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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Previews from posted agendas and recaps from approved minutes for Avon City Council and its boards and commissions. Every story links to the official document.
Agenda preview Planning Commission
You've got a busy planning meeting coming up on October 21, 2026, with several new developments on the table. The commission will look at preliminary plans for dozens of new single-family homes, final plans for Sprouts Farmers Market, and a proposed hotel and roadway extension on Rose Parkway. They'll also review zoning code updates for multi-family residential districts.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the September 16, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, developers took major steps toward bringing a new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store and retail building to Chester Road. Commissioners also reviewed lot splits for Akron Children's Hospital and Knez Homes, while plans for Westhaven Estates and multi-family zoning code updates continue to move through city reviews.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the August 19, 2026 meeting, the Avon Planning Commission approved a special use permit and general development plan for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's expansion at 33100 Just Imagine Drive, which includes a second bed tower and parking improvements. Commissioners also approved a final development plan for a 15,206 square-foot All Around Children daycare facility on the same road. Additionally, a final plat for the Westhaven Estates residential subdivision was declared a first presentation and delayed due to outstanding engineering comments.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
During the July 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, local leaders gave the green light to plans for a new fire station on Middleton Road and an expansion at the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. You'll also see updates coming for Biggby Coffee's outdoor seating area, while discussions on a commercial rezoning request and zoning code changes for fueling stations and multi-family housing were moved along for future review.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the June 17, 2026 meeting, the Avon Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a new 31-home residential subdivision on Detroit Road and advanced a rezoning proposal to protect the area around the Cleveland Clinic. Commissioners also approved a lot split for the Avon Church of God and a parking lot modification for Feronti Insurance.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the May 20, 2026, Avon Planning Commission meeting, several new development plans and lot splits moved forward. You'll see new commercial options taking shape, including a credit union with a drive-thru on Nagel Road and a two-phase warehouse development at Mills Road and Jaycox Road. The commission also reviewed a rezone request for Chester Road and a lot split tied to historic deed restrictions.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the April 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, the commission denied a request to rezone property on Nagel Road from single-family residential to general business following extensive resident pushback. However, they gave a positive recommendation for a special use permit for a veterinary urgent care facility and approved a preliminary plat for a 31-home residential subdivision on Detroit Road. Commissioners also advanced a temporary moratorium on future development in the R-3 multi-family district.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the March 18, 2026, Avon Planning Commission meeting, neighbors turned out to share drainage and wetland concerns regarding the Grace Estates subdivision on Detroit Road, which ultimately received final plat approval. The commission also reviewed a new office and flex warehouse building on Moore Road and a preliminary plat for another subdivision on Detroit Road.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the February 18, 2026, Avon Planning Commission meeting, officials backed plans for new field lighting at Veterans Memorial Park and reviewed major commercial developments like Avon International Phase 2. The commission also considered zoning code updates regarding septic systems and sidewalk maintenance on French Creek Road.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the January 21, 2026 meeting, the Avon Planning Commission approved a final development plan for new Mercedes-Benz and Porsche dealerships on Chester Road. Commissioners also reviewed a final plat for a 12-home residential subdivision and discussed local moratoriums on certain businesses and multi-family developments.