Chardon, OH
ChardonOH averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$274,500 Typical home value $391,564 +5.8% yr/yr · +32.2% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Park & Recreation Board
Chardon Park & Recreation Board to hold regular session
The board will meet to review the Recreation Director’s report and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
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Municipal Center Conference Room A, Chardon
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Park & Recreation Board
Regular Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Recreation Director’s Report
4.
Public Participation
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Executive Session
8.
Any Other Business
9.
Adjournment
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
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Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
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Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
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Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Reuniones recientes
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission reviews development plan and variances for 00 Industrial Parkway
The Commission will consider a Final Development Plan and several zoning code variances for the property at 00 Industrial Parkway. Additionally, the Community Development Administrator will demonstrate a new interactive GIS map.
- Final Development Plan and variances for 00 Industrial Parkway (parcel 10-089710)
- Building setback, parking setback, and design requirement variances
- Demonstration of new City of Chardon interactive GIS map
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves residential rezoning and Willo Tree Phase II
The Commission approved a zoning change for a residential development at 401 Park Drive and the final development plan for Phase II of the Willo Tree project. It also approved plans for a new pocket park funded by a grant and donations.
- Approved rezoning of 2.8112 acres at 401 Park Drive from Industrial to R-3 Medium Density Residence (7-0)
- Approved final development plan for Willo Tree Phase II, contingent on a future landscape plan (7-0)
- Approved plans for a new pocket park totaling $627,000 (7-0)
- Approved July 28, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Minutes - August 25, 2026
-
Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
-
Chair Review of Procedure of Hearing
-
Swearing in of City Staff
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
A.
PC Case #26-015: Applicant, Kevin Malone, has applied for Final
Development Plan approval and variances from the building setback, parking
setback and design requirements of the zoning code for the property located
at 00 Industrial Parkway (parcel 10-089710).
9.
Any Other Business
A.
Interactive GIS Map - Demonstration of new City of Chardon interactive GIS
map by Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody.
10.
Comments
11.
Adjournment
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CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2026
Members Present:
Andrew Blackley, Chairman
Richard Dietz
Robert Emmons
Lene Hill
Dan Meleski
Randy Sharpe
Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman
Members Absent
Also Present:
Doug Courtney, City Engineer
Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director
Rollin Cooke III
George Davis, ProBuilt Homes
Jonathan Holody, Community Development
Administrator
Dustin Keeney, Polaris Engineering & Surveying
Robert Landies
Rebecca Repasky, Secretary
Adam Rogers, Parks & Recreation Director
Allison Wilson, Geauga Maple Leaf
Benjamin Young, City Manager
Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Mr. Sharpe made a motion to approve the July 28, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mr. Meleski.
Roll was called. The vote carried 7-0.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present
to sign in and swore in City Staff.
OLD BUSINESS - none.
NEW BUSINESS
PC Case #26-013: Mr. Holody explained the applicant, George Davis, is requesting a zoning amendment
to change the zoning district classification of 2.8112 acres of land from “I-Industrial” to “R-3” Medium
Density Residence” and lot split and consolidation at 401 Park Drive. Mr. Holody said this will be seven
(7) two-dwelling units and one (1) single-family dwelling unit. Mr. Holody explained eight (8) factors in
the zoning code are needed to be considered by Planning Commission an …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 16:15
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to consider 2027 annual appropriations
The Finance Committee will discuss the city's expenditure process and annual appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2027. The body will also consider updates to various city rates, fees, and programs.
- ORD. 3373: Annual appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2027
- Updates to utility rates and fees
- Updates to zoning and permits rates and fees
- Parks Sponsorship Program
- Repeal of sidewalk assessment
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Finance Committee
Special Session
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:15 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
August 5, 2026
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A.
Discuss Review of Expenditure Process
B.
ORD. 3373: AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE
CITY OF CHARDON, STATE OF OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
C.
Consider Updates to Utility Rates and Fees
D.
Consider Updates to Zoning/Permits Rates and Fees
E.
Consider Parks Sponsorship Program
F.
Consider Repeal Sidewalk Assessment
5.
Executive Session
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
Chardon Council to vote on rezoning 401 Park Drive from Industrial to R-3 residential
Chardon City Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:15 PM in Council Chambers at the Chardon Municipal Center. A public hearing will be held first on a zoning amendment to change 2.8112 acres at 401 Park Drive from "I – Industrial" to "R-3 Medium Density Residence," along with a lot split and consolidation there. The regular session that follows includes ordinances on that rezoning, a school security officer position, a part-time patrol officers' union contract, and a resolution on the North Street Rehabilitation contract with ODOT, plus new business items on grants and a possible Geauga Theater sale.
- Public hearing and ORD. 3367: rezoning 401 Park Drive (parcels 10-097011 and part of 10-097010) from Industrial to R-3 Medium Density Residential
- ORD. NO. 3368: create the position of School Security Officer under Chapter 137, Personnel Regulations
- ORD. NO. 3369: collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (part-time patrol officers)
- RES. NO. 26-26: final resolution approving the City's contract with ODOT for North Street Rehabilitation (PID No. 121574)
- New Business: accept a State Grant for Pocket Park, accept a County Opioid Grant, move ancillary insurances (dental, vision, life) to MetLife, and consider authorizing negotiation of a final contract for sale of Geauga Theater
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City Council
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:15 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
The Council of the City of Chardon will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM to
allow the public the opportunity to comment regarding a
zoning amendment to change the zoning district
classification of 2.8112 acres of land from “I –
Industrial” to “R-3 Medium Density Residence" and Lot
Split & Consolidation at 401 Park Drive, Chardon.
The Council of the City of Chardon will meet in Regular
Session immediately following the Public Hearing,
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Approval of Minutes
A.
September 10, 2026 Regular Session
B.
September 17, 2026 Special Session
5.
RES. 25-26: Resolution of Appreciation - Dominick Durante
6.
Manager’s Report
7.
Planning Commission Report
8.
Council Committee Reports
9.
Hearing of Persons Before Council
A.
Those Persons on the Agenda
B.
General Public
10.
Old Business
11.
New Business
A.
Accept State Grant for Pocket Park
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B.
Accept County Opioid Grant for direct service linkage, care coordination,
and system navigation support to eligible individuals.
C.
Authorize the City Manager to begin the process of moving the City's
ancillary insurances (dental, vision, life) to MetLife.
D.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a final contract for sale
of Geauga Theater.
12.
Legisla …
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 16:00
General
Chardon Civil Service Commission to discuss adding a patrol officer
The Chardon Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Conference Room A at the Chardon Municipal Center. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion under New Business about adding a patrol officer. The agenda also lists an executive session and an any-other-business item, but gives no details on either.
- New Business: discuss adding a patrol officer
- Executive Session listed with no stated topic
- Old Business listed with no items specified
- Any Other Business listed with no items specified
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Civil Service Commission
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A.
Discuss adding a patrol officer
5.
Executive Session
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on Chardon Square commercial event permit
The Chardon City Council is holding a special session to consider a special event/assemblage permit for commercial activity on Chardon Square on October 10, 2026. The agenda also includes an executive session and other business, with no other substantive items listed.
- Special event permit EVNT-26-24 for commercial activity on Chardon Square on October 10, 2026
- Applicant: Jamie Foster
- Executive session scheduled
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves special event permit for Strong Social
City Council approved a permit for Jamie Foster to conduct commercial activity on Chardon Square for a women's wellness event. The council also held two executive sessions to discuss the purchase or sale of public property.
- Approved Special Event/Assemblage Permit Application EVNT-26-24 for October 10, 2026 (Unanimous)
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City Council
Special Session
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Special Event/Assemblage Permit Application Number EVNT-26-24.
Applicant Jamie Foster is seeking permission to conduct commercial activity
on Chardon Square on October 10, 2026.
4.
Executive Session
5.
Any Other Business
6.
Adjournment
________________________
AMY DAY
Clerk of Council
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SPECIAL SESSION
September 17, 2026
The Council of the City of Chardon met in Special Session on
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM in Council Chambers of
the Chardon Municipal Center.
Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll
call.
Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha,
Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Daniel Meleski, Heather Means,
Steven Yaney.
Members of Council absent: none.
Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of
Council Amy Day, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj,
Planning
and
Zoning
Administrator
Jonathan
Holody,
Law
Director Benjamin Chojnacki, Jamie Foster, Elizabeth Bolander,
Hannah Maxwell, Adam Fleder, Rick Solon, Angela Hansen, Randy
Hansen, Ann Fairhurst, Eric Tapaker.
Regarding a Special Event/Assemblage Permit Application Number
EVNT-26-24 by applicant Jamie Foster seeking permission to
conduct commercial activity on Chardon Square on October 10,
2026, City Manager Ben Young explained that if commercial
activity is requested as part of an event, Council approval is
required.
Jamie Foster introduced her event, Strong Social, scheduled
for October 10th is a women’s community event geared towards
wellness with a social aspect. She explained that the event
includes a 30-minute beginner workout highlighted by a local
gym instructor followed by light refreshments afterwards.
Ms. Means mov …
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30
Shade Tree Commission
Chardon Shade Tree Commission meets; agenda is procedural only
The Chardon Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular session with a standard agenda covering call to order, minutes approval, public participation, old and new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed on the agenda.
- No specific items listed beyond standard procedural agenda
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Shade Tree Commission
Regular Session
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Public Participation
4.
Old Business
5.
New Business
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
El Concejo discute cambios de zonificación y el acuerdo para oficiales de seguridad escolar
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon considerará una enmienda de zonificación para 401 Park Drive y una resolución para proporcionar oficiales de seguridad escolar. La reunión también incluye una solicitud de permiso de actividad comercial en Chardon Square y la fijación de una fecha para la revisión del presupuesto de 2027.
- Enmienda de zonificación para 2.8112 acres en 40 01 Park Drive de Industrial a Residencia de Densidad Media
- Resolución 23-26 para proporcionar un Oficial de Recursos Escolares y un Oficial de Seguridad Escolar
- Permiso de Evento Especial EVNT-26-24 para actividad comercial en Chardon Square
- Resolución 24-26 para aceptar montos y tarifas de la comisión presupuestaria
- Anuncio de decisión para Willo Tree Planned Residential Development Phase II
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✓ Decidido: Council approves school safety officer agreement and 2027 tax levies
City Council approved an agreement with the Chardon Local School District to provide a school resource officer and a new school safety officer. Council also certified the 2027 tax levies and approved the final development plan for Phase II of the Willo Tree residential project.
- Approved agreement for School Resource Officer and School Safety Officer (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-26 to certify 2027 tax levies to the County Auditor (unanimous)
- Approved Announcement of Decision for Willo Tree Planned Residential Development Phase II (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 38’ building setback for Willo Tree sublot 103 (unanimous)
- Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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# City Council
Regular Session Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
## Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
-August 13, 2026 Regular Session
5. Manager’s Report
6. Planning Commission Report
7. Council Committee Reports
A. Water/Sewer Committee (Blackley*/Chuha)
B. Legislative Committee (Martin*/Blackley)
C. Park & Recreation Board (Chuha/Martin)
8. Hearing of Persons Before Council
A. Those Persons on the Agenda -Abigale Blashinsky-Provide Update on Holiday Market
B. General Public
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Special Event/Assemblage Permit Application Number EVNT-26-24. Applicant Jamie Foster is seeking permission to conduct commercial activity on Chardon Square on October 10, 2026.
B. Set date for a public hearing to allow the public the opportunity to comment regarding a zoning amendment to change the zoning district classification of
2.8112 acres of land from “I – Industrial” to “R-3 Medium Density Residence" and Lot Split & Consolidation at 401 Park Drive, Chardon. (October 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM)
C. Set date for Special Session to review the 2027 budget.
D. Consider Announcement of Decision for Willo Tree Planned Residential Development Phase II-Final Development Plan Approval.
11. Legislation
A. RES. NO. 23-26: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHARDON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OF …
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REGULAR SESSION
September 10, 2026
The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday,
September 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Chardon
Municipal Center.
Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call.
Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha,
Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski,
Steven Yaney.
Members of Council absent: none.
Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director
Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin
Chojnacki, Police Lieutenant Matt Delisa, City Engineer Doug
Courtney, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody,
Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Bill Hess, Abigale
Blashinsky, Rollin Cooke III, Dustin Keeney, Allison Wilson, Ed
Slusarski.
Mayor Grau asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 9/11
terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Blackley moved and Mrs. Chuha seconded to approve the minutes
of the August 13, 2026 Regular Session as presented. Upon roll
call vote the motion passed unanimously.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Young reported on the status of the requests for proposals for
the Geauga Theater, explaining that the City received four
proposals for the Geauga Theater. Two finalists are Curtain 440
and Fairmount Center for the Arts. A special meeting for C …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 11:00
Legislative Committee
Committee to consider rebranding proposal
The Chardon Legislative Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and consider a rebranding proposal. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Consider rebranding proposal
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Legislative Committee
Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes - March 30, 2026
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A.
Consider Rebranding Proposal
5.
Executive Session
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
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Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 10:00
Water & Sewer Committee
Committee reviews water/sewer code, fees, rates, and development fee
The Chardon Water & Sewer Committee is meeting to review proposed structural changes to the utility code, general utility fees, water and sewer rates, and the sewer system development fee. These items are under discussion and no final decisions are noted on the agenda.
- Review Part 1 - Code Structural Changes
- Review Part 2 - General Utility Fees
- Review Part 3 - Water and Sewer Rates
- Review Part 4 - Sewer System Development Fee
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Water & Sewer Committee
Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Acceptance of Minutes - April 14, 2026
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A.
Review Part 1 - Code Structural Changes
B.
Review Part -2 - General Utility Fees
C.
Review Part 3 - Water and Sewer Rates
D.
Review Part 4 - Sewer System Development Fee
5.
Executive Session
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 17:30
Park & Recreation Board
La Junta de Parques de Chardon se reúne; la agenda contiene únicamente asuntos procesales rutinarios
La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Chardon llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una agenda estándar que incluye la aprobación de actas, un informe del director y asuntos antiguos/nuevos. No se enumeran decisiones específicas, propuestas ni montos de dinero, por lo que la reunión parece ser de naturaleza procesal.
- Lugar de la reunión: Chardon Pool, 316 Maple Avenue
- Periodo de participación pública programado
- Sesión ejecutiva en la agenda
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Park & Recreation Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Chardon Pool - 316 Maple Avenue
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Public Participation
4.
Rec Director's Report
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Executive Session
8.
Any Other Business
9.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación evaluará un cambio de zonificación y el plan final para la Fase II de Willo Tree
La Comisión de Planificación de Chardon celebrará una sesión ordinaria para considerar dos casos de desarrollo: una enmienda de zonificación y división de parcela en 401 Park Drive, y la aprobación final de la Fase II del Desarrollo Residencial Planificado Willo Tree. La comisión también recibirá una presentación sobre el Plan Actualizado de Parques de Bolsillo de Chardon. La reunión incluye temas procedimentales como la aprobación de las actas y la juramentación del personal.
- Caso de la Comisión de Planificación #2026-013: Enmienda de zonificación para 2.8112 acres en 401 Park Drive de I-Industrial a R-3 Residencia de Densidad Media, más división y consolidación de parcelas
- Caso de la Comisión de Planificación #2026-014: Aprobación del Plan de Desarrollo Final para la Fase II del Desarrollo Residencial Planificado Willo Tree en el lado sur de Water Street (parcelas 10-165740, 10-165741, 10-165742)
- Presentación del Plan Actualizado de Parques de Bolsillo de Chardon por Adam Rodgers, Director de Parques y Recreación
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves 100% parking variance for salon at 135 Main St.
The Planning Commission approved a variance to allow a 100% reduction in off-street parking requirements for a salon at 135 Main Street, despite the code allowing only up to 80%. The decision was based on the building's age, low parking demand around the Square, and the applicant's argument that the requirements don't fit the situation. The motion carried 7-0.
- Approved variance for 100% parking reduction at 135 Main Street (7-0)
- Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0, Sharpe abstained)
Council Chambers, Chardon
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Minutes - July 28, 2026
4.
Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
5.
Chair Review of Procedure of Hearing
6.
Swearing in of City Staff
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
A.
PC Case #2026-013: Applicant, George Davis, has applied for a zoning
amendment to change the zoning district classification of 2.8112 acres of
land from “I – Industrial” to “R-3 Medium Density Residence" and Lot Split
& Consolidation at 401 Park Drive, Chardon.
B.
PC Case #2026-014: Applicant, Willo Tree Development Inc., is requesting
Final Development Plan approval of Phase II of the Willo Tree Planned
Residential Development located at the south side of Water Street (parcel
nos. 10-165740, 10-165741, and 10-165742).
9.
Any Other Business
A.
Chardon Pocket Park - Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Adam
Rodgers of the updated Chardon Pocket Park Plan.
10.
Comments
11.
Adjournment
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CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2026
Members Present:
Andrew Blackley, Chairman
Richard Dietz
Robert Emmons
Lene Hill
Dan Meleski
Randy Sharpe
Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman
Members Absent
Also Present:
Doug Courtney, City Engineer
Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director
Phil and Marci King
Rebecca Repasky, Secretary
Allison Wilson, Geauga Maple Leaf
Ben Young, City Manager
Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Mr. Meleski made a motion to approve the June 23, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mrs. Hill.
Roll was called. Mr. Sharpe abstained. The vote carried 6-0.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present
to sign in and swore in City Staff.
OLD BUSINESS - none.
NEW BUSINESS
PC Case #26-012: Mr. Young explained the applicant, Thomas Paul, is requesting a variance to section
1151.03 to allow for an exception to off-street parking requirements at 135 Main Street. Mr. Young
explained this property came before Planning Commission for a vertical lot split to expand the business.
Mr. Young said the code requires two (2) parking spaces per salon chair. There is a provision in the code
for the uptown district that up to 80% of parking can be reduced – the applicant is asking for 100%. Mr.
Young pointed out that this property is all building and no parking lot and the 150 year old building was
there before the zoning code. Mr …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Committee
Committee to discuss economic development assistance request
The Chardon Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive an update from Retail Strategies, and discuss a request for economic development assistance in executive session. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the Retail Strategies update and the assistance request.
- Update from Retail Strategies
- Executive session to discuss request for economic development assistance
- Approval of minutes from February 13, 2026
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Economic Development Committee
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Acceptance of Minutes
A.
February 13, 2026
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A.
Update from Retail Strategies
5.
Executive Session
A.
Discuss Request for Economic Development Assistance
6.
Any Other Business
7.
Adjournment
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre los planes revisados de Pocket Park y permisos de licencias de alcohol
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon llevará a cabo una sesión regular para considerar varios puntos, incluyendo la aprobación de planes revisados para Pocket Park, posibles objeciones a permisos de licencias de alcohol, y múltiples ordenanzas y resoluciones. La agenda incluye aprobaciones rutinarias, informes y legislación sobre fondos municipales, control de árboles de sombra, alumbrado público, aceras y actualizaciones de semáforos.
- Considerar la aprobación de los planes revisados de Pocket Park
- Considerar objeciones a los permisos de venta minorista de alcohol Clase C y D que vencen el 1 de octubre de 2026
- Considerar objeciones al nuevo permiso de alcohol C-1 para Ohio CVS Stores en 296 Center Street
- ORD. NO. 3365 - creación y cierre de fondos municipales, enmienda del Capítulo 123
- RES. NO 22-26 - contrato con el Ohio DOT para actualizaciones de semáforos en toda la ciudad (PID 120815)
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City Council
Regular Session
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
- July 9, 2026 Public Hearing
- July 9, 2026 Regular Session
5. Manager’s Report
6. Planning Commission Report
7. Council Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee - (Meleski*/Yaney)
B. Economic Development Committee (Means*/Meleski)
8. Hearing of Persons Before Council
A. Those Persons on the Agenda
B. General Public
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Consider Approval of Pocket Park Revised Plans
B. Consider any objections to all Class C and D retail liquor permits expiring on
October 1, 2026
C. Consider any objections to a new C-1 liquor permit for Ohio CVS Stores -
296 Center Street.
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11. Legislation
A. ORD. NO. 3365 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION
AND CLOSURE OF VARIOUS CITY FUNDS AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 123, FINANCE DIRECTOR, OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON, OHIO TO CLARIFY
POWERS OF THE OFFICE AND AUTHORIZED CITY FUNDS.
B. RES. NO 19-26 - A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL
OF BLIGHT AND DISEASE OF SHADE TREES WITHIN PUBLIC
RIGHTS OF WAY AND FOR PLANTING, MAINTAINING, TRIMMING
AND REMOVING SHADE TREES IN AND ALONG THE STREETS OF
THE CITY OF CHARDON; AUTHORIZING THE SHADE TREE
COMMISSION TO SO PROVIDE DURING THE YEAR OF 2026;
ESTABLISHING A SINGLE DISTRICT FOR SAID PURPOSE IN
ACC …
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to discuss city funds consolidation
The Chardon Finance Committee is meeting to discuss consolidating city funds. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a possible executive session.
- Discussion of City Funds Consolidation
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Finance Committee
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes - March 2, 2026
3. Old Business
4. New Business
A. City Funds Consolidation
5. Executive Session
6. Any Other Business
7. Adjournment
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisará la variación de estacionamiento para 135 Main Street
La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá para discutir una solicitud de variación con respecto a los requisitos de estacionamiento fuera de la calle. La comisión también revisará y aprobará las actas de la reunión del 23 de junio de 2026.
- Caso de la PC n.º 26-012: Solicitud de variación para estacionamiento fuera de la calle en 135 Main Street (parcela n.º 10-165944)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves parking variance for 135 Main Street
The Planning Commission approved a variance for 135 Main Street regarding off-street parking requirements. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.
- Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved parking variance for 135 Main Street (7-0)
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes - June 23, 2026
4. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
5. Chair Review of Procedure of Hearing
6. Swearing in of City Staff
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A. PC Case #26-012: Applicant, Thomas Paul, is requesting a Variance to
Section 1151.03 to allow for an exception to off-street parking requirements
at 135 Main Street, Chardon (parcel no. 10-165944).
9. Any Other Business
10. Comments
11. Adjournment
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CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2026
Members Present:
Andrew Blackley, Chairman
Richard Dietz
Robert Emmons
Lene Hill
Dan Meleski
Randy Sharpe
Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman
Members Absent
Also Present:
Doug Courtney, City Engineer
Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director
Phil and Marci King
Rebecca Repasky, Secretary
Allison Wilson, Geauga Maple Leaf
Ben Young, City Manager
Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Mr. Meleski made a motion to approve the June 23, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mrs. Hill.
Roll was called. Mr. Sharpe abstained. The vote carried 6-0.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present
to sign in and swore in City Staff.
OLD BUSINESS - none.
NEW BUSINESS
PC Case #26-012: Mr. Young explained the applicant, Thomas Paul, is requesting a variance to section
1151.03 to allow for an exception to off-street parking requirements at 135 Main Street. Mr. Young
explained this property came before Planning Commission for a vertical lot split to expand the business.
Mr. Young said the code requires two (2) parking spaces per salon chair. There is a provision in the code
for the uptown district that up to 80% of parking can be reduced – the applicant is asking for 100%. Mr.
Young pointed out that this property is all building and no parking lot and the 150 year old building was
there before the zoning code. Mr …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
El Concejo considerará una resolución para una exención de impuestos de zona empresarial con Eye Stud, LLC.
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon se reunirá el 9 de julio de 2026 para discutir asuntos rutinarios, como la aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de junio y la recepción de informes del gerente, la comisión de planificación y la junta de parques y recreación. El concejo considerará la adopción del presupuesto tributario de 2027. Un punto clave de la agenda es la Resolución 18-26, que autorizaría al gerente municipal a celebrar un acuerdo de zona empresarial para la exención de impuestos sobre bienes inmuebles con Eye Stud, LLC y declarar una emergencia. La reunión también incluirá una audiencia pública y otros asuntos estándar.
- Adoptar el Presupuesto Tributario de 2027
- Resolución 18-26: autorizar un acuerdo de exención de impuestos de zona empresarial con Eye Stud, LLC y declarar una emergencia
- Aprobar las actas de la Sesión Ordinaria del 11 de junio de 2026 y la Sesión Especial del 18 de junio de 2026
- Informe del Gerente
- Informe de la Comisión de Planificación
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City Council
Regular Session
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
- June 11, 2026 Regular Session
- June 18, 2026 Special Session
5. Manager’s Report
6. Planning Commission Report
7. Council Committee Reports
A. Park & Recreation Board - (Chuha/Martin)
8. Hearing of Persons Before Council
A. Those Persons on the Agenda
B. General Public
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Consider Adoption of the 2027 Tax Budget
11. Legislation
A. RES. 18-26: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT FOR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT WITH EYE STUD, LLC AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
12. Review of Expenditures
13. Executive Session
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14. Any Other Business
A. Council Committee Assignments
15. Adjournment
________________________
AMY DAY
Clerk of Council
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto fiscal propuesto para 2027
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para permitir que los residentes comenten sobre el presupuesto fiscal propuesto para el año fiscal 2027.
- Audiencia pública con respecto al presupuesto fiscal propuesto para el año fiscal 2027
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Public Hearing
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:15 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. The Council of the City of Chardon will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 9,
2026, at 6:15 PM in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center to provide the
public an opportunity to comment regarding the City of Chardon’s proposed tax budget
for fiscal year 2027.
________________________
AMY DAY
Clerk of Council
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
General
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
Shade Tree Commission
La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Chardon se reúne sin temas específicos en la agenda
La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra llevará a cabo una sesión regular con únicamente elementos procesales estándar en la agenda: llamada al orden, aprobación de actas, participación pública, asuntos pendientes, asuntos nuevos, cualquier otro asunto y clausura. No se enumeran propuestas, ordenanzas ni partidas financieras específicas para discusión o decisión.
- No se enumeran temas específicos; la agenda consiste únicamente en encabezados procesales estándar.
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Shade Tree Commission
Regular Session
Monday, July 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Participation
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Any Other Business
7. Adjournment
The City complies with ADA requirements.
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 17:30
Park & Recreation Board
La Junta de Parques y Recreación se reúne con agenda estándar
Esta es una reunión procedimental sin decisiones ni discusiones específicas enumeradas. La agenda incluye puntos rutinarios como la aprobación de actas, un informe del director de recreación y la participación ciudadana. No se identifican acciones notables.
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Regular Session
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Mel Harder Park
12519 Chardon Windsor Road
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Recreation Director’s Report
4. Public Participation
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Executive Session
8. Any Other Business
9. Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Uso condicional y varianza para vivienda bifamiliar en 220 Claridon Road
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre cuatro nuevos asuntos comerciales: el plan de desarrollo final para un estacionamiento, la consolidación de lotes y el plan final revisado para un edificio comercial, un certificado de uso condicional y una varianza para una vivienda bifamiliar, y una división/consolidación de lotes para una propiedad propiedad de la ciudad. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Plan de Desarrollo Final para el estacionamiento en 373 Washington Street (Chardon Custom Polymers, PC Case #26-2008)
- Consolidación de Lotes y Plan de Desarrollo Final revisado para el nuevo edificio comercial en 223 Center Street (Cold Harbor Building Company, PC Case #26-009)
- Certificado de Uso Condicional para vivienda bifamiliar y Varianza a la Sección 1133.05(a) para el retiro lateral de 4 pies y 3 pulgadas en 220 Claridon Road (PC Case #26-010)
- Aprobación de División y Consolidación de Lotes para 108 South Street (City of Chardon, PC Case #26-2011)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves four development and zoning requests
The Planning Commission approved a new parking lot at 373 Washington Street and a lot split for a municipal parking lot at 108 South Street. It also approved a revised commercial building plan at 223 Center Street and a conditional use certificate for a two-family dwelling at 200 Claridon Road, both with specific conditions.
- Approved parking lot construction at 373 Washington Street (6-0)
- Approved lot consolidation and revised building plan at 223 Center Street, conditioned on submission of stamped engineer site and landscape plans (6-0)
- Approved conditional use certificate and setback variance for two-family dwelling at 200 Claridon Road, conditioned on a professional survey and potential City Council sidewalk waiver (5-1)
- Approved lot split and consolidation for municipal parking lot at 108 South Street (6-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
Council Chambers, Chardon
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes - May 26, 2026
4. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
5. Chair Review of Procedure of Hearing
6. Swearing in of City Staff
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A. PC Case #26-2008: Applicant, Chardon Custom Polymers, is requesting
Final Development Plan approval to construct a parking lot at 373
Washington Street.
B. PC Case # 26-009: Applicant, Dale Griffis (Cold Harbor Building Company,
is rerequesting Lot Consolidation and revised Final Development Plan
approval for a new commercial building at 223 Center Street.
C. PC Case #26-010: Applicant, William Daubert, is requesting a Conditional
Use Certificate for a two-family dwelling and a Variance to Section
1133.05(a) to allow a side setback of four (4) feet three (3) inches at 220
Claridon Road, Chardon (parcel no. 10-033000).
D. PC Case #26-2011: Applicant, City of Chardon, requesting Lot Split and
Consolidation approval for 108 South Street (ppn 10-709590).
9. Any Other Business
10. Comments
11. Adjournment
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CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2026
Members Present:
Andrew Blackley, Chairman
Richard Dietz
Robert Emmons
Lene Hill
Dan Meleski
Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman
Members Absent
Randy Sharpe
Also Present:
Paul Callitsis, Chardon Custom Polymers
Doug Courtney, City Engineer
Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director
William Daubert
Dale Griffis, Cold Harbor Building Company
Jay Hargis
George Hess, Buckley Group
Jonathan Holody, Community Development
Administrator
Rebecca Repasky, Secretary
Allison Wilson, Geauga Maple Leaf
Ben Young, City Manager
Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Mr. Meleski made a motion to approve the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mrs. Hill.
Roll was called. The vote carried 6-0.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present
to sign in and swore in City Staff.
OLD BUSINESS - none.
NEW BUSINESS
PC Case #26-008: Mr. Holody explained the applicant, Chardon Custom Polymers, is requesting Final
Development Plan approval to construct a parking lot at 373 Washington Street. The parking lot will have
twenty-eight (28) spaces, the perimeter will be curbed and it will include one (1) landscaped island. The
parking lot will be asphalt. The right-of-way set back requirements are met. The City Engineer recommends
approval with comments that include the asphalt be 5” to be addressed at construction …
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 18:30
General
El Concejo entrevistará a candidatos para llenar el asiento vacante
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon llevará a cabo entrevistas para un puesto vacante en el concejo, luego entrará en sesión ejecutiva antes de realizar un nombramiento para llenar la vacante.
- Entrevistas para el puesto vacante del concejo: Cole Kornell, Matt Wasylyk, Michael Williams, Steven Yaney
- Sesión ejecutiva programada antes de la votación del nombramiento
- Nombramiento para llenar la vacante del Concejo Municipal
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✓ Decidido: Chardon Council appoints Steven Yaney to fill vacant seat through Dec 31, 2027
The Chardon City Council appointed Steven Yaney to fill the council vacancy left by David Lelko, with service running through December 31, 2027. The appointment followed a special session where three candidates were interviewed and an executive session regarding personnel. The motion passed unanimously on roll call.
- Appointed Steven Yaney to fill Council vacancy of David Lelko through Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)
- Adjourned to Executive Session at 7:32 PM for discussion on appointment and employment of a public official (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM following vote on motion by Meleski, seconded by Grau (voice vote, unanimous)
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City Council
Regular Session
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Conduct Interviews for Vacant Council Position
A. Cole Kornell
B. Matt Wasylyk
C. Michael Williams
D. Steven Yaney
5. Executive Session
6. Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy
7. Any Other Business
8. Adjournment
________________________
AMY DAY
Clerk of Council
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SPECIAL SESSION
June 18, 2026
The Council of the City of Chardon met in Special Session on
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in Council Chambers of
the Chardon Municipal Center.
Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll
call.
Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha,
Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski.
Members of Council absent: none.
Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of
Council Amy Day, Steve Yaney, Cole Kornell, Matt Wasylyk,
Allison Wilson.
Mayor Grau explained the interview process to fill the vacant
Council position which would be conducted in open session
followed by Council deliberation in Executive Session.
Matt Wasylyk and Steve Yaney left Council Chambers.
Cole Kornell, 193 Canfield Drive, gave his introductory
remarks about why he applied for the Council vacancy.
Mr. Martin asked Mr. Kornell what City issues he has paid
attention to over the last few years and why.
Mr. Kornell stated that the biggest issue he has been paying
attention to is housing. He stated that housing projects are
of interest to him because he is involved with real estate
investing and having affordable, available housing is
important to him as well as his family and friends.
Mr. Blackley asked Mr. Kornell what he believes Council's role
is.
Mr. Kornell stated that he believes Council’s role …
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
El Concejo considerará cambios de estacionamiento para el uso del tribunal del condado
El Concejo Municipal fijará una fecha de audiencia pública para el presupuesto tributario de 2026, considerará la aceptación de una subvención para dispositivos de protección auditiva y deliberará sobre varias piezas de legislación. Estas incluyen una ordenanza para designar estacionamiento para el uso del tribunal del condado, una resolución que apoya la autoridad del impuesto sobre la renta para los distritos de bomberos conjuntos y una resolución para adquirir una propiedad de asta de bandera en 105 Water Street.
- Fijar fecha para la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto tributario de 2026 (9 de julio de 2026 a las 6:15 PM)
- Considerar la aceptación de la subvención de OCJS para dispositivos de protección auditiva
- ORD. 3364: enmendar los límites de tiempo de estacionamiento para designar estacionamiento para el uso del tribunal del condado
- RES 16-26: apoyar la enmienda estatutaria para la autoridad del impuesto sobre la renta de los distritos de bomberos conjuntos
- RES 17-26: autorizar la adquisición de la parte del asta de bandera de la propiedad en 105 Water Street
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✓ Decidido: Chardon City Council modifies parking rules and supports fire district tax change
Council adopted Ordinance No. 3364 to adjust parking time limits and designate spaces for County use. They also approved a resolution to lobby for state law changes regarding fire district income tax authority and authorized the purchase of property at 105 Water Street.
- Approved Ordinance No. 3364 to change Main Street parking to 3 hours and Center Street to all-day (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 16-26 to support statutory amendment for joint fire district income tax authority (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 17-26 to purchase flagpole portion of 105 Water Street for South Street parking lot (unanimous)
- Accepted $5,300 in donations for America 250 celebration (unanimous)
- Accepted OCJS grant for police department hearing protection devices (unanimous)
- Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
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City Council
Regular Session
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
- May 14, 2026 Regular Session
5. Manager’s Report
6. Planning Commission Report
7. Council Committee Reports
8. Hearing of Persons Before Council
A. Those Persons on the Agenda
B. General Public
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Set date for Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to comment
regarding the 2026 tax budget. (7/9/26 at 6:15 PM)
B. Consider acceptance of OCJS grant for hearing protection devices.
11. Legislation
A. ORD. 3364 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351, PARKING
GENERALLY, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 351.24, SPECIFIED PARKING
TIME LIMITS; PARKING BEYOND TIME LIMIT; PENALTY;
MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CHARDON TO DESIGNATE PARKING FOR COUNTY
COURT USE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
B. RES 16-26 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A STATUTORY
AMENDMENT TO GRANT JOINT FIRE DISTRICTS THE SAME
INCOME TAX AUTHORITY AS JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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C. RES. 17-26 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN FEE
SIMPLE OWNERSHIP IN THE FLAGPOLE PORTION OF THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 WATER STREET (GEAUGA COUNTY
PARCEL NO. 10-021400) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
12. Review of Expenditures
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REGULAR SESSION
June 11, 2026
The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday,
June 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Chardon
Municipal Center.
Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding.
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call.
Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha,
Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Heather Means Daniel Meleski.
Members of Council absent: none.
Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director
Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin
Chojnacki, Police Chief Scott Niehus, Community Development
Administrator Jonathan Holody, Bill Hess, Steve Yaney, Mike
Hannon, Ginger Hannon, Marci Mondello King, Emily Grambrel,
Marilyn Muscenti, Michael Williams, Allison Williams, Kim Lloyd
Marincic.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Chuha moved and Mr. Meleski seconded to approve the minutes
of the May 14, 2026 Regular Session as presented.
Results of the roll call vote:
Blackley: Yes
Chuha:
Yes
Grau:
Yes
Martin:
Yes
Means:
Abstain
Meleski: Yes
Motion passed.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Young reported that the process to change residential trash
service to Dumpster Bandit on June 1 has gone smoothly.
Mr. Young reported that the Policy Committee of the Geauga–Trumbull
Solid Waste Management District voted to close the recycling drop-
off site at the County Offices at 470 Center Street once the
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Revisión del plan final para oficina médica en 220 Meadowlands Drive
La Comisión de Planificación votará sobre un Plan de Desarrollo Final para un edificio de oficinas médicas en 220 Meadowlands Drive, y discutirá informalmente una propuesta de rezonificación de 401 Park Drive de Industrial a Distrito de Residencia de Densidad Media R-3.
- Aprobación del Plan de Desarrollo Final para el edificio de oficinas médicas en 220 Meadowlands Drive (Caso PC #26-007), solicitante Augustine Kellis M.D. para Eyestud LLC
- Reunión de pre-solicitud para discutir la rezonificación de 401 Park Drive de Industrial a Distrito de Residencia de Densidad Media R-3 (ProBuilt Homes)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves medical office building plan
The Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plan for a medical office building on Meadowlands Drive, including a sign deviation. The meeting also included an informal discussion regarding a proposed re-zoning of 401 Park Drive.
- Approved medical office building plan (7-0)
- Approved Announcement of Decision (7-0)
- Discussed re-zoning 401 Park Drive informally
- Approved Wilson Mills Road 25mph designation
Council Chambers, Chardon
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes - April 28, 2026
4. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
5. Chair review of procedure of hearing
6. Swearing in of City Staff
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A. PC Case #26-007: Applicant, Augustine Kellis M.D. on behalf of
Eyestud LLC, is requesting Final Development Plan approval for
construction of a medical office building at 220 Meadowlands Drive,
Chardon.
9. Any Other Business
A. Pre-application meeting in accordance with Section 1119.05 with George
Davis of ProBuilt Homes to informally discuss a proposed re-zoning of 401
Park Drive from the Industrial District to the R-3 Medium Density Residence
District.
10. Comments
11. Adjournment
Thu May 14, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
El Concejo considerará la transferencia de dos permisos de licor a JNJ Painesville en 380 Center St.
El Concejo Municipal de Chardon escuchará una solicitud para cambiar el límite de tiempo de estacionamiento en Main Street y considerará objeciones a la transferencia de los permisos de licor C-1 y C-2 de Sines Inc. (DBA Chardon Marathon) a JNJ Painesville Inc. en 380 Center Street. El concejo también revisará su procedimiento para adoptar legislación y autorizará al secretario a asistir a una capacitación sobre registros públicos. Se considerarán varias ordenanzas de emergencia, incluyendo la pavimentación de carreteras, la reparación de aceras y contratos de ingeniería.
- Considerar objeciones a la transferencia de los permisos de licor C-1 y C-2 de Sines Inc. DBA Chardon Marathon a JNJ Painesville Inc., 380 Center Street.
- Ordenanza que autoriza al administrador de la ciudad a celebrar un acuerdo LPA con el Departamento de Transporte de Ohio para la pavimentación de North Street desde Center Street hasta el límite norte de la ciudad.
- Ordenanza que adjudica el trabajo de ingeniería y diseño para el proyecto de realineación de la intersección de Wilson Mills y Park Avenue al respondiente más calificado.
- Ordenanza que adjudica el proyecto de reparación y mantenimiento de aceras de 2026 al licitador más bajo y mejor.
- Ordenanza que modifica las asignaciones en la tesorería de la Ciudad de Chardon para 2026.
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✓ Decidido: Council approves ordinances for road repairs, flag policy, and sidewalk maintenance
The City Council approved multiple ordinances including a policy limiting flags on city property, a $1.23 million street resurfacing project, and sidewalk and street repair contracts. The Council also adopted a new procedure to streamline the legislative voting process.
- Approved flag policy (Ord. 3354) limiting flags to US, Ohio, County, City, military, and POW/MIA
- Approved North Street resurfacing project (Ord. 3355) with $600,700 NOACA grant
- Approved Wilson Mills/Park Ave intersection realignment engineering contract (Ord. 3357)
- Approved 2026 sidewalk repair contract to CMG Contracting (Ord. 3359)
- Approved 2026 street repair contract to Ronyak Paving Inc. for Tilden Ave and Allynd Blvd (Ord. 3360)
- Approved Willo Tree Phase I subdivision dedication (Ord. 3361)
- Adopted streamlined legislative voting procedure (unanimous)
- Appointed Clerk of Council Amy Day to attend public records training (unanimous)
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City Council
CHARDON cy come
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
- April 9, 2026 Regular Session
34 Manager’s Report
6. Planning Commission Report
Tk Council Committee Reports
A. Water & Sewer Committee (Blackley*/Lelko)
B. Parks and Recreation Board (Chuha/Martin)
C. Safety Committee (Meleski*/Martin)
8. Hearing of Persons Before Council
A. Those Persons on the Agenda
- Marci King - Request Change to Parking Time Limit on Main Street.
B. General Public
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Consider any objections to the transfer of C-1 and C-2 liquor permits from
Sines Inc, DBA Chardon Marathon to JNJ Painesville Inc, - 380 Center
Street.
B. Consider Council's procedure for the adoption of legislation.
C. Authorize Clerk of Council to attend public records training on behalf of City
Council.
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Legislation
A.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE CITY OF CHARDON DISPLAY
OF CERTAIN FLAGS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A LPA FEDERAL ODOT-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH
THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO BE USED FOR THE RESURFACING OF
NORTH STREET FROM CENTER STREET TO THE NORTH
CORPORATION LIMIT IN THE CITY OF CHARDON AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE FUNDING
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
General
El Comité de Seguridad discutirá el mecanismo de financiación del departamento de bomberos
El Comité de Seguridad discutirá un mecanismo de financiación para el Chardon Fire Department. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas y una posible sesión ejecutiva.
- Discutir el mecanismo de financiación para el Fire Department
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111 Water St, Chardon
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Safety Committee
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Old Business
4. New Business
A. Discuss Funding Mechanism for Fire Department
5. Executive Session
6. Any Other Business
7. Adjournment
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 17:30
Shade Tree Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Árboles de Sombra sin temas enumerados en la agenda
La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra se reunirá para una sesión regular, pero la agenda contiene únicamente puntos procesales (llamado al orden, actas, participación pública, asuntos pendientes/nuevos, clausura) sin temas o acciones específicas enumeradas. La reunión está programada para el 4 de mayo de 2026, a las 5:30 PM en la Sala de Conferencias A del Chardon Municipal Center.
- No hay temas sustantivos enumerados en la agenda.
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111 Water St, Chardon
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Shade Tree Commission
Regular Session
Monday, May 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Participation
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Any Other Business
7. Adjournment
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisará tres planes de desarrollo y una alteración de un distrito histórico
La Comisión de Planificación de Chardon llevará a cabo una sesión ordinaria el 28 de abril de 2026, para considerar tres nuevos asuntos comerciales: aprobaciones finales del plan de desarrollo y variaciones para una instalación de estacionamiento interior en 171 Wilson Mills Road y un edificio industrial/de almacenamiento en 490 Center Street, además de documentos de registro para la Fase I del Desarrollo Residencial Planificado Willo Tree en Water Street. La comisión también revisará una solicitud para alterar el exterior de un edificio en 106 Water Street en el Distrito Histórico de Uptown.
- Caso PC #26-004: Plan de Desarrollo Final y variación para instalación de estacionamiento interior en 171 Wilson Mills Road
- Caso PC #26-005: Plan de Desarrollo Final y variación para edificio industrial/de almacenamiento en 490 Center Street (parcela 10-087295)
- Caso PC #26-006: Aprobación de Documentos de Registro para la Fase I del Desarrollo Residencial Planificado Willo Tree en el lado sur de Water Street
- Solicitud para alterar el exterior de 106 Water Street en el Distrito Histórico de Uptown (Sección 1141.15)
- Aprobación de las actas del 2 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves three development variances and roof material
The Planning Commission approved a variance for a car condominium facility at 171 Wilson Mills and an industrial building variance at Center Street, both contingent on design changes. The Commission also approved a Record Document for Phase I of a development project and selected a synthetic slate roof material for a historic district building.
- Approved 8' fence at 171 Wilson Mills (5-0)
- Approved car condominium variance at 171 Wilson Mills (5-0)
- Approved industrial building variance at Center Street (5-0)
- Approved Record Document for Phase I (5-0)
- Selected DaVinci Synthetic Slate roof for 106 Water Street (5-0)
- Set June 30 deadline for punch list items at Phase I site
Council Chambers, Chardon
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Planning Commission
Regular Session
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2026
5. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In
6. Chair review of procedure of hearing
7. Swearing in of City Staff
8. Old Business
9. New Business
A. PC Case #26-004: Applicant, Kingsley Charles, is requesting Final
Development Plan approval, access drive approval, and a Variance to Section
1139.03 to allow an indoor parking facility at 171 Wilson Mills Road,
Chardon.
B. PC Case #26-005: Applicant, North Coast Architects, Inc., on behalf of
Twenty 4, LLC, is requesting Final Development Plan approval and a
Variance to Section 1155.11(b)(2) to allow an exception to the design
standards for an industrial/warehousing building to be constructed on parcel
10-087295 (490 Center Street, Chardon).
C. PC Case #26-006: Applicant, Willo Tree Development Inc., is requesting
Record Documents approval for Phase I of the Willo Tree Planned
Residential Development located at the south side of Water Street, Parcel ID#
10-165740, 10-165741, and 10-165742.
10. Any Other Business
A. 106 Water Street: Public Service Director Justin Czekaj seeks the approval
of the Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 1141.15, prior to
making alterations to the exterior of the building at 106 Water Street,
Chardon in the Uptown Historic District.
11. …
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30
Park & Recreation Board
Reunión rutinaria de la junta del parque sin decisiones importantes
La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Chardon llevará a cabo una sesión regular con puntos de agenda estándar, que incluyen la aprobación de actas, un informe del director y la participación ciudadana. No se enumeran propuestas, contratos ni cambios de política específicos para discusión o decisión.
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Municipal Center Conference Room A, Chardon
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Park & Recreation Board
Regular Session
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Recreation Director’s Report
4. Public Participation
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Executive Session
8. Any Other Business
9. Adjournment
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