We are currently developing a site in the West Nashville/Bellevue area (Location Undisclosed) but, if you are familiar with this part of town, you know there are tons of variations in elevation and topography. This can be a huge plus when it comes to views and scenery, but it can also be a hurdle when developing a site.
To provide some context on how this may affect the project and density, let's look at a few things.
The parcel is subject to a Conservation Overlay (CO), which aims to preserve unique or sensitive natural resources. These resources include steep slopes, hillsides, streams, wetlands, floodways, floodplains, problem soils, archaeological resources, and areas with native forests or unique vegetation. The objective of the CO is to foster the creation of natural open space.
Due to the presence of natural features, the zoning mandates that developers maintain 60% of the total site as open space, meaning that only approximately 40% of the site can be developed, with the remaining area to be left undisturbed.
This means that although our site is over 20 acres, we will only be able to dedicate between 30-40% of the land for building. Matching that with the varying changes in elevation means that our density will be greatly compromised. However, we knew this when selecting the site, and the numbers still made sense.
It’s always good to develop not only what you want but also what's in line with what the community wants.
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