ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-31

ORDINANCE NO. BL2015-31

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 1820 12th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of 12th Avenue South and West Grove Avenue (0.22 acres), to permit a mixed-use development with up to six residential units and 1,000 square feet of general office, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-079-001).

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 1820 12th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of 12th Avenue South and West Grove Avenue (0.22 acres), to permit a mixed-use development with up to six residential units and 1,000 square feet of general office, being Property Parcel No. 170 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 up to 6 residential units and up to 1,000 square feet of general office.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. The ground floor windows along 12th Avenue South shall be a minimum 9 feet in height to give the appearance of a greater floor height.

2. The following design standards shall be added to the plan:
a. Building façades fronting a street shall provide a minimum of one principal entrance (doorway) and a minimum of 25% glazing for residential and 40% glazing for office.
b. Windows shall be vertically oriented at a ratio of 2:1 or greater, except for dormers.
c. EIFS, vinyl siding and untreated wood shall be prohibited.
d. Porches shall provide a minimum of six feet of depth.
e. A raised foundation of 18”- 36” is required for all residential structures. Raised foundations are not required for the office units along 12th Avenue South.

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 OR20-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
Passed Second Reading:	November 3, 2015
Passed Third Reading:	November 17, 2015
Approved:	November 18, 2015
By:
Effective:	November 20, 2015