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Mr. Sugar introduced the Conditional Use and Site Plan request for a 4,600-foot addition for the school's
orchestra program, which would be located on the interior of the high school property, would follow typical
school hours, with the design reviewed by the AHBR. Mr. Sugar also reviewed the staff considerations and
comments.
Mr. John Peterson, GPD Group, described the purpose of the addition, noted this public/private project is the
first phase of a larger arts program, which is intended to improve the performing arts programming at Hudson
High School, he also described the addition’s location on the property, the sound engineering work done for the
project, and the anticipated completion date of the fall of 2026.
Mr. Tom Barone, Hudson Schools, noted the high quality of the Hudson fine arts programming, the convenience
and cost savings by having a dedicated space for performing arts, the ideal location which is proposed for the
addition, and that the design matches the existing building.
The Commissioners, applicant, and staff discussed: The additional phases of the performing arts areas at the high
school, the estimated 12 to 14 months for construction, an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025, that chain
link fencing will surround the project for student safety, a request that staff ask engineering for a correction
regarding ‘no clearing’ in their report.
The Commissioners and the applicant discussed staff's recommendation for the sidewalk. The applicant
questioned the recommendation because of the adjacent equipment and limited purpose for the sidewalk.
The Commissioner and applicant discussed planting new trees based on the presence of underground utilities, the
parking locations for students and staff, the site logistics plan during construction was explained, that
coordination with school activities will take place, that construction work will take place during the school day,
that conversation will take place with the schools and police regarding site security during football games, the
number of trades people anticipated, the possibility of relocating staff parking to free up parking for workers, that
materials will arrive on scene as needed - not months before, that the Commission suggests allowing as much
room as possible for workers and materials, that background checks will be done on the trades people, the
logistics of deliveries, the anticipated work schedule, a Commissioner’s recommended a later start date of late
February 2026 as the work would be significantly halted during the winter's cold weather conditions, allowing
sufficient time for steel to be designed and fabricated, that existing brick walls will not be demolished, that the
existing foundation will not be impacted, that a housekeeping budget will be set, that the construction manager
will hire a safety officer, that the contractors will, from time to time, need to be inside the existing building on a
scheduled basis - outside the classroom times.
The walking path from the sophomore parking lot into the school was discussed, how the addition might be made
to look more intentional and part of the building, that screening of dumpsters will be done even though they are
existing without screening, the description of the enclosed mechanicals mezzanine, that GDPs civil engineers
worked with Mr. Dave Rapp to determine that no further water retention areas were needed, the possibility of
combining the emergency / service entrance to the stadium, and the effect on parking and student travel.
The Commissioners, applicant, and staff discussed: The location of a small above-ground diesel fuel tank and the
