Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals

Agenda Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, August 26, 2021 Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals - 5:30 p.m. Dr. J. Deotha Malone Council Chambers Gallatin City Hall • Call to Order • Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call • May 27, 2021 Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Minute REGULAR AGENDA 1. GMBZA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-003 CUP-2021-0010 TULIP POPLAR MINI STORAGE GREENLID DESIGN, LLC THE OWNER AND APPLICANT REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TULIP POPLAR MINI-STORAGE, TO PERMIT A LIMITED WAREHOUSING USE, PER SECTION 08.02.010.C OF THE GALLATIN ZONING ORDINANCE, ON A 3.63 +/- ACRE PARCEL (TAX MAP 126I GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00), ZONED CS-COMMERCIAL SERVICES, LOCATED SOUTH OF TULIP POPLAR DRIVE AND EAST OF SR 109. 2. GMBZA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-004 VAR-2021-0014 TULIP POPLAR MINI STORAGE GREENLID DESIGN, LLC THE OWNER AND APPLICANT REQUEST A BUILDING SETBACK VARIANCE OF 90 FEET AND A BUILDING SETBACK VARIANCE OF 60 FEET FROM ADJACENT MAJOR THOROUGHFARE ROADWAYS ON A 3.63 +/- ACRE PARCEL (TAX MAP 126I, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00), ZONED CS-COMMERCIAL SERVICES, LOCATED SOUTH OF TULIP POPLAR DRIVE AND EAST OF SR109. 3. OTHER BUSINESS 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. MOVE TO ADJOURN  MINUTES OF THE GALLATIN MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING May 27, 2021 Members Present Staff Present Jimmy Moore, Chair William McCord, Director of Planning Jeannie Gregory Josh King, Assistant Director of Planning John Puryear Leticia Alexander, Staff Attorney Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Absent Others Present Drew Schreiner, Vice Chair None The Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals met in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., in the Dr. J. Deotha Malone Council Chambers of Gallatin City Hall. Mr. Jimmy Moore, Chair, called the meeting to order. Chair Moore led the invocation and Ms. Gregory led the pledge of allegiance. Ms. Mudrak called the roll. Chair Moore motioned to approve the December 17, 2020 Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes. Mr. Puryear seconded the motion and the motion passed by roll call vote of 3 ayes; 0 nays. Agenda Item 1: GMBZA Resolution No. 2021-002 – Dowell’s Renterprise Triplex – Conditional Use Permit (CUP- 2021-0009) – Dowell’s Renterprise, LLC – The owner and applicant request approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Dowell’s Renterprise Triplex, to permit a multi-family residential dwelling development, per Section 06.05.020.C of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, on a 1.05 +/- acre parcel (Tax Map 126B, Group A, Parcel 016.00) – zoned R15-Medium Density Residential District, located at 657 Red River Road. Mr. Josh King, Assistant Director of Planning, described the request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to add a three (3) unit multi-family residential dwelling on a 1.05 +/- acre parcel, located at 657 Red River Road. Multi-family residential is permitted in the R15-Medium Density Residential District zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The existing residential structure on the property will remain. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2021-002. He added that, if the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the applicant will submit a site plan for Planning Commission approval. Chair Moore opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak; therefore, Chair Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. John Dowell, with Dowell’s Renterprise, LLC, owner and applicant, attended the meeting. Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes 2 May 27, 2021 Chair Moore asked Mr. Dowell how many units currently exist on the property. Mr. Dowell said one unit currently exists on the property and will remain. Mr. Puryear asked about density. Mr. King said the density allowed is four (4) units per acre. Mr. Puryear asked if public notification was provided. Mr. King said the public was notified and no comments were submitted to Staff. Ms. Gregory motioned to approve Resolution No. 2021-002. Chair Moore seconded the motion and the motion passed by 3 ayes; 0 nays. Item 2: Other Business Election of Officers Chair Moore indicated there is still one unfilled seat on the Board. Mr. Puryear motioned to keep the officer slate as it is, with Chair Moore, Vice Chair Schreiner, and Mr. Puryear, Secretary. Ms. Gregory seconded the motion and the motion passed by 3 ayes; 0 nays. Item 3: Announcements Mr. King informed the Board that there are no Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals cases for next month. Item 4: Adjourn There being no further business to discuss, Chair Moore adjourned the meeting at 5:46 P.M. Respectively Submitted: ________________________________ Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Approved: ________________________________ ____________________________ Jimmy Moore, Chair John Puryear, Secretary  ITEM 1 GMBZA Resolution No. 2021-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GALLATIN MUNICIPAL BOARD OF WNING APPEALS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIMITED WAREHOUSING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES USE, ON A 3.63 +/- ACRE PARCEL, ZONED CS - COMMERCIAL SERVICES, LOCATED SOUTH OF TULIP POPLAR DR AND WEST OF TN- 109 (TAX MAP 1261, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00) (CUP-2021-0010). WHEREAS, THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS considered the Conditional Use Permit request for Tulip Poplar Mini Storage, a limited warehousing commercial activities use, located south of Tulip Poplar Drive and West ofTN-109 (Tax Map 1261, Group A, Parcel 003.00), submitted by the applicant, GreenLID Design, on August 26, 2021; and WHEREAS, THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS reviewed the application materials and supporting documentation submitted by the applicant; the analysis, findings, and recommendations presented by City Staff and in the Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report; and the evidence and testimony presented during the meeting, and held a public hearing as required by Article 15, Section 15.06.020 G.Z.O.; and WHEREAS, THE CITY OF GALLATIN MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS is required in its deliberations, pursuant to Gallatin Zoning Ordinance Section 15.04.028.F, to indicate the specific section of the Zoning Ordinance of Gallatin, Tennessee, under which the permit is being considered and state specific findings and any special conditions imposed in granting a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the Section 08.02.010.C of the Zoning Ordinance of Gallatin, Tennessee classifies Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities as a Conditional Use in the CS- Commercial Services zone district, and the Board of Zoning Appeals considers the use to comply with the General Requirements and Special Conditions for Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities as described in Section 15.06.060 and Section 15.06.060.E. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GALLATIN MUNICIPAL BOARD OF WNING APPEALS in its deliberations finds that the applicant meets the Standards for a Conditional Use set forth in Gallatin Zoning Ordinance Sections 15.06.030 and 15.06.040 as follows: Section 1. The Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals in its deliberations finds that the applicant meets the General Requirements for a Conditional Use Permit and Special Conditions for Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities set forth in Gallatin Zoning Ordinance §15.06.060 and §15.06.060.E as follows: 1. In addition to the standards contained in this ordinance for a Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities, the Board of Zoning Appeals specifically finds that there will be no adverse impact upon adjoining properties or the neighborhood in which such use is proposed. In making this finding, the Board shall consider the effect upon traffic congestion, overcrowding of schools,  ITEM 1 availability of necessary public utilities, suitability of the site for the use, and such other factors as determined by the Board. The use is so designed, located, and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety, and welfare will be protected since the impact of the Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities will not adversely impact density in the neighborhood or create traffic congestion, mcrease flooding, or create the potential to adversely affect school capacity issues.; 2. The use will not adversely affect other property in the area in which it is located. 3. The use is within the provisions of "Conditional Uses" as set forth in this ordinance. 4. The use conforms to all applicable provisions of this ordinance for the CS - Commercial Services Zone District and is necessary for public convenience in this location. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS approves a Conditional Use Permit request for a Limited Warehousing-Commercial Activities facility located north of Tulip Poplar Drive and East of TN- 109 (Tax Map 1261, Group A, Parcel 003.00) with the following conditions: 1. Applicant will be required to submit a full Site Plan to the Planning Commission to show the intended layout of this site. The application must meet all of the regulations adopted by the City of Gallatin including but not limited to: • Addresses must be assigned by E-911 at the Site Plan stage. • The development is subject to the Gallatin Department of Electricity's (GDE) Underground Policy. • All of GDE's existing facilities that are required to be relocated will be at developer's expense. • Special attention to the landscape buffer along TN-109 and preserving mature trees to the greatest extent possible, supplementing with evergreen trees as needed 2. Submit two (2) half-size corrected and folded copies, including one digital copy (PDF & DWG), of the Conditional Use Permit plans to the Planning Department for review and approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS that this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the public welfare requiring such. IT IS SO ORDERED. PRESENT AND VOTING AYE:  ITEM 1 NAY: DATED: 08/26/2021 Jimmy Moore, Chairman John Puryear, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Susan High-McAuley City Attorney  ITEM 1 PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Conditional Use Permit for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) Located at 657 Red River Road Date: May 24, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST: OWNER AND APPLICANT REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TULIP POPLAR MINI-STORAGE, TO PERMIT A LIMITED WAREHOUSING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES USE, PER SECTION 08.02.010.C OF THE GALLATIN ZONING ORDINANCE, ON A 3.63 +/- ACRE PARCEL (TAX MAP 126I, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00), ZONED CS – COMMERCIAL SERVICES, LOCATED SOUTH OF TULIP POPLAR DRIVE AND EAST OF TN-109. OWNER: JOHN AND CAROL HAMILTON APPLICANT: ANDY LEATH, GREENLID DESIGN STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF GMBZA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-010 STAFF CONTACT: JOSH KING MBZA MEETING DATE: AUGUST 26, 2021 PROPERTY OVERVIEW: OWNER AND APPLICANT REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TULIP POPLAR MINI-STORAGE, TO PERMIT A LIMITED WAREHOUSING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES USE, PER SECTION 08.02.010.C OF THE GALLATIN ZONING ORDINANCE, ON A 3.63 +/- ACRE PARCEL (TAX MAP 126I, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00), ZONED CS – COMMERCIAL SERVICES, LOCATED SOUTH OF TULIP POPLAR DRIVE AND EAST OF TN-109. A limited warehousing-commercial activities use requires a conditional use permit in the CS – Commercial Services zone district. The adjacent property owners were notified by mail about the Conditional Use Permit request and a sign was posted on the site. A Public Hearing shall be held on the item at the meeting. Staff recommends approval of GMBZA Resolution No. 2021-010. The use is consistent with other uses in the area. CASE BACKGROUND: Property History and Previous Approvals The property (TAX MAP 126I, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00) is currently vacant and has never been platted nor addressed. It was once part of a larger tract of land bifurcated during construction of TN- 109 and the Nashville Pike interchange. CUP for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) August 26, 2021 On May 1, 1979, the City Council adopted a new Zoning Ordinance and Map (Ordinance No. 079- 92). This property was zoned CS – Commercial Service at that time and has remained such. DISCUSSION: Proposed Development Owner and applicant request approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage, to permit a limited warehousing commercial activities use, per section 08.02.010.C of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, on a 3.63 +/- acre parcel (Tax Map 126i, Group A, Parcel 003.00), zoned CS – Commercial Services, located south of Tulip Poplar Drive and east of TN-109. (Attachment 1-1 and Attachment 1-2) The applicant has not submitted a complete site plan for the project but has submitted a conditional use sketch for the Board’s consideration. If the CUP is approved, the applicant will need to submit a full site plan for Gallatin Municipal Regional Planning Commission review and approval. This will require additional details of bulk, area and yard regulations, bufferyards, driveways, and on site circulation, including but not limited to sidewalks, parking layout, stormwater capacity and design. No portion of the lot is within a special flood hazard area according to FEMA FIRM Map, Community Panel No. 47165CO314G, dated April 17, 2012. The property is in Zone “X.” Adjacent or Area Uses The adjacent property to the east is vacant and zoned CS - Commercial Services. To the north across the CSX railroad tracks is a multifamily zoned MU- Mixed Use. Directly to the South is the TN-109 and Nashville Pike interchange. Adjacent to the west of the property is TN-109, a controlled access freeway. Gallatin on the Move 2020 General Development and Transportation Plan The Gallatin on the Move 2020 General Development Plan designates the property as part of the Commercial Corridor Character Area (Attachment 1-4). Commercial/Retail are listed as primary land uses for this character area. Included with the character area intent are: “Provide through transportation, land use and other physical enhancements an environment that provides a distinct sense of place, not just another commercial strip” and “Discourage continuous ribbons of automobile-oriented commercial development along major corridors.” The development strategies also indicate: “Increase landscaping along the corridor, including in and along parking lots to provide shade, reduce impervious surfaces, shield parking areas, and improve the appearance of individual sites and the entire corridor.” Staff supports the applicant’s Conditional Use Permit Application, provided a full site plan is prepared and approved by the Planning Commission to ensure the use is compatible with other structures in the area. 2 CUP for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) August 26, 2021 Access This site is currently only accessible from Tulip Poplar Drive. TN-109 is a controlled access freeway. A future site plan shall show an interconnected driveway to the property on the east for when it develops. Sidewalks will also be required on Tulip Poplar Drive. Parking Table 11-01, Section A of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance sets parking for Convenience Storage at 1 space per 10 storage units plus 1 space for every 300 feet of office. As shown on the conditional use permit exhibit, final site plan will require 13 parking spaces. 129 units of storage and no office. At the final site plan stage the total number of parking spaces will reflect the intensity of the development proposed by the applicant. Architectural Features The applicant has not submitted architectural elevations at this time. This will be a requirement for site plan approval. The plans shall demonstrate compliance with Section 13.08.010, Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, Basic Design Criteria and Section 15.06.060.E.3 of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance. The elevation change between this site and TN-109 is a concern given the higher visibility of these units from the major arterial roadway. Signage No signage has been proposed for this development. If any signs are proposed, the owner and applicant shall submit a signage plan meeting the requirements of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, Article 13, Section 13.07, and obtain sign permits from the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signage on site. General Requirements for Conditional Use Permit Section 15.06.040 of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance outlines the general requirements for granting a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant's request meets the general requirements as listed below. A Conditional Use Permit shall only be granted if the Board finds that it: A. Is so designed, located, and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected; • The request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Limited Warehousing Commercial Use, on Tax Map 126i, Group A, Parcel 003.00, located south of Tulip Poplar Drive and East of TN- 109, will not significantly impact the public health, safety, or welfare of the area. The development will be required to meet all of the requirements of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, with exceptions to the required minimum setback to be voted on under a separate variance case. • The Limited Warehousing Commercial use will utilize public water, sanitary sewer, and power sources from the appropriate utility companies. • As shown on the conceptual sketch, parking for 13 vehicles will be provided for the self storage facility. Without a formal site plan specific parking requirements and location cannot be determined. 3 CUP for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) August 26, 2021 B. Will not adversely affect other property in the area in which it is located; • The property is immediately surrounded by other properties zoned CS – Commercial Services and are currently undeveloped. • The self storage development should not adversely affect other properties in the area. The development will not create unusual noise, light, or other adverse conditions, which would violate the Performance Standards Regulations of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, Section 13.02. The owner and applicant indicated that the facility shall comply with all Performance Standards Regulations of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance. C. Is within the provisions of "Conditional Uses" as set forth in this Ordinance; • Limited Warehousing Commercial Use is a conditional use commercial activity in the CS - Commercial Services zone district per Section 08.02.010.C, D. Conforms to all applicable provisions of this Ordinance for the district in which it is to be located and is necessary for public convenience in that location. • This use does comply with the bulk regulations of the CS zone district. • If approved, a building permit application shall be submitted to the Code Department meeting all applicable regulations of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance. Special Conditions for Commercial Activities Section 15.06.060.E of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance outlines special conditions for Limited Warehousing Activities. The applicant's request generally meets all of the special conditions as listed below. Notwithstanding other issues of Code compliance, a Conditional Use Permit shall be granted provided that the Board finds that: E. Special Conditions for Limited Warehousing 1. The location, size, and design of such facility shall be compatible with development in the surrounding area. The development is proposed on a commercially zoned vacant parcel immediately surrounded by commercially zoned vacant parcels. 2. There shall be provided along the entire site boundary fencing, screening, and landscaping, as appropriate to protect adjoining properties. A full fence and landscape screening to meet or exceed the GZO standards is shown on the exhibit and greater detail will be required at the final site plan stage. 3. The use of buildings in which the exterior facade is comprised of metal construction or metal siding shall be prohibited unless approved as an alternative material by the Planning Commission according to provisions of Section 13.08.010 D. Buildings facades visible from a street or residential area shall be designed according to the provisions of Section 13.08 of this Ordinance, and shall be constructed primarily of brick, or stone, or combinations thereof, or combinations of materials deemed acceptable by the Board. Building facades not visible from a street or residential area may be constructed of aluminum siding, vinyl siding, or fiber cement siding. Building materials used in 4 CUP for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) August 26, 2021 the construction of the units shall not contain bright, vivid colors. The use of primary, secondary or other bright, bold colors on building facades, roofs, doors, window frames, or awnings shall be prohibited. Colors used in the development shall be subdued, with natural earth tones and colors compatible with surrounding development predominating. At the full site plan submittal, full color architectural elevations of all the proposed buildings will be required. The applicant has acknowledged their intent to comply with the architectural provisions outlined in this section of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance by including a plan note: “Proposed buildings to be constructed of stone and brick.” 4. The off-street parking requirements shall be based upon a recommendation from the Planning Commission. All parking areas and driveways shall be paved. All of the parking areas are shown to be striped and paved including 1 ADA accessible space. 5. All buildings shall be separated by a minimum of thirty (30) feet. Buildings show on the concept site plan are illustrating a minimum of 30 feet of separation between structures on this site. 6. The setback for such activities shall be 100 feet from a major thoroughfare. Under a separate application, the developer of this parcel has requested a variance from the 100 foot setback requirement due to site specific conditions. Staff is recommending approval on a separate variance for this development (VAR-2021-0014) Planning Department Comments The Planning Department reviewed and commented on the Conditional Use Permit. These are included as conditions of approval. Engineering Division Comments The Engineering Division reviewed and commented on the Conditional Use Permit. These are included as conditions of approval. Other Departmental Comments The other City Departments reviewed and commented on the Conditional Use Permit with the following comments: • Additional addresses must be assigned by E-911 at the site plan stage. • The development is subject to the Gallatin Department of Electricity’s (GDE) Underground Policy. • All of GDE’s existing facilities that are required to be relocated will be at developer’s expense. Findings The owner and applicant submitted responses addressing the General Requirements and Special Conditions pertaining to the proposed Conditional Use Permit for a Limited Warehousing Commercial use, which is included as part of the Conditional Use Permit request. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends approval of GMBZA Resolution No. 2021-010. 5 CUP for Tulip Poplar Mini-Storage (CUP-2021-0010) August 26, 2021 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1-1 Location Map Attachment 1-2 Tulip Polar Self Storage, Conditional Use Permit Sketch Attachment 1-3 Surrounding Zoning Map Attachment 1-4 Gallatin on the Move 2020 Plan Commercial Corridor Character Area 6  ATTACHMENT 1-1 Tulip Poplar Mini Storage SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE 0 190 380 .,,..., ,..,ft,~U ( fUtL)l / DISCLAIMER : THIS MAP IS FOR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT WAS CONSTRUCTED FROM PROPERTY INFORMATION I f Feet I RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS AND IS NOT CONCLUSIVE AS TO LOCATION OF PROPERTY OR LEGAL OWNERSHIP. ... .... . ',/' MAP DATE: August 23, 2021  7\/illV\ISns I/ZS 33S5 3NN 3l 'A.1 Nllv'lW; ~gJ l::13N Vl/ns 3fll~O l;fV7dOd d~~~ 0 3911~0.LS :~t•sns vzs VII ~llldOd dlln.L \ \ \ \ \ I ~I I .;i,,~ - 1~ : !' § ' ' \ \ \ \ \ \ ATTACHMENT 1-2 I ✓ \,, / , ' 'I  ATTACHMENT Gallatin an the Move 2020 1-3 General Development and Transportation Plan Chapter 3: Community Character Map COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR • Medium to High General Description of Existing Development Patterns These Commercial Corridors include a mix of larger-scale Transportation commercial development that fronts the corridor, with • Medium level of service undeveloped farmland and rapidly-developing residential areas • Medium level of connectivity located behind commercial frontage. Buildings are typically single- story, single-use and are generally separated from the street and • Properties accessed by public roads sidewalk by parking lots. • Regular-shaped, medium-to-long blocks Location • Roads characterized by a mix of curb, Areas within this character area include the following: gutter with sidewalk and grassy • US-31 E/Nashville Pike from SR-25 to SR- I09 Bypass swales all with a low-to-medium level • US-31 E/Nashville Pike from the west city limits (City of of pedestrian orientation Hendersonville border) to SR- I09 Bypass • Bike lanes/routes • US-31 E/East Broadway between Triple Creek Park and Reynolds Street (north side of the street) Infrastructure • Hancock Street south of US-31 E/Nashville Pike to SR- • Public water and sewer available 109 Bypass • Civic spaces such as greenways, parks, Intent common areas The development pattern for established and emerging corridors Greenspace should seek to: • Adjacent Preserve areas ■ Provide through transportation, land use and other physical • Neighborhood and pocket parks enhancements an environment that provides a distinct sense • Community gardens of place, not just another commercial strip ■ Discourage continuous ribbons of automobile-oriented Primary Land Uses commercial development along major corridors • Small and large-scale apartments and town homes ■ Organize nodal commercial development opportunities at intersections with major streets and new secondary roads • Office ■ Permit development of suburban commercial and residential • Vertical Mixed Use development along arterial roadways with master planning to • Commercial/Retail (including grocery address access management and design that is consistent with stores, home improvement stores, community character restaurants, hotels) ■ Improve traffic flow by consolidating driveways and Appropriate Intensity encouraging interparcel access • 0.75 FAR ■ Provide sidewalks and a more pedestrian-friendly environment by incorporating landscaped buffers between the Applicable Zoning Districts roadway and sidewalks, placing buildings closer to the street, and locating parking to the rear of buildings Existing Zoning Districts • PGC, MU, MRO, GO ■ Encourage mixed use development ■ Reflect quality materials and design (related to the building, Proposed Zoning Distn"cts the site, and signage) • Mixed-Use Node (new) • CS, CG with Corridor Overlay (new) 3-38 G~~w2020 _M_A_a _E_C-En-~-ne-er-i ~- a-nd_C_on-su-W-~- ~ - ~- r-aje_ct_6_15- I--0-~-00_3_9 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~  Gallatin an the Move 2020 Chapter 3: Community Character Map ATTACHMENT 1-3 General Development and Transportation Plan ■ Provide shade, reduce impervious surfaces, shield parking areas, and improve the appearance of individual sites and the entire corridor with quality landscaping Development Strategies ■ Encourage retrofitting of existing strip development into pedestrian-scale interconnected nodes ■ Limit signs and billboards ■ Cluster high-density development at nodes along the corridor, such as major intersections ■ Depict clear physical boundaries and transitions between the edge of the character area and adjacent character areas, in Existing commercial corridor area along particularly those that include residential uses Nashville Pike near Vol State ■ Strengthen pedestrian connections to adjacent residential areas ■ Increase landscaping along the corridor, including in and along parking lots to provide shade, reduce impervious surfaces, shield parking areas, and improve the appearance of individual sites and the entire corridor ■ Plan for community street network that creates rather than hinders opportunities for walking, biking and providing future public transit ■ Establish pedestrian-oriented building setbacks ■ Guide building and site design, including parking lot configuration and streetscape features Emerging commercial corridor along Nashville Pike west of Gallatin ■ Find an appropriate balance between residential and commercial uses within mixed use developments ■ Organize new development a nodal fashion with nodal commercial/mixed use development opportunities at intersections with major streets and new secondary roads. Areas between these development nodes along the corridor provide opportunities for development of higher intensity residential uses that would create more housing choices for the City that are in proximity to commercial areas and major transportation arteries. Implementation Measures r:Jr Amend Mixed-Use districts r:JiF Mixed-Use Node zoning district (new) Quality office development along the Commercial Corridor on Nashville Pike includes r:Jr Corridor Overlay District quality building materials, landscaping and preservation of mature trees •~- CT _E_C_E_~-m-ee-ri-~- a-nd_ _ Co_ns-uW _n_~_loc - ~- r-c - 3-39 G~.,,~w~ yro 6_1_5-l-0- 7--0-0-39_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2020 ITEM 2 ITEM 2 ITEM 2 ATTACHMENT 2-1 ATTACHMENT 2-2 ATTACHMENT 2-3 ATTACHMENT 2-3 ATTACHMENT 2-4 ATTACHMENT 2-4