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 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

The Birmingham City Commission appointed Jason Emerine to fill a one-year vacancy on the Commission, expiring November 30, 2025, with a roll call vote of 5-1. The Commission also approved several other appointments, including Michael Killalea to the Board of Review and multiple members to the Environmental Sustainability Board. Additionally, the Commission approved a $400,000 grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Booth Park improvements.

• Appointed Jason Emerine to City Commission one-year term (5-1)
• Appointed Michael Killalea to Board of Review (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Newman, Joe Mercurio, Harvey Bell, Debra Horner to Environmental Sustainability Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including warrant list of $1,030,101.42
• Approved stop sign installation on westbound Vinewood Ave. at Lakeview Ave.
• Approved Amendment 2 to Local Fiscal Recovery Fund agreement with Oakland County
• Approved 2025 In The Park Concert Series special event application
• Approved $400,000 DNR Trust Fund grant for Booth Park entry plaza and trail improvements

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

This was a workshop session with no formal actions taken. The Commission heard prepared statements from 14 candidates for the vacant City Commission seat and discussed their qualifications. No appointment was made during this meeting; interviews and the final appointment were scheduled for the regular meeting later that evening.

• No formal actions taken (workshop session)
• Heard statements from 14 candidates for vacant City Commission seat

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

The Birmingham Planning Board voted to recommend public property development guidelines for the 400 E. Lincoln Senior/Recreation/Community Center project to the City Commission, with revisions to parking, front entryway, and loading area marked as 'to be determined.' The board also set a public hearing for January 8, 2025, on proposed standby generator ordinance amendments. No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were study sessions or discussions.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024, as corrected (7-0)
• Revised agenda order for items K and L (7-0)
• Set public hearing for January 8, 2025, on generator ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Recommended 400 E. Lincoln development guidelines to City Commission (7-0)

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

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three requested variances for a second-floor addition at 687 Davis, allowing a 5.14-foot front yard setback variance, a 0.90-foot side yard variance, and a 1.00-foot porch projection variance. The motion carried 7-0. The board also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved front yard setback variance of 5.14 feet at 687 Davis (7-0)
• Approved side yard variance of 0.90 feet at 687 Davis (7-0)
• Approved porch projection variance of 1.00 feet at 687 Davis (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 BZA meeting (7-0)

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).

The Birmingham City Commission approved an agreement with Neumann Smith for final site plan, design, and construction plans for a new building at 400 E. Lincoln, not to exceed $354,200, with a $450,000 budget amendment. The vote was 4-2, with Commissioners Baller and Host opposed. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution to set public hearings for road assessments and the use of federal funds for lead service line replacement and a new ambulance.

• Approved $354,200 agreement with Neumann Smith for 400 E. Lincoln design (4-2)
• Approved $450,000 General Fund budget amendment for the project (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,189,846.40 and $287,624.08 warrant lists
• Set public hearings for road assessments on Yorkshire, Dorchester, Buckingham, Edenborough, Yosemite, Yankee, Ann, and Northlawn (Jan 13 and Jan 27, 2025)
• Authorized use of federal funds for lead service line replacement, audit fees, and new ambulance
• Accepted resignation of Samy Eid from Birmingham Shopping District Board
• Concurred in appointment of Sloane Wolf to Principal Shopping District Board

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

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board unanimously approved the 2023-2024 annual report as amended and authorized the release of ten additional graves for sale. The board also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and approved minutes from September and October 2024. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved September 6, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 annual report as amended (5-0)
• Approved release of ten more graves (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)

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

The Birmingham Museum Board approved the minutes from its November 7, 2024 meeting unanimously. The board discussed strategic planning, reviewing sample plans and identifying key elements for its own future plan, including measurable goals, clear mission/values, and community outreach. Director Pielack reported on the scanning of Quarton family materials, expected to be complete by year-end. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (7-0)

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

The Advisory Parking Committee voted 5-0 to recommend increasing parking stall size to 8'9" in the Chester Garage. The committee also elected Kevin Kozlowski as Chair and Jim Arpin as Vice Chair, and approved the October 2024 minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational discussion.

• Approved recommendation for 8'9" parking stall size in Chester Garage (5-0)
• Elected Kevin Kozlowski as permanent Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jim Arpin as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

The Birmingham Planning Board held study sessions on Triangle District bonus height requirements, impervious surface definitions, rules of procedure, and the Birmingham Plan 2040, but took no final action on these items. The board approved the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0) and amended its rules of procedure to allow both site plans and study session items at the October, November, and December meetings (6-0). No rezoning, site plan, or special land use applications were considered.

• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Amended rules of procedure for Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 meetings to allow site plans and study session items (6-0)

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)

The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals denied a lot coverage variance for 1115 Chapin (7-0) and approved variances for 160 Baldwin, 999 Twin Oaks (5-2), 1587 S. Bates, and 1410 Cole (all 7-0). The board also approved the August 13, 2024 minutes as amended.

• Denied lot coverage variance at 1115 Chapin (7-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 160 Baldwin (7-0)
• Approved driveway paving variance at 999 Twin Oaks (5-2)
• Approved side yard setback variance at 1587 S. Bates (7-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance at 1407 Ruffner (7-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance at 1410 Cole (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (7-0)

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

The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to forward a revised resolution for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application to the City Commission, with an updated cost estimate and adjusted grant request. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, moving the July 1 and September 2 meetings to July 8 and September 9. Minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting as amended (5-0)
• Forwarded revised MNRTF grant resolution to City Commission (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with July 8 and September 9 changes (5-0)

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

The Birmingham City Commission discussed the Senior/Recreation Center project and set an upper bond amount of $32 million and an upper square footage limit of 53,000. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, excluding items F, G, and H, which were handled separately. Item F, regarding emergency standby generators, was tabled for a full presentation at the next meeting. The public hearing for the Baldwin House Senior Living special land use permit amendment was rescheduled from October 6 to October 7, 2024.

• Set upper bond amount of $32M and upper square footage limit of 53,000 for Senior/Recreation Center project
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including $9,107,100.72 and $1,925,457.77 warrant lists
• Tabled emergency standby generators in single-family districts for full presentation at next meeting
• Rescinded October 6 public hearing date for Baldwin House special land use permit amendment
• Set new public hearing date of October 7 for Baldwin House special land use permit amendment
• Approved MDOT contract as written
• Approved all-way stop control at Frank and Pierce Streets
• Approved special event permit for 44th Art Birmingham art fair

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

This was a workshop session with no formal actions taken. The Commission heard a presentation on the proposed Senior/Recreation Center at 400 East Lincoln and received public comment. Commissioners discussed various options, including building the entire facility with a potential pool and partnering with the YMCA, but made no decisions.

• No formal actions taken (workshop session)
• Nomination of Therese Longe as Mayor Pro Tem approved (voice vote, unanimous)

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

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board re-elected Linda Buchanan as chair by a 4-2 vote and elected Linda Peterson as vice chair unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from May 10, 2024, and discussed updates to the draft annual report, which will be reviewed again at the next meeting.

• Re-elected Linda Buchanan as Chair (4-2)
• Elected Linda Peterson as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2024 (6-0)

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

The Birmingham Museum Board approved the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting unanimously (7-0). The board agreed on a six-step process for developing a new strategic plan over approximately a year, including reviewing current goals, seeking public input, and presenting the final plan to the city commission. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included reports on HVAC replacements, exhibit delays, and upcoming events.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 (7-0)
• Agreed on a six-step strategic planning process to take about a year

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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review four appeals regarding zoning dimensions and signage. One appeal for 611 Ruffner is listed as postponed.

• Sign appeal at 200 S Chester
• Dimensional appeal at 1556 Emmons
• Dimensional appeal at 1001 Fairfax
• Postponed appeal for 611 Ruffner

Parks and Recreation Board

The July 8, 2025, meeting for the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board consists of standard procedural agenda items. No specific topics for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding ownership changes at 115 Willits and site plan amendments for 219 Elm St. The meeting also includes a hearing of necessity for sewer and water lateral replacements on N. Adams Road. Additionally, several appointments to local boards are scheduled.

• Public hearing for ownership change and liquor license transfer at 115 Willits
• Public hearing for site plan amendments and renovations at 219 Elm St.
• Special Assessment District for sewer and water lateral replacements on N. Adams Road
• Approval of a warrant list totaling $924,916.56
• Appointments to the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board and Museum Board

Historic District Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural items and reviews. The commission will conduct courtesy reviews, historic design reviews, and sign reviews.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Courtesy Review

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will review several site plan requests, including a four-story addition at 139 W. Maple. The board will also discuss next steps for The Birmingham Plan 2040. Additionally, members will conduct a courtesy review of the Booth Park Trail Improvements Plan.

• Preliminary site plan review for a 4-story addition at 139 W. Maple
• Design review for new electric vehicle charging stations at 685 E. Maple
• Site plan extension request for an auto sales agency at 33866 Woodward
• Courtesy review of the Booth Park Trail Improvements Plan
• Pre-application discussion for Bell Bistro at 185 N. Old Woodward

City Commission

The commission will consider several large contracts for traffic signal modifications and parking garage improvements. The agenda also includes preparations for the August 6 State Primary Election and a tax levy for senior services.

• Contract with Dan’s Excavating for $1,538,343.40 for traffic signal modifications
• RAM Construction contract for Chester St. Parking Garage ($4,938,259.00)
• Tax levy of 0.3279 mills to raise $1,134,510 for senior services
• Public hearing for lot combination at 1114 & 1110 Lakeside Drive
• Contract with Thielen Turf Irrigation for Springdale Golf Course ($1,263,770)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals on June 18, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included approval of May 14, 2024 minutes and a dimensional appeal for 1556 Emmons.

• The June 18, 2024, meeting was canceled.

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Birmingham Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee will hold a study session regarding the SCAP draft. The committee will also review the April 29, 2024, minutes and discuss updates to the project schedule and public engagement phase 3.

• SCAP Draft study session
• Approval of April 29, 2024, minutes
• Updated Project Schedule communication
• Public Engagement Phase 3 discussion

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the prioritization of key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Woodward Avenue and the public project review process.

• Prioritization of key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040
• Discussion regarding Woodward Avenue
• Review of the public project review process

Museum Board

The board is initiating the research phase of a strategic planning process for 2025 through 2028. This process involves reviewing museum trends, mission statements, and community feedback. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming museum tours and exhibit developments.

• Review of strategic plan research process
• Approval of May 2, 2024 minutes
• Update on 3-D printing projects for the transportation exhibit
• Report on upcoming June museum tours
• Update on Hunter House interpretive displays

Advisory Parking Committee

The committee will review parking garage signage and examine parking reports. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April and May 2024.

• Parking garage signage review
• Approval of April and May 2024 minutes
• Parking reports

Historic District Commission

The commission will conduct a historic design review for the Field Building at 137 W. Maple. The meeting also includes a study session on the Historic Preservation Master Plan and reviews of sign applications.

• Historic design review for 137 W. Maple (Field Building)
• Study session: Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Sign reviews
• Discussion on proposed expansion of State Tax Credits

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive an update on the Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee. The meeting also includes progress updates for Adams Park, Booth Park, and Pumphouse Park.

• Start of In The Park Summer Concert Series on June 13, 2025
• Update on Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee (SCC)
• Updates regarding Adams Park, Booth Park, and Pumphouse Park
• Communications regarding Kenning Park, accessibility, and golf courses

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special land use permit amendment for a new commercial use on the first floor of the independent senior living facility at 219 Elm St., and a preliminary site plan review for the Parkview Townhomes development at 245 Townsend. The board will also discuss prioritization of key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040 and study Triangle District mixed-use requirements. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and staff reports.

• Public hearing: Special land use permit amendment for new commercial use at 219 Elm St. (All Seasons 2)
• Public hearing: Preliminary site plan review for Parkview Townhomes at 245 Townsend
• Study session: The Birmingham Plan 2040 – Prioritization of Key Actions
• Study session: Triangle District Mixed-Use Requirements
• Joint Planning Board & City Commission meeting scheduled for June 10, 2024

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 15, 2024, at Birmingham City Hall. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, and courtesy reviews. The commission will conduct historic design reviews and sign reviews, though the specific properties or applications are not listed in the provided text. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Approval of HDC Minutes

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will review existing cemetery rules and regulations. Discussion includes topics regarding monuments, grave markers, foundations, and operational enforcement.

• Review of Cemetery Rules and Regulations
• Discussion about Monuments, Grave markers, and Foundations
• Discussion about Operational Regulations and Enforcement

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss design input for the Pumphouse and Lincoln Well Site playgrounds. The board will also review updates for Booth Park and receive a report from the Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee.

• Playground design input for Pumphouse Playground
• Playground design input for Lincoln Well Site Playground
• Booth Park update
• Update from Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee
• Proposed time change to Parks and Recreation Board meetings

City Commission

The regular Birmingham City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. A notice for an in-person workshop is provided, with details for virtual participation via Zoom and instructions for submitting written statements.

• Regular meeting canceled
• In-person workshop notice for May 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Building, 151 Martin St.
• Virtual participation via Zoom (Meeting ID: 655 079 760)
• Written statements may be submitted to City Commission, 151 Martin Street, P.O. Box 3001

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing the necessity of special assessment districts for repaving Pierce Alley and West Maple Alley, as well as the 2024 Cape Seal Program for several unimproved roads. The body is also reviewing board appointments and routine city expenditures.

• Proposed repaving of Pierce Alley and West Maple Alley with individual property assessments
• 2024 Cape Seal Program for resurfacing roads including Chestnut, Hazel, and Lawndale Streets
• Sewer Rehabilitation Program #4-24(S) contract awarded to D.V.M. Utilities, Inc. for $481,476.98
• Warrant lists totaling $2,486,589.57 for dates April 18, April 25, and May 1
• Public hearing set for June 3, 2024, regarding Special Land Use Permit Amendment for 260 N. Old Woodward

Museum Board

The Birmingham Museum Board will meet to finalize the pond zone landscape plan presented by Brian Devlin of Nagy Devlin Land Design, following an April discussion. The board will also approve minutes from the April 4 meeting and hear the director's report, which includes updates on a board vacancy, budget items, and upcoming school tours.

• Finalize Pond Zone Landscape Plan with Brian Devlin
• Approve minutes of April 4, 2024
• Director report: Museum Board opening, budget hearing updates, school tours May 7-23
• Budget items: Allen House carpeting, furnace upgrade, fencing, roof repairs, pond landscape construction

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will conduct a design review for the Field Building at 137 W. Maple and hold a study session on the Historic Preservation Master Plan. The study session includes updates on property surveys, condition assessments, and public input. Staff will also report on administrative sign approvals, demolitions, and the 2024 action list.

• Historic Design Review for 137 W. Maple – Field Building
• Study Session on Historic Preservation Master Plan including survey updates and condition assessments
• Pre-Application Discussion for 163 W. Maple – The Last Bean
• Staff reports on administrative sign approvals and demolitions

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Birmingham Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee is meeting to review a greenhouse gas inventory report, draft sustainability goals, and a survey draft. They will also approve minutes from March 7th and discuss an updated project schedule. The meeting is open to the public for items not on the agenda.

• Review of GHGI Report
• Discussion of SCAP Draft Goals
• Review of Survey Draft
• Approval of March 7th, 2024 minutes
• Updated Project Schedule

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission is holding a public hearing to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda covers detailed line items for General Fund departments, Public Safety, Public Works, and Enterprise Funds. Residents are invited to provide public comment on the proposed financial plan.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Recommended Budget
• Review of General Fund departments including Police, Fire, and City Hall
• Review of Enterprise Funds including Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, and Golf Courses
• Review of Special Revenue Funds including Major Streets and Solid-Waste Disposal
• Public comment session scheduled for 12:00 P.M.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding special land use permits for businesses on Woodward and S. Eton. The body is also deciding on a policy for assessing residential properties when unimproved roads are converted to improved roads.

• Warrant list approval in the amount of $790,000.49
• Special Land Use Permit review for Papa Joe’s & Bistro Joe’s at 34244 Woodward
• Special Land Use Permit Amendment and Final Site Plan for Big Rock Italian Chophouse at 245 S. Eton
• Public hearing notices for pavement assessments on Pierce Alley, West Maple Alley, and multiple residential streets
• Proposed policy to assess residential rear yards at 85%, 25%, or 0% when converting unimproved roads to improved roads

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board meets to approve minutes from January 19, 2024, and discuss a revised strategic plan. The agenda includes organizing future business for May, June, and September 2024, with July and August meetings cancelled. The board will receive financial reports, cemetery sales updates, and reports from the City Manager for the first quarter of 2024.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 19, 2024
• Review of the revised Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Monuments, Gravemarkers, and Foundations in Cemetery Rules and Regulations scheduled for May 3, 2024
• Cancellation of July 5, 2024 and August 2, 2024 meetings
• Financial Reports and Cemetery Sales & Activity updates

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to review unfinished business regarding a landscape plan for the Pond Zone. The meeting also includes a director's report and public comments.

• Pond Zone Landscape Plan by Brian Devlin of Nagy Devlin Land Design
• Museum budget presentation to City Commission on April 27

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission is holding its regular meeting to review historic design and sign applications, along with courtesy reviews and a study session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific project details or dollar amounts listed. Public can attend in person or virtually.

• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Courtesy Review
• Study Session
• Pre-Application Discussions

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss playground design services and planning dates for the Pumphouse and Lincoln Well Site playgrounds. The board will also address the designation of Birmingham well sites as parks and surfacing for the Adams Park playground.

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

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board will review a final site plan and design for a building addition at 33816 Woodward. The board will also hold a study session to prioritize key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040.

• Final Site Plan & Design Review for new addition at 33816 Woodward (Auto Europe)
• Study Session: The Birmingham Plan 2040 prioritization of key actions
• Pre-application discussion for 219 Elm St. (All Seasons 2)

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will review three appeals regarding city-issued invoices. These appeals concern snow removal and grass cutting services at specific residential properties.

• Appeal of $180.00 snow removal invoice for 157 W Maple Rd
• Appeal of two $206 grass cutting invoices for 1752 & 1754 Haynes Ave
• Appeal of $206 grass cutting invoice for 1528 Bowers Ave

Historic District Commission

The commission will meet to conduct courtesy, historic design, and sign reviews. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reviews.

• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the renewal of nine liquor licenses and select a design consultant for the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvements. The body will also vote on several board appointments and approve funding for street paving and lawn maintenance.

• Lawn maintenance contract with Birmingham Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal, Inc. for $698,004.00 (2024-2027)
• Budget amendment of $132,774.75 for the Pierce Street Paving Project Contract
• Selection of design consultant for Booth Park Entry Plaza with bids ranging from $93,000 to $179,100
• Public hearings for 2024 liquor license renewals for nine establishments, including 220 Restaurant and Zana
• Public hearing set for April 15, 2024, regarding 245 S. Eton – Big Rock Italian Chophouse

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a study session to prioritize key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040. The board will also consider a site plan extension request for 370 E. Brown.

• Site plan extension request for 370 E. Brown
• Study session on The Birmingham Plan 2040 prioritization
• Pre-application discussions for 300 S. Old Woodward and 330 Hamilton Row
• Appointment to Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review three requests for dimensional appeals. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting.

• Dimensional appeal 24-02 for 508 W Lincoln (Richard Scheck)
• Dimensional appeal 24-03 for 705 Davis (Brian Neeper)
• Dimensional appeal 24-04 for 1982 Haynes (Armando Ybarra)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Birmingham Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee is meeting to review the draft introduction and outline of the Sustainability Climate Action Plan (SCAP), receive an update on the Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI), and discuss the updated project schedule. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No final decisions are expected on the SCAP at this session.

• Review of SCAP Draft Intro and Outline
• GHGI Update
• Updated Project Schedule
• Approval of January 29th, 2024 minutes
• Draft agenda for April 29th, 2024

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to discuss the planning and process for its 2025 strategic plan. The meeting also includes a director's report and the approval of February 1, 2023, minutes.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan for 2025 planning and process

Advisory Parking Committee

The Advisory Parking Committee is discussing the status of moped parking spaces and reviewing a staff report on the Comprehensive Repair Project. The agenda includes a presentation on Voltpost EV charging opportunities and a survey discussion. The body will also approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of moped parking spaces
• Review of Voltpost EV charging opportunity
• Discussion of EV charging survey
• Staff report on Comprehensive Repair Project
• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct a design review for the Birmingham Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot. The body will also hold a study session regarding the Historic Preservation Master Plan.

• Historic Design Review: 245 S. Eton – Birmingham Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot
• Study Session: Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Communication regarding roofing materials at 239 N. Old Woodward – Huston Building

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will review unfinished business regarding Birmingham Well Sites Park Designations. Staff reports will 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 will consider awarding a road project contract and approving several special event permits. The body is also discussing changes to downtown parking meter durations and the design of the North Adams Road Project.

• Award of Edgewood Road Project #6-24(S) to Eminent Excavating LLC for $2,336,692.58
• Proposed reduction of North Adams Road from 4 lanes to 3 lanes from Madison Street to city limits
• Proposal to convert 1-hour parking meters to 2-hour meters in most downtown areas
• Establishment of Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee for 400 E. Lincoln
• Special event permits for Day on the Town, Farmers Market, and Movie Nights

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special workshop session to discuss the Public Project Review Process. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion regarding Public Project Review Process

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a Special Land Use Permit amendment and a Final Site Plan & Design Review for a small addition to the south side of a building at 245 S. Eton. The board will also hold a study session to prioritize key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040.

• Public hearing for Special Land Use Permit amendment at 245 S. Eton (Big Rock) for a small building addition
• Public hearing for Final Site Plan & Design Review at 245 S. Eton (Big Rock) for a small building addition
• Study session on The Birmingham Plan 2040 prioritization of key actions

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct a historic design review for 245 S. Eton. The body will also review signs and receive staff reports on demolitions and administrative approvals.

• Historic Design Review: 245 S. Eton – Birmingham Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Communication regarding 239 N. Old Woodward – Huston Building roofing materials
• 2023 Certified Local Government Annual Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider one dimensional appeal. The board will also discuss motions and elect a Vice Chairperson.

• Dimensional appeal 24-01 for 2428 Northlawn (Petitioner: Shanith Johnston)
• Election of Vice Chairperson

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to renew liquor licenses for several local establishments and set future hearings for those in violation of City Code. The body will also consider architectural bids for the Birmingham Senior/Recreation Building renovation.

• Public hearing for annual liquor license renewals for 30 establishments
• Proposed bid for Senior/Recreation Building assessment at 400 East Lincoln St: Krieger Klatt Architects (up to $158,975) or NORR, LLC (up to $133,694)
• Warrant list approval in the amount of $561,604.79
• Proposed $1 increase to golf round fees
• Public hearing set for March 18, 2024, regarding Special Land Use Permit for 115 Willits

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a historic design review for 245 S. Eton. The body will also review signs and receive staff reports on administrative approvals and demolitions.

• Historic Design Review: 245 S. Eton – Birmingham Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Update on MHPN Award Letter for 100 N. Old Woodward

Advisory Parking Committee

The committee is meeting to review parking reports and a staff report on a comprehensive repair project. Members will discuss electric vehicle charging opportunities and moped parking spaces.

• Discussion of moped spaces
• Voltpost EV charging opportunity
• EV charging survey discussion
• Comprehensive Repair Project staff report from 10/6/25
• BSD Holiday Contribution Request from Director Ericka Bassett

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss a fee increase recommendation for the Springdale Shelter. The board will also receive a presentation on a Little Library and review a submitted 5-Year Recreation Plan.

• Fee increase recommendation for Springdale Shelter
• Little Library presentation by Lilly Brinn
• Review of the submitted 5-Year Recreation Plan
• Park and project updates

City Commission

The City Commission met for a workshop session to receive a presentation on Parliamentary Procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order. No formal actions were taken during this meeting.

• Presentation by Eleanor “Coco” Siewert on effective meetings and parliamentary law
• Discussion regarding meeting minutes and Open Meetings Act (OMA) requirements
• Discussion on a future Ethics Board Presentation

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on the final design for street reconstructions and utility improvements on Arlington Street and Shirley Road, with a proposal to add Brandon Street to the project. The body is also reviewing several contracts and board appointments.

• Proposed final design for Arlington Street and Shirley Road reconstruction including sewer, water, and 5-foot sidewalks
• Proposed addition of Brandon Street to the Arlington and Shirley project
• Warrant lists for approval totaling $2,377,776.27 and $396,739.34
• Sewer root control services contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc. not to exceed $125,085.30
• Fuel delivery contracts with RKA Petroleum Companies, Marathon Flint Company, and Gen Oil Company

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special outdoor meeting to walk the Shirley Road and Arlington Street project area. No decisions will be made during this walk, and no debate will occur. Full discussion on the project is scheduled for the February 5, 2024, regular meeting.

• Site walk starting near W. Lincoln Street and Shirley near the Linden Park Trail

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee will hold a study session to review draft vision and objectives. The body will also discuss citywide sustainability efforts and a draft memo to city boards.

• Study session on Draft Vision and Objectives
• GHGI Update
• Long Range Planning for citywide sustainability efforts
• Review of a draft memo to City Boards

Planning Board

The Birmingham Planning Board is reviewing site and design plans for three developments in the Triangle District. The board will also hold a study session to prioritize key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040.

• 720 S. Adams: Preliminary Site Plan Review for a new 5-story mixed-use building
• 295 Elm: Final Site Plan and Design Review for Forest Townhouses single-family attached development
• 294 E. Brown: Design Review for building facade changes at Brown St. Mixed-Use
• The Birmingham Plan 2040: Study session on prioritization of key actions
• 479 S. Old Woodward: Pre-application discussion regarding tandem parking

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will hold public hearings on special assessment roll 907 for the Edgewood Road water and sewer lateral project, and on a lot combination and special land use permit for the Fred Lavery Porsche dealership at 34350 Woodward Ave. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as warrants totaling over $8.8 million, special event permits, and election-related resolutions. The commission will also discuss an interim report on the Shirley Rd. and Arlington St. unimproved street project.

• Confirm special assessment roll 907 for Edgewood Road water and sewer laterals, totaling $89,590 (sewer) and $20,424 (water), with 9.5% annual interest
• Public hearing on lot combination of 34350 Woodward Ave and 909-911 Haynes St (Fred Lavery Porsche)
• Public hearing on special land use permit, final site plan and design review for Fred Lavery Porsche dealership
• Approve warrant lists totaling $8,803,225.23
• Approve special event permits for Birmingham Street Art Fair (Sept 28-29) and Yoga in the Park (June 15)

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission is holding a long-range planning session to discuss various topics including the 5-year financial forecast, parks and recreation master plan, stormwater management changes, historic preservation, transit planning, economic growth, public safety building projects, parking improvements, and technology upgrades. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal action items.

• 5-year financial forecast 2023-2027
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan implementation
• Police Department / City Hall safety & security building redesign & expansion
• Senior/Recreation Building Project at 400 E. Lincoln
• Parking system improvements

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review two draft opinions regarding a canvasser opinion request and a complaint involving Reagan. The board will also plan for a City Commission Workshop scheduled for February 5, 2024.

• Review of Draft Opinion 2023-04 (Canvasser Opinion Request)
• Review of Draft Opinion 2023-03 (Reagan Complaint)
• Planning for February 5, 2024 City Commission Workshop

Historic District Commission

The Birmingham Historic District Commission will meet to conduct a study session regarding the Historic Preservation Master Plan. The body will also review historic designs and signs. Staff will report on administrative approvals and demolitions.

• Study session for the Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review
• Staff reports on demolitions
• Communication regarding 100 N. Old Woodward MHPN Award Letter

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a study session to prioritize key actions for The Birmingham Plan 2040. The meeting also includes standing agenda items for rezoning applications, special land use permits, and site plan reviews.

• Study session on The Birmingham Plan 2040 prioritization of key actions
• Review of rezoning applications
• Review of special land use permits
• Site plan and design reviews

Advisory Parking Committee

The committee will discuss a previous parking workshop and provide an update on parking operations. Members will also follow up on proposed changes to parking meters and review parking reports.

• Proposed parking meter changes follow up
• Review of parking reports
• Parking operations update
• Discussion of December's parking workshop

Board of Ethics

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a meeting of the Board of Ethics. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review five requests for dimensional variances at specific residential addresses. The board is also scheduled to elect a Vice Chairperson.

• Dimensional appeal for 631 Ruffner (Alan Ghassan)
• Dimensional appeal for 1215 Cedar (Jack Halifi)
• Dimensional appeal for 172 George (Greg Aerts)
• Dimensional appeal for 220 Lake Park (Scott Sawica)
• Dimensional appeal for 460 Wimbleton (Kevin Cleary)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss recommendations for increasing golf course fees. The board is also reviewing two sculpture donations from local artists for city locations. Additionally, the board will nominate its 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Fee Schedule Increase Recommendation for Golf Courses
• Proposed sculpture donation by James Kaye for location west of the historic museum
• Proposed sculpture donation by Martin Van Almen for Lincoln Hills near the first tee box
• Nomination of 2024 Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

City Commission

The City Commission is considering several infrastructure projects, including a major sewer and water main contract and a special assessment district for Edgewood Road. The body will also discuss street reconstructions and traffic control changes.

• Award Redding Road Sewer and Water Main Improvements Project to FDM Contracting, Inc. for $3,105,518.85
• Public hearing on Edgewood Road Water and Sewer Lateral Special Assessment District
• Installation of all-way stop control at Columbia St and Villa Rd and Columbia St and Haynes St
• Lease agreement with Birmingham Tower Partners, LLC for $850.00 per year for balconies at 479 S. Old Woodward
• Increase Birmingham Museum research fee from $25 to $30 per hour

Museum Board

The Museum Board is meeting to discuss the Museum Long Range Plan and strategic planning for 2024. The session includes a Director's report on current projects and upcoming programming.

• Discussion of Museum Long Range Plan
• Discussion of Museum Strategic Planning, 2024
• Director's report on Allen House Porch Roof completion
• Review of Black History Month and Indigenous people presentation schedules
• Discussion of Landscape Master Plan implementation including pond and Rouge access improvements

Historic District Commission

The commission will meet to conduct business including design and sign reviews. The agenda consists of procedural items and general review categories.

• Courtesy Review
• Historic Design Review
• Sign Review