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Council approves variance to reduce setback at 101 Chisholm Court

Newark City Council · June 18, 2025

Summary

After a brief public hearing, Newark council approved a variance allowing a reduced setback for an accessory structure at 101 Chisholm Court that was requested by residents Brandon and Michelle Clarke under City Code Chapter 14, Section 27.

Mayor Crystal Cardwell opened a public hearing on June 18 for a variance requested by Brandon and Michelle Clarke to reduce setback requirements for an accessory structure at 101 Chisholm Court. Resident Brandon Clarke spoke in support of the request during the hearing.

Councilmember Melanie Payne moved to approve the variance under the City of Newark Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Section 27; Councilmember Richard Sidebottom seconded the motion and the minutes record the motion passed with all in favor. The minutes do not record additional conditions or a separate staff report in the text provided.

The action followed a single public speaker in favor and the formal hearing was opened and closed at the meeting. The minutes list the ordinance section referenced in the request; no additional maps, permit numbers, or amended conditions are specified in the minutes.

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