Chardon public meetings in 2021
51 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Chardon City Council will consider several ordinances, including new rules for city parks and the Maple Highlands Trail. The agenda also includes proposed contracts with the Chardon Fire Department, Inc. for emergency and prevention services through 2024. Additionally, the council will discuss a traffic calming policy and electric vehicle charging station agreements.
- Contracts with Chardon Fire Department, Inc. for emergency and fire prevention services
- Adoption of a Traffic Calming Policy
- Amending park rules for city parks and the Maple Highlands Trail
- Agreement to participate in the Northeast Ohio EV charging station program
- Purchase of snow and ice control equipment for Truck #6 from Concord Road Equipment, Mfg.
City Council
The Chardon Service Committee will discuss the direction of the Sidewalk Maintenance Program and provide updates on catch basin cleaning and brush collection. The committee is also scheduled to review a draft traffic calming policy and CWC rate increases.
- Sidewalk Maintenance Program discussion
- Catch basin cleaning update
- 2021 Brush Collection Program overview
- Traffic Calming Policy Draft review
- CWC Rate Increase Review
Park & Recreation Board
The board will review minutes from August 23, 2021, and receive a report from the Recreation Director. New business includes discussions regarding the Master Plan and park rules and regulations. The board will also consider a fee approval request.
- Discussion of Master Plan
- Discussion of Park Rules and Regulations
- Consideration of Fee Approval Request
- Approval of August 23, 2021 minutes
City Council
The Chardon City Council will discuss the Heritage House rental footprint and consider change orders for Chardon Ave. and Canfield Dr. The council will also review ordinances and resolutions regarding 2021 city treasury appropriations and fund transfers.
- Discussion of Heritage House Rental Footprint
- Motion to approve Chardon Ave./Canfield Dr. change orders
- Ordinance amending 2021 city treasury appropriations
- Resolution transferring 2021 city treasury funds
City Council
The Chardon Safety Committee is meeting to discuss crosswalk safety and 5G concerns involving Nick Rogers. The committee will also review the minutes from the June 22, 2021, meeting.
- Discussion of crosswalk safety
- Discussion regarding 5G concerns (Nick Rogers)
- Approval of June 22, 2021, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a request to consolidate two lots into one 0.856-acre lot on Chardon Avenue. Additionally, the commission will review proposed exterior roof renovations at 100 Seventh Avenue.
- Lot consolidation for 403 and 405 Chardon Avenue
- Architectural review for roof renovations at 100 Seventh Avenue
- Replacement of a glass roof with a standing seam metal roof
Shade Tree Commission
The meeting agenda contains only procedural items for the Chardon Shade Tree Commission. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.
- No substantive business is listed on this agenda.
Planning Commission
The Chardon Planning Commission will review several property variance requests during its October 19 meeting. These include residential setback changes on Downing Drive and Randall Court, as well as an outdoor dining area proposal for Chardon Tavern.
- Variance request for rear yard setbacks at 417 Downing Drive
- Request to construct a pool and deck without a principle structure at 14 Randall Court
- Outdoor dining area and setback variance request for Chardon Tavern at 405 Water Street
City Council
The Chardon City Council will discuss several ordinances and new business items. This includes reviewing employee insurance costs and a multi-year capital improvement plan. The council will also hear reports from the Urban Forester and the Chardon Integrated Wellness Center.
- Adoption of 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- Redwood Chardon Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund ordinance
- Contract with Cigna beginning January 1, 2022
- License agreement with Chardon Tavern & Grill for right-of-way encroachments
- Amended employment contract for Law Director Benjamin G. Chojnacki
City Council
The committee will receive an update regarding sanitary sewer connections to storm sewers. Members will also discuss the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Update on sanitary sewer connections to storm sewer
- Discussion of 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of February 10, 2021 minutes
City Council
The Chardon Service Committee will meet to review the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also discuss changing the traffic pattern in the Alley and receive updates on EV charging stations and Canfield Drive and Chardon Avenue.
- Discussion of changing the traffic pattern in the Alley
- Review of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- EV charging station update
- Canfield Drive and Chardon Avenue update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for architectural review regarding exterior renovations to Chardon Tavern. The proposal includes improvements to the front elevation facing Water Street.
- Architectural Review for exterior renovations of Chardon Tavern at 405 Water Street
- Approval of August 31, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Maple Trace PRD Subdivision concept plan. The meeting also includes discussions on power interruptions and resolutions for street lighting, sidewalk assessments, and shade tree maintenance.
- Public hearing for Maple Trace PRD Subdivision plan amendment
- Discussion of First Energy Corp. power interruptions
- Ordinance regarding Redwood Chardon Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund
- Resolution for shade tree maintenance and removal in public rights of way
- Resolutions of necessity for street lighting and sidewalk assessments
City Council
The Chardon Service Committee will discuss zoning inspector qualifications and training. The committee will also address storm sewer work at 142 Chardon Avenue and driveway repairs for the Burlington Oval Home Owners Association. Updates on traffic calming and the Traffic Count Program are also scheduled.
- Review of zoning permit organization and inspector qualifications
- Storm sewer connection work at 142 Chardon Avenue
- Driveway apron repairs at 119 & 121 Burlington Oval
- Traffic Calming and Traffic Count Program updates
- Update on Canfield Drive and Chardon Avenue
Planning Commission
The Chardon Planning Commission is reviewing an amendment to the Maple Ridge PRD Subdivision concept plan for 96 single-family homes. The commission will also consider an extension request for the Hidden Glen Subdivision concept plan through 2025. Additionally, a resident may discuss a potential future variance regarding a pool and deck on Randall Court.
- Amendment to Maple Ridge PRD Subdivision concept plan for 96 detached single-family homes
- Request to waive sidewalk requirements on Public Street “A” for Maple Ridge PRD
- Extension request for Hidden Glen Subdivision concept plan through 2025
- Discussion of potential future variance for a pool and deck on Randall Court
Planning Commission
The commission will consider several development requests, including sidewalk installation along Fifth Avenue and Washington Street. Other items include a restaurant addition at 510 Water Street and renovations to the former Carter Lumber building.
- Concept Plan for infill sidewalks on Fifth Avenue and Washington Street
- 753 sq. ft. addition to Buckeye Chocolate restaurant at 510 Water Street
- Conditional Use and variances for two-family dwellings at 335 East King Street
- Renovations to the former Carter Lumber building at 467 Center Street
- Lot split/reconfiguration for properties at 439 & 443 North Street
City Council
The Chardon City Council will discuss power interruptions with First Energy and review several proposed ordinances. The agenda includes an emergency resolution regarding the One Оhio settlement and a public hearing for the Maple Ridge subdivision. Additionally, council members will consider new rules for litter removal and sidewalk construction.
- Discussion of First Energy Corp. services and power interruptions
- Public hearing for Maple Ridge PRD Subdivision concept plan amendment
- Emergency resolution regarding One Ohio settlement terms
- Ordinance authorizing sidewalk construction contracts
- Ordinance allowing city entry on private property to remove litter
City Council
The Chardon City Council will hold a special session to discuss the funding allocation for G-TV. The remaining agenda items consist of standard procedural motions.
- Discussion of funding allocation for G-TV
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request from Nina Bella Properties LLC for a conditional use permit to create a two-family dwelling at 335 East King Street. The applicant is also seeking variances to develop an adjacent non-conforming lot into a second two-family dwelling. Additionally, the commission will hold an informal discussion regarding the Maple Ridge PRD subdivision.
- Conditional use request for a two-family dwelling at 335 East King Street
- Variance requests to develop an adjacent non-conforming lot as a two-family dwelling
- Informal discussion regarding the Maple Ridge PRD subdivision
Shade Tree Commission
The agenda consists of procedural items only. No specific projects or business topics are listed in the document.
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings regarding a tax incentive financing district and the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. The agenda also includes consideration of an outdoor dining request for NOCE at 125 Main Street. Additionally, several legislative items concerning city fund transfers and appropriations are scheduled for discussion.
- Public hearing on tax incentive financing district including PPN 10-089920
- Public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2022 budget
- Outdoor dining request for NOCE, 125 Main Street
- Resolution to levy a tax in excess of the ten mill limitation
- Ordinance amending 2021 treasury appropriations
City Council
The Chardon Legislative Committee meeting includes discussions on G-TV funding and litter nuisance abatement. The committee will also review minutes from the March 4, 2021, meeting.
- Discussion of G-TV funding
- Discussion of litter nuisance abatement
- Approval of March 4, 2021 minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a variance request from Center Cherry LLC. The application seeks to allow the installation of an overhead electric service line to serve a new Starbucks restaurant.
- Variance request for overhead electric service line (Case #21-101)
- Approval of June 15, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The Chardon Safety Committee will meet to discuss the renewal of the Fire Department contract. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 8, 2021, and an executive session.
- Discussion of Fire Department contract renewal
- Approval of June 8, 2021 minutes
- Executive session
City Council
The committee will consider an agreement with Loecy Dam Group for emergency planning and introduce a formalized traffic count program. Updates regarding LED street lights, traffic lights, and EV charging stations are also scheduled.
- Introduction of formalized traffic count program
- Backup Emergency Action Plan Coordinator Agreement with Loecy Dam Group
- LED street light update
- LED traffic light update
- EV charging station update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request for a concept plan and architectural review. Tim Trask, representing Chardon Baptist Church, proposes a 1,310 sq. ft. addition to the existing church building. The project includes minor grading and drainage improvements.
- Concept Plan & Architectural Review for a 1,310 sq. ft. addition at 363 Wilson Mills Road
- Approval of May 18, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The council will consider several ordinances regarding street maintenance contracts and vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes discussions on tax incentive public hearings and 2022 budget proposals. Additionally, council will review pay revisions for part-time police personnel.
- Contract with Ronyak Paving, Inc. for 2021 street maintenance and repair
- Purchase of two 2021 Ford Utility Interceptor patrol vehicles
- Public hearing for a tax incentive financing district (PPN 10-089920)
- Revisions to Holiday Pay and Uniform Pay for part-time police personnel
- Lease agreement with Karlovec Media Group, LLC
City Council
The Chardon Safety Committee will meet on June 8, 2021, to consider revisions to holiday and uniform pay for part-time police personnel. The committee will also review the minutes from the May 7, 2021, meeting.
- Revisions to holiday and uniform pay for part-time police personnel
- Approval of May 7, 2021, meeting minutes
Park & Recreation Board
The Board will meet to approve minutes from March 29, 2021, and conduct an election of officers. The agenda also includes a report from the Recreation Director.
- Election of officers
- Approval of March 29, 2021 minutes
- Recreation Director's Report
City Council
The Chardon Service Committee will meet to discuss a Traffic Signalization Grant and review GDP Group findings regarding all-way stops at intersections. The committee will also discuss speed limit recommendations for Wilson Mills Road and receive an update on the Canfield Drive and Chardon Avenue Project.
- Discussion of Traffic Signalization Grant
- Review of GDP Group findings on all-way stops at intersections
- Discussion of Wilson Mills Road speed limit recommendation
- Discussion of revised Street Maintenance and Sidewalk Programs
- Update on the Canfield Drive and Chardon Avenue Project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from Leah Darling to allow a home occupation business and outdoor storage in a detached garage at 115 Claridon Road. The commission will also hold an informal discussion regarding a potential lot reconfiguration at 335 East King Street.
- PC Case #21-072: Variance for home occupation and outdoor storage at 115 Claridon Road
- Discussion of possible future variance or lot reconfiguration at 335 East King Street
- Approval of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Chardon City Council will meet via Zoom to discuss several infrastructure and legislative items. The agenda includes a development agreement for water line improvements and an ordinance regarding camping on certain city property.
- Development agreement with Thistle Creek Development, LLC for the North Hambden Water Line Improvement Project
- $10,000 expenditure for trench box end panels
- D2 Liquor Permit request for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC at 295 Meadowlands Drive
- Ordinance to prohibit camping on certain pieces of city property
- Establishment of the American Rescue Plan Fund
City Council
The Chardon Safety Committee will meet to continue discussions regarding the Emergency Operations Plan. The committee also plans to approve minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion of the Emergency Operations Plan
- Approval of January 7, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the approved siding color for a new Starbucks building at 255 Center Street. The applicant cites material unavailability as the reason for the proposed amendment.
- Architectural review for Starbucks at 255 Center Street (Case #21-070)
- Proposed change to siding color selection due to lack of availability
- Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
Shade Tree Commission
The May 3, 2021, meeting of the Chardon Shade Tree Commission consists of procedural agenda items. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the document.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a temporary variance to allow a 78 sq. ft. COVID testing kiosk at 296 Center Street. The meeting also includes an informal discussion regarding a potential home occupation variance on Claridon Road.
- Temporary variance for a 78 sq. ft. COVID testing kiosk at 296 Center Street
- Approval of March 16, 2021, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding a potential home occupation variance at 115 Claridon Road
City Council
The Chardon City Council will meet via Zoom to discuss several legislative items and personnel changes. Topics include funding for a part-time Victim Advocate and creating a Water and Sewer Leadman position. The council will also consider ordinances regarding residential landscape material storage and participation in the ODOT purchasing program.
- Funding for a part-time Victim Advocate position
- Creation of a Water and Sewer Leadman position and pay plan amendment
- Ordinance regulating exterior storage of landscape materials on residential properties
- Authorization for participation in the ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Resolution transferring funds in the City Treasury for 2021
Park & Recreation Board
The Chardon Park and Recreation Board meeting consists of procedural items. The agenda includes the election of officers and a report from the Recreation Director.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of November 30, 2020 minutes
- Recreation Director’s Report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review applications for architectural changes and sign deviations. The agenda includes exterior renovations for the Walmart Supercenter and adjustments to sign dimensions on Meadowlands Drive.
- Architectural review and sign height increase (4’ to 8’) for Walmart Supercenter at 223 Meadowlands Drive
- Sign height and area deviations for property at 201 Meadowlands Drive
City Council
The Chardon City Council will meet via Zoom to consider several legislative items. This includes a contract for the Chardon Avenue and Canfield Drive improvements project and an ordinance regulating service providers in public ways. The council will also consider accepting NOPEC grant funds.
- Awarding Chardon Avenue & Canfield Drive Improvements Project to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving, Inc.
- Ordinance regulating use of public ways by service providers
- Accepting NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant funds
City Council
The Legislative Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss several items. The agenda includes a discussion of the G-TV Contract and an ordinance amendment regarding exterior storage of landscape materials on residential properties.
- Approval of December 3, 2020 minutes
- Discussion of G-TV Contract
- Ordinance amending Section 1319.09 regarding exterior storage of landscape materials on residential properties
Other Boards and Commissions
The Tax Incentive Review Council will discuss and take action regarding City of Chardon TIF properties. The council will also address multiple RID districts, including Hidden Glen, Cider Mill, Windemere & Willow-Tree, and Thistle Creek.
- Discussion and action on City of Chardon TIF properties
- Discussion and action on Hidden Glen RID
- Discussion and action on Cider Mill RID
- Discussion and action on Windemere & Willow-Tree RID
- Discussion and action on Thistle Creek RID
Shade Tree Commission
The agenda contains only standard procedural items for the Shade Tree Commission meeting. No specific topics or new business matters are listed in the provided text.
City Council
The Chardon City Council will meet in a special session to discuss the fiscal year 2021 annual budget. The council will also consider an ordinance for annual appropriations and an amendment to the classification and pay plan.
- Discussion of FY 2021 Annual Budget
- Ordinance for annual appropriations for city expenses
- Amendment to Classification and Pay Plan
Planning Commission
The Chardon Planning Commission will review two new business cases during this meeting. One case involves a setback variance for an addition to NDS Orthodontics on Water Street. Another request covers the remodeling and subdivision of a former Staples store at Meadowlands Town Center.
- Variance request for 321 Water Street to reduce side yard setback from 15’ to 13’
- Architectural review for remodeling the former Staples store at 255 Meadowlands Drive
- Proposal to subdivide a retail space into two tenant spaces at Meadowlands Town Center
City Council
The Water and Sewer Committee will meet via video conference to discuss utility infrastructure. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Chardon Water System Model Update, sanitary sewer connections to storm sewers, and a Rovisys telemetry update.
- Chardon Water System Model Update discussion
- Sanitary Sewer Connections to Storm Sewer discussion
- Rovisys Telemetry Update discussion
- Approval of November 5, 2020 minutes
Shade Tree Commission
The Chardon Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session via Zoom. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and no specific projects or ordinances are listed.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a concept plan and several variance requests for a Starbucks restaurant at 255 Center Street. The agenda also includes architectural reviews for renovations at 115 Wilson Mills Road and a conditional use request for religious assembly at 100 Parker Court.
- Concept plan and six variance requests for a Starbucks at 255 Center Street
- Architectural review for roof renovations at 115 Wilson Mills Road
- Conditional use and lot size variance request for religious assembly at 100 Parker Court
- Discussion regarding outdoor dining and remodeling for El Patron restaurant at 301 Center Street
City Council
The Council will discuss December 2020 financials and set a date for the 2021 budget session. Proposed legislation includes agreements for theater management, insurance coverage, and property sales.
- Ordinance creating a Water Capital Improvement Fee
- License agreement with Sommers Development Group regarding right-of-way encroachments
- Theater management and lease agreement with Thrive Performing and Visual Arts
- Insurance contract with Insurance Partners Agency, LLC
- Resolution to sell unneeded city property via internet auction
City Council
The Chardon Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the 2021 draft budget. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from October 1, 2020, and an executive session.
- Discussion of 2021 Draft Budget
- Approval of October 1, 2020, meeting minutes
City Council
The Chardon Safety Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the Emergency Operations Plan and review City Website Subscribers. The committee also intends to approve minutes from the September 3, 2020 meeting.
- Discussion of the Emergency Operations Plan
- Review of City Website Subscribers
- Approval of September 3, 2020 minutes