Meeting recap Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals Approves Variances for New Housing and Warehouses
At the January 7, 2026 meeting, the Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals reviewed several local projects. They approved smaller dwelling unit sizes for a new multi-family development on Chester Road, as well as parking variances for two warehouse and office buildings on Schneider Court. Another project involving a driveway in a storm sewer easement was tabled until February.
Highlights
- A request for a driveway within a storm sewer easement at 3769 Blossom Lane was tabled until February 4, 2025.
- A driveway variance within a drainage easement at 2933 Woodstone Lane was approved.
- A variance for 45 units under the minimum square footage for a multi-family development on Chester Road was approved in a 3-2 vote.
- A parking variance for a warehouse and office building at 35520 Schneider Court was approved.
- A parking variance for a second warehouse and office building at 35510 Schneider Court was approved.
- A resident raised concerns regarding water management and drainage for the Schneider Court developments.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Table the variance request for 3769 Blossom Lane until February 4, 2025 | passed | AYES all |
| Approve a portion of the driveway and driveway pad to be installed within a drainage easement at 2933 Woodstone Lane | passed | AYES all |
| Approve a 45-unit variance for dwelling unit area requirements on Chester Road | passed | 3-AYES, 2-NAY |
| Approve a 26-parking space variance for 35520 Schneider Court | passed | AYES all |
| Approve a 63-parking space variance for 35510 Schneider Court | passed | AYES all |