# 10.28.2026 Planning Board Meeting

The City of Birmingham Planning Board’s regular meeting was held October 28, 2026. The board unanimously approved the final site plan and design review for 34592 Woodward Avenue and 690 East Maple, a mixed-use development with 192 residential units (171 apartments and 21 condominiums), retail and restaurant space, and shared amenities. Approval requires combining the parcels before applying for construction permits, obtaining a City Commission lease agreement for specified entrance encroachments, complying with city department requirements, and accepting a parking reduction of 30% of required spaces (23.9% when compact spaces are included). The board also granted an exception for specified exterior lighting. Members discussed parking, landscaping and sustainability, rooftop pool safety, building materials, and operations; no public comments were offered. No procurement, contract award, or public spending decision was identified.

The board approved the prior meeting minutes as amended. Staff also reported that the City Commission adopted a citywide rental ordinance, choosing not to exempt the P-4 and MX districts as the Planning Board had recommended. This policy decision may affect rental property operators.», 

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Sources
- [10.28.2026 Planning Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q804hErpyGA) - City of Birmingham, MI