An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD and RM20-A-NS to SP zoning for properties located at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1300 and 1312 Martin Street, and 548 Hamilton Avenue, at the northeastern corner of Martin Street and Hamilton Avenue (4.03 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-005-001).

This ordinance proposes to rezone five properties totaling 4.03 acres located at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1300 and 1312 Martin Street, and 548 Hamilton Avenue from IWD and RM20-A-NS to SP (Specific Plan) zoning. The rezoning is requested to permit a mixed-use development, which includes residential units, a hotel, and commercial/retail spaces. The properties are partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District. The development is divided into two subdistricts: Subdistrict 1 (513 Merritt Ave, 525 Merritt Ave, and 1300 Martin St) will allow commercial (retail & restaurant), residential (hotel & multifamily), and preserve the historic Vintage Millworks structure. Subdistrict 2 (1312 Martin St and 548 Hamilton Ave) will be primarily residential (multifamily). The plan proposes a maximum of 175 multifamily units and 150 hotel keys, with a maximum of 7,500 SF of commercial/retail space. Parking will be provided on-site, with a maximum of 360 spaces, and will include a dedicated rideshare area. The project also includes streetscape improvements, including new sidewalks and bus stop upgrades.

This rezoning and development proposal will introduce a significant mixed-use project to the area, adding new housing units and a hotel, along with retail and restaurant spaces. Residents can expect changes to the streetscape, including improved sidewalks and transit stops, and potential impacts on traffic and parking in the vicinity.

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