Meeting recap Planning Commission
Avon Approves New Fire Station and Medical Additions
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.
Highlights
- Approved a General Development plan for a 15,885-square-foot Fire Station No. 2 on Middleton Road.
- Recommended approval for a 2,300-square-foot addition at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center to house a second linear accelerator.
- Approved a special use permit amendment for Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road to add a fenced outdoor patio.
- Tabled a rezoning request for 33294 Detroit Road from single-family residential to neighborhood business.
- Heard first presentations on proposed planning and zoning code updates regarding EV charging stations and multi-family residential regulations.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| General Development Plan for Fire Station No. 2, Middleton Road (PL20260032) | Approved | AYES all |
| Special Use Permit Amendment for University Hospitals, 2075 Healthway Drive (PL20260031) | Approved | AYES all |
| Minor Modification for University Hospitals, 2075 Healthway Drive (PL20260030) | Approved | AYES all |
| Special Use Permit Amendment for Biggby Coffee, 36500 Detroit Road (PL20260027) | Approved | AYES all |
| General Development Plan for Sprouts Farmers Market, 35130 Chester Road (PL20260028) | Deleted from the agenda at the applicant's request | AYES all |