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HEC chair asks council to tighten stormwater regulations
Flooding and erosion issues have been a persistent problem throughout Homewood during heavy storms due to a number of factors, including old and undersized drains, hard surfaces that prevent absorption into the ground and the loss of trees. Read more
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Council approves study of bike, pedestrian access on Central Avenue, reappoints Ward 2 BOE member
At its May 20 meeting, the council approved Volkert Engineering’s proposal to study Central Avenue and the possibility of reconnecting a former street along Griffin Brook as a greenway for people on bikes or on foot. Read more
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Survey to provide overview of Homewood tree canopy
The Homewood Environmental Commission will soon undertake a survey of city trees to better plan plantings and maintenance. Read more
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ALDOT presents revised plans for Oxmoor “turkey foot” intersection
With a new, reduced scope, the plans to redesign the “turkey foot” intersection of Oxmoor Road and Oxmoor Boulevard are expected to move forward this year. Read more
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Jack’s to receive sign variance for renovation project
After some initial confusion and a narrow vote on May 13, the Homewood City Council will have to pass a resolution approving the sign variance request at its next meeting. Read more
New round of paving work to begin in June
The city worked with Volkert Engineering to determine its paving priorities. Read more
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Planning Commission delays vote on Rosedale, West Homewood developments
The next meeting will be June 4. Read more
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Council to consider LED light contract with Alabama Power, drops Samford incentive request
The council will also vote on a contract for a citywide traffic study at its next meeting. Read more
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18th Street redesign will add parking, limit some business access
Strickland said they are currently working on getting plans approved by the state and gaining construction easements to do the work. The project likely won’t be put out for bid until around the start of 2020. Read more
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City cuts ribbon for new Patriot Park pool
The splash pad opens to the public on Monday, and the main pool opens later this month. Read more
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BZA denies two homeowners’ cases
A variance request on Oak Grove Road was carried over to the June meeting. Read more
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City holds ribbon-cutting for West Homewood athletic complex
The new Patriot Park Pool will hold a ribbon-cutting Friday, May 3, at noon. Read more
SOHO Partners plan to continue parking complaints
The developers of SoHo, who filed a complaint over parking with the city of Homewood in March, say they plan to continue their attempt to change the parking situation. Read more
Sign code to be simplified, aligned with city zoning
Homewood’s existing sign code, Borys said, is not user-friendly and has a number of different sign districts that don’t match up with property zoning for different uses. Read more
Courtesy of Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
RPC, city debut first draft of new downtown zoning
At the April 23 public meetings, Placemakers and RPC employees presented the proposed code and answered questions. Read more
Mixed-use building approved on BM Montgomery Street
Property owner Tim Coker plans to relocate the existing building and replace it with a 6,000-square-foot building, containing two commercial tenants and a second-story condominium, as well as an underground parking garage. Read more
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