Birmingham public meetings in 2024

Historic District Commission

The commission will meet to conduct reviews of historic designs and signs. The agenda includes a study session and pre-application discussions.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Courtesy Review

City Commission

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

• Introduction of candidates for the vacant City Commission seat

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as the warrant list payment of $1,030,101.42, a special event permit for the 2025 In The Park Concert Series, and several traffic‑sign changes. The meeting also contains appointments to the City Commission, Board of Review, and Environmental Sustainability Board, and a discussion of future park‑entry plaza improvements. All items will be considered by a single motion unless a commissioner or citizen requests separate discussion.

• Approve warrant list payment of $1,030,101.42 (dated December 12, 2024)
• Approve special event permit for the 2025 City of Birmingham In The Park Concert Series (June 18 – August 27, 2025)
• Add placard to “No Right Turn, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM” sign on northbound Woodward at Sheffield to include 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM rush hour
• Install stop sign on westbound Vinewood Ave. at Lakeview Ave.
• Extend agreement with ASI Signage Innovations for wayfinding signage fabrication and installation for six months

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will conduct study sessions regarding generator, childcare, and impervious surface ordinances. The board will also review public project guidelines for the 400 E. Lincoln property.

• Generator Ordinance study session
• 400 E. Lincoln Property public project review guidelines
• Impervious Surface study session
• Childcare Ordinance study session
• Pre-application discussion for 180 S. Chester parking deck

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and consider two appeals: one from 687 Davis (file 24-28) regarding a dimensional issue, and a withdrawn appeal from 707 Worth FHS Birmingham LLC (file 24-29). The meeting also includes routine items such as announcements, correspondence, general business, and an open public segment.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
• Appeal: 687 Davis – file 24-28 – dimensional issue
• Appeal: 707 Worth FHS Birmingham LLC – file 24-29 – withdrawn

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will vote on routine consent agenda items, including warrant payments and a public hearing schedule for road surface work. Commissioners will also decide how to use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for lead service line audit fees and to purchase a new ambulance. New business includes a fiscal year audit presentation and the selection of an architectural/engineering consultant for a project at 400 E. Lincoln. Additional items address a board resignation and upcoming communications on speed mitigation.

• Approve warrant list payments of $1,189,846.40 (Nov. 28) and $287,624.08 (Dec. 5).
• Set public hearing of necessity for road surface cape seal treatment on Jan. 13, 2025 (possible follow‑up Jan. 27, 2025) for multiple streets including Yorkshire Road and Yosemite Boulevard.
• Allocate $24,000 from recovery funds for audit fees and $200,696.13 for purchase of a new ambulance (Rescue 1).
• Accept resignation of Samy Eid from the Birmingham Shopping District Board.
• Consider approval of an agreement with an architectural/engineering consultant for final site plans at 400 E. Lincoln (budgeted in account #101.0-656.000-811.0000).

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will consider a recommendation to release a grave. The board will also review the 2023‑2024 draft annual report and approve minutes from September 6 and October 11, 2024. Additional items include setting the 2025 meeting schedule and discussing future cemetery service demands.

• Recommendation for Grave Release
• Review of the 2023‑2024 Draft GCAB Annual Report
• Approval of meeting minutes of September 6, 2024
• Approval of meeting minutes of October 11, 2024
• 2025 Proposed Meeting Schedule

Museum Board

The Museum Board will conduct a walkthrough of the 'Birmingham’s Auto History and Diner Culture' exhibit. Members will also review the museum's strategic plan and discuss membership requirements for the Friends group.

• Exhibit walkthrough: Birmingham’s Auto History and Diner Culture
• Review of strategic plan and achievements from 2013-2024
• Discussion of Friends’ membership requirements and annual renewal

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will review historic design proposals and signage. The meeting includes study sessions on the Historic Preservation Master Plan and the Wallace Frost Program. Staff will present reports on administrative approvals, demolitions, and the 2024/2025 action list. The commission will also discuss miscellaneous business and communications.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Study Session – Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Study Session – Wallace Frost Program
• Staff Reports – Demolitions

Advisory Parking Committee

The Birmingham Advisory Parking Committee will hold a roll call, select a chair and vice chair, and approve the October 2024 meeting minutes. The primary agenda item is a proposal to increase the size of parking stalls at the Chester Garage. The meeting will also include parking reports and an open public comment period.

• Increase parking stall size – Chester Garage

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting and hear updates from the Senior/Recreation Center Committee. Unfinished business includes a review of e‑bike municipality comparisons and proposed park rule changes. New business features an update on the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvements Project. Staff will report on the spotted lantern fly and the board will note upcoming park capital planning for the next meeting.

• Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee – update
• Unfinished Business: E‑Bike municipality comparisons, park rules and ordinance
• New Business: Booth Park Entry Plaza & Trail Improvements Project – update
• Staff Report: Spotted lantern fly
• Next meeting agenda item: Park capital planning

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant application and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for the Triangle District. It will also consider the 48th District Court’s 2025 budget and approve routine items on the consent agenda. Additional agenda items include appointments to the Principal Shopping District Board and other standard reports.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant application allocating $5,107 for yard services and $28,945 to remove architectural barriers at Museum Park (total $34,052).
• Proposed amendment to Article 3, Section 3.08 and Article 9, Section 9.02 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify building‑height provisions in the Triangle District.
• Resolution to approve the 48th District Court’s 2025 budget as submitted.
• Appointment of Beth Hussey as a business representative to the Principal Shopping District Board through November 16, 2025.
• Appointment of Julie Sloan as a resident representative to the Principal Shopping District Board through November 16, 2028.

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a historic design review for a specific property. The body will also review signs and receive staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals.

• Historic Design Review: 106 S. Old Woodward – O’Neal Building
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Staff reports on administrative approvals

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop session to discuss the qualifications and abilities of commissioners to serve as Mayor. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of commissioner qualifications for the role of Mayor

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and consider a series of consent‑agenda items, including routine payments and budget amendments. Commissioners will vote on a $509,385 purchase of a 2026 Road Rescue Type 1 ambulance and a $123,996 camera and generator system contract. The meeting also includes public hearings on special land‑use permits for the Baldwin House at 200 Chester Street and for 2211 & 2243 Cole, as well as a historic‑district designation for 1283 Buckingham.

• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem (including temporary chair election)
• Resolution to purchase a 2026 Road Rescue Type 1 ambulance for up to $509,385
• Resolution to purchase a new camera and generator system for up to $123,996 from The Safety Company, LLC
• Approval of Special Land Use Permit, Parking Agreement, and PILOT for The Baldwin on Chester (200 Chester Street)
• Adoption of historic district designation for 1283 Buckingham (Frederick E. Good House) and amendment to historic‑district boundaries ordinance

Board of Ethics

The Birmingham Board of Ethics meets on November 15, 2024 at the Municipal Building, 151 Martin Street. The board will approve the minutes from the September 20, 2024 meeting. It will then review a draft opinion for case 2024-01 Shell re Pielack. Public comment and board comment are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes of September 20, 2024 meeting
• Review draft opinion for case 2024-01 Shell re Pielack

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a one-year site plan extension for 35001 & 35075 Woodward. The board will also hold study sessions on a generator ordinance, impervious surfaces, and height requirements in the Triangle District.

• One year extension request for final site plan at 35001 & 35075 Woodward
• Study session for Generator Ordinance
• Review of Public Project Review Guidelines for 400 E. Lincoln Property
• Study session for Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements Phase 2
• Study session for Impervious Surface

Parks and Recreation Board

The Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board will consider updates on the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvements, the Senior/Recreation Center Committee, and the final Booth Park Phase Two donor‑recognition policy. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and discuss an E‑bike request along with park capital planning. Public comment will be limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Booth Park Entry Plaza & Trail Improvements Project – update
• Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee – update
• E‑Bike request and city parks regulation rules – discussion
• Park Capital Planning – discussion
• Final Booth Park Phase Two – donor recognition policy

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on November 12, 2024 to approve the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and to hear an appeal regarding the property at 1245 Westboro. The appeal, filed by Paul Carroll, concerns a 24-27 dimensional issue. The agenda also includes routine items such as announcements, correspondence, general business, and an open public period.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Appeal for 1245 Westboro – petitioner Paul Carroll – 24-27 dimensional issue
• Announcements
• Correspondence
• General business and open public comments

Museum Board

The Birmingham Museum Board will approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting, adopt the 2025 board meeting schedule, and conduct a walkthrough of the new Indigenous contributions exhibit. The board will also review and discuss the revised strategic‑plan revision process, including timeline, leadership, digital initiatives, and post‑pandemic workplace considerations. A director’s report on replacing two Allen House HVAC units will be presented.

• Approve minutes of the September 5, 2024 meeting
• Adopt 2025 Museum Board meeting schedule (first Thursday of each month)
• Exhibit walkthrough: Indigenous contributions to Birmingham’s story (lobby)
• Review and discuss revised strategic‑plan process and timeline
• Director report on replacement of two Allen House HVAC units

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will hold a historic design review and a sign review. A study session will discuss the Historic Preservation Master Plan. Miscellaneous business includes pre‑application discussions and staff reports on administrative sign approvals and demolitions.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Study Session – Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Staff Reports – Administrative Sign Approvals
• Staff Reports – Demolitions

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop session to review a presentation and discuss the proposed redevelopment of 400 E. Lincoln. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the proposed redevelopment of 400 E. Lincoln

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss issuing an RFP for a new building between 44,500 and 53,000 square feet with a maximum cost of $32 million. The body is also considering a rezoning request for 400 E. Lincoln and various infrastructure and contract approvals.

• Rezoning request for 400 E. Lincoln from R4 (Two-Family Residential) to PP (Public Property)
• Contract with Quality Roofing Inc. for $155,420.00 for Baldwin Public Library youth wing roof repair
• Agreement with KLM Landscape for 2024 Fall tree purchase and plant not to exceed $140,499
• One-year agreement with Next for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $126,632
• Final design authorization for Wimbleton reconstruction project phase 1

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting on October 21, 2024. They will discuss the Triangle District Additional Bonus Height Provisions and the Birmingham Plan 2040. No action will be taken on items not listed on the agenda, and public comment is limited at the mayor’s discretion.

• Triangle District Additional Bonus Height Provisions
• The Birmingham Plan 2040

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will discuss modifications to cemetery rules, capital improvement needs, and future service demands. It will review the 2023-2024 draft annual report and consider a recommendation for a grave release. The board will also set the 2025 meeting schedule, noting cancellations for November 1, 2024 and January 3, 2025.

• Recommendation for Grave Release
• Review of 2023-2024 Draft GCAB Annual Report
• Discussion of modifications to cemetery rules and regulations
• Consideration of capital improvements for Greenwood Cemetery
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule with cancellations for Nov 1 2024 and Jan 3 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 400 E. Lincoln. The board will also hold study sessions on the Birmingham Plan 2040 and Triangle District height requirements.

• Public hearing: Request to rezone 400 E. Lincoln from R4 (Two-Family Residential) to PP (Public Property)
• Study session: Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements Phase 2
• Study session: The Birmingham Plan 2040 next steps

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear four appeals regarding dimensional requirements and approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting. The public may attend in person at City Hall or via Zoom.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 minutes
• Appeal at 2136 W Lincoln (24-23)
• Appeal at 695 W 14 Mile (24-24)
• Appeal at 303 Greenwood (24-25)
• Appeal at 1155 E Lincoln (24-26)

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will vote on appointing members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic District Study Committee. The body will also approve police equipment contracts and set public hearings for rezoning and land use permit applications.

• Appoint John Miller, Erik Morganroth, and Susan Friedlaender to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approve police equipment contract with Axon Enterprises for $727,621.80
• Set public hearing for rezoning 400 E. Lincoln from R4 to PP
• Set public hearing for Special Land Use Permit at 2211 & 2243 Cole
• Approve resolution to update RFP for Senior/Recreation Center design at max cost of $32 million

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss updates on Booth Park projects, and consider park designations. The meeting will include reports on a city recognition program and a national benchmarking report.

• Approval of September 10, 2024, minutes
• Booth Park Entry Plaza & Trail Improvements Project update
• Booth Park Phase Two - Donor Recognition Policy
• Birmingham Well Sites Park Designations
• National Recreation and Park Association Benchmarking Report

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a request to connect two commercial buildings on Cole Street to create a single tenant space. The board will also hold a study session on potential changes to bonus height requirements in the Triangle District.

• Public hearing: 2211 & 2243 Cole – Special Land Use Permit for >6,000 sq. ft. in MX district
• Public hearing: 2211 & 2243 Cole – Final Site Plan & Design Review
• Study session: Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements Phase 1
• Study session: Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements Phase 2
• Study session: The Birmingham Plan 2040 – Next Steps

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a special workshop session to engage in a presentation and discussion regarding the Baldwin House. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion regarding the Baldwin House

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will approve routine items including meeting minutes, a warrant list totaling over $41 million, and special event permits for the Celebrate Birmingham parade and Birmingham Shopping District events. The body also plans to appoint members to the Design Review Board and Historic District Commission, and authorize election officials for the November 5 General Election.

• Warrant list approval for $39,956,276.84
• Special event permits for Celebrate Birmingham and Birmingham Shopping District events
• Amendment to Engineering Department fee schedule effective October 1, 2024
• Authorization for OpenGov software subscription not to exceed $76,235.55
• Ordinance to regulate emergency standby generators in single-family districts

Board of Ethics

The Birmingham Board of Ethics approved the minutes from its January 19, 2024 meeting. It considered and dismissed Ethics Complaint 2024-01 involving Jay Shell and Museum Director Leslie Pielack, finding no violation of the ethics ordinance or related statutes. The board also welcomed new members and received an update on a Detroit Ethics Board conference.

• Approval of minutes of the January 19, 2024 Board of Ethics meeting
• Dismissal of Ethics Complaint 2024-01 (Shell vs. Leslie Pielack)
• Welcome and introduction of new regular member Melissa LeDuc and alternate member Irene Hathaway
• Update from City Clerk Bingham on the Detroit Ethics Board conference
• Public comment period before adjournment

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will approve the minutes from its July 29 and August 19, 2024 meetings. It will hold a study session to review the final draft of the SCAP document. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Approval of AHESC minutes from July 29, 2024 and August 19, 2024
• Study session to review the SCAP Final Draft
• Open public comment period
• Draft agenda listed as N/A (no new items)
• Standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda review, adjournment)

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Good House Historic District at 1283 Buckingham. The meeting also includes routine roll call and approval of the August 21, 2024 minutes. No other actions are listed.

• Public hearing on 1283 Buckingham – Good House Historic District
• Roll call of committee members
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024

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.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Staff reports on administrative approvals

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting, hear chairperson comments, and open the meeting to the public. It will discuss and decide on rezoning applications, community impact studies, special land use permits, and site plan & design reviews. The board will also hold study sessions on triangle district bonus height requirements, impervious surface, its own rules of procedure, and next steps for the Birmingham Plan 2040.

• Rezoning Applications
• Community Impact Studies
• Special Land Use Permits
• Site Plan & Design Reviews
• Study Session – Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements

Parks and Recreation Board

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

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

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. The board will hear six petitions that request relief from dimensional requirements for properties at 1115 Chapin, 160 Baldwin, 999 Twin Oaks, 1587 S Bates, 1407 Ruffner, and 1410 Cole. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Appeal for 1115 Chapin – dimensional issue (Petitioner: Frank Colasonti)
• Appeal for 160 Baldwin – dimensional issue (Petitioner: Alexander Bogaerts)
• Appeal for 999 Twin Oaks – dimensional issue (Petitioner: Paul Canvasser)
• Appeal for 1587 S Bates – dimensional issue (Petitioner: Nadim Yahchouchi)

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will hold a workshop session with no formal actions. Commissioners and the public will hear a presentation on the Future Senior/Recreation Center located at 400 East Lincoln. The meeting includes a discussion and comment period on the project.

• Presentation and discussion of the Future Senior/Recreation Center at 400 East Lincoln

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing the design and agreements for a 53,300 square foot building at 400 E. Lincoln to house the YMCA and Next senior services. The body is also reviewing routine warrants and local traffic and zoning amendments.

• Proposed maximum city contribution of $23.5 million for a new building at 400 E. Lincoln
• Warrant lists totaling $9,107,100.72 and $1,925,457.77
• Implementation of all-way stop control at Frank and Pierce Streets
• Ordinance amendment establishing regulations for emergency standby generators in single-family zones
• Public hearing set for October 7, 2024, regarding Baldwin House Senior Living Center at 200 S. Chester Street

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The board will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2024-2025 term. Members will review the 2023-2024 draft GCAB Annual Report and receive updates on cemetery sales and activity.

• Nomination and selection of Chair and Vice Chair Person
• Review of the 2023-2024 DRAFT GCAB Annual Report
• Approval of May 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial reports and cemetery sales and activity updates

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to discuss its strategic plan, focusing on museum ethics, accountability, and a human-centered future. The agenda also includes an exhibit walk-through and a director's report.

• Review of AAM’s Museum Ethics and Standards
• Discussion of Museum Code of Ethics and Museum Accountability
• Exhibit walk-through
• Director Report

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet on September 4, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, courtesy review, historic design review, sign review, a study session, and miscellaneous business. No specific projects or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Approval of the HDC Minutes
• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will meet on August 28, 2024 to review agenda items including rezoning applications, community impact studies, special land use permits, and site plan reviews. A study session will be held on the Triangle District bonus height requirements. The board will also discuss miscellaneous business such as pre‑application discussions, project updates, and upcoming joint meetings.

• Study Session – Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements
• Rezoning Applications
• Community Impact Studies
• Special Land Use Permits
• Site Plan & Design Reviews

City Commission

The City Commission will review several routine payments and a contract for concrete sidewalk repairs. The body is also scheduling public hearings for land use and lot divisions and discussing a design proposal for a senior services building.

• Contract for 2024 Concrete Sidewalk Repair Program #1-24 (SW) to Italia Construction, Inc. for $872,161.44
• Warrant lists dated August 15 and August 22 totaling $10,020,720.24
• Public hearing set for Sept 23 regarding lot division and combination of 532 & 568 Lakeside Drive
• Public hearing set for Oct 6 regarding Special Land Use Permit Amendments for Baldwin House Senior Living Center at 200 S. Chester Street
• Proposal for the final design of a 40,000 square foot building for Next senior services

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee is meeting to review a request for historic designation. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from September 26, 2023.

• Historic designation request for 1283 Buckingham

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting to take roll call, approve minutes, and conduct courtesy, historic design, and sign reviews, followed by a study session. The agenda also includes miscellaneous business such as pre‑application discussions, a draft agenda, and staff reports. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and streamed via Zoom.

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Birmingham Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee will approve the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting. It will hold a study session to review the SCAP Final Draft. The committee will open the floor for public comment and discuss the project timeline. A draft agenda for the September 16, 2024 meeting will be prepared.

• Approve AHESC minutes of July 29, 2024
• Study Session – review SCAP Final Draft
• Public comment period
• Discussion of project timeline
• Draft agenda for September 16, 2024 meeting

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will consider rezoning applications, community impact studies, special land‑use permits, and site‑plan designs. A study session will examine bonus height requirements for the Triangle District. Miscellaneous business includes a pre‑application discussion for the Lincoln Yard project at 2159 E. Lincoln and updates on upcoming joint meetings.

• Rezoning applications
• Community impact studies
• Special land use permits
• Triangle District bonus height requirements – study session
• Pre‑application discussion for 2159 E. Lincoln – Lincoln Yard

Board of Ethics

The Birmingham Board of Ethics meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided at this meeting. Approved minutes will be available at the Clerk’s Office or on the city website.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review improvements for the Booth Park entry plaza and trail. The body will also discuss board rules and regulations and receive an update from the Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee.

• Booth Park Entry Plaza & Trail Improvements
• Parks and Recreation Board Rules and Regulations
• Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee update
• Manor Park No-mow Demonstration Areas report
• Communication regarding City of Birmingham Pickleball Courts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four appeals requesting variances to the city zoning ordinance. The appeals involve side‑yard, front‑yard, and height requirements for properties at 611 Ruffner, 160 Baldwin, 1759 Holland, and 1141 Lake Park. Each request seeks a specific reduction or increase from the required measurements. No decisions have been made at the time of the meeting.

• Appeal No. 24‑14: 611 Ruffner – variance of 4.14 ft to reduce side‑yard setback from 14.00 ft to 9.86 ft.
• Appeal No. 24‑09: 160 Baldwin – variance of 28.54 ft to reduce front‑yard setback from 53.54 ft to 25.00 ft.
• Appeal No. 24‑17: 1759 Holland – variance of 1.58 ft to increase building height from 24.00 ft to 25.58 ft.
• Appeal No. 24‑18: 1141 Lake Park – variance of 2.00 ft to reduce front‑yard setback from 45.80 ft to 43.80 ft.
• Appeal No. 24‑18: 1141 Lake Park – variance of 0.40 ft to reduce side‑yard setback from 20.00 ft to 19.60 ft.

City Commission

The commission will consider and vote on items on the consent agenda, including approval of warrant lists totaling $8.8 million and naming the mayor to sign a pending MDOT agreement. Public hearings will be held on a special land use permit amendment for 219 Elm St., a special land use permit amendment and ownership transfer for 260 N Old Woodward, and confirmation of Special Assessment Roll No. 912 for the Oakland Avenue and Haynes Street project with a 9.5% interest rate on unpaid installments. The commission will award the Oakland Avenue and Haynes Street Project Contract #7‑24 to Eminent Excavating LLC for $1,136,948.25 plus a 10% contingency ($1,250,643.08) and adopt related budget appropriations, a sidewalk ordinance amendment, and a tentative collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 214, before moving to a closed session to evaluate the City Manager’s performance.

• Approve warrant lists with Automated Clearing House payments dated July 25 2024 ($6,669,026.11), August 1 2024 ($1,319,516.99), and August 8 2024 ($824,021.09).
• Public hearing on 219 Elm St. special land use permit amendment – commission may approve or deny the amendment and related design changes.
• Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll No. 912 for the Oakland Avenue and Haynes Street project, payable in five installments with 9.5% annual interest on unpaid balances.
• Award of Oakland Avenue and Haynes Street Project Contract #7‑24 to Eminent Excavating LLC for $1,136,948.25 plus a 10% construction contingency ($1,250,643.08) and related budget appropriations across Major Street, Local Street, Sewer, and Water funds.
• Adopt ordinance amending Article III‑Sidewalks, Section 98‑63 to allow discretionary sidewalk construction and end the temporary pause on new sidewalks.

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2024. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, courtesy review, a historic design review, a sign review, a study session, and miscellaneous business such as pre‑application discussions, a draft agenda, and staff reports. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed in the agenda.

Advisory Parking Committee

The Advisory Parking Committee will meet to review interior garage signage concepts from Corbin and discuss a draft of revised committee roles and duties. The meeting also includes an update from the June 24th City Commission meeting and a review of parking reports.

• Review of interior garage signage concepts from Corbin
• Discussion of revised Advisory Parking Committee roles and duties
• Update from the June 24th City Commission Meeting
• Review of parking reports

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss the final draft of the Birmingham Green: Healthy Climate Plan. The body is seeking a motion to publish the plan and open a 30-day public comment period.

• Review of the SCAP Final Draft
• Proposed 30-day public comment period for the Birmingham Green: Healthy Climate Plan
• Discussion of Survey #2 results
• Review of updated project schedule

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will consider two alternatives for a senior/recreation center at 400 E. Lincoln: constructing a new building or renovating the existing structure. They will also vote on a resolution to lift the pause on new sidewalk installation and on the structure for evaluating the City Manager's performance.

• Resolution to choose between a new senior/recreation building or renovation of the existing building at 400 E. Lincoln, with a maximum city contribution of $____ million
• Resolution to lift the pause on new sidewalk installation placed on June 3, 2024, to comply with Chapter 98, the Multi‑Modal Transportation Plan, and the 2040 Plan
• Selection of the City Manager performance evaluation structure

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will consider two resolutions for a senior/recreation center at 400 E. Lincoln: constructing a new building or renovating the existing structure. Each option includes a city contribution capped at an unspecified amount. The agenda also includes a resolution to lift the pause on new sidewalk installation placed on June 3, 2024, and a discussion on the City Manager performance evaluation structure.

• Resolution to proceed with a new senior/recreation center building at 400 E. Lincoln, with city contribution not to exceed $____ million
• Resolution to renovate the existing building at 400 E. Lincoln for senior/recreation use, with city contribution not to exceed $____ million
• Resolution to lift the pause on new sidewalk installation imposed on June 3, 2024
• Selection of the City Manager performance evaluation structure

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will consider rezoning applications, community impact studies, special land use permits, and a final site plan and design review for the 245 Townsend Parkview Townhomes project. A study session will discuss Triangle District bonus height requirements. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and public comments.

• 245 Townsend – Parkview Townhomes – Final Site Plan & Design Review request
• Triangle District Bonus Height Requirements – Study Session
• Rezoning Applications
• Community Impact Studies
• Special Land Use Permits

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to confirm a special assessment roll for resurfacing work on N. Adams Road and hold a hearing of necessity for a new project on Oakland Avenue. The body will also vote on several board appointments and routine contracts.

• Public hearing to confirm Special Assessment Roll 911 for N. Adams Road sewer and water laterals
• Public hearing of necessity for sewer and water lateral replacements on Oakland Avenue from N. Old Woodward to Woodward Avenue
• Agreement with Delta Temp for air conditioning unit replacement in the foreman's office for $27,750.00
• 2023-2024 Public Services contract for Yard Services and Senior Outreach Services to NEXT for $10,388.00
• Appointments to the Multi Modal Transportation Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Principal Shopping District

Museum Board

The Birmingham Museum Board will meet to elect a new Chairperson and approve minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting. The board will also hold discussions regarding the museum's strategic plan, including museum trends and values exploration. Additionally, the Director will present a summary of the History Leadership Seminar.

• Election of Board Chair
• Discussion of museum strategic plan and trends
• Review of History Leadership Seminar Summary
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a special land use permit and site plan for Ducati Detroit at 33278 Woodward. The meeting also includes a study session on Triangle District mixed-use requirements and next steps for The Birmingham Plan 2040.

• Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan review for Ducati Detroit at 33278 Woodward
• Study session on Triangle District Mixed-Use Requirements
• Discussion of next steps for The Birmingham Plan 2040