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, November 13, 2024  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
I.  
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. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski  
Mr. Wetzel  
Absent: 1 -  
III.  
Public Comment  
Chair Caputo opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the  
Board.  
Ms. Tracy Crawford, 6554 Elmcrest Drive, discussed the house at 13 N. Oviatt Street and its  
probable build date of the late 1960s. Ms. Crawford also displayed historical photos which  
support her build date and described historic tax records with incorrect build dates for  
numerous structures. A letter stating there is no proof of the build date was submitted from  
Summit County.  
Ms. Candace Sveda, noted the house at 13 N. Oviatt, when last purchased was not included in  
the Historic District, that today the 795 square foot house has no insulation tree root problems  
under the slab. Ms. Sveda encouraged the Board allow the demolition of the house.  
Mr. Rob Swedenborg, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, noted after researching the house at 13 N.  
Oviatt he has three conclusions: 1) There is no historical significance to the house because:.  
The interior was gutted and rebuild in 1970, the exterior uses vinyl, the type of windows, and  
the workmanship. 2) There is no reliable build date and the tax records of build are  
inconclusive to the applicant. 3) The Board is not to be blinded by the historic preservation  
goals at the cost of the greater good, which will be a new house to improve the streetscape.  
Mr. George Roth, former owner of 105 E. Streetsboro Street - which at one time included 13  
N. Oviatt property, noted that just because 13 N. Oviatt is old, does not make it historical, and  
it does not have historical value. Mr. Roth also stated the house is in extremely poor condition  
and encouraged the Board to allow the demolition.  
IV.  
Consent Applications  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
A.  
B.  
C.  
168 Hudson Street (Historic District)  
Fence (6’ wood extension)  
Attachments:  
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
136 Hudson Street (Historic District)  
Alteration (Roof Replacement)  
Attachments:  
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
83 W. Case Drive  
Addition (Sunroom)  
Attachments:  
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
V.  
A.  
Old Business  
56 College Street (Historic District)  
Alteration (Circular art glass window)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Kenney recused herself from this hearing due to a conflict of interest.  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the elevations, noting  
the Board's concerns, the historic consultant's recommendations, and the revisions to the  
application.  
Mr. Tony Vicanti, attorney for the applicant, and the Board discussed the approvals at the  
previous AHBR meeting, that the circular window is the singular item to be discussed at this  
meeting, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards which are to be applied in a reasonable  
manner, other standards which this project meets, that the circular new art glass window will  
be repositioned from the original north elevation to the 1980 addition of the north elevation  
and will not be visible from the public right-of-way, and his opinion that the Board should  
grant the application.  
Mr. Chris Lachman, CSO Consulting, noted the window will be located outside the public  
view, in a non historic portion of the house, and the work was given approval to proceed by  
Mr. Sugar.  
A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski  
1 - Ms. Kenney  
Recused:  
B.  
48 College Street (Historic District)  
Alteration & Addition  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying photos and elevations of the house in  
question, noting a site visit took place on October 23, 2024, and the historic consultants  
recommendations.  
Ms. Elizabeth Nicklas, and Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, recapped and described the  
project, reviewed the changes to the application and fenestration placement, and noted that  
historically appropriate wood doors will be used.  
The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The visual impact of the large doors, that the side  
with the doors cannot be seen from any street view, the historic consultants recommendation  
to leave the door in the center of the structure - which does not meet the need of the  
homeowner, that the trellis will be restored and replaced, the short walkway to the garage, the  
Board's discomfort with moving doors and windows just to meet the needs of the homeowner,  
that currently the neighbors view a poorly disorganized and not maintained garden that does  
not have much activity, that the recommendation to double the number of windows and keep  
the door means a lot of windows and makes the interior design difficult, that Peninsula  
Architects believes bringing light into an old house is a positive movement, that these plans  
do not preserve a large portion of the facade, that if the entirety of the house if considered the  
changes are minor, but if only the facade is considered these are large changes, the possibility  
of using two sets of double doors, other possibilities for toning down the plan so that less of  
the facade is changed, and the architect argued that it is the private side of the house.  
Ms. Nicklas requested partial approvals of the application, which will not include the doors.  
Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the connector  
because the exception has been approved by BZB,A, it is not in public view, and is an  
existing garage. The motion was approved by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
C.  
13 N. Oviatt Street (Historic District)  
Demolition (One Story, Single-Family House)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting the history of the application, the  
attached historic consultants report and a recommendation to deny the application to  
demolish.  
Mr. Clayton Braham, and Ms. Candace Sveda, stated the build date the consultant is using  
may not be accurate as shown by the many wrong dates presented earlier in the meeting and  
the submitted photograph shows the house was not in place at the date given by the  
consultant. Mr. Braham also stated the house was incorporated into the historic district after  
its purchase, that qualified people have stated the historic date is not correct, that significant  
changes have already taken place to the house - prior to being in the historic district, that the  
house does not fit the quality of the neighborhood, that there is little of original structure  
remaining today that is of historic value, that the house might have been a shed when built,  
that the original house did not have a kitchen, that particle board is used on the gable ends  
with two-by-twoa as part of the framing, and that the lack of historic material in the house will  
help in not setting precedent.  
The Board noted the dating errors found were all before 1900, that the photo does not  
conclusively show the house not in place prior to 1963, that Ohio Soil and Aerial Department  
pictures were not included in any presentation, the problem of setting precedent for  
demolishing houses, that there is little historic value in the house, and that a site visit will be  
appropriate in light of this being a demolition of a house of unknown date.  
The Board suggested that staff write the motion so the reasons for allowing the demolition are  
clear.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Ray, to conduct a site visit to  
examine the materials. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VI.  
A.  
New Business  
94 First Street (The Spice & Tea Exchange)  
Sign (Wall & Projecting)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying revised renderings of the sign on the  
building and reviewing the staff comments.  
Ms. Marie Cipolletta, Signarama, stated the lettering in the font is not able to be dimensional  
and the business owner would like to use this font.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, that this AHBR  
Application be approved as revised. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Nay:  
5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski  
1 - Ms. Marzulla  
B.  
341 Aurora Street  
Fence (4’ & 6’ Vinyl)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the site and describing the project  
design and reviewing the staff comments.  
Ms. Vicki Marshall, resident, was present for the meeting.  
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the design of the fence, if the entire fence could be  
six-feet high, that the fence must be behind the main mass of the structure it is near, that the  
house is approximately 600-feet from the street, that a step design is not needed for this  
location, and the purpose of the fence is to keep deer out.  
A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Ray, that this AHBR Application  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
C.  
95 E. Streetsboro (Historic District)  
Alteration (Windows)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the elevations, reviewing the  
Secretary of the Interior's standards, displaying photos of the windows to be replaced, and  
reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Greg Chaplin, architect, was present for the meeting.  
The Board, applicant, and staff, noted that normally a site visit is conducted when windows  
are to be replaced, however since good photos were submitted which show the poor condition  
of the existing windows, and this is a third floor project, the site visit is not needed.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley seconded by Mr. Ray, that this AHBR Application  
be approved with the existing trim around the windows and placement inset be  
maintained. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
D.  
172 Aurora Street (Historic District)  
Alteration (Porch Re-build)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the elevations, explaining the project  
and materials, and reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Dave Morehead, homeowner, stated the project is being done because of sewer issues and  
the front steps will be rebuilt with the same materials as existing and in the same design.  
A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Ray, that this AHBR Application  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
E.  
2275 Danbury Lane  
Addition (Dining Room & Kitchen)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and explaining the elevations and  
reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, noted the roofing can be made to match in pitch and  
materials, that the proposed shed roof is to accommodate second floor windows, that the  
addition roofline will be above the existing roofline, that casement windows are preferred  
since there are no neighbors in the rear to see them, and that the head heights of the doors and  
windows are in alignment except for the window above the sink.  
Ms. Marzulla moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Ray, with the overhanging roof  
having asphalt shingles. The motion was approved by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
F.  
6543 Elmcrest Drive  
Addition (Attached Garage)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the project including  
the revised drawing, and reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, and Mr. Charles Walton, homeowner, described: The  
additional fenestration and why fenestration was not added to the master bedroom, the  
possibility of moving the bathroom window over approximately two-feet to lessen the  
fenestration issue, that the full width of a column be used against the house to support the  
material change, and that the standing seam material is being used because of the aesthetics of  
the material and it will be invisible from the street. With regard to the height of the wings Mr.  
Bailey noted this is a detached garage, the existing house is one story, and he displayed  
renderings that show the garage from many angles cannot be seen above the house, and  
presented documents showing the neighbors support the project.  
The Board, Mr. Bailey, and staff discussed: Mr. Bailey's responses to the staff comments, that  
moving the bathroom windows will reduce the fenestration gap to 14-feet, that a window can  
be added to the north elevation, that the roof will be reshingled, that there will not be a living  
space above the garage, that the addition height is appropriate considering the house is one  
story, the distance of the house from the street, the possibility of the porch and roof being one  
pitch, and that the valley created by the two rooflines is not permitted.  
Mr. Bailey requested the application be approved, aside from the roofline, which could be  
approved by staff.  
Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, for a partial approval of the  
application with the following conditions and findings: A window be added on the north  
elevation, columns be placed against the house at the front entrance material change,  
that the transition from the shingle to metal roofs are complementary, and an exception  
to the addition height requirement is given because of the separation between the house  
and garage, the single story house has a low height, the structure is 100-feet from the  
road, and the siteline makes the addition not visible. Ms. Kenney also moved that an  
administrative review be conducted to approve the rooflines. The motion was approved  
by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
G.  
5259 Preserve Lane  
New Residential Construction (Two-story single-family dwelling)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the site plan, describing the project,  
and reviewing the staff comments.  
Mr. Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders, the Board, and staff, discussed if the wing is moved back  
one foot it would become a projection which is allowed, that the chimney will be covered with  
stone veneer, how the windows can be reconfigured with transoms to allow 18-inches on each  
side instead of being pinned against the corners, the windows be moved toward the middle,  
and that a 4-foot dormer be added to the 60-foot wall span over the double hung window.  
Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, to approve with the following  
conditions: The projection be moved back one foot, that stone be added to the chimney  
to match the foundation, that twin double hung windows with transoms above be added  
to the back elevation, a the side window on the back be moved inward, and a 4-foot  
transom be added to the 60-foot wall span. The motion was approved by the following  
vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VII. Other Business  
A.  
333 Aurora Street (Informal)  
Addition (Attached Garage)  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff  
comments including that the house is set back about 200-feet and front facing garages are  
permitted if over 100-feet from the road, which this is.  
Mr. Joseph Franzese, architect, and Lauren, homeowner, were present for the meeting.  
Mr. Franzese, noted the addition is both smaller and lower and behind the existing house, with  
the existing house with porch being 2100 square feet and the addition being 1940 square feet,  
however, the LDC does not allow the porch to be included.  
The Board and applicant, and staff, discussed: Making this two additions instead of just one -  
which might be permitted, what is the actual new portion of the addition, that anything which  
is torn down and rebuilt - is considered new addition, that the addition does not seem out of  
proportion, that the neighboring houses are large, and the applicant should consider what  
exceptions the Board might consider if the application is granted.  
This matter was discussed.  
2025 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Schedule  
B.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the 2025 meeting  
schedule be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:  
October 23, 2024.  
C.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that the October 23,  
2023, Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VIII. Staff Update  
Chair Caputo notified the Board that Mr. Wetzel has resigned from the Board.  
AHBR Workshop Discussion  
A.  
Attachments:  
Ms. Krickovich notified the Board that Tuesday, December 3, 2024, will be the AHBR  
workshop.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 10:38 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, 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.  
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