Birmingham public meetings in 2022

Design Review Board

The board will hold a meeting to conduct design and sign reviews. The agenda includes a public hearing and a study session. No specific projects or addresses are listed in the provided text.

• Public Hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review
• Study Session

Historic District Commission

The commission will conduct reviews for historic design and signage. The meeting also includes a study session and staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Administrative sign approvals
• Administrative approvals

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the reprogramming of 2019 Community Development Block Grant funds and the 2023-2024 grant application. The body is also considering the 48th District Court’s 2023 budget and routine city expenditures.

• Public hearing to reprogram $25,263 in 2019 CDBG funds from Adams Fire Station Entrance to Historical Museum Park Barrier-free Access
• Public hearing for 2023-2024 CDBG application totaling $36,912 for yard services, senior services, and Museum Park
• Approval of 48th District Court’s 2023 budget
• Warrant lists totaling $2,719,952.40 and $709,162.36
• Purchase of an electric Zamboni edger for $7,185.15 and Powerphone training services for $12,498

The Commission approved the 48th District Court's 2023 budget and authorized two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) actions. A workshop on the mayoral selection process was also scheduled. The Commission reached consensus for staff to provide recommended ordinance language regarding tenant income protections and renewal rights.

• Approved 48th District Court 2023 budget (6-1)
• Approved reprogramming $25,263 in 2019 CDBG funds to Museum Park barrier-free access (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 CDBG application totaling $36,912 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of electric Zamboni edger not to exceed $7,185.15 (7-0)
• Approved Powerphone training services and implementation for $12,498 (7-0)
• Approved warrant lists dated Dec 7 ($2,719,952.40) and Dec 14 ($709,162.36) (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Schedule of Fees, Charges, Bonds and Insurance and revised Public Records Policy (7-0)
• Approved workshop to discuss mayoral selection process (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding outdoor dining. The board is also reviewing site plans and permits for commercial and residential developments in downtown Birmingham.

• Public hearing on outdoor dining
• Revised Special Land Use Permit and Final Site Plan for a 4-story commercial building at 300 S. Old Woodward
• Request to extend Final Site Plan & Design Review approval for District Lofts Phase 3 at 325 S. Eton
• Communications regarding the Birmingham Post Office at 320 Martin

The Planning Board recommended approval for a redesigned 4-story commercial building at 300 S. Old Woodward and extended a site plan approval for District Lofts Phase 3. The Board also recommended amendments to the city's outdoor dining ordinances to the City Commission.

• Recommended approval of Special Land Use Permit for 300 S. Old Woodward (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Site Plan and Design Review for 300 S. Old Woodward (7-0)
• Extended final site plan and design review approval for 325 S. Eton until December 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of outdoor dining ordinance amendments to City Commission (6-1)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Granted administrative approval for changes to 320 Martin Birmingham Post Office

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss various funding opportunities and infrastructure reports. The agenda includes reviews of grant programs and a survey report regarding trail improvements.

• Trail Improvements Concept Plan-Survey Report
• Michigan Spark Grants
• State High Water Infrastructure Grant Program
• Play Is Essential funding opportunity
• Pickleball sound mitigation and court discussions

The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a requirement for a screen wall at a car wash after establishing a new interpretation of 'parking facility.' The Board approved four residential variances for additions and porches, while denying one request for a home addition at 555 Stanley.

• Denied variances for lot coverage and setbacks at 555 Stanley (7-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for signs at 34901 Woodward Ste 200 (7-0)
• Approved distance variance for second floor addition at 1626 Taunton (7-0)
• Approved side yard and distance variances for addition at 585 Wellesley (7-0)
• Approved front open space variance for porch at 924 Lakeside (7-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for garage at 600 Fairfax (7-0)
• Adopted interpretation of 'parking facility' as an area designated for a specific purpose where a car is put in park (6-1)
• Denied appeal for 34745 Woodward and upheld Planning Board's screen wall requirement (5-2)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the sign, location, and sconces for the Community Unity Bank project. Consideration of the project's mesh was postponed to a future meeting. The board also approved minutes from previous October and November sessions.

• Approved sign, location, and sconces for 34040 Woodward – Community Unity Bank (7-0)
• Postponed consideration of mesh for 34040 Woodward – Community Unity Bank to January 4, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved October 19 and November 16, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct a design review for 320 Martin St. and hold a study session to update Historic Design Guidelines. The body will also review signs and administrative approvals.

• Historic Design Review: 320 Martin St. – Birmingham Post Office
• Study Session: Historic Design Guidelines update
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Birmingham Post Office project. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Historic Design Review and Certificate of Appropriateness for 320 Martin St. – Birmingham Post Office (5-2)
• Approved HDC Minutes of November 16, 2022 (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board is reviewing a survey report for the Trail Improvements Concept Plan and discussing various funding opportunities. The meeting also includes discussions on pickleball sound mitigation and board procedures.

• Trail Improvements Concept Plan-Survey Report
• Michigan Spark Grants
• Play Is Essential funding opportunity
• State High Water Infrastructure Grant Program
• Pickleball sound mitigation and court discussions

The Board approved a change to its Rules of Procedure regarding the order of business on meeting agendas. Other items, including trail improvement plans and grant opportunities, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Rules of Procedure to move 'Open To The Public' after approval of minutes (7-0)

City Commission

The Commission appointed Scott Grewe as Police Chief and approved a zoning amendment to allow reduced parking requirements for certain nonresidential uses in the D4 Zone. Other actions included approving the 58th Annual Village Fair permit and several emergency infrastructure expenditures.

• Appointed Scott Grewe as Police Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow reduced parking requirements in D4 Zone via Special Land Use Permit (5-2)
• Approved special event permit for 58th Annual Village Fair (6-0)
• Appointed Caroline Ashleigh as alternate member to the Museum Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $390,693.98 and $938,371.60 warrant lists (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,358.00 emergency expenditure for water main backfilling (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,494.07 emergency expenditure for bridge attenuator repair (Unanimous)
• Added $40/unit monthly fee for dumpster rentals to Fee Schedule A (Unanimous)

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Board approved a marker installation for George and Eliza Taylor via an application from the Friends of the Birmingham Museum. Members also provided specific recommendations for a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for cemetery services.

• Approved November 4, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved historical marker application for George and Eliza Taylor (6-0)
• Recommended RFP requirements for cemetery services including sales data, response times, and subcontractor management
• Postponed strategic plan discussion to February 2023

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to discuss fundraising opportunities for Pond Zone improvements and review revisions to the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also receive a Director's report covering grant applications and facility repairs.

• Fundraising for Pond Zone Improvements
• 2023 meeting schedule revisions
• Michigan Humanities Council Grant for staff hours
• Winter repair projects at Allen House and Hunter House
• Installation of Michigan Network to Freedom signs at Greenwood gates

The Museum Board approved the November 3, 2022, minutes and changed the April 6, 2023, meeting date to April 13. The board reviewed drawings and funding phases for the Pond Zone project and agreed to determine 2023 fundraising priorities in January.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Changed April 6, 2023 meeting to April 13, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission amended the sign ordinance to allow projecting signs between 8 feet and the sign band. Several appointments were made to the Board of Review, the Alternate Hearing Officer, and the Shopping District Board. The body also approved a landscape maintenance contract and engineering services for Lincoln Hill Golf Course.

• Appointed Kathleen Devereaux and Jill Stress to the Board of Review
• Appointed Rackeline Hoff as Alternate Hearing Officer
• Confirmed Beth Hussey to the Birmingham Shopping District Board
• Approved $1,454,990.90 warrant list (Roll Call)
• Approved 2-year landscape maintenance contract with Superior Scape, Inc. up to $129,868.00
• Approved $54,740.00 for Nowak and Fraus Engineers for Lincoln Hill Golf Course Tee No. 1
• Amended Chapter 86 (Signs) to permit projecting signs 8 ft. to the sign band above grade
• Directed Birmingham Sushi bistro application to the Planning Board

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee is meeting to discuss a request to designate 1283 Buckingham as a local historic resource. The body will also review the Heritage Home Program and the Wallace Frost Inventory.

• Historic designation request for 1283 Buckingham
• Heritage Home Program discussion
• Wallace Frost Inventory update
• Review of 2022 HDSC Priority List

The Historic District Study Committee voted to recommend the Heritage Home Program for City Commission approval. The committee also appointed a new Vice-Chair and approved previous meeting minutes. Discussions were held regarding historic designation requests and the Wallace Frost Inventory.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Xenos as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the Heritage Home Program to the City Commission (5-0)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to review its own rules of procedure and the Ethics Ordinance. The board will also discuss potential topics and activities for an Ethics Conference in Downtown Detroit with Christal Phillips.

• Discussion with Christal Phillips regarding a Downtown Detroit Ethics Conference
• Review of the Ethics Ordinance
• Review of Board Rules of Procedure

The Board approved the minutes from September 22, 2022. Members discussed potential topics for an ethics conference in Detroit and reviewed the city's Ethics Ordinance and Board Rules of Procedure, deciding to conduct further review at a later date.

• Approved September 22, 2022 minutes (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a notice for a joint workshop meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct design and sign reviews. The body will hold a study session regarding updates to the Historic Design Guidelines.

• Study session on Historic Design Guidelines updates
• Pre-application discussion for 320 Martin (Birmingham Post Office)
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals

The Historic District Commission voted against allowing the Planning Director to administratively approve design changes for the Birmingham Post Office project. The commission also elected an acting chair and approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting.

• Elected Michael Willoughby as acting chair (5-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied administrative approval for proposed changes to 320 Martin/Birmingham Post Office (3-2)

Design Review Board

The Birmingham Design Review Board will meet to conduct a public hearing and review design and sign applications. The board will specifically review a sign request for Community Unity Bank.

• Sign review for Community Unity Bank at 34040 Woodward

The meeting was canceled at 7:58 p.m. because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop session to discuss the 48th District Court. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the 48th District Court

The City Commission held a workshop session to receive a status update regarding the 48th District Court. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission will organize its leadership by electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and filling several board appointments. The body will also consider various contracts, budget approvals, and a public hearing regarding a special assessment district.

• Contract for repair design of Park, Peabody, Pierce, Chester, and North Old Woodward parking structures for $631,400.00
• Ground lease for parking at 35075 Woodward Avenue for $5,042.00 per month, transitioning to $60,500.00 per year
• Public hearing to confirm Special Assessment Roll No. 900-903 for 2023-2026 for the BSD Assessment District
• Purchase of an Xtreme Vac Model LCT600 not to exceed $79,047.19
• Transfer of Class C Liquor License to Wilders, LLC at 460 N Old Woodward

The City Commission re-elected Mayor Longe and appointed Commissioner McLain as Mayor Pro Tem. The board approved a ground lease for property at 35075 Woodward Avenue and renewed the police collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, the Commission adopted new strategic goals and expanded a mental health co-response program.

• Elected Mayor Longe (6-1) and Mayor Pro Tem McLain (7-0)
• Approved ground lease for 35075 Woodward Avenue to Select Commercial Assets Hospitality, LLC (5-2)
• Approved settlement and contract renewal with Birmingham Michigan Association of Police (7-0)
• Approved Second Amended Interlocal Agreement for Mental Health Co-Response Team (7-0)
• Adopted City strategic goals (7-0)
• Approved $631,400 contract for parking structure design and construction documents (7-0)
• Approved $79,047.19 purchase of Xtreme Vac Model LCT600 (7-0)
• Voted to send a performance-based letter to Mr. Oh regarding Ethics Board findings (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss various land use items and conduct a study session regarding outdoor dining. The agenda also includes a pre-application discussion for 300 S. Old Woodward.

• Study session on Outdoor Dining
• Pre-application discussion for 300 S. Old Woodward
• Review of rezoning applications
• Review of special land use permits
• Site plan and design reviews

The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for December 14, 2022, to consider amendments to outdoor dining ordinances. The proposed changes include striking Article 4, Section 4.44(D)(3) to remove a sunset provision for existing establishments.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Set public hearing for December 14, 2022 to consider amendments to Article 4, Section 4.44, Article 3, Section 3.04, Article 3, Section 3.16, and Article 9, Section 9.02 (6-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review four appeals regarding dimensional requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Dimensional appeal for 1511 E Maple (Liburdi/Hurst 22-50)
• Dimensional appeal for 479 S Old Woodward (Birmingham Towers 22-47)
• Dimensional appeal for 220 Lake Park (WWRP Law 22-48)
• Dimensional appeal for 839 Ridgedale (Lang 22-49)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three residential variances for additions and setbacks. The Board denied a request for a 74-space parking variance at 479 S Old Woodward after the appellant withdrew a related appeal of a Planning Board decision.

• Approved 2.80-foot setback variance for rear addition at 1511 E. Maple (7-0)
• Approved 100-foot garage setback variance for front addition at 220 Lake Park (5-2)
• Approved 4.40-foot front yard setback variance for second floor addition at 839 Ridgedale (7-0)
• Denied 74-space parking variance for 479 S Old Woodward (6-1)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will meet to finalize rules and regulations and update the policy for markers for persons of historical significance. The board will also discuss goal prioritization and future meeting topics.

• Finalization of Rules and Regulations
• Update on Policy for Markers for Persons of Historical Significance
• Discussion on drafting an RFP for Cemetery Services for December
• Financial reports and cemetery sales and activity updates

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board approved the final draft of the cemetery's operational procedures and regulations. The board also approved the policy and application process for markers designating persons of historical significance.

• Approved September 2, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Greenwood Cemetery Operational Procedures, Conditions and Regulations, contingent on manager's office review (7-0)
• Approved Policy and Application for Persons of Historical Significance with minor edits (7-0)

Museum Board

The Museum Board is meeting to establish its 2023 meeting schedule and plan the 23/24 budget. Discussions include the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Pond Zone and long-range planning for January.

• Budget planning for Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for Pond Zone
• Review of 2023 meeting schedule
• Discussion of long-range planning for January
• Director report on storm window installation and Allen House furnace replacement
• Preliminary estimates for John Hunter West Park Improvements totaling $183,280.00

The Museum Board approved the minutes from October 6, 2022, and the proposed 2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed the 2023-2024 anticipated budget and agreed to add fundraising for the pond area to the December agenda.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Museum Board Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Agreed to add fundraising for pond area to December meeting agenda

Historic District Commission

The commission will meet to conduct courtesy, design, and sign reviews. The agenda also includes a study session and staff reports on administrative approvals and demolitions.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Administrative sign and project approvals

Design Review Board

The board will meet to conduct a public hearing and review design and sign applications. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general review categories.

• Public hearing
• Design review
• Sign review
• Administrative sign approvals
• Administrative approvals

Advisory Parking Committee

The Advisory Parking Committee is discussing a police department recommendation to discontinue the use of vehicle parking sensors and not replace them. The proposal aims to eliminate annual fees and maintenance costs for sensors that the police department reports as having operational issues.

• Recommendation to cancel and remove parking meter sensors
• Proposed annual savings of $42,724.80 in sensor and gateway fees
• Review of WJE Repair Design & Construction Document Development Proposal
• Holiday shopping request from Jana Ecker (BSD)
• Discussion of branding for TIBA equipment

The Advisory Parking Committee recommended that the City Commission discontinue the use of vehicle parking sensors. The committee also approved a funding request for the Birmingham Shopping District and recommended a firm for parking structure repair documents.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 (7-0)
• Recommended to City Commission to discontinue vehicle parking sensors and not replace them (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 holiday shopping request from the Birmingham Shopping District (7-0)
• Recommended WJE to provide Repair Design and Construction Documents for five City structures (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is conducting a public input session regarding a concept plan for trail improvements. The meeting also includes updates on the golf course and local park projects.

• Public input session for Trail Improvements Concept Plan
• Adams Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for November 12, 2022
• Golf Course Report dated October 28, 2022
• Discussion on South Well Sites
• Pickleball project updates

The board held a public input session to review a proposed trail improvement concept plan, though no action was taken on the proposal. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and updated the future agenda structure. Other items discussed included park designations and project updates, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved moving 'Open To The Public' section on future agendas (7-0)
• Trail Improvements Concept Plan: No action taken

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a community impact study and a preliminary site plan for a new 3-story auto sales agency. The board will also hold a study session regarding outdoor dining.

• Community Impact Study review for Lavery Porsche at 34350 Woodward
• Preliminary Site Plan review for Lavery Porsche at 34350 Woodward
• Outdoor Dining Study Session

The Planning Board approved the Community Impact Study and Preliminary Site Plan for a new 3-story auto sales agency at 34350 Woodward Ave. The approvals include conditions regarding traffic safety at the Elm intersection and environmental due care plans. The Board also postponed an outdoor dining study session.

• Approved Community Impact Study for 34350 Woodward Ave and 909-911 Haynes Street (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Site Plan for 34350 Woodward Ave & 909-911 Haynes Street (5-1)
• Postponed Outdoor Dining Study Session to November 9, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved rule change to allow site plans and study sessions in November and December meetings (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on several infrastructure projects, including new parking equipment and street changes on Brown and Chester Streets. The body will also hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments and the Birmingham Shopping District Special Assessment District renewal.

• Agreement with Traffic and Safety Control Systems for parking equipment and software not to exceed $824,576
• Renewal of the Birmingham Shopping District Special Assessment District
• Proposed street reconfigurations for eastbound Brown Street and Chester Street
• Purchase of 144 trees from KLM Landscape not to exceed $64,260
• Lease with The Original Hunter House Hamburgers, Inc. for parking at $5,442 per month

The Commission approved a $654,856 contract with Traffic and Safety Control Systems for new TIBA parking equipment at all five city parking structures, plus a five-year software agreement not to exceed $169,720. They also approved a special assessment district renewal for the Birmingham Shopping District, zoning ordinance amendments for window standards and air conditioning units, and a three-party lease agreement for Hunter House Hamburgers' use of public property. Multiple appointments were made to boards and commissions.

• Approved $654,856 parking equipment contract with Traffic and Safety Control Systems (7-0)
• Approved Birmingham Shopping District Special Assessment District renewal (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment revising window standards and eliminating lightly tinted glazing (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment permitting air conditioning units in required side yards (7-0)
• Approved Brown Street lane reduction to one eastbound lane at Woodward Ave (Alternative A) (7-0)
• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to draft three-party lease for Hunter House public property use (7-0)
• Approved $79,104 purchase of two 2023 Ford Explorers (consent agenda)
• Approved $182,825 purchase of 355 meter replacement batteries (consent agenda)

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission is meeting to conduct design reviews for two specific properties. The commission will also hold a study session to update the Historic Design Guidelines.

• Historic Design Review: 135-139 S. Old Woodward (Briggs Building/Stifel)
• Historic Design Review: 555 Stanley (Hood House)
• Study Session: Historic Design Guidelines update
• Sign Review

Public Arts Board

The Public Arts Board is meeting to elect a chairperson and review two sculpture donations from the Joel Tauber collection. The board is discussing potential installation sites for the artworks within the city.

• Election of Board Chairperson
• Discussion of 'Shooting Star' sculpture donation by John Henry
• Discussion of 'Touch the Sky' sculpture donation by Jane Dedecker
• Proposed installation of 'Shooting Star' in green space between S. Old Woodward and Woodward Ave
• Proposed installation of 'Touch the Sky' at Pembroke Park

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to conduct a public hearing and review design and sign requests. The agenda includes a specific sign review for CIBC located at 34901 Woodward.

• Sign review: 34901 Woodward – CIBC

Advisory Parking Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations for replacing parking equipment in five city parking structures. This follows a previous meeting where a vote was tabled to allow for more information on multiple vendors.

• Review of PARCS (Parking Access Revenue Control Equipment) recommendations
• Presentation by Traffic & Safety regarding TIBA equipment
• Presentation by Flash Parking
• Budgeted amount of $1,019,480 in the 2022-23 Capital Fund for equipment replacement
• Flash Parking proposal of $522,825 for hard costs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvements Project. The body will also discuss a donor recognition policy for Booth Park Phase Two and designations for Birmingham Well Sites Parks.

• Booth Park Entry Plaza & Trail Improvements Project update
• Booth Park Phase Two Donor Recognition Policy
• Birmingham Well Sites Park Designations
• Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee update
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Benchmarking Report

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to discuss the strategic plan. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the strategic plan facilitated by Dr. Lew Bender

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four dimensional appeals from local petitioners. The board will also approve minutes from the September 9, 2022 meeting.

• Dimensional appeal for 600 Aten Ct (GGA Services)
• Dimensional appeal for 1998 Bowers (Bogosian)
• Dimensional appeal for 547 Bloomfield Ct (Alexander)
• Dimensional appeal for 1016 Pierce (Eilander)

Museum Board

The Museum Board will discuss the outcomes of the Underground Railroad commemorative event and conduct a walkthrough of the museum window project. The board will also receive a director's report on facility repairs and upcoming exhibits.

• Wrap-up of the Underground Railroad commemorative event
• Walkthrough of the museum window project
• Replacement of the Allen House upstairs zone furnace scheduled for November or December
• Proposed display of a donated portrait of Clara Blevins Taylor Farmer Proctor in the Hunter House Heritage Room
• Integration of cemetery FindAGrave digital data into a content management program

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to discuss sustainability and leaf blowers. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion on Sustainability and Leaf Blowers

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on several equipment purchases, election official appointments, and the start of a formal recruitment process for the City Manager position. The body is also scheduling public hearings regarding the Birmingham Shopping District and the Townsend Hotel.

• Formal recruitment for the City Manager position
• Warrant lists totaling $1,860,098.38 and $1,168,834.75
• Purchase of two Toro Greensmaster Mowers not to exceed $82,121.52
• Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning grant award of $100,000
• Public hearing for Birmingham Shopping District set for October 24, 2022

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a D4 Parking Ordinance request. The board will also review site plans for two residential and commercial projects.

• Public hearing for D4 Parking Ordinance Request
• Final Site Plan & Design Review for 6 new attached single family townhomes at 295 Elm
• Revised Final Site Plan & Design Review for 469/479 S. Old Woodward regarding floor layouts and parking

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review and approve a draft advisory opinion requested by City Manager Thomas M. Markus. The opinion concerns Samuel Oh and the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority.

• Review and approval of draft Advisory Opinion 2022-01 regarding Samuel Oh and the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a study session regarding updates to Historic Design Guidelines. The body will also review courtesy, historic design, and sign requests.

• Study session for Historic Design Guidelines update
• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a study session and public hearing regarding wall-mounted projecting signs. The board will also review design and sign applications.

• Public hearing and study session on Projecting Signs (Wall Mounted)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to confirm a special assessment roll for the 2022 Cape Seal Program and review a land use permit for Wilders Bistro. The body is also appointing members to the Design Review Board and Historic District Commission.

• Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll No. 899 for the 2022 Cape Seal Program
• Approval of warrant list totaling $24,951,292.78
• Special Land Use Permit and Final Site Plan for Wilders Bistro at 460 N. Old Woodward
• Expenditure up to $6,000 for shoring rental at the Peabody Street Structure
• Public hearing dates set for October 24, 2022, regarding Zoning Ordinance amendments for window standards and air conditioning units

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a study session to receive the final draft of The Birmingham Plan 2040 and discuss outdoor dining. The meeting also includes standing agenda items for rezoning applications and site plan reviews.

• Receipt of The Birmingham Plan 2040 final draft
• Discussion on outdoor dining
• Rezoning applications
• Special land use permits
• Site plan and design reviews

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to discuss the strategic plan. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the strategic plan facilitated by Dr. Lew Bender
• Community engagement activity

Advisory Parking Committee

The Advisory Parking Committee is reviewing a proposal to re-stripe the Peabody Parking Structure to meet industry standards. The proposed change would increase minimum stall width to 8’3”, reducing total capacity from 459 to approximately 389-399 spaces.

• Proposed re-striping of Peabody Garage to a minimum width of 8’3”
• Estimated annual transient revenue loss of $68,244 due to stall reduction
• Review of parking reports showing monthly system revenue of approximately $900,000
• Discussion on parking meter payment methods and data collection technologies
• Report of passenger vehicles parking in the center turn lane on S. Old Woodward

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding Poppleton Park playground improvements. The board will also establish its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Poppleton Park Playground Improvements
• 2026 Parks and Recreation Board Schedule

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider dimensional appeals for properties on Aten Ct and Old Woodward. One appeal for 555 Stanley has been postponed.

• Dimensional appeal for 600 Aten Ct (GGA Services, 22-40)
• Dimensional appeal for 588 S Old Woodward (Sameer Eid, 22-41)
• Dimensional appeal for 167 N Old Woodward (Klingl, 22-42)
• Postponed appeal for 555 Stanley (Samulak, 22-33)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to discuss parking. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding parking

City Commission

The City Commission is considering a Special Assessment District for 198 parcels in the 2022 Cape Seal Program. The body is also reviewing various service contracts, vehicle purchases, and a police labor agreement.

• Public hearing for Special Assessment District for 198 parcels in the 2022 Cape Seal Program
• Warrant lists totaling $25,663,596.77 (Aug 31) and $3,692,536.26 (Sept 7)
• Pavement marking and grinding contracts with Hart Pavement Striping Corp and PK Contracting totaling $282,217
• Purchase of two 2023 GMC Yukon utility vehicles not to exceed $93,666.70
• Settlement agreement with Birmingham Police Officers Labor Council for contract renewal through June 30, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a study session regarding the outline and partial draft of Historic Design Guidelines. The body will also perform courtesy, design, and sign reviews.

• Study session for Historic Design Guidelines outline and partial draft review
• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on administrative approvals, signs, and demolitions

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to conduct a public hearing and review design and sign applications. The agenda includes a study session and staff reports on administrative approvals.

• Public Hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review
• Administrative Sign Approvals
• Administrative Approvals

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will nominate a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-2023 term and review the 2021-2022 annual report. The board will also hear a presentation on using the Find A Grave database to improve public access to gravesite information and biographical data.

• Nomination and selection of 2022-2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation by guest speaker Jacquie Patt regarding Find A Grave database
• Review of the 2021-2022 Annual Report
• Discussion on marker policy for persons of historical significance
• Planning for grave stone inventory and goal prioritization

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to finalize planning for an Underground Railroad commemorative event and discuss a Michigan Humanities Council grant application. The board will also receive updates on the museum window project and a report from the Director.

• Final planning for Underground Railroad commemorative event
• Michigan Humanities Council Grant Application
• Update on museum window project
• Director's report on museum reopening and winter repair projects
• Discussion of a regular member opening on the Museum Board

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a rezoning request and lot division for 695 W. Brown and confirm special assessment rolls for sewer, water, and road treatments. The body will also vote on several city appointments and routine equipment purchases.

• Public hearing to rezone 695 W. Brown from R8 Attached Single-Family to R2 Single-Family Residential
• Public hearing to confirm special assessment rolls for Westwood Cape-Seal Treatment (#898) and sewer/water lateral replacements (#898S and #898W)
• Purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for a total not to exceed $80,932
• Sensus Meter System Upgrade and hosting fees totaling $82,450 for year one
• Approval of warrant lists totaling $8,340,531.37 and $1,075,548.31

Public Arts Board

The Public Arts Board is meeting to discuss the potential acceptance of two sculpture donations. The board will also review art recruitment strategies and discuss sculpture lighting and chairperson elections.

• Donation review: 'Shooting Star' by John Henry (17' steel sculpture)
• Donation review: 'Touch the Sky' by Jane Dedecker (9' bronze sculpture)
• Discussion on art recruitment for projects like murals or skate park art
• Review of sculpture lighting installation options
• Planning for September elections of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold a study session to update Historic Design Guidelines. The body will also conduct courtesy, design, and sign reviews.

• Study session for Historic Design Guidelines update
• Faherty Façade Condition Assessment for 128 S. Old Woodward
• Sign Review
• Historic Design Review
• Courtesy Review

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a study session regarding wall-mounted projecting signs. The meeting also includes a public hearing and reviews of design and signage.

• Study session on Projecting Signs (Wall Mounted)
• Public hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review an advisory opinion request from City Manager Thomas M. Markus. The request concerns Samuel Oh and the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority.

• Consideration of Advisory Opinion Request 2022-01 regarding Samuel Oh and the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority

City Commission

The City Commission is holding public hearings to declare the necessity of special assessment districts for road cape-sealing and water/sewer lateral replacements. The body is also reviewing several contracts for fire station repairs and park improvements.

• Contract with Royal Roofing Company Inc. for Fire Station 1 steel roof replacement not to exceed $236,960
• Contract with Air Handler Services for Fire Station 1 HVAC replacement not to exceed $149,008
• Agreement with Goddard Coatings Company for Crestview Park Pickleball project for $63,750
• Purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Traverse AWD SL SUV not to exceed $29,916
• Public hearings for road surface cape-seal treatment on multiple streets including Taunton, Torry, and Bradford

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding side yard A/C and window standards. The body will also discuss outdoor dining and provide a process update on Draft #3 of The Birmingham Plan 2040.

• Public hearing: Side Yard A/C
• Public hearing: Window Standards
• Discussion: Outdoor Dining
• Process update: The Birmingham Plan 2040 – Draft #3

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests for dimensional variances. The board is deciding on appeals for properties on Dorchester, E Merrill, Westwood, Greenwood, Woodward, and Chesterfield.

• Dimensional appeal for 2647 Dorchester
• Dimensional appeal for 111 E Merrill
• Dimensional appeal for 680 Westwood
• Dimensional appeal for 282 Greenwood
• Dimensional appeals for 34660 Woodward and 766 Chesterfield

Museum Board

The Museum Board is meeting to review updates on the Underground Railroad event, window projects, and Hunter House painting. The board will also discuss the final design for ADA parking in the pond zone and the acquisition of Find-a-Grave digital files.

• ADA Parking/pond zone final design and planning
• Acquisition of Find-a-Grave digital files for Greenwood Cemetery
• Update on Underground Railroad commemorative event
• Update on Museum window project
• Update on Hunter House painting and interpretation

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to conduct a public hearing and review design and sign applications. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general review categories.

• Public Hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review
• Administrative Sign Approvals
• Administrative Approvals

Advisory Parking Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss parking system updates and outdoor dining at Wilders Bistro. The agenda includes a review of construction assessment progress and bids for a Parking Access Revenue Control System (PARCS).

• Outdoor dining at Wilders Bistro
• RFP/Bids for Parking Access Revenue Control System (PARCS)
• 2021-2022 Construction Assessment Progress
• Parking system updates regarding waitlist, occupancy, and revenue

Historic District Commission

The commission will meet to conduct courtesy, historic design, and sign reviews. The agenda also includes a study session and staff reports on administrative approvals and demolitions.

• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Administrative approvals

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review a recommendation for pickleball courts at Crestview Park and an art donation application. The meeting also includes project updates for Adams Park and the golf course.

• Crestview Park pickleball courts recommendation
• Art on Loan Application for "Khyber" by Tom Fitzgerald
• Adams Park project update
• Golf Course Report dated July 27, 2022
• In The Park Concerts schedule for Shain Park

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing site plans and design requests for two properties. The board will also hold a study session regarding an ordinance amendment for D4 parking standards.

• 320 Martin St. (Birmingham Post Office): Final Site Plan and Design Review for a new 5-story addition
• 35106 Woodward (Whole Dental Wellness): Final Site Plan and Design Review for a new rear addition (request to postpone)
• D4 Parking Standards: Ordinance Amendment Request study session
• Administrative approvals for 460 N. Old Woodward (Rooftop Use), 33366 Woodward (House of Reem), and 135 Pierce

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider six dimensional appeals from various property owners. The board will decide on requests for variances related to specific property dimensions.

• Dimensional appeal 22-21 for 338 Pilgrim (Vanbrouck & Assoc)
• Dimensional appeal 22-26 for 333 Ferndale (Brown)
• Dimensional appeal 22-27 for 1165 Hillside (Samartino)
• Dimensional appeal 22-29 for 564 Ridgedale (Bedi)
• Dimensional appeal 22-30 for 269 Southlawn (Deporre)

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on several special land use permits and site plans for local businesses. The body is also reviewing multiple infrastructure contracts and setting future public hearing dates for rezoning and lot divisions.

• Concrete Sidewalk Repair Program #8-22(P) award to Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons Cement Company, Inc. not to exceed $399,928.00
• IT hardware and security subscription purchases not to exceed $31,461.00 and $41,478.06
• Public hearings for site plans at 1160 Grant Street (Ortiz Educare) and 36877 Woodward Ave (Gasow Veterinary Clinic)
• Public hearing dates for August 29, 2022, regarding rezoning and lot division of 695 W. Brown
• Agreement with Span Systems, Inc. for windscreen panels and tensile structure maintenance not to exceed $12,500

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will review design and sign proposals for specific local properties. The commission will also hold a study session to update Historic Design Guidelines.

• Historic Design Review: 167 N. Old Woodward (Erity & Nixon Building/Sweet Green)
• Sign Review: 111 E. Merrill (Schechter)
• Study Session: Update to Historic Design Guidelines
• Staff Report: 128 S. Old Woodward Faherty Façade Condition Assessment

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing and review design and sign proposals. The meeting also includes a study session and staff reports on administrative approvals.

• Public hearing
• Design review
• Sign review
• Administrative sign approvals
• Administrative approvals

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a special land use permit and site plan for a new bistro and exterior renovations at 460 N. Old Woodward. The board will also hold a study session on outdoor dining, window standards, and side yard A/C units.

• Special Land Use Permit: 460 N. Old Woodward – Wilders – new bistro and exterior renovations
• Site Plan & Design Review: 460 N. Old Woodward – Wilders – new bistro and exterior renovations
• Study Session: Side Yard A/C Units
• Study Session: Outdoor Dining
• Study Session: Window Standards

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will consider advisory opinions requested by City Manager Thomas M. Markus. The board is also scheduled to select a chairperson.

• Selection of chairperson for the Ethics Board
• Review and approval of draft Advisory Opinion for case 2022-02 regarding Bert Koseck on the Planning Board
• Consideration of Advisory Opinion Request 2022-01 regarding Samuel Oh on the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority

Parks and Recreation Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review dimensional appeals. Most scheduled appeals have been postponed, leaving one active case for consideration.

• Dimensional appeal for 1663 Fairway (Ideal Builders)
• Postponed dimensional appeal for 338 Pilgrim
• Postponed dimensional appeal for 333 Ferndale
• Postponed dimensional appeal for 1165 Hillside
• Postponed dimensional appeal for 564 Ridgedale

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on several land use permits, zoning amendments, and city contracts. The body will also hold public hearings regarding zoning setbacks, open space standards, and specific restaurant renovations.

• 50-year ground lease with Select Commercial Assets Hospitality for a 5-story mixed-use building near 35001 and 35075 Woodward Avenue
• Agreement with Telluris Architecture for Police Department/City Hall designs not to exceed $74,833.00
• Sidewalk Trip Elimination Services Contract #10-22 (SW) with an initial budget of $195,000.00
• Public hearings for Special Land Use Permit Amendments for Bell Bistro (185 N. Old Woodward) and Casa Pernoi (310 E. Maple)
• Warrant lists dated June 29 and July 6 totaling $991,516.35 and $1,071,614.27 respectively

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will conduct design reviews for properties on Harmon, E. Maple, and N. Old Woodward. The commission will also hold a study session to update Historic Design Guidelines.

• Design review for 372 Harmon (Benjamin Daniels House)
• Design review for 310 E. Maple (Casa Pernoi/Briggs Building)
• Design review for 185 N. Old Woodward (Bell Bistro/Bell Building)
• Study session for Historic Design Guidelines update
• Façade condition assessment for 128 S. Old Woodward (Faherty)

Design Review Board

The Birmingham Design Review Board will meet to review a request for façade changes to an existing building at 220 Park. The board will also conduct a public hearing and review signs.

• Façade change request for 220 Park
• Public hearing
• Sign review

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to review a draft policy for installing markers for persons of historical significance. The board will also discuss updates to cemetery rules and regulations and the 2021-2022 annual report.

• Policy for Approving and Installing Markers for Persons of Historical Significance
• Update on Rules and Regulations
• Preparation for 2021-2022 Annual Report
• Update on Find A Grave resources for locating persons in the cemetery
• Planning for Grave Stone Inventory

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss road design for Brown Street and the Westwood, Raynale & Oak Street project. The body is also deciding on salary adjustments for department heads and administrative staff, as well as several board appointments.

• Proposed 4.5% salary range adjustment for Department Head and Administrative/Management employees
• Agreement with Etna Supply Company for Sensus Meter replacement parts for $71,665
• Agreement with Johnson Sign Co. for wayfinding signs not to exceed $19,200
• Proposed reduction of eastbound Brown Street from two lanes to one lane
• Public hearing for Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan for 588 S. Old Woodward (Phoenicia)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for the Watkins/Brown property and several site plan reviews. The board is also reviewing a new addition for the Baldwin Public Library.

• Watkins/Brown Property (PIN: 1936151027): Request to rezone from R8 to R2
• 300 W. Merrill (Baldwin Public Library): Request for new addition
• 460 N. Old Woodward (Wilders): Request for new bistro and exterior renovations
• 35106 Woodward (Whole Dental Wellness): Request for addition to rear of building
• 115 Willits (Mare Mediterranean): Outdoor dining plan request withdrawn

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission and Planning Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss specific topics. The agenda lists outdoor dining, food trucks, and social districts for discussion.

• Discussion of outdoor dining
• Discussion of food trucks
• Discussion of social districts

Martha Baldwin Park Board

The board is meeting to address the donation of two sculptures titled Untitled #1 and Untitled #2 by Marx. Members will also discuss a park review and a second draft of an interpretive sign.

• Marx Sculpture Donation for Untitled #1 and Untitled #2
• Park Review
• 2nd Draft Interpretive Sign

Design Review Board

The Birmingham Design Review Board will meet to review design and sign requests. The board is considering specific building and art modifications for two local properties.

• Façade changes to existing building at 220 Park
• Request for wall art at 34660 Woodward (Village Players)
• Sign review

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review two advisory opinion requests submitted by City Manager Thomas M. Markus. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from November 16, 2021.

• Advisory Opinion Request 2022-01 regarding Samuel Oh and the Triangle District Corridor Improvement Authority
• Advisory Opinion Request 2022-02 regarding Bert Koseck and the Planning Board

Public Arts Board

The Public Arts Board will meet to discuss the placement of the 'Khyber' sculpture donation and the installation of lights for city sculptures. The board will also coordinate with Parks & Rec.

• Khyber sculpture donation placement
• Installation of lights for sculptures
• Parks & Rec coordination

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a historic design review for the McBride Building/Faherty. The commission will also perform a courtesy review for the Baldwin Public Library.

• Courtesy review: 300 W. Merrill – Baldwin Public Library
• Historic Design Review: 128 S. Old Woodward – McBride Building/Faherty

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests for dimensional variances at specific properties. The board will also approve minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting.

• Dimensional appeal for 2225 E Fourteen Mile Rd (Our Shepherd Lutheran)
• Dimensional appeal for 1029 Lake Park (Sapphire Landscaping)
• Dimensional appeal for 338 Pilgrim (Vanbrouck & Assoc)
• Dimensional appeal for 310 E Maple (Delsignore)
• Dimensional appeals for 843 Tottenham (Dawson), 843 Chestnut (Vinckier), and 1511 E Maple (Hurst)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to interview facilitators for Strategic Planning. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Interview with Managing Results, LLC (Jeremy Stephens)
• Interview with Future IQ (Heather Branigin)
• Interview with Lew Bender

City Commission

The City Commission will vote to adopt the budget and establish property tax mills for the upcoming fiscal year. The body is also considering updates to the city charter, zoning ordinances, and various public safety equipment purchases.

• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 budget and ad valorem property tax mills
• Proposed fee changes for water, sewer, storm water, and industrial waste
• Fire Department equipment purchases including $93,982 for Motorola radios and $59,459.63 for extrication tools
• Public hearing for La Strada (243 E. Merrill) expansion and outdoor dining
• Approval of 2022 Birmingham Cruise, Santa House, and Winter Markt special events

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board is reviewing special land use permits and site plans for two properties. The board will also hold a study session regarding side yard A/C units.

• 1160 Grant St. (Ortiz Educare): Request for childcare center in B1 zoning district
• 36877 Woodward (Gasow): Request for new 2-story commercial building and site improvements
• Study session on Side Yard A/C Units
• Pre-application discussion for Elm/Bowers Property

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will receive an update from the Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee. Members will discuss ongoing updates at Adams Park, Booth Park, and Pumphouse Park. The meeting also includes communications regarding accessibility and golf courses.

• Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee update
• Adams Park updates
• Booth Park update
• Pumphouse Park and West Lincoln Well and Park Playgrounds discussion
• Communications regarding Kenning Park and Golf Courses

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the adoption of a policy for installing markers for persons of historical significance. The board will also review the final draft of the 2021-2022 Annual Report and plan for a grave stone inventory.

• Review of policy for approving and installing markers for persons of historical significance
• Review of the final draft of the 2021-2022 Annual Report
• Planning for grave stone inventory
• Update on rules and regulations manager review status
• Discussion of replacing the pole and chain in Section F

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to receive updates on the Museum Window Project and the Heritage Plant Exchange. The body will also discuss the Underground Railroad Commemorative Event and the July meeting schedule.

• Museum Window Project update
• Heritage Plant Exchange update
• Underground Railroad Commemorative Event update

Design Review Board

The board will meet to conduct design and sign reviews. The agenda consists of procedural items and general categories for review.

• Public Hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review
• Administrative Sign Approvals
• Administrative Approvals

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider special land use permits and site plan reviews for two properties. The board will also hold a study session regarding side yard A/C units.

• 1160 Grant St. – Ortiz Educare: Request for childcare center in B1 zoning district
• 36877 Woodward – Gasow: Request for new 2-story commercial building and site improvements
• Study session on Side Yard A/C Units
• Pre-application discussions for Elm/Bowers Property

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will review special land use permits and site plans for two properties. The board will also hold a study session regarding side yard A/C units.

• 1160 Grant St. – Ortiz Educare: Request for childcare center in B1 zoning district
• 36877 Woodward – Gasow: Request for new 2-story commercial building and site improvements
• Study session on Side Yard A/C Units
• Pre-application discussion for Elm/Bowers Property

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will discuss special land use permits and site plan reviews for two properties. The board will also hold a study session regarding side yard A/C units.

• 1160 Grant St. – Ortiz Educare: Request for childcare center in B1 zoning district
• 36877 Woodward – Gasow: Request for new 2-story commercial building and site improvements
• Study session on Side Yard A/C Units
• Pre-application discussions for Elm/Bowers Property

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss amending the City Charter regarding meeting salaries and hold a public hearing for a land use permit at 2225 E. 14 Mile. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases, and parking requests.

• Purchase of a 2021 Case CE 821G front-end loader not to exceed $221,789.42
• Two-year asphalt agreement with Cadillac Asphalt LLC at $91.50/ton for hot mix and $150.00/ton for cold patch
• Public hearing for Special Land Use Permit at 2225 E. 14 Mile (Our Shepherd)
• Warrant lists for May 11 and May 18 totaling $399,839.99 and $595,828.42 respectively
• Proposed charter amendment to change meeting salaries from $5.00 to a new amount

Parks and Recreation Board

The board is reviewing recommendations for playground design services and planning dates for the Pumphouse and Lincoln Well Site playgrounds. Members will also discuss the designation of Birmingham Well Sites as parks and surfacing for Adams Park.

• Playground Design Services Recommendation
• Pumphouse Playground Design Meeting (April 15th)
• Lincoln Well Site Playground Design Meeting (April 16th)
• Birmingham Well Sites Designations As Parks
• Adams Park Playground Surfacing

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a meeting including public hearings and design reviews. The agenda includes administrative sign approvals and staff reports.

• Public Hearing
• Design Review
• Sign Review
• Administrative Sign Approvals

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to discuss revisions to cemetery operational procedures, conditions, and regulations. The board will also review a cemetery service provider contract and plan future business regarding historical markers and grave stone inventory.

• Review of revisions to Greenwood Cemetery Operational Procedures, Conditions and Regulations from City Attorney Mary Kucharek
• Cemetery Service Provider Contract
• Discussion of policy for approving and installing markers for persons of historical significance
• Planning for grave stone inventory
• Preparation for 2021-2022 Annual Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a request for a new 5-6 story mixed-use building at 770 S. Adams. The meeting also includes a request for a new outdoor dining platform in the Merrill St. right-of-way at 220 Merrill.

• 770 S. Adams: Request for a new 5-6 story mixed use building
• 220 Merrill: Request for new outdoor dining platform in Merrill St. right-of-way

City Commission

The City Commission is considering various board appointments for the Parks & Recreation, Multi-Modal Transportation, Planning, Museum, Cablecasting, and Board of Review. The agenda also includes a contract award for the Adams Park Improvement project and several liquor license renewal hearings.

• Adams Park Improvement project contract with Michigan Recreational Construction for $1,046,576.00
• Purchase of Case 721G Zbar T4 vehicle not to exceed $208,341.98
• Purchase of 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicle not to exceed $420,030.00
• Three-year irrigation services contract with Michigan Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. not to exceed $61,575.00
• Warrant list approval for March 16, 2022 in the amount of $501,146.91

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several rezoning, special land use, and site plan applications. Items include a new 4-story mixed-use building at 294 E. Brown St. and improvements at 2225 E. 14 Mile.

• Rezoning: 294 E. Brown St. for a new 4-story mixed-use building
• Special Land Use Permit: 2225 E. 14 Mile (Our Shepherd) for parking and facade changes
• Site Plan Review: 294 E. Brown St. for a new 4-story mixed-use building
• Site Plan Review: 2225 E. 14 Mile (Our Shepherd) for parking and facade changes
• Preliminary Site Plan: 36877 Woodward (Gasow) for a new 2-story building

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several rezoning, special land use, and site plan applications. Items include a new 4-story mixed-use building at 294 E. Brown St. and improvements at 2225 E. 14 Mile.

• Rezoning: 294 E. Brown St. for a new 4-story mixed-use building
• Special Land Use Permit: 2225 E. 14 Mile (Our Shepherd) for parking and façade changes
• Site Plan Review: 294 E. Brown St. for a new 4-story mixed-use building
• Site Plan Review: 2225 E. 14 Mile (Our Shepherd) for parking and façade changes
• Preliminary Site Plan: 36877 Woodward (Gasow) for a new 2-story building

Public Arts Board

The board is reviewing a proposal for a permanent mural at the Pierce & Co. Building. The project involves a 15-foot by 30-foot wall art installation featuring text and a white background.

• Wall Art Application: 148 Pierce Street
• Marx Sculptures #1 & #2 donation discussion
• Chalk art and art walk updates

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct a historic design review for 320 Martin St. The body will also hold a study session regarding RFP responses for the CLG Grant Historic Design Guidelines.

• Historic Design Review: 320 Martin St. (Birmingham Post Office)
• Study Session: CLG Grant Historic Design Guidelines RFP responses
• Study Session: Bates St. Historic District Signage update
• Review of administrative sign and project approvals
• Review of demolitions from January and February 2022

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to discuss food trucks and social districts. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion on allowing mobile food trucks similar to frozen confection vendors
• Discussion on allowing food trucks at fixed locations
• Discussion on allowing other vendors (art, clothing, jewelry) at fixed locations
• Discussion on establishing a Social District and its location/seasonality

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting public hearings of necessity for two special assessment districts on South Old Woodward Avenue between Brown Street and Landon Street. The body is also reviewing routine contracts, warrants, and board resignations.

• Public hearing for S. Old Woodward Sidewalk and Streetscape Special Assessment District (165 parcels)
• Public hearing for S. Old Woodward Water and Sewer Special Assessment District (10 parcels)
• 2-year contract extension with Birmingham Lawn for maintenance not to exceed $347,562
• Warrant lists totaling $283,691.17 and $1,671,096.82
• Special event permits for 2022 Parkinson Walk and Yoga in the Park on June 18, 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss special land use permits and site plan reviews for outdoor dining. The board will also hold a study session regarding outdoor dining standards and the 2040 Master Plan.

• Special Land Use Permit: 100 Townsend (Townsend Hotel/Rugby Grille) outdoor dining platform
• Site Plan Review: 100 Townsend (Townsend Hotel/Rugby Grille) outdoor dining platform
• Site Plan Review: 525 E. Brown (Birmingham Roast) outdoor dining patio changes
• Site Plan Review: 159 N. Eton building and site improvements
• Study Session: 2040 Master Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review five requests for dimensional appeals at various residential addresses. One appeal for 463 Golfview has been postponed.

• Dimensional appeal for 592 W Lincoln (Mosher Designs)
• Dimensional appeal for 967 Southfield (Ketty)
• Dimensional appeal for 600 Fairfax (HRH Design)
• Dimensional appeal for 300 Shirley (Letherman)
• Dimensional appeal for 2648 Dorchester (Babi)

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to discuss policies for historical markers and a letter regarding master planning. The board will also review reports on cemetery sales, activity, and finances.

• Policy for Approving and Installing Markers for Persons of Historical Significance
• Letter from George Stern Regarding Master Planning and Greenwood Cemetery
• Cemetery Sales & Activity report
• Financial Reports
• City Managers Report for January and February

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to discuss the Heritage Zone Community Garden Project and the potential for hosting an Underground Railroad commemorative event. The board will also consider the implementation of hybrid meetings.

• Heritage Zone Community Garden Project-Spring, 2022
• Underground Railroad Commemorative Event
• Hybrid Meetings
• Allen House Window Restoration RFP
• Pond Zone ADA funding and archaeological study

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will address unfinished business regarding Birmingham Well Sites Park Designations. Staff reports include a winter sports recap and a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for playground design services.

• Birmingham Well Sites Park Designations
• Playground Design Services RFQ

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on various professional service contracts, special event permits, and board appointments. The body will hold public hearings regarding the Maple Road Sewer Lateral Project and updates to the Corridor Improvement Authority Development and TIF Plan.

• Warrant lists totaling $1,502,550.28 and $5,008,283.70
• Professional design services for Rouge River Trail Corridor not to exceed $11,200.00
• Palo Alto firewall security subscription not to exceed $11,360.40
• Public engagement platform subscription with Bang the Table not to exceed $13,300
• Installation of new benches at 16 proposed locations including W. Maple and Baldwin Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss community impact studies and site plan reviews for two new mixed-use developments. The board will also review a request for changes to an outdoor dining patio.

• 770 S. Adams: Request for a new 4-6 story mixed use building
• 294 E. Brown St.: Request for new 4-story mixed-use building
• 525 E. Brown (Birmingham Roast): Request for changes to outdoor dining patio

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review rezoning applications and site plan reviews for several properties. Discussions include new multi-story mixed-use buildings and a request for patio changes at Birmingham Roast.

• Rezoning: 770 S. Adams for a 4-6 story mixed use building
• Rezoning: 294 E. Brown St. for a 4-story mixed-use building
• Site Plan Review: 770 S. Adams for a 4-6 story mixed use building
• Site Plan Review: 294 E. Brown St. for a 4-story mixed-use building
• Site Plan Review: 525 E. Brown (Birmingham Roast) for outdoor dining patio changes