City of Hudson, Ohio  
CD Meeting Agenda - Final  
Architectural & Historic Board of Review  
John Caputo, Chair  
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair  
John Workley, Secretary  
John Funyak  
Francoise Massardier-Kenney  
William Ray  
Karl Wetzel  
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner  
Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner  
Wednesday, September 27, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call To Order  
Roll Call  
I.  
II.  
III.  
Public Comment  
Consent Applications  
IV.  
A.  
1812 Haymarket Way  
Accessory Structure (Pavilion, 384 sq ft)  
Submitted by Kenneth Kushmider, Landscape Design Associates  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
Old Business  
V.  
A.  
7322 Arborwood Drive  
Addition (352 Sqft Garage Expansion)  
Submitted by Len Huddleston  
a) This case went before the Board on 8/9/2023 and 8/23/2023 as informal  
reviews in order to get a general direction from the Board on massing  
requirements.  
b) The Architectural Design Standards state the front face of the main body  
must sit forward at least 18" from the front face of the wings. The existing  
garage is forward of the main body and the applicant is proposing to  
extend the existing garage by 16 feet. Staff notes the Board seemed  
acceptable of the proposed massing during the informal reviews.  
c) The Board requested the applicant provide documentation of the factors of  
a practical difficulty on the property. The applicant has provided this  
documentation. The AHBR can review in determining a special exception.  
Attachments:  
New Business  
VI.  
A.  
94 Owen Brown Street  
Demolition (Former Windstream Building)  
Submitted by Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager- City of Hudson  
a) The City is proposing to demolish the structure (14,976 square feet) for  
future development of the property. City staff is anticipating the current  
Comprehensive Plan process would provide guidance on the future of the  
property.  
b) Staff notes the building was built in 1968 (55 years old) per the Summit  
County property records and does not have any historical significance.  
c) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
B.  
5928 Stow Road  
Accessory Structure (Barn)  
Submitted by Brian McCort  
a) Staff notes the scope of work is to construct 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 structure has a maximum footprint  
allowance of 10,000 square feet. Staff notes the applicant submitted a floor  
plan verifying an agricultural use; therefore, the 2,400 square foot  
proposal would be allowed.  
c) The Architectural Design Standards state all facades (including the rear)  
over twelve (12) feet long shall have at least one window or door opening.  
Question if the applicant could incorporate windows on the north and  
south elevations.  
d) The Architectural Design Standards state enclosed accessory buildings  
shall incorporate some elements similar to the main body, for example  
similar corner boards, window types, or materials. Question materials  
used and how those materials match the existing house.  
Attachments:  
D.  
5840 Nicholson Drive  
Addition (612sqft Bed & Bath)  
Submitted by Jim Dombroski  
a) Staff notes the addition is proposed to be on the same wall plane as the  
existing house, creating a 60-foot continuous wall span. Suggest the addition  
be inset or bumped out to break up the wall plane to meet the requirement for  
siding to be blended where new construction meets existing.  
Attachments:  
E.  
272 W. Streetsboro Street  
Addition (825 sqft In-law suite with rear screen porch)  
Submitted by Chris Zanin, Contractor  
a) The Architectural Design Standards state large expanses of blank wall are  
to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of  
approximately every 12 feet. Question if the rear elevation is accurately  
depicted as the floor plan shows a bedroom window and the elevation does  
not.  
b) The Architectural Design Standards state doors and windows on the public  
faces of a building should be arranged so that they are regulated by a  
system of (invisible) parallel and perpendicular lines. Question if the  
kitchen window on the right elevation could be centered to meet this  
regulation.  
c) The Architectural Design Standards state exposed foundations and tie  
courses shall be of a consistent material on all elevations. Question the  
exposed foundation and how it relates to the proposed addition.  
Attachments:  
Other Business  
VII.  
Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:  
September 13, 2023.  
Attachments:  
Staff Update  
VIII.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
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