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Staff findings: Planning staff and consultant Kimley‑Horn presented a multi‑part analysis that identified three interlocking problems: (1) Cheekwood parking on parkland and overflow lots that is unsustainable, (2) the lack of arterial access for Cheekwood and some Percy Warner Park uses that routes guests through narrow neighborhood streets, and (3) transportation‑demand strategies that could reduce peak traffic. Staff recommended an implementation plan that includes: immediate transportation demand management measures by Cheekwood, a one‑year performance and reporting framework tied to any future Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for overflow parking on parkland, and a direction for NDOT to undertake a technical study of potential access from State Route 100.

Why it matters: Cheekwood and Percy Warner Park are high‑use cultural and natural assets; the study found certain neighborhood streets see weekend volumes far above the consultant’s 1,000‑trips‑per‑day guideline, and staff concluded that arterial access from State Route 100 would materially reduce neighborhood traffic if feasible. The study balances heritage preservation, park protection, traffic engineering and parking policy.

Public comment and stakeholders: Hundreds attended multiple meetings during the study process. Cheekwood’s board chair, Ronald Roberts, said Cheekwood supports the plan and “we are fully committed to developing and implementing parking solutions on our property.” Cheekwood leaders, Friends of Warner Parks, neighborhood groups, mountain‑biking advocates, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and several corporate and civic donors provided testimony. Speakers supported moving parking off parkland and testing a Highway 100 access, while some mountain‑bike and park users urged careful study to avoid destruction of trails and impacts to protected parkland.

Key recommendations adopted by the commission:
- Adopt the implementation plan and the performance benchmarks that would be attached to any new parking agreement between Cheekwood and Metro Parks; year‑one benchmarks must be met before extending any long‑term MOU.
- Direct Metro Planning staff to coordinate with Metro Parks, NDOT, Cheekwood and other stakeholders to execute the plan and monitor benchmarks.
- Find public interest in studying establishment of a new State Route 100 access near the park’s northern boundary and ask NDOT to evaluate access alternatives and feasibility.
- The commission also approved a friendly amendment prioritizing investigation of shared arterial access solutions where feasible, and asked NDOT and Metro Parks to consider natural‑resource and trail impacts in their technical analysis.

Outcome and next steps: The commission adopted the plan and its recommendations by voice vote with the amendment to emphasize shared access as a priority. Staff will provide technical coordination, NDOT will be asked to produce a formal analysis of Highway 100 access alignments and feasibility, and Metro Parks will manage MOU negotiations and monitoring tied to the performance benchmarks.

Ending: The study starts a multi‑year, multi‑agency process. Any construction of new access or permanent parking on parkland will require further environmental review, NDOT concurrence, Metro Parks approvals and, where appropriate, Council and state permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/09/25 Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Jan. 9 adopted the Bellemeade Highlands Design and Mobility Study and directed multi‑agency follow‑up to reduce neighborhood traffic and move Cheekwood parking off Percy Warner Park, while asking NDOT to study potential State Route 100 access.","taxTitle","Planning Commission Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69335,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394803,"Commission rejects RM‑20 request, approves lower‑intensity RM‑15 rezoning on Luedie Street",788,7043000,7831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f&start=7043&end=7831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f/thumbnail_7043000.jpg","/articles/6394803/Tennessee/Commission-rejects-RM20-request-approves-lowerintensity-RM15-rezoning-on-Luedie-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394803-d07d77e6e0ddc4df3467d9d289eec736/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934863&Signature=nhRPIzKIAe7Ob2m1CDuf1XtubwQYn6N~2d5YVfyxEQT0BImcYK3BcZOHgPSjZYFv1UEQjA8ORd2wVku7wn6rUOBf~Fwj4twd1aXYCch-QyPyuIN3HSU9geSmKTN4lxmfDK-hheGtbyt2ydORD2Scn91a2hIzXAaLLFSmCf09vxN7F~H~mIMeCo4rqYISgeAiCuYlT3GtOEKCyYRcDNUmwjxAuWDuNB5FEwtDNDcq0~8rtDQWLUP2ig-kFGwSq1YtO8-PGLpDMc5fvlliUkR0v5AG9YGSSRZ1RXg8bB59kCtu9Kx7tpTH5XA8w18V1UONKvkdNqiloMCwneZdZrzIQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Jan. 9 recommended against rezoning two vacant parcels on Luedie Street from single‑family RS‑5 to RM‑20 ANS, and instead recommended approval of RM‑15 ANS.

Staff presentation: Jeremiah Komey, planning staff, said the parcels total about 0.36 acres and that RM‑20 ANS could allow up to seven units with 45‑foot height; staff concluded the site’s location along a policy seam adjacent to lower‑intensity maintenance areas made RM‑15 (maximum five units, 35‑foot height) a more appropriate transition.

Public comment and concerns: Jennifer Root, an owner‑occupant directly adjacent to the parcels, urged the commission to limit density and asked that the neighborhood’s narrow residential streets and safety for children be prioritized; she requested RM‑6 instead of multifamily zoning.

Why it matters: The staff recommendation seeks a middle ground that increases housing choices while limiting building height and unit count to align with the evolving neighborhood plan and to moderate impacts on adjacent single‑family blocks.

Outcome and next steps: Commissioners voted to adopt staff’s recommendation to disapprove RM‑20 ANS and approve RM‑15 ANS. The applicant had been given the option to amend the request but declined; the commission forwarded the recommendation per the standard zoning review process, and any final legislative action will occur at Metro Council.","The commission recommended disapproval of a rezoning request to RM‑20 ANS and instead approved RM‑15 ANS for two vacant parcels on Luedie Street, citing the need for a more gradual transition from nearby lower‑intensity neighborhoods; the vote followed limited public comment from an adjacent homeowner.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394808,"Commission backs 10‑unit plan on Scott Avenue, with conditions to preserve neighborhood character",2699,4322000,7021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f&start=4322&end=7021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f/thumbnail_4322000.jpg","/articles/6394808/Tennessee/Commission-backs-10unit-plan-on-Scott-Avenue-with-conditions-to-preserve-neighborhood-character","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394808-5012d7493933acaa9d1f3237a4791e13/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934863&Signature=AFwzuUfyFh7wYu3jhMt9sVicx398lMTyUBAwE4ojcnexbQ71AAZ3~2mC2fJgDLidETQ~15gkGDwMgOriuUC60e96HZ8CNCWP7ieCzAYJZ1HTnoWGNus0fuXY7hVjdp-oovXFC59skmwm7oIq-B9fN8NnmBheIYeYwRHqRq4AB1nUQsuYov5GKlEZDdMZlsRNxaoA56C--K5qLn21zKT4z4W2vDyx1tJZjsUU~9Noxllm0kaLzU~m34PzKASnamuzr9LKvDOeQk~ivvZzu822OKPfAErzK3W6tObxRRA75XRS2FHg84nS2IWZvFt3A5CQOMKb8ZMiC2ljzEmocDB7Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Jan. 9 voted to approve a specific‑plan to allow 10 multifamily units on a 0.88‑acre lot on the west side of Scott Avenue.

Staff described the site as a large infill parcel in a T4 urban neighborhood maintenance area and said the plan uses detached, two‑story units fronting Scott Avenue to reflect the existing character while placing additional units behind a public frontage. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions, citing building height limits (35 feet), pitched roofs, glazing and sidewalk connections.

Why it matters: The site spans a depth and lot pattern that planning staff said supports modestly higher intensity. Supporters said the plan preserves street‑facing single‑family rhythm while creating internal density; opponents warned that 10 units could strain local streets and nearby parking and urged lower density or alternative designs.

Details: The application proposes five buildings comprising 10 units, with rear‑loaded garages and five internal parking spots in addition to garage spaces. Units closer to Scott Avenue are larger and detached; others are smaller and grouped. Staff added a condition requiring pitched roofs for all units and specified minimum facade glazing and entrances. Sidewalks and internal connections are included.

Public comment: Supporters included neighbors and community members who said the lot already fits higher density patterns on the block and that the proposal will add housing without displacing residents. Opponents, including nearby residents and a church representative, cited concerns about traffic, tree removal, light intrusion, and the scale of development relative to adjacent single‑family lots.

Outcome and next steps: Commissioners approved the staff recommendation to adopt the SP with conditions; the decision was by voice vote. Staff will verify compliance with added conditions during final site‑plan review and coordinate any tree preservation measures and stormwater design changes described by the applicant’s engineer.

Ending: The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Metro Council as required for SP zoning; the applicant and staff will work through final technical plan submission and conditions monitoring.","The Planning Commission voted Jan. 9 to approve an SP for 10 townhome‑style units on a 0.88‑acre parcel along Scott Avenue, after staff and the applicant described measures — detached units facing Scott, pitched roofs and expanded setbacks — intended to preserve the street’s scale.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394815,"Planning commission approves six‑unit infill plan at McGavock Pike with conditions",2534,1798000,4332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f&start=1798&end=4332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101962-7aca1aa95935eb48340f6ebbbeedb69f/thumbnail_1798000.jpg","/articles/6394815/Tennessee/Planning-commission-approves-sixunit-infill-plan-at-McGavock-Pike-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394815-d1879ae4ae8f920f7d8098e46d41251b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934863&Signature=IqmCuKspN0P~cX3XvlCFzlEwcmUfdAlie7NGGH176EKTX0fNK2zFGM7WGe695Miy1HePp8c6dIK8T5Ifksq-qWeMDDh~NyQNsT1~R~HEaaHf3lpxSee~MfCfzBl2aLgLvAzBkdXV5redd7iQtwVCzuyeOqSfIq1yl4p6ZTM0FdYgjBc8NZ3BhA0gD7u~demzJ4XeN9l69QlIiYGSVZINqvbPFtgqsVmcXYeS4i623Wk9gy7cyXSg5ovgCTRjgvfscP~218PX0eVr-8Q6I6u-ZN5O6Gw0ojQ1cuQQfGqJjXkqblUhPr7ouyYejyJ5UWkpzh1ZSLKeM0tkGLBDLLFCrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Jan. 9 recommended approval of a specific‑plan (SP) application to allow six multifamily units on a 0.45‑acre vacant lot at the northwest corner of McGavock Pike and Oxford Street.

Staff said the site is at the seam between a T4 urban neighborhood maintenance area and a higher‑intensity neighborhood center, is served by existing transit, and that the two‑story, 35‑foot building heights and proposed buffers would provide a transition in scale. Selena Koenigstein, a planning staff presenter, told commissioners the plan “meets the goals of the T4 NM policy by providing a layout consistent with the design principles identified in the policy.”

Why it matters: The plan replaces a likely market outcome — two large single‑family houses selling at higher price points — with six smaller homes the applicant and supporters said are more attainable for local working families while still fitting a neighborhood edge. Opponents argued the proposal would overwhelm an awkward intersection and that the units would not be affordable to the lowest‑income residents.

Details: The SP proposes six two‑story units with surface parking and a private drive from Oxford Street. Unit sizes were described as 1,500–1,800 sq ft; proposed front setbacks were increased during neighborhood review and landscape buffers were enlarged from 5 to 10 feet with opaque fencing along the rear and side property lines. Staff noted a bus stop along McGavock Pike and said the applicant agreed to work with transit staff on relocating and upgrading that stop during final plan review.

What supporters said: Michael Garrigan, the civil engineer representing the applicant, urged commissioners to approve the plan as “attainable size housing” and said the applicant reduced density from seven to six units after community feedback and increased buffers and setbacks to address concerns.

What opponents said: Neighbors and residents repeatedly raised safety and circulation concerns at the McGavock/Oxford intersection, questioned whether the homes would be affordable in practice and urged a lower unit count. One opponent said the units would likely sell for “$600,000–$700,000” and that four single‑family houses would better match neighborhood character.

Outcome and next steps: Commissioners voted to adopt staff’s recommendation to approve the SP with conditions; the motion passed by voice vote. The final SP approval and any minor technical changes will be confirmed during final site‑plan review by staff and will include the transit stop relocation work agreed between the applicant and transit staff.

Ending: The City Council will receive the commission’s recommendation when the applicant’s SP is forwarded for a legislative decision; final permits and construction will follow any required Council action and final site‑plan approvals.","The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Jan. 9 approved an SP zoning allowing six two‑story homes on a vacant 0.45‑acre corner lot at McGavock Pike and Oxford Street, following staff recommendation and public comment that ranged from support for smaller, attainable homes to safety and scale concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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