Neighbors - The Shelby Hills DADU Overlay gos before Metro Council Next Tuesday (7/7/15) and we need your support to ensure it passes.
Over the last few years I have heard increasing concerns about two things: affordability of housing and the demolition of existing homes - both of which change the character of the neighborhood we love.
The DADU Overlay (detached accessory dwelling unit, aka garage apartments) directly addresses both of those issues and provides a way for neighbors to create affordable housing options while also maintaining the character of the existing street-facing homes.
This overlay does not change base zoning - so we don't need to worry about tall & skinnies. It does bring us the same options for DADUs currently enjoyed by Lockeland Springs and other EN neighborhoods. It will only impact lots that have an improved alley OR located within a historic overlay district OR over 15,000 square feet.
This is a good plan for Shelby Hills that increases our ability to create affordable housing and maintain the characteristics of our neighborhood. I encourage you to sign this petition and share it with our neighbors today.
Thank You - Paul Hoffmann (1626 Long Ave)
Updates
July 2, 2015
The feedback I am getting from neighbors remains deeply divided and frankly that weighs on me. I am still working to address these fears while keeping our focus on affordable housing options for this community.
24 Comments
I support the overlay! An awesome option for affordable housing in our neighborhood!
I think this is an excellent overlay option that will allow our family to grow and still remain in our community that we love.
I believe this would be a great way to keep affordable housing options in our neighborhood.
This is great for my neighborhood as it allows for increased affordability and density without changing the unique charm of Shelby Hills!
I live in the affected area and think its a great thing for my neighborhood and for Nashville as a whole. This is one of the few mechanisms the city has to allow the private real estate market create more affordability while preserving and strengthening the character of my neighborhood.
Please pass this piece. So ready to fix my garage.
I support this!
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Neighbors - The Shelby Hills DADU Overlay gos before Metro Council Next Tuesday (7/7/15) and we need your support to ensure it passes.
Over the last few years I have heard increasing concerns about two things: affordability of housing and the demolition of existing homes - both of which change the character of the neighborhood we love.
The DADU Overlay (detached accessory dwelling unit, aka garage apartments) directly addresses both of those issues and provides a way for neighbors to create affordable housing options while also maintaining the character of the existing street-facing homes.
This overlay does not change base zoning - so we don't need to worry about tall & skinnies. It does bring us the same options for DADUs currently enjoyed by Lockeland Springs and other EN neighborhoods. It will only impact lots that have an improved alley OR located within a historic overlay district OR over 15,000 square feet.
This is a good plan for Shelby Hills that increases our ability to create affordable housing and maintain the characteristics of our neighborhood. I encourage you to sign this petition and share it with our neighbors today.
Thank You - Paul Hoffmann (1626 Long Ave)
Updates
July 2, 2015
The feedback I am getting from neighbors remains deeply divided and frankly that weighs on me. I am still working to address these fears while keeping our focus on affordable housing options for this community.
24 Comments
This makes so much sense for our street. We really need more housing options that dont involve tearing down the historic houses we all moved here for.
I support the overlay! An awesome option for affordable housing in our neighborhood!
I think this is an excellent overlay option that will allow our family to grow and still remain in our community that we love.
I believe this would be a great way to keep affordable housing options in our neighborhood.
This is great for my neighborhood as it allows for increased affordability and density without changing the unique charm of Shelby Hills!
I live in the affected area and think its a great thing for my neighborhood and for Nashville as a whole. This is one of the few mechanisms the city has to allow the private real estate market create more affordability while preserving and strengthening the character of my neighborhood.
Please pass this piece. So ready to fix my garage.
I support this!
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This makes so much sense for our street. We really need more housing options that dont involve tearing down the historic houses we all moved here for.