City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Architectural & Historic Board of Review  
John Caputo, Chair  
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair  
John Workley, Secretary  
John Funyak  
Françoise Massardier-Kenney  
William Ray  
Karl Wetzel  
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner  
Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner  
Wednesday, October 11, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
I.  
Call To Order  
Chair Caputo called to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Architectural & Historic  
Board of Review of the City of Hudson at 7:30 p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of  
the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.  
II.  
Roll Call  
Present: 5 -  
Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
Ms. Kenney and Mr. Ray  
Absent: 2 -  
III.  
IV.  
Public Comment  
Chair Caputo opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the  
Board. There were no comments.  
Consent Applications  
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.  
V.  
A.  
Old Business  
AHBR 23-830  
116 W. Streetsboro Street  
Sign (AR Workshop)  
Attachments:  
116 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet - 10.11 Meeting  
116 W. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet  
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying photos of the store front, and reviewing  
the updates to the design.  
Ms. Susan Daniels, co-owner, was present for the meeting.  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR  
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
VI.  
A.  
New Business  
AHBR 23-914  
201 N. Main Street (Historic District)  
Demo, Alteration & Re-build  
Attachments:  
201 N. Main St - Historic Preservation Consultant Report  
201 N. Main Street AHBR Packet  
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the house and reviewing the scope of the  
work.  
Ms. Nate Bailey, Peninsula Architects, noted an informal review was done in June 2023,  
described the scope of the project, and noted the original footprint of the house and other  
features that define the original structure. Mr. Bailey also described the materials to be used in  
the rebuild.  
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the report of the historic preservationist, that the  
non-original portion of the structure is historic, and that the proposal to remove the  
non-original structure is because it cannot be rebuild as the original structure is moved and  
then rebuilt.  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR  
Application be continued until after a site visit and meeting with the historical  
consultant takes place. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
AHBR 23-923  
B.  
73 Division Street (Historic District)  
Alterations (Roof overhang & guttersboards)  
Attachments:  
73 Division AHBR Packet  
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying a photo of the house, describing the scope  
of the project and reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Guy Welevar, applicant, stated the condition of the wood under the roof is unknown.  
The Board, staff and applicant discussed the removal of the roof, the aluminum gutters which  
will be replaced, that the trim will be removed and reinstalled, and that wood will be used for  
replacement material.  
A motion was made by Mr. Wetzel, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR  
Application be approved with the condition that the gutters be replaced like-for--like.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
AHBR 23-768  
C.  
7290 E. Firelands Drive  
Alterations (Siding Replacement)  
Attachments:  
7290 E. Firelands Dr. AHBR Packet  
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying photos of the house, describing the scope  
of the project, noting the work was done without a zoning certificate, and reviewing the staff  
comments.  
Mr. Presley Calogeras, applicant, and Mr. Matt Maitino, homeowner, were present for the  
meeting.  
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the two different masonry products on the same side  
of the house, the possibility of using mulch to conceal the foundation, that this is a LDC issue,  
the possible solutions, if replacement stone must be taken around the house or if it may  
terminate at inside corners, and that the faux stone used cannot be used as foundation  
material. The applicant stated he will need time to make the decision on how to proceed.  
The Board continued the application to a future meeting.  
AHBR 23-938  
D.  
147 Elm Street (Historic District)  
Addition (Rear Porch Expansion 384 sq ft)  
Attachments:  
147 Elm Street AHBR Packet  
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying revised elevations, and reviewing the staff  
comments.  
Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, described the project.  
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the partial enclosing of the porch.  
A motion was made by Mr. Wetzel, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR  
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
VII. Other Business  
Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:  
September 27, 2023.  
AHBR 9-27-23  
A.  
Attachments:  
September 27, 2023 AHBR Minutes - Draft  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the September 27,  
2023, Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
VIII. Staff Update  
Mr. Sugar highlighted a Hudson Heritage Association talk on September 28, 2023.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 8:16 pm.. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley  
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John Caputo, Chair  
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John Workley, Secretary  
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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant  
Upon approval by the Architectural & Historic Board of Review, this official written  
summary of the meeting minutes shall become a permanent record, and the official minutes  
shall also consist of a permanent audio and video recording, excluding executive sessions, in  
accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 252.04, Minutes of Architectural and Historic  
Board of Review, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and Planning Commission.  
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