City of Hudson, Ohio - File #: AHBR 26-296 MAY

• File #: AHBR 26-296 MAY
• Version: 1
• Type: AHBR Application
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/21/2026
• In control: Architectural & Historic Board of Review
• On agenda: 5/27/2026
• Title: 150 Aurora Street (Historic District) Addition (Office Space & Dormers) Submitted by Eric Kuczek, Sojourn Architects a) Staff notes this application was continued from the May 13, 2026 AHBR meeting. b) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states "a new addition should be smaller than the historic building - it should be subordinate in both size and design to the historic building. A new addition should be simple and unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished from the historic building." Staff notes the applicant has submitted revised elevations for the Boards consideration that depict a reduced rear dormer centered on the rear roofline and proposed shutters on the left-side elevation. c) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states "a new addition should not be highly visible from the public right of way; a rear or secondary elevation is usually the best location for a new addition". Question the proposed front dormers; howev...

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150 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Addition (Office Space & Dormers)

Submitted by Eric Kuczek, Sojourn Architects

a)                     Staff notes this application was continued from the May 13, 2026 AHBR meeting.

b)                     The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states “a new addition should be smaller than the historic building - it should be subordinate in both size and design to the historic building. A new addition should be simple and unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished from the historic building.” Staff notes the applicant has submitted revised elevations for the Boards consideration that depict a reduced rear dormer centered on the rear roofline and proposed shutters on the left-side elevation. 

c)                     The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states “a new addition should not be highly visible from the public right of way; a rear or secondary elevation is usually the best location for a new addition”. Question the proposed front dormers; however, staff acknowledges the dormers would not result in a footprint expansion and are common throughout the historic district is designed appropriately.