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

Jamie Sredinski

Nicholas Sugar, City Planner

Lauren Coffman, Associate Planner

Wednesday, July 23, 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: 5 -

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

Ms. Manko

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

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Sredinski, to approve the

Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

AHBR 25-802

AHBR 25-861

90 Aurora Street (Historic District)

Roof (Shingle & EPDM Replacement)

Attachments:

90 Aurora St - AHBR Packet

This AHBR agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

1991 Hines Hill Rd

Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)

Attachments:

1991 Hines Hill Rd - AHBR Packet

This AHBR agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

AHBR 25-774

2113 Ravenna St (Gloria Dei Lutheran Church)

Accessory Structure (Commercial Pavilion)

Attachments:

2113 Ravenna St - AHBR Packet

This AHBR agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

There was no Old Business.

VI.

New Business

AHBR 25-684

2712 Hudson Aurora Rd

Alterations (Window Replacement)

Attachments:

2712 Hudson Aurora Rd - AHBR Packet

Mr. Sugar introduced the project by describing and displaying the work, and noting the

applicant wants to have a picture window in place of the typical window.

Mr. Zachary Barron, Renewal By Anderson, was present for the meeting.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: The misunderstanding if the proposed windows are

part of a basement or lower level of the house. The Board determined they were part of a

lower level first floor and the replacement windows should match the typical house windows,

with the same style and grid patterns.

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

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

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

AHBR 2025-252

5876 Darrow Rd

Sign (Ground Sign)

Attachments:

5876 Darrow Rd - AHBR Packet

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

comments and recommendations.

Mr. David Soulsby, sign company owner, distributed and reviewed the revised plans for the

Board. Mr. Soulsby noted it is a double sided, double lighted sign, which is lower than the

previously proposed sign.

The Board, applicant, and staff discussed two options, one with, and one without the side

supports, the possibility of reducing the depth of the sign, the inclusion of the address of the

building, and that a matte finish will be used.

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

Application be approved as amended, with design option one, a matte finish, plantings,

and the address on the east side, as approved by staff. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

AHBR 25-762

Attachments:

35 S Oviatt St - AHBR Packet

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

and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations.

Mr. Kevin Holiday, A Sign Above, displayed and described the material that will be used to

construct the sign, noted the color of the brick will be matched, that the outside corners will

be mitered, that no lighting will be installed with the sign, that, as far as is known, the only

brick on the building is the chimney, the size of the sign and base, that other similar height

signs are on South Oviatt Street, that this type of material is new to the AHBR, the Board's

concern regarding the use of the panel without seeing the details, that the base of the sign is

too large in relation to the top of the sign, the foundation type, that mulch may be put around

the panel, and the Board's desire to see a finished corner.

The Board requested more information regarding the corners of the sign and the finish detail,

the framing / foundation plan, that a masonry base should be used, and that the applicant

needs to provide greater detail to the Board. The applicant and Board discussed if the sign

would be approved as is, if real brick were used.

Discussion also took place regarding other signs in the complex.

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

Application be approved as amended, with a brick or face brick foundation, which is

lowered 4 inches from the current design, and a landscaping plan be submitted to staff.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

AHBR 25-741

136 Sunset Dr

Fence (5ft Wood)

Attachments:

136 Sunset Drive - AHBR Packet

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying a photo of the house and property,

describing the project, and reviewing the staff comments, and applicable LDC requirements.

Mr. David Rohan, father of the applicant, noted the intention of the homeowners was not

drawn well on the submitted plans, the purpose of the fence is to keep their dog in the yard.

The Board, applicant, and staff, discussed: The height being 5 feet, that staff has seen split rail

fence in the backyard with a mesh, that this project only uses mesh in the rear yard, the

complication of approving mesh 5 feet high, that the proposed mesh is only to contain a dog

to the yard, the recommendation that a board be along the bottom, the possibility of only

having the mesh portion of the fence be about 3 feet high, and that the proposed fence is PVC

coated metal mesh.

The Board discussed the height of the fence, that mesh is being used when possibly not

allowed by the LDC, and that a split rail fence of lower height with mesh might be allowed.

The applicant requested the application be continued.

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

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

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

AHBR 25-717

750 W Streetsboro St

Accessory Structure (Outdoor Restroom Facility)

Attachments:

750 W Streetsboro St - AHBR Packet

Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan and describing the outdoor

restroom project.

Mr. Eric Solf, SoL Harris/Day Architecture, and Mr. Jimmy Kozy, Christ Community Chapel,

described the project, and responded to the lack of fenestration issue by distributing revised

plans with a faux window.

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

Application be approved as amended with the faux windows. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski

VII. Other Business

Ms. Marzulla stated appreciation for the newsletter with information regarding permits for

projects.

This matter was discussed

VIII. Staff Update

Ms. Coffman requested AHBR members have a second subcommittee meeting for the

Historic Landmark Project.

IX.

Adjournment

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

adjourned at 8:51 p.m.. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

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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.