City of Birmingham Planning Board Meeting on October 28, 2026

The City of Birmingham Planning Board’s October 28, 2026 meeting included review of the final site plan and design for 34592 Woodward Avenue and 690 East Maple, a proposed mixed-use development with 192 residential units—171 apartments and 21 condominiums—along with retail and restaurant space. Staff described the project’s previously approved zoning variances and discussed design and site-plan issues, including rooftop amenities and pool placement, exterior lighting, the prominent corner design, stormwater detention, and a below-grade encroachment that would require a City Commission lease agreement. Parking was a major discussion: staff described a substantial shortfall and a potential parking reduction of about 29.5%, noting the board had previously indicated openness to a larger reduction. The transcript does not capture a board decision on the site plan or parking waiver.

The board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes as amended. No contract award, RFP, vendor selection, budget allocation, or other procurement activity was identified.