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Residents tell council event parking and blocked hydrants are impeding emergency access in their neighborhood
Summary
Two residents reported repeated overflow parking from nearby event venues that blocks driveways and fire hydrants on 3rd Avenue South, said police did not respond after multiple calls, and asked the council and administration for no-parking signs and physical measures to prevent blocking and improve emergency access.
Two residents, Elizabeth and Arlene Bevel, told the Birmingham City Council during public comment on April 14 that parking overflow from nearby event venues (identified as ‘mom’s basement’ and Cahaba Brewery) is creating repeated safety and access problems on 3rd Avenue South.
They said event attendees park on lots zoned for single-family homes (addresses identified as 4346–4352 3rd Avenue South), block mailboxes and a fire hydrant, and leave…
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