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, March 12, 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: 6 -

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

Ms. Kenney

Absent: 1 -

III.

IV.

Public Comment

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

Board. There were no comments.

Consent Applications

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-155

00 Bridgewater Blvd

Ground Sign (Residential Entrance Sign)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

00 Bridgewater AHBR Packet

Attachments:

approved

AHBR 25-117

46 Ravenna St. (The Poppy Shop & Hudson Plant Co.)

Sign (Wall Sign)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

46 Ravenna AHBR Packet

Attachments:

approved

Old Business

AHBR 25-65

16 Owen Brown Street (Historic District)

Addition & Alterations (Bedroom, Dining room & Porches)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

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 reviewing changes made to the application

since the last AHBR meeting.

Mr. Mark Madar was present for the meeting.

The Board, applicant, and staff: Noted no cut sheet was submitted for the front door, a desire

for cedar lap siding which the applicant noted is cost prohibitive and difficult to find,

difficulty with the pitch of the roof over the front door, and the possibility of removing the

pitch above the door,

approved as amended

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Ms. Marzulla

AHBR 25-123

145 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Demolition & Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

Attachments:

145 Aurora AHBR Packet

145 Aurora AHBR Packet 3.12 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting a site visit was conducted on March 4th,

for the Board to observe the garage.

Mr. Kody Kocias, Peninsula Architects, was present for the meeting.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed the demolition noting the structure is compromised.

Regarding the proposed new structure, the Board and applicant discussed the door type.

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, 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)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

Attachments:

252 N. Main AHBR Packet

252 N. Main AHBR Packet 3.12.25 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting a site visit was conducted on March 4,

2025, and no changes were made to the application.

Ms. Bridget Williams, friend of the applicant, was present for the meeting.

The Board discussed the decking on the left side of the deck, which is under 20-inches high,

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

VI.

New Business

AHBR 25-112

225 W. Prospect Street

Demolition (Single-family dwelling)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

225 W. Prospect St. AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying photos of the 1900 era house which

is in deplorable condition.

Mr. Curt Van Blarcum noted the history of the property is difficult to find, and that the house

is decrepit condition.

The Board discussed whether or not the structure has any historical significance.

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-130

180 W. Streetsboro Street (Bell’s Barber Shop)

Sign (Wall Sign)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

180 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying photos of the building and proposed

sign, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Falih gave the Board a revised sign plan, with a matt finish, boarder, and centered on the

building.

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-180

82 First Street (Talbot’s)

Alteration (Awnings)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

82 First St. AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the building and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. William Morse, Ohio Awning: Displayed a sample of the proposed fabric which has a

satin finish, and described the existing material and proposed frame.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed the LDC requirements for awning fabric,

approved as amended

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-133

2732 Middleton Road

Accessory Structure & Alterations (Detached Garage)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

2736 Middleeton Rd AHBR Packet

Attachments:

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

project, and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, noted the rear of the house has an existing bump-out and

described the new additions and the homeowner’s desire is to replace all the windows -

however cost considerations may not allow a complete window replacement. Mr. Bailey also

described the proposed materials, the types of siding to be used, and that the overhangs will

match.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: That the Board is responsible for approving or not

approving the window design based on the plans before the Board at this meeting and that the

Board may make an exception, the proposed contrasting color of the garage, the house in

relation to the neighborhood, that the HOA will also need to approve an attached garage, a

reconfiguration of the windows on the front of the addition to match the rest of the house, that

from the design standards the proposed plan meets the LDC criteria, and the addition

foundation will match the existing foundation.

approved as amended

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-163

7706 Oxgate Court

Alteration (Siding)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

7706 Oxgate Ct. AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the house, describing the proposed

materials and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

The applicant displayed a rendering of the proposed finished project.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed the requirement for termination at an inside corner

or wrapping around the entire house. The applicant agreed to the LDC requirement which

may be administratively approved by staff.

discussed

AHBR 25-170

2425 Hudson Aurora Road

Addition (2nd Story Bed & Bath)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

2425 Hudson Aurora Rd AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by describing the project and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Jim Dombrowski, Brandywine Construction, agreed to comply with the staff comments.

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-178

6575 Dunbarton Drive

Addition (In-law suite)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

6575 Dunbarton AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the proposed project

and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Brian Kuck, Sissel Architectural and Design, noted the brick veneer and foundation will

continue around the entire house. Mr. Kuck also requested that he be allowed two skylights in

the roof of the addition. The Board stated flat skylights may be administratively approved by

staff.

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

AHBR 25-131

549 West Streetsboro Street

New Construction (Single-family dwelling)

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

549 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet

Attachments:

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the site plan, describing the project,

and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Mr. John Russell, and Ms. Elaine Schmidt, Prestige Builder Group, described how they

believe the LDC may allow the proposed design since the house sits 130 feet from the street,

and the proposed house is on eight acres.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: How the 130-foot rule applies to forward facing

garage doors, not wings, the homeowner's desire to have a larger setback, the inconsistency of

the setbacks around the proposed house, the purpose of requesting two forward additions, the

possibility of placing the wings in the back of the house, and the size of the property will

allow other designs which do not violate the LDC.

Conversation took place regarding having only one wing forward and the Board’s need to see

this site plan in relation to other houses in the development.

The homeowner and the Board discussed whether or not the Board would allow any greater

setback from the road with a general consensus that a greater setback could be favorably

considered by the Board.

The applicant requested the application be continued.

continued

AHBR 24-1346

Preserve of Hudson Townhomes

New Residential Construction (29 Townhome Units - District 3)

Submitted by Hanna Cohan, Knez Homes, Triban Investment

a) Staff notes this case was reviewed at the May 8, 2024 and April 9, 2025

meetings.

b) The applicant has submitted revisions based on previous board

discussions. Revisions include additional variety in dormer design, porch

post design, gable end design, and front projection design.

c) Staff has compiled the attached redline revisions documenting the

observed changes; however, the applicant should present all changes to

the board.

d) Revise elevations to label exposed foundation material.

e) Question the proposed porch width and if it is functional.

f) Question if the shake siding along of lot 5 terminates at an inside corner

along the left elevation.

g) Submit the sign plan on a surveyed site plan. Staff notes the property

boundary along Darrow Road is inaccurately depicted on the submitted

sign plan.

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

Attachments:

Elevations - Revised

Elevations - Staff mark up of changes

Elevations - Previous

Presentation - Revised

Sign and Pavilion

Product Specification Sheets

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by: Noting the application was reviewed on an

informal basis on May 8, 2024, describing the proposed project, and reviewing the staff

comments and recommendations.

Ms. Hanna Cohan, Triban Investments, stated her goal for this meeting is to receive feedback

from the Board in preparation for the next meeting. Ms. Cohan also distributed additional

information to the Board, and noted she is open to providing more variety to the design of the

buildings while maintaining a cohesive overall design.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed staff’s comments regarding the Farmhouse,

Cottage, and the Traditional style units, with Triban being open to make revisions to the

designs as suggested by staff and AHBR.

The Board noted this property which will have little or no visibility from the street.

Ms. Cohan described the proposed monument sign which will be near the road with a matt

finish, and will fit the commercial corridor where the sign will sit. The Board noted

appreciation for the proposed brick as opposed to a poured sign and that the sign will not be

near the proposed houses.

Ms. Cohan noted Triban’s desire to get full approval in April 2025 because of time limits

connected to the permits.

The Board continued the application at the request of the applicant.

continued

VII. Other Business

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

February 12, 2025.

AHBR 2-12-25

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

Attachments:

February 12, 2025 AHBR Minutes - Draft

approved

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

February 26, 2025.

AHBR 2-26-25

Sponsors:

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

Attachments:

February 26, 2025 AHBR Minutes - Draft

approved as amended

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

VIII. Staff Update

Ms. Kirckovich reviewed:

1. The subcommittee meeting for Historical Landmarks.

2. City Council’s ordnance regarding Public Comments at public meetings.

discussed

IX.

Adjournment

adjourned

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Sredinski and Ms. Manko

___________________________________________

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

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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.