RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-578

A resolution accepting the 2012 Plan Update for the Antioch – Priest Lake Community, which was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on October 25, 2012.

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

WHERAS, the Plan for Subarea 13 encompasses the community traditionally known as Antioch – Priest Lake; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission directed its staff to work with Antioch – Priest Lake citizens to conduct public meetings and take such other steps deemed necessary to retrieve and review the public input that contributes to the update of the Subarea 13 Plan; and

WHEREAS, seven community meetings were held between April 2012 and August 2012, at which community members worked extensively with Planning Department staff to develop their vision for the future of the Antioch – Priest Lake Community; and

WHEREAS, the 2012 Plan Update for the Antioch – Priest Lake Community, was approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission following a public hearing on October 25, 2012; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize the efforts of Antioch – Priest Lake 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 Antioch – Priest Lake Community, which was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on October 25, 2012.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Council further resolves to work with members of the Antioch-Priest Lake 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: Karen Johnson, Duane Dominy, Robert Duvall, Jacobia Dowell

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved Planning & Zoning Committee
Introduced:	February 5, 2013
Adopted:	February 5, 2013
Approved:	February 12, 2013
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