Skip to main content
Hudson logo
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Architectural & Historic Board of Review Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/25/2025 7:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
AHBR 25-650 1A. AHBR Application144 Hudson Street (Historic District) Accessory Structure Submitted by Frank Remcheck a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-633 1B. AHBR Application219 N. Main Street Sign Submitted by Leslie Roach a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-417 4A. AHBR Application7 College St. (Historic District) Accessory Structure - Fence (6 foot privacy) Submitted by Heather Borowy, Northeast Ohio Fence a) Verify the proposed fence would be located behind the main mass of the house. b) Submit a scaled site plan accurately depicting the proposed fence along with the existing property lines and structures. c) Question if the proposed fence would abut existing fences.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-493 2B. AHBR Application80 N Oviatt St (Historic District) Accessory Structure - Fence (6 ft privacy) Submitted by Heather Borowy, Northeast Ohio Fence a) Section III-1(f)(3) states “fence heights and materials shall be compatible with their site location and development”. Staff notes the proposed fence would tie into and extend a neighboring fence. Submit additional photos of the area of the proposed fence and the existing neighboring fence to verify an appropriate design and transition. b) Submit a scaled site plan accurately depicting the proposed fence along with the existing property lines and structures.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-524 2  AHBR Application72 Aurora Street (Historic District) Addition (Guest Bathroom & Terrace) Submitted by Eric Kuczek a) Staff notes the proposal was reviewed at the May 28, 2025 AHBR meeting. The AHBR discussed the use of wood materials for the project, and requested updated drawings depicting a thicker style wood railing and post materials for the proposed terrace. b) Staff notes that the applicant has submitted updated plans depicting wood materials for the Board to review.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-507 1H. AHBR Application2500 Hudson Aurora Rd Addition (Orchestra Room) Submitted by John Peterson a) Submit a roof plan b) Question the proposed door change and existing window removal are accurately depicted on the overall southeast elevation.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-579 1A. AHBR Application72 N Main Street (Historic District) Sign Submitted by Daxx Vedrin a) Submit a detail depicting the sign height above ground level - a minimum clearance of 7ft is required. b) Question how proposed materials and design are compatible with the surrounding signs.   Not available Not available
AHBR 2025-393 1B. AHBR Application139 Hudson Street Accessory Structure Submitted by Madelyn Midgley, Peninsula Architects a) Staff notes that this application was previously approved at the May 28, 2025 AHBR meeting. b) The applicant is now proposing a change in siding materials.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-102 1C. AHBR Application2507 Barlow Road Accessory Structure (Agricultural Barn) Submitted by Kevin Dravis a) Staff notes the scope of work includes construction of a 2,400 square foot agricultural pole barn. b) The Land Development Code limits accessory structures to 1,200 square feet in Zoning District 2; however, if the applicant is intending to use the structure for agricultural purposes the structures has a maximum footprint allowance of 10,000 square feet. Staff notes the applicant has submitted a floor plan verifying an agricultural use; therefore, the 2,400 square foot proposal would be allowed. c) Section III-1(d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards states “All facades (including the rear) over twelve (12) feet long shall have at least one window or door opening.” Incorporate windows at the north, south and east elevations. d) Section III-1(d)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards states “Enclosed accessory buildings shall incorporate some elements similar to the main body, for example similar corner boards, window types, or materials.” Question the materials used and how they related to t   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-709 1D. AHBR Application200 Laurel Lake Drive (Villa 23) Addition Submitted by Donna Anderson a) Staff suggests insetting the addition one foot at the left elevation to address the transition of materials and to create a transition from the existing gable to the addition. b) Submit a roof plan of the full building. The submitted sheet 4 of 5 does not depict the overhead view.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-287 1E. AHBR Application7593 E Partridge Meadows Dr. Addition (Bedroom & Office) Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects a) Section IV-4(b)(2) states “The front face of the main body must sit forward at least 18" from the front face of the wings.” Additionally, Section IV-4(h)(1) states “The wing must be attached at the rear or side of the building and may not extend forward of the main body” Staff notes the proposed addition would extend in front of the main body approximately 3 ft. Staff notes the existing front facing garage wing extends 8 ft in front of the main body. b) Section IV-4(e)(4) states “The building shall have a typical window used for most windows.” Section IV-4(e)(5) states “The public faces of the building may also have up to three special windows, to call attention to a special feature in the composition (e.g., a picture window located in the center of the main body) or to use repetitively. No more than one type of special window may be used in any mass, except the main body, which may have two types of special windows.” Question if the windows on the north elevation could b   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-719 1F. AHBR Application20 Pinewood Ln Addition (Kitchen, Family Room & Bedroom) Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects a) Submit an engineered site plan to include existing and proposed improvements and grading. Staff notes the proposed project includes an 817 sq ft. addition with a basement and an approximate 500 sq ft. patio. b) Section III-1(g)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states exposed foundations and tie courses shall be of a consistent material on all elevations. Revise elevations to depict the exposed brick foundation to match the main structure. c) Section IV-4(c) of the Architectural Design Standards state “All roofs in all the wings must be of the same shape as the main body, but they may have a different pitch or orientation.” Staff notes the applicant is proposing a flat roof and rubber membrane roofing material. Question if this should be a hip roof to match the main body. d) Section IV-4(e)(4) states “The building shall have a typical window used for most windows.” Staff notes the addition depicts a mix of casement and fixed windows. The existing rear elevation windows   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-482 1G. AHBR Application13 N. Oviatt St New Construction (Single-family dwelling) Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects a) Staff notes the proposal would include demolition of the existing home. The AHBR reviewed prior and determined the demolition would be approved upon an appropriate new house design . b) The Land Development Code states "averaging shall be required for setbacks: Except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet." Staff notes the home is proposed with an 18 ft 4 in setback, which is within 10% of the 19 ft average of the immediately adjoining properties. The applicant will revise the civil site plan to reflect the setback. c) Question the inset entryway and if it is typical of this style of house. d) Question if the g   Not available Not available
AHBR 6.11.2025 1  MinutesMinutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: June 11, 2025.   Not available Not available
AHBR - Consultant 1  MinutesDiscussion of AHBR Consultant   Not available Not available