The Council discussed and authorized the hiring of Architectural Vision Group for a feasibility study regarding the new Council Chambers and Perspectus for design services for a new fire station. The Council also approved the conveyance of a vacant lot to the Orchard Trail Homeowners Association, Inc., amended appropriation ordinances to include funding for crosswalk signs, salt purchases, and street lighting utilities, and accepted tax rates and levies as determined by the budget commission. Additionally, there was a review of the application process for the Charter Review Commission, including recruitment and appointment timelines.
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The Council discussed the historic Colvin Sweet House preservation strategy, moving away from relocation toward on-site restoration. They reviewed a revised agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the State Route 83 Sidewalk project. The Council also addressed an ordinance to ratify a lapsed agreement with Ash Innovations regarding property conveyance and proposed hiring Mission Critical Partners to review and update municipal telecommunications ordinances. Finally, a resident expressed concerns regarding a sidewalk installation project on Mapleridge Boulevard, leading to a discussion on assessment costs, drainage, and city communication processes.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Council Of The City Of Avon Work Session
The Council discussed various ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning parcels of land, approving a construction contract change order for the Mills Road resurfacing project, and rejecting bids for the French Creek Greenway Phase 1 project with plans to rebid. Other topics included amending a special use permit for the Cleveland Clinic expansion, authorizing the disposal of police vehicles, approving supplemental appropriations for various departments, and increasing legal fees for representation related to the construction of a new fire station. Additionally, the Council addressed a funding application for the Stoney Ridge Road and Kinzel Road intersection improvement, discussed potential regulations for e-bikes and motorized scooters, and heard public concerns regarding wildlife feeding and potential public health risks.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Avon Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
The Commission addressed several development and planning items. Key actions included the approval of a General Development Plan and an amendment to a Special Use Permit for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to expand their campus facilities. The Commission also approved a Final Development Plan for a new daycare facility operated by All Around Children and approved a lot split for the Stone River Subdivision to convey land to the Lorain County Metro Parks. Several items were deleted from the agenda at the request of the applicants, including proposed projects for an office building, a Sprouts Farmers Market, and a rezone request for a residential property. A proposed final plat for a residential subdivision was presented, but the Commission declined to vote on approval, designating it as a first presentation to allow for further engineering review.
