Commission approves RS‑10 rezoning for two parcels on North New Hope Road

The Metro Nashville Planning Commission voted to approve a rezoning that changes two parcels at 6258 and 6266 North New Hope Road from AR‑2A and RS‑15 to RS‑10, following staff recommendation that RS‑10 offers a suitable transition between surrounding uses.

A planning staff presenter described the northern parcel as zoned AR‑2A since 1975 and the southern parcel as RS‑15 since 1974, with surrounding land uses primarily single‑family and some two‑family residential. Staff said the site lies in a T3 Suburban Neighborhood Evolving policy area and noted the parcels front on a collector avenue, where some additional density can be appropriate.

Applicant Steve Sloan, who told the commission he purchased two lots in 2016 and sought the rezoning to adjust lot lines and avoid encroachment complications caused by existing structures that cross the current lot line, said the RS‑10 district would permit a reasonable transition and allow him to market the subdivided lot.

Les Banks spoke in opposition, citing concerns about increasing traffic and infrastructure strain from additional density in the area and requesting a traffic study; the applicant replied that previous nearby development went through traffic review and that the lot split and rezoning are intended to allow one lot to be sold.

Commissioners discussed neighborhood compatibility and traffic concerns; Commissioner Marshall said the requested change represents a modest increase in density that aligns with the T3 NE policy. The commission adopted staff’s recommendation to approve; the motion carried and the official roll call vote was not recorded in the transcript.

Decision: Rezoning to RS‑10 approved; staff recommendation adopted. The record notes that appeals of planning commission decisions may be filed in Davidson County chancery or circuit court within 60 days.