Metro Clerk

Historic Zoning Commission

Metropolitan Code Section 17.40.400
Term - 5 years
9 Members

Function: The Historic Zoning Commission shall review applications calling for the designation of historic overlay districts referring written recommendations to the Metropolitan Council. The Commission shall adopt design guidelines for each historic overlay district and apply those guidelines when considering preservation permit applications. Design guidelines relating to the construction, alteration, addition and repair to, and relocation and demolition of structures and other improvements shall be consistent with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Commission may consider testimony and evidence material to the type of historic overlay under consideration. In performance of its duties, the Commission and its staff may access the grounds of any land within its jurisdiction to make examinations and surveys or post public notices as required by this zoning code. Solely the associated base zoning district or an approved PUD master development plan shall govern the use of property located within an historic overlay district.

Rules and Regulations

Meets: Third WEDNESDAY of the month, 1:30 p.m., at Sunnyside at Sevier Park 3000 Granny White Pike  (contact commission for more information)

Contact: Tim Walker, 862-7970, tim.walker@nashville.gov

Website: http://www.nashville.gov/mhc/mhzc/main.asp

Current Board Members

      Ms. Barri Bernstein
      06/19/2007  06/01/2012
      618 Church Street, #120
      Nashville TN 37219
      Representing: Community

      Mr. Douglas Berry
      10/19/2009  06/01/2014
      201 Fourth Avenue North #1420
      Nashville TN 37219
      Representing: Historical Commission

      Mr. Richard Fletcher
      07/19/2011  06/01/2016
      511 Union Street, #1850
      Nashville TN 37219
      Representing: Community

      Mr. Hunter Gee
      07/05/2011  04/01/2016
      209 10th Avenue South, #425
      Nashville TN 37203
      Representing: Community

      Mr. Ronald V. Gobbell
      06/19/2007  06/01/2012
      217 5th Avenue North
      Nashville TN 37219
      Representing: Business-Historic Overlay District

      Mr. Ben Mosley
      07/06/2010  06/01/2015
      1222 5th Avenue North
      Nashville TN  37208
      Representing: Resident-Historic Overlay District

      Ms. Ann Nielson                              Chm
      05/06/2008  04/01/2013
      811 Boscobel Street
      Nashville TN 37206
      Representing: Community-Historic Overlay Resident

      Mr. Brian Tibbs
      06/19/2007  06/01/2012
      3310 West End Avenue #495
      Nashville TN 37203
      Representing: Architect

      Ms. Judy Turner
      07/17/2007  06/01/2012
      4415 Tyne Boulevard
      Nashville TN 37215
      Representing: Property Owner-Historic Overlay