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During the initial voice vote, Councilmember Gadd registered an abstention; the chair asked whether she would like to pull a specific bill. Gadd changed her vote to yes, and the chair then stated the consent agenda passed with eight in favor, zero against and zero abstentions. Later in the meeting several bills that had been listed on the consent agenda were pulled for separate consideration (for example, BL 20 25 7 52/7 53 and several other zoning items were removed and discussed on third reading). The transcript lists the consent items by bill number and caption; many of those were then taken up individually or kept on consent and approved.

Notable consent items listed by caption during the meeting included:
- RS 20 25 13 56: Eleventh amendment to a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Square Investment Holdings LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building at 222 Second Avenue North.
- BL 20 25 13 70: Resolution authorizing the director of public property to exercise an option to purchase a flood-prone property at 4800 Blackman Court for Metro Water Services.
- Multiple ordinances accepting or abandoning public water, sanitary sewer, stormwater and utility easements for specific addresses (for example, 4500 Harding Pike, 4021 Mills Road, 813 Watts Lane, 6532 Edinburg Drive, 3606 Fairview Drive, 4057 Maxwell Road, 1 Terminal Drive/Donaldson Pike/BNA areas).
- Numerous zoning-map changes and specific-plan amendments listed by bill number (for example BL 20 25 8 29; BL 20 25 8 64–8 95 as listed in the agenda caption read into the record).

The transcript does not record a vote-by-name roll-call for every consent-item bill; the chair announced the consent agenda passed after the abstention was switched to yes. Individual bills subsequently pulled from consent were debated and voted on separately and are covered in separate articles. Where the transcript lists bills without further discussion, the item caption is recorded in the meeting record but no additional details (like staff report or developer presentation) appear in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/14/25 Metropolitan Council Committee: Planning & Zoning","oneSentenceSummary","The Metropolitan Council approved a large consent agenda at its July 14 meeting, covering lease amendments, property acquisitions, utility easement acceptances/abandonments, and numerous zoning-map and specific-plan items.","taxTitle","Planning & Zoning Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69309,"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},6173031,"Council approves Liberty Lane rezoning for 240-unit multifamily project after parking and traffic-calming changes",100,1823000,1923000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11&start=1823&end=1923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11/thumbnail_1823000.jpg","/articles/6173031/Tennessee/Council-approves-Liberty-Lane-rezoning-for-240-unit-multifamily-project-after-parking-and-traffic-calming-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173031-15421826979afd69f8dc43b7980ae9c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677672&Signature=V~jOSta7JvOWifq2k3ebJdq09OG93lU0I-2J2C8f12TWwROO4x7aeVvtLysm4wO6mIP4iNPOE2Wxb6PPifIHqE7VxXJFovnPwcA6RN3vx8JO~LQTD5AyoptoHicZddQUJCBgGncZMlhHOIAzf12QaJM4PYFU6fyjFg0CMXSO~cmfChpOKUxpPI~wo59yvcGV9DRezQBNvU0~4oUxMiyN5pDvTKBVhZo4a7m-iJCh8cF25fNlBBFcwNsXgfR4ZlfZRQkuqeoL7aSKwDbxX4xNwm~mrAfh2scAzsTJZA62eLDPgT7e5TlfUD9UuHQBoAUEdXVl4I3D7yrvHvldjHteUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council approved BL 20 25 8 88 on July 14, rezoning approximately 4.293 acres at Liberty Lane to a specific plan allowing 240 multifamily residential units. The companion bill, BL 20 25 8 89, authorizing building-material restrictions and requirements, was also approved.

Councilmember Webb introduced a sponsor amendment reflecting community meetings in which neighbors requested more parking. Webb said the project’s parking ratio would be increased from approximately 1.2 vehicles per unit to 1.3 vehicles per unit, and the developer agreed to add traffic-calming measures up to a specified dollar limit to address neighborhood concerns. The chair noted the amendment reflected community feedback; the amendment passed by voice vote and the bill as amended was approved by voice vote.

The transcript does not record a roll-call tally, developer remarks, or specific dollar amounts for traffic-calming measures beyond the chair’s description that they will be added “up to a certain dollar amount” to coincide with neighborhood requests. No explicit school-capacity mitigation or municipal funding commitments were recorded on this item.","BL 20 25 8 88 (and companion BL 20 25 8 89) passed after a sponsor amendment increased the parking ratio slightly and committed to adding traffic-calming measures to align with neighborhood requests; the project permits 240 multifamily units on roughly 4.293 acres.",{"_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},6173036,"Council OKs Ridgeview UDO amendment to permit 376 multifamily units with planning conditions",127,1635000,1762000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11&start=1635&end=1762","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11/thumbnail_1635000.jpg","/articles/6173036/Tennessee/Council-OKs-Ridgeview-UDO-amendment-to-permit-376-multifamily-units-with-planning-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173036-4ef7f2ac211dcd14904a7e13a3955761/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677672&Signature=JwD2Ddh0UD~FDN61WHbu4DQ~UMkfCc8P~dIcSyGNzUMZlEMIz-TAcBuhH64YSq1oGiFIX6EmvfPWbKpYQnoTG5g~t7WKc5hAmgYOg9OS1QRaef8bEn2qYxvRRBe79Zz0u~m6xYZg59IFbIEO6HyjwtYLpRoptX8PQaJMso7Kctl0iIHpXHAzBp7P1dQzEjuNg19J8VZylwp4PT2u3MRFko1nwDnr03ht7et1YIo7KX-RrYZOAr63xoDL0MJsxIF8yo6QeZoj6qTd~j9vtSNbGObdr49G8ZWm69qGh7qiyAI~BuLxtZ5oMxEp~EC9XyVPk0IX7ZpUBRiJHLHlr6aUKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council approved BL 20 25 8 77, an amendment to a portion of the Ridgeview Unified Development Overlay (UDO) that allows construction of 376 multifamily residential units on approximately 14.57 acres at Eagle View Boulevard and Baby Ruth Lane. The companion bill, BL 20 25 8 78, which authorizes building-material restrictions and requirements, was considered and approved alongside the primary ordinance.

An amendment to the bill, moved by Councilmember Benedict and seconded by Councilmember Allen, added 11 Planning Commission conditions of approval. Council staff described the conditions on the record; one highlighted requirement is that the final site plan must provide architectural elevations that comply with the architectural standards shown in the developer’s conceptual plan from the preliminary SP.

The amendment passed by voice vote, and the council voted to approve the bill as amended by voice vote. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally for the vote.

No public commenters or developer representatives are recorded in the transcript for this item. The Planning Commission conditions are attached to the ordinance via the adopted amendment and will be enforced during final site-plan review.","BL 20 25 8 77 and companion BL 20 25 8 78 were approved after the council adopted an amendment adding 11 Planning Commission conditions, including requirements for final site-plan architectural elevations consistent with conceptual standards.",{"_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},6173041,"Council approves Central Pike rezoning for 314-unit multifamily project with traffic signal condition",369,1318000,1687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11&start=1318&end=1687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11/thumbnail_1318000.jpg","/articles/6173041/Tennessee/Council-approves-Central-Pike-rezoning-for-314-unit-multifamily-project-with-traffic-signal-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173041-1d51258281346060eda08d26cfca1fef/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677672&Signature=f10jcwhQzuFK8L8xjgNS6k6B6nbSkcjYCGeFlTVswMYqv1Vne~IUS7I0udP1IXj7bw~cVmLgBpJ6w2MwhC6ax4f3FPQLGupkgjBDAjKQcXQ54Qjge5gAV08er8VWiEoaANHhDcaxEu9GwqyU~un1wcldFbC8N4oLnSmo7ptIl9KGs2FExTPf5rlzXLKxM0qX7xlUx2-Q2DVhbqE7EiHIhxrDqtcYwwyg9M75-kQ-wx-kVhzN-AuzKDTs9pMr8Y82JS4q2FHbxbTYYGyfgx3cn91Lk4LzXvanUS3YMbD7UjEmMq8hfTam3puhQetapB-6bJa7V2vh5B8PbtsYiQAnDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council voted July 14 to approve BL 20 25 8 68, rezoning roughly 27 acres on Central Pike to a specific plan that permits up to 314 multifamily residential units.

An amendment adopted during the meeting requires the developer to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Central Pike and North New Hope Road before issuance of use-and-occupancy permits for phase 1. The amendment also requires that the final design for the signal be coordinated with and approved by the Tennessee Department of Transportation prior to building-permit approval for phase 1.

Councilmember Allen raised a broader concern that several zoning measures on the day’s agenda together would add a significant number of school-age children to neighborhoods where nearby schools are at or over capacity; he asked whether the city has a plan to ensure school capacity keeps pace with new housing. The planning table responded that the issue involves school-districting and the school board and suggested a separate, detailed meeting to address that intersection of housing and school capacity. Councilmember Ellis later requested to be included in that follow-up because Smith Springs Elementary — an open-enrollment school adjacent to her district — is already at capacity.

The amendment requiring the traffic signal was described on the record and adopted by voice vote; the bill as amended passed by voice vote. The transcript does not contain a roll-call tally for the individual bill vote.

The ordinance amends Title 17 (the zoning ordinance) to permit the described residential density; the transcript records that the bill passed and that planning staff will coordinate final design as required by the amendment.","BL 20 25 8 68 was approved after an amendment requiring the developer to install a traffic signal at Central Pike and North New Hope Road prior to issuance of phase 1 use-and-occupancy permits and to coordinate final design with TDOT; the project permits up to 314 multifamily residential units on 27 acres.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6173045,"Council approves Cane Ridge zoning change to allow 58 single-family lots and 74 townhomes",202,1066000,1268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11&start=1066&end=1268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5383644-331b9526d278514b403cb676eaa7fe11/thumbnail_1066000.jpg","/articles/6173045/Tennessee/Council-approves-Cane-Ridge-zoning-change-to-allow-58-single-family-lots-and-74-townhomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173045-694d26d8e564b04c8a501d06cc6a35fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677672&Signature=iGapEG9AyGKBi5xom8CB0o6kJcGcTTDp2thhH8qFG47NvSDIKQnSEVywp80nihBfOCQyHLHqcGaCJcbDHNGI31B1vdHuuc7SDCxa75Ge7PyYLgtIMnxvamtfHp-RINUJTDLGixEcXxjO-2HWILzWi235wCCmhOGJsZONmRgLxaqxQ12RjHUa~9etjBictIwPdi0WAuEoiD94ZV03AYY5mrnOcc8UqugkPdnw~vjf1PfdsQf6yJcrTuYdEZxL1QOSC2wGSB0yOlu8~OSrRp2DSQij3wtxfOLWu4eXhcq-ZVC97~OOXFXI46jZR74I7JYlh7ZVt4P05zcIZw~nAwNMCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council on July 14 approved BL 20 25 7 52, an amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to rezone 39.27 acres near Cane Ridge Road to a specific plan allowing 58 single-family lots and 74 townhome/multifamily dwellings.

The vote followed review of an amendment that incorporated the Planning Commission’s conditions of approval. Matt Wilkinson of the Council Office summarized the amendment as adding the Planning Commission’s conditions to the corrected plan set, including updated landscape standards, a required 20-foot landscape buffer, revisions to illustrated plans and setback notes, and a provision for staff to evaluate right-of-way reservations and emergency access during final SP review. Wilkinson said there are 13 total planning conditions added to the corrected set of plans.

Councilmember Lee moved the bill; the amendment was adopted by voice vote. Councilmembers then voted to approve the bill as amended. The companion bill, BL 20 25 7 53, which authorizes related building material restrictions and requirements, was taken up after and approved by voice vote.

The council did not provide a roll-call tally in the transcript for the individual bill votes; the record shows the amendment and the final bill passed by voice vote. The Council’s chair asked the planning staff to explain the specific conditions, and Wilkinson read several of them into the record so they are attached to the ordinance through the amendment.

No additional binding commitments to school capacity, traffic mitigation beyond the listed planning conditions, or funding allocations were recorded in the discussion for this bill.

The ordinance amends Title 17 (the zoning ordinance) for the parcels described in the bill; the transcript records that the final motion carried and that the council intended to take up the companion building-material restrictions bill immediately afterward, which also carried.","The Metropolitan Council approved BL 20 25 7 52, amending zoning for about 39.27 acres in Cane Ridge to a specific plan permitting 58 single-family lots and 74 townhomes, with 13 Planning Commission conditions added as an amendment; companion measure BL 20 25 7 53 adopting building-material restrictions also passed.","actionData","errors"]

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