RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1548

A resolution accepting the 2010 Plan Update for the North Nashville Community, adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on January 27, 2011.

WHEREAS, Section 18.02 of the Charter of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requires that zoning regulations be enacted by the Council “only on the basis of a comprehensive plan prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission;” and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, in order to fulfill its duty to develop and maintain the General Plan to provide the basis for zoning decisions, has divided the County into fourteen subareas and developed specific plans for each such subarea; and

WHEREAS, the Plan for Subarea 8 encompasses the community traditionally known as North Nashville; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission directed its staff to work with North Nashville citizens to conduct public meetings and take such other steps deemed necessary to provide public input and review needed to update the Subarea 8 Plan; and

WHEREAS, twelve community meetings were held between January 2010 and January 2011, at which community members worked extensively with Planning Department staff to develop their vision for the future of the North Nashville Community, and

WHEREAS, the 2010 Plan Update for the North Nashville Community was approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission following a public hearing on January 27, 2011; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize the efforts of North Nashville citizens in developing the updated community plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as accepting the Updated Plan for the North Nashville Community which was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on January 27, 2011.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council further resolves to work with members of the North Nashville community and the Metropolitan Planning Commission to discuss and develop measures that will contribute to the achievement of this community plan.

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Frank Harrison, Erica Gilmore, Edith Taylor Langster

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved Planning & Zoning Committee
Introduced:	February 15, 2011
Adopted:	February 15, 2011
Approved:	February 22, 2011
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