09.09.2026 Planning Board Meeting

The City of Birmingham, Michigan Planning Board held a regular meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily focused on pre-application discussions and zoning ordinance updates. Key procurement-related topics included a pre-application discussion for rezoning 220 South Eaton from B1 neighborhood business to TZ3 to enable residential development, with board members emphasizing the need for the applicants to justify the rezoning based on land use compatibility and compliance with the 2040 master plan. The board also reviewed a proposal from Levery Porsche at 34350 Woodward regarding modifications to architectural glass requirements, specifically seeking approval to use spandrel glass in certain building areas, which raised concerns about compliance with existing zoning ordinances and aesthetic impacts. The board discussed scheduling challenges for upcoming meetings to thoroughly review the zoning ordinance update, highlighting the need for multiple sessions and public engagement. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included important policy considerations affecting future development and zoning compliance in the city.