Planning Commission Approves Rezoning Of Overton Village Condos

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — The Planning Commission met on Oct. 2, and making another appearance on the agenda were the Overton Village Condos. The land on which the condos sit, which is split between Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills two-thirds and one-third respectively, was unanimously approved for a rezoning from a mixed-use district to a residential district. The City Code was also amended to display residential frontage on the Overton Village Building and Restoration Plan.

The changes were necessary in order to reflect the changes in the plan for the condos, which has been amended to reflect strictly residential use. THe new plan calls for 31 units on the Mountain Brook side of the property, four of which will serve as townhomes. The original plan proposed 44 stacked flats.

The commission also approved the usage of non-wood or brick materials to be used on the exterior of the project. In August, the project was also approved for a height variance.

Community members expressed concern for the area due to the implementation of extra housing. Concerns included increased traffic, roadway safety and school overcrowding.

Traffic studies were conducted for both the original and updated plan, and results in both studies indicated an acceptable level of service on Overton Road. Upon the project's completion, Overton's lanes will be expanded from 10 to 11 feet, and sidewalks will be installed throughout the complex.

Vestavia's Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing the plan on Oct. 12 during its meeting. Vestavia must also approve the plan in order for it to proceed. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Birmingham Patch morning newsletter.)