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, September 13, 2023

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, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley

Mr. Funyak

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 Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve the Consent

Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 23-623

AHBR 23-808

31 Church Street (Historic District)

Fence (Wood)

Attachments:

31 Church St AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

410 N Main Street (Historic District)

Sign (Ground, Markillie Cemetery)

Attachments:

Markillie Cemetery AHBR packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

AHBR 23-811

AHBR 23-873

165 Elm Street (Historic District)

Fence (wood)

Attachments:

165 Elm St AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

5790 Hudson Drive

Addition, (Office - Wentz Financial)

Attachments:

5790 Hudson Dr AHBR Packet

This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Old Business

AHBR 23-708

11 Atterbury Boulevard

Awning (Brew Kettle)

Attachments:

11 Atterbury AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by reviewing the project, noting the application was

tabled at the August 9, 2023 AHBR meeting, and reviewing the staff comments.

Mr. Curt Kassigkeit, Bright Covers, provided a sample of the roof material and explained the

Bright Cover roof system, materials, warranty, fire resistance, and 4-to-12 pitch for water

drainage.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The proposed expanded canopy area in the front of

the building which may conflict with the structure as is, that the roofing material is not an

approved roofing material, residential verses commercial use, that Bright Covers believes this

to be the best roof cover for form and functional at this location, the existing industrial look of

the building which may be complimented with the proposed cover, the varying opinions of

Board members on the aesthetics of the canopy, the flexibility of the design, and that

according to the LDC the awning should be referred to as an addition - which would not be

permitted at this location.

A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Wetzel, to approve this AHBR

application. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

2 - Ms. Kenney and Mr. Wetzel

4 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley

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

denied. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley

2 - Ms. Kenney and Mr. Wetzel

AHBR 23-773

7679 N Mannheim Court

Covered Patio (Rear Yard)

Attachments:

7679 Mannheim Ct AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Mark Mazurko, contractor, stated: The valley questioned in the staff report is the

continuance of an existing valley, the roof is a 4 / 12 pitch, the rendering have an extra

chimney which is an error, that a material change is taking place on the outside corners, and

described where the stone banding and other wall materials will be used. The Board discussed

two versions of the roof plans in drawings.

Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve with the provision that

only the back accent wall may have a different material. The motion was approved by

the following vote:

Aye:

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

VI.

New Business

AHBR 23-556

2155 Middleton Road

Golf Cart Storage Barn (Country Club of Hudson)

Attachments:

2155 Middleton Road AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by noting approval was granted by the Planning

Commission in August 2023.

Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, described the proposed location, materials, the exposed

blocks around the building, the purpose of the cupola and the proposed golf cart building

design.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the function of the windows and cupola for air

movement, that cupolas will be installed on another golf course building, that the cupola air

flow will be shut off during the winter, that the elevation key is incorrect regarding windows

and louvers, that the City Solicitor has determined the structure is a principle structure -

making the PC decision final, that the low pitch of the roof would make a dormer less

attractive, and that a windowless wall of this length has not been previously been permitted.

The Board and applicant discussed if the building is street facing, that the existing cart

fencing will be removed, and that new steps will be built to the pro shop which must be

included on the drawings.

Ms. Kenney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve the application with the

condition that the non-functional louvered windows on the drawings become true

windows. The motion was approved by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 23-806

160 Parmalee Drive

Addition - Rear Sunroom

Attachments:

160 Parmalee Dr AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff

comments.

Mr. Jerry Salupo, JS Designs and Renovations, clarified that there is no brick on the house,

that the front post will be eight-inches, and that a gable roof will be installed.

Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve the application with the

condition that a gable roof be installed as approved by staff. The motion was approved

by the following vote:

Aye:

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

AHBR 23-814

2376 Ebury Lane

Rear porch addition

Attachments:

2376 Ebury Ln AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by reviewing the staff comments and noting the

location of the proposed awning is in the rear between two wing projections.

Mr. Mike Sheets, Bright Covers, was present for the meeting.

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

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

Aye:

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

AHBR 23-830

116 W. Streetsboro Street

Sign (AR Workshop)

Submitted by Mary Katherine Donnely, AR Workshop

a) Staff notes this case went before the AHBR on 9/13/2023. The Board

tabled the discussion in order for the applicant to pursue a different sign

design more aligned with the sign plan, which requires individual letters.

b) The applicant states the sign will be acrylic letters, individually attached

to a metal frame and will be centered under the two lights.

c) The Architectural Design Standards state signs should have a matte finish.

Verify the sign will have a matte finish.

Attachments:

116 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet - 10.11 Meeting

116 W. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet

Mr. Hannan introduced the application by displaying a photo of the building and reviewing

the staff comments.

Ms. Mary Katherine Donnely, WR Workship, discussed the size and style of the proposed

sign.

The Board, applicant and staff discussed the need for individual letters according to the

landlord's established sign plan and the Design Standard's intent for uniform elements on

signs at a location.

At Ms. Donnely's request he Board tabled the application.

This matter was continued

VII. Other Business

Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:

August 23, 2023

AHBR 8-23-23

Attachments:

August 23, 2023 AHBR Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the Aujgust 23,

2023, Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel 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 9:02 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

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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.