Chardon public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several ordinances regarding city services, including fire prevention and cemetery fees. The agenda also includes a discussion on Geauga Theater usage and a hearing regarding proposed utility rate hikes.

• Proposed amendment to change charges for grave sites, mausoleums, and columbarium services
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with Chardon Fire Department, Inc. for 2025-2027
• Ordinance authorizing a lease with Chardon Fire Department, Inc. for property at 108-111 South Hambden Street
• Discussion of Geauga Theater 2025 usage
• Hearing regarding a proposed rate hike by The Illuminating Company

City Council

The City of Chardon Safety Committee meeting is set for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. The agenda includes approval of the April 24, 2024 minutes, discussion of traffic safety concerns, discussion of crosswalk safety, and an executive session. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes – April 24, 2024
• Discuss Traffic Safety Concerns
• Discuss Crosswalk Safety
• Executive Session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests. They will consider a variance for a residential addition at Fox Pointe, final approval for a new Chipotle restaurant with a drive-thru and two parking-lot variances at 414 Water Street, and a request from Tractor Supply Company for a propane filling station (tabled until December).

• PC Case #24-276: Variance for 12'x14' enclosed porch encroaching rear setback at 210 Fox Pointe Drive
• PC Case #24-265/266/267/268: Final Development Plan and Architectural Review for new Chipotle restaurant with drive-thru at 414 Water Street (former Burger King), plus two variances for parking setbacks
• PC Case #24-229/230: Amendment to Concept Plan and use variance for Tractor Supply outdoor propane filling station at 540 Water Street (tabled until December)

City Council

The Water & Sewer Committee will meet on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. The agenda includes approving the April 24, 2024 minutes, considering an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) map and related projects, holding an executive session, and addressing any other business. The primary decision item is the proposed TIF map amendment.

• Approve minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting
• Consider amendment to the TIF map and related projects
• Executive session (closed portion of the meeting)
• Any other business

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a special session on November 14, 2024, to discuss pre-budget topics for 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists mainly of procedural items plus the budget discussion.

• Discuss pre-budget 2025 topics

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to review 2025 pre-budget items followed by a regular finance session. The body will consider several ordinances regarding employee insurance, cemetery fees, and parking regulations.

• Agreement with Cigna Healthcare for group medical insurance starting January 1, 2025
• Contract with Guardian for group dental, vision, and life insurance starting January 1, 2025
• Ordinance to amend charges for grave sites, mausoleums, and cemetery services
• Awarding the 2024 Sidewalk Infill and Maintenance Project to the lowest bidder
• Ordinance to amend parking violation charges and rules for the Chardon Square area

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and an executive session.

• Executive Session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a final development plan for a 159,935 sq. ft Meijer retail store and gas station. The body will also consider a lot split on Park Avenue and use variances for a propane station and an auto sales garage.

• Final development plan and architectural review for a 159,935 sq. ft Meijer store and gas station at Water Street and Loreto Dr.
• Final Development Plan approval for a lot split of a 26.2656 acre parcel at 367 Park Avenue.
• Concept Plan amendment and use variance for an outdoor propane filling station at 540 Water Street (Tractor Supply Company).
• Use variance for automobile sales, repair garage, and outdoor vehicle storage at 357 Washington Street.

City Council

City Council will discuss the adoption of a five-year capital improvement plan and set a date for 2025 pre-budget discussions. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding city property, infrastructure, and civil service rules.

• Adoption of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Land purchase agreement with Chardon Family Eye Care for 223 Center Street
• ODOT resurfacing of US-6 and South Street/Center Street (SR-44)
• Ordinance to increase penalties for property maintenance law violations
• Amendments to civil service competitive examination and appointment guidelines

City Council

The Service Committee will meet to discuss updates to city services and infrastructure. The body is reviewing potential rate increases for the cemetery and specific road intersections.

• Proposed columbarium rates and cemetery rate increases
• Intersection of E. King and Claridon Road
• Adding an additional Brush Collection in April
• Detectable warnings

City Council

The City Council's Legislative Committee will meet with the Civil Service Commission to discuss revisions to the Chapter 141 Civil Service System and Lateral Entry. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center.

• Discuss revisions to Chapter 141 Civil Service System
• Discuss Civil Service Commission changes
• Discuss Lateral Entry procedures
• Approval of September 12, 2024 Legislative Committee minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final development plan for a 159,935 sq. ft. Meijer retail store and a conditional use request for a gas station. The body will also review a concept plan amendment and landscaping variances for a property at 310 Park Drive.

• Meijer: Request for 159,935 sq. ft. retail store and gas station conditional use at Water Street and Loreto Dr.
• Meijer: Request for nine variances including fence height, lighting, parking space counts, and driveway width
• Meijer: Review of 11 sign deviations from Chapter 1149 of the Codified Ordinance
• 310 Park Inc.: Request for concept plan amendment at 310 Park Drive
• 310 Park Inc.: Request for two variances to waive interior parking landscaping requirements

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet to discuss tax levies and updates to codified ordinances. The body will also consider a proposal regarding a drainage structure replacement on South Street/Ravenna Road.

• Resolution to accept budget commission amounts and rates for tax levies
• Ordinance enacting June 2024 replacement pages to codified ordinances
• Ordinance consenting to ODOT replacing drainage structure GEA-44-14.93 on South Street/Ravenna Road

City Council

The Legislative Committee will meet on September 12, 2024, to discuss citywide animal regulations. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from June 21, 2023, and an executive session.

• Discussion of citywide animal regulations

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session on September 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Chardon Municipal Center. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 1, 2024 meeting and a public participation period.

• Approval of July 1, 2024 minutes
• Public participation period
• Regular session at 5:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street

City Council

The City of Chardon Finance Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the city's investment policy. The session will also include an executive session.

• Consideration of changes to Investment Policy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a request from Christopher Kurtz for a zoning variance. The applicant seeks to reduce the required front yard setback from 40 feet to 37 feet to build a residential front porch.

• PC Case #24-175: Variance request for 393 Sylvia Drive to reduce front yard setback to 37 feet

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to consider three resolutions regarding public infrastructure and maintenance. These items include the management of shade trees and the assessment of costs for street lighting and sidewalks.

• Resolution for control of blight and disease, planting, and trimming of shade trees in public rights of way
• Resolution of necessity for the assessment of street lighting
• Resolution of necessity for the assessment of sidewalks

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2025 tax budget. Following the hearing, the Council will meet in regular session to consider several legislative items including tax levies and fire department fees.

• Public Hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2025 tax budget
• Adoption of the 2025 Tax Budget
• Announcement of decision for Thistlecreek PRD Phase 2 subdivision plat and dedication
• Resolution to levy a tax in excess of the ten mill limitation
• Ordinance establishing fees for Chardon Fire Department emergency medical transport services effective August 1, 2024

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session at the Chardon Municipal Center. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• Approval of minutes from 05/6/24

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission will review three development proposals: a Chipotle remodel with a drive-thru at 414 Water Street, a 20.78-acre residential subdivision on North Hamden Street, and a school transportation facility refurbishment at 400 Washington Street. These reviews determine whether the projects meet city development standards, which will affect local traffic patterns, housing density, and district maintenance capacity. An informal discussion is also scheduled regarding a potential rescue mission location at 339 Washington Street.

• PC Case #24-114/115/116: Concept plan and conditional use review for a Chipotle remodel and drive-thru at 414 Water Street.
• PC Case #24-128: Record document approval for Phase 2 of the Thistlecreek Planned Residential Development on North Hamden Street (20.78 acres).
• PC Case #24-054/055/056/057: Concept plan and architectural review for a Chardon Local Schools transportation and maintenance facility at 400 Washington Street (6.56 acres).
• Informal discussion requested for a potential Geauga Faith Rescue Mission location at 339 Washington Street.

City Council

The Council will consider several legislative items including street maintenance and public improvements. The agenda also includes setting a date for the 2025 tax budget public hearing.

• Ordinance accepting public improvements dedicated by FLG-CHARDON, LLC
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with Ronyak Paving, Inc. for 2024 street maintenance and repair
• Resolution requesting a Certificate of Need from the Geauga County Auditor
• Setting a date for the 2025 tax budget public hearing (proposed for 7/11/24)
• Announcement of decision for Maple Trace Prd Phase 2A subdivision plat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a concept plan for a new school facilities project. The proposal involves refurbishing two existing buildings at 400 Washington Street for office, maintenance, and storage use.

• Concept Plan & Architectural Review for Chardon Schools Transportation and Maintenance Facility
• Refurbishment of two buildings totaling 21,840 sq. ft. at 400 Washington Street
• New parking area for school buses and staff on a 6.56-acre site

Other Boards and Commissions

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and address new business regarding grade tests for original appointments. The meeting includes an executive session.

• Review of grade tests for original appointment from the May 11, 2024 Civil Service Examination

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a new Chardon Schools transportation and maintenance facility at 400 Washington Street. Other items include a residential use variance on North Hambden Street and record document approval for the Maple Trace Phase 2A development.

• Chardon Schools Transportation and Maintenance Facility: refurbishment of two buildings (21,840 sq. ft.) at 400 Washington Street
• Use Variance request for residential on the first floor at 208 North Hambden Street
• Maple Trace Planned Residential Development Phase 2A record document approval for 40.11 acres on South St.
• Informal discussion regarding a potential future submittal for Meijer at Water Street and Meadowlands Drive/Loreto Way

Park & Recreation Board

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural items and reports. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests including a residential porch addition at 340 Sylvia Drive. Discussions also include new signage for Chardon Local Schools and a seasonal building at the football stadium. Additionally, the commission will revisit plans for a new school transportation and maintenance facility on Washington Street.

• Residential variance for a front porch addition at 340 Sylvia Drive
• Signage deviation for two electronic message centers at Chardon High School and Chardon Middle School
• Concept Plan for a 1,575 sq. ft. seasonal building at Chardon Local Schools football stadium
• Major Development plan to refurbish buildings for a new school transportation and maintenance facility at 400 Washington Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Thistle Creek subdivision plan. The Council is also considering amendments to the city's zoning map and the adoption of a new planning and zoning code. Additionally, members will review Victim Advocate job descriptions and a pump filtration building design.

• Text amendment to adopt a new Planning and Zoning Code
• Rezoning of Chardon Park Estates and South Hambden Street properties
• Amendment to the Thistle Creek subdivision preliminary plan
• Approval of Victim Advocate I and II job descriptions and pay plan amendments
• Design for pump filtration building along Maple Highlands Trail

City Council

The Chardon Safety Committee will meet on April 24, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Fire & EMS Levy and the approval of minutes from March 28, 2023.

• Discussion of Fire & EMS Levy
• Approval of March 28, 2023 minutes
• Executive Session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a new Chardon Schools transportation and maintenance facility at 400 Washington Street. Other items include a residential addition on Canfield Drive and a proposed walking path removal for a Thistlecreek Development LLC project.

• Chardon Local Schools: Concept Plan and 8 variances for a new transportation and maintenance facility at 400 Washington Street
• Kelly Feller: Variance for a 16’x 16’ residential addition at 215 Canfield Drive
• Thistlecreek Development LLC: Amendment to remove a walking path from a 20.78-acre development on North Hamden St.

City Council

The Chardon City Council will review several emergency ordinances during its April 11 meeting. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance adopting a new planning and zoning code, amendments to the city zoning map, and regulations for recreational marijuana sales alongside a six-month moratorium on related applications. Council members will also consider agreements for countywide prosecution services and 9-1-1 coordination per Ohio Revised Code 128.08, plus a resolution to transfer municipal funds for 2024. These changes would update local land-use rules, establish guidelines for cannabis businesses, and adjust how the city handles legal services, emergency dispatch, and budget allocations.

• Second reading of an ordinance adopting a new planning and zoning code
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the city zoning map to rezone specific parcels
• New Chapter 751 ordinance regulating recreational marijuana sales and extending a six-month moratorium on related applications
• Ordinance authorizing participation in the ODOT cooperative purchasing program
• Resolution approving the countywide 9-1-1 plan per Ohio Revised Code 128.08

City Council

The Service Committee will meet to review the scope of the 2024 Street Maintenance Program. The committee will also review all Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and miscellaneous projects for the 2024–2025 period.

• Review of 2024 Street Maintenance Program scope
• Review of all CIP and miscellaneous projects for 2024–2025

City Council

The Safety Committee will meet to discuss the renewal of the Fire Department contract and receive an update on replacing an aerial ladder truck. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and a scheduled executive session.

• Renewal of the Fire Department Contract
• Update on Replacement of Aerial Ladder Truck

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a sign deviation request for a temporary development sign at 745 South Street. The commission will also review proposed exterior renovations for Chips Clubhouse at 214 Fifth Avenue.

• Sign deviation request for Maple Trace subdivision at 745 South Street
• Architectural review for vinyl siding installation at 214 Fifth Avenue
• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code and Zoning Map. The agenda also includes a request from Buckeye Relief to allow an adult-use marijuana dispensary in the city. Additionally, council will consider leasing 106 Water Street and accepting NOPEC grant funds.

• Public hearing on proposed Planning and Zoning Code amendments
• Request for legislation to allow an adult-use marijuana dispensary
• Ordinance to lease 106 Water Street to Fine Arts Association, Inc.
• First reading of ordinance adopting a new Planning and Zoning Code
• Acceptance of NOPEC 2024 Energized Community Grant funds

Other Boards and Commissions

The Chardon Civil Service Commission will meet on March 13, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the addition of a patrol officer.

• Discussion about adding a patrol officer

City Council

The Economic Development Committee will meet at the Municipal Center. The meeting includes an introduction and update on Retail Strategies and a discussion regarding their contract.

• Retail Strategies Introduction and Update
• Discussion of Retail Strategies’ Contract
• Executive Session

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a special session to discuss the fiscal year 2024 annual budget. The council will also consider an ordinance for city appropriations and an amendment to the classification and pay plan. Additionally, the termination of the G-TV contract is on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2024 Annual Budget
• Ordinance for annual appropriations through December 31, 2024
• Amendment to Classification and Pay Plan
• Consideration of G-TV contract termination

City Council

The Water and Sewer Committee will meet at the Municipal Center to review previous minutes and receive an update on EPA mandates regarding lead service line connections. The committee also intends to discuss the Water Street sanitary sewer in relation to Willo Tree PRD.

• Update on EPA Mandates of Lead Service Line Connections
• Discussion of Water Street Sanitary Sewer and Willo Tree PRD
• Executive Session

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a proposal to amend the city's zoning map to align with code revisions. The agenda also includes a conditional use request for an axe throwing facility at 217 Cherry Avenue and a sign deviation for a golf-themed roof sign.

• Zoning map amendment to reclassify C-1, RC, and R-4 districts
• Conditional use request for axe throwing at 217 Cherry Avenue
• Sign deviation for a 3-D golf ball roof sign at 214 Fifth Avenue

Other Boards and Commissions

The City of Chardon Tax Incentive Review Council will meet to discuss and take action on several TIF and RID districts. This includes the Redwood TIF and multiple RID districts including Hidden Glen, Cider Mill, Windemere & Willow-Tree, and Thistle Creek. The council will also approve minutes from March 6, 2023.

• Redwood TIF district action
• Hidden Glen RID district action
• Cider Mill RID district action
• Windemere & Willow-Tree RID district action
• Thistle Creek RID district action

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several legislative items including a sanitary improvement project and subdivision decisions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding personnel requirements and liquor permit objections.

• Resolution awarding Center Street Sanitary Improvement Project to Digioia Suburban Excavating
• Ordinance accepting public improvements dedicated by FLG-Chardon, LLC
• Consideration of D5 Liquor Permit for Zeppes of Chardon at 110 Cherry Avenue
• Announcement of decision for Willo Tree Subdivision Phase I PRD Preliminary Plan Approval
• Announcement of decision for Maple Trace PRD Phase I subdivision plat

City Council

The Chardon Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2024 draft budget and accept minutes from November 15, 2023. The committee also has an executive session scheduled.

• Discussion of the 2024 draft budget
• Acceptance of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Executive session

Planning Commission

The commission will consider record documents for the 40.11-acre Maple Trace development on South St. It will also review a preliminary plan for Phase 1 of the Willo Tree subdivision, which includes 49 homes. Additionally, the city proposes an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code.

• Maple Trace PRD record document approval (40.11 acres)
• Willo Tree Phase 1 preliminary plan for 49 homes
• Text amendment to the City of Chardon Planning and Zoning Code

Other Boards and Commissions

The Records Commission will meet at the Chardon Municipal Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 20, 2023, and discussion of new business.

• Approval of July 20, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of new business
• Setting the date for the next meeting

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes electing a Chairman and Secretary and approving previous minutes. Members will also establish the meeting schedule for 2024.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of minutes
• Setting 2024 meeting schedule

City Council

Newly elected council members will be sworn in at the start of the meeting. The session includes discussions on planning and zoning code text amendments and an ordinance regarding insurance coverage.

• Swearing in of newly elected City Council members
• Public hearing for Planning and Zoning Code text amendments scheduled for March 14, 2024
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with Seibertneck Insurance Partners for various insurance coverages
• Resolution authorizing the sale of unneeded or obsolete municipal property via internet auction
• Motion for correction to Ordinance 3261