Potential Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay
Marlin Meadows Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay
The Marlin Meadows neighborhood in Madison is exploring the possibility of a neighborhood conservation zoning overlay. Councilmember Hancock filed legislation for: School Pass, Allen Pass, Canton Pass, portions of Coggin Pass, Nix Pass River Pass, Peeler Trail, Rivercrest, Jasperson Dr, Center Street and portions of Neels Bend Rd and Berwick Trail. Madison’s proximity to Nashville, easy access to a new highway, and prime location near the Cumberland River made it a highly attractive spot to buy a home in the years following WWII. The Marlin Meadows neighborhood is significant for its reflection of these development patterns, as well as its excellent collection of historic homes representing popular mid-century architectural styles and materials. The Metro Historic Zoning Commission has recommended approval. The Planning Commission is expected to hear the case on April 24, 2025.
Green Hills East Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay
The first subdivision in the Green Hills area is exploring the possibility of a neighborhood conservation zoning overlay. The neighborhood and Councilmember Preptit have hosted a series of seven meetings. The councilmember plans to send a survey to residents of Green Hills Dr., Bonner Ave, Eden Ave, N and S Observatory Drives, Observatory Court and Burton Ave. This district is the namesake for the larger Green Hills area and is significant for its representation of the national initiative to promote home ownership and educate about modern materials and construction practices, beginning in the late 1920s. The Green Hills-East chapter provides additional guidance to the Turn-of-the-20th-Century design guidelines that will apply to this district, if adopted. No bill has been filed.
Design Guidelines Revisions
Broadway Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay
The Broadway district has created a committee to explore revisions to the design guidelines. Revisions were first proposed in 2017, but consensus was not reached. The committee includes Ryan Cowell, Barrett Hobbs, Sean Marshall, Ann Roberts, Bradley Sanderson and Leila Vartanian. The committee was set to review a revised draft of design guidelines at the end of February; however, the project is currently on hold.
Lockeland Springs East End Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay
The Lockeland-Springs East End Neighborhood is considering revisions to a portion of the Lockeland-Springs East End design guidelines (draft revised 2/13/2025) to allow for lesser front setbacks and additional height on the east side of S 10th Street and a couple of spots on the south end of Shelby Street, just east of the intersection of 10th and Shelby.