REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOMEWOOD, ALABAMA
April 13, 2015
The City Council of the City of Homewood, Alabama convened in Regular
Session on Monday, April 13, 2015 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was given by
Dr. Bill Johnston of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, after which the pledge of
allegiance was given.
The meeting was called to order by the President, Bruce Limbaugh.
Upon Roll Call, the following were present: Michael Hallman, Britt Thames,
Fred Hawkins, Patrick McClusky, Walter Jones, Barry Smith, Rich Laws, Peter Wright
and Bruce Limbaugh. Absent: Vance Moody and Heather Reid. Also present were: Mike
Kendrick, City Attorney; and Linda Cook, City Clerk.
At this time, Mrs. Smith moved to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of February 23, 2015 and approve them as distributed. Mr.
Wright seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
At this time, Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any recommendations or
appointments to be made regarding board vacancies. There was no response from the
Council.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that the application period for the Ward 5 School Board
was currently open and would be closed on April 30, 2015.
Mr. Kendrick stated that the Industrial Development Board was made up of nine
members but they only had four positions filled so they currently have no quorum and
there was a need to fill those positions.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the positions were At-Large positions.
Mr. Kendrick replied that all the unfilled positions for the Industrial Development
Board were At-Large positions and stated that the Chamber of Commerce would make
recommendations and in lieu of that the Council could appoint members.
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CONSENT AGENDA
09.02.15
Request for consideration of installing a “Turn Lane Addition” to Valley
Avenue – Britt Thames
Action Taken: The Public Safety Committee met on April 6, 2015 and
voted 3 to 0 to recommend dropping this Item. The motion was
by Mr. Thames and seconded by Mr. Hawkins.
made
08.03.14
Request for consideration of a presentation of the “form based” zoning
code for Reese Street – Peter Wright
Action Taken: The Planning and Development Committee met on
April 6, 2015 and voted 4 to 0 to recommend dropping this
Item. The
motion was made by Mrs. Hallman and seconded by
Mr. McClusky.
06.03.15
Item. The
Mr. Hallman.
Request for consideration to discuss measures to alleviate stagnant water
build up on Edgewood Boulevard – Patrick McClusky/Greg
Cobb/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department.
Action Taken: The Planning and Development Committee met on
April 6, 2015 and voted 4 to 0 to recommend dropping this
motion was made by Mr. McClusky and seconded by
Mr. McClusky moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hallman seconded the
motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
At this time, Mr. Limbaugh amended the published agenda to add the following
Item to the Committee Referral Agenda: Item No. 17.04.15 - Request for consideration of
an ROW acquisition agreement for Shades Creek Greenway Phase II between ALDOT
and the City of Homewood – Jim Wyatt/BEZ Department – Planning and Development
Committee.
Mr. Limbaugh further amended the published agenda to add the following Item to
the Other New Business Agenda: Item No. 16.04.15 – Request for consideration to
change the Council Meeting date from May 25th to May 18 (May meeting dates: May 11
and May 18).
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Mr. Thames moved to approve the Council Agenda as amended. Mr. McClusky
seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
OLD BUSINESS AGENDA
The first item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 18.02.15 – Carried
over from the March 23, 2015 Council Meeting for consideration to review changes to
“Zoning Book”– Vanessa McGrath/Building, Engineering and Zoning
Department/Planning Commission Sub-Committee (Public Hearing held March 23,
2015).
Mr. Limbaugh stated that without objection this Item would be carried over.
There was no objection from the Council.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 11.03.15 –
Carried over from the March 23, 2015 Council Meeting for consideration of lease for
vacant lot at 315 Oxmoor Road – Pam Clarke/Greg Cobb/Building, Engineering and
Zoning Department.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that without objection this Item would be referred back to
the Finance Committee. There was no objection from the Council.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 21.03.15 – Public
Hearing April 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of a variance to the Sign Ordinance
at 808 Green Springs Highway (Mazer’s) – Chris Hoyt/Greg Cobb/Building, Engineering
and Zoning Department (Report – Special Issues Committee Meeting held April 6, 2015
– Fred Hawkins, Chair).
Mr. Limbaugh declared the Public Hearing opened.
Mr. Hawkins stated that the Special Issues Committee met on April 6, 2015 and
voted 3-0 to recommend sending this Item back to Council without recommendation
pending the Public Hearing tonight.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in
favor of or in opposition to this Item.
Mr. Chris Hoyt, President of Dunn Investments addressed the Council and stated
that he was here to request a variance for a tenant, Ollie’s at Green Springs Highway at
the Redevelopment Project there. Mr. Hoyt then presented a rendering to the Council and
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audience which showed the sign for consideration. Mr. Hoyt stated that the elevation was
a color rendering of what they were doing with the facility and that they had stripped the
front of the old Mazer’s Building and had redone it and the rendering showed how the
sign fit and how it looked.
Mr. Limbaugh asked Mr. Hoyt what tenant was requesting the sign.
Mr. Hoyt replied that the sign was for a privately held company, Ollie’s Bargain
Outlet, who had 180 stores predominately in the Mid-Atlantic Region and stated that they
were moving South and were in 16 states and had recently entered Alabama and this
would be there fourth store in the state. Mr. Hoyt further stated that their typical sales
volume was 3.5-4.5 million dollars per store and the space they were taking was 30,000
square feet and they were set back from the road, which was another reason why the
variance was so critical if they were going to be seen. My Hoyt added that the sign would
be a flush mounted internally illuminated sign and would not be on a race way or lighted
box, but it would actually be a more expensive sign that would be attached to the building
itself.
Mrs. Smith asked what would be illuminated and if Ollie’s was all in individual
letters that would be flush mounted to the wall.
Mr. Hoyt replied yes. Mr. Hoyt stated that the way it was constructed was that
they were all individual units but the whole square footage of the area was part of the
whole sign package and that it was either have the letters individually constructed or to
build a box and have a color panel inserted that would be backlit which would have been
a cheaper sign.
Mrs. Smith asked if the entire Ollie’s Bargain Outlet signs would all be
illuminated.
Mr. Hoyt replied yes. Mr. Hoyt stated that they were internally illuminated with
LED bulbs.
Mr. McClusky asked how many separate boxes there were, which would be
illuminated and asked if this was a multiple sign variance as well.
Mr. Thames asked Mr. Greg Cobb of the Building, Engineering and Zoning
Department if he could provide details of all the variances that were being requested.
Mr. Cobb addressed the Council and stated that the variance was an area variance
for size and the depiction told them how many square feet it would be.
Mr. Hoyt stated that the sign would be 206 square feet.
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Mr. Cobb stated that the Ordinance allowed 50 feet so this would be an area
variance. Mr. Cobb further stated that the signage was individual boxes that made up
what they considered to be one sign; but, it was really five boxes that would be mounted
separate that would combine to make one sign.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if anyone from the Council had any questions or comments
regarding the request.
Mr. Thames asked to verify how many attached signs were allowed.
Mr. Cobb stated that only one attached sign was allowed in the current ordinance.
Mr. Hoyt stated that the alternative would be for them to put the sign all on one
single placard and a raceway box sign which would be less attractive. Mr. Hoyt further
stated that the size variance they requested was 260 square feet because that was the
variance for Pep Boys.
Mr. Thames asked if the Council would also need to grant a number variance as
well as the size variance.
Mr. Cobb replied that would be the cleanest way to do it and stated that there
were five signs so it would be four additional signs as well as total square footage and the
way they measured them would be as if the signs were all one piece and that was where
they came up with the total square footage so they just drew a rectangle around the whole
thing and that was how they came up with the total height and total width.
Mr. Hoyt asked if the concern was the number of separate pieces that made up the
sign, what he could do to help overcome that obstacle.
Mr. Jones stated that the Durham, North Carolina sign just said “Ollie’s Bargain
Outlet” and was very clean and very professional and was a different script and font from
the design presented.
Mr. Wright stated that he wanted Mr. Hoyt to know that they were looking for
something a little cleaner like some of the other signs they had in some other areas and he
thought looking at some of the other sign designs could help fix the issue and help move
this along.
Mr. Hoyt asked if someone from the Council would be following up with Mr.
Greg Cobb from the Building, Engineering and Zoning Department so that he could
communicate with Mr. Cobb about any guidance.
Mr. Limbaugh replied that they would follow up with Mr. Cobb.
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Mr. Limbaugh asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to
speak in favor of or in opposition to this item. There was no response from the audience.
Mr. Limbaugh declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that the item would be carried over to the April 27, 2015
Council Meeting.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 05.03.15 – Public
Hearing for April 13, 2015 for consideration of review and approval of the following
items to create the Homewood Community Development Review Committee mandated
by the West Homewood District.
1) Homewood Community Development Review Committee (CDRC) Operating
Procedures
2) Community Development Review Committee (CDRC) Warrant Request Form –
Vanessa McGrath/Senior Planner/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department.
Mr. Limbaugh declared the Public Hearing opened.
Mrs. Vanessa McGrath of the Building, Engineering and Zoning Department
addressed the Council and stated that the Homewood Community Development Review
Committee was in the Zoning Book under the West Homewood District and would be the
committee to review any developments that would go within the West Homewood
District and also the signs that would go within the West Homewood District. Mrs.
McGrath further stated that this would be a five member committee and this was the
operating procedures on how they would operate and also a request for a warrant. Mrs.
McGrath added that it was in the Zoning Book that the Council would need to approve
the two items before they could actually meet and review anything that went with the
West Homewood District.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if there was anyone from the audience who wished to speak
in favor of or in opposition to this Item.
Ms. Liz Ellaby of 612 Cobb Street addressed the Council and asked if it would be
possible to add two citizen seats to the Review Board for people who lived in the vicinity
of the West Homewood District.
Mr. Hawkins replied that he had received that request from several people either
to add one or two seats for citizens as well and that his question to Mrs. McGrath would
be if they made changes like that now would it be kicked back through the whole process
again.
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Mrs. McGrath replied yes. Mrs. McGrath stated that it was part of the West
Homewood District Zoning so it would have to go back through the Planning
Commission and the City Council for review.
Mr. Hawkins asked if once the Committee was established if the Committee
would have the power to add members.
Mrs. McGrath replied that it was not a part of the operating procedures and since
it was written in the Zoning Book she thought they would have to go back through the
whole Zoning Book reference process.
Mr. Limbaugh asked Mr. Kendrick if this was correct.
Mr. Kendrick replied that if it was in the Zoning Ordinance composition then they
would have to change the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Hawkins stated that his opinion on that was that he liked the idea but they had
one application now who applied based on the rules that were in place and he thought
they had to hear that in a timely manner instead of going through a two month process to
get the whole plan amended.
Mr. Jones stated that they as they were developing West Homewood as they did
in the Edgewood Business District and that the Council President at his discretion could
appoint an ad-hoc revitalization of West Homewood Committee and they could consult
the Development Review Committee and meet with them as to what things needed to
happen and it could be more than two people. Mr. Jones further stated that those were
very important Committees because they could get homeowners and businesses involved,
and could get complete involvement in terms of ideas as they were working through the
redevelopment and it was at the Presidents discretion to appoint a committee to advise so
that was an option, too.
Mr. Hawkins stated that he thought he Committee could possibly invite two
representatives as non-voting members to participate until they got it amended.
Ms. Ellaby asked how long it would take to go ahead and add the seats to this
Committee the proper way.
Mr. Limbaugh replied that it would take about 60 days.
Ms. Ellaby stated that they had known about the plan for a while.
Mr. Hawkins stated that they now had an applicant.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that after listening to everyone, so far, it sounded like the
best of both worlds was to go ahead and have this Item approved and then place the
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change to add the two seats in the process back through the Planning Commission and
then back to the Council and again. Mr. Limbaugh further stated that they could certainly
have two people who were applicants from the neighborhood who could be sitting in on it
until they had the opportunity to make the additions.
Ms. Ellaby asked if the additional seats would be voting members.
Mr. Limbaugh replied that they would not be voting members initially but they
would be after the 60 day period of time.
Ms. Ellaby stated that there should also be a designer or architect on the board
because the way it was set up now Mrs. McGrath was the Planner on the board but there
was not really anyone else with those criteria.
Ms. Ellaby asked if there was a warrant process for variances
Mrs. McGrath replied yes.
Ms. Ellaby stated that they had seen a lot of variances in other boards and she
would not want that to happen to this Board so that was why she asked if someone could
have a design background.
Mrs. McGrath stated that the form itself had already been approved by the Zoning
and that was the reason to go to a form based code because there was certain criteria of
what they wanted it to look like and if the criteria needed to change then a Zoning
Amendment would be required to change that look.
At this time, Mr. Greg Gault at 121 Gillon Drive addressed the Council and stated
that he was in favor of having this Committee and felt it would be a great thing for the
community but he would like to publically ask that the committee as well as the Council
protect the residents. Mr. Gault further stated that over the past month or month and half
he really felt a lot of stress with the sign issue, the electronic billboard, which he would
be able to see in the winter time and he was not really thrilled about that, then the hotel
expansion that was proposed to four stories right behind Gillon Drive. Mr. Gault added
that he and his wife had invested a lot of money in their home and they just asked that the
Council protect them in planning and in moving forward with some of those projects.
Mr. Gault further added that he loved Homewood and he would be so heartbroken if
some of the projects were to move forward without community input and hurt the
properties values.
Mr. Mike Higginbotham at 890 Velmont Lane addressed the Council and stated
that for clarity purposes, because he was at the committee meeting when this Item was
referred to the Council, he understood that the referral item was about putting people on
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the committee but he kept seeing information about operating procedures as well and
requested a copy of information for those.
Mr. Andrew Wolverton at 529 Edgeknoll Drive addressed the Council and stated
that social media was a good thing and a bad thing and there had been a lot of negativity
regarding a lot of stuff going on right now and so he was there tonight to try to have a
better understanding about how things worked. Mr. Wolverton further stated that he was
not in favor of the billboard and it was not until this afternoon when he was at the
pediatrician’s office that he was quoted for making some sort of comment on the petition
in al.com last week, but he and his wife were concerned and they had a young family and
wanted this to be an area that continued to draw young families. Mr. Wolverton added
that they had a single income so that side of Homewood was more conducive to that so
he wanted that to be a safe area and with the armed robbery about a month ago that was
just two blocks away and he had a three year old daughter and a two year old son and
another one coming so the more hotels, the more billboards, the more junk that was
brought to that side of the street the more problems it was going to cause regarding those
things as well as the police force having to be amped up to take care of some of that, too.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that there was no one on the Council, and they had talked
extensively, that does not want to see the West Homewood Development be a true
community development. Mr. Limbaugh further stated that there were business people,
who were looking at it, and one of the items on the agenda tonight was to approve some
funding for lighting around Patriot Park, and he thought that was work that could be done
during the summer so he strongly felt that there were all kinds of additional potential.
Mr. Limbaugh added that tonight they were addressing the CDRC but he appreciated
what Mr. Wolverton had to say.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to
speak in favor of or in opposition to this Item. There was no response from the audience.
Mr. Limbaugh declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if anyone from the Council had any questions or comments
regarding the request.
Mr. Hallman asked for verification that this was just for West Homewood and
could not be applied to Edgewood or Hollywood.
Mrs. McGrath replied yes. Mrs. McGrath stated that this was just for West
Homewood.
Mr. Hallman stated that it would be more palatable to vote for it if they could get
rid of Section 4.05, Section A that stated that the “CDRC may appoint such employees as
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it deemed necessary for its works, whose appointments, demotion and removal shall be
subject to the same provisions of laws as governed other corresponding city employees.”
Mrs. McGrath stated that these were the same operating procedures that they used
for the Planning Commission but they had been altered to fit the CDRC and they could be
changed in any way they saw fit.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if there were any further comments or questions from the
Council regarding the request. There was no response from the Council.
At this time, Mr. Kendrick presented the first reading of the proposed Ordinance
for the Council’s consideration:
Ordinance No.
(An Ordinance for review and approval of the following items to create the Homewood Community
Development Review Committee mandated by the West Homewood District. 1) Homewood
Community Development Review Committee (CDRC) Operating Procedures 2) Community
Development Review Committee (CDRC) Warrant Request Form – Vanessa McGrath/Senior
Planner/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department)
Mr. Thames moved for unanimous consent of the proposed ordinance as read. Mr.
Wright seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
Upon roll call, the votes were: Nays: Mr. Hallman.
The motion for unanimous consent failed.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that this Item would be carried over to the April 27, 2015
Council Meeting.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 12.03.15 –
Request for consideration of a Downtown Edgewood Pedestrian Barrier – Britt
Thames/Misti Cooper (Report – Public Safety Committee Meeting held April 6, 2015 –
Patrick McClusky, Chair).
Mr. McClusky stated that the Public Safety Committee met and voted 3-0 to
recommend iron fencing per the sample that was provided by Mr. Greg Cobb of the
Building, Engineering and Zoning Department for placement along three sides of the
sidewalk near the outdoor dining area near the businesses of Dream Cakes and LaBamba
in Edgewood. Mr. McClusky further stated that the Public Safety Committee further
recommended referring this Item to the Finance Committee for recommendation of
source funding for the estimated cost of $3,000.00 to purchase and install the barrier.
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Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
Public Safety Committee’s recommendation. There was no response from the Council.
Mr. Thames stated that he would like to forego sending this Item to the Finance
Committee and go ahead and approve financing not to exceed $3,500.00 coming from
Fund 12-11-581733 (Sidewalk Repair).
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Finance Committee members had any objection to Mr.
Thames’ request.
Mr. Jones, Finance Committee Chairperson stated that he had worked with Mr.
Thames on this and fully supported the fencing and that the Sidewalk Repair Fund was an
appropriate Fund for the financing.
Mr. Thames then moved to approve the Downtown Edgewood Pedestrian Barrier
with financing not to exceed $3,500.00 coming from Fund 12-11-581733 (Sidewalk
Repair). Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 14.02.14 –
Request for consideration of pavement management system – Volkert Engineers/Jim
Wyatt/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department (Report – Finance Committee
Meeting held on April 6, 2015 – Peter Wright).
Mr. Jones asked if this Item could be carried over and reported on at the April 27,
2015 Council Meeting.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that without objection that this Item would be carried over to
the April 27, 2015 Council Meeting. There was no objection from the Council.
The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 16.03.15 –
Request for consideration to amend fiscal year 2014 and 2015 budgets for General,
Capital and Special Revenue funds – Melody Salter/Finance Director (Report – Finance
Committee Meeting held on April 6, 2015 – Peter Wright).
Mr. Jones stated that the Finance Committee met on April 6, 2015 and voted 4-0
to recommend the budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2014 and 2015 which were part of
General, Capital and Special Revenue Funds as presented by Ms. Salter, Finance
Director.
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Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
Finance Committee’s recommendation. There was no response from the Council.
At this time, Mr. Kendrick presented the following Resolution for the Council’s
consideration:
Resolution No. 15-32
(A Resolution to amend fiscal year 2014 and 2015 budgets for General, Capital and Special Revenue
funds)
Mr. Jones then moved for the adoption and enrollment of Resolution No. 15-32.
Mr. Thames seconded the motion.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
The next item on the Agenda was Item No. 19.03.15 –Request for consideration
to authorize Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Power Company for the
installation, power and maintenance of 21 decorative concrete light poles, with glass
acorn lamps for the West Homewood Revitalization Project – Jim Wyatt/Building,
Engineering and Zoning Department Director (Report – Finance Committee Meeting held
on April 6, 2015 – Peter Wright).
Mr. Jones stated that the Finance Committee met on April 6, 2015 and voted 4-0
to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with Alabama Power
Company for the installation, power and maintenance of 21 decorative concrete light
poles, with glass acorn lamps for the West Homewood Revitalization Project. Mr. Jones
further stated that the cost was $1,226.77 per month from the Seven Cents Gas Tax Fund.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
Finance Committee’s recommendation. There was no response from the Council.
At this time, Mr. Kendrick presented the following Resolution for the Council’s
consideration:
Resolution No. 15-33
(A Resolution to authorize Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Power Company for the
installation, power and maintenance of 21 decorative concrete light poles, with glass acorn lamps for
the West
Homewood Revitalization Project)
Mr. Jones then moved for the adoption and enrollment of Resolution No. 15-33.
Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion.
On a voice vote, the motion carried on an 8-1 vote. Mr. Hallman voted no.
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The next item on the Agenda under Old Business was Item No. 20.03.15 –
Request for consideration to accept Homeland Security Grant issued through Jefferson
County EMA for the amount for the amount of $8,972.15 – Fire Department/Chief
Bresnan (Report – Finance Committee Meeting held on April 6, 2015 – Peter Wright).
Mr. Jones stated that the Finance Committee met on April 6, 2015 and voted 4-0
to accept Homeland Security Grant issued through Jefferson County EMA for the amount
of $8,972.15.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
Finance Committee’s recommendation. There was no response from the Council.
At this time, Mr. Kendrick presented the following Resolution for the Council’s
consideration:
Resolution No. 15-34
(A Resolution to accept Homeland Security Grant issued through Jefferson County EMA for the
amount for the amount of $8,972.15)
Mr. Jones then moved for the adoption and enrollment of Resolution No. 15-34.
Mrs. Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
COMMITTEE REFERRAL AGENDA
12.03.15
Request for consideration of a Downtown Edgewood Pedestrian Barrier –
Britt Thames/Misti Cooper (Report – Public Safety Committee
Meeting
held April 6, 2015 – Patrick McClusky, Chair) – Finance
Committee –
Dropped
01.04.15
Request for consideration to assign the City of Homewood Franchise per
Access Fiber Group’s Acquisition Agreement with Crown Castle
NG East
LLC (“Crown Castle”) – Jim Gillis/President & CEO
Access Fiber
Group/City Clerk – Finance Committee
02.04.15
Request for consideration of incentive package for possible future
business development in the Woodcrest Place area – Bruce
Limbaugh/Council President/Britt Thames – Finance
Committee
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11.03.15
Finance
Carried over from March 23, 2015 Council Meeting for consideration of
lease for vacant lot at 315 Oxmoor Road – Pam Clarke/Greg
Cobb/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department –
Committee
03.04.15
Request for consideration of an ABC Board Class 020-Restaurant Retail
Liquor license
application for Machetes of Alabama, LLC
d/b/a Machetes
Mexican Restaurant located at 406 West Valley
Avenue Suite #104 –
Rafael Cadena/City Clerk – Public Safety
Committee
04.04.15
Request for consideration of an ABC Board Class 050 – Retail Beer (Off
Premises Only) and 070 – Table Wine (Off Premises Only) license
application for AF Rise N Shine 2 Mini Mart LLC d/b/a Oxmoor
Texaco
located at 208 Oxmoor Road – Kiran Mir/City Clerk –
Public Safety
Committee
05.04.15
Request for consideration of an ABC Board Class 050 – Retail Beer (Off
Premises Only) license application for Alabama Goods, LLC d/b/a
Alabama Goods located at 2933 – 18th Street South –
Sherry Hartley/City
Clerk – Public Safety Committee
06.04.15
Request for consideration of an ABC Board Class 050 – Retail Beer (Off
Premises Only) and 070 – Table Wine (Off Premises Only) license
application for Champagne Cascade, LLC d/b/a Neighborhood
Hops and
Vine located at 1712 - 28th Avenue South – Jeffrey
Chandler Busby/City
Clerk – Public Safety Committee
07.04.15
Inc. d/b/a
South –
08.04.15
and
Request for consideration of an ABC Board Class 020 – Restaurant Retail
Liquor license application for Island Hospitality Management V,
Aloft Birmingham SOHO Square located at 1903 - 29th Avenue
Jennifer Sawyer/City Clerk – Public Safety Committee
Request for consideration to allow work in the R-O-W near 225 State
Farm Parkway – Craig Baucom/Greg Cobb/Building, Engineering
Zoning Department – Public Works Committee
09.04.15
Request for consideration of services to conduct a Central Business
Revitalization and Zoning Study – Peter Wright – Planning and
Development Committee
10.04.15
Request to set a Public Hearing on May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for
consideration of the favorable unanimous (7-0) recommendation
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by the
to
Homewood Planning Commission at its meeting on April 7, 2015
rezone the property located at 2100 Lakeshore Drive from PCD-1
(Planned Office District) to I-3 (Institutional District) for
Lot1, 2 and 4 –
Parcel ID No. 28-00-18-4-000-003.000 – Applicant:
LYBD, Inc. – Current
Owner: SPCAMPUS, III Commission/Vanessa
McGrath/Building,
Engineering and Zoning Department – Planning
and Development
Committee
11.04.15
Request to set a Public Hearing on May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for
consideration of the favorable (6-1) recommendation by the
Homewood
Planning Commission at its meeting on April 7, 2015 to
rezone the
property located at 2814 Linden Avenue from C-4 (Central
Business
District) to I-2 (Institutional District) Parcel ID No. 28-0007-3-022012.000 – Applicant: The Cathedral Church of the Advent
– Current
Owner: Birchfield Penuel Properties – Proposed purpose:
Church usage –
Homewood Planning Commission/Vanessa
McGrath/Building,
Engineering and Zoning Department –
Planning and Development
Committee
14.04.15
Request to set a bid opening for April 27, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. for the
purchase of TASER electronic control devices – Police Chief Jim
Roberson – Finance Committee
15.04.15
Request for discussion of creation of medical enterprise – Vance
Moody/Bill Hickman/Barber Company – Planning and
Development
Committee
17.04.15
Request for consideration of an ROW acquisition agreement for Shades
Creek Greenway Phase II between ALDOT and the City of
Homewood –
Jim Wyatt/BEZ Department– Planning and Development
Committee
Mr. Thames moved to approve the Committee Referral Agenda as amended. Mr.
Hallman seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
The next item on the Agenda under Other New Business was Item No. 10.04.15 –
Request to set a Public Hearing on May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of the
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favorable unanimous (7-0) recommendation by the Homewood Planning Commission at
its meeting on April 7, 2015 to rezone the property located at 2100 Lakeshore Drive from
PCD-1 (Planned Office District) to I-3 (Institutional District) for Lot1, 2 and 4 – Parcel
ID No. 28-00-18-4-000-003.000 – Applicant: LYBD, Inc. – Current Owner:
SPCAMPUS, III Commission/Vanessa McGrath/Building, Engineering and Zoning
Department.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that without objection the Public Hearing for this Item
would be set for May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. There was no objection from the Council.
The next item on the Agenda under Other New Business was Item No. 11.04.15 Request to set a Public Hearing on May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of the
favorable (6-1) recommendation by the Homewood Planning Commission at its meeting
on April 7, 2015 to rezone the property located at 2814 Linden Avenue from C-4 (Central
Business District) to I-2 (Institutional District) Parcel ID No. 28-00-07-3-022-012.000 –
Applicant: The Cathedral Church of the Advent – Current Owner: Birchfield Penuel
Properties – Proposed purpose: Church usage – Homewood Planning
Commission/Vanessa McGrath/Building, Engineering and Zoning Department.
Mr. Limbaugh stated that without objection the Public Hearing for this Item
would be set for May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. There was no objection from the Council.
The next item on the Agenda under Other New Business was Item No. 12.04.15 –
Request for reconsideration of Resolution No. 15-29 (a resolution vacating an unopened
portion of 18th Street South between 2501 18th Street South, 2513 18th Street South and
2517 18th Street South as adopted on Monday March 23, 2015) – Bruce
Limbaugh/Council President/City Attorney.
Mr. Kendrick stated that as he had communicated with the Council this afternoon
that he had a check for $17,700.00 from the Islamic Trust and if the City saw fit to accept
that consideration then there was nothing more they needed to do. Mr. Kendrick further
stated that the Council had vacated the property at the last Council Meeting and that the
purpose for the reconsideration was because there was a discrepancy in what he reported
as the Fair Market Value based on approval in 2011. Mr. Kendrick added that the 2011
Fair Market Value was $ 17,700.00 which was being offered.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if they needed a Resolution accepting the declaration of
vacation.
Mr. Kendrick replied that they adopted a Resolution declaring the vacation at the
last meeting but it was conditioned on the receipt of $5,000.00 so they just needed to
simply accept their payment of $17,700.00.
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Mr. Limbaugh stated that the Council would accept the check for $17,700.00.
The next item on the Agenda under Other New Business was Item No. 13.04.15 –
Request for consideration of a Resolution authorizing payment of invoices for the period
March 23, 2015 through April 10, 2015 – City Treasurer/Finance Committee.
At this time, Mr. Kendrick presented the following Resolution for the Council’s
consideration:
Resolution No. 15-35
(A Resolution authorizing payment of invoices for the period March 23, 2015 through April 10, 2015)
Mr. Wright moved for the adoption and enrollment of Resolution No. 15-35. Mrs.
Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Limbaugh asked if the Council had any questions or comments regarding the
motion. There was no response from the Council.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
The next item considered under Other New Business was Item No. 16.04.15 –
Request for consideration to change the second Council Meeting date from May 25, 2015
to May 18, 2015 – May meeting dates: May 11 and May 18 – Bruce Limbaugh/Council
President.
Mr. Thames moved to change the second Council Meeting date from May 25,
2015 to May 18, 2015 – May meeting dates: May 11 and May 18. Mr. McClusky
seconded the motion.
On a voice vote, the motion carried without dissent.
Mr. McClusky stated that the Public Safety Committee would meet on April 20,
2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Jones stated that the Finance Committee would meet on April 20, 2015 at
5:30 p.m.
Mr. Wright stated that the Planning and Development Committee would meet on
April 20, 2015 at 6:15 p.m.
Mr. Wright stated that the Public Works Committee would meet on April 20,
2015 at 6:45 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was, on a
Motion duly made, adjourned.
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