Fw: Opposed to Substitute Ordinance NO. BL2012-292

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John Summers

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Apr 29, 2013, 11:35:14 AM4/29/13
to Historic Sylvan Park Members, Historic Sylvan Park, Inc. News
 

Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:33 AM
Subject: Opposed to Substitute Ordinance NO. BL2012-292

Dear Council Members,
 
I would like to express my opposition to Substitute Ordinance NO. BL2012-292.
 
If someone wants to place a recording studio in their home, the request should go through the normal zoning process for an SP or mixed use zoning designation.
 
That way the neighborhood home owners have input into the process through their elected officials, you, their Council representative.    By making this a Special Exception, you give that decision to the non-elected Board of Zoning Appeals.
 
There are many reasons why the Council should not allow these commercial businesses in residential neighborhoods, to mention a few:
increased traffic
unfair competition to commercial recording studios
safety hazard (remember Jack Clement's home studio burning a few years back)
requires neighbors to initiate complaints, creates community conflict
lack of strong Codes enforcement in general.
 
We have seen the property values in many inner city neighborhoods once in decline recently in crease in value because so much has been done to protect the residential integrity of these neighborhoods.
 
Recording studios are businesses.  They need to remain in non-residential areas.  
 
I urge you to vote No on Substitute Ordinance BL2012-292.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration.
 
John Summers
 
 
 
 
John Summers
5000 Wyoming Ave.
Nashville, TN  37209
(615) 386-9660 Home
(615) 463-7500 Office
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