Planning Commission - 2025-12-11
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Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission approved a rezoning from R-10 to CS for a vacant property on Clarksville Highway in Councilman Eslick's district, and approved a mixed-use SP development at Hobson Pike with 52 multifamily units and 16,900 sq ft of commercial space. The Commission disapproved a 77-lot compact development subdivision at Clarksville Pike/Buena Vista Pike, finding it inconsistent with the T3 Neighborhood Maintenance policy due to lot sizes significantly smaller than surrounding properties.
Key Decisions (5)
Rezoning at Clarksville Highway from R-10 to CS
Rezoning from R-10 to CS for vacant property adjacent to commercial service and commercial limited parcels. Property has been zoned single and two family residential since 1974. Policy was changed from suburban neighborhood evolving to suburban community center in October 2023.
Marina Grove Mixed-Use SP at Hobson Pike
2021-SP-057-001 Marina Grove - SP for mixed-use development on 5.94 acres on east side of Hobson Pike north of Hamilton Church Road. Includes three non-residential buildings totaling 16,900 sq ft fronting Hobson Pike and 52 multifamily residential townhome units in rear. Maximum building height 35 feet. Short-term rentals prohibited throughout development.
Shuler Clarksville Highway 77-Lot Subdivision
2024-S-139-001 Shuler Clarksville Highway - Concept plan for 77 lots on 34.83 acres using compact development standards at Clarksville Pike and Buena Vista Pike. Lots ranged from 7,500 to 22,000 sq ft. Site zoned RS-15 since 1998 within Whites Creek at Lloyd Road UDO. Commission found proposal inconsistent with T3 Neighborhood Maintenance policy as lot sizes (averaging less than quarter acre) were significantly smaller than surrounding properties (half acre or larger).
515 Anderson Lane SP Deferred Indefinitely
2025-SP-045-001 at 515 Anderson Lane deferred indefinitely at applicant's request.
EV Charging Facilities Text Amendment
Text amendment to define and regulate electric vehicle charging facilities, adding sub-definitions for Level 2 (3-22 kilowatt) and DCFC (50+ kilowatt) charging equipment. Level 2 permitted as accessory use in all districts; DCFC permitted in all districts except AR2A, RS, and R districts. Includes operational limitations and buffering provisions.
Zoning Changes (5)
Clarksville Highway (adjacent to commercial parcels)
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3307 Joyner Avenue
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505 Patterson Street
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1814 County Hospital Road
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1103 West Grove Avenue
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Development Activity (5)
Marina Grove
5.94 acres, three non-residential buildings totaling 16,900 sq ft, 52 multifamily townhome units in groupings of 6-8 attached units, 35 ft max height, short-term rentals prohibited
1004 and 1104 Cass Street SP
Rezone from R6 to SP for 8 multifamily residential units
Alberta Street SP
Rezone from RS5 to SP for 5 multifamily residential units
Stewarts Ferry King Property
Concept plan for 33 lots using conservation development standards
Shuler Clarksville Highway
77 single-family lots on 34.83 acres, lots ranging 7,500-22,000 sq ft, 12.36 acres open space (35.5% of site)
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Director noted Nashville is approximately 90,000 housing units deficient according to the housing infrastructure study and unified housing strategy.
Infrastructure
Traffic congestion and road capacity concerns were raised as significant barriers to development approval in suburban/rural areas like Whites Creek and Hobson Pike.
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to compact development in rural Whites Creek area, with 174 petition signatures and multiple speakers citing incompatibility with rural character and T3 Neighborhood Maintenance policy.
Commercial Demand
Vacant commercial-zoned property on Clarksville Highway lacks sewer service, limiting viable uses to those not requiring sewer such as storage lots.