Planning Board Meeting

The City of Birmingham Planning Board’s regular meeting was held October 28, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is October 29 UTC). The board reviewed the final site plan for a major mixed-use development on a little-over-1.5-acre site at Woodward and Maple, including 192 homes—171 rental units and 21 condominiums—and building heights of six and ten stories. Staff recommended approval with conditions; after discussion, the board approved the final site plan unanimously. The project had previously received required zoning variances in June. No municipal contract award, purchase, or spending authorization was identified.

Discussion focused on site design, landscaping, rooftop amenities and pool placement, lighting, stormwater detention, and parking. The development proposes 401 spaces against a stated requirement of 496; the staff analysis described a parking reduction of about 29.5%, with staff suggesting rounding it to 30% for administration. The board also noted that the City Commission had adopted a rental ordinance applying citywide. No procurement action was taken on that ordinance or other items.