City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Architectural & Historic Board of Review  
John Caputo, Chair  
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair  
John Workley, Secretary  
Françoise Massardier-Kenney  
William Ray  
Jamie Sredinski  
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner  
Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner  
Wednesday, December 11, 2024  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
I.  
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. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski  
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 Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, to approve the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1290  
A.  
V.  
41 Ambrose Drive  
Accessory Structure (Pavillion)  
Attachments:  
41 Ambrose Drive AHBR Packet  
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Old Business  
AHBR 24-426  
A.  
13 N. Oviatt (Historic District)  
Demolition (One-Story, Single-Family House)  
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  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting a site visit was conducted on November  
19, 2024.  
Mr. Clayton Braham and Ms. Megan Braham, homeowners, reviewed the site visit and the  
recommendation to examine information from Summit County Soil and Water (SCSW). The  
Brahams found no conclusive photographs of the area of their house in SCSW information.  
Mr. Braham also displayed a photographs from 1951 and 1959, which he believes shows no  
house. However, by 1970, a photograph shows a structure on the property. Mr. Braham then  
expressed his opinion that the pertinent question is, 'Is the house worth saving?', noting that it  
is made of particle board and other lesser materials.  
The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: When and why this house was added to the Historic  
District, the Public Comments at the last meeting stating the 1950s supposed building date is  
incorrect, that the photographs are not conclusive evidence there was or was not a house in  
the location, that the nature of the structure conveys to AHBR members that the house was not  
there in the 1950s, and that the National Registry states the house has no historical  
significance. The applicant also stated they were not able to discover when the house was  
built before the 1970 photo.  
The Board requested staff write out the motion to clarify why demolition will be permitted.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR  
Application be Continued to the January meeting to allow staff to submit a  
recommended motion to the AHBR. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VI.  
A.  
New Business  
AHBR 24-1296  
190 N. Main Street (Historic District)  
Sign (Building Sign)  
Attachments:  
190 N. Main AHBR Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by describing the sign and reviewing the staff  
comments.  
Ms. Soyson described and displayed the proposed lettering and stated the thickness of the  
lettering is approximately one-inch, with no lighting.  
The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: The mounting board is plywood and suitable for  
hanging the letters and the flower is the same material as the letters.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR  
Application be approved as amended by the submitted redesign. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1281  
B.  
48 College Street (Historic District)  
Alterations (Windows & Doors)  
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  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting the application has been reviewed in  
numerous AHBR meeting, described the various iterations of the design, and reviewing the  
staff comments.  
Mr. Joe Matava, and Ms. Elizabeth Nicklas, Peninsula Architects, noted ongoing demolition  
is taking place, the framing is not supporting the second floor, that the framing and plumbing -  
done throughout the years - is causing problems, that the homeowner is willing to invest in the  
house for its preservation, that the structure was built in three different time periods and was  
not done well, that the entire second floor structure is being rebuilt, and that Peninsula  
Architects is trying to make the house useful for today. Mr. Matava noted none of elements of  
the house are in alignment, therefore it does not make sense to require the proposed windows  
to align.  
The Board noted: It appreciates the elevation changes in this proposal, expressed concern that  
the first floor is not sufficiently holding up the second floor, stated the ganged windows are  
still not a good solution, that the ganged windows are out of the general public view, that the  
proposal is in keeping with the general character of the house in its time period, that structural  
issues should be taken into account by the Board, that all the LDC requirements are not being  
met with the redesign, and that Pella Reserve windows will be used.  
A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Nay:  
4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski  
2 - Ms. Kenney and Ms. Marzulla  
AHBR 24-1173  
C.  
7181 Huntington Road  
Alterations (Siding)  
Attachments:  
7181 Huntington Rd AHBR Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by explaining this review is for the siding  
replacement only and reviewed the staff comments.  
Mr. Brando Campo, and Mr. Chuck Conway, WeatherSeal Home Services, Inc., were present  
for the meeting.  
The Board. applicant, and staff, discussed why and where board and batten is being used, and  
that the LDC demands material changes take place on inside corners and be consistent around  
the entire mass.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR  
Application be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1196  
D.  
61 Sussex Road  
Addition (Attached Garage)  
Attachments:  
61 Sussex 12.11 AHBR Meeting Packet  
61 Sussex 10.9 AHBR Meeting Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by noting an informal review was conducted on  
October 9, 2024, a variance was granted by BZBA on November 21, 2024, and reviewing the  
Architectural Design Standards and staff comments.  
Mr. Steve Hanna, representing the owners, and Mr. Eric Long, property owner, described:  
Mr. Long's child's disability and need for this ADA equipped suite on the first floor, the  
research behind the submitted design, how the existing garage can be adapted for the ADA  
needs at a cost effective price, and that a new garage will be required for loading and  
unloading their child. Mr. Hanna noted the new garage, as submitted, does not meet the LDC,  
the alternative garage designs which are not as suitable and come at a higher cost,  
necessitating a variance and these ADA exemptions.  
The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed the type of garage door to use, that BZBA granted  
a variance for the front facing garage, and AHBR will permit an exception because of the  
homeowners demonstrated need.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR  
Application be approved based on Section 2 1, subcategory 2 (exceptional and unique  
conditions) which create a practical difficulty in complying with the standards, and that  
staff approve the garage door. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1265  
E.  
48 Wellgate Drive  
Addition (Mudroom & Garage)  
Attachments:  
48 Wellgate AHBR Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by describing and displaying the addition, and  
reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.  
Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, displayed the neighborhood of the house which is 11  
houses on a round-about private drive, that every house in the development is a unique style,  
and that the subject house has a mansard roof type with a traditional shingles. Mr. Bailey then  
described the project with an owner's suite and addition in the back, replacement of the  
vertical wood cedar shake siding which has dry rot, and described the project as a design  
solution which complements the owner's house and neighborhood.  
The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: Blending in the new siding, that the addition steps  
forward approximately five-feet in front of the house, how the addition will be seen from the  
street and driveway, the siding type which will be a different material but will match the  
existing in appearance, and that the material transitions will be wood to match at inside  
corners.  
Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Kenney, based on Section 211 1, sub  
section 2, noting the unique construction of the mansard roof which will not be reflected  
in the new portion of the more modern construction of the addition, that the new siding  
will be feathered in with the existing T 1 11 wood siding, and new fiber siding be used.  
The motion passed by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1280  
F.  
2 Bradley Drive  
New House (Single-Family Detached)  
Attachments:  
2 Bradley Drive AHBR Packet - 1.8.25 Meeting  
2 Bradley Drive AHBR Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying renderings, elevations, the site plan,  
and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.  
Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, stated this is a two-story wing type proposed house and  
described how the house fits the description of a wing type house, displayed other locations  
where the two-story wing type house may be found in Hudson, explained how the proposed  
house captures the charm and look of village houses, and discussed revisions of the house  
after discussions with staff.  
The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: The LDC allowing certain types of houses in  
certain zones, explained what a 'main body' type of house is as opposed to an intersecting  
wing type of house, the Boards feeling the proposed house is not compatible with other  
houses in the neighborhood, what would need to take place to make the house compliant,  
changes to the design while keeping the porch - which would make the house design  
allowable, and that the lack of trim, the window types and overhangs are problematic.  
Mr. Bailey and the Board discussed the 16-feet of windows and a 14-foot wall without  
fenestration.  
Mr. Bailey requested the application be continued.  
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:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
AHBR 24-1049  
G.  
734 Barlow Road  
New House (Single-Family Detached)  
Attachments:  
734 Barlow Rd. AHBR Packet - 1.8.25 Meeting  
734 Barlow Rd. AHBR Packet  
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by: Displaying the site plan, describing the project  
and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.  
Mr. John Russell, Prestige, Builder Group, and Mr. Chris Brown, Prestige Builder Group,  
agreed to the modify the windows, discussed the different types of roofs, the use of stone on  
the walls which is required to terminate at an inside corner, that the lot is not perpendicular to  
the roadway making it difficult to make the house parallel to the road, and the use of the  
standing seam on the shed.  
The Board, applicants, and staff, discussed: The roof types, that the orientation of the house  
will need to match the neighboring houses, that AHBR cannot approve the proposed  
orientation since it is a LDC requirement, that the septic system is causing the house to be in  
the proposed location, that moving the house on the lot will cause setback problems, that the  
adjoining houses are more parallel to Barlow Road than the proposed house, that if the  
proposed house is as parallel as the neighboring houses AHBR may be able to approve, if the  
house can be turned as in the drawing Mr. Brown submitted - the AHBR will approve  
according to the ten-percent rule, that grids will be placed in all the windows, that AHBR  
approves of the roof styles, and that a metal piece combined with shingles may be  
problematic.  
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR  
Application be continued. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VII. Other Business  
Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:  
November 13, 2024.  
AHBR 7675  
A.  
Attachments:  
November 13, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft  
A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the November 13,  
2024, minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
VIII. Staff Update  
Staff thanked the Board members for attending the workshop.  
Mr. Sugar informed the Board that the development across from Stony Hill on Darrow Road  
was approved by PC and will return to the AHBR.  
Discussion on the 2025 Council check-in  
AHBR 7674  
A.  
Attachments:  
City Council Memo - 2025  
2025 Council Check-in Staff Memo  
Ms. Krickovich discussed the five objective the AHBR developed at the workshop and that on  
February 11, 2025, AHBR will appear before council. The Board and staff discussed  
finalizing the council report at the January meeting.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 9:44 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms.  
Sredinski  
___________________________________________  
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.  
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