ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1221

ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-1221

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 properties located at 512, 514, 518 and 520 Southgate Avenue and 1608 Pillow Street, at the northeast and northwest corners of Pillow Street and Southgate Avenue, (1.97 acres), to permit up to 46 units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-037-001).

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 properties located at 512, 514, 518 and 520 Southgate Avenue and 1608 Pillow Street, at the northeast and northwest corners of Pillow Street and Southgate Avenue, (1.97 acres), to permit a multi-family residential development with up to 46 units, being Property Parcel Nos. 019, 020, 022, 309, 310 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 46 residential units.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. On the corrected set, provide Bicycle Parking as per the adopted Bicycle Parking Ordinance (11 spaces; 2 of these must be publicly available)
2. Provide detailed landscaping plans with the submittal of the Final SP.
3. With the submittal of the Final SP, provide architectural elevations complying with all architectural standards outlined on the Preliminary SP for review and approval.
4. Raised foundations shall be a minimum of 18” and shall not exceed 48”, except where additional foundation is needed due to topography. Foundations over 48” without pedestrian entrances shall include articulation and landscaping elements.
5. On the corrected set, revise the height note as follows: Single-family detached units limited to 3 stories in 35 feet. Stacked flat and single-family attached units limited to 3 stories in 45 feet.
6. On the corrected set, add the following standards:
a. All detached and attached units shall provide a minimum of 1 principal entrance and a minimum of 25% glazing along all facades fronting a street or open space.
b. On detached and attached units, windows shall be vertically oriented at a ratio of 2:1 or greater, except dormers.
c. EIFS, vinyl siding and untreated wood shall be prohibited.
d. Stacked flat buildings must address Pillow Street through primary pedestrian entrances and use of balconies, glazing, or other methods.
7. On the correct set, remove Note 8 from Architectural Notes.
8. On the correct set, update Architectural Note 4 to apply only to the stacked flat buildings. Revise the note to apply to facades along street frontages as well as facing open space, courtyards and parking areas.
9. On the corrected set, update all references to unit count and acreage to reflect the updated plan.

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.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	July 7, 2015
Passed First Reading:	July 7, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with conditions and disapproved without all conditions. (5-0-1) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	July 28, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	August 4, 2015
Approved:	August 10, 2015
By:
Effective:	August 14, 2015