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, February 26, 2025

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.

Roll Call

Present: 7 -

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

and Ms. Manko

III.

Public Comment

Chair Caputo opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the

Board. There were no comments.

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:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-120

172 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Fence (6-foot, Cedar)

Attachments:

172 Aurora St. AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

AHBR 25-73

5947 Laurawood Lane

Accessory Structure (Shed)

Attachments:

5947 Laurawood Lane AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

There was no Old Business.

AHBR 25-65

16 Owen Brown Street (Historic District)

Addition & Alterations (Bedroom, Dining room & Porches)

Attachments:

16 Owen Brown AHBR Packet 3.12 Meeting

16 Owen Brown AHBR Packet 2.26 Meeting

16 Owen Brown Consultant Report

16 Owen Brown AHBR Packet 2.12 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting it was previously reviewed by AHBR

and a site visit was conducted.

Mr. Mark Madar, homeowner, described how the revised application was driven by Historic

Preservationist comments, including: the redesigned front porch, the gable roof above the

front door, the use of lap siding, the west elevation gable dormers, aligning the windows,

keeping the windows on the original part of the home, the rear elevation 10-inch inset, and on

the east side, the window alignment and the ridge line. Mr. Madar also noted that the shutters

by the door have been removed since at least the 1970s, and while the Preservationist

recommended keeping the front door - it is in the middle of a room - Mr. Madar would like to

eliminate it. It was also noted that all the windows are aluminum clad with wood on the

interior.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: the need for staff to review the proposed changes,

having two or three windows on the front of the house, the location of the side door in relation

to the front door, the fact that the front door adds to the historic significance of the house, the

roof type over the porch with needed decorative trims, and the possibility of putting a rail in

front of the front door to minimize its look,

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

Application be continued to allow staff to review the revised elevations and submit

comments to the Board. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

VI.

New Business

AHBR 25-123

145 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Demolition & Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)

Attachments:

145 Aurora AHBR Packet

145 Aurora AHBR Packet 3.12 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the existing detached

garage, and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Mr. Kody Kocias, and Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, noted the building is in poor

condition and falling down, stated they do not know the age of the building, and displayed

photos of the existing shed with a bowing roof and rotten wood. The Board noted that for

demolition to be approved it must be demonstrated that the building does not have historic

significance and that the concrete block foundation is falling apart.

The Board, applicant, and staff, noted: the height and setbacks are within the code, the

materials are natural wood and the windows are Pella Reserve. Mr. Matava noted: There is no

water or electric in the building indicating it will not be used as a dwelling, why the windows

are located in the shown positions, the large wall area without fenestration and possible

solutions, the possibility of moving the windows in from the wall to the middle to reduce the

fenestration issue, and that this design matches the existing house better than the present shed.

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

be continued. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-79

252 North Main Street (Historic District)

Addition & Alteration to Accessory Structure (Barn)

Attachments:

252 N. Main AHBR Packet

252 N. Main AHBR Packet 3.12.25 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the elevations and

project, describing the Secretary of the Interior's recommendations, and reviewing the staff

comments and recommendations.

Mr. Stuart Hamilton, applicant, stated he will reuse boards down to the deck height, that the

previous foundation failed, and that Summit County requires deck railing at 30-inches and this

deck is 18-inches.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: conducting a site visit, that the new foundation

used poured concrete, that a new frame was constructed on the inside of the barn, that the

existing barn siding and windows will be reused, and that no materials will be purchased.

The Board decided to conduct a site visit.

This matter was continued

AHBR 24-1258

7559 Andover Way

Addition (3 Seasons Room)

Attachments:

7559 Andover Way AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by: displaying the elevations, describing the

project, noting that screens on the existing porch will be replaced with windows - which

makes it an addition, and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Mr. Kender, applicant, the Board, and staff, discussed: The required foundation, that windows

will be installed and possibly removed for part of the year, that heat will not be included, the

location of the stairs, that an exception will be needed to not require a foundation if this is

considered an enclosed structure, the definition of an enclosed structure, the proposed type of

windows and glass, that if only screens are used - that the applicant could easily be

application could easily be approved if only screens were used, that a foundation will be built

only under the new portion of the build, that a consistent foundation around the house is

required by the building code, the view of the deck from the backyard will not allow the

existing foundation to be seen if the new deck is built, that a veneer with regular deck skirting

could be used, that a combination of brick veneer and skirting be used around the deck, and

that the roof will be re shingled in its entirety.

Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the application

with the following conditions: 1) A faux foundation be around the three sides of the new

extended enclosure that matches the house. 2) To have skirting on the three sides of the

expanded deck. 3) The roof be one consistent shingle. The motion was approved by the

following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

VII. Other Business

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

February 12, 2025.

AHBR 2-12-25

Attachments:

February 12, 2025 AHBR Minutes - Draft

The minutes approval was postponed to the next AHBR meeting.

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

VIII. Staff Update

Ms. Krickovich noted: 1) Three members of the Historic Landmark subcommittee will meet.

2) At Council's request AHBR's submittal requirements will be codified. 3) Text changes in

the LDC regarding the Historic Consultant.

IX.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, that the meeting be

adjourned at 8:49 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski

and Ms. Manko

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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.