Why does Nashville have so few sidewalks compared to sister cities with a similar population? We have wide support for sidewalks both politically and on the citizen level. We have local issues that argue strongly for need: a high rate of pedestrian fatalities, traffic, an elevated burden of obesity, a large city/county design encompassing 532 sq miles, lack of access/consistency and our fair share of poor air quality days.
A fixable issue we face in sidewalk production is the numerous variances requested each and every month through the Board of Zoning. These requests are literally robbing neighborhoods of sidewalks legally promised through Sidewalk Bill 493. If you want sidewalks -> this is a place for YOU to act.
What you NEED TO KNOW is that once a piece of sidewalk goes on your block face, the In-Lieu fee is no longer applicable. The next sidewalk has to go in. The city also prioritizes 'gaps' and - et viola - you have your sidewalk.
In an attempt to make these sidewalk variance requests less frequent and more public, I will publish them along with the outcome on this blog.
9 sidewalk variance requested, 6 GRANTED (these are not good odds for sidewalks...)
CASE 2018-053 (Council District – 15)
1. Michael and Karen Angarole, appellants and owners of the property located at 2124 Wooddale Lane, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the R15 District, to construct single family residence. Use-Single Family
CASE 2018-063 (Council District – 18)
2. Dewey Engineering, appellant and ALL SEVENS, LLC, owner of the property located at 2909 12th Avenue S, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the OR20 District, to construct a yoga studio. Use-sidewalk, commercial building - Yoga studio
RESULT-Granted with Conditions, granted with the condition that the applicant follows the alternative sidewalk designs approved by Planning.
CASE 2018-075 (Council District – 15)
3. Williams Fine Violin, appellant and Dustin & Nancy Williams, owners of the property located at 204 Donelson Pike, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements, to be allowed to pay into the sidewalk fund in lieu of construction. Use-Sidewalk
RESULT-Granted
RESULT-Granted
CASE 2018-083 (Council District – 06)
4. Duane Cuthbertson, appellant and Magness Devco 2, owner of the property located at 1400 Ordway Place, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the R6 District, to construct a single family residence. Use-Single Family Residential
RESULT-Granted
CASE 2018-094 (Council District – 05)
5. Marsalias Teague, appellant and GREMADA INDUSTRIES, INC., owner of the property located at 20a and 20b Fern Ave, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the RM20-A District, to construct a new single family residence. Use-Duplex RESULT-Granted, appellant must dedicate right of way along the property frontage but does not have to pay the in-lieu fee
CASE 2018-097 (Council District – 21)
6. Jorge Lopez, appellant and 1808 Pearl Street Partners, owner of the property located at 1806 & 1808 Pearl St., requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the R6 District to construct duplex. Use-Duplex
RESULT-Granted
CASE 2018-099 (Council District – 05)
7. Jeri Howard, appellant and owner of the property located at 147 A&B Elmhurst Ave, requesting variances from front setback and sidewalk requirements in the R6-A District, to construct a new residence. Use-Duplex
RESULT-Deferred May 3, 2018
CASE 2018-102 (Council District – 32)
8. Bradley Bork, appellant and Kimbro Family Properties, owner of the property located at 5272 Cane Ridge Road, requesting a variance for alternative sidewalk construction in the SCR District, to construct a 424 sq ft expansion to an existing conveinience store. Use-Convenience Store
RESULT-Granted
CASE 2018-107 (Council District – 33)
9. Brett Garrett, appellant and CH REALTY, owner of the property located at 3818 Logistics Way, requesting a variance from sidewalk in the IR District, to build a warehouse. Use-Warehouse
RESULT –Deferred 5/17/18
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3/15/2018 - 14 sidewalk variances requested, 10/14 granted (THIS IS NOT A GOOD TREND!)
3/1/2018 - 4 sidewalk variances requests, all 4 granted
1. CASE 2018-020 (Council District – 17) -
Gary Wisniewski, appellant and O.I.C 1001 Summit Avenue, owner of the property located at 1001 C Summit Avenue, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the District, to construct two single family residences, without construction of updated sidewalk.
RESULT-Denied
2. CASE 2018-036 (Council District – 33) -
Gary Bull, appellant and Tandem Investments, LLC, owner of the property located at 1436 Heil Quaker Blvd., requesting variance from sidewalk requirements, but not eligible to pay into the sidewalk fund in the IR District, to construct a new warehouse.
RESULT-Granted
3. CASE 2018-038 (Council District – 20) Joshua Bronleewe, appellant and Joshua Bronleewe, owner of the property located at 905 47th Avenue North, requesting variance from sidewalk requirements in the R6 District, to construct a single family residence.
RESULT –Granted, subject to the following conditions: The variance is granted for the portion of the frontage on 47th Avenue from the alley on the north end of the lot, down to the third of the three large trees along 47th Avenue. The variance is denied on the remaining frontage of the property.
4. CASE 2018-039 (Council District – 6) Vincent Morelli, appellant and Pantheon Development, LLC, owner of the property located at 114 Lindsley Park Dr., requesting variance from sidewalk requirements, requesting not to construct or contribute into the sidewalk fund in the R6 District, to construct two single family residences.
RESULT-Denied
5. CASE 2018-042 (Council District – 21) Chad Robbins, appellant and Bemsee, LLC, owner of the property located at 503 Spruce Street, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the OR20 District, to construct a 1629 square foot second floor addition.
RESULT-Granted
6. CASE 2018-048 (Council District – 15)
Josh Randolph, appellant and Josh Randolph, owner of the property located at 294 B Mc Gavock Pike, requesting variance from sidewalk requirements in the R20 District, to construct a second unit of a duplex.
RESULT-Granted
7.CASE 2018-053 (Council District – 15)
Michael and Karen Angarole, appellants and owners of the property located at 2124 Wooddale Lane, requesting variance from sidewalk requirements in the R15 District, to construct single family residence.
RESULT-Deferred 8. CASE 2018-055 (Council District – 16)
Mike Donoho, appellant and International Church of foursquare gospel, owner of the property located at 2949 Nolensville Pike, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the CS District, to rehab an office building.
RESULT-Granted
9. CASE 2018-056 (Council District – 05)
Invent Communities, appellant and Invent Communities, owner of the property located at 908 Lischey Ave, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the SP District, to allow construction of townhomes.
RESULT-Granted
10. CASE 2018-059 (Council District – 19)
Willow Street Partners, appellant and owner of the property located at 65 Willow Street, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the OV-UZO, IR District, to construct a 4,000 square foot warehouse.
RESULT-Granted
11. CASE 2018-060 (Council District – 22)
Brendan Boles, appellant and Michael D. Shmerling Partners, owner of the property located at 7025 Charlotte Pike, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the R40 District, for multifamily construction.
RESULT-Granted - The development will be behind Brookmeade School on a busy stretch of Charlotte
12. CASE 2018-062 (Council District – 20)
Jeff Parnell, appellant and Brian Chandler, owner of the property located at 525 Basswood Avenue, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the IWD District, for proposed boat storage facility.
RESULT-Granted
13. CASE 2018-063 (Council District – 18)
Dewey Engineering, appellant and All Sevens, LLC, owner of the property located at 2909 12th Ave. S, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the OR20 District, to construct a yoga studio.
RESULT-Deferred April 5, 2018
14. CASE 2018-064 (Council District – 24)
Dewey Engineering, appellant and EBO PROPERTIES, GP, owner of the property located at 3813 ELKINS AVE, requesting a variance from sidewalk requirements in the RS5 District, to construct a single family residence.
RESULT-Granted with Conditions: Granted variance for frontage on Elkins, but required payment into the sidewalk fund for 39th Avenue as indicated in Planning’s recommendations
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It would be helpful to have a map of the sidewalk variances that are granted...is your neighborhood missing out?
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