ORDINANCE BL2017-821

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 MUL-A to SP zoning on property located at 2525 Gallatin Avenue, at the southwest corner of Cahal Avenue and Gallatin Avenue, (0.21 acres), to permit up to nine multi-family units and up to 2,000 square feet of commercial space, within the Gallatin Pike Urban Design Overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-097-001).

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 MUL-A to SP zoning on property located at 2525 Gallatin Avenue, at the southwest corner of Cahal Avenue and Gallatin Avenue, (0.21 acres), to permit up to nine multi-family units and up to 2,000 square feet of commercial space, within the Gallatin Pike Urban Design Overlay, being Property Parcel No. 090 as designated on Map 072-13 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 072 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 9 multi-family units and a maximum of 2,000 square feet of commercial use. Commercial uses are limited to financial institution, general office, medical office, personal care services, general retail, convenience retail and restaurant, take-out only.

Section 4. 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.
1. Height shall be limited to a maximum of 4 stories in 60 feet, measured to the roofline, for the building oriented along Gallatin Pike.
2. Height shall be limited to a maximum of 3 stories and 35 feet, measured to the roofline, for the building oriented along Cahal Avenue. Townhome units fronting Cahal Avenue shall have a porch or a stoop. A raised foundation of 18”- 36” is required for the building along Cahal Street.

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 MUL-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: Scott Davis

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	July 6, 2017
Passed First Reading:	July 6, 2017
Referred to:	Planning Commission – Approved with conditions and disapproved without all conditions (8-0-1) Planning, Zoning, & Historical Committee
Deferred to September 5, 2017:	August 1, 2017
Public Hearing Scheduled For:	September 5, 2017
Passed Second Reading:	September 5, 2017
Passed Third Reading:	September 19, 2017
Approved:	September 20, 2017
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Effective:	September 22, 2017