City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

John Caputo, Chair

Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair

John Workley, Secretary

Françoise Massardier-Kenney

William Ray

Jamie Sredinski

Karl Wetzel

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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.

III.

Roll Call

Present: 5 -

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

Ms. Kenney and Mr. Wetzel

Absent: 2 -

Public Comment

Ms. Amy Ford, 72 Aurora Street, expressed questions and concerns regarding the new

construction at 64 Aurora Street.

Mr. Curt Van Blarcum, 422 North Main Street, expressed his support regarding the project at

Ellsworth Hill Elementary School.

Seeing no one else coming forward to speak, Chair Caputo closed Public Comment.

IV.

Consent Applications

approved

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-834

138 Atterbury Blvd

Addition (Front Porch)

Attachments:

138 Atterbury Blvd AHBR Packet

approved

Old Business

There was no Old Business.

VI.

New Business

AHBR 24-855

1751 Hines Hill Rd

Pergola - Addition

Attachments:

1751 Hines Hill Rd AHBR Packet

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying and explaining the project, and

reviewing the Architectural Standards and staff comments.

Mr. Adam Timan, applicant, noted the attachment to the original structural will be through an

engineered roof gutter system and the roof can be matched with a grey bronze color if needed.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the attachment to the original structure, the roof

overhang, and the engineered roof gutter system,

approved

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-772

809 Stonehaven Cir.

Rear Porch Roof

Attachments:

809 Stonehaven Cir AHBR Packet

Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying and describing the 20 x 20 porch roof

and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Dave Marsh, applicant, stated the posts will be 6 x 6 inches, there will be three steps

instead of the depicted two, and a metal hand rail will be added to the drawing with

specifications.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the pitch of the roof which would have an open

beam.

approved as amended

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-872

39 Church Street (Historic District)

Window Replacement

Submitted by Donna Devine, Gunton Corporation

a) Staff notes the AHBR conducted a site visit on August 20, 2024.

Additional photos from the site visit have been included in the

attachments.

b) Staff recommends approval as submitted.

Attachments:

39 Church St AHBR Packet

Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying a photo of the house, reviewing the

Secretary of the Interior's Standards, and questioning which window will be replaced.

A representative from Pella Windows and Doors noted which window is to be replaced, ant

that the window has deteriorated to the point of not being repairable.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: None of the windows have grids, that most of the

windows were replaced in the 1980s, that the homeowner anticipates replacing the 1980 vinyl

replacement windows with wood, that this is the only cottage style window in the house, and

the possibility of a site visit.

The Board determined to conduct a site visit.

continued

AHBR 24-848

2562 Brafferton Ave

Addition (Front Porch)

Attachments:

2562 Brafferton Ave AHBR Packet

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

comments.

Mr. Shawn Hook, applicant, described the front post and the decorative trim.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the size of the post and sleeve around the post.

approved as amended

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-277

64 Aurora St (Historic District)

Addition (Primary Bedroom)

Attachments:

64 Aurora St AHBR Packet

NPS - Preservation Brief - Additions to Historic Buildings

Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying displayed the site plan and reviewing

the staff comments.

Mr. Russell Gayheart, and Mr. Trip Morris, 64 Aurora Street, responded to the Public

Comment by noting a swale which is adjacent to both properties. and on Mr. Morris' property

- should prevent water from running to the Public Comment speaker's property, and that the

existing wall is being moved to the rear due to the neighboring large hedge and safety

purposes.

Mr. Gayheart noted the siding and shutters will match the existing house, the window will

match the previous renovations windows, that revised elevations have been uploaded and

include painted gray bricks, the trim on the garage door, the National Park Standards for

additions which have been applied to this project, and the large blank wall will be broken up.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed, the possibility of the garage addition being pushed

back one foot, the retaining wall size, material, location and color, that Hudson Engineering is

reviewing the application for water issues, the space between the man door and garage door

with the possibility of reducing the size of the garage bay door, and that the wall is at four feet

- one inch at its highest

approved as amended

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-849

264 E Streetsboro St

Addition (Front Porch)

Submitted by Shawn Hook

a) Staff notes the request was heard at the August 12, 2024 AHBR meeting.

The AHBR requested a hip roof redesign be submitted.

b) The applicant has further studied the shed roof design and requested to

present revised drawings and examples to the AHBR.

Attachments:

Revised Drawings for 9.9.24 Meeting

264 E. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet

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

comments and recommendations.

Mr. Shawn Hook, contractor, was present for the meeting.

The Board, staff and applicant discussed the roofing material around the chimney on the shed

room, and that since this is on the front of the house - a shed roof is not appropriate.

Mr. Paul Cachacrian, 264 E. Streetsboro Street, asked if a metal roof can be used if the design

is hanged to a hip roof is used and that the existing roofing material is no longer

manufactured.

The Board continued the meeting and requested revised drawings using a hip roof.

continued

AHBR 24-898

33 E Streetsboro (Historic District)

Garage renovation and addition

Submitted by Tracey Crawford

a) Staff notes the AHBR conducted a site visit on August 20, 2024.

b) Recommend wood garage doors be installed as an appropriate material

for the historic district.

Sponsors:

Planning Commission

Attachments:

33 E Streetsboro AHBR Packet

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

location, and reviewed the staff comments.

Mr. Allan Sveda, and Ms. Candace Sveda, noted the proposed door will match the existing

door, described the project and the new parking space next to the house.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The work to be done, the windows, the rotation of

the roof to match the house, that both garage doors be wood, and the possibility of a site visit,

The Board determined to conduct a site visit.

continued

AHBR 24-887

68 W Case Dr

Addition

Attachments:

68 W Case Dr AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the elevation, noting it is a difficult roof to

design, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Michael. McGettrick, applicant, was present for the meeting.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: Alternative roof designs, the existing overhang

causing difficultly with the project, and that the siding will be blended.

approved

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-862

241 Ravenna St

New Single-Family House

Attachments:

241 Ravenna St AHBR Packet Revised for 8.28.24 Meeting

241 Ravenna St AHBR Packet

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

report and recommendations.

Ms. Tracy Corpus, 7310 Valley View Road, noted the foundation can be carried around the

back.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: That the material change must take place at an

inside corner, on the front that the two small windows be enlarged to match the other large

windows or be longer, the possibility of more consistent windows on the rear with the rear

small window being problematic, that the grids around the house need to match, and the need

for revised drawings.

continued

AHBR 24-816

7750 Stow Road - Ellsworth Hill Elementary

Outdoor Learning Pavilion

Sponsors:

Planning Commission

Attachments:

7750 Stow Rd AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting the Planning Commission's approval, the

purpose of the project and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Doug Morgan, Mt. Vernon Barn Company and Mr. Jeff Ashmore, architect, who noted he

specializes in re purposing old wood into new projects. Mr. Ashmore addressed the staff

comment regarding a window by noting this will add to the cost of the this simple project.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed having all four bays open, the possibility of siding

on the inside of the fourth bay, that the timbers are elevated two-inches off the ground, that 8

x 8 inch timber columns will be used, that the purlin and column faces be exposed from the

inside, the work involved in recessing the siding on the covered bay, and that the siding will

be butted together,

The applicants noted the re purposed boards on the stage will have a high quality finish and

need to be protected by the enclosed bay siding, how water will drain off the horizontal wood,

the fenestration possibility on the west side with a faux door, and the possibility of a working

loft door

approved as amended

AHBR 23-556

REV

2155 Middleton Road - Country Club of Hudson

Golf Cart Storage Barn

Sponsors:

Planning Commission

Attachments:

2155 Middleton Road AHRB Packet

Previously Approved Plans

Previous Meeting Minutes

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site, noting a previous design was

approved by the Board on September 13, 2023, the location and barn size were changed for

this application, and reviewed the staff comments.

Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, and Mr. Craig Kachline, Hudson Country Club, noted

agreement with the staff comments, that all windows will have grids or louvers for ventilation,

and balancing the louvers on the elevation.

approved as amended

Aye:

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

VII. Other Business

Mr. Sugar asked the Board members to complete the required training from the State of Ohio

and noted the new Board attendance policy.

AHBR 24-734

27 College Street (Historic)

Addition

Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects

a) Staff notes the proposal was presented to the AHBR for informal review on

August 14th, 2024. The AHBR requested a site visit with assistance from

the historic consultant.

b) A site visit was conducted on September 3, 2024.

c) The consultant has submitted a report with their recommendations. In

summary, the determination is that the proposed massing and resulting

material loss would not be appropriate.

Sponsors:

Planning Commission

Attachments:

Consultant Report

Revised Design

27 College St AHBR Packet

NPS - Preservation Brief - Additions to Historic Buildings

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting the staff comments, Preservation Brief # 14

issues, and that revised comments were distributed.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, discussed: Preservation Brief item "C" regarding historic

additions, identified the existing distinct parts of the house - the historic mass and the historic

wing which are almost of equal size, the loss of historic materials when a new addition is

attached to a historic structure, that this house being on a corner makes low public visibility

difficult, and that the proposed addition is in keeping with the historic house. Mr. Bailey also

displayed renderings of the existing house and proposed addition and explained the materials

and elements of design which match the existing house.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The large size of the addition in relation to the

existing structure and the idea of the addition being subordinate to the main mass, that a

variance will be required for setbacks, that the addition be offset by about a foot, that a similar

roof be placed over the new door as is over the existing door, that the upper portion be

changed to create a different look - possibly with dormers or material changes, that the

addition height is to be in keeping with the historic wing, that the proposed addition will not

be visible from the front of the house, that the smaller windows will be fixed or casement, and

that the scale is the issue - not the size of the addition.

Mr. Bailey requested a site visit and expressed a desire to meet with the AHBR again prior to

requesting the variance.

The Board discussed requesting the historic consultant to the site visit.

discussed

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

24, 2024

AHBR 7-24-24

Sponsors:

Planning Commission

Attachments:

July 24 AHBR Meeting Minutes - DRAFT

approved

Aye:

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

VIII. Adjournment

adjourned

Aye:

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

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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.