Avon public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

Avon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on requests to amend special use permits for Savvy Sliders (drive-thru at 3420 Just Imagine Drive), Avon United Methodist Church (parking expansion at 37711 Detroit Road), and Providence Church (13,000 sq ft addition at 35295 Detroit Road). The commission will also consider recommending a zoning code amendment to allow restaurants with no indoor seating in the C-4 district south of I-90, as requested by 7 Brew Coffee. Other items include a lot split and final development plans.

• Savvy Sliders drive-thru special use permit amendment at 3420 Just Imagine Drive
• Avon United Methodist Church parking lot expansion (26 spaces) and driveway modification at 37711 Detroit Road
• Providence Church 13,000 sq ft building addition (gym, classroom, student lounge) at 35295 Detroit Road
• 7 Brew Coffee code amendment to allow restaurants without indoor seating in C-4 district south of I-90
• Lot split for 2259 Periwinkle Way (James and Janet Smith) for 1.18 acres

The Avon Planning Commission approved a lot split, recommended approval of special use permits for a Savvy Sliders drive-thru, Avon United Methodist Church parking expansion, and Providence Church building addition, and approved the church's final development plan. All votes were unanimous. The 7 Brew Coffee code amendment was tabled to January 15, 2025.

• Approved lot split at 2259 Periwinkle Way (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Savvy Sliders drive-thru special use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Avon United Methodist Church special use permit for driveway and parking expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Avon United Methodist Church parking lot improvement plan contingent on final engineering approval (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Providence Church special use permit for 13,000 sq ft addition contingent on final engineering approval and response to comments (unanimous)
• Approved Providence Church final development plan for 13,000 sq ft building contingent on final engineering approval and response to comments (unanimous)
• Tabled 7 Brew Coffee code amendment to January 15, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

City Council will discuss amendments to the city master plan and a rezoning request for land between Avon Road and Middleton Road. The body is also considering ordinances to increase planning and zoning fees and to supplement appropriations.

• Ordinance No. 119-24: Changes to the Master Plan for the City of Avon
• Ordinance No. 120-24: Rezoning 13.2836 acres between Avon Road and Middleton Road from R-1 Single-Family to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Ordinance No. 125-24: Increase fees in the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance No. 126-24: Amend and supplement appropriations

Avon City Council approved two emergency ordinances: one increasing planning and zoning fees (Ordinance 125-24) and one amending appropriations (Ordinance 126-24), both by 6-0 votes. They also added an item to hire special counsel regarding a taxpayer demand letter about OPERS payments, which received its first reading. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving prior minutes and discussing a possible earlier start for the January 13, 2025 meeting to accommodate a football team celebration.

• Adopted Ordinance 125-24 increasing planning and zoning fees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 126-24 amending appropriations (6-0)
• Added Ordinance 127-24 to agenda for hiring special counsel (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Finance Committee, Work Session, and Regular Meeting (6-0 each)

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the city hosting the Tree City USA Awards event in May 2025. Discussions with Urban Forester Matt Leiden will focus on event registration and the processing of payments.

• Discussion of hosting Tree City USA Awards event in May 2025
• Review of event registration
• Review of payment processing

The Avon Tree Commission held a special meeting to discuss hosting the 2025 Tree City USA Awards on May 15, 2025. They discussed event logistics, including registration, sponsorships, and budgeting, but made no formal decisions. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned special meeting (6-0)

City Council - Work Sessions

At this work session, Avon City Council will discuss three ordinances before the regular meeting: a Master Plan amendment, a rezoning of a 13.28-acre parcel from R-1 to R-3 multi-family residential, and fee increases in the Planning and Zoning Code. They will also consider supplemental appropriations. A public hearing on the rezoning and Master Plan changes is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

• Ordinance No. 119-24: amend Master Plan (second reading, public hearing Jan 13)
• Ordinance No. 120-24: rezone 13.2836 acres between Avon Road and Middleton Road from R-1 to R-3 multi-family (second reading, public hearing Jan 13)
• Ordinance No. 125-24: increase fees in Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance No. 126-24: amend and supplement appropriations
• Executive session to discuss pending/imminent litigation

The Avon City Council work session reviewed several ordinances, including a master plan amendment, a rezoning of a 13.28-acre parcel from R-1 to R-3, and a fee increase for planning and zoning. The most substantive item was the final supplemental appropriation of 2024, totaling $695,548.57, which adjusts budgets across multiple funds to cover shortfalls. No votes were taken during the work session; all items are scheduled for the regular meeting or future hearings.

• Reviewed Ordinance 119-24 (master plan amendment) — second reading scheduled for Dec. 16, public hearing Jan. 13
• Reviewed Ordinance 120-24 (rezoning 13.2836 acres from R-1 to R-3) — second reading scheduled for Dec. 16, public hearing Jan. 13
• Discussed Ordinance 125-24 (increase planning and zoning fees) — to be addressed at regular meeting
• Discussed Ordinance 126-24 (supplemental appropriations totaling $695,548.57) — to be addressed at regular meeting
• Entered executive session for litigation and real estate purchase (6-0)
• Reconvened and adjourned work session (6-0)

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes from previous meetings, a PowerPoint presentation for a voice-over project, and discussions on the city's tree canopy and hosting the Tree City USA awards event. The meeting also includes roll call and member/audience comments. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of Avon's tree canopy
• Discussion of hosting the Tree City USA awards event
• PowerPoint presentation for a voice-over project
• Approval of minutes from Oct 29 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from Nov 13 regular meeting

The Avon Tree Commission discussed plans to add a voiceover to its PowerPoint for the city website, evaluate the city's tree canopy using a program called ArborScope, and host the Tree City USA awards event in May 2025. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the minutes of previous meetings and to adjourn.

• Approved minutes of Oct 29 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 13 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider an Ohio Historical Marker application for Avon Cemetery. They will also discuss landmarks nominations and letters of recognition, and receive an update on Wreaths Across America. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and member comments.

• Ohio Historical Marker application for Avon Cemetery (Item 7)
• Wreaths Across America update from Ms. Robbie Brown (Item 6)
• Landmarks nominations (Item 4)
• Landmarks letters of recognition (Item 5)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting (Item 3)

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission received an update on the Ohio Historical Marker application for Avon Cemetery, with Mayor Jensen committing city support and funding. The commission also heard a presentation on Wreaths Across America and discussed replacing a Revolutionary War veteran's grave marker. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve prior minutes and adjourn.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Mayor Jensen committed city to cover Ohio Historical Marker application cost ($4,100-$4,500)
• Application deadline set for May 1, 2025
• Commission to secure property owner permission and maintenance commitment documents by January 8, 2025
• Ordered 15 new Landmark Historical plaques
• Historical Society purchased Revolutionary War veteran grave marker ($125)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

City Council will vote on several ordinances including fee increases for city facilities and a contract for playground equipment. The body is also initiating the process for a master plan update and a residential rezoning request.

• Rezoning 13.2836 acres between Avon Road and Middleton Road from single-family to multi-family residential
• Fee increases for the Avon-Lions Community Center and the Avon Isle
• Bid award for repainting the Detroit Road elevated water tower at 35941 Detroit Road
• Contract with Landscape Structures for playground equipment at Veterans Park
• Special assessments for the construction and reconstruction of approximately 475 feet of Chester Road

Avon City Council unanimously approved 10 ordinances, including awarding a bid for repainting the Detroit Road elevated water tower, amending appropriations, increasing fees for the Avon-Lions Community Center and Avon Isle, authorizing a playground equipment contract for Veterans Park, and levying special assessments for Chester Road improvements. Council also introduced two ordinances for future consideration: a Master Plan amendment and a rezoning of a 13.28-acre parcel from R-1 to R-3. Mayor Jensen reported that Lit Communities suspended fiber installation in Avon after being bought out by Omni, which plans to continue the work.

• Approved Ordinance 115-24 awarding bid for repainting Detroit Road elevated water tower (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 116-24 amending appropriations, adding $2,000 for signalization infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 117-24 increasing fees for Avon-Lions Community Center (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 118-24 increasing fees for Avon Isle (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 121-24 authorizing amendment to Nagel Farms Subdivision final plat (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 122-24 authorizing playground equipment contract for Veterans Park (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 123-24 authorizing joint use agreement with LCCC for fire training facility (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 124-24 levying special assessments for Chester Road improvements (7-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2024, to hear and vote on four variance requests. Items include a rear yard setback variance for a covered deck (Howell Gervasio and Jessica Liskay at 39264 Winesap Trail), a front setback variance for a driveway extension (Steve Gripp and Nancy Kowalczyk at 3425 Kensington Drive), a variance for an accessory structure without a primary dwelling (LDC Middleton, LLC at 33294 Detroit Road), and a variance for a flag lot creation (Chucka Onyenek at 2861 Center Road). The board will also review and approve previous meeting minutes and handle agenda amendments.

• Variance request for 12 ft. rear setback; code requires 50 ft. – 39264 Winesap Trail (covered deck)
• Variance request for 0 ft. front setback; code requires 20 ft. – 3425 Kensington Drive (driveway extension)
• Variance request for accessory structure without primary dwelling – 33294 Detroit Road (LDC Middleton, LLC)
• Variance request for 40 ft. flag lot width; code requires 60 ft. – 2861 Center Road (Chucka Onyenek)
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 regular meeting

City Council - Work Sessions

This is a work session where City Council will discuss several ordinances to be formally addressed at a special meeting immediately following. Key items include the 2025 operating budget (Ordinance 109-24), compensation for non-union city positions (Ordinances 111-24, 112-24), a rezoning of 13.28 acres from R-1 to R-3 (Ordinance 120-24), and fee increases for the Avon-Lions Community Center and Avon Isle (Ordinances 117-24, 118-24). Other items include a bid for repainting the Detroit Road water tower, playground equipment for Veterans Park, and a joint use agreement with LCCC.

• Ordinance 109-24: Permanent appropriation for 2025 operating budget
• Ordinance 120-24: Rezoning 13.2836 acres between Avon Road and Middleton Road from R-1 to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Ordinance 115-24: Awarding bid for repainting the Detroit Road elevated water tower at 35941 Detroit Road
• Ordinances 117-24 and 118-24: Increasing fees for use of Avon-Lions Community Center and Avon Isle
• Ordinance 122-24: Purchase and installation of playground equipment for Veterans Park

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 4, 2024, and consider approval of a Police Sergeant Promotional Exam.

• Approve minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting
• Consider approval of a Police Sergeant Promotional Exam

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

This special meeting is the final reading for several ordinances: the 2025 operating budget (Ordinance 109-24), amendments to the MAS Financial Advisory agreement to include TIF administration, and ordinances setting 2025 compensation for non-union city administrative and legislative positions, the city engineer, and the law director. Council will also vote on a supplemental appropriations measure (Ordinance 110-24).

• Ordinance 109-24: making permanent appropriations for 2025 city operating budget
• Ordinance 108-24: second amendment to MAS Financial Advisory Services agreement to include TIF administration for 2025
• Ordinance 111-24 and 112-24: establishing 2025 compensation for non-union administrative and legislative positions
• Ordinance 113-24: contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. and setting 2025 city engineer compensation
• Ordinance 114-24: establishing 2025 compensation for the director of law

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Avon City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 25, 2024, with second readings of several ordinances, including the 2025 operating budget and compensation for non-union administrative, legislative, and law director positions. The council will also consider a contract amendment for TIF administration and a contract for city engineering services. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from the mayor and council members.

• Second reading of Ordinance 109-24, the 2025 operating appropriations budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 108-24, amending the MAS Financial Advisory Services agreement for TIF administration in 2025
• Second reading of Ordinances 111-24 and 112-24, setting 2025 compensation for full- and part-time administrative and legislative positions not covered by collective bargaining
• Second reading of Ordinance 113-24, authorizing a contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for the city engineer and setting 2025 compensation
• Second reading of Ordinance 114-24, establishing 2025 compensation for the director of law

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several requests for zoning changes, plat amendments, and a city-wide fee increase. The body is reviewing proposals for residential lot reductions and a code amendment for a coffee shop.

• Proposed increase to Planning and Zoning Code fees under Chapter 210, General Fee Schedule
• Request to rezone 13.2836 acres from R-1 to R-3 between Avon Road and Middleton Road
• Request to amend Nagel Farms Subdivision at 33294 Detroit Road from 38 to 36 lots
• Proposed code amendment to allow restaurants with no indoor seating in the C-4 Zoning District for 7 Brew Coffee
• Request to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan to allow a 60’ local street instead of an 80’ collector street at Avon Commerce Parkway

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinances, including the 2025 operating budget (Ordinance 109-24) and compensation for non-union positions (Ordinances 111-24 through 114-24). These items will be taken up for first readings at a special meeting immediately following the work session. Also to be discussed is a revised memorandum of understanding for tactical emergency medical services (Ordinance 107-24) and a contract amendment for financial advisory services (Ordinance 108-24).

• Ordinance 107-24: Revised MOU for TEMS with Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team
• Ordinance 108-24: Second amendment to MAS Financial Advisory Services agreement for TIF administration in 2025
• Ordinance 109-24: Permanent appropriation of monies for 2025 operating budget
• Ordinance 111-24: 2025 compensation for full- and part-time administrative positions not covered by collective bargaining
• Ordinance 112-24: 2025 compensation for full- and part-time legislative positions not covered by collective bargaining

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

At a special meeting, Avon City Council will consider several ordinances. The only item up for adoption is a revised memorandum of understanding for tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) with MetroHealth. All other ordinances, including the 2025 operating budget, appropriation adjustments, and compensation for non-union city officials, are introduced as first readings.

• Adoption of revised TEMS MOU with MetroHealth for ELCERT
• First reading of 2025 operating budget (Ordinance 109-24)
• First reading of appropriation amendment (Ordinance 110-24)
• First reading of 2025 compensation for non-bargaining administrative and legislative positions (Ordinances 111-24, 112-24)
• First reading of contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering for city engineer compensation (Ordinance 113-24)

Committees of Council

The Committees of Council are meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2025 budget

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will discuss possible updates to tree ordinances, plans for a Tree City USA event in 2025, and the Tree Academy. Members will also receive an update on Growth Awards for the Tree City USA application. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and member comments.

• Discussion of tree ordinances
• Update on Growth Awards for Tree City USA application
• Discussion of hosting the Tree City USA event in 2025
• Discussion of the Tree Academy

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider and vote on an application to remove 33750 Mills Road from the Register of Historic Landmarks. The commission will also discuss landmarks nominations and letters of recognition, and approve minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting.

• Application for removal of 33750 Mills Road from historic landmarks list (owner/applicant Debbie Reed, Carnegie Management)
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Landmarks nominations and letters of recognition to be presented
• Member comments and audience comments period

Committees of Council

The Service Committee will hold a discussion-only session on the 2025 Sidewalk Improvement Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preparatory dialogue for future action.

• Discussion of the 2025 Sidewalk Improvement Program

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will vote on multiple ordinances, including final readings for the NOPEC opt-in gas aggregation program, awarding police towing and salvage contracts, amending appropriations, extending a temporary moratorium on car washes and self-storage facilities, and setting 2025 aquatic center rates. The council will also accept a donation from Meijer to the French Creek Foundation and authorize an MOU for the county emergency notification system.

• Ordinance 90-24 and 91-24: Third reading to approve NOPEC opt-in gas aggregation program
• Ordinance 104-24: Extends moratorium on accepting applications for car washes and self-storage facilities
• Ordinance 106-24: Amends aquatic center rates for 2025
• Ordinance 99-24: Awards towing & storage contract for police department
• Ordinance 100-24: Awards salvage contract for police department

Planning Commission

The Avon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to approve a General Development Plan for a 47,750-square-foot Medical Office Building and a 4.7-acre roadway extension on Rose Parkway and Avon Commerce Parkway. The commission may vote on the plan after the hearing.

• Public hearing for General Development Plan for a 47,750 sq ft Medical Office Building
• Proposed 4.7-acre extension of Rose Parkway and Avon Commerce Parkway
• Applicant: Avon MOB Self Storage LLC, represented by Marc Strauss
• Parcel number 04-00-028-101-114
• Commission to consider motions to suspend rules and to approve

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hear three variance requests: a setback waiver for a walkway, a reduced setback for an in-ground pool from a covered patio, and a 20-foot variance to create a flag lot. All items have motions to approve.

• Myron Pakush, 33475 Streamview Drive: variance for 1 ft 11 in walkway setback (code requires 3 ft; C.O. 1266.05).
• Derek Thomas, 35344 Saddle Creek: 7 ft variance for pool setback from covered patio (code requires 15 ft; C.O. 1478.03).
• Chucka Onyenek, 2861 Center Road: 20 ft variance for flag lot split (code requires 60 ft; C.O. 1280.06(l)(1)).

City Council - Work Sessions

The Avon City Council will hold a work session to discuss multiple ordinances, including a proposed extension of the temporary moratorium on applications for car washes and self-storage facilities (Ordinance 104-24), awarding towing and storage and salvage contracts for the Police Department (Ordinances 99-24 and 100-24), a construction change order for the Fire Training Tower project (Ordinance 101-24), and authorization for NOPEC opt-in gas aggregation programs (Ordinances 90-24 and 91-24). Also on the agenda are appropriation amendments (Ordinances 102-24 and 103-24) and a resolution to reschedule the December 23 regular meeting to December 16. Several items will receive their third reading or be addressed at a special meeting immediately following the work session.

• Ordinance 104-24: Extending temporary moratorium on car wash and self-storage facility permit applications
• Ordinance 99-24: Awarding bid for towing & storage contract for Avon Police Department
• Ordinance 100-24: Awarding bid for salvage contract for Avon Police Department
• Ordinance 101-24: Approving construction contract change order for Avon Fire Training Tower project
• Ordinances 90-24 and 91-24: Authorizing NOPEC opt-in gas aggregation programs

The Avon City Council held a work session on November 4, 2024, discussing several ordinances but took no formal votes. Key items included a $145,090 change order for additional concrete work at the Fire Training Tower (to be addressed at a special meeting), a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for that work, a $1,007,625 omnibus supplemental appropriation, and a proposed extension of the moratorium on car wash and self-storage permits. No decisions were made during this work session.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussed for future action
• Discussed $145,090 change order for fire training tower concrete (Ordinance 101-24)
• Discussed $100,000 supplemental appropriation for concrete work (Ordinance 102-24)
• Discussed $1,007,625 supplemental appropriations for various funds (Ordinance 103-24)
• Discussed extending moratorium on car wash/self-storage permits (Ordinance 104-24)
• Discussed MOU for Lorain County emergency notifications (Ordinance 105-24)
• Discussed rescheduling December 23 meeting to December 16 (Resolution R-27-24)

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will hold a brief meeting to approve the minutes from its October 7, 2024 meeting. No other business is scheduled. This is a procedural item with no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Avon City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on two ordinances: one approving a construction contract change order for the Avon Fire Training Tower project, and another amending and supplementing appropriations. Both items are scheduled for adoption after suspension of rules.

• Ordinance No. 101-24: Approve a construction contract change order for the Avon Fire Training Tower project
• Ordinance No. 102-24: Amend and supplement appropriations

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss Tree City USA Growth Awards. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.

• Discussion of Tree City USA Growth Awards

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

City Council is reviewing ordinances to establish a natural gas aggregation program through NOPEC. The body is also considering a special use permit amendment for a high school addition and a lease amendment for Buckeye Baseball, LLC.

• Ordinance No. 90-24 and 91-24: Establishing an opt-in natural gas aggregation program via NOPEC
• Ordinance No. 97-24: Amending special use permit for an 8,000 sq. ft. weight room at Avon High School (37545 Detroit Road)
• Ordinance No. 98-24: Third Amendment to Lease between the City of Avon and Buckeye Baseball, LLC
• Resolution No. R-25-24: Advertising for bids to repaint the Detroit Road elevated water tower
• Resolution No. R-26-24: Accepting Budget Commission amounts and rates to authorize tax levies

City Council - Work Sessions

The Avon City Council is holding a work session following a public hearing by NOPEC on its opt-in gas aggregation program. The council will discuss awarding a construction contract for the Avon Commerce Parkway Extension project, an amendment to the Avon Local School District's special use permit for a weight room addition at the high school, and a resolution to advertise bids for repainting the Detroit Road water tower. A presentation on proposed pickleball courts north of T-3 is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 95-24: award construction contract for Avon Commerce Parkway Extension (to be addressed at special meeting)
• Ordinance 97-24: amend special use permit for Avon Local School District for 8,000 sq. ft. weight room addition/renovation at 37545 Detroit Road
• Resolution R-25-24: advertise for bids for repainting Detroit Road elevated water tower
• Ordinances 90-24 and 91-24: second readings approving NOPEC opt-in natural gas aggregation program
• Presentation on proposed pickleball courts north of T-3

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The City Council is meeting to vote on a construction contract for the Avon Commerce Parkway Extension Project. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.

• Ordinance No. 95-24: Construction contract for the Avon Commerce Parkway Extension Project
• Executive session regarding the purchase and/or sale of an interest in real estate

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommending rezoning of 13.3 acres for the Villas at Nagel Farms, a code amendment to allow a drive-thru coffee shop without indoor seating in C-4 zoning, an amended special use permit for an 8,000 sq. ft. weight room addition to Avon High School, and approval of a general development plan for a medical office building and self-storage facility with a roadway extension.

• Liberty Development requests rezoning 13.2836 acres (PPN 04-00-027-101-204) from R-1 to R-3 for Villas at Nagel Farms at Avon Road and Middleton Road.
• 7 Brew Coffee seeks a code amendment to Sections 1270.03(b)(9) and 1280.06(ee) to allow a restaurant with no indoor seating in the C-4 zoning district south of I-90.
• Avon High School requests an amended special use permit for an 8,000 sq. ft. weight room addition at 37545 Detroit Road.
• Avon MOB Self Storage LLC seeks approval of a general development plan for a 47,750 sq. ft. medical office building, a 60,000 sq. ft. self-storage facility, and a 4.7-acre roadway extension of Rose Parkway and Avon Commerce Parkway off Health Campus Boulevard.

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The City Council will vote on updating ward boundaries and amending a special use permit for Red Tail Golf Club. Members will also discuss establishing an opt-in natural gas program through NOPEC and amending a development agreement with Isomer Group, Inc.

• Ordinance No. 82-24: Amending section 206.02 to delineate ward boundaries
• Ordinance No. 90-24 and 91-24: Establishing an opt-in natural gas program via NOPEC
• Ordinance No. 92-24: Amending special use permit for Caravon Golf Company, Ltd (Red Tail Golf Club) for a practice green on Nagel Road
• Ordinance No. 96-24: Amending the development agreement with Isomer Group, Inc
• Ordinance No. 94-24: Amending and supplementing appropriations

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will interview four candidates for a two-year student non-voting membership. The board will also review 2024 Arbor Day events and begin planning for the 2025 Tree City USA event. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the appointment of a public employee or official, followed by a recommendation to the mayor for the student member appointment.

• Interviews for student tree commission membership: Trevor Grzelak, Anthony Miceli, Olivia Pajak, Aditya Rao
• Discussion of 2024 Arbor Day events
• Discussion of 2025 Tree City USA event
• Executive session to discuss appointment of a public employee or official
• Recommendation to Mayor Jensen of a student tree commission member

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider an application to remove 2935 Jaycox Road (Zupparo Farmhouse) from the historic landmarks list and approve demolition. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 11 meeting and discuss nominations and letters of recognition.

• Application to remove 2935 Jaycox Road from historic landmarks list and approve demolition (Zupparo Farmhouse)
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion of landmarks nominations (no specific properties listed)
• Discussion of landmarks letters of recognition (no specific properties listed)
• Member comments and audience comments

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council will discuss several ordinances including ward boundary changes, establishing an opt-in natural gas aggregation program through NOPEC, amending a special use permit for Red Tail Golf Club, authorizing the purchase of property at 3192 Stoney Ridge Road, amending appropriations, and awarding a bid for the Avon Commerce Parkway extension. No final votes are scheduled; readings are set for later dates.

• Ordinance 82-24: Amend ward boundaries (third reading scheduled Oct 15)
• Ordinances 90-24 and 91-24: Establish opt-in natural gas aggregation program through NOPEC (first readings)
• Ordinance 92-24: Amend special use permit for Red Tail Golf Club for short game practice green on Nagel Road
• Ordinance 93-24: Authorize purchase of 3192 Stoney Ridge Road
• Ordinance 95-24: Award bid for extension of Avon Commerce Parkway

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, certify updated Clerical and Labor eligibility lists, and remove names from the Entry and Lateral Police eligibility lists as well as the Firefighter eligibility list. These are routine personnel actions with no financial decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Certify updated Clerical & Labor eligibility lists
• Remove names from the Entry & Lateral Police eligibility lists
• Remove names from the Firefighter eligibility list
• Approve minutes of September 9, 2024 meeting

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Ordinance No. 93-24, which authorizes the mayor to purchase real estate at 3192 Stoney Ridge Road from Erickson J. Stiffler. The meeting begins with an executive session to discuss the purchase, followed by a public vote on the ordinance.

• Ordinance No. 93-24 to authorize purchase of 3192 Stoney Ridge Road (parcel 04-00-011-102-055) from Erickson J. Stiffler
• Executive session to discuss real estate purchase prior to vote
• Council will suspend rules to act on ordinance immediately

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will consider requests for lot changes, pool installations, and signage. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard city zoning codes.

• Lot split and consolidation variance for 36497 Kinzel Road
• Pool setback variance for 4267 St. Francis (requesting 11 ft. instead of 15 ft.)
• Pool setback variance for 3198 Stone Wheel Run (requesting 8 ft. instead of 15 ft.)
• Signage square footage variance for University Hospitals Urgent Care at 36320 Detroit Road

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including land use prohibitions near Detroit Road and fee increases for park and aquatic facilities. The body will also discuss ward boundary changes and the creation of a new tax incremental financing fund.

• Ordinance No. 74-24: Prohibit certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Ordinance No. 88-24: Increase fees for park facilities, fields, and aquatic facility admission
• Ordinance No. 86-24: Revocable use permit for city right-of-way at 36160 Detroit Road
• Ordinance No. 87-24: Creation of Tax Incremental Financing Fund II, No. 306
• Resolutions R-23-24 and R-24-24: Advertise for police department salvage and towing/storage contracts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review requests regarding development plans and permits on the east side of Nagel Road. The body will also consider a lot split and consolidation request on Kinzel Road.

• Isomer Group, LLC request to amend General Development Plan and Development Agreement for signage on Middleton Road and Nagel Road
• Caravon Golf Company (Red Tail Golf Club) request to amend Special Use Permit for a Short Game Practice Green on Nagel Road
• Caravon Golf Company request for Riparian Zone relief for a Short Game Practice Green on Nagel Road
• Lenard Difrancesco request for a lot split and consolidation at 36497 Kinzel Road

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to prohibit certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road and to increase fees for park facilities and the aquatic facility. The session also includes discussions on ward boundaries and the creation of a Tax Increment Financing Fund.

• Ordinance No. 74-24: Prohibits certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Ordinance No. 88-24: Increases fees for park facilities, fields, and aquatic facility admission
• Ordinance No. 87-24: Creation of Tax Increment Financing Fund II, No. 306
• Ordinance No. 86-24: Revocable use permit for 36160 Detroit Road to occupy city right-of-way
• Resolution No. R-23-24 and R-24-24: Bids for police department salvage and vehicle towing contracts

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission is meeting to discuss hosting the Tree City USA event in 2025 and planning for Arbor Day. The commission will also review the Tree Ring Project and an upcoming plant sale.

• Hosting of the Tree City USA event in 2025
• Tree Ring Project
• Willoway Nurseries plant sale on September 15, 2024
• Arbor Day planning including site setup, banners, giveaways, and sponsors

The Avon Tree Commission approved a $5,000 budget for the 2024 Arbor Day event and discussed plans for the Tree City USA awards in 2025. They also approved minutes from the August meeting and made plans for the tree ring presentation to City Council.

• Approved $5,000 budget for 2024 Arbor Day event (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. (7-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss several initiatives regarding the Center Cemetery and historical markers. The body will also review landmark nominations and letters of recognition.

• Center Cemetery restoration
• Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project
• Center Cemetery Wreaths Across America
• Ohio Historical Marker application for Center Cemetery
• Avon Historical Landmarks plaques

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda, making this a purely procedural session.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 19, 2024

The commission approved the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting by a 3-0 vote. No action items were on the agenda. Fire Chief Swope reported that two candidates accepted full-time firefighter offers and one received a conditional offer, with background checks pending; one full-time position remains. Safety Service Director Streator said the open street department position will be filled next month from the civil service list.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 meeting (3-0)

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council holds public hearings and a regular meeting on September 9, 2024. Council will vote on three zoning-related ordinances: rezoning a 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1, prohibiting certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road, and requiring a special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 districts. Also on the agenda: first reading of ward boundary changes, a developer's agreement for extending Avon Commerce Parkway, amendments to appropriations, a tentative agreement with police dispatchers, and resolutions to advertise bids and support an OPWC funding application for Detroit Road widening. Council will then enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate purchase.

• Rezoning 2.58 acres on Detroit Road near Jaycox (parcel 10-04-00-022-102-083) from R-1 to C-1 Neighborhood Business District
• Prohibiting certain uses adjacent to or within 500 feet of Detroit Road (Ordinance 74-24)
• Requiring a special use permit for urgent care clinics in the C-2 district (Ordinance 73-24)
• Authorizing a developer's agreement with ODG Avon I, LLC for a 1,000-foot extension of Avon Commerce Parkway
• Accepting tentative agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (dispatchers) in SERB Case No. 2023-MED-12-1132

Avon City Council approved a rezoning of a 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 residential to C-1 neighborhood business, despite a letter from an adjacent property owner raising traffic and safety concerns. Council also adopted an ordinance requiring a special use permit for urgent care clinics in the C-2 district. A proposed ordinance to prohibit certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road was removed from the agenda for further review. Several other ordinances and resolutions were passed, including a developer's agreement for an Avon Commerce Parkway extension and a police dispatcher labor agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance 75-24 rezoning 2.58 acres on Detroit Road to C-1 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 73-24 requiring special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 (7-0)
• Removed Ordinance 74-24 (prohibiting certain uses within 500 ft of Detroit Road) from agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 83-24 authorizing developer's agreement for Avon Commerce Parkway extension (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 84-24 amending appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 85-24 accepting tentative FOP dispatcher labor agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-24 to advertise for bids for Avon Commerce Parkway extension (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-24 supporting OPWC funding application for Detroit Road widening (7-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on September 4, 2024, to hear six appeals for zoning variances. The requests include residential additions, patios, fences, and a commercial development. One item was tabled from the previous meeting. The board will vote on each variance after public discussion.

• Duncan Todd Jr., 35442 Keller Drive — 20x14 ft addition, variance for 5 ft side setback (code requires 12 ft), tabled from August 7
• Zachary and Kayla Heigelmann, 35927 Hanamar Drive — variance to install fence in a storm sewer/retention basin easement
• Travis and Casey Nickels, 36668 Wendell Street — covered patio, variance for 8 ft 2 in rear setback (code requires 50 ft, proposing 41 ft 10 in)
• Scott Patterson, 39240 Winesap — 10x10 ft accessory structure, variance for 56 sq ft over the 344 sq ft maximum
• Isomer Group Inc, Nagel Road — commercial development, variance for 10 ft front parking setback (code requires 35 ft)

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved five variances at its September 4, 2024 meeting. These included a 5-foot side yard setback for a home addition, a fence in a drainage easement, two rear yard setbacks for covered patios, and a 10-foot front parking setback for a commercial development. One agenda item was removed at the zoning officer's request, and a resident raised concerns about cemetery setbacks, which the board said was not its forum.

• Approved 5 ft. side yard setback for Duncan Todd Jr. addition (all ayes)
• Approved fence in drainage easement for Zachary and Kayla Heigelmann with responsibility acceptance (all ayes)
• Approved 8 ft. 2 in. rear yard setback for Travis and Casey Nickels covered patio (all ayes)
• Approved 9 ft. rear yard setback for Christopher and Deborah Kovacs covered patio (all ayes)
• Approved 10 ft. front parking setback variance for Isomer Group Inc. commercial development (all ayes)
• Removed Scott Patterson appeal from agenda at zoning officer's request (all ayes)

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council will discuss proposed changes to the NOPEC aggregation program, zoning amendments for urgent care clinics and prohibited uses near Detroit Road, and a rezoning of a 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 single-family residential to C-1 neighborhood business district. Also on the agenda are a developer's agreement for extending Avon Commerce Parkway, appropriations amendments, and support for a Detroit Road widening funding application. Public hearings and final readings for several ordinances are scheduled for September 9.

• Ordinance 73-24: require special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 district
• Ordinance 74-24: prohibit certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Ordinance 75-24: rezone 2.58 acres on Detroit Road (near Jaycox, across from Martin’s Deli) from R-1 to C-1
• Ordinance 83-24: developer’s agreement with ODG Avon I, LLC for 1,000-foot extension of Avon Commerce Parkway
• Resolution R-22-24: support OPWC funding application for Detroit Road widening at Avon High School western entrance

Council held a work session to review proposed changes to the NOPEC aggregation program, including a natural gas opt-in provision, and discussed several ordinances and resolutions scheduled for upcoming votes. No formal votes were taken during the work session. Council reviewed $1,071,625 in supplemental appropriations, including $810,100 for a fire training tower, and discussed a tentative dispatchers' union contract with 4/3/3 wage increases.

• Reviewed NOPEC natural gas opt-in legislation; no vote taken, ordinance expected at upcoming session
• Reviewed $1,071,625 in supplemental appropriations including $810,100 for fire training tower
• Reviewed tentative FOP dispatchers' contract with 4/3/3 wage increases; no vote taken
• Reviewed ordinance to require special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 district
• Reviewed rezoning of 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1
• Reviewed developer's agreement with ODG Avon I, LLC for Avon Commerce Parkway extension
• Reviewed resolution to advertise for bids for Avon Commerce Parkway extension project
• Reviewed resolution supporting OPWC funding application for Detroit Road widening project

Committees of Council

Avon's Finance Committee will discuss and review the city's 2023 audit and the engineer's estimate for upcoming projects. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The audit review may inform future financial decisions, while project estimates help plan capital expenditures.

• Discussion of the 2023 city audit
• Discussion of engineer's estimates for upcoming projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds public hearings on a special use permit for a short game practice green at Red Tail Golf Course and an amendment to reduce lots in Stoney Acres Subdivision from 11 to 10. They will also vote on a final development plan for a 15,400 sq ft self-storage facility at 1220 Miller Road, a lot split/consolidation at 32650 Mills Road, and a riparian zone modification for the practice green.

• Final development plan for 15,400 sq ft, 5-building self-storage facility at 1220 Miller Road by Brother Management Company, LLC
• Public hearing on special use permit for Red Tail Golf Course short game practice green east of Nagel Road
• Public hearing to amend Stoney Acres Subdivision preliminary and final plat, reducing residential lots from 11 to 10
• Lot split/consolidation at 32650 Mills Road to create a 6.0007-acre parcel
• Minor modification to riparian zone for the Red Tail practice green installation

The Avon Planning Commission tabled a Special Use Permit request for a short game practice green at Red Tail Golf Course, along with a related riparian zone modification, to allow time for review of resident concerns. The commission approved a final development plan for a 15,400 sq. ft. self-storage facility at 1220 Miller Road, contingent on final engineering approval. It also approved a lot split/consolidation on Mills Road and a positive recommendation to City Council to amend the Stoney Acres Subdivision plat, reducing lots from 11 to 10, both contingent on final approvals.

• Tabled Red Tail Golf Course short game practice green Special Use Permit (first presentation)
• Tabled Red Tail Golf Course riparian zone modification (first presentation)
• Approved 15,400 sq. ft. self-storage facility at 1220 Miller Road, contingent on final engineering approval (all ayes)
• Approved lot split/consolidation at 32650 Mills Road (all ayes)
• Approved positive recommendation to City Council for Stoney Acres Subdivision amendment from 11 to 10 lots, contingent on final engineering and legal approval (all ayes)

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and certify the eligibility list for the police entrance exam.

• Certification of Police Entrance Exam Eligibility List
• Approval of July 17, 2024, meeting minutes

The Avon Civil Service Commission voted to discontinue the current police entrance eligibility list and certify a new one, both by 2-0 votes. The new list is based on the National Testing Network exam, with 61 candidates passing. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and a wording change on the agenda.

• Approved agenda wording change from 'firefighter' to 'police' (2-0)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Discontinued current police entrance eligibility list (2-0)
• Certified new police entrance eligibility list (2-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider several projects at Center Cemetery, including restoration work, a gravestone cleaning project, participation in Wreaths Across America, and an Ohio Historical Marker application. The commission will also discuss landmarks nominations, letters of recognition, and Avon Historical Landmark plaques. The meeting is primarily a discussion of these preservation and recognition activities.

• Center Cemetery restoration project discussion led by Ralph White
• Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project presented by Murnyack-Czarnecki and White
• Center Cemetery Wreaths Across America involvement discussed
• Center Cemetery Ohio Historical Marker application presented
• Avon Historical Landmark plaques discussed by Murnyack-Czarnecki and White

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the purchase of twenty historical plaques at $206 each (after the first at $258) to replenish its supply. The commission also discussed the Center Cemetery restoration, including completed work by Gravestone Restoration Services and plans for future cleaning and documentation. No landmark nominations or letters of recognition were submitted.

• Approved purchase of 20 historical landmark plaques (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (4-0)

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission is meeting to discuss the Tree City USA program and plans for Arbor Day. The body will also review a potential commission logo and a plant sale at Willoway Nurseries.

• Meeting about Tree City USA
• Discussion for Arbor Day
• Discussion of a Tree Commission logo
• Willoway Nurseries plant sale

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

City Council will hold second readings of several zoning ordinances, including a rezoning of a 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1. Other ordinances would require a special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 districts and prohibit certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road. Council will also vote on an appropriation amendment and enter executive session for litigation.

• Ordinance 75-24: rezoning 2.58 acres on Detroit Road near Jaycox from R-1 to C-1 (Wasilko)
• Ordinance 73-24: requiring special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 district
• Ordinance 74-24: prohibiting certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Ordinance 81-24: amending appropriations
• Mayor appoints Mary Johnson to Tree Commission for unexpired term ending Dec 2025

Council approved Ordinance 81-24, a supplemental appropriation of $2,500,500, which includes $875,000 to the Recreation Fund, $360,000 to Capital Improvements, and $500,000 from the Recreation Income Tax Fund. Mayor Jensen also proposed a $10,000 appropriation to CRS for food replacement after the August 6 storms, but no formal action was taken. The meeting included recognitions, appointments, and a public complaint against the City Engineer.

• Approved supplemental appropriations of $2,500,500 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, July 8, and August 5 meetings (7-0 each)
• Appointed Mary Johnson to the Avon Tree Commission (mayoral appointment, no council vote)
• Held second reading of ordinances 73-24, 74-24, and 75-24 (urgent care special use, Detroit Road restrictions, rezoning)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider 12 variance requests, including a commercial building parking reduction, sign height increases, and residential setbacks. The board will also vote on minutes, agenda amendments, and several items previously tabled. Items range from pool installations and shed construction to flood damage protection relief.

• Variance for new commercial building at 37399 French Creek Road: reduce required parking from 44 spaces to 13 (The Vinnce Group, LLC)
• Variance for monument sign at 36320 Detroit Road: increase height from allowed 6 ft to 10 ft (Avon JV LLC)
• Relief from flood damage code to allow building permits while obtaining LOMAR-F for driveway crossing on Miller Road (Insite Real Estate Investment Properties, LLC)
• Residential variances: side yard setback (Deerfield Drive), front yard setback for driveway extension (Mills Road), pool location (Deerfield Drive)
• Tabled items: directional sign variance at 34654 Mills Road (Millenium Holdings) and commercial building parking variance (The Vinnce Group, LLC)

City Council - Work Sessions

This work session includes an overview of the SR83 and SR254 intersection improvement project. Council will also discuss multiple ordinances, including zoning changes for urgent care clinics and Detroit Road restrictions, a rezoning on Detroit Road, a police union tentative agreement, lighting improvements on I-90, and a roadwork acceptance. Most ordinances will be addressed at a special meeting immediately following the work session.

• Overview of SR83 and SR254 intersection improvement project
• Ordinance 73-24: Require special use permit for urgent care clinics in C-2 district (second reading, public hearing September 9, 2024)
• Ordinance 74-24: Prohibit certain uses adjacent to or within 500 feet of Detroit Road (second reading, public hearing September 9, 2024)
• Ordinance 75-24: Rezone 2.58 acres on Detroit Road (near Jaycox, across from Martin's Deli) from R-1 to C-1 (second reading, public hearing September 9, 2024)
• Ordinance 79-24: Accept tentative police union agreement with FOP/OLC for lieutenants and sergeants

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

This special meeting of Avon City Council will consider three ordinances: consenting to ODOT lighting replacements on I-90, accepting a tentative labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for lieutenants and sergeants, and accepting public road improvements constructed by LIG Land LLC at 1846 Nagel Road adjacent to the Middleton Crossing development. All items are expected to be voted on after suspension of the rules.

• Ordinance 78-24: Consent to ODOT lighting luminaire replacements along sections of I-90
• Ordinance 79-24: Accept tentative agreement with FOP/OLC (SERB Case 2023-MED-12-1109) for lieutenants and sergeants
• Ordinance 80-24: Accept public road improvements by LIG Land LLC at 1846 Nagel Road (Middleton Crossing site)

At a special meeting on August 5, 2024, Avon City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: consenting to ODOT's I-90 lighting luminaire replacements, accepting a tentative agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council for lieutenants and sergeants, and accepting public roadwork improvements by LIG Land, LLC at 1846 Nagel Road. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 78-24 consenting to ODOT I-90 lighting luminaire replacements (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 79-24 accepting tentative FOP/OLC police labor agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 80-24 accepting LIG Land roadwork at 1846 Nagel Road (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request from R-1 to C-1 for a parcel at 34901 Detroit Road and a special use permit to create a flag lot on adjacent parcels. Commissioners will also consider a lot consolidation on Schwartz Road and a final development plan for a warehouse and distribution center on Miller Road.

• Public hearing: Bradley Bartel requests positive recommendation for rezone of 9.98 acres at 34901 Detroit Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Business
• Public hearing: Bradley Bartel requests special use permit to create a flag lot on portions of PPN 04-00-022-104-015 and 04-00-022-104-016
• Lot consolidation: Philip and Jolene Amos request to merge two parcels at 32420 Schwartz Road into a 6.0139-acre lot
• Final Development Plan: InSite Real Estate, LLC requests approval for a warehouse and distribution center on Miller Road

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify and update personnel eligibility lists. The body will review lists for clerical, labor, and firefighter positions, as well as police entry and lateral lists.

• Certification of updated Clerical & Labor Eligibility Lists
• Removal of names from Entry & Lateral Police Eligibility Lists
• Certification of Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will review landmark nominations and letters of recognition. The meeting also includes the recognition of volunteers for the Center Cemetery cleaning gravestone project.

• Landmark nominations
• Landmark letters of recognition
• Recognition of Center Cemetery cleaning gravestone project volunteers
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will discuss preparations for Arbor Day, including workshops and activities. The meeting also includes updates on the newsletter and the Tree Ring History Project, as well as a discussion of commission applications.

• Arbor Day planning including seedlings, workshops, and a petting zoo
• Update on the Tree Commission Newsletter
• Update on the Tree Ring History Project
• Discussion of Tree Commission applications

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council is considering several zoning amendments, including permit requirements for urgent care clinics and restrictions near Detroit Road. The council will also vote on a tax budget for the 2025 fiscal year and an intersection improvement project with ODOT.

• Special use permit requirement for urgent care clinics in C-2 districts
• Prohibiting certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Rezoning a 2.58-acre parcel on Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1
• Establishing a tax budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• ODOT agreement for State Route 83 and State Route 254 intersection improvements

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is reviewing several requests for property variances. These include adjustments to setbacks, easement usage, and building sizes for both residential and commercial properties.

• Variance for a new commercial building at 37399 French Creek Road
• Request to install a fence within a drainage easement at 3213 Stone Wheel Run Street
• Proposed detached garage with increased area at 2764 and 2760 Trinity Court
• Variance for an inground pool encroaching into the front setback at 2437 Chelsea Street
• Request for directional signs with height and area variances at 34654 Mills Road

City Council - Work Sessions

The council will discuss amendments to the planning and zoning code, including new permit requirements for urgent care clinics and use restrictions near Detroit Road. The session also covers a 2025 tax budget and an intersection improvement project with ODOT.

• Rezoning 2.58 acres on Detroit Road near Jaycox from R-1 to C-1
• Requiring special use permits for urgent care clinics in the C-2 district
• Prohibiting certain uses within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Agreement with ODOT for State Route 83 and State Route 254 intersection improvements
• Establishing a tax budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Avon City Council will vote on rezoning 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from residential to a general business district. The council also plans to extend a moratorium on new hotel developments and award a bid for a fire training tower.

• Rezoning 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4
• Extending the moratorium on future hotel, motel, and boarding house development
• Awarding a public bid for fire training tower design and construction
• Accepting right-of-way and utility easements for SR 254 and SR 83 improvements
• Amending Tree Commission membership and compensation

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing requests for recommendations to City Council regarding zoning amendments and a development moratorium extension. The agenda also includes a final development plan for East Avon Center.

• Rezoning 2.438 acres on Detroit Road from residential to commercial
• Adding urgent care clinics as a special use in the C-2 District
• Prohibiting refueling stations within 500 feet of Detroit Road
• Extending the moratorium on hotels and motels through January 14, 2025
• Final development plan for East Avon Center at 2295 Nagel Road

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to rezone 13.64 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from residential to business use. The session also includes discussions on extending the moratorium on new hotels and motels. Additionally, the council will review bids for a fire training tower and easement acceptances for road improvements.

• Rezoning 13.64 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4 district
• Extending moratorium on future hotel, motel, and boarding house development
• Awarding public bid for fire training tower design and construction
• Accepting easements for Detroit Road and State Route 83 intersection improvements
• Accepting insurance proposal from Oswald Companies

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will review landmark nominations and letters of recognition. The meeting includes discussion regarding the George Sweet Home open house and an update on the Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project.

• Landmark nominations
• Landmark letters of recognition
• Comments on the George Sweet Home open house
• Update on Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will meet to appoint a Chair Pro Tem and approve minutes from the May 8, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding tree ordinances, the Tree Academy, and the Historical Tree Ring Project. Members will also receive updates on student applications and Arbor Day activities.

• Appointment of a Chair Pro Tem
• Discussion of tree ordinances
• Update on the Historical Tree Ring Project
• Update on Student Tree Commission applications
• Discussion of Wild Hooves and Arbor Day activities

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Council will consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 59-24. The ordinance proposes rezoning 13.6414 acres at 3440 Detroit Road from single-family residential to a general business district. A public hearing for this proposal is scheduled for June 24, 2024.

• Rezoning of 13.6414 acres at 3440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4
• Ordinance No. 59-24 second reading
• Approval of minutes from May 13, May 20, and May 28 meetings

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is reviewing several requests for property variances. These include a new dog daycare facility, a new commercial building, and lot splits for Avon Local Schools. The agenda also includes various residential construction and signage requests.

• New dog daycare facility at 37525 Colorado Avenue
• New commercial building proposed by The Vinnce Group, LLC
• Lot split requests for Avon Local Schools properties
• Additional wall signage for University Hospital Urgent Care Center
• Windmill and barn addition at 38335 Detroit Road

Civil Service Commission

The commission is meeting to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Committees of Council

The Avon City Council committees are meeting to discuss the redistricting of council wards, a process that determines how the city is divided into electoral districts. This discussion is led by Legal Committee Chair Dennis McBride and will take place in the Council Chambers.

• Discussion of redistricting of council wards

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council will review Ordinance No. 59-24 and discuss the Tree City USA worksheet. This ordinance proposes rezoning 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from residential to a general business district. A public hearing for this proposal is scheduled for June 24, 2024.

• Rezoning of 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4
• Review of the Tree City USA worksheet

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will consider several ordinances, including issuing up to $750,000 in notes for a new fire training tower and up to $4.25 million for street improvements. They will also hold the first reading of a rezoning for 34440 Detroit Road, and vote on a final plat for Kenwyn Village Subdivision No. 3, among other items.

• Ordinance 57-24: $750,000 notes for new fire training tower
• Ordinance 58-24: $4,250,000 notes for street improvements
• Ordinance 59-24: Rezone 13.64 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4 (first reading, public hearing June 24)
• Ordinance 60-24: Final plat for Kenwyn Village Subdivision No. 3
• Ordinance 65-24: 6-month moratorium on carwash and self-storage permits

City Council - Work Sessions

The Avon City Council is reviewing proposals to issue up to $5 million in notes for street reconstruction and a new fire training tower, alongside two rezoning applications that would convert residential parcels to general business districts. Street repairs directly affect local traffic flow and stormwater drainage, while zoning changes determine future commercial development patterns and property tax distribution. The agenda also covers updates to the municipal income tax code, city appropriations, and a November voter referendum on land use.

• Ordinance 58-24: Issuing up to $4,250,000 in notes for street reconstruction, widening, and resurfacing
• Ordinance 57-24: Issuing up to $750,000 in notes for a new fire department training tower
• Ordinance 59-24: Rezoning ~13.6 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from residential to general business
• Resolution R-20-24: Placing a Nov 5, 2024 voter question on rezoning ~17.7 acres near Nagel Road
• Ordinance 64-24: Amending the city’s municipal income tax code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations to City Council for a code amendment to allow auto rentals in the C-2 Historic French Creek District, an amended subdivision plat for Kenwyn Village, and updated city construction standards. The commission will also consider several lot consolidations, a rezone, and a final development plan for a dog daycare facility.

• Code amendment request by Greg and Vanessa Botson to allow auto rentals at 36500 Detroit Road in the C-2 Historic French Creek District
• Rezone request by James Conant for 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4
• Final development plan for a 9,100 sq ft dog/pet daycare facility at 37525 Colorado Avenue (Inn the Doghouse)
• Lot consolidation for a single-family home at 4653 Center Road (Aaron and Lyndsay Moore)
• Lot split and consolidation by Avon Local Schools at 2758 Center Road

Committees of Council

The Avon Committees of Council will meet to discuss sidewalks and stormwater issues on Lakeland and Garden Drives. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, led by Service Committee Chair Jennifer Demaline.

• Discussion of sidewalks on Lakeland Drive
• Discussion of stormwater on Garden Drive

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Council will consider three ordinances: awarding a bid for 2024 pavement markings, amending appropriations, and authorizing the purchase of real estate on Detroit Road. A resolution to advertise for bids for a fire training facility will also be voted on. The meeting includes reports from the mayor and council members.

• Ordinance 54-24: Award bid for 2024 pavement marking project
• Ordinance 55-24: Amend appropriations
• Ordinance 56-24: Authorize purchase of real estate on Detroit Road (rear land off Church Street)
• Resolution R-19-24: Advertise for bids for construction of a fire training facility

Landmark Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss an open house event at the George Sweet House on May 9, 2024. The meeting also includes an update on expanding the volunteer pool for the Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project.

• Landmarks nominations
• Landmarks letters of recognition
• George Sweet House open house discussion
• Center Cemetery gravestone cleaning project update

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions. The body will also consider the approval of entrance exams for firefighters and police officers.

• Approval of Firefighter Notice of Entrance Exam
• Consideration of Police Officer Entrance Exam approval
• Approval of April 1, 2024, meeting minutes
• Replacement of February 14, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council - Work Sessions

The council will discuss awarding public bids for the 2024 pavement marking program. The session also includes amending appropriations and advertising for fire training facility construction bids.

• Awarding public bids for the 2024 pavement marking program
• Amending and supplementing appropriations
• Advertising for bids for fire training facility construction

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review and vote on 10 variance requests from property owners and businesses. These include requests for reduced yard setbacks, larger accessory structures, a taller fence, and a larger wall sign. The board will also consider un-tabling two previously deferred items.

• Jason and Jennifer Robke, 36411 Wendell Street: 2 ft. yard setback variance for driveway extension
• Steve Gripp and Nancy Mazzeo, 3425 Kensington Drive: 4 ft. 2 in. side yard setback variance for garage addition
• Mark Szewczykowski, 39151 Woodland Trail: 1 ft. 10 in. front yard setback variance for front porch
• John and Alicia Reese, 3677 Nagel Road: 276 sq. ft. variance for accessory structure (proposed 825 sq. ft.)
• Jersey Mike's, 36320 Detroit Road, Suite 200: 18 sq. ft. variance for wall sign (proposed 48 sq. ft.)

Planning Commission

The Avon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4, with a recommendation to City Council. They will also review a lot consolidation request for 3050 Moon Road. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and agenda amendments.

• Public hearing: Rezone 13.6414 acres at 34440 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-4 (PL20240020)
• Lot consolidation: 1.5575 acres and 0.0783 acres at 3050 Moon Road (PL20240019)
• Motion to approve minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council work session includes reviews of several ordinances and resolutions. Key topics include a proposal to prohibit adult and medical marijuana dispensaries and a waste collection agreement with Republic Services. The council will also discuss subdivision approvals and infrastructure improvements.

• Ordinance 52-24: Prohibiting adult and medical marijuana dispensaries in the city
• Ordinance 53-24: Waste and recycling collection agreement with Republic Services through 2029
• Ordinance 48-24: Final plat for Fieldstone Landing Subdivision No. 2
• Ordinance 50-24: Acceptance of waterline improvements at 1842 Nagel Road
• Resolution R-18-24: Cooperative purchasing program with ODOT for road salt

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding landmark nominations and letters of recognition.

• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Landmark nominations
• Landmark letters of recognition

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will consider approving the March 13, 2024, meeting minutes. They will receive updates on tree ordinances, work groups, and Tree Academy homework. Discussions are scheduled on the Traxler Arboretum, Rocky River round table conference, and Tree City USA status for Rocky River/Avon. The meeting includes member and audience comments before adjournment.

• Update on tree ordinances by Ms. Berges, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Varga
• Update on work groups by Ms. Laurenzi
• Discussion on Traxler Arboretum by Mr. Varga
• Round table conference on Rocky River by Mr. Smith and Mr. Varga
• Discussion of Tree City USA for Rocky River/Avon by Mr. Varga

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on six variance requests from property owners. Each request seeks relief from specific zoning code requirements, such as sign size, setbacks, and accessory building limits. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle any agenda amendments.

• Millenium Holdings, 34654 Mill Road: 9 sq ft sign area variance (proposes 15 sq ft vs 4 sq ft allowed) and 2 ft height variance (proposes 5 ft vs 3 ft)
• Robert Butkowski, 36307 Wendell Street: 19 ft rear yard setback variance for covered patio (proposes 31 ft vs 50 ft required)
• Nicholas Malkin and Angela Yako, 2365 Pendleton Ct: variance to install 6 ft fence within drainage/access easement
• Russell and Lauren Ellis, 2876 Mapleview Lane: 60 sq ft variance for shed (proposes 435 sq ft vs 375 sq ft allowed)
• Kurt and Anette Oster, 3410 Williams Ct: 554 sq ft variance for garage addition (proposes 1750 sq ft vs 1196 sq ft allowed)

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to certify updated clerical and labor eligibility lists. The body will also consider removing names from police eligibility lists and approving a Firefighter/Paramedic entrance exam.

• Certification of updated Clerical & Labor Eligibility Lists
• Removal of names from Entry & Lateral Police Eligibility Lists
• Proposed approval of a Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam

City Council - Work Sessions

The Avon City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 17.7 acres west of Nagel Road from single-family residential to general business use, which could alter local land use and traffic patterns. The agenda also covers special use permits for new park facilities, a golf course maintenance building, a fire training center, church parking expansion, and a water tower lease for safety communications equipment. The city will additionally review accepting grant funding through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC). These items undergo planning referrals before final action at the regular council meeting later that evening.

• Ordinance No. 30-24: Public hearing to consider rezoning 17.7 acres west of Nagel Road from R-1 residential to C-4 general business district.
• Ordinance No. 40-24: Authorization for the mayor to accept grant funding through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC).
• Ordinances Nos. 43-24 and 44-24: Special use permits for the Kirschenbaum Family Memorial Park and Traxler Family Arboretum, including trails, restrooms, and fencing.
• Ordinance No. 46-24: Permit amendment to expand parking lots at Providence Church (35295 Detroit Road) and add a west-side emergency exit.
• Ordinance No. 47-24: Amended lease with Cleveland Communications Inc. for antennas on the Avon water tower (4859 Center Road) to support safety communications.

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a third reading and vote on rezoning 17.7 acres on the west side of Nagel Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-4 General Business District. The council will also consider ordinances for NOPEC grants, special use permits for park improvements, a fire training facility, and a water tower lease for safety communications.

• Third reading and vote on Ordinance 30-24 to rezone 17.7 acres on Nagel Road to C-4 General Business District
• Ordinance 40-24 authorizing acceptance of NOPEC Energized Community Grant(s)
• Ordinance 41-24 to amend special use permit for Red Tail Golf Club maintenance building on Crown Colony Drive
• Ordinance 47-24 authorizing amended water tower lease with Cleveland Communications Inc. for safety communications equipment
• Executive session to discuss purchase of property

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone 17.7 acres on the west side of Nagel Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-4 General Business District. The council will also vote on ordinances to extend construction time for Nagel Farms Subdivision, name two new parks, and authorize a marketing contract for the aquatic facility.

• Rezoning 17.7 acres on Nagel Road between Middleton and Detroit Roads from R-1 to C-4 General Business District
• Extension of time to complete public improvements in Nagel Farms Subdivision
• Designation of park land on former Traxler Family Limited Partnership property as Traxler Family Arboretum
• Designation of park land on former Koosh Enterprises property as Kirschenbaum Family Memorial Park
• Contract with Encompass Marketing as marketing consultant for Avon Aquatic Facility

Planning Commission

The Avon Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations to City Council for seven items, including rezoning six parcels at Nagel and Detroit Roads for a Circle K, and amending or creating special use permits for a golf course maintenance building, a fire department training tower, and three city parks. The commission will also vote on final development plans for a Polycase warehouse expansion and a Providence Church parking lot modification.

• Circle K rezoning of 5 parcels from C1 to C4 and 1 parcel from R1 to C4 at northwest corner of Nagel Road and Detroit Road
• Carnegie Corporation requests 2,560 sq. ft. maintenance building at Red Tail Golf Course, 34340 Mills Road
• Avon Fire Department seeks special use permit amendment for a training tower at 36185 Detroit Road
• Polycase proposes 34,212 sq. ft. building addition and expanded parking at 1057 Jaycox Road
• City requests special use permits for walking trails, seating, fencing, and restrooms at Kirschenbaum Family Memorial Park and Traxler Family Arboretum

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances during this work session. Items include a rezoning request for land on Nagel Road and the designation of new park lands.

• Rezoning 17.7 acres on Nagel Road from R-1 residential to C-4 business district
• Designating "Traxler Family Arboretum" at former Traxler property
• Designating "Kirschenbaum Family Memorial Park" at former Koosh Enterprises property
• Authorizing a marketing contract with Encompass Marketing for the Avon Aquatic Facility
• Extending construction time for public improvements in Nagel Farms Subdivision

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

This is a special meeting of Avon City Council to enter executive session for collective bargaining matters. Following the session, council will consider Ordinance No. 35-24 to accept a fact finder's report. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters
• Ordinance No. 35-24 to accept the fact finder's report

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider an application to demolish 4065 Jaycox Road and remove the property from the registered historic landmarks list. The agenda also includes landmark nominations and letters of recognition.

• Demolition application for 4065 Jaycox Road
• Removal of 4065 Jaycox Road from the historic landmarks list
• Landmarks nominations
• Landmarks letters of recognition

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Tree Academy, Urban Forestry Conference, grant opportunities, and the Tree Growth Ring. They will also plan for the 2024 Tree City Awards Day in Rocky River and begin discussions on hosting the 2025 event in Avon.

• Tree Academy update/homework
• Urban Forestry Conference update
• Grant updates
• Tree Growth Ring update
• Discussion of forming work groups

Committees of Council

The Service Committee will hold a discussion on the 2024 Sidewalk Program. This is a procedural meeting with a single agenda item.

• Discussion of the 2024 Sidewalk Program

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a second reading and possible vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning of 17.7 acres on Nagel Road from residential to commercial. The council will also consider awarding six three-year mowing contracts for city parks and other sites, and authorizing the purchase of an armored tactical vehicle for the emergency response team.

• Ordinance 30-24: Rezone 17.7 acres on west side of Nagel Road between Middleton & Detroit Roads from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-4 General Business District
• Ordinance 23-24: Allow sanitary sewer tap fees to be paid via voluntary assessment collected with property taxes
• Ordinances 24-24 through 29-24: Award six three-year mowing contracts for parks, city hall, fire/police stations, and other sites
• Ordinance 34-24: Authorize contract with Lenco Industries for a 2024 Bearcat G3M armored tactical vehicle for ELCERT
• Resolution R-15-24: Declare necessity to install concrete sidewalks to complete the 2024 sidewalk program

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review and vote on 10 variance requests. These include a new McDonald's restaurant with a drive-thru, several residential patio and pool projects, and a sidewalk waiver. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• McDonald's USA LLC, 2295 Nagel Road: 23-space parking variance (code requires 79)
• Adam and Miranda Jatich, 3869 Swinton Circle: 4.33 ft rear yard setback variance
• Michael Stark, 2453 Muirwood Road: 5 ft rear yard setback variance
• Jesse Hanchosky, 3814 Williams Court: variance to not install sidewalks for new home
• Michael and Megan McChrystal, 4326 St. Theresa Blvd.: pool setback variances (8 ft 4 in and 4 ft 6 in)

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is considering rezoning 17.7 acres on the west side of Nagel Road from residential to a general business district. The session also includes reviewing several three-year park mowing contracts and amending sanitary sewer tap fee collection methods.

• Rezoning 17.7 acres on Nagel Road from R-1 to C-4 business district
• Awarding six separate three-year park mowing contracts
• Amending sanitary sewer tap fee payments via real estate tax assessments
• Authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Bearcat G3M armored tactical vehicle
• Transferring the stadium lease from Blue Dog Baseball, LLC

Civil Service Commission

The commission is meeting to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2024, meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of February 14, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Avon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance No. 33-24, which authorizes the transfer of a stadium lease from Blue Dog Baseball, LLC. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the lease transfer and matters required to be kept confidential by law.

• Ordinance No. 33-24 authorizing transfer of stadium lease from Blue Dog Baseball, LLC
• Executive session to discuss lease interest transfer and confidential matters

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, with first readings of two ordinances: one to codify ordinances and another to allow sanitary sewer tap fees to be paid through a voluntary property tax assessment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and recognition of a retiring employee.

• Ordinance No. 20-24: Approving codification of ordinances
• Ordinance No. 23-24: Amending sewer tap fee payment to allow voluntary property tax assessment
• Recognition of Gail A. Hayden's years of service to the city
• Approval of minutes from Safety and Finance Committees (Feb 5), Work Session (Feb 5), Regular Meeting (Feb 12), and Special Meeting (Feb 19)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land use requests including lot consolidations and a subdivision plat. The body will also review a final development plan for an outdoor recreation facility and a rezoning request for 17.7 acres near Drug Mart.

• Lot consolidation of two parcels at 3020 Jaycox Road to create a 5.3059-acre parcel
• Chester Road Subdivision No. 8 to create a new 12.7727-acre lot
• Final Development Plan for an outdoor recreation and entertainment facility on Chester Road
• Rezoning of 17.7 acres from R1 to C4 on the west side of Nagel Road

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council work session includes updates on Community Resource Services and discussions regarding pavement resurfacing bids. The council will also address changes to sanitary sewer tap fee collections and an update to the codified ordinances.

• Bid awards for Long Road and Schwartz Road pavement resurfacing projects
• Amendment to allow sanitary sewer tap fees to be collected via real estate taxes
• Advertising for bids for the 2024 Pavement Marking Program
• Update on 2023 services provided by Community Resource Services
• Ordinance regarding editing and inclusion of ordinances in codified codes

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

The Avon City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt two ordinances and one resolution. Ordinance 21-24 awards a bid for the Long Road pavement resurfacing project, and Ordinance 22-24 awards a bid for the Schwartz Road pavement resurfacing project. Resolution R-14-24 authorizes advertising for bids for the 2024 pavement marking program.

• Ordinance 21-24: Award bid for Long Road pavement resurfacing
• Ordinance 22-24: Award bid for Schwartz Road pavement resurfacing
• Resolution R-14-24: Advertise for bids for 2024 pavement marking program

Tree Commission

The Avon Tree Commission will consider approving January meeting minutes, discuss creating a Tree Commission banner, and plan for a Girl Scout troop to attend the March meeting. Members will also receive updates on the Tree Ring display project and a Lorain County Public Health grant application.

• Discussion of a Tree Commission banner
• Girl Scout troop attendance at the March 13 meeting
• Update on the Tree Ring display project
• Update on the Lorain County Public Health grant application
• Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and certify results for the Fire Assistant Chief promotion test. The body will also consider a request to waive a specific rule to allow the Police Department to hire two applicants from the lateral list.

• Certification of Fire Assistant Chief Promotion Test results
• Request to waive Rule VII, Section 5 for Police Department lateral hiring of 2 applicants
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold public hearings and a regular meeting to vote on several zoning changes, including rezoning 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road to add a general industrial overlay, and rezoning a 0.023-acre parcel on Detroit Road from business to residential. Council will also consider special use permits for a new Avon High School driveway, an outdoor recreation facility on Chester Road, and a McDonald's with a drive-thru on Nagel Road, plus contracts for right-of-way acquisition and a fire training facility design.

• Rezoning 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road from C-4/O-2 to C-4/O-2/M-1 (adding general industrial overlay)
• Rezoning 0.023 acres on Detroit Road from C-2 to R-1 single-family residential
• Special use permit for a McDonald's restaurant with drive-thru at 2295 Nagel Road
• Contract with O.R. Colan Associates for right-of-way acquisition for SR 254 & SR 83 intersection project
• Contract with C.R. Architecture & Design for fire training facility plans at 36185 Detroit Road

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review and possibly approve three variance requests. These include a sign height variance for a business, a side yard setback variance for a garage addition, and a height variance for a new home. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for 3 ft. sign height increase at 1813 Nagel Road (NAI Pleasant Valley)
• Variance for 5 ft. side yard setback reduction at 3453 Barrington Drive (Sommer)
• Variance for 1 ft. 10 in. height increase for new home at 2492 Center Road (Mulheren)
• Review and approval of January 3, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and special use permit requests. The agenda also includes reappropriations and an agreement for right-of-way acquisition services.

• Rezoning of 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road (Ordinance No. 4-24)
• Rezoning of 0.02300 acre portion of parcel 04-00-015-108-043 (Ordinance No. 5-24)
• Special use permit for a new driveway at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road (Ordinance No. 14-24)
• Special use permit for an outdoor recreation facility on Chester Road (Ordinance No. 15-24)
• Special use permit for a McDonald's restaurant at 2295 Nagel Road (Ordinance No. 16-24)

Committees of Council

The Avon Committees of Council are meeting to discuss a Fire Training Tower and receive an overview of the Fire Department. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, led by the Safety and Finance Committee chairs.

• Discussion of a Fire Training Tower
• Overview of the Fire Department

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review an application for the demolition of 37902 Chester Road. The application also requests to remove the property from the list of registered historic landmarks.

• Demolition application for 37902 Chester Road
• Request to remove 37902 Chester Road from the registered historic landmarks list

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a second reading and potentially vote on ordinances to increase water and sewer rates for 2024-2025, rezone 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road to add a general industrial overlay, and rezone a small parcel on Center Road to single-family residential. The council will also consider resolutions to renew agricultural district designations for two Center Road properties and authorize bids for multiple park mowing contracts.

• Ordinance 2-24: Increase water rates for 2024 and 2025
• Ordinance 3-24: Increase sanitary sewer rates for 2024 and 2025
• Ordinance 4-24: Rezone 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road from C-4/O-2 to C-4/O-2/M-1 (adds general industrial overlay)
• Ordinance 5-24: Rezone 0.023 acres on Center Road from C-2 to R-1 single-family residential
• Ordinance 11-24: Award bid for Miller Road water main improvement project with Avon Lake Regional Water

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to elect a 2024 Chair and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will certify updated labor and clerical eligibility lists and remove names from police entry and lateral lists. There will also be a progress update regarding the Fire Assistant Chief promotion test.

• Election of 2024 Commission Chair
• Certification of Updated Labor & Clerical Eligibility Lists
• Removal of names from Police Entry & Lateral Eligibility Lists
• Update on Fire Assistant Chief Promotion Test Progress

Planning Commission

The Avon Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several special use permits, a rezoning, and multiple development plans. Items include a proposed rezoning of 17.7 acres from R1 to C4 for a Drug Mart, special use permits for Avon High School, Jacobs Group, Providence Church, and McDonald's, and general development plans for various commercial and residential projects. The commission will also vote on minor modifications and final development plans.

• Rezoning of 17.7 acres on Nagel Road from R1 to C4 for Isomer Group (Drug Mart) to be placed on November ballot
• Special use permit for Avon High School driveway addition at 37545 Detroit Road
• Special use permit for Jacobs Group outdoor recreation/entertainment and seating on Chester Road
• Special use permit for Providence Church parking lot expansion and emergency exit at 35295 Detroit
• Special use permit for McDonald's drive-thru on Nagel Road

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council work session includes second readings for ordinances to increase water and sanitary sewer rates. The agenda also covers several zoning changes, speed limit adjustments on State Route 254, and various park mowing contracts.

• Ordinance 2-24: Proposed increase for water service rates for 2024 and 2025
• Ordinance 3-24: Proposed increase for sanitary sewer rates for 2024 and 2025
• Ordinance 4-24: Rezoning 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road to include General Industrial Overlay
• Ordinances 8-24, 9-24, and 10-24: Proposed speed limit changes on State Route 2/Detroit Road
• Resolutions R-7-24 through R-12-24: Advertising for various Avon Parks mowing contracts

Tree Commission

This is an organizational meeting of the Avon Tree Commission. The main business is electing a Chairman and a Chairman Pro Tem for the commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, member comments, and audience comments.

• Appointment of a Chairman for the Tree Commission
• Appointment of a Chairman Pro Tem for the Tree Commission
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting

Landmark Preservation Commission

The commission will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a submission to the city newsletter and landmark nominations.

• Appointment of a Chair
• Appointment of a Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of a submission to the City Newsletter
• Landmarks nominations and letters of recognition

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including water and sewer rate increases for 2024-2025, a special use permit for a Caribou Coffee drive-thru, a temporary extension of the hotel moratorium, and rezoning requests. The council will also consider resolutions to advertise for road resurfacing bids and approve an agricultural district renewal.

• Public hearing on Resolution R-1-24: agricultural district renewal for 4676 Center Road (Kildeer Lane Properties)
• Ordinance 1-24: Special use permit for Caribou Coffee, 778 sq ft restaurant with drive-thru at 35091 Chester Road
• Ordinance 2-24: Water rate increase for 2024-2025
• Ordinance 3-24: Sanitary sewer rate increase for 2024-2025
• Ordinance 6-24: Extend temporary moratorium on hotels/motels

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will consider two variance requests at its January 3, 2024 meeting. One request seeks a 3-foot height variance for a multi-tenant monument sign at 1813 Nagel Road, and the other seeks a 5-foot side yard setback variance for a garage addition at 3453 Barrington Drive. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its December 6, 2023 meeting.

• Variance: 3 ft. height increase for monument sign at 1813 Nagel Road (NAI Pleasant Valley), from 10 ft. allowed to 13 ft. proposed
• Variance: 5 ft. side yard setback reduction for garage addition at 3453 Barrington Drive, from 12 ft. required to 7 ft. proposed
• Review and approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Work Sessions

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding water, sewer, and aquatic center rates for 2024. The session also includes discussions on land rezoning, a hotel development moratorium, and road resurfacing bids.

• Special use permit for Caribou Coffee at 35091 Chester Road
• Water service rate increases for 2024 & 2025
• Sanitary sewer rate increases for 2024 and 2025
• Rezoning of 16.93 acres at 34925 Chester Road
• Rezoning of 0.02300 acre portion of parcel 04-00-015-108-043

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

This is the annual organizational meeting of Avon City Council. The council will elect a Council President and Council President Pro Tem, and will consider mayoral reappointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Civil Service Commission, and Landmarks Preservation Commission. Committee chairs and council representatives to boards and commissions will also be selected.

• Election of Council President from at-large members per Charter Article IV, Section 3(a)
• Mayoral reappointment of Bill Fitch to Planning Commission for six-year term through 2029
• Mayoral reappointment of Bill Hricovec to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals for five-year term through 2028
• Mayoral appointment of Theresa Szippl to Landmarks Preservation Commission as French Creek Foundation representative for four-year term through 2027
• Selection of committee chairs and council representatives to boards and commissions for 2024-2025