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Board approves 38-foot setback for River Drive two-family proposal
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a revised site plan moving two proposed single-family structures back to a 38-foot street setback, a change the applicant said addresses neighbors’ concerns. The vote was 5-0; the applicant must follow up with codes for permits.
The Metro Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals voted to grant a setback variance for a two-family dwelling on River Drive after the applicant revised the plan to increase the front setback to 38 feet.
Chair (speaker 1) recapped that the initial submittal proposed a 20-foot setback, then amended to 24 feet, and that the appellant had now submitted a plan showing a 38-foot setback with reduced building footprints. The applicant, who identified himself as Mina (speaker 4), told the board, "This is my 3rd time here in relation to this property... I proposed 20 feet... 2nd time I proposed 24... now pushing it back all the way 38 feet." Mina said the change was intended to address concerns raised at earlier hearings.
Board member (speaker 3) moved to approve the applicant’s most recent setback proposal of 38 feet; a colleague (speaker 5) seconded the motion. The board approved the motion by voice vote, and the chair announced, "Sir, you've been approved on a vote of 5 and 0." The chair instructed the applicant to follow up with the codes department beginning Monday for any building-permit approvals.
Why it matters: The setback determines how close new structures can be to the public right of way and can affect neighborhood character and sight lines. The applicant’s larger setback reduced the visible scale of the proposed buildings and helped secure unanimous support from the five members eligible to vote on the case.
Next steps: The applicant must complete any required permit work and follow codes-department instructions before construction begins.
