ORDINANCE NO. BL2016-522

ORDINANCE NO. BL2016-522

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 CS to SP zoning on properties located at 675, 671, and 677 Vernon Avenue, approximately 480 feet southeast of James Avenue, (9.92 acres), to permit a mixed-use development and up to 243 residential units and up to a maximum of 4,510 square feet of commercial uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-074-001).

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:

A request to rezone from CS to SP zoning on properties located at 675, 671, and 677 Vernon Avenue, approximately 480 feet southeast of James Avenue, (9.92 acres) to permit a mixed-use development and up to 243 residential units and up to a maximum of 4,510 square feet of commercial uses, being Property Parcel Nos. 253, 255, 256 as designated on Map 091-05 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 091 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 243 residential units and a maximum of 4,510 square feet of commercial uses.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Revise purpose note as follows: The purpose of this SP is to permit a maximum of 243 residential units and a maximum of 4,510 square feet of commercial uses.
2. Phase 1 shall be limited to up to 60 units within two, detached buildings.
3. A raised foundation of 12” - 42” shall be required for all residential uses.
4. Live/Work units located in Building C and D shall be a minimum first floor height of 14 feet. Provide sidewalk connection from Building B to parking lot.
5. Live/Work units may allow artisan manufacturing as defined by the Metro Zoning Code.
6. Building elevations consistent with the architectural standards and approved preliminary shall be submitted with the submission of the final site plan.
7. Type B buffer yard shall be installed along the entire length of the southern property line.
8. 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.
9. The final site plan shall label all internal driveways as “Private Driveways”. A note shall be added to the final site plan that the driveways shall be maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.
10. The final site plan shall depict the required public sidewalks, any required grass strip or frontage zone and the location of all existing and proposed vertical obstructions within the required sidewalk and grass strip or frontage zone. Prior to the issuance of use and occupancy permits, existing vertical obstructions shall be relocated outside of the required sidewalk. Vertical obstructions are only permitted within the required grass strip or frontage zone.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The requirements of the Metro Fire Marshal’s Office for emergency vehicle access and adequate water supply for fire protection must be met prior to the issuance of any building permits.

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:	December 6, 2016
Passed First Reading:	December 6, 2016
Referred to:	Planning Commission – Approved with conditions and disapproved without all conditions (9-0) Planning, Zoning, & Historical Committee
Public Hearing Scheduled For:	January 3, 2017
Passed Second Reading:	January 3, 2017
Passed Third Reading:	January 17, 2017
Approved:	January 20, 2017
By:
Effective:	January 27, 2017