Planning Commission - 2026-03-26
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Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission approved a 57-unit multifamily development at 515 Anderson Ln. (Item 3) with conditions including a traffic study commitment, and a 68-unit townhome development at 5683 Cane Ridge Rd. (Item 16). Three text amendments regarding daycare uses, SP condition enforceability notifications, and home occupation revisions were deferred to April 23rd for further review. Eight items were deferred to future meetings, and multiple consent agenda items including rezonings at 129 Elmhurst Ave., 311 Joyner Ave., 1233-1235 John L. Copeland Blvd., and 3524 Earhart Rd. were approved.
Key Decisions (22)
Multifamily Development at 515 Anderson Ln.
Approved SP for 57 multifamily residential units on three parcels totaling approximately 4 acres on the north side of Anderson Ln. in T4NE policy area. Units include 9 front-loaded units along Anderson Ln. (2 stories, 35 feet) and interior units (3 stories, 32 feet). Developer committed to traffic study. Applicant: Anthony (Meritage Homes representative) and Michael Garrigan (Dale Associates engineer).
Cane Ridge Townhomes at 5683 Cane Ridge Rd.
Approved SP for 68 multifamily residential units (townhomes) on 6.6-acre parcel on west side of Cane Ridge Rd. in T3 Suburban Neighborhood Evolving policy area. Three unit types: front-loaded townhomes (2 stories, 30 feet) and rear-loaded townhomes (2-3 stories, up to 35 feet). Density approximately 10 units per acre. Applicant: Casey Keister, Meritage Homes.
Consent Agenda - Bar/Nightclub Use Text Amendment
Disapproved request to amend Title 17 to remove bar or nightclub use from being permitted within shopping center zoning districts (2026Z003TX001). Staff recommended disapproval.
Consent Agenda - DADUs on Nonconforming Lots
Approved text amendment (2026Z005TX001) to amend chapters 17.16 and 17.40 to permit detached accessory dwelling units on legally created residential lots with nonconforming lot area.
Consent Agenda - Community Character Manual Update
Approved amendment to Nashville Next Volume 3 (2026CP0000001) to incorporate updates related to housing types and zoning districts in the community character manual.
Consent Agenda - Altera 8th Avenue South Amendment
Approved amendment to specific plan (2019SP016003) for properties at 8th Avenue South and Bass St. to permit 365 multifamily residential units.
Consent Agenda - Eaton's Reserve Phase One Final Plat
Approved final plat (2020S145004) to create 29 lots on portion of property at 1501 E Stewart's Lane, zoned RS10.
Consent Agenda - Rezoning at 129 Elmhurst Ave.
Approved rezoning (2026Z018PR001) from RS5 to R6A for property at 129 Elmhurst Ave.
Consent Agenda - Rezoning at 311 Joyner Ave.
Approved rezoning (2026Z021PR001) from RS5 to R6A for property at 311 Joyner Ave.
Consent Agenda - Rezoning at 1233-1235 John L. Copeland Blvd.
Approved rezoning (2026Z022PR001) from RS5 to R6A for properties at 1233 and 1235 John L. Copeland Blvd.
Consent Agenda - Rezoning at 3524 Earhart Rd.
Approved rezoning (2026Z023PR001) from RS15 to R15 for property at 3524 Earhart Rd.
Daycare Uses Text Amendment
Deferred text amendment (2026Z003TX001) to update daycare standards including consolidating daycare center classifications, permitting daycare centers in multifamily zoning districts, modifying daycare home large from special exception to permitted with conditions, reducing parking and spacing requirements. Sponsored by Councilman Horton.
SP Condition Enforceability Notification Text Amendment
Deferred text amendment to add notice requirement to council members when conditions adopted as part of preliminary specific plan are determined unenforceable. Would require notification within two business days of determination.
Home Occupation Revisions Text Amendment
Deferred text amendment to update home occupation section of Title 17 per Metro Legal direction. Changes include removing floor limitations, limiting to 12 customers per day, adding non-powered equipment/vehicle repair use, new permit revocation regulations, and extending permit duration from one to three years.
Pulliam Subdivision
Deferred item 2026S034001 to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Cali Subdivision Phase Two
Deferred item 2026S037001 to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Item 2025Z104PR001
Deferred to May 14th meeting per staff recommendation.
Item 2025Z109PR001
Deferred indefinitely per staff recommendation.
Cane Ridge Antioch Small Area Study
Deferred item 2025CP012001 to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Kersey Property SP
Deferred item 2025SP046001 to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Dragon Bull and Boba SP
Deferred item 2026SP008001 to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Item 2026Z012PR001
Deferred to April 9th meeting per staff recommendation.
Zoning Changes (4)
129 Elmhurst Ave.
Not specified
311 Joyner Ave.
Not specified
1233 and 1235 John L. Copeland Blvd.
Not specified
3524 Earhart Rd.
Not specified
Development Activity (4)
515 Anderson Ln. Multifamily Development
57 multifamily residential units on approximately 4 acres. 9 units along Anderson Ln. frontage (2 stories, 35 feet with paged roof), remaining interior units (3 stories, 32 feet). Density approximately 14 units per acre. Private drive access, 6-foot sidewalks, landscape buffers, hammerhead turnaround with emergency crash gate at Ellie Dr.
5683 Cane Ridge Townhomes
68 multifamily residential units (townhomes) on 6.6 acres. Three unit types: attached front-loaded townhomes and two types of attached rear-loaded townhomes. Front-loaded units 2 stories/30 feet, rear-loaded units up to 3 stories/35 feet. Density approximately 10 units per acre. Private alley and road network, B2 landscape buffers.
Altera 8th Avenue South Amendment
365 multifamily residential units (amendment to existing specific plan)
Eaton's Reserve Phase One
29 lots final plat approval, zoned RS10
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Davidson County has a daycare deficit of nearly 3,000 needed childcare spots, with annual childcare costs of $14,000 per child exceeding college tuition, driving legislative efforts to reduce barriers for daycare operations.
Housing Demand
T4NE (Urban Neighborhood Evolving) and T3NE (Suburban Neighborhood Evolving) policy areas are seeing increased multifamily and townhome development proposals as infill opportunities on larger lots.
Infrastructure
Traffic congestion on Anderson Ln. and Cane Ridge Rd. corridors is a significant community concern, with residents reporting 15-20 minute delays during rush hours and school times, prompting developer commitments to traffic studies.
Sentiment
Community members in Cambridge/Cane Ridge area expressed concerns about pace of development outpacing infrastructure and desire for more in-person community engagement meetings with developers.
Housing Demand
Missing middle housing (townhomes) identified as needed product type in Madison area, with developer noting it's 'definitely a product that's missing in this immediate area.'