Davidson East: East Nashville, Inglewood, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory

[smeagolsfree]

15 hours ago, 37206dude said:

So I got a notice that apparently one of my neighbors (near 5 points) is applying to construct a single family house without building sidewalks or paying into the sidewalk fund (124 S 12th St, permit #20190018835).

I think that there is already a sidewalk.  How does this work?  Are they supposed to build a new one?

It depends from my understanding. If you build a new building or add 25% onto a existing structure, you are required to replace the sidewalk if one exist or if there is not one build one depending on what the plan  is for the neighborhood.  I still get confused by all of this and Metro has made a mess of this, especially in the Nations. If you want to get a variance, you have to go in front of the BZA to appeal your case.

In the Nations Metro has screwed the pouch allowing a hodgepodge of sidewalks , variances, set backs, screwed up 0 lot lines. On Hwy 12 there are instances of sidewalks to nowhere that run 100 feet in the middle of nowhere and end.

I can go on all day about how screwed up the way Metro handles things, but would be wasted energy, but I think that answered your question, yes they are required to build a new one, when a perfectly good one exist.

[DJIII]

16 hours ago, 37206dude said:

So I got a notice that apparently one of my neighbors (near 5 points) is applying to construct a single family house without building sidewalks or paying into the sidewalk fund (124 S 12th St, permit #20190018835).

I think that there is already a sidewalk.  How does this work?  Are they supposed to build a new one?

There's a lot of murkiness to the sidewalk ordinance.  From talking with a council rep, it is in need of revision as there are a few unforseen loopholes  & gray area that popped up since it was passed.  However, it has collected $3M for the dedicated sidewalk fund, so by that measure, it has been a success.  I do not believe that the Zoning board is in the business of asking people to rip up perfectly good sidewalks and move them 2 feet back.  I think that is a CHOICE the builder has, especially if they just want to run their bulldozers over the existing sidewalks in the course of building and not worry about the damage done to those sidewalks.  I think a major issue is every new build is filling out a variance request as kind of a scratch-off lotto ticket because the rule is so unclear that you may just get lucky & get a variance and save $5,000 on your build.  in my area I just saw a lot get a 'variance' that required them to pay into the fund, and leave the existing sidewalks.  We should not be wasting taxpayer dollars on those situations.  That should just be a standard choice IMO.  If there are sidewalks in good condition you should just get to leave them (& pay the standard fee into the fund), without any applying for a variance.   But there's a lot of 'In my opinion' and 'i'm not sure' in there so it's not terribly valuable info.  But it is my best try at understanding the current situation.  

Edited May 18, 2019 by DJIII

[markhollin]

Boscobil, Phase II, Envision Cayce (4 stories, about 120 units) update. Starting on  first level.

Looking north from intersection of 6th Street South and Lenore St:

Looking NE from intersection of 6th Street South and Lenore St:




Looking south from South 6th St., 1/2 block north of Lenore St:

[GregH]

On 5/18/2019 at 7:55 AM, smeagolsfree said:

In the Nations Metro has screwed the pouch allowing a hodgepodge of sidewalks , variances, set backs, screwed up 0 lot lines.

I've seen one in the Nations where (presumably to avoid taking down a large old tree) the sidewalks are set back maybe 10 ft from the street. But they go all the way to the lot lines, so if the neighbors ever want or need to put in sidewalks it will be a mess to get them linked up.

[markhollin]

Kroger expansion on Gallatin Ave. update.

Looking SE from Het's Pizza parking lot near intersection of Gallatin Ave. and Seymour Ave:

[bwithers1]

On ‎5‎/‎17‎/‎2019 at 4:23 PM, 37206dude said:

So I got a notice that apparently one of my neighbors (near 5 points) is applying to construct a single family house without building sidewalks or paying into the sidewalk fund (124 S 12th St, permit #20190018835).

I think that there is already a sidewalk.  How does this work?  Are they supposed to build a new one?

@37206dude That notice was so screwed up that the item is being deferred so that a correct (or correct) notice can be sent.  Apparently the notice referenced an office building and Council District 17, rather than a single-family home in District 6. 

This is almost certainly the double-lot at the corner of 12th/Russell in East End where a single-family home design has already been approved by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission https://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2018 Meetings/06-20-18/SR 124 South 12th Street.pdf. 

What typically happens for corner lots is that the Sidewalk Bill requirements are only applied to the front side of the parcel, not the sides.  In Conservation Overlays, the Metro Historic Zoning Commission typically sends a letter supporting keeping the existing sidewalk pattern in place, which ultimately results in applicants not constructing new sidewalks or contributing to the in-lieu fee.  

But it all depends.  There is a house on South 10th Street in East End's Conservation Overlay area that was demolished and is being replaced by a two-family dwelling.  This is a different situation than an infill project between a number of contributing structures that are unlikely to be redeveloped unless there is a fire, etc. 

The variance that I supported there was to maintain the existing planting strip along S 10th (which does not meet Collector Street standards) but to widen the sidewalk itself to Collector Street standards.  Under this scenario, if followed, if/when the other non-contributing houses on S 10th are redeveloped a similar pattern could be followed so that the existing 2' planting strip would remain but that an 8' sidewalk would be constructed along each parcel frontage until ultimately the sidewalk from Shelby to Fatherland would be widened to support additional pedestrian activity and safety.  

Edited May 21, 2019 by bwithers1

[markhollin]

Up-Down, a popular arcade bar in some midwest cities, has been approved by MDHA Design Review Committee to adaptively reuse the structure at 927 Woodland St.

It has been named one of The 10 Best Arcade Bars in America by Game Informer. Up-Down is a 21-and-older arcade bar featuring games from the '80s and '90s, pinball machines, skeeball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming and more, according to its website.

The games costs “just 25 cents,” while the menu boasts an “extensive craft beer selection” and “house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.”

More at NBJ here, including a slide show of interior of one of their locations in Milwaukee:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/05/21/popular-arcade-bar-coming-to-five-points.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[bwithers1]

5 minutes ago, markhollin said:

MDHA Design Review Committee approved plans for adaptive reuse of structure at 927 Woodland St.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21069760/mdha-oks-rolling-mill-hill-tower-plan

 

I am glad to see things moving along with this property.  I had met with the property owner and his team a while back to discuss his plans for an adaptive reuse of this former warehouse building into a mixed-use concept.  I did support a variance hearing at the BZA to allow him to keep the existing pull-in parking along the Woodland Street frontage.  That's not ideal, certainly, but at the same time we are not yet at the point that expensive demolitions make sense for new-build projects even in this area of Five Points.  There is also the matter of the overhead power lines along the north side of Woodland Street that limit the ability to bring structures of any height up to the sidewalk anyway, which results in fairly deep utility easement setback requirements along the north side of Woodland.  And parking demand is only going to continue to increase.

With both this property and the collection of three properties closer to Five Points on the same block of Woodland being renovated in the near future, the 900 blocks of Woodland Street will soon become a truly mixed-use community with contemporary or post-industrial stylings.  This pocket will be like its own subdistrict amid the surrounding historic context of Five Points proper.

[grilled_cheese]

Not that long ago it was still a little sketch to walk from/to either Five Points or Edgefield along that stretch.  Always thought about it filling in and sounds like it is getting closer and closer.

[markhollin]

Explore Community School at Envision Cayce (3 stories) update. Topped out.

Rendering:

Looking south:

Looking SW from near intersection of South 9th St. and Sevier St:

[GregH]

23 hours ago, bwithers1 said:

What typically happens for corner lots is that the Sidewalk Bill requirements are only applied to the front side of the parcel, not the sides. 

Is there a good reason for this? It seems like it's sacrificing a lot of sidewalk feet that would otherwise get built.

[markhollin]

Mayor Briley has proposed spending $1.3 million on a planning, open space and infrastructure study for the Cumberland River's East Bank, according to Metro's recently released capital improvements budget. Briley said the study will help determine how to increase the city's supply of housing and office space on the land surrounding Nissan Stadium. 

It's not uncommon to see mixed-use developments around sports venues. In fact, mixed-use stadium districts have emerged as a way to drive the job creation and development surge that cities crave when they subsidize sports stadiums and, in some cases, another tax-revenue stream to pay off the debt incurred by the stadium.

That's the case with Nashville's forthcoming Major League Soccer stadium. The team owners have the right to develop 10 acres of publicly owned land at the fairgrounds, where MarketStreet Enterprises plans to build a mixed-use project with housing, office space and a hotel.

Using that model, Briley's study could unlock new revenue for financing improvements at the 20-year-old Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans. In 2017, Metro consultants found Nissan needed nearly $300 million worth of renovations over the next 20 years.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/05/22/mayor-briley-pitches-1-3study-to-reimagine-the.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[bwithers1]

4 hours ago, GregH said:

Is there a good reason for this? It seems like it's sacrificing a lot of sidewalk feet that would otherwise get built.

Yes, maybe.  It's an equity issue:  constructing houses on corner lots would be considerably more expensive than on mid-block parcels if this approach were not taken.  At least it's a consistent approach. 

There have been CMs who have taken approaches that are much less consistent, or that involve upzoning properties from RS to RM20 and then also asking the BZA to exempt the development from any sidewalk construction or in-lieu contribution requirements ...

[bwithers1]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

Mayor Briley has proposed spending $1.3 million on a planning, open space and infrastructure study for the Cumberland River's East Bank, according to Metro's recently released capital improvements budget. Briley said the study will help determine how to increase the city's supply of housing and office space on the land surrounding Nissan Stadium. 

It's not uncommon to see mixed-use developments around sports venues. In fact, mixed-use stadium districts have emerged as a way to drive the job creation and development surge that cities crave when they subsidize sports stadiums and, in some cases, another tax-revenue stream to pay off the debt incurred by the stadium.

That's the case with Nashville's forthcoming Major League Soccer stadium. The team owners have the right to develop 10 acres of publicly owned land at the fairgrounds, where MarketStreet Enterprises plans to build a mixed-use project with housing, office space and a hotel.

Using that model, Briley's study could unlock new revenue for financing improvements at the 20-year-old Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans. In 2017, Metro consultants found Nissan needed nearly $300 million worth of renovations over the next 20 years.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/05/22/mayor-briley-pitches-1-3study-to-reimagine-the.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

Yes.  This is needed.  I am glad that the Titans are on board for re-starting these conversations.

[tokiorose]

Moving fast on the Jack Ward Building. The Cleveland Park / McFerrin Park area is booming.

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[Chris Lee]

Perimeter fencing is down and landscaping is going in at Hunters Station, 969 and 975 Main St.

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^  Here's what Hunters Station was looking like a few days ago while some of the fencing was still up.

Looking west from North 10th St., 1/2 block north of Main:

Looking NE from intersection of Main St. and Finn St:

Looking NE from Main St., 1/2 block east of Finn St:

Looking NW from Mans St., 1/2 block east of Finn St:

[smeagolsfree]

3 hours ago, tokiorose said:

Moving fast on the Jack Ward Building. The Cleveland Park / McFerrin Park area is booming.

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This will be home to a three story medical office building.

[tokiorose]

This will be home to a three story medical office building.

This will be Sean Brock's new restaurant.

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[markhollin]

Envision Cayce, Phase II, Kirkpatrick Park (94 two & three story townhomes) update.  Exteriors complete.

Looking SE from Sylvan St. and South 8th St:

Looking NE from South 8th St., 1/2 block south of Sylvan St:

Looking south from Sylvan St., 1/2 block east of South 8th St:

Looking NW from intersection of S. 9th St. and Sevier St:

Looking SW from intersection of South 9th St. and Sylvan St:

 

Looking west from interior of the complex:

[BnaBreaker]

I was about to say that this development looks phenomenal... then I saw the last picture.  Even that aside, however, I think this is the type of residential development Nashville needs way more of to help rebuild our urban patchwork.  Less huge five story mega block apartment complexes, and random lone 'tall skinny' (i think is what you guys call them?) built after a tear down, and more of this!  (Mostly) high quality deisgn of a Consistent, cohesive nature, and built close to the street.  Wonderful development, especially considering what it is replacing!

Edited May 25, 2019 by BnaBreaker

[bnacincy]

I agree, last picture aside this looks great-hopefully a blueprint for what will happen with Sudekum, Napier, Edgehill, etc.

[Edgefield D]

Wow...I really had no idea that it was this far along....and I’m only a few blocks over from this. I don’t think the last picture looks that bad. It appears to be the rear of the townhomes. I think I may go check this out up close today.

[markhollin]

Fieldhouse Jones Hotel (5 stories, 100 rooms) update.  Exterior nearly complete. The charcoal brick is quite handsome.

Looking NW from intersection of Main St. and Neill Ave:

Looking NE from Main St., 1/2 block east of North 8th St:

Looking SW from Neill Ave., 1/2 block north of Main St:

 

Looking SE from alley between N. 8th St. and Neill Ave:

[21jump]

Holy powerlines Batman!