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Historic Zoning Commission recommends SP amendment for Seymour Avenue to Metro Council
Summary
The Historic Zoning Commission voted to recommend a site-plan (SP) amendment that would add four Seymour Avenue lots to an existing SP; staff recommended conditions on setbacks, unit width and design details before final review.
The Historic Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval to Metro Council of an amended preliminary site plan that would add four properties on the 800 block of Seymour Avenue to an existing SP covering nearby properties.
Staff told the commission the amendment would incorporate 832–836 Seymour Avenue into the SP that already includes properties on McPherson and West Eastland Avenue and that Metro Council’s approval of the rezoning amendment would return the application to the commission for detailed review of materials, fenestration and other design elements. Staff recommended four conditions: show the front setbacks for 830 and 840 Seymour Avenue on the site plan; limit the primary building width of units facing Seymour to 38 feet; incorporate visual design variations for the Seymour-facing units; and require the applicant to return to the commission to review materials, openings and utilities if Metro Council approves the SP amendment.
Staff described the proposed scheme as four units facing Seymour Avenue and four detached units along a private interior drive. Staff said preservation permits had been issued administratively for demolition of existing noncontributing structures on the lots and that staff had reviewed adjacent blocks (900 blocks of Seymour, Pettway and West Eastland avenues) to evaluate context. Staff found the proposed 1½-story front units and a two‑story rear form could be compatible if the 38‑foot width limit and other conditions were met.
Architect Matt Sutton, one of the project’s designers, told commissioners the team would accommodate the 38‑foot width limit and planned design variations and said the private drive is two‑way for its first leg then becomes one‑way as it continues through the site. Commissioners asked for clarification that the drive would be private and intended only for the units within the SP; Sutton confirmed that is correct.
Commissioners voiced support for staff’s analysis and conditions. Commissioner Mosley moved to recommend approval to Metro Council; a second was recorded and the motion passed.
If Metro Council approves the SP amendment, the commission will review final materials, rhythm and proportions for consistency with the district’s design guidelines.
