City of Hudson, Ohio  
CD Meeting Agenda - Final  
Architectural & Historic Board of Review  
John Caputo, Chair  
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair  
John Workley, Secretary  
Andrew Brown  
Françoise Massardier-Kenney  
Jamie Sredinski  
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner  
Lauren Coffman, Associate Planner  
Wednesday, August 12, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call To Order  
Roll Call  
I.  
II.  
III.  
IV.  
Public Comment  
Consent Applications  
258 N Main Street (Historic District)  
Fence (4ft Wood Picket & 6ft Wood Privacy)  
Submitted by Jeff Forsyth  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
7555 Huntington Road  
Accessory Structure (Covered Porch)  
Submitted by Theresa Heinl, Thomarios Construction  
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.  
Attachments:  
Old Business  
V.  
7400 Valerie Ln  
Addition (Sunroom)  
Submitted by John Caputo  
a) Section IV-4 (h)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that  
additions should be compatible with the main structure by incorporating  
materials and a foundation to match. Question if proposed foundation  
material will match the existing house.  
Attachments:  
258 North Main Street (Historic District)  
Addition (Office & 2-Car Garage)  
Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects  
a) Staff notes this application received AHBR approval at the May 13, 2026,  
AHBR meeting. The applicant is requesting a modification of the approved  
plans including the installation of 2 exterior doors and window design  
changes.  
b) The applicant has submitted revised elevations for the Boards  
consideration.  
c) Section III-1 (g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards states that large  
expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should  
be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Revise south side  
elevation to meet this requirement.  
d) Question the proposed boral paneling on the south side elevation and how  
it relates to the main mass.  
Attachments:  
263 N Main Street (Historic District)  
Alteration (Front Porch Repair)  
Submitted by David Schnear  
a) Staff notes this application was heard informally at the July 22, 2026,  
AHBR meeting.  
b) Staff notes a site visit took place August 4, 2026.  
c) The applicant has submitted additional documentation regarding the  
proposed porch renovation for the Boards consideration. The scope of  
work includes replacement of the existing post wraps, hand rails, and  
porch flooring.  
d) Appendix 1(6) of the Secretary of Interior Standards state “Deteriorated  
historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity  
of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new  
feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual  
qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features  
shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.”  
Attachments:  
43 Wellgate Dr  
Accessory Structure (Sauna, Exercise Room & Hot Tub)  
Submitted by Bridget Tipton, Studio Inlay  
a) Staff notes this application received AHBR approval at the June 24, 2026  
AHBR meeting. The applicant is requesting a modification of the approved  
plans that includes the enlargement of the proposed accessory structure  
and the addition of an exercise room.  
b) Section III-1 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states 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 overall design and how it relates to the  
main mass.  
c) Section III-1 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the  
roof of an enclosed accessory building should be the same roof shape as  
the roof of the main structure. Staff notes a flat roof is proposed, while the  
main mass as a hip roof.  
d) Section III-1 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that 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. Question if additional  
fenestration is needed on the front and rear elevations to better meet this  
requirement.  
e) Verify proposed roofing material.  
Attachments:  
New Business  
VI.  
6306 Stone Road  
Demolition (Single-Family House)  
Submitted by Tara Brown  
a) Staff notes the proposed scope of work is to demolish the existing house.  
b) Staff notes the house was built in 1972.  
c) Verify that the existing drive on the property would also be removed.  
d) As the property is outside the historic district and is not an individual  
historic landmark, the AHBR may only make the following  
recommendation upon review: The Architectural and Historic Board of  
Review finds the structure at 6306 Stone Road [does/does not] have  
historic or architectural significance. Further, the Board finds that the  
application for a permit to demolish these structures will not voluntarily  
consent to the retention of these buildings.  
Attachments:  
5365 Duffield Dr  
Alteration (Shake Siding Application)  
Submitted by Cheryl Huber, RC Norman  
a) Section IV-4 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the  
materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on  
all sides of the structure. Staff notes the applicant is proposing shake  
siding that would not be applied around the entire mass. Revise elevations  
to depict shake siding applied consistently around the entire mass.  
b) Verify the material proposed within the front gable would be horizontal to  
match existing gables.  
Attachments:  
2595 Barlow Road  
Accessory Structure (Agricultural Barn)  
Submitted by Braeden Quast  
a) Staff notes the proposed scope of work is to demolish the existing barn and  
construct a 2,000 square foot agricultural pole barn. The Land  
Development Code limits accessory structures to 1,200 square feet in  
Zoning District 2; however, if the applicant is intending to use the  
structure for agricultural purposes the structure has a maximum footprint  
allowance of 10,000 square feet. Staff notes the applicant intends to use  
the barn to house the livestock located on the property; therefore, the  
2,000 square foot proposal would be allowed.  
b) Section III-1 (d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards states that 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. Question if additional  
fenestration is needed on the rear elevation to meet this requirement.  
c) Section III-1 (d)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards states that  
enclosed accessory buildings shall incorporate some elements similar to  
the main body, for example similar corner boards, window types, or  
materials. Staff notes the applicant is proposing a metal siding material.  
d) Question if wider trim could be incorporated around the proposed window  
and man door on the front and side elevations.  
e) Submit additional photos of all four sides of the existing barn to be  
demolished.  
Attachments:  
5740 Nottingham Gate Boulevard  
Addition (Primary Bedroom & Basement)  
Submitted by Brian Kuck  
a) Section IV-4(b)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state “The front  
face of the main body must sit forward at least 18" from the front face of  
the wings.” Staff notes the proposed wing addition would sit forward of the  
main mass. Revise elevations to meet this requirement.  
b) Section IV-4(d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the  
materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on  
all sides of the structure. Revise elevations to depict a consistent wall  
material applied around all sides of the proposed wing addition.  
c) Section III-1(g)(8) of 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. Suggest additional  
fenestration on the west side elevation to meet this requirement.  
d) Section III-1(g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state that exposed  
foundations and tie courses shall be consistent on all elevations. Revised  
elevations to depict consistent foundation height/water table to meet this  
requirement.  
e) Submit east-side elevation for proposed wing addition.  
Attachments:  
2880 Blaikley Drive  
Additions (Sunroom)  
Submitted by Ryan Bertrand  
a) Section III-1(g)(8) of 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. Revise east-side elevation  
to meet this requirement.  
b) 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, but they may  
have a different pitch or orientation. Roofs shall not intersect a wall so as  
to cause a valley. Question the proposed shed roof, as the main mass has a  
gable roof.  
c) Section IV-4 (e)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the  
building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Staff notes  
that casement windows are proposed, while the main house has double  
hung windows.  
d) Verify proposed foundation material to match existing house.  
Attachments:  
5606 Sunset Drive  
Addition (Covered Patio)  
Submitted by Robert Kollar  
a) Question how proposed covered porch connects to the house at the left side  
elevation.  
b) Question if LVL trim or 6x6 posts would be wrapped in additional  
material.  
Attachments:  
1465 Norton Road  
Commercial Building (Dentist Office)  
Submitted by Leon Sampat (LS Architects Inc)  
a) Section IV-3 (g)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards states that roofs  
on projections should match the roof material of the building (unless both  
roofs are flat) 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 that gable and shed roof  
projections are proposed, while the main mass has a hip roof.  
Additionally, staff notes that a metal roofing material is proposed.  
b) Section III-1 (g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards states that large  
expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should  
be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Question if additional  
fenestration is needed on rear elevation to better meet this requirement.  
c) Question proposed roof massing and if roof should be lowered. The  
proposed mass would result in a 35ft one story building.  
d) Suggest reducing the amount of proposed stone and incorporate additional  
horizontal lap siding to be more compatible with the surrounding  
neighborhood and darrowville corridor.  
Attachments:  
328 W Streetsboro Street  
Addition (Front Porch, Family Room, Laundry, Mud Room & Pergola)  
Submitted by Jon Flemming, Jon Paul Flemming Architecture  
a) Section IV-4 (c) of the Architectural Design Standards states that 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 a shed roof is proposed, while the main house  
has a gable roof.  
b) Section IV-4 (c) of the Architectural Design Standards states that roofs on  
projections should match the roof material of the building (unless both  
roofs are flat) 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. Question proposed shed roof on front  
porch addition, as the main house has a gable roof.  
c) Question proposed front porch column size and if posts would be wrapped  
in additional material.  
d) Section IV-4 (c) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the  
building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Question  
proposed awning windows on west and south elevations as the main mass  
has double hung windows.  
e) Submit additional photos of both sides of the existing house.  
Attachments:  
Other Business  
VII.  
31 Church Street (Historic District) (Informal)  
Addition (Covered Parking)  
Submitted by Kirk Hartung  
a) Staff notes that the proposed scope of work is to remove the existing side  
porch and construct a covered parking area.  
b) Staff notes the proposed covered parking addition would require a  
variance through the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.  
c) Question the appropriateness of the proposed covered parking addition  
and its overall compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.  
d) Appendix 1(2) of the Secretary of Interior Standards states the historic  
character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of  
historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a  
property shall be avoided. Additionally, Appendix 1(5) of the Secretary of  
Interior Standards states “Distinctive features, finishes, and construction  
techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall  
be preserved.” Staff notes the applicant is proposing to remove the existing  
side porch to accommodate the new roof structure. Staff notes a historic  
porch would be removed to accommodate the parking area.  
Attachments:  
211 Aurora Street (Historic District) (Informal)  
Addition (Saywell House)  
Submitted by Charlie and Allison Worthington  
a) Staff notes that the proposed scope of work is to relocate the existing  
Saywell House from 77 N. Oviatt Street to 211 Aurora Street and integrate  
the relocated structure with the existing residence to create a single-family  
dwelling.  
b) Staff notes that the Saywell House is owned by the Hudson City School  
District Board of Education. In 2025 the building was identified for  
potential removal from the Hudson Middle School campus. The proposed  
relocation presents an opportunity to preserve the historic structure rather  
than demolition.  
c) The applicant has submitted preliminary concept elevations for the Boards  
consideration and feedback. Staff notes that option #1 is more compatible  
with the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood and  
historic district.  
d) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states new  
additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in  
such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and  
integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.  
Staff notes that option #1 would meet the intent of this requirement;  
however, question the height of the two story connector.  
e) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states a  
new addition should be smaller than the historic building - it should be  
subordinate in both size and design to the historic building. A new addition  
should be simple and unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished  
from the historic building. Additionally, The National Park Service  
Preservation Brief #14 for additions states a new addition should be  
smaller than the historic building - it should be subordinate in both size  
and design to the historic building. A new addition should be simple and  
unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished from the historic  
building. Staff notes the proposal is unique as it would integrate two  
existing homes with similar sized massing; however, is a response to a  
unique situation.  
Attachments:  
AHBR discussion on draft Design Standards update.  
Attachments:  
Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: July  
22, 2026.  
Attachments:  
Staff Update  
VIII.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
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