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, February 14, 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: 6 -

Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley

Mr. Wetzel

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. Marzulla, to approve the Consent

Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-50

5 Atterbury (Everbowl)

Sign (Wall Sign)

Attachments:

5 Atterbury AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

AHBR 23-1135

95 Bard Drive (Hudson Yard Townhouses)

Signs (Ground Signs)

Attachments:

95 Bard Drive 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

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by describing the project, noting it was before the

Board on January 10, 2024, and was updated subsequent to the staff review.

Mr. James Field, Co-President, Temple Beth Shalom, described the proposed door and

custom made doors with costs estimates of between $10 and $14 thousand dollars, for which

the FEMA grant is insufficient. Mr. Field also noted that Anderson does not make a wood

door that is entry resistant.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: 1) A wood door in front of the proposed door and

the associated difficulties of the installation as well as other wooden storm doors in the area.

2) Other grants that have been explored. 3) That the FEMA grant is for terrorism purposes

only. 4) That the unique situation for this door may permit some exception to the Design

Standards. 5) That because this is in the Historic District, exceptions should not be made to

the LDC and this door has been denied to another church and various residences. 6) The

unique threats toward Temple Beth Shalom. 7) The distinction between the historic portion of

the building and the more recent addition. 8) The description of the proposed door. 9)

Information related to window upgrades. 10) The desire for a comprehensive security plan.

11) The Board's concern with setting a precedent by allowing a metal door in the historic

district. 12) The rise of antisemitism. 13) Many Board members speaking favorably of a

wooden storm door in front of the proposed door.

The applicant's requested the Board to table the application for a month to explore the

possibility of adding a wooden storm door.

This matter was continued

VI.

New Business

AHBR 24-58

51 S. Main Street (Nona’s)

Sign (Wall Sign)

Attachments:

51 S. Main St AHBR Packet

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

comments.

Ms. Jessie Obert, business owner, stated the sign will be centered on the building and

requested the use of a composite material with a matte finish.

The Board, applicant and staff noted the owner's sign plan requires MDO material, however,

the applicant may request the owner update the sign plan.

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

Application be approved with the following conditions: 1) The backing material be

MDO. 2) A contingency to coordinate with the property owner to update the sign plan

to allow a composite material which is to be confirmed by staff. 3) A matte finish be

used. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-57

85 S. Main Street (Berkshire Hathway)

Sign (Wall Sign)

Attachments:

85 S. Main AHBR Packet

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

comments.

The applicant agreed to a matte finish and to provide a monument sign.

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

Application be approved with a matte finish and the applicant supplying a monument

sign. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-97

358 Atterbury Blvd

Addition (704sqft Great Room)

Attachments:

358 Atterbury Blvd AHBR Packet

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

comments.

Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, stated the intent is to match the existing house with wood

siding, asphalt shingles, and matching stained wood.

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

be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 24-76

AHBR 24-65

259 S. Main Street

Addition (392sqft Master Suit)

Attachments:

259 S. Main St AHBR Packet

The applicant was not present.

This matter was continued

136 Hudson Street (Historic District)

Addition (1,763sqft bedroom, laundry, family room & screen porch)

Attachments:

Perspectus Report - 136 Hudson Street - 3.8.2024

136 Hudson St. AHBR Packet

136 Hudson Street Material Specifications

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

reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Fred Margulies, designer, described the owners purposes for the redesign, referenced

historical photos which reflect the desired front door area, noted parts of the ceiling are lower

than a normal ceiling, and displayed the many different roof lines of the existing house and

the proposed small flat roof. The applicant described the redesigned window plan which

allows better viewing from inside the house.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: 1) The proposed roofing which has a flat roof that is

not visible from the street, and if the flat roof conforms to the design requirement that changes

be subtle and retain the essential character of the main mass. 2) That the proposed garage

door change is more functional than the two existing doors, but must have a wood appearance

and may be made to mimic the look of two doors. 3) That the proposed addition windows are

a significant departure from the existing and do not leave any room on the corner of the

house. 4) The lack of fenestration on the rear wall. 5) The possibility of adjusting the

windows to match each other.

The Board decided to conduct a site visit.

This matter was continued.

AHBR 24-94

146 Hudson Street (Historic District)

Addition (161sqft Sunroom)

Attachments:

146 Hudson St. AHBR Packet

Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying photos of the existing house,

describing the project and reviewing the staff comments.

The Board, applicant and staff, discussed the door style which will essentially match the

existing windows and the casement around the door,

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

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

Aye:

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

VII. Other Business

Council Annual Check-in - CONTINUED

AHBR 7077

Attachments:

Memo to AHBR

Staff noted Ms. Kenney submitted suggested revisions to the document including why a

particular historic consultant was chosen. The Board also discussed future objectives for the

AHBR.

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

approved and that Mr. Caputo present it to Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

AHBR 1-24-2024

January 24, 2024.

Attachments:

January 24, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the January 24,

2024, Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

VIII. Staff Update

There were no staff updates.

IX.

Adjournment

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

adjourned at 9:12 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray 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

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accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 252.04, Minutes of Architectural and Historic

Board of Review, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and Planning Commission