Public Hearing On Controversial 95-Unit Avon Development Tonight

AVON, CT — The Keystone Companies, LLC have filed an application to change the zoning designation of 37 acres of land it is planning to purchase from the Blue Fox Run Golf Course as part of plans for a controversial 95-unit residential development.

Avon’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the change Tuesday, June 25 at the Avon Middle School Cafeteria on 375 West Avon Road at 7 p.m. to address this application.

The land will be changed from agricultural to residential zoning. The remainder of the 80 acres Keystone intends to purchase from the golf course will be put into a permanent conservation easement that will protect it forever from future development of any kind, according to a statement from developers.

“It’s our goal to encourage responsible development by being conscientious, respectful neighbors and adding value to the community,” said Anthony Giorgio, Managing Director of The Keystone Companies of Simsbury. “Preserving open space is important to the town of Avon, and this project is doing just that. By allocating 80% of the land into a permanent conservation easement, we will ensure that this land remains open space forever.”

However, opponents have over 1,700 signatures opposing the project, The Hartford Courant reported.

Because the development would be on part of a golf course, there are concerns that the housing would result in more flooding in the area. Residents have also said additional traffic could be a problem.