Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Council Discusses Pipeline Relocation for Chester Road Widening and Park Land Conveyance
At the June 15, 2026 work session, Avon City Council reviewed several upcoming legislation items, including a pipeline relocation agreement for the Chester Road widening project and the conveyance of Stone River Drive to the Metro Parks. Council also discussed extending temporary moratoria on certain senior living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes or self-storage facilities. Additionally, city officials highlighted a future joint resurfacing project for Mills Road with North Ridgeville.
Highlights
- Council reviewed an ordinance to fund a pipeline relocation by Columbia Gas of Ohio for the Chester Road widening project.
- A proposed ordinance would convey Stone River Drive to the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District to create a parking area and trail access.
- Discussions continued on extending temporary moratoria for senior living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes or self-storage facilities.
- City Engineer Ryan Cummins reported on an upcoming joint Mills Road resurfacing project with North Ridgeville, with Avon serving as the lead agency.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 65-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Passed January 15, 1969 Commonly Known As The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Avon, Ohio, As Amended, Rezoning A Parcel Of Land Consisting Of Approximately Five (5) Acres Located At 34550 Chester Road | second reading scheduled for June 22, 2026 |
| 66-26 | Extending The Temporary Moratorium On The Issuance And Processing Of Any Special Use Permits For Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes And Independent Living Establishments For Seniors | discussed |
| 67-26 | Extending The Temporary Moratorium On The Future Development And/Or Construction Of Any Short-Term Rentals, Boarding Houses, Extended Stays, And The Like Anywhere Within The City Of Avon | discussed |
| 68-26 | Extending The Temporary Moratorium On The Acceptance And Processing Of Applications For Zoning Occupancy, Special Use And/Or Building Permit Approvals For The Establishment, Development And Construction Of Car Washes And Self-Storage Facilities | discussed |
| 69-26 | Authorizing And Directing The Mayor To Convey Stone River Drive To The Board Of Park Commissioners, Lorain County Metropolitan Park District | discussed |
| 70-26 | To Approve A Construction Contract Change Order For The 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Program For The Performance Of Asphalt Resurfacing On Trinity Court | discussed |
| 71-26 | Establishing A Tax Budget For The Current Expenditures Of The City Of Avon, Lorain County, Ohio, For The Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2027 | discussed |
| 72-26 | Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Pipeline Relocation Agreement With Columbia Gas Of Ohio, Inc. In Connection With The Chester Road Widening Project And To Appropriate The Funds Necessary To Complete The Project | added to agenda and discussed |