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Stormwater commission approves buffer variances, mitigation plan for 5330 Charlotte Pike redevelopment
Summary
The Stormwater Management Commission approved variances allowing limited buffer encroachments and maintenance within the floodway buffer for a renovation at 5330 Charlotte Pike, after applicants presented mitigation including expanded green space, culvert relocation and planting plans.
The Stormwater Management Commission voted to approve variances and a mitigation plan for a redevelopment at 5330 Charlotte Pike on its May meeting, allowing limited encroachments into zone 1 and zone 2 floodway buffers and permitting continuous mowing and maintenance in specified buffer areas.
Stormwater staff told the Commission the project is intended to address legacy stormwater problems by raising finished floor elevations, removing buildings from the mapped floodway and reducing impervious cover. Staff said the mitigation offered appeared sufficient and recommended coordination with Metro Water staff about whether a formal no‑rise analysis would be required.
The applicant team, represented in…
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