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First reading set for de-annexation request so church may open K–8 school at Cahaba Valley Road
Summary
The council held a first reading on Ordinance 26-27-09 to de-annex 7.333 acres at 7160 Cahaba Valley Road so a church can develop a K–8 Christian school; church representatives said about 44 students are enrolled for the first year and the public hearing/second reading was scheduled for August 10.
City staff (speaker 12) presented a first reading for Ordinance 26-27-09 that would de-annex 7.333 acres at 7160 Cahaba Valley Road (near Highway 119) to allow a church to proceed with plans that do not align with current zoning. Staff described the parcel's location relative to Birmingham and said de-annexation would not create zoning 'donut holes' or disrupt city services. The property owner’s representatives, including Rich Lusk (speaker 14) and elder Carl Peterson (speaker 15), explained the plan to open a K–8 Christian school.
Carl Peterson said roughly 44 students are already enrolled and estimated first-year class sizes between 5 and 12 students; the proponents said they may seek to expand in the future. Council members asked about ad valorem tax impacts and next steps; staff told the council the de-annexation and related conditional-use matters will return for a second reading and public comment on August 10.
