City of Hudson, Ohio

CD Meeting Agenda - Final

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

John Caputo, Chair

Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair

John Workley, Secretary

Amy Manko

Françoise Massardier-Kenney

William Ray

Jamie Sredinski

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call To Order

Roll Call

II.

III.

Public Comment

Consent Applications

IV.

AHBR 25-650

144 Hudson Street (Historic District)

Accessory Structure

Submitted by Frank Remcheck

a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.

Attachments:

144 Hudson St - AHBR Packet

AHBR 25-633

219 N. Main Street

Sign

Submitted by Leslie Roach

a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.

Attachments:

219 N Main - AHBR Packet

Old Business

AHBR 25-417

7 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.

Attachments:

7 College Street Packet for AHBR

7 College Street - AHBR Packet 5.28.25

Legislative History

5/14/25

6/11/25

Architectural & Historic Board continued

of Review

Architectural & Historic Board continued

of Review

AHBR 25-493

80 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.

Attachments:

Legislative History

6/11/25 Architectural & Historic Board continued

80 N Oviatt St - AHBR Packet

of Review

AHBR 25-524

72 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.

Attachments:

72 Aurora St - AHBR Packet 6.25.2025

72 Aurora Street - AHBR Packet

Preservation Brief #14 Additions

Legislative History

5/28/25 Architectural & Historic Board continued

of Review

New Business

VI.

AHBR 25-507

AHBR 25-579

2500 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.

Attachments:

AHBR Packet - 2500 Hudson Aurora

72 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.

Attachments:

72 N Main St - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

AHBR

139 Hudson Street

2025-393

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.

Attachments:

139 Hudson St - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

139 Hudson Street AHBR Packet 5.25.25

AHBR 25-102

2507 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 the existing house.

e) Submit elevation of the proposed wire fencing.

Attachments:

2507 Barlow Rd - AHBR Packet

AHBR 25-709

200 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.

Attachments:

200 Laurel Lake Dr - Villa 23 - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

AHBR 25-287

7593 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 be redesigned to incorporate a more typical window.

c) Question the introduction of gable returns and frieze board trim to the east

and west elevations.

Attachments:

7593 E Partridge Meadows Dr - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

7593 E Partridge Meadows Drive - AHBR Packet 4.4.25

AHBR 25-719

20 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 are labeled as

replacement in kind; however, are depicted as casement which would not

match the typical window.

Attachments:

20 Pinewood Ln - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

AHBR 25-482

13 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 grade line is accurately depicted and if the exposed

foundation would be applied consistently.

e) Add shutters to the rear windows so that they are applied consistently

around the house.

f) Question the proposed shutter material.

g) Question the proposed roof material of the front porch.

h) Question if a new wood fence is proposed or if the existing is depicted on

the site plan.

i) Revise the engineered site plan to include an impervious surface

calculation.

j) Revise notes on elevations to verify specific materials proposed. Remove

references to alternates.

k) Staff notes typical siding reveal in the surrounding neighborhood is 4”-6”.

Question if the proposed 8” reveal is appropriate.

Attachments:

Legislative History

6/11/25 Architectural & Historic Board continued

13 N Oviatt Packet for AHBR

of Review

Other Business

VII.

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: June

11, 2025.

AHBR

6.11.2025

Attachments:

June 11, 2025 AHBR Meeting Minutes - Draft

Discussion of AHBR Consultant

AHBR -

Consultant

Staff Update

Adjournment

VIII.

IX.