The Birmingham City Council considered several significant land use and financial matters, including ordinances to rezone properties in three separate cases (ZAC2024-00001, ZAC2024-00008, and a scheduled public hearing for ZAC2024-00011), an affordable housing redevelopment agreement transferring approximately 5.25 acres of city-owned land to Smithfield Phase II, LP, and a vote to waive a $105,365.33 right-of-way vacation fee covering roughly 70,400 square feet across four properties on 28th Street North and Messer-Airport Highway. The council also considered a $2.59 million bid for infrastructure improvements on 25th Street North ("The Star" project), a $1.2 million purchase of four refuse trucks from Ingram Equipment Company, a $374,333 Motorola radio equipment contract for the Police Department, authorization to settle the civil lawsuit Hardin and Moore v. City of Birmingham and Aric Mitchell, and the vacation of approximately 32,000 square feet of public right-of-way along 6th Avenue North. The council also handled 3 budget items, 2 public safety items, and several other routine consent matters.
A property currently zoned for single-family homes would be rezoned for manufacturing use. This can change what's built in the area and may affect nearby residents' property values and neighborhood character.
This rezoning (Case ZAC2024-00008) allows denser housing on a currently single-family lot in Birmingham. The change from R-3 to D-4 zoning may enable townhomes, duplexes, or small multi-unit buildings where only detached homes are permitted today.
Liquor licensing decision for a new lounge location in Birmingham. Council will hear the application and any objections during this meeting.
The city council approved a dance permit for The G Spot nightclub on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. Permit grants legal authority to operate dancing events at the venue.
Removes city claim to a stretch of 6th Avenue North between Messer-Airport Highway and 7th Avenue North, clearing the way for development or private use of the 0.735-acre right-of-way.
The city will hand over publicly owned land near a former affordable housing project to a private developer for new affordable housing construction. This removes the land from city control but aims to create housing for lower-income residents.
Council will consider rezoning properties in Birmingham's mixed-use district on February 4, 2025. The specific parcels and new zoning designation were not detailed in this notice.