City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

John Caputo, Chair

Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair

John Workley, Secretary

Amy Manko

Françoise Massardier-Kenney

Jamie Sredinski

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Lauren Coffman, Associate Planner

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

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: 6 -

Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

III.

Public Comment

Chair Caputo opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the

Board. There were no comments.

IV.

Consent Applications

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the Consent

Agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-650

AHBR 25-633

144 Hudson Street (Historic District)

Accessory Structure

Attachments:

144 Hudson St - AHBR Packet

This AHBR agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

219 N. Main Street

Sign

Attachments:

219 N Main - AHBR Packet

This AHBR agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

AHBR 25-417

7 College St. (Historic District)

Accessory Structure - Fence (6 foot privacy)

Attachments:

7 College Street Packet for AHBR

7 College Street - AHBR Packet 5.28.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by describing the project and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Bruce Huffer, Northeast Ohio Fence was present for the meeting.

The Board, staff, and applicant, discussed: The location of the proposed wood fence - which

the applicant described as behind the house with one gate, and the type of proposed fence .

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-493

80 N Oviatt St (Historic District)

Accessory Structure - Fence (6 ft privacy)

Attachments:

80 N Oviatt St - AHBR Packet

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Bruce Huffer, Northeast Ohio Fence was present for the meeting.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: The design and location of the fence, that no

connection with the neighbor's matching fence will take place,

Mr. Donald Harvey, homeowner, noted the proposed fence will match the neighbor's fence.

the measurements on the drawings,

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-524

72 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Addition (Guest Bathroom & Terrace)

Attachments:

72 Aurora St - AHBR Packet 6.25.2025

72 Aurora Street - AHBR Packet

Preservation Brief #14 Additions

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by reviewing the elevations, describing the project,

and reviewing the revised elevations.

Mr. Eric Kuczek, applicant, described the updated railings, showed samples of the proposed

brick, and Anderson door and windows.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: The proposed wood Anderson door, the mullions

which should be applied to the glass, and that an existing door may be reused,

Ms. Amy Ford, homeowner, stated an attempt was made to use an existing door, but because

it is not weatherized it may not be used, and that all attempts will be made to stay close to the

historic look and material.

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR

Application be approved as amended with applied mullions on the glass of the door. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

VI.

New Business

AHBR 25-507

2500 Hudson Aurora Rd

Addition (Orchestra Room)

Attachments:

AHBR Packet - 2500 Hudson Aurora

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by describing and displaying the addition, noting PC

approved the site plan, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. John Peterson, GPD Group, and Mr. Tom Barone, Hudson Public Schools, described the

project and location of the project on the campus, as fitting with the architecture of the high

school, the window types, banding around the addition, and brick materials. Mr. Peterson also

described elements of the design, and commented on: The new doors on the southwest side,

that the mechanicals will be internal, and that the four trees which will be removed will be

replaced with new trees.

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, that this AHBR

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-579

72 N Main Street (Historic District)

Sign

Attachments:

72 N Main St - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by noting the location of the proposed sign and

reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Daxx Vedrin, business owner, stated none of the nearby signs have seven feet clearance,

and the sign will be the same material and thickness as the adjoining sign.

The Board, applicant, and staff, noted the area is unique with the overhang and there is little

danger of people walking under the signs, and the proposed design will meet the overall

standards intent.

Staff noted the Board might require a high density urethane in place of the proposed PVC.

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR

Application be approved as amended with the use of high density urethane or wood. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 2025-393

139 Hudson Street

Accessory Structure

Attachments:

139 Hudson St - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

139 Hudson Street AHBR Packet 5.25.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by noting it was previously approved and now the

applicant is proposing a change in the siding material.

Mr. Tim Hopkins, homeowner, noted the change is at his request for personal preference.

The Board, applicant, and staff, noted the proposed siding color will be very similar to the

approved color and that other houses on the street have the same type of siding. The Board

also noted a preference for some shake elements to tie it to the house, staff pointed out the

proposed gable returns match the house, and the possibility of the six-over-six windows

matching.

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR

Application be approved as amended with six-over-six windows and the requested siding

change, subject to staff approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-102

2507 Barlow Road

Accessory Structure (Agricultural Barn)

Attachments:

2507 Barlow Rd - AHBR Packet

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan, describing the project,

noting the applicable LDCs, and reviewing the staff report.

Mr. Kevin Dravis, applicant, noted the fence will be four feet tall for the sake of animal

containment, which is a permitted for agricultural use, and in place of windows the Board

suggested others types of fenestration to break up the wide wall expanse.

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR

Application be approved as amended with the addition of 3, 3 foot by 3 foot,

fenestrations on the west side.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-709

200 Laurel Lake Drive (Villa 23)

Addition

Attachments:

200 Laurel Lake Dr -Packet for AHBR 7.9.25

200 Laurel Lake Dr - Villa 23 - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan, and reviewing the staff

comments.

Ms. Donna Anderson, and Mr. Brian Harvey, Lewis Construction, were present for the

meeting. Ms. Anderson noted she is speaking for Laurel Lake and the homeowner, and noted

the one foot jog in the wall will not lead to good aesthetics in the bedroom.

The Board, applicant, and staff, noted the staff comment regarding the inset will affect the

size of the room and the ability to place furniture on the wall, that the proposed wall has no

precedence in Laurel Lake, and the possibility of a frieze board to assist with the facade

change.

The applicant requested a continuance.

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR

Application be continued. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-287

7593 E Partridge Meadows Dr.

Addition (Bedroom & Office)

Attachments:

7593 E Partridge Meadows Dr - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

7593 E Partridge Meadows Drive - AHBR Packet 4.4.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying a rendering of the proposed house, the

addition, the elevations, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, stated the goal of the project is to provide a first floor suite

for aging in place and other functionality, that an existing well is partially dictating the

proposed layout of the addition, that at staff's suggestion the addition was moved, that the

frieze boards are a value add to the design, and that the typical window size may be changed

as AHBR wishes.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed the window size and that shutters will not be added,

the possibility of repeating the vertical siding somewhere else on the house, that the vertical

siding color has not been decided, that the Board appreciates the proposed plan being built

around the well, that some of the existing shutters would not be allowed because they could

not close over the entire window, that several elements make the addition compatible with the

main house, the possibility of placing the windows with greater symmetry, and that the

fenestration meets the LDC.

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-719

20 Pinewood Ln

Addition (Kitchen, Family Room & Bedroom)

Attachments:

20 Pinewood Ln - AHBR Packet 6.25.25

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by describing the project and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, described the project which is intended to update the house

with a larger kitchen and family room, replace the windows around the house, add a rear

addition with casement windows, use a consistent brick on the addition, that the dormer will

be reworked to match the addition, that the revised drawings show a hip roof as opposed to

the current flat roof, and that the addition steps back - so as not to violate the setback.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed, that the dormer in the front is not part of this

project, that the window grids around the house will match, the windows the neighbors can

see, that the rear landscaping will have engineering approval, and that no grids in the front

helps the look of the casement windows in the rear.

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR

Application be approved as amended with the proposed changes to the foundation, and

consistent window grids around the house, as approved by staff. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

AHBR 25-482

13 N. Oviatt St

New Construction (Single-family dwelling)

Attachments:

13 N Oviatt Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by describing the project and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, Ms. Megan Brahm, and Mr. Clay Brahm, homeowners,

were present for the meeting. Mr. Bailey noted the existing house was approved for

demolition and displayed a rendering of the proposed house. He explained the inset

entryway's function and that it fits well with the historic village, that shutters will be used

around the house - aside for the small kitchen window, that PVC is proposed for the shutters,

and the goal of his clients is for a family home that fits into it's historic context.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed, the inset entryway that additional columns which

outline the doors and create three bays might be more fitting, that PVC shutters have not been

approved in the historic district, the applicant's willingness to change to a wood or wood-like

shutter material, the acceptable windows which will be submitted to staff for approval, and

that a four or six inch reveal siding will be used.

Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Ms. Srednski, that: additional columns be

added to the inset to create three bays, that the reveal of the siding be four or six inch,

that wood or wood-like shutters be used, and the window brand and type, all of the

conditions are subject to staff approval. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

VII. Other Business

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

AHBR 6.11.2025

11, 2025.

Attachments:

June 11, 2025 AHBR Meeting Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the June 11, 2025,

Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

1 - Ms. Kenney

Abstain:

Discussion of AHBR Consultant

AHBR -

Consultant

Mr. Sugar noted discussions with Naylor-Wellman are in process regarding the firm resuming

as the historic consultants.

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, that a contract be

signed with Naylor - Wellman to work with AHBR as the consultant. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

VIII. Staff Update

There was no Other Business.

IX.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be

adjourned at 9:34 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms.

Manko

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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.