Metropolitan Council - 2026-04-07

Approved amendment to planned unit development overlay district at 201 Gifford Place to permit conversion of former Days Inn hotel to 120 multifamily residential units. Property is 3.17 acres zoned CS at corner of Gifford Place and White's Creek Pike. Developer Better Housing Group plans $3 million renovation.

Deferred one meeting with re-referral to Planning and Zoning Committee. Bill makes various changes to Downtown Code (DTC) for East Bank development area. 18 amendments were considered in committee with 5 additional late-filed amendments pending.

Deferred one meeting with re-referral to Planning and Zoning Committee. Rezoning of 40.96 acres east of Korean Veterans Blvd and south of Sylvan St from IG to DTC zoning.

Ordinance authorizing one-time bill credit to water and sewer users as result of January 2026 winter storm failed on third reading.

Approved amendment to permit detached accessory dwelling units on legally created residential lots with nonconforming lot area. Sponsors Parker, Horton, and Voe.

Approved zoning change from RS 7.5 to R8A for property at 800 Gwynne Dr at southeast corner of Patapsco St and Gwynne Dr. 0.32 acres returning to original zoning designation.

Approved SP amendment for 12.15 acre property at 2304 Hobson Pike to permit daycare center within 55-and-up community development.

Approved rezoning from R8 to SP for 0.14 acres at 1027 Wade Ave to permit four multifamily residential units. Companion bill 1306 restricts certain construction materials.

Approved rezoning from OR20 to SP for 0.34 acres at 100 Kenner Ave within Harding White Bridge urban design overlay to permit mixed use development.

Approved rezoning from IWD, ORI, and SP to MULNS for 14.07 acres at 911, 920, and 921 Perimeter Court.

Approved rezoning from RS-10 to RM-20ANS for 4.13 acres at 3311, 3313, 3315A, 3317, and 3319 Walden Ln.

Approved rezoning from RS5 to R6A for 0.17 acres at 2507 Meharry Blvd within detached accessory dwelling unit overlay district.

Approved amendment to River North Urban Design Overlay District for 165.21 acres on Cowan St, Cowan Court, and Waterside Dr to create new Sub-District 3 and update general standards.

Approved ordinance amending chapter 13.08 to permit sandwich board signs in public right-of-way with permitting system. Downtown area limited to Monday-Thursday daylight hours, two signs per location.

Approved amendments to section 2.24.230 regarding community meeting requirements for leasing Metro-owned properties. Raised threshold from $1 million to $5 million, requires recording of meetings, excludes Metro Schools.

Approved new chapter establishing permit prioritization program for affordable housing and daycare development projects. Daycare projects receive second priority behind affordable housing.

Approved ordinance requiring shopping centers to provide publicly accessible rubbish and garbage containers, amended to include recycling receptacles.

Approved rule change allowing one-meeting deferral of nominee appearances before Rules Committee with approval of both committee and full council. Election also deferred if interview deferred.

Approved resolution requesting Metro conduct additional research regarding tax rates and services within urban and general services districts to ensure equitable treatment of all taxpayers.

Approved amendment one to contract with ITDM Inc for COBRA administration, compliance services, and direct retiree billing and benefits.

Deferred to first meeting in October. Historic landmark overlay district for 3.99 acres at 4301 Harding Pike zoned CS within Harding-Whitebridge urban design overlay.

Deferred one meeting. Rezoning from AR2A to RM15ANS for 10.12 acres within Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District.

Sponsor Stiles withdrew ordinance BL2026-1195 that would have removed bar or nightclub use from being permitted within shopping center zoning districts.