City of Hudson, Ohio  
CD Meeting Agenda - 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, August 27, 2025  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call To Order  
Roll Call  
I.  
II.  
III.  
Public Comment  
Consent Applications  
IV.  
A.  
134 N Main St (Historic District)  
Sign (Hanging Sign)  
Submitted by Jeff Clark, Easy Sign Group  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
B.  
C.  
85 S Main St  
Sign (Wall)  
Submitted by Nye Wealth Management  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
7511 Lascala Dr  
Sign (Ground Sign)  
Submitted by Brian Becker, Becker Signs  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
D.  
V.  
2408 Glen Echo Dr  
Accessory Structure (Pavilion)  
Submitted by Chad Gerbick  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
Old Business  
New Business  
VI.  
A.  
220 N Main St (Historic District)  
Sign - Building  
Submitted by Denise Dale  
a) Submit existing condition photographs.  
b) Section V-2(e) states “A sign should be confined with in the fascia  
consistent with signs on adjacent buildings and shall not extend beyond the  
identified signable area on the building or over the edges of the sign  
panel.” Verify the sign would not extend beyond the sign panel. Staff  
notes the rendering depicts the sign extending beyond.  
c) Section V-5(c)(3) states “Signs should have a matte finish, not have a  
glossy or reflective finish. Verify a matte finish.  
d) Question if any portions of the sign would be routed/dimensional.  
e) Question if any light fixtures are proposed with the sign.  
Attachments:  
B.  
7030 Saint Ives Blvd  
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)  
Submitted by Brennan Szczepanski  
a) Staff notes that that this application was previously approved at the March  
13, 2024, AHBR Meeting. Additionally, staff notes that a minor change to  
the previously approved plans was administratively approved on  
September 25, 2024.  
b) The applicant is proposing to enlarge the previously approved dormer  
from 12 feet in length to 18 feet in length.  
c) Question the overall size and the use of horizontal siding within the  
proposed dormer.  
Attachments:  
C.  
16 Owen Brown St (Historic District)  
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)  
Submitted by Mark Madar  
a) Submit signed copy of the site plan.  
b) Section III-1(d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards states “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.” Include additional  
fenestration on the rear elevation to meet this requirement.  
c) Question if proposed siding reveal will match the existing house.  
d) Provide product spec sheets for all proposed exterior materials.  
Attachments:  
D.  
439 N Main Street  
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)  
Submitted by Greg Chaplin  
a) Staff notes that this project received BZBA approval for the expansion of a  
non-conforming structure at the August 21, 2025 meeting.  
b) Section III-1(d)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards state that no  
accessory building may be larger in ground floor footprint or taller than  
the main body of the building, except for agricultural uses. Question the  
proposed height of the accessory structure in relation to the existing house.  
c) Section III-1(d)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards state that  
enclosed accessory buildings shall incorporate some elements similar to  
the main body, for example similar corner boards, window types, or  
materials. Question the proposed siding material and how it relates to the  
existing house.  
d) Section III-1(d)(5) states “Fenestration placement on the accessory  
structure shall be proportional to the house.” Recommend additional  
fenestration along the first floor to meet this requirement.  
e) Submit north side garage elevation for review.  
f) Submit product spec sheets of all proposed exterior materials.  
Attachments:  
E.  
2690 Middleton Rd  
Alteration (Siding Replacement)  
Submitted by Jeshua Arlia  
a) Section IV - (1)(d)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state 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 to  
replace siding on the rear of the home in a different color than the existing  
home. Staff notes the existing siding is discontinued.  
b) Section V-5 of the Architectural Design Standards defines wall materials  
and states that the walls of a building are all the solid surfaces which are  
perpendicular to the ground, including areas in roof peaks, but not  
including expressed structural columns, window and door surrounds,  
decorative rough timbers, cornice boards, and other details. (28)  
Materials which are the same but are a different color or texture shall not  
be considered different materials for the purposes of these Design  
Standards.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
8/13/25 Architectural & Historic Board continued  
of Review  
F.  
176 Elm St (Historic District)  
Alterations (Siding, Window Trim & Shutters)  
Submitted by Reuben Yoder  
a) The proposal shall be reviewed per the standards of Section III-2b.  
Standards for historic properties, all districts.  
b) Summit County records indicate the house was constructed circa 1951.  
c) Section III-2b(3)(i) of the Architectural Design Standards states: If the  
repair or replacement of existing non-historic materials is requested,  
AHBR shall request removal of the non-historic material to expose the  
historic material so that it may be assessed. The applicable should  
document if wood siding is present under the existing aluminum.  
d) If wood siding is not present under the aluminum the proposed  
replacement material should incorporate a profile, trim design, and relief  
at openings and corner boards that is compatible with the district.  
Additional details are needed to document the proposed installation. The  
proposed four-inch dutch lap does not appear to be compatible with the  
wider clapboard style currently present and typical in the district.  
e) Staff recommends the Architectural consultant be engaged to visit the site,  
consider if the home is contributing to the Historic District and whether or  
not the proposed siding materials are appropriate  
Attachments:  
G.  
2160 Bristol Ct  
Alterations (Stone and Siding Replacement)  
Submitted by Jeshua Arlia  
a) Staff notes a stop work order was issued for the alterations work being  
done on the property, the proposed stone on the front facade is already  
installed on the garage mass.  
b) Section IV-4 of the Architectural Design Standards state that the materials  
used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of  
the structure. The proposed alteration would not have materials  
consistently applied as the stone is proposed to terminate on an outside  
corner and is not consistent with the existing brick foundation and  
chimney.  
c) Staff notes stone material on only the front facade is not atypical for the  
surrounding neighborhood . The applicant has submitted examples of  
surrounding properties for consideration.  
Attachments:  
H.  
182 Bersham Dr  
Addition (3 Seasons Room and Covered Deck)  
Submitted by Joe Chiera, Impact Landscape  
a) Indicate if the proposed siding, window, and roofing materials will match  
the existing house  
b) Note the proposed screen room can not be converted into an eclosed space  
without a foundation to match the main house.  
Attachments:  
I.  
2827 Hudson Aurora Rd  
Addition (Mudroom, Laundry Room & Covered Porch)  
Submitted by Madelyn Midgley, Peninsula Architects  
a) Section IV-4(c) of the Architectural Design Standards state that “all roofs  
in all the wings must be of the same shape as the main body”. Staff notes  
the addition would utilize a hip roof while the house is primarily gable  
roofs; however, the existing mass is a flat rubber membrane.  
b) Section IV-4(c) of the Architectural Design Standards state that “roofs  
shall not intersect a wall so as to cause a valley”. Question the proposed  
second story addition and if it creates a valley.  
c) Section IV-4(h)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states “additions  
should be designed to be compatible with the main structure by  
incorporating materials and a foundation to match”. Question the use of  
horizontal siding on the roof addition.  
d) Section IV-4(d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards state that “the  
materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on  
all sides of the structure”. Staff notes the roof additionally utilizes cedar  
panels that would not be applied consistently around the mass.  
Attachments:  
J.  
200 Laurel Lake Dr, Villa #2  
Addition (2 Car Garage)  
Submitted by Donna Anderson, Laurel Lake Retirement Village  
a) Staff notes the villa units are oriented to the interior of the site. Several  
existing units have incorporated two car garage additions.  
b) Submit additional and more clear photos of the site that depict the entire  
structure and configuration of Villas 1 & 2  
Attachments:  
K.  
3193 Hudson Aurora Rd  
Addition (Bedrooms and Bathrooms)  
Submitted by Mark Zwolinski  
a) Staff notes a variance was granted in 1991 by the Board of Zoning and  
Building Appeals for a reduced front yard setback on the property. Staff is  
reviewing to confirm the previous variance is still applicable to permit the  
40 ft front yard minimum setback from Hudson Aurora Rd.  
b) The Architectural Design Standards state that large expanses of blank wall  
are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of  
approximately every 12 feet. Question proposed window size and if  
additional fenestration on the left elevation is needed to meet this  
requirement.  
c) The Architectural Design Standards state that exposed foundations and tie  
courses shall be of a consistent material on all elevations. Revise  
elevations to depict a more consistently applied exposed foundation on all  
elevations. Staff notes the stone veneer is consistently proposed to the  
forward mass; however is only proposed on the front façade of the garage  
mass.  
d) The forward facing wing is only permitted within the large mass type of  
Section IV-5 for structure which have a first floor greater than 2,500sf and  
applicable to the following: This type has a complex massing with several  
large masses attached to each other. It does not have a dominant (forward)  
main body, but may have one or more central masses to which other  
masses are attached. Most of the building is two stories tall. It may have  
more than one entrance, and several subordinate wings or projections.  
Attachments:  
L.  
6582 Ebury Cir  
Addition (Covered Porch)  
Submitted by Brian Kuck  
a) Submit a scaled, dimensioned survey of the site and the proposed  
improvements labeled and depicted.  
b) Question the connection between the proposed stone and existing  
foundation on the rear elevation adjacent to the proposed grill.  
c) Question how the proposed stone relates to the existing foundation  
material.  
d) Question the proposed grid pattern on the rear elevation. Suggest  
incorporation of consistent grid pattern in all windows depicted on the  
rear elevation. Additionally, staff notes that 2 separate types of doors are  
proposed. Revise rear elevation to depict consistency.  
e) Question heavy appearance of the stone wall and the suspended, overhead  
hood system with vent pipes. Suggest revising and connecting into a  
chimney design.  
Attachments:  
M.  
13 N Oviatt St (Historic District)  
New Home (Single-Family Dwelling)  
Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects  
a) Staff notes this project received AHBR approval at the June 25, 2025  
meeting.  
b) The applicant has revised the previously approved plans, resulting in a  
reduced building footprint and total square footage for the proposed home.  
Attachments:  
N.  
6040 Pine Ridge Trl  
Single Family Dwelling (New House)  
Submitted by Robyn Jones, Prestige Builder Group  
a) Staff notes Prestige Builder Group has submitted the first two homes from  
the Cottages at Pine Ridge subdivision.  
b) Question if the grade line is accurately depicted on the elevations.  
c) Submit product specification sheets for the proposed siding, stone,  
windows and roof shingles.  
d) Section 1205.05(d)(5)(C0(2) 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  
this home was approved with a 65 ft setback and the adjacent sublot #6  
was approved with a 85 ft setback; however the applicant is proposing a  
82 ft setback for this lot and an approximate 145 ft setback for sublot #6.  
This will result in this house being set back significantly from sublot #4.  
Staff suggests the applicant submit a subdivision plan to the AHBR  
depicting proposed footprints for all sublots in order to determine  
appropriate placement.  
e) Section III-1(b)(2)(ii) regulates look-a-like requirements for surrounding  
properties and states “Buildings which are the same type must differ from  
one another in two of the following: A. wall material, B. architectural  
style, C. major features such as porches or turrets, D. organization and  
number of bays, E. wing configuration, or F. roof shape”. Question the  
design similarities with 6050 Pine Ridge Trail. Suggest a different siding  
style and masonry style be utilized than 6050 Pine Ridge Trail.  
f) Section IV-3(d) states “the walls of the main body must be a dominant  
material” and “the materials used in any mass must be applied  
consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure.” Staff notes both  
horizontal and vertical siding is proposed for the walls of the main body.  
Revise to depict one consistent siding material.  
g) Section IV-3(e)(4) states “the building shall have a typical window used  
for most windows. Revise the window design to depict a more consistent  
typical window.  
h) Section IV-3(g) only permits projects to extend a maximum of 5 ft from the  
main mass, or entrance wall. Staff notes the home office and bedroom #2  
projects extend 6 ft.  
i) Enlarge windows on the left elevation to meet the intent of the fenestration  
requirements of Section III-1(g)(8) stating “large expanses of blank wall  
are to be avoided”.  
j) Revise the site plan to verify the driveway would meet the minimum 3 ft  
setback.  
Attachments:  
O.  
6050 Pine Ridge Trl  
Single Family Dwelling (New House)  
Submitted by Robyn Jones, Prestige Builder Group  
a) Submit product specification sheets for proposed siding, stone, windows,  
and shingles.  
b) Refer to the previous setback comment for 6040 Pine Ridge Trail, case 25-  
1002.  
c) Section III-1(b)(2)(ii) regulates look-a-like requirements for surrounding  
properties and states “Buildings which are the same type must differ from  
one another in two of the following: A. wall material, B. architectural  
style, C. major features such as porches or turrets, D. organization and  
number of bays, E. wing configuration, or F. roof shape”. Question the  
design similarities with 6040 Pine Ridge Trail. Suggest a different siding  
style and masonry style be utilized than 6040 Pine Ridge Trail.  
d) Enlarge the windows on the left elevation to meet the intent of the  
fenestration requirements of Section III-1(g)(8) stating “large expanses of  
blank wall are to be avoided”.  
e) Section IV-3(g)(2) only allow projections to extend a maximum 5 ft from  
the main mass. Staff notes the guest bedroom projection extends 13ft and  
the Planning Area extends 8 ft. Reduce these projections to meet this  
requirement.  
f) Revise the site plan to verify the driveway would meet the minimum 3 ft  
setback.  
Attachments:  
Other Business  
Staff Update  
Adjournment  
VII.  
VIII.  
IX.  
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