City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

John Caputo, Chair

Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair

John Workley, Secretary

John Funyak

Françoise Massardier-Kenney

William Ray

Karl Wetzel

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

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 Mr. Ray, to approve the Consent

Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-156

Cutler Lane Entrance (Villas of Hudson)

Ground Signs for Residential Subdivision

Attachments:

Cutler Ln. AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

AHBR 23-1132

50 Division Street (Historic District)

Alterations (Door)

Attachments:

50 Division Street Staff Report 3.13.24 Meeting

50 Division St. AHBR Packet

50 Division ST. AHBR Packet 2.28.24 Meeting

50 Division St. AHBR Packet - 2.14.2024 Meeting

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by reviewing its history before AHBR, describing

alternate plans including discussion of AHBR granting an exemption which may be done

when exceptional conditions exist including safety concerns which staff believes apply in this

application. Mr. Sugar also noted the door is a secondary entrance on a 1950s addition to the

building and reviewed the staff recommendation.

AHBR members recognized the unique conditions and that the door is appropriate on the

addition.

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

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

VI.

New Business

AHBR 24-200

112 First Street (D.O Summers Cleaners)

Sign (Wall & Projecting)

Attachments:

D.O Summers AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the proposed sign and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Mike Bizjak, applicant, noted the sign will have a matte finish, will not be illuminated,

and will be built on rails which will allow it be moved at a future date.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: This sign is not compatible with other signs at First

and Main and that blade signs are permitted. The applicant distributed a 3-feet by 10-feet,

six-inches alternate sign plan to the Board which is not fully approved by the business owner.

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the proposed blade sign

be approved and that staff may approve the redesigned panel sign . The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 23-1091

69 West Streetsboro Street (Citizens Bank)

Signs (Building, Awning & Instructional)

Attachments:

Citizens Bank AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying and explaining the sign and site plan, and

reviewing the staff recommendations and comments.

Ms. Iliana Kazandziev, Agile Signs, noted a revised drawing will be done and height of the

sign will be reduced at the direction of the AHBR.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the size of the sign and letters, the materials to be

used and the materials finish. Mr. Sugar noted a separate application was submitted regarding

changes to the building.

Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Workley to approve with the following

conditions: The light bars be removed, and the directional sign letters be two-inches

high. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley

1 - Ms. Marzulla

AHBR 24-155

33 E. Main Street (Historic District)

Alterations {Trim Brackets}

Attachments:

33 E. Main St. AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying historical photos of the house, noting the

specific areas of work, and that staff recommends approval.

Ms. Robyn Meeker, owner, noted all the replacement elements will be custom made.

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

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 20- 875

36 S. Main Street (Yours Truly)

Alteration (Rooftop Screening)

Attachments:

Previously Approved Plans

Yours Truly Hudson Photos for AHBR 3.13.24

Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying photos of the work done and describing

the previous approvals while noting that rooftop equipment was to be screened from the street

and public view. Staff's commented that the rooftop mechanicals are visible from the street

and made recommendations which may correct the situation.

Mr. Doug Lublick, Yours Truley, stated the screening would need to be thirty-five feet long

and and four-feet high and is concerned about wind gusts causing a dangerous condition. Mr.

Lublick also stated the current view of the rooftop equipment is better than what was there

previously.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed alternatives for the required screening, the problem

of the weight of the screening on the rooftop, and that this type of screening is a required for

all Hudson buildings.

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

Application be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-182

136 Franklin Street (Historic District)

Alteration (Porch Steps)

Attachments:

136 Franklin Street AHBR Packet

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

on this non-historic, 2014 built house in the Historic District.

Mr. Derek Mills, contractor, noted the columns will be matched and the project footprint will

not be changed.

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

Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR - 23-521

290 N. Main (Historic District)

Alterations (Door & Window)

Attachments:

290 N. Main AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the elevations, noting the AHBR

approval on June 14, 2023, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Neil Luketic, architect, was present to answer questions.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the steps being below grade and the doors matching

the previously approved doors.

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

be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-186

2205 Victoria Parkway

Addition (Second Story, Porch & Garage)

Attachments:

2205 Victoria Parkway AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting AHBR approved the project on July 14,

2021. Subsequent to the approval staff found the project was not built as approved and

conflicts with the Architectural Design Standards.

Mr. Russell Niswander, homeowner, stated the missing first floor windows are due to the

garage not previously having windows and the complications they will cause if required. The

Board noted vegetation is not permitted in place of fenestration and discussed alternatives to

traditional windows. Discussion took place regarding: The grids in the new windows match

the existing windows, that the second floor windows are in proportion to each other, that the

black portion of the garage door is actually magnets - not windows, and the trim band should

not be a requirement since it is not on the rest of the house.

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

Application be approved as amended with fenestration on the west elevation as

approved by staff. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 21- 310

38 Division Street (Historic District)

Addition (Breezeway & Kitchen)

Attachments:

38 Division Street AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the elevations and noting AHBR

approved this application on June 9, 2021, with the following conditions: The siding be

feathered in, a dormer be built on the garage, and the breezeway be inset. These items were

not done.

Mr. Jeff Goodman, Ultimate Home Remodeling, noted he was instructed by staff to cut as

little of the original house as possible resulting in the siding not being feathered in. Mr.

Goodman also stated a six window door was approved but an eight panel full-light door was

installed in the rear to allow more light, the dormer was not installed because doing so would

create a roof leak potential, and the breezeway was inset as far as it would go based on the

position of the garage.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The dormer while it was a condition will not be

required by AHBR, that feathering in the siding was also a condition, however, the

non-blended look is acceptable, the lack of the breezeway being inset is probably not required

by the Architectural Design Standards and is complicated by the change of foundation

material on the two sides of the door which existed prior to this work, that adding trim on both

side of the breezeway door is a possible solution, and that the rear breezeway door would

have been approved by the Board.

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

Application be approved as amended with the inset area having consistent siding from

top to bottom on each side of the door. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-199

134 Chadbourne Drive

Addition (First Floor Garage & Second Floor)

Attachments:

134 Chadbourne Dr. AHBR Packet

Ms.Krickovich introduced the application by displaying the site plan and elevations and

reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, stated the siding will be removed and new siding reinstalled

with shingles of a similar grade and style to match the existing. Regarding the shutters Mr.

Bailey stated by not installing shutters he is able to have larger windows with more interior

light.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed installing shutters and noted it would require large

shutters to cover a window as shown.

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

Application be approved as submitted with siding to match the side of the garage door

and asphalt shingles. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-203

43 Church Street (Historic District)

Addition (Entertaining Space)

Attachments:

43 Church Street AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying renderings of the proposed

additions.

Mr. Nick Boka, and Mr. Brian Swartz, Anthony Slabaugh Remodeling, introduced the

application by describing the front and rear main masses of the house, the work done in 2018

and 2019 on this property, the various iterations of the proposed addition, and the existing

cedar shakes to be removed, repaired and reinstalled on the west side, if and whenever

possible.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: That the addition is staying within the site lines of

the original house, that a site visit with the historic consultant would benefit the Board, that

variances from BZBA are needed prior to AHBR approval, that approximately 1000 square

feet in additions have or will take place, and that a wood door can be installed if AHBR

makes that a condition.

Staff agreed to arrange a site visit.

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Ray, to conduct a site visit with

the historic consultant and continue this application following the BZBA meeting. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

AHBR 24-205

121 Elm Street (Historic District)

Addition (Kitchen and Primary Suite)

Attachments:

121 Elm Street AHBR Packet 5.8.24 Meeting

121 Elm Street Perspectus Report

121 Elm St. AHBR Packet 3.13.24 Meeting

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by introducing the applicants.

Mr. Gordon Costlow, designer, and Mr. Joseph Morono, homeowner, described the 1889

home redesign to: Enlarge the kitchen, laundry room and add an addition for a first floor

master suite. Mr. Costlow noted the addition is smaller and about the same height as the

existing house, that the new rear porch has a hip roof which mimics the front roof, and that the

right elevation has an existing gable which will be widened.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The elevations which were handed out to the Board

at the meeting which showed: Alternative roof lines, the height of the addition in relation to

the existing house, the possible reuse of the existing gables, that the original dormer should

remain with shed roofs on the side which will help with the connection to the historic house,

that the same dormer/roof style should be built on the addition, that the rear roof style should

be rethought, and that the proposed addition is not subordinate to the main mass.

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that the historic

consultant and Board conduct a site visit and the application be continued. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

VII. Other Business

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

February 28, 2024.

AHBR 2-28-24

Attachments:

February 28, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft

The February minutes were continued to the April meeting.

VIII. Staff Update

Ms. Krickovich noted that Mr. Funyak and Ms. Kenney's appointments to the Board will be

completed this summer.

This matter was discussed

IX.

Adjournment

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

adjourned at 9:38 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and

Mr. Workley

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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.