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Avon public meetings in 2025

92 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will recommend extending the temporary moratorium on boarding houses.

The Avon Planning Commission will consider several public hearing items, including preliminary plats for new residential subdivisions on Mills Road‑Nagel Road and Detroit Road. It will also review a special use permit request for signage at the new City Hall at 36600 Detroit Road. The commission will recommend to City Council an extension of Ordinance 55-25, which temporarily bans new extended‑stay or boarding house projects. Additionally, two amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code will be recommended, one affecting dwelling regulations and illumination standards, and another allowing animal boarding facilities in the M‑1 industrial district.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved three lot splits for the Preserve at Riegelsberger Subdivision

The commission deleted the Grande Esplanade item from the agenda and approved the amended minutes from the November 19 meeting. It then unanimously approved three separate lot‑split requests that will create parcels to be incorporated into the Preserve at Riegelsberger Subdivision.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Avon City Council work session concluded without any adopted actions

The council recognized outgoing CRS Executive Director Pam Ohradzansky and presented a proclamation. Several ordinances—including the 2026 budget, a rezoning, supplemental appropriations, and moratorium proposals—were discussed and scheduled for readings or public hearings at the upcoming regular meeting. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during this work session.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Council to adopt FY 2026 budget appropriation and several zoning and service ordinances

The Avon City Council will vote on a permanent appropriation ordinance for the city’s operating budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. It will also consider a rezoning of a 5.09‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of Nagel and Chester, extend a moratorium on car‑wash and self‑storage permits, place a temporary moratorium on new development in the R‑3 multi‑family district, and approve an addendum to the waste‑service agreement with Browning‑Ferris Industries (Republic Services). All items are presented as motions to adopt or to suspend rules for immediate action.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the FY 2026 operating budget appropriation

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 106-25, establishing the permanent operating‑budget appropriation for the fiscal year ending Dec 31 2026. It also passed several related measures: Ordinance 118-25 amending prior appropriations, Ordinance 119-25 extending the moratorium on car‑wash and self‑storage permits, Ordinance 120-25 imposing a one‑year moratorium on new R‑3 multifamily development, Ordinance 121-25 consenting to an ODOT bridge‑deck sealing project on I‑90, and Ordinance 122-25 authorizing an addendum for additional trash‑cart services through 2030. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Committees of Council

Council committee to discuss limiting Type V Construction

The committee will discuss the use of Type V Construction, specifically regarding fire hazard concerns. The body intends to review limiting its use and instituting a higher standard.

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✓ Decided: Legal Committee discussed fire‑safety and Type V construction, no actions taken

The Legal Committee met on Dec. 15, 2025 to review the prevalence of Type V (wood‑frame) construction in Avon and consider safety‑enhancing options. Members heard presentations on fire‑code updates, zoning overlays, and legal precedents from other Ohio cities. While several strategies were proposed, the committee did not adopt, deny, or table any formal measure.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to consider abolishing police eligibility list

The Avon Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss an amendment to Rule IV, Section 1B. The body will also consider whether to abolish the Police Entrance Eligibility List certified on August 19, 2024.

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✓ Decided: No decisions recorded at Avon Civil Service Commission meeting

The meeting agenda listed items to amend Rule VI Section 1B and to consider abolishing the police entrance eligibility list, but no vote outcomes were recorded. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

Commission will consider new landmark nominations.

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its November 12 meeting. It will then review nominations for new historic landmarks and consider letters of recognition for existing landmarks. The commission will also discuss items related to Avon Center Cemetery, including a Wreaths Across America participation and the Ohio Historical Markers program, before hearing member reports and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved November 12 meeting minutes

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑for‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the December 10 meeting, also by a unanimous 3‑for‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Tree Commission

Tree Commission to receive updates on Traxler Arboretum and Avon High School tree campus

The Avon Tree Commission meeting on December 10, 2025 will receive an update on the Traxler Arboretum from Mr. Varga and an update on Avon High School’s designation as a Tree Campus from Mr. Smith and Ms. Pajak. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and a reports and comments segment from commission members. No other actions or decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes of Nov 12 meeting unanimously

The Avon Tree Commission approved the minutes of its regular meeting held on November 12, 2025. The motion to dispense with reading the minutes and approve them was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Wetzig, and passed with a vote of 7‑0. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed as updates and proposals.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Council to adopt Ordinance creating the Riegelsberger Incentive District

The Avon City Council will consider several ordinances and a resolution at its regular meeting on Dec 8, 2025. Items include adopting Ordinance 101-25 to establish the Riegelsberger Incentive District and related service‑payment tax, adopting Ordinance 106-25 for the 2026 operating budget, and other permits and development projects. The council will also vote on a resolution to move the Dec 22 regular meeting to Dec 15, 2025.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts Ordinance 101-25 creating Riegelsberger Incentive District

The council adopted Ordinance 101-25 establishing the Riegelsberger Incentive District with a 6‑for‑1 vote. It also approved several other ordinances, including a special‑use amendment for Lakeshore Burger at 1439 Center Road, a hotel permit for a 119‑room hotel at 33040 Just Imagine Drive, and authorizations for infrastructure projects and a city engineer contract, each passing unanimously.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board to vote on multiple property variances, including setback reductions

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will consider several variance requests for private properties. Items include a driveway within a drainage easement, a shed and a fence placed in easements, and multiple setbacks and driveway extensions at a residence on McIntosh Place. The board will also dispense with reading the November 5 minutes and approve the amended agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved multiple easement and setback variances

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved a series of variance requests, including a driveway pad within a drainage easement, a shed in a drainage and utility easement, and a fence in a ditch‑cleaning easement. It also granted rear‑yard, driveway‑extension, and concrete variances for a property on 39187 McIntosh Place, and a side‑yard setback variance for 32350 Detroit Road. All motions passed with an "AYES" vote from every member.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Avon Civil Service Commission to certify police eligibility list

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025, meeting and certify the Police Entrance Eligibility List. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an amendment to Rule IV, Section 1B.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies police eligibility list and schedules special meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It certified the police entrance eligibility list, which includes 51 eligible candidates. A special meeting was set for December 11, 2025 to vote on an amendment to Rule IV, Section 1B about promotional exam notice periods. No other actions were taken.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

Avon City Council discusses 2026 operating budget and new hotel construction

City Council is reviewing the operating budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The session includes discussions on several land-use permits, rezoning requests, and public infrastructure agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council work session took no formal actions

The December 1 work session scheduled future readings for several ordinances, including the Riegelsberger Incentive District and the 2026 operating budget. Council members discussed planning referrals for a restaurant expansion, a new hotel, and a rezoning request, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The session also reviewed a road resurfacing project and a contract renewal, but deferred decisions to later meetings.

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Sat Nov 29, 2025

Committees of Council

Council will discuss the 2026 budget

The Avon City Council will hold a discussion on the proposed 2026 municipal budget. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. No specific budget items, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee reviewed 2026 budget but made no formal decisions

Finance Director Steve Presley presented the 2026 budget, noting consistent operating costs, proposed personnel additions in the Law and Police departments, and a 0.2% safety forces income tax projected to generate $2.38 million in its first year. He also outlined revenue sources, expense priorities such as concrete removal and $15 million in capital projects, and reported that health insurance costs will remain unchanged for 2026. Discussions included potential future pension contribution increases, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council to consider 2026 operating budget and waste collection contract

City Council will discuss the 2026 operating budget and compensation for administrative and legislative positions. The body is also considering a waste collection agreement and a bridge replacement grant.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts waste‑collection contract, bridge grant, and compensation ordinances

The council adopted Ordinance No. 109-25 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Republic Services to collect solid waste, recyclables, yard waste and bulk material for residents from 2026 through 2030. It also adopted Ordinances No. 107-25 and 108-25 establishing compensation for full‑ and part‑time administrative and legislative positions not covered by collective bargaining agreements. The council approved Resolution No. R-24-25 to accept an Ohio Department of Transportation bridge‑grant for replacing the Nagel Road bridge over Schwartz Creek. Mayor Jensen appointed Collin O'Donnell as a non‑voting student member of the Avon Tree Commission, and the doggy‑daycare matter was referred to the Planning Commission.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider permit for Hampton Inn hotel at Just Imagine Drive.

The Avon Planning Commission will review multiple development proposals at its November 19 meeting. Items include special use permit amendments, rezoning requests, and preliminary plat approvals for residential and commercial projects. The commission will vote on each proposal and record any motions to approve or suspend rules.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved multiple development projects, including a lot split for R7 Motors

The Avon Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a sanitary sewer installation on Glendenning Street, approve Culver’s minor modification and amendment to its special use permit, and approve a lot split and dedication plat for R7 Motors pending final engineering and legal approval. It also added the Grande Esplanade subdivision to the agenda as an informal presentation and approved the Hampton Inn hotel general development plan contingent on lot consolidation. The October 15, 2025 minutes were approved 4‑yes, 1‑abstain.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council work session to consider incentive district and multiple ordinances

The Avon City Council work session will discuss updates from the Neighborhood Alliance, consider several ordinances including the creation of the Riegelsberger Incentive District, budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026, compensation for city and legislative staff, and a memorandum with Republic Services for waste collection. The council will also consider a resolution to accept a state grant for replacing the Nagel Road bridge and to advertise bids for the French Creek Greenway Phase I project. All items are scheduled for further readings at the regular meeting on November 24, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council work session provided updates, no actions approved

The council heard a presentation from the Neighborhood Alliance on shelter and homelessness services. Several ordinances—including the Riegelsberger Incentive District, the FY 2026 operating budget, and compensation adjustments for city staff—were scheduled for future readings. The council also discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services for waste collection, but no votes or approvals were recorded during this session.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Committees of Council

Council will discuss a code amendment to permit doggy daycare on small M-1 parcels.

The Avon City Council will consider a potential amendment to the municipal code. The amendment would allow doggy daycare facilities on parcels under five acres located in the M-1 (light industrial) zoning district. The discussion is being led by Economic Development Committee Chair Michelle Patton. No other agenda items are listed.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

Commission will consider new landmark nominations and recognitions

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, a recognition of veterans’ service, consideration of landmark nominations and letters of recognition, and a discussion of the Avon Center Cemetery wreath program. No other decisions are listed. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Commission set Dec 13 wreath placement at 10 a.m. for Avon Center Cemetery

The commission approved the October 8 minutes (4‑0) and confirmed receipt of 33 wreaths from Wreaths Across America. It decided to place the wreaths at 10:00 a.m. on Dec 13, flag veterans' graves with orange flags, and invite Avon VFW Post 7035 to participate. The scheduled cemetery cleaning was cancelled due to weather and will be rescheduled.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Tree Commission

Tree Commission will recommend a student member for appointment

The Avon Tree Commission will interview student applicants and consider appointing a new student member. The commission will discuss the Traxler Arboretum and a 2026 Tree Commission newsletter. An executive session will be held to discuss the appointment of a public employee. The meeting will conclude with a recommendation to Mayor Jensen for the student member appointment.

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✓ Decided: Tree Commission approves prior meeting minutes with 5‑0 vote

The Avon Tree Commission approved the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. The motion to dispense with reading the minutes and adopt them was made by Matt Smith, seconded by Liesa Wetzig, and passed with five votes in favor, zero against, and two abstentions. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council to consider rezoning and new incentive district

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a parcel on Chester to a general business district. The body is also considering the establishment of the Riegelsberger Incentive District and a revised city overview plan.

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✓ Decided: Council rezoned a 0.61‑acre parcel to C‑4 business district

The Avon City Council adopted Ordinance No. 86‑25, changing a 0.6100‑acre parcel on Chester from R‑3 multi‑family residential to C‑4 general business district. It also approved a revised overview plan, a dedication of land for a right‑of‑way at 3650 Williams Court, an amendment to the appropriations ordinance, a special use permit for a restaurant addition, and a revocable use permit for city right‑of‑way, each by a 7‑to‑0 vote.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board to consider variances for Emerald Event Center hotel addition and height increase

The Board will vote on several variance requests, including a fence in a drainage easement, a larger garage, a rear deck setback, a driveway easement, and expanded signage. It will also consider multiple variances for the Emerald Event Center/Hampton Inn project, covering parking spaces, landscaping reduction, and building height. Each item is presented with a motion to approve.

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✓ Decided: Board denies 5-foot side-yard setback variance after split vote

The board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a fence variance within a drainage easement and a 284‑sq ft garage variance, both unanimously. A 5‑foot side‑yard setback variance was denied by a 3‑2 vote. The driveway easement variance was tabled for the December 3, 2025 meeting.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council to hold public hearing on establishing the Riegelsberger TIF district

The council will hold a public hearing on establishing the Riegelsberger Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and related service payments. It will also consider rezoning a 0.61‑acre parcel on Chester (west of State Route 83) from multi‑family to general business, adopt a revised city overview plan, and approve several permits and contracts, including a special‑use permit for a restaurant addition at 37500 Colorado Avenue and a drainage easement agreement for the French Creek Greenway Phase 1. Additional items include acceptance of land dedication for a right‑of‑way on Williams Court, an extension of Avon Commerce Parkway, and a legal services contract for water‑contamination claims.

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✓ Decided: Council scheduled future readings, discussed land dedication and $1.05M budget supplement

The council held a public hearing on the Riegelsberger TIF district with no comments. It scheduled the third readings of Ordinances 86-25 (rezoning) and 88-25 (overview plan) and the first reading of Ordinance 101-25 for the next regular meeting. The council discussed and accepted the dedication of a right‑of‑way on Williams Court and reviewed supplemental appropriations totaling $1,053,190. It also considered a special use permit for Westside Pancake House, a revocable use permit, and other infrastructure items, but no votes were recorded.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Avon Civil Service Commission to meet November 3

The meeting agenda is limited to the approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025, meeting. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approved October 6 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Bill Greaney, seconded by Alan Wojciechowski, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Committees of Council

Council to discuss limits and standards for Type V construction

The Avon Council Committee will discuss Type V construction, including proposals to limit its use, adopt higher standards, and address fire hazard concerns. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council to consider rezoning and stormwater management updates

The City Council will discuss several ordinances including zoning changes, stormwater and erosion controls, and a marketing contract. The body is also reviewing a revised city overview plan and a special use permit for a farm.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopted multiple emergency ordinances and approved a marketing contract

The Avon City Council adopted six emergency ordinances covering stormwater, erosion control, illicit discharge, a livestock farm special‑use permit, a marketing contract, and a developer‑agreement amendment, each passing 7‑0. A public hearing for the Riegelsberger Tax Increment Financing district was scheduled for Nov 3, and a rezoning hearing for a 0.61‑acre parcel was set for Nov 10.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

Council will consider rezoning a 0.61‑acre parcel on Chester to a C‑4 business district

The Avon City Council work session will hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 86-25 to rezone a 0.6100‑acre parcel on Chester, west of State Route 83, from R‑3 multi‑family residential to C‑4 general business. The council will also take a second reading of Ordinance No. 88-25 to adopt a revised city overview plan and consider several ordinance amendments related to stormwater, erosion, and illicit discharge controls. Additional items include a special‑use permit for a livestock farm at 3276 Nagel Road and authorizing a contract with Encompass Marketing as the city’s marketing and communications consultant. An executive session will be called to discuss the purchase or sale of property.

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✓ Decided: Council set second readings for rezoning, overview plan, and stormwater updates

The Avon City Council scheduled second readings for Ordinance 86-25 to rezone a 0.6100‑acre parcel on Chester, Ordinance 88-25 to adopt a revised city overview plan, and the stormwater‑related Ordinances 93-25, 94-25, and 95-25. The council also approved a special‑use permit for Ruth A. Keller’s livestock farm at 3276 Nagel Road and discussed renewing the marketing contract with Encompass Marketing for three years. An additional agenda item (Ordinance 98-25) was added to amend the developer’s agreement for the Villas at Chester Commons.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Committees of Council

Avon Service Committee to discuss greenway trail and sidewalk programs

The Service Committee is meeting to discuss the French Creek Greenway Trail. The body will also review the 2026 Sidewalk Program and progress on sidewalk projects from previous years.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made at the Service Committee meeting

The committee discussed the French Creek Greenway Trail, including its design, funding sources, easement acquisition, maintenance responsibilities, and potential collaboration with Lorain County Metroparks. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission refers stormwater management updates to City Council

The Avon Planning Commission is holding public hearings on several special use permits, including a 360‑sq‑ft outdoor seating area for Westside Pancake Company at 37500 Colorado Avenue. It is also recommending that City Council approve updates to the city's Stormwater Management Requirements under Chapters 1050, 1052 and 1053. Additionally, the commission is seeking council approval to amend the Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 1280.05(ll)) concerning animal‑related uses in nonresidential districts. A number of development plans and land‑use requests are also slated for approval.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved new Mercedes‑Benz and Porsche dealership

The commission gave a positive recommendation to City Council for a special‑use livestock permit for the Marvin family. It approved the General Development Plan for R7 Motors' Mercedes‑Benz and Porsche dealership at Chester Road and Jaycox Road. It also approved a one‑year extension of the General Development Plan for the Avon MOB Self Storage project and a General Development Plan for a 6,500‑sq‑ft expansion of the Emerald Event Center. All votes were unanimous “AYES” votes.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council to consider zoning changes for hotels and a land rezoning on Chester

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading on zoning code amendments regarding hotels and motels. The body is also considering a rezoning of a 0.61-acre parcel on Chester and several other ordinances including a cybersecurity program and a revised city overview plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted Ordinance 75-25 amending zoning code for hotels/motels

The council adopted Ordinance 75-25, amending the planning and zoning code for hotels and motels, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved seven additional ordinances covering a golf‑cart storage building, a revised overview plan, appropriations, park designation, a cybersecurity program, and special‑assessment changes, each passing unanimously. Earlier items included approval of prior meeting minutes and a community service award presentation.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission to meet October 8

The commission will meet to review landmark nominations and letters of recognition. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Wreaths Across America at the Avon Center Cemetery.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved September meeting minutes

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No landmark nominations or letters of recognition were received for October. The commission noted that the Wreaths Across America event will proceed at Avon Center Cemetery. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Tree Commission

Avon Tree Commission to review Arbor Day event and city designations

The Tree Commission will review the October 4, 2025, Arbor Day event. Members will also discuss applications for the Tree City USA designation and Arbor Day Foundation growth awards.

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✓ Decided: Student application deadline extended to Nov 1, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to extend the open student‑position application deadline to November 1, 2025 passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

Council considers rezoning 0.61‑acre parcel on Chester to C‑4 business district

The Avon City Council work session will discuss a code change request for a dog daycare/boarding facility in an M‑1 district, and several ordinances covering zoning, special‑use permits, the city overview plan, park naming, and a cybersecurity program. A key item is Ordinance No. 86‑25, which would rezone a 0.6100‑acre parcel on Chester, west of State Route 83, from R‑3 multi‑family residential to C‑4 general business. The council will also consider budget‑related resolutions and an executive session on possible property transactions.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved budget resolution removing three police and fire levies for 2026

The council adopted Resolution R-22-25, accepting the amounts and rates set by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies. It removed the three operating levies for police and fire for 2026, showing zero collection and zero millage. Other items were informational or scheduled for future readings, with no votes taken at this work session.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to certify eligibility lists and review police exam

The Avon Civil Service Commission will meet to certify updated eligibility lists for clerical, labor, and lateral police positions. The commission will also consider the approval of a Police Officer Entrance Exam.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approves police officer entrance exam and updates eligibility lists

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting (3‑0). It certified updated clerical, laborer, and police lateral eligibility lists, and approved the removal of two names from the police dispatcher entry list (each 3‑0). The commission also approved conducting a new police officer entrance exam through the National Testing Network (3‑0).

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Council will consider Ordinance No. 85-25 to amend appropriations ordinance

The Avon City Council special meeting will consider Ordinance No. 85‑25, which proposes to amend and supplement Appropriations Ordinance No. 109‑24. Council members will vote on the ordinance after a motion to suspend the rules. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 85‑25 to amend appropriations, 6‑0 vote

The council suspended its rules to consider Ordinance No. 85‑25. The ordinance, which amends and supplements Appropriations Ordinance No. 109‑24 and declares an emergency, was adopted with a 6‑0 vote. The special meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board to approve multiple variances for accessory structures, pools, and setbacks

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will consider and vote on a series of variance requests. Items include setbacks for carports, driveways, accessory buildings, pools, a house addition, parking lot improvements, and signage. Each request seeks a reduction from the code‑required setback or area limits. All motions are listed as “Motion to approve.”

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple side‑yard setback variances, denied Buchanan carport request

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved several side‑yard setback variances, including a 2‑ft setback for Deehring, a 20‑ft setback for Oster, a 5‑ft pool setback for Laser, and fences within drainage easements for Laser and Elwell. It denied Ronald Buchanan's requests for a 2‑ft side‑yard setback and a 723 sq ft carport variance. All approvals were passed by unanimous or majority votes, while the Buchanan denials were unanimous against.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Council to adopt ordinance creating Nagel Villas Incentive District

At the September 22, 2025 regular meeting, Avon City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes adopting Ordinance 67-25 to establish the Nagel Villas Incentive District and related service‑payment provisions. Additional items are a zoning code amendment for hotels/motels, a lease with Buckeye Baseball, a contract for playground equipment, and state‑funding applications for a roundabout and Mills Road resurfacing.

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✓ Decided: City adopts Nagel Villas Incentive District ordinance

The Avon City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 67‑25, creating the Nagel Villas Incentive District and establishing related service‑payment provisions. The council also passed Ordinance No. 75‑25 to amend zoning code sections for hotels and motels, with a public hearing scheduled for October 14. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a lease amendment with Buckeye Baseball (Ordinance 81‑25), a playground equipment contract (Ordinance 84‑25), and three resolutions for state funding applications and a SUDEP awareness initiative.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews new automotive dealership plan and multiple land-use permits

The Avon Planning Commission will vote on several land-use requests, including a special use permit for livestock at 3276 Nagel Road, a lot split and flag‑lot special use permit on Detroit Road, and an amended special use permit for an 8,400 sq ft golf cart storage building at 4400 Nagel Road. The commission will also consider rezoning a parcel on Chester Road from R‑3 to C‑4 and will hear the first presentation of a General Development Plan for a new Mercedes Benz and Porsche dealership at the southwest corner of Chester Road and Jaycox Road. Finally, they will recommend City Council approve updates to the city’s Overview Map.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission heard public comments on a goat special‑use permit

The Avon Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to issue a Special Use Permit for housing two Nigerian dwarf goats at 3276 Nagel Road. Several neighbors opposed the permit, citing noise, setback distances, and prior code violations. The applicants explained they were unaware of the permit requirement. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

City Council reads third time Ordinance 67-25 creating Nagel Villas Incentive District

The Avon City Council work session will conduct the third reading of Ordinance No. 67‑25, which establishes the Nagel Villas Incentive District and creates a municipal public improvement tax increment fund. The council will also consider a second reading of Ordinance No. 75‑25 to amend the planning and zoning code for hotels and motels, and several mayor‑authorizing ordinances covering a lease with Buckeye Baseball, real‑estate purchases, and playground equipment. Two resolutions will be discussed to submit Ohio Public Works Commission state‑issue‑one funding applications for a State Route 83 roundabout and the Mills Road resurfacing project. A presentation on the Grande Esplanade Subdivision will also be heard.

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✓ Decided: Council work session held; no formal actions were approved or denied

The Avon City Council work session on September 15, 2025 discussed several ordinances and resolutions, but no votes or final approvals were recorded. Items such as Ordinance 67-25, Ordinance 75-25, and Ordinance 84-25 were scheduled for future readings, public hearings, or special meetings. Two grant funding applications for the State Route 83 roundabout and the Mills Road resurfacing project were presented, with decisions to be made after the application process. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

Avon City Council to vote on two real estate purchases

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances authorizing the Mayor to purchase real property. Both items involve the acquisition of land for city use.

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✓ Decided: Council approved two ordinances authorizing mayor to purchase city property

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 82-25, allowing the mayor to purchase 0.3121 acres near 37711 Detroit Road for a public right‑of‑way. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 83-25, permitting the mayor to purchase the parcel behind 39651 Colorado Avenue. Both ordinances were approved after suspending the rules, and the meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

Commission reviews landmark nominations and cemetery historic marker request

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its August 13 meeting, consider new landmark nominations, and discuss letters of recognition. Members will also review an Ohio Historical Marker application for the Avon Center Cemetery and a Wreaths Across America activity. The meeting concludes with any additional reports and comments before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved August minutes and issued recognition letters for two Stoney Ridge Road properties

The commission approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting by a 4‑for‑0 vote. No landmark nominations were received for September. Members presented and signed a letter of recognition for the properties at 2536 and 2540 Stoney Ridge Road. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑for‑0 vote.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Tree Commission

Tree Commission discusses Arbor Day event and Traxler Arboretum plans

The Avon Tree Commission will approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2025 Arbor Day event scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025. The commission will also review proposed drawings for the Traxler Arboretum.

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✓ Decided: Commission confirmed giveaway of 30 trees to families

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. It confirmed plans to give away 30 trees to families and to relocate the petting zoo next to the playground. Additional logistics for the Arbor Day event were arranged, including yard signs, trash and recycling receptacles, and a meeting to finalize table placement.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approved August meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No action items were approved. The board discussed upcoming personnel changes but made no decisions on them. The next meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the Nagel Farms Incentive District ordinance

The Avon City Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 64‑25, creating the Nagel Farms Incentive District. The council also approved Ordinance No. 76‑25 to amend the 2024 appropriations ordinance and authorized the mayor to accept a state grant for the French Creek Sports Complex (Ordinance No. 77‑25). A public hearing was set for October 14, 2025 on Ordinance No. 75‑25 to amend hotel/motel zoning, and the minutes from recent meetings were approved unanimously.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approves three easement variances, denies one, tables another

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It approved three variance requests: a 20‑foot fence within a drainage easement for the Calcada property, a 5‑foot concrete encroachment for the Zeh side‑load garage, and a 5.5‑foot fence setback for the Kutsko pool. The board denied the Rafferty pool setback variance. It tabled the Buchanan carport variance to the October meeting.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Council scheduled future readings and hearings; no decisions made

The Avon City Council work session was used to announce upcoming readings of Ordinance 64-25, 67-25, and 75-25 on September 8, 2025, and a public hearing for Ordinance 75-25 on October 14, 2025. Information was provided on the new City Hall relocation costs and a grant award for the French Creek Greenway project, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission held public hearings; no approvals recorded

The August 20, 2025 meeting featured public hearings on two residential subdivision preliminary plats: a 41‑lot development on Detroit Road by Swipe USA LLC and a 12‑lot Grace Estates project by Triban Investment. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision was documented for either proposal.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved July meeting minutes

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes of the July 9, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No landmark nominations were received for August. The commission was informed that the mayor does not support adding plant material to the cemetery planter at this time. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Tree Commission

Avon Tree Commission to discuss shade tree plan and Arbor Day event

The Tree Commission will discuss the 2025 Arbor Day event scheduled for October 4, 2025. Members may vote to recommend a shade tree plan to City Council. The commission will also receive an update on the Traxler Arboretum Advisory.

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✓ Decided: Tree Commission approved minutes and set plans for Oct. 4 Arbor Day event

The commission approved the July 9 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It assigned members to lead and staff the upcoming Arbor Day celebration on October 4, including the opening ceremony, welcome table, tattoo decals, yard signs, scavenger hunt, and bike‑repair stand location. The flyer was revised to replace “airbrush” with decals, and a raffle schedule was set. A shade‑tree plan identifying 38 new trees for city parks was presented for future consideration.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 65-25 authorizing Chester Road improvements

The council amended Ordinance No. 65-25 to correct a typo, suspended the rules to consider it, and then adopted the ordinance authorizing a developer agreement for public improvements at the Villas at Chester Commons. All three motions passed unanimously (7‑0). The council also approved the minutes of the July 7 work session and the July 14 regular meeting.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple variances for fences, garage and subdivision

The Board approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It granted fence variances within drainage easements for the Murphys at 3395 Vineyard Park and for Vossler/Malec at 32345 Marie Park. It also approved a garage variance for Michael Madan at 37681 Lake Drive and a lot‑depth variance for the Grace Estates subdivision at 34901 Detroit Road. All motions passed unanimously.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Avon City Council work session concluded without any formal decisions

Council members discussed the proposed location for a second fire station and heard Chief Swope’s presentation. A public hearing on the Nagel Villas tax increment financing was held with no public comments. The council scheduled second readings of Ordinance 64-25 (Nagel Farms Incentive District) and Ordinance 65-25 (Chester Road developer agreement) for the regular meeting on August 11, 2025. No votes or approvals were recorded during this work session.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Avon Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting. The motion to approve passed unanimously, 3‑0. No other actions were taken. The next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved K1 Speed special use permit

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting. It then approved minor exterior modifications and a special‑use permit for K1 Speed’s indoor electric go‑cart center at 1500 Nagel Road, each by unanimous vote after suspending the rules. No other applications received a final decision.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approved updated eligibility lists and removed two entrance candidates

The commission approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It certified the updated clerical, laborer, and police lateral eligibility lists. It also removed one name each from the Police Entrance and Firefighter Entrance eligibility lists. All motions passed unanimously.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts six ordinances, including sewer plan changes

The Avon City Council adopted Ordinance 49-25 to modify the sanitary sewer master plan and adopted five additional ordinances covering a medical services agreement, appropriations amendments, and special‑use permits for flag lots and public improvements. All six ordinances passed with a 7‑0 vote. The council also announced a public hearing for the Nagel Villas Tax Increment Financing district on August 4, 2025.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Landmark designation approved for Dairy Treat at 37175 Colorado Ave

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its June 11 meeting. It then voted unanimously to designate the Dairy Treat at 37175 Colorado Avenue as a historic landmark. The commission adjourned the meeting.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Commission added agenda item to discuss a second student member

The Tree Commission voted 5‑0 to amend the agenda and add item #6A to discuss adding a second student member. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Avon City Council work session held with no formal decisions adopted

The council toured a new fire training tower and held a public hearing on a proposed tax increment financing for the Nagel Farms Incentive District, which received no comments. Several ordinances were scheduled for future readings or public hearings on July 14, 2025. No votes or approvals were recorded during this work session.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves accessory structure, fence, and parking variances

The Board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved a 1,250 sq ft accessory‑structure variance for Thomas Stevenson at 36795 Chester Road. A fence variance allowing placement within 12 ft of a stormwater easement was approved for Edward Stephens and Shannan DeTullio at 3425 Williams Court. Finally, a 25‑parking‑space variance was approved for the proposed indoor entertainment facility at 1500 Nagel Road. All motions passed with all AYES votes.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council approved purchase of 36600 Detroit Road for new City Hall

The council amended and adopted Ordinance 45-25, authorizing the mayor to purchase the property at 36600 Detroit Road to become the new City Hall. It also adopted ordinances for an insurance contract with Oswald Companies, a temporary moratorium on hotel development, a one‑year moratorium on assisted‑living permits, an amendment to the Tree Commission membership rules, and a real‑estate donation agreement with the park district. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission held public hearings on several development proposals

The Avon Planning Commission opened and closed public hearings for multiple special‑use permit requests and a preliminary plat submission. No votes or formal actions were recorded for any of the items. The meeting consisted solely of hearing comments from applicants and residents.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: City Council approves new insurance contract with Oswald Companies

The council decided to move forward with the insurance proposal from Oswald Companies, underwritten by Munich, to renew the city's general liability, property, umbrella, and cyber coverage. No other ordinances were voted on; the remaining items were scheduled for further readings or discussion at future meetings.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 3‑0 to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; nominations and applications were discussed but not decided. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Tree Commission recommends adding a second student member, vote passes 7‑0

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It passed a motion recommending that City Council add another student member to the Tree Commission, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council adopted FY 2026 tax budget and approved two special‑use permits

The council adopted Ordinance No. 50-25 establishing the tax budget for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026 with a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 47-25 granting Infinity Athletics a special‑use permit and Ordinance No. 48-25 granting Big Show (dba Nelly Belly) a special‑use permit, each by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approved fence variances for four properties and side‑yard setbacks

The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals unanimously approved fence variances for four homeowners, allowing fences within various utility easements. It also approved a 2‑ft side‑yard setback for a driveway extension and a 2‑ft side‑yard setback for a sidewalk, each passing with four AYES and one NAY. All approvals required a signed easement agreement to be recorded with the Lorain County Recorder’s Office.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Council work session held; no ordinances were approved or denied

The council conducted second readings of Ordinances 42-25 and 45-25 and scheduled further readings for several other ordinances. Updates were given on special‑use permit applications, the 2026 tax budget, and upcoming bond‑related notes, but no votes or final actions were recorded. The meeting also included reports on the Memorial Day parade and new city lighting.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission certifies police dispatcher list and approves May meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The commission also certified the police dispatcher eligibility list, passing the motion 3‑0. An update was given on the promotion of three new sergeants, who will be sworn in on June 9, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved $4.075M and $4.25M bond note issuances for city projects

The Avon City Council adopted Ordinance No. 42-25 to amend and supplement Appropriations Ordinance No. 109-24. It also adopted Ordinance No. 51-25 authorizing the issuance and sale of notes up to $4,075,000 to retire outstanding bond anticipation notes. Additionally, Ordinance No. 52-25 was adopted to authorize notes up to $4,250,000 for street and sidewalk improvements. All three ordinances passed with a 7‑for‑0 vote.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved bid for State Route 83 & 254 intersection improvement

The Avon City Council adopted Ordinance 43‑25, awarding the bid for the State Route 83 and State Route 254 intersection improvement project. It also adopted Ordinance 44‑25, awarding the bid for the Shakespeare Lane water main replacement, and adopted Ordinance 46‑25, extending the temporary moratorium on car‑wash and self‑storage facility permits. All three actions passed unanimously with a 7‑for, 0‑against vote.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission held hearings but recorded no decisions

The Avon Planning Commission heard public comments on three special‑use permit requests, an amendment to the General Development Plan for a 121‑unit project, and a sanitary‑sewer district modification. Commissioners discussed site‑specific issues such as sewer routing, sidewalks, traffic studies, storm‑water management, and tree‑canopy planting. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were documented in the minutes.

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Mon May 19, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Council work session held; no formal approvals or awards recorded

The council reviewed supplemental appropriations totaling $980,300 and discussed the details of two construction bids for the State Route 83/254 intersection and the Shakespeare Lane water main replacement. Mayor Jensen and staff presented a proposed purchase of the Avon Village School property, with the first reading scheduled for the next regular meeting. No votes, approvals, denials, or awards were recorded during this session.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved April 9 meeting minutes unanimously

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. The motion to dispense with reading the minutes and approve them as published passed with a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were decided; nominations and the cemetery marker application were discussed but not acted upon.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies police sergeant promotion eligibility list

The commission approved the minutes from the April 7 and April 15, 2025 meetings, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then certified the Police Sergeant Promotional Eligibility List, also by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved minutes of four prior meetings

The council approved the minutes of the Work Session (April 21), Finance Committee (April 28), Regular Meeting (April 28) and Special Meeting (May 5). Each motion passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the residential TIF discussion was deferred to a future meeting.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approved a 6‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for a new home

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved a 6‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for 36234 Ravinia Lane. The appeal for a fence variance at 2403 Quail Hollow was tabled unanimously. Finally, a 29.1 sq ft signage variance for Benchmark Avon LLC was approved unanimously. No vote was recorded for the Brew Naked LLC side‑yard setback request.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Tree Commission approved minutes and set plans for Tree City USA event

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Members assigned cake ordering to Ms. Wetzig and Ms. Berges, and raffle duties to Mr. Smith and Mr. Traxler. The commission confirmed attendance at the Tree City USA event on May 15 and scheduled a setup meeting for Wednesday, May 14 at Tom’s Country Place. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon May 5, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Council postponed all agenda items to a special meeting

The council did not vote on any ordinance or resolution during the May 5 work session. Each item – the PCG Medicaid contract, Nagel Farms improvements, a water‑system easement, and a front‑end loader lease – was scheduled for consideration at a special meeting immediately following this session. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded.

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Mon May 5, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council adopts ordinance for Medicaid payments and lease resolution

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 39-25, authorizing the mayor to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC to collect supplemental Medicaid payments for emergency medical services provided by the Avon Fire Department and declared an emergency. The council also unanimously adopted Resolution No. R-16-25, authorizing the finance director to enter a lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation and declared an emergency. All votes were 6‑for, 0‑against.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved six emergency ordinances, including a new land‑disturbance fee fund

The Avon City Council unanimously adopted five emergency ordinances covering right‑of‑way acquisition, a subdivision plat amendment, land‑disturbance permit fees, a land‑disturbance fee fund, and an appropriations amendment. The council also approved the minutes for the April 7 work session and the April 14 regular meeting without opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Committees of Council

✓ Decided: Finance Committee discussed income tax ballot issue, no action taken

The Finance Committee met on April 28, 2025 to hear Mayor Jensen and others explain a proposed income tax increase to fund police and fire departments and replace three property‑tax levies. The discussion covered how the tax would affect workers, retirees and residents working outside Avon. No vote or formal action on the ballot issue was recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Avon City Council work session made no formal decisions

The April 21, 2025 work session discussed several ordinances—including right‑of‑way acquisition, a subdivision lot merge, a pavement resurfacing change order, land‑disturbance fee legislation, a property purchase, and a streetlight funding amendment—but none were voted on or adopted. All items were deferred to future regular or special meetings for further reading or approval.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves three ordinances, including land purchase for new highway

At the special meeting on April 21, 2025, the Avon City Council adopted three ordinances, each passing with a 6‑0 vote. Ordinance 33‑25 approved a contract change for the Schwartz Road West pavement resurfacing project. Ordinance 36‑25 authorized the mayor to purchase 0.4875 acres at the southwest corner of Detroit Road and Jaycox Road for a public highway. Ordinance 37‑25 authorized a federal‑local agreement to construct a sidewalk on State Route 83.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a 0.4875‑acre right‑of‑way dedication on Jaycox Rd for future road work

The Planning Commission approved several lot consolidation and plat amendment items, all by unanimous vote. It adopted the amended preliminary plat and a positive recommendation for the final plat for Red Tail Subdivision No. 17. It also approved the consolidation of two parcels for Nakotai, LLC at 2725 Jaycox Road and a positive recommendation for a 0.4875‑acre right‑of‑way dedication at Jaycox and Detroit Roads.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission voted to abolish the police dispatcher eligibility list

The commission unanimously approved two motions. First, they voted 3-0 to abolish the police dispatcher eligibility list dated 11/6/2023. Second, they voted 3-0 to approve an updated clerical eligibility list for the police dispatcher entrance exam.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council - Regular and Special Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approves Dunkin' Donuts special use permit and rejects Nagel Road rezoning

The council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance 23‑25, granting BASP, LLC a special use permit for a Dunkin' Donuts drive‑thru at 1200 Center Road. It voted 0‑7 to reject Ordinance 18‑25, keeping 17.7 acres on the west side of Nagel Road in the R‑1 single‑family residential district. The council also approved the minutes of three prior meetings by unanimous vote.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Landmark Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission designates Tom’s Country Place as historic landmark

The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting (4‑0). It voted to designate Tom’s Country Place at 3442 Stoney Ridge Road as an Avon Historic Landmark (4‑0). The commission also approved submitting an Ohio Historical Marker application for the Avon Center Cemetery (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (4‑0).

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Tree Commission reschedules May meeting and approves multiple minutes

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the amended minutes from the December 16, 2024 special meeting, each with unanimous support. It also approved a motion to move the regular May meeting from May 14 to May 7, 2025. All votes were 6‑for, 0‑against.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council - Work Sessions

✓ Decided: Avon City Council work session recorded no formal approvals or votes

The April 7, 2025 work session was primarily informational, with updates on zoning, a special‑use permit, transportation funding, supplemental appropriations, and engineering contracts. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for any of the items discussed.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved updates to civil service eligibility lists

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It certified an updated clerical eligibility list (31 added, 5 removed) and an updated laborer eligibility list (2 added, 2 removed). The commission also voted to remove names from the police lateral eligibility list and to remove a name from the entry firefighter eligibility list, leaving 22 firefighter names still active.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approved a 7‑ft variance for a side‑load garage over a drainage easement

The Avon Board of Zoning & Building Appeals unanimously approved all variance requests presented, including accessory building, shed, fence, and setback variances. Each motion received an “AYES” vote from all members present. No objections were recorded.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Committees of Council

✓ Decided: Service Committee discussed 2025 sidewalk program and future studies

The committee reviewed recommendations for the 2025 sidewalk program, noting two sites to be included and postponing others pending timing and funding. Mayor Jensen confirmed the city will submit an Ohio Public Works Commission grant application in early September. Members agreed to study storm‑sewer costs for Stoney Ridge Road and to bring cost estimates to Council in a future work session.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approves Dunkin Donuts final development plan

The commission approved the February 19 meeting minutes (4 AYES). It then moved to suspend the rules, which passed unanimously. The commission approved the Final Development Plan for the Dunkin Donuts at 1200 Center Road, contingent on final engineering and legal approval (AYES all). It also approved a recommendation to City Council for a Special Use Permit for the drive‑thru, with no vote tally recorded.

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