City of Birmingham Design Review Board Meeting on November 4, 2026

The City of Birmingham Design Review Board met on November 4, 2026, and approved a design review application for facade renovations to an existing building at 33722 Woodward Avenue, with no additional square footage. The project, planned for a bakery/cafe, includes new parapets and signage, replacement windows, facade materials and paint, and 12 decorative lantern lights. The board discussed the proposed garage door as a way to open the interior dining area to the outdoors, as well as sign-area interpretation, rooftop mechanical equipment, and lighting compliance.

The motion passed with no opposition. Approval was conditioned on providing ground-floor glazing details demonstrating compliance with Article 4, Section 4.90; addressing the lighting requirements for the 12 lanterns under Article 4, Section 4.21; and complying with requests from all city departments. The transcript identifies no contract awards, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity.