City of Hudson, Ohio

CD Meeting Agenda - 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, December 11, 2024

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call To Order

Roll Call

II.

III.

Public Comment

Consent Applications

IV.

AHBR

41 Ambrose Drive

24-1290

Accessory Structure (Pavillion)

Submitted by Jeff Rak

a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.

Attachments:

41 Ambrose Drive AHBR Packet

Old Business

AHBR 24-426

13 N. Oviatt (Historic District)

Demolition (One Story, Single-Family House)

Submitted by Clayton Braham

a) Staff notes this proposal was reviewed at the May 8, 2024 AHBR meeting.

The Board requested the assistance from the Consultant. The Consultant

report concluded the existing house falls within the Period of Significance

of the Historic District (1806-1963) and therefore, demolition would not be

appropriate. The Consultant report cited the 2022 Historic District

Boundary Increase, which added the building as a contributing resource,

along with 38 other buildings built between 1940 and 1963.

b) Staff notes the application was further reviewed at the November 13, 2024

AHBR meeting. The Board requested a site visit which was conducted on

November 19th, 2024.

c) The applicant has submitted additional documentation for the AHBR to

consider.

Attachments:

13 N. Oviatt New Documents for 12.11 Meeting

13 N. Oviatt AHBR Packet 11.13 Meeting

Perspectus Consultant Report

13 N. Oviatt AHBR Packet

Legislative History

5/8/24

Architectural & Historic Board continued

of Review

11/13/24

Architectural & Historic Board continued

of Review

New Business

VI.

AHBR

190 N. Main Street (Historic District)

Sign (Building Sign)

24-1296

Submitted by Robert Riegle

a) Question the thickness of the letters and how they will be mounted to the

wall.

b) Verify if the holes from the previous sign will need to be patched.

Attachments:

190 N. Main AHBR Packet

AHBR

48 College Street (Historic District)

24-1281

Alterations (Windows & Doors)

Submitted by Elizabeth Nicklas, Peninsula Architects

a) Staff notes this project was reviewed at the October 23, 2024 & the

November 13, 2024 AHBR meetings. At the 11/13 meeting the Board

approved the addition, but allowed the applicant to re-submit plans that

would depict a design that is more aligned with the Consultant report.

b) Staff notes the consultant report recommended removing the flanking

window and replacing with a double hung, retaining the historic door

opening and the farthest right (south) window. The applicant has submitted

revised plans that depict removing the flanking window and replace with

ganged double hung windows, retain the historic door opening, widening it

and replacing with double doors and removing the right window and

replacing with ganged double hung. However, staff notes the windows and

doors would not align with the second-floor windows, which conflicts with

the Consultant’s recommendation.

Attachments:

48 College St. 12.11 Meeting AHBR Packet

48 College St. Consultant Report

48 College St. AHBR Packet 11.13 Meeting

48 N. Oviatt AHBR Packet

AHBR

7181 Huntington Road

24-1173

Alterations (Siding)

Submitted by WeatherSeal Home Services, Inc.

a) The proposal is for siding replacement only. The applicant will apply

separately for the roofed porch.

b) The Architectural Design Standards state as per Section IV-1(d)(2) - The

materials used in the main body must be applied consistently on that mass

on all sides of the structure. Staff notes the applicant is proposing board

and batten siding that does not wrap around the entire mass. Revise plans

to depict a more consistent material on all sides of the mass.

Attachments:

7181 Huntington Rd AHBR Packet

AHBR

61 Sussex Road

24-1196

Addition (Attached Garage)

Submitted by Steve Hanna

a) Staff notes this project was reviewed by the AHBR informally at the

October 9, 2024 meeting. Additionally, the project was granted a BZBA

variance for a forward-facing garage door on November 21, 2024.

b) Section III-1(a)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards states - Attached

garages shall not face the street except for new development with a front

yard depth of 130 feet or more.

c) Section IV-3(a) of the Architectural Design Standards states - The main

body is a single story and centrally located in the structure and the front

door is located in the main body. Staff notes the addition would create a

main body that is not centrally located.

d) During the informal review the Board members generally accepted the

plans but suggested a garage door that had a higher degree of

architectural features. The new garage door elevation is attached in the

packet.

e) Staff notes Section II-1 - Approval and discretion of the AHBR:

c. The AHBR may waive any requirement of these standards in order to

approve a proposed project, if the AHBR finds that the project fulfills the

five principals enumerated in Section I-2, and meets one of the following

conditions:

(1) The project is an exceptional design, meaning that it is either

especially creative or it is designed in response to unique situation,

such as a very difficult site or an unusual program requirement.

(2) Exceptional and unique conditions exist that create a practical

difficulty in complying with the requirements of these Standards. The

AHBR should consider the factors enumerated in as defined in the

Land Development Code in determining "practical difficulty"

Attachments:

61 Sussex 12.11 AHBR Meeting Packet

61 Sussex 10.9 AHBR Meeting Packet

AHBR

48 Wellgate Drive

24-1265

Addition (Mudroom & Garage)

Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects

a) Section IV-4(c) of the Architectural Design Standards state - All roofs in

all the wings must be of the same shape as the main body, but they may

have a different pitch or orientation. Roofs shall not intersect a wall so as

to cause a valley. Staff notes the existing house has a mansard roof and the

proposed addition is depicted to have a flat roof. Revise plans to depict the

addition to have the same type of roof shape as the main body.

b) Section III-1(g)(11) of the Architectural Design Standards states -

Replacement wall and roof materials should be blended across a facade

(rather than small patch areas) to ensure compatibility with existing

materials. Confirm how the siding will be blended in at the rear and east

elevations and at the window replacement infills.

c) Submit a roof plan to verify massing.

Attachments:

48 Wellgate AHBR Packet

AHBR

2 Bradley Drive

24-1280

New House (Single-Family Detached)

Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects

a) Staff notes the overall design of the house would not comply with the

permitted building types within District 4 per Section II-2. Revise the plans

to depict a more traditional two-story wing type by removing the overhang

and creating a pitched roof off of the main mass.

b) Section I-2(e) of the Architectural Design Standards state - New buildings

and alterations shall respect the existing context and framework. The

design of any building shall be judged in reference to its site and the

character of its surroundings, not as an independent object. Suggest

revising the plans to depict more traditional overhangs, eaves, siding and

window openings that would be more compatible with neighboring

properties.

c) Section III-1(g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state - Large

expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should

be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Adjust window

placements to meet this requirement.

d) Section III-1(d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards state - All

facades (including the rear) over twelve (12) feet long shall have at least

one window or door opening. Fenestration placement on the accessory

structure shall be proportional to the house. Revise accessory structure

plans to show fenestration on the rear elevation to meet this requirement.

Attachments:

2 Bradley Drive AHBR Packet

AHBR

734 Barlow Rd

24-1049

New Residential Construction (Two-story single-family house)

Submitted by Robyn Jones

a) Section 1205.05(d)(7)(2) of the Land Development Code states - The front

wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or

perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the

approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.” Revise the

orientation of the house to meet this requirement.

b) Section 1205.05(d)(5)(C)(2) of the Land Development Code states - The

front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of

the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately

adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and

Historic Board of Review. Staff notes the proposed setback is greater than

ten percent of the adjacent properties 86 ft average.

c) Section IV-1(e)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards state - The

building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Utilize a

more consistent window design to meet this requirement.

d) Section III-1 (g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state - Large

expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should

be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Add additional

fenestration on the right elevation to meet this requirement.

e) Section IV-2(g)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards state - Roofs on

projections should match the roof material of the building, and to the

extent possible, shall be same kind of roof. Natural finish metals such as

copper, terne coated steel, or lead may be substituted for any roofing

material. Staff notes the house is a hip roof and the porch projections are

gable roofs.

f) Question if the stone applied to the rear elevation wall would terminate at

an inside corner.

g) Question the mix of standing seam and shingles at the front porch.

Attachments:

734 Barlow Rd. AHBR Packet

Other Business

VII.

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

November 13, 2024.

AHBR 7675

Attachments:

November 13, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft

Staff Update

VIII.

Discussion on the 2025 Council check-in

AHBR 7674

Attachments:

2025 Council Check-in Staff Memo

Adjournment

IX.