Board of Zoning Appeals - 2026-02-05
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld the zoning administrator's interpretation that Seven Hills Club at 1317 Hildreth Drive must comply with 1960 conditions including a 500-family membership cap and alcohol prohibition. The board also affirmed revocation of zoning approval for Fine and Pico at 2115 10th Avenue South, determining its wine bar operation was not an accessory use to the hair salon. Five cases were approved on consent agenda including variances at 1808 15th Avenue North, 101 East Campbell Road, 647 Devon Drive, 912 Tower Place, and 1025 Meridian Street.
Key Decisions (7)
Seven Hills Club Conditions Interpretation Appeal
Board ruled 5-0 that zoning administrator erred in interpretation regarding Seven Hills Club at 1317 Hildreth Drive. Board determined the 1960 special exception conditions including 500-family membership cap and alcohol prohibition are enforceable, contrary to administrator's position that membership cap was not enumerated and alcohol restriction was outside zoning jurisdiction.
Consent Agenda - Five Variance/Special Exception Cases
Cases 2026-11 (1808 15th Avenue North, street setback variance), 2026-12 (101 East Campbell Road, outdoor storage variance), 2026-14 (647 Devon Drive, street setback variance), 2026-15 (912 Tower Place, side setback and size variance), and 2026-17 (1025 Meridian Street, street setback variance) approved on consent.
Special Exception for Kennel at 2614 Old Lebanon Pike
Case 2026-13, Scott Boyle requesting special exception to allow use of former veterinary clinic for kennel in CS district at 2614 Old Lebanon Pike. Initially pulled from consent due to opposition question, then returned to consent after parties resolved concerns.
Fine and Pico Wine Bar Zoning Appeal
Board affirmed 5-0 the zoning administrator's revocation of zoning approval for Fine and Pico at 2115 10th Avenue South. Dawn Kennard's appeal challenging determination that wine bar operation was separate use rather than accessory to hair salon was denied. Board found wine bar marketed as separate business was not customarily incidental and subordinate to salon use.
Variance Request at 214 Riverside Drive
Case 2026-009, Jacob Van Heuser/Boiler Investment Group LLC requesting variance in maximum allowable height (30 feet vs 27 feet allowed) and building footprint (3,475 sq ft vs 2,445 sq ft allowed) in R10 district at 214 Riverside Drive. Board deferred to February 19 requesting applicant provide information on houses across street to calculate alternative average.
Variance Request at 1711 A and B River Drive
Case 2026-19, Concrete Investment requesting variance from contextual street setbacks (20 feet proposed vs 48.9 feet required) in R10 to construct two single family residences on pie-shaped lot at 1711 A and B River Drive. Board deferred to February 19 requesting applicant return with modified plan addressing sight distance and setback concerns.
Case 2026-007 at 725 Atkinson Lane
Previously tied vote case tabled at applicant's request to allow submission of revised plan. Zoning administrator will review for code compliance; if compliant, permits will be issued. If not, applicant will return for variance hearing.
Development Activity (4)
Single Family Residence at 214 Riverside Drive
New single family residence proposed at 3,475 sq ft footprint and 30 feet height. Contextual overlay limits to 2,445 sq ft footprint and 27 feet height. Property at dead end of Riverside Drive adjacent to Shelby Park.
HPR Development at 1711 A and B River Drive
Two single family residences proposed on pie-shaped lot in R10 district. Requesting 20-foot setback versus 48.9-foot contextual requirement.
Single Family Residence at 647 Devon Drive
New construction requiring street setback variance in RS 20 district.
Single Family Residence at 1025 Meridian Street
New single family residence requiring street setback variance.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Multiple single-family residential variance requests indicate continued development pressure in established Nashville neighborhoods including East Nashville, Inglewood, and West Nashville.
Commercial Demand
State legislation enabling alcohol sales as accessory use in salons and barbershops is creating new hybrid business models that challenge traditional zoning classifications.
Sentiment
Seven Hills Club membership has grown from 500 to approximately 650 families, indicating strong demand for private recreational amenities in residential areas despite parking constraints.