ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-23

ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-23

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 RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 1818 and 1818 B Scovel Street, approximately 265 feet east of 21st Avenue North (0.4 acres), to permit up to five residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-065-001).

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 RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 1818 and 1818 B Scovel Street, approximately 265 feet east of 21st Avenue North (0.4 acres), to permit up to five residential units, being Property Parcel Nos. 471, 472 as designated on Map 081-15 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 081 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 five detached residential units.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Revised plans shall be to scale and include sidewalk location and width.
2. Design of carports shall be of similar design as the principle structure and meet Zoning Code requirements.
3. Install a type “A” landscape buffer along the eastern and western property lines.
4. Architectural elevations for units 1-5 shall be varied. This may include varied window design, door location, type of materials, etc.
5. The final site plan shall include architectural elevations showing raised foundations of 18-36” for residential buildings.
6. No structure shall be more than three stories and shall be limited to a maximum height of 35 feet, measured to the roofline. Building elevations for all street and courtyard facing facades, including all carports, shall be provided with the final site plan. 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 in dormers.
c. EIFS and vinyl siding shall be prohibited.
7. The Preliminary SP plan is the site plan and associated documents. If applicable, remove all notes and references that indicate that the site plan is illustrative, conceptual, etc.

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 RM15-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:	October 6, 2015
Passed First Reading:	October 6, 2015
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved with conditions and disapproved without all conditions. (7-0) Planning & Zoning Committee - Approved
Passed Second Reading:	November 3, 2015
Deferred:	November 17, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	December 1, 2015
Approved:	December 2, 2015
By:
Effective:	December 4, 2015