ORDINANCE NO. BL2017-594

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 IWD to SP zoning for properties located at 921, 923, and 925 Bass Street, approximately 180 feet east of 8th Avenue S, (0.7 acres), to permit a self-service storage facility, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-096-001).

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 IWD to SP zoning for properties located at 921, 923, and 925 Bass Street, approximately 180 feet east of 8th Avenue S, (0.7 acres), to permit a self-service storage facility, being Property Parcel Nos. 276, 277, 278 as designated on Map 105-02 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 Property Parcel Nos. 276, 277, 278 as designated on Map 105-02 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 self-service storage.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. The building shall not exceed 5 stories within 65 feet.
2. Elevations shall be provided with the submittal of the Final Site plan that break up the horizontal band along the ground floor and carry the vertical elements to the base of the building.
3. Elevations shall be provided with the submittal of the Final Site plan that includes the north elevation showing glazing similar to east elevation.
4. Signage shall be limited to one sign per side of the building up to a maximum of two total signs. Each sign shall be limited to a maximum of 128 square feet per sign. Billboards are prohibited. Changeable LED, video signs or similar signs allowing automatic changeable messages shall be prohibited.
5. EIFS, vinyl siding and untreated wood shall be prohibited.
6. Glazing shall be tinted. Tinted glazing shall not be opaque.
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.
8. 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.
9. Add the following note to the plan/plat: The final site plan/ building permit 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.

Section 5. 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 6. 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 MUG-A zoning district as of the date of the applicable request or application. Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.

Section 7. 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: Colby Sledge

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