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

William Ray

Jamie Sredinski

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call To Order

Acting Chair Marzulla 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

5 -

2 -

Present:

Absent:

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

Mr. Caputo and Mr. Ray

III.

IV.

Public Comment

Chair Marzulla opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the Board. There were no

comments.

Consent Applications

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-416

146 Hudson Street (Historic District)

Alteration (Roof Replacement)

Attachments:

146 Hudson Street AHBR Packet

This AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

AHBR 25-368

55 N Oviatt (Historic District)

Addition (Enclosure of Existing Porch)

Attachments:

55 N. Ovatt AHBR Packet

Preservation Briefs on Wood Porches

55 N Oviatt Packet for AHBR 5.14.25

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting a site visit was conducted on April 29, 2025, and reviewed the

staff comment and recommendation.

Mr. Chris Lachman, CSL Consulting, and Mr. Rick Brown, LD Architects, noted the vertical siding above the

window has been changed to 6-inch lap siding.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: Their inability to do a close up inspection of the house, that part of the

character of the house, as it exists, is lost with enclosing the porch, that the porch is on the non-historical portion

of the house, that the changes to the front of the house are not compatible with Preservation Brief #14, that past

AHBR approved renovations have changed portions of a project in unacceptable ways, that the preservation brief

does not apply since the porch is not historical, that the historical character of the house was changed when the

porch addition was built, that the columns and fret work will not be affected, that the windows do not match the

existing windows, that the porch is constructed of sliders, that the type standards are within the LDC Standards,

but the Secretary of the Interior's Standards might should be applied instead of the LDC Standards, appreciation

for the area above the doors being changed from vertical to horizontal, and the proposed change is on a non

historic portion of a historic house in the Historic District.

Discussion also took place regarding where and how the new structure attaches to the column, the precedent

setting issue of approving this application when other applicants desire to change the front of a historic house,

and the Board viewed another enclosed front porch on a prominent street with no details on the porch addition.

Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, to approve the application with the

understanding that it will be behind the column and will not alter the existing dimensions of the

columns. The Board also recognizes this is a non historic addition on a historic house in the

Historic District.

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

1 - Mr. Workley

VI.

New Business

AHBR 25-417

7 College Street (Historic District)

Fence (6 foot privacy)

Attachments:

7 College Street Packet for AHBR

7 College Street - AHBR Packet 5.28.25

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site and noting that the applicant was suppose to bring the

elevations and drawing of the fence section.

Mr. Bruce Pepper, Northeast Ohio Fence, was present and stated he thought the photos were sent with the

original application.

The Board determined the application could not be considered without the missing information.

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

continued. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-361

33 E. Streetsboro (Historic District)

Accessory Structure (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

Attachments:

33 E Streetsboro St. Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying and describing the project, the site plan, and reviewing the

staff comments and materials.

Mr. Bob Mastriana, architect, and Mr. Alan Sveda, noted the house is not visible from the road, the distance of

the building from the property lines, that aside from the building area the site will remain as is, the types of

materials, and windows to be used.

The Board, applicant, and staff noted: The shape of the roof, elements similar to the main body and that the

details and shutters need to be applied to all four sides. Also discussed were: The type of Pella windows, that the

front door needs to be wood, the parged block foundation material, and that the specification sheets were

submitted.

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

be approved as amended with a wood door as approved by staff, and the revised items which

were detailed in the drawings.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-429

304 Bicknell Drive

Accessory Structure (Detached Garage - Attached Garage Renovation)

Attachments:

304 Bicknell Drive AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying and describing the elevations.

Mr. Matthew Powers, Powers Construction, noted: The location on the house where the previous garage doors

existed, that the siding will be blended as much as possible, that there will be no vertical joints, that the vertical

siding on the front and rear will match, and the height of the addition is permitted by the LDC.

The Board, applicant, and staff, noted the drawing have an error showing existing shutters on the back, in fact

there are no shutters on the back.

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

approved as amended with the garage having a consistent gable as approved by staff, and that

there be no shutters on the rear of the house. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-11

44 Owen Brown (Historic District)

Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)

Attachments:

44 Owen Brown Packet for AHBR

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

comments.

Mr. Trevor Stewart, homeowner, noted the building has been moved back five-feet, windows and doors have

been added, the height was changed, the siding will match the existing, shutters will not be applied since there are

no existing shutters, the fenestration issues have been addressed by moving the windows and doors within 12-feet

of each other, and that the fence screens most of the building.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed if revised drawings will be needed, the height of the garage as seen

from the road, how the building will be used, that the height of the building has been reduced by 18-inches, the

need for fenestration above the centered doors, the possibility of a site line study from Owen Brown Street, the

window grid to use, why the building has the look of a two story building, and the need for windows on the upper

portion of the side elevations,

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

continued and the applicant submit revised drawings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-448

5986 Stow Road

Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)

Attachments:

5986 Stow Road Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plans, elevations, and staff comments.

Mr. Matthew Hansen, applicant, noted no new concrete driveway or pad will be poured, and shutters that match

the house shutters will be used.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed, that the back of the garage abuts the Summit County Metro Parks, and

that the fenestration meets the Design Standards.

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

approved as amended with shutters to match the house and a window on the left side. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-471

102 Ravenna Street

Accessory Structure (Pavilion)

Attachments:

102 Ravenna Street Packet For AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan and recommending approval as submitted .

Mr. Stephen Noffsinger, applicant, noted the open structure, and the type of materials.

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:

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

AHBR 25-258

6661 Meadow Farm Drive

Alterations (Windows Replacement)

Attachments:

6661 Meadow Farm Drive Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the house, describing the project and window grid types, and

reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Sage Majeskie, contractor, stated the plan is to make the windows in the front 9 over 6.

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:

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

AHBR 25-394

5387 Wilshire Park Drive

Addition (Rear Porch)

Attachments:

5387 Wilshire Park Dr AHBR Packet

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

comments.

Mr. Shawn Hook, Hook Home Maintenance, noted the column structure will be the traditional look of option

two, and the roof will be shingled to match the house.

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

approved as amended with the singles matching the house and option two be used for the

columns. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-376

36 Pinewood Lane

Addition (Covered Patio)

Attachments:

36 Pinewood Ln Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan and elevations, describing the project, and

reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Adam Timan, applicant, described where the roof will meet the existing house, and that the windows

structure will be changed to bypass windows - that open in the center,

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed, the privacy wall, the slider windows function, and the need for

specification sheets for the materials.

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

approved as amended with four panel glass at the wall line of the existing house, the formation

of the proposed canopy, the submission to staff of the materials sheets, and the details of the

privacy wall. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-349

2875 Pioneer Trail

Addition (Kitchen & Dining Room)

Attachments:

2875 Pioneer Trail Packet for AHBR

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Eric Kuczek, Sojourn Architects, stated the foundation will match the existing block foundation, that the

window grids will be six-over-six, and that the back of the house plans do not include shutters because of the

large number of windows causing the elevation to be too crowded. Mr. Kuczek also stated the aluminum in the

gable is to highlight that area, and that the hip and flat roofs were for both functional and esthetic purposes.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed the materials needing to terminate on an inside corner, that a revision

has been submitted that removes the transom windows in the rear, that the panel size and layout below the

windows needs to be more cohesive with the window, that the grid patterns of the windows need to be consistent,

that one side of the house has mixed siding styles, and the possibility of extending the gable which will allow

siding termination at an inside corner

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

approved as amended with the transom windows removed, the window grids being six-by-six,

no shutters on the back side, the foundation to match the existing, and the exterior cladding be

modified to match the existing or terminate at inside corners. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 25-474

78 Aurora Street (Historic District)

[Addition (Kitchen, Laundry Room, Elevator)

Attachments:

78 Aurora Street Packet For AHBR 5.14.25

78 Aurora Street - AHBR Packet 5.28.2025

Perspectus Report - 78 Aurora Street

Preservation Brief #14 - Additions

OHI Form

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan, noting the project has received a variance from

BZBA, and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Ms. Rebecca Pantuso, Pantuso Architecture, noted the project will add an elevator and addition in order for the

residents to age in place. Ms. Pantuso then: Displayed photos of a 1950's addition and described the proposed

changes to this addition, agreed to change the stepping up three windows, and noted that there are a variety of

existing foundation materials.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: The need for a site visit, the alignment of the windows, the shed roof

next to the cupola, if the double windows on the second floor can be moved toward the center of the wall for

better elevation symmetry, if the window on the right side of the elevation can be centered on wall, the

comparison of the columns around the house, the seven-foot blank wall and lack of fenestration, the possibility of

matching the two panels below the screened porch on the seven-foot blank wall, and the shape of the roof on the

tower which matches the pitch of the existing roof and possible alternatives.

The Board discussed conducting a site visit with the historic consultant to request an opinion regarding the

massing and general character of the project.

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

continued and that the historical consultant conduct a site visit with the Board to review the

massing and general character of the project. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 2025-131

549 West Streetsboro Street

New Construction (Single-family dwelling)

Attachments:

549 W. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan and introducing the applicants.

Mr. John Russell, Prestige Builder Group, described: The revised plans, elements of the house, and a willingness

to, but preference not to, bring the front door forward.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: Appreciation for the garage being relocated, the front projection being

five-feet forward of the allowable distance, that the trees in the front yard will remain, that the house is 250-feet

back on the lot, the exceptional design, and the trees and distance from the street give reason for an exception to

the front projection requirement.

Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Strdinski, that since the structure is set back

250-feet from the road, and that the trees provide screening, to approve the application. The

motion was approved by the following vote.

VII.

Other Business

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

AHBR 4.23.2025

23, 2023.

Attachments:

April 23, 2025 AHBR Meeting Mintues - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, that the April 23, 2025

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

Aye:

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

VIII.

IX.

Staff Update

Mr. Sugar stated the subcommittee update work will continue.

Adjournment

Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

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Allyn Marzulla, Acting Chair

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John Workley, Secretary

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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant

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