Avon meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Avon boards set stage for rezoning, clinic expansion, and new grocery

Avon's city boards met over the past two weeks to review a slate of development proposals, but no final decisions were made. The most consequential item is a proposed rezoning of about 95 acres near Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road, which would go to a public hearing in September. Also on the table: a Cleveland Clinic expansion, a new Sprouts Farmers Market, and a 31-home subdivision.

City Council (Aug. 10)

Council took up several ordinances, all still pending. The largest is Ordinance 74-26, which would rezone 13 parcels (95.24 acres) between 33000-33501 Just Imagine Drive and 1443 Nagel Road from C-4/M-1 (general business/industrial overlay) to C-4 (general business). A public hearing is set for Sept. 14, 2026.

Council also considered:

• Ordinance 75-26: a cooperative agreement with North Ridgeville for asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary.
• Ordinance 78-26: amending a special use permit for Botson Properties to allow outdoor seating for Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road.
• Ordinance 79-26: amending a special use permit for University Hospitals to allow a 2,300 sq ft expansion at 2075 Healthway Drive.
• Ordinance 80-26: granting a special use permit to Isomer Group for an Achieve Credit Union drive-thru at 2295 Nagel Road.

Council also had an appropriations amendment and a resolution to advertise for bids on its agenda.

Landmark Preservation Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission discussed routine items, including landmark nominations and letters of recognition presented by Mr. White, restoration of Avon Center Cemetery, and an Ohio Historical Landmark application for the cemetery. Members also planned for Wreaths Across America and received an update from the Aug. 3 city council work session. No votes or dollar amounts were listed.

Tree Commission (Aug. 12)

The Tree Commission heard updates on Arbor Day 2026, the ISA conference, and the tree inventory project. It also approved minutes from the July 8 meeting. The agenda was procedural.

Planning Commission (Aug. 19)

The Planning Commission held public hearings and considered several development proposals, including:

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation: a second bed tower and RE Jacobs Family Health Center expansion at 33100 Just Imagine Drive.
• Sprouts Farmers Market: a 23,273 sq ft grocery store and a 16,362 sq ft retail building at 35130 Chester Road.
• Westhaven Estates: final plat for 31 single-family homes on Detroit Road.
• LDC Stonegate LLC: rezoning 33294 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1 (a third presentation).
• A lot split to convey a portion of Stone River Subdivision to Lorain County Metro Parks.

The commission also voted on referrals to City Council to amend zoning code chapters 1262.07 and 1264.

Coming up

• **Board of Zoning and Building Appeals** – Sept. 2, 2026: The board will hear five variance requests, including a 16x16 ft pavilion at 35907 Bentley Drive (29 sq ft over code), a covered patio at 36709 Glendenning (7.5 ft rear setback reduction), a generator at 4634 St. Joseph Way (1.5 ft side setback reduction), wall signs at 33199 Just Imagine Drive (30 sq ft over code), and a detached garage at 37400 Carleen Avenue (412 sq ft over code, plus height and setback variances).

All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Final decisions on the rezoning and other items will come at future meetings.

Avon Council awards Mills Road resurfacing, joins CDBG; Planning Commission to review major developments

Avon City Council awarded the bid for the Mills Road resurfacing project and authorized participation in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG program at its Aug. 3 regular meeting. The council also held a work session that day to discuss a 95-acre rezoning and other items.

Council actions

At the Aug. 3 regular meeting, council voted 7-0 to award the Mills Road resurfacing project bid. It also voted 6-1 to authorize participation in the Lorain County CDBG program and to allow the mayor to execute the HUD cooperation agreement; Councilmember Demaline opposed.

The same day, a work session agenda included discussion of a proposed rezoning of 13 parcels totaling 95.24 acres from C-4/M-1 to C-4 General Business District. The parcels are between 33000–33501 Just Imagine Drive and at 1443 Nagel Road. Also discussed were a cooperative agreement with North Ridgeville for asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary, an amendment to allow outdoor seating for Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road, a 2,300-square-foot expansion of a medical office building at 2075 Healthway Drive for University Hospitals, and a special use permit for an Achieve Credit Union drive-thru at 2295 Nagel Road.

These items appeared on the Aug. 10 regular council agenda as ordinances, but minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported.

Other recent meetings

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals met Aug. 5 to consider six variance requests. Among them were a rear-yard setback variance from 50 to 44 feet for a deck at 35927 Hanamar Drive, driveway extension variances for 2490 Berkshire Avenue and 39152 Woodland Trail, a generator side-yard setback variance at 4627 St. Joseph Way (code requires 3 feet, applicant proposes 6), and an addition variance at 2535 Deerfield Drive (code requires 12-foot side yard, applicant proposes 7). No minutes have been published.

The Landmark Preservation Commission met Aug. 12 to discuss landmark nominations, Avon Center Cemetery restoration, an Ohio Historical Landmark application, and Wreaths Across America event planning. The Tree Commission also met Aug. 12 for routine updates on Arbor Day 2026, the ISA conference, and the tree inventory project. No votes or dollar amounts were listed for either meeting.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations at its Aug. 19 meeting. Items include:

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation: second bed tower and RE Jacobs Family Health Center expansion at 33100 Just Imagine Drive
• Sprouts Farmers Market: 23,273 sq ft grocery store and 16,362 sq ft retail building at 35130 Chester Road
• Westhaven Estates: final plat for 31 single-family homes on Detroit Road
• LDC Stonegate LLC: rezoning 33294 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1
• Referrals to City Council to amend zoning code chapters 1262.07 and 1264

The commission will also consider a lot split to convey a portion of Stone River Subdivision to Lorain County Metro Parks.

Avon Council awards Mills Road resurfacing, joins CDBG program; rezoning vote set for Aug. 10

Avon City Council at its Aug. 3 meeting unanimously awarded the bid for the Mills Road resurfacing project and authorized participation in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG program. The council also scheduled a public hearing and vote on a large rezoning for its Aug. 10 meeting.

Council awards Mills Road resurfacing bid

Council voted 7-0 to award the bid via Ordinance 82-26. The project will resurface Mills Road. No dollar amount was listed in the minutes.

Council joins CDBG program

Council voted 6-1 (Demaline opposed) to authorize participation in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG program and to allow the mayor to execute the HUD cooperation agreement.

Upcoming: rezoning of 95 acres near Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road

At its Aug. 10 regular meeting, council will consider Ordinance 74-26 to rezone 13 parcels (95.24 acres) from C-4/M-1 to C-4 General Business District. The parcels are between 33000-33501 Just Imagine Drive and one at 1443 Nagel Road. A public hearing is set for Sept. 14.

Council will also consider:

• Ordinance 75-26: a cooperative agreement with North Ridgeville for asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road from Stoney Ridge Road to Westlake municipal boundary.
• Ordinance 78-26: an amendment to allow outdoor seating for Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road.
• Ordinance 79-26: an amendment to allow a 2,300 sq ft expansion for University Hospitals at 2075 Healthway Drive.
• Ordinance 80-26: a special use permit for Achieve Credit Union drive-thru at 2295 Nagel Road.

These items were discussed at an Aug. 3 work session.

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The board met Aug. 5 to consider six variance requests. Items included a rear-yard setback variance for a deck at 35927 Hanamar Drive (code requires 50 ft, applicant proposes 44 ft), driveway extension variances for 2490 Berkshire Avenue and 39152 Woodland Trail, a generator side-yard setback variance at 4627 St. Joseph Way (code requires 3 ft, applicant proposes 6 ft), and an addition variance at 2535 Deerfield Drive (code requires 12 ft side yard, applicant proposes 7 ft). Minutes from the July 1 meeting were also on the agenda. The board's decisions were not available in published minutes as of this writing.

Coming up

• **City Council regular meeting** – Aug. 10, 2026, with the rezoning and other ordinances listed above. Public hearing on the rezoning is set for Sept. 14.

Avon council and commissions weigh rezoning, road projects, and cemetery landmark status

Avon's recent public meetings were dominated by rezoning proposals, infrastructure bid authorizations, and preservation discussions — but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, what follows reflects agenda items scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes or vote tallies.

City Council Work Session — July 6

Council's work session agenda listed two rezoning proposals as the main items: Ordinance 65-26, which would rezone a 5-acre parcel at 34550 Chester Road to a C-4/M-1/O-2 overlay, and Ordinance 74-26, which would rezone 95.24 acres on Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road to C-4 general business. The agenda also included discussion of public right-of-way excavation practices and two bid-authorization resolutions — Resolution R-11-26 for the Mills Road resurfacing project from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary, and Resolution R-12-26 for the Traxler Family Arboretum pedestrian bridge.

City Council Regular Meeting — July 13

The regular meeting agenda began with a site tour of proposed improvements to future council chambers and second-floor restrooms at 36600 Detroit Road. Council was scheduled to consider Ordinance 65-26, rezoning approximately 5 acres at 34550 Chester Road from C-4/O-2 to C-4/M-1/O-2. Ordinance 74-26, rezoning about 95.24 acres across 13 parcels — including parcels on Just Imagine Drive and 1443 Nagel Road — from C-4/M-1 to C-4, was also listed, with a public hearing scheduled for September 14, 2026. Additional agenda items included Ordinance 75-26, authorizing the mayor to enter a cooperative agreement with the City of North Ridgeville for asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road, and Resolution R-12-26 to advertise for bids for the Traxler Family Arboretum pedestrian bridge project.

Landmark Preservation Commission — July 8

The commission's agenda focused on Avon Center Cemetery, including its restoration and an Ohio Historical Landmark Application for the site. Members were also scheduled to discuss the Wreaths Across America program, consider landmark nominations and letters of recognition — no details were listed for either — and approve previous minutes.

Tree Commission — July 8

The Tree Commission agenda listed discussion of the tree ordinance as its primary substantive item. Updates on Arbor Day 2026 and the Traxler Arboretum were also scheduled, along with consideration of the resignation of member Megan Engelmann and approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.

Planning Commission — July 15

The Planning Commission agenda included a request to rezone 33294 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1, and proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code that would make fuel stations a Special Use in C-4 districts. Also listed were approval of a General Development Plan for Fire Station 2 on Middleton Road, an amendment to the Special Use Permit for Biggby Coffee to allow fenced outdoor seating, and an amendment to the Special Use Permit for the University Hospitals cancer center addition.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed on the town's published schedule for the next 14 days. Residents seeking to track the rezoning proposals should watch for the September 14, 2026 public hearing on Ordinance 74-26. Minutes from the July sessions have not yet been published; confirmed votes and outcomes will be available once those records are released.

Avon boards set to weigh major rezonings, Sprouts variance, and cemetery landmark status

Council eyes 95-acre rezoning on Just Imagine Drive

Avon City Council's July 6 work session is scheduled to discuss two rezoning proposals. Ordinance 74-26 would rezone 95.24 acres on Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road to C-4 general business. Ordinance 65-26 would rezone 5 acres at 34550 Chester Road to C-4/M-1/O-2, allowing general industrial use. Council will also consider two bid authorizations: Resolution R-11-26 for Mills Road resurfacing from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary, and Resolution R-12-26 for the Traxler Family Arboretum pedestrian bridge. A discussion on public right-of-way excavation practices is also listed. Minutes have not yet been published; these items were on the agenda for discussion, not final action.

Zoning board to hear 12 variance requests, including Sprouts Farmers Market

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals meets July 1 to consider 12 variance requests. The largest item is a proposed Sprouts Farmers Market at 35130 Chester Road, seeking a 15-foot setback variance and articulation spacing relief. Most other requests involve residential driveway extensions through rights-of-way on St. Gregory Way and other streets. Additional requests include a rear yard setback for a deck, an in-ground pool with fence in a drainage easement, and a front yard fence height variance. Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Landmark Preservation Commission to discuss Avon Center Cemetery

On July 8, the Landmarks Preservation Commission will discuss restoration of Avon Center Cemetery and an Ohio Historical Landmark Application for the site. The commission will also discuss the Wreaths Across America program, consider landmark nominations and letters of recognition — no details were listed — and approve previous minutes.

Tree Commission to review ordinance update

The Tree Commission meets July 8 with a discussion of the tree ordinance as the primary item. The commission will receive updates on Arbor Day 2026 and the Traxler Arboretum, and will consider accepting the resignation of member Megan Engelmann. Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting is also on the agenda.

Coming up: Planning Commission, July 15

The Planning Commission will review several zoning and permit items:

• Rezone 33294 Detroit Road from R-1 to C-1.
• Amend the Planning and Zoning Code to make fuel stations a Special Use in C-4 districts.
• Approve the General Development Plan for Fire Station 2 on Middleton Road.
• Amend the Special Use Permit for Biggby Coffee to allow fenced outdoor seating.
• Approve an amendment to the Special Use Permit for the University Hospitals cancer center addition.

All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not been published. Items reflect what each body was scheduled to consider, not confirmed decisions.

Avon City Council to discuss rezoning 95 acres, major Chester Road changes at work session

Avon City Council will hold a work session Monday, July 6, to discuss two rezoning proposals that could reshape large swaths of the city, including 95 acres at Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road. No final votes are expected at the work session, but the discussions set the stage for future decisions.

Council work session: Two major rezoning proposals

The council will discuss Ordinance 74-26, which would rezone 95.24 acres at Just Imagine Drive and Nagel Road to general business (C-4). The property is currently zoned for agricultural/residential use. A second proposal, Ordinance 65-26, would rezone a 5-acre parcel at 34550 Chester Road from C-4/O-2 to C-4/M-1/O-2, adding general industrial uses to the existing commercial zoning.

Also on the agenda: authorizing bids for resurfacing Mills Road from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary (Resolution R-11-26), and for a pedestrian bridge at the Traxler Family Arboretum (Resolution R-12-26). The council will also discuss public right-of-way excavation practices.

Past meetings: No decisions yet reported

Two meetings occurred in the past two weeks, but minutes showing final votes have not yet been published. On June 22, council held a public hearing on the Chester Road rezoning (the same 5-acre parcel) and considered extending temporary moratoriums on assisted living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes/self-storage. That meeting also included a proposal to convey Stone River Drive to the Lorain County Metro Park District.

On July 1, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals heard 12 variance requests. Among the notable items was a request from Sprouts Farmers Market at 35130 Chester Road for a 15-foot setback variance and articulation spacing relief. Several homeowners also sought driveway extensions through rights-of-way on St. Gregory Way and other streets. The board also considered a rear-yard setback variance for a deck, an in-ground pool with fence in a drainage easement, and a front-yard fence height variance. Outcomes for all items are pending publication of meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **City Council Work Session** — Monday, July 6, 2026. Discussion of rezoning proposals, Mills Road resurfacing, and arboretum bridge. No public hearing; work sessions are typically for council deliberation.
• **City Council Regular Meeting** — The next regular meeting has not yet been scheduled in the provided agenda data. Residents should check the city’s website for updates.

All documents, including full agendas and minutes when available, are linked from the city’s official meeting portal.