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Sidewalk improvements along Wedgewood Avenue shall be within a pedestrian easement.
2. Sidewalk extension along 14th Avenue South shall be a minimum of five feet in width.
3. The final site plan shall include architectural elevations showing raised foundations of 18-36” for residential buildings. No structure shall be more than three stories and shall be limited to a maximum height of 45 feet, measured to the rear roofline. No structure shall be more than two stories along Wedgewood Avenue. Building elevations for all street facades shall be provided with the final site plan. Building 4 shall have a porch on both street sides. The following standards shall be met:
a. Building facades fronting Wedgewood Avenue shall provide a minimum of one principal entrance (doorway). Building facades fronting Wedgewood and 14th Avenue South shall have a minimum of 25% glazing.
b. Windows shall be vertically oriented at a ratio of 2:1 or greater, except dormers.
c. EIFS and vinyl siding shall be prohibited.
4. Ownership for units may be divided by a Horizontal Property Regime or a subdivision with a minimum lot size of 1,000 square feet.

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 RM20-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:	April 7, 2015
Passed First Reading:	April 7, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with conditions and disapproved without all conditions. (8-0) Planning & Zoning Committee
Deferred to June 2, 2015:	May 5, 2015
Passed Second Reading:	June 2, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	June 16, 2015
Approved:	June 17, 2015
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Effective:	June 19, 2015