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New luxury townhouse development anticipated in Highland Park
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H2 Real Estate has plans for a new townhouse development in Highland Park. Get the details here!
Highland Park
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Within walking distance of Rojo, O’Henrys, and Rushton Park, the corner of Rhodes Circle and 30th Street South is practically begging for a new development.
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Highland Park is known for its historic character and 100-year-old homes. With its beautiful parks and neighborhood-feel, this unique area of Birmingham provides lots of charm that H2 Real Estate wants to extend to the new townhouse development.
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The six-unit luxury townhouse development hopes to keep the historic appearance of the area but provides more modern living spaces to attract young buyers.
Townhouse Development Specs
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Each 2,200 square foot development will include:
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- a private, 2-car garage
H2 plans to list each unit for approximately $500,000.
Zoning Controversy
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However potential problems have arisen regarding revised zoning for the development.
The developer has sought approval from the Birmingham Zoning Board of Adjustment to have a shorter front yard setback along 30th Street South than is currently required.
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The Highland Park Neighborhood association has approved the zoning difference. However the Birmingham Planning, Engineering and Permits Department has received lots of opposition.
H2 Real Estate co-owner Carter Hughes requested a 15-foot setback in order to build each unit’s private, 2-car garage.
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The Birmingham Zoning Board of Adjustment has refused H2’s request because the development would be too close to the road. It would also block the neighboring development’s light, which has a 40-foot setback. The Zoning Board is requiring the new townhouse development to have a minimum setback of 25-feet.
What do you think of this new development? Let us know!