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Birmingham planning board postpones outdoor-dining proposal at 168 West Maple over ADA and design gaps
Summary
The Planning Board postponed final action on an outdoor-dining platform proposed for 168 West Maple, citing missing dimensions, unclear existing-condition plans and concerns about relocating an ADA parking stall; staff asked the applicant to remove a planter from an ADA curb cut and provide engineered verification of any parking change.
The Planning Board for the City of Birmingham voted unanimously June 11 to postpone consideration of a final site plan for an outdoor dining platform at 168 West Maple, citing incomplete plans and potential Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
Staff presented the application and recommended approval subject to conditions, noting the proposal would add four tables (12 chairs) and two planters but that one planter as drawn sits within an ADA curb cut. Miss Blinsky told the board that revised plans are required to remove the planter from the…
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