City Commission Says Go Ahead

The Birmingham City Commission gave their approval for the Sacred Space project at a December 7, 2009 meeting. The City Commission vote was 6-1 in favor of the Redeemer proposal, with newly elected Commissioner Mark Nikita casting the lone dissenting vote.

Prior to this meeting Redeemer had been required to file a comprehensive site plan and amendment to the Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) that governs Redeemer's operation in the neighborhood. The site plan and SLUP amendment were reviewed by members of the city planning department and had previously been approved by the City Planning Board at a September, 2009 meeting.

The next step in the city review process is to apply for the appropriate construction permits. This will occur over the next month just as soon as the final construction drawings are completed and submitted to the City of Birmingham.