Meeting recap Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals Approves Several Variances
At its May 6, 2026 meeting, the Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals heard a variety of resident and business requests. The board reviewed several variance proposals for fences, concrete installations, driveways, setbacks, and a sign addition. Most requests were approved, allowing homeowners and local businesses to move forward with their plans.
Highlights
- A variance request for a pavilion at 2326 Chelsea Street was deleted at the applicant's request.
- Homeowners at 33259 St. James Trail, 3173 Woodstone Lane, and 2513 Ithaca Drive received approvals for fence and concrete installations in drainage easements or rights-of-way.
- Driveway extensions and setback variances were approved for properties on St. Anthony Way, Melgrove Lane, Stoney Ridge Road, and St. Raymond Way.
- A commercial back wall sign variance for La Ruta del Cilantro Taqueria at 35516 Detroit Road was approved.
- An unscheduled resident inquiry regarding a driveway extension on St. Gregory Way was addressed by city staff.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Approval of agenda amendments (removal of Item 1) | Passed | AYES all |
| Fence installation variance at 33259 St. James Trail | Passed | AYES all |
| Concrete installation variance at 3173 Woodstone Lane | Passed | AYES all |
| Driveway extension variance at 2513 Ithaca Drive | Passed | AYES all |
| Driveway extension variance at 32979 St. Anthony Way | Passed | AYES all |
| Side yard setback variance for a driveway at 38757 Melgrove Lane | Passed | AYES all |
| Side yard setback variance for a garage addition at 3095 Stoney Ridge Road | Passed | AYES all |
| Side yard setback variance for a walkway at 4293 St. Raymond Way | Passed | AYES all |
| Side yard setback variance for a driveway parking pad at 37505 Chester Road | Passed | 3-2 |
| Square footage variance for a barn addition at 4195 Stoney Ridge Road | Passed | 4-1 |
| Height variance for a barn addition at 4195 Stoney Ridge Road | Passed | 4-1 |
| Wall signage variance at 35516 Detroit Road, Unit 101 | Passed | AYES all |