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Council approves rezoning for 1240 22nd Street South after contentious public hearing
Summary
The Birmingham City Council on May 5 approved rezoning of 1240 22nd Street South from R‑6 to mixed‑use medium to permit a proposed hotel-and-condominium project. Staff noted the site is about 0.81 acres and the developer said the building would total roughly 124,000 sq ft with a proposed height of 125 feet; a separate variance for height must be sought from the ZBA.
On May 5 the Birmingham City Council voted to rezone a 0.81‑acre property at 1240 22nd Street South from R‑6 multiple dwelling district to MUM (mixed‑use medium), allowing the applicant to pursue a planned hotel-and-condominium project.
Kim Spruill, the city zoning administrator, told the council the applicant proposes a mixed‑use building with an estimated gross floor area of about 124,000 square feet and a proposed height of 125 feet; the property would require a variance for height from the city's zoning board of adjustment if the rezoning is approved. Spruill said the site is in the Southern Framework Plan area and that the planning and zoning…
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