Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · January 28, 2015
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Allyn Marzulla, Chair
David J. Drummond, Vice Chair
Laura Church, Secretary
Rachel Czycak
James H. Grant
Arthur Morris
Jim Seiple
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
Chair Marzulla called to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Architectural and
Historic Board of Review of the City of Hudson at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of Town
Hall.
II. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr.
Morris
Absent: 1 - Mr. Seiple
Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, City Planner; Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Ms. Zipay,
Planning Technician
III. Public Comment
Ms. Julie Ann Hancsak of 60 Division Street commented regarding the concerns of the
Hudson Heritage Association for the property at 78 Ravenna Street. Ms. Hancsak thanked the
board for reviewing information provided by HHA about the property.
IV. Consent Applications
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Morris, to approve the
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr.
Morris
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A. 2015-011 44 Clinton Street
Sign (one ground sign for three tenants)
Submitted by 44 Clinton Street LLC
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2015-010 5603 Darrow Road
Sign (ground sign panel and sign plate - Edward Jones)
Submitted by Signature Sign
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
C. 2015-014 225 Brentwood Drive
Addition (Screened porch on existing deck)
Submitted by Robert Kallstrom.
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda with the following
condition:
a) The porch cannot be converted to a glass enclosure in the future without the addition
of a masonry foundation.
D. 2015-009 7286 Huntington Road
Addition (screened porch)
Submitted by S.M. Capron & J.A. Klett Construction and Remodeling LLC
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda with the following
condition:
a) The porch cannot be converted to a glass enclosure in the future without the addition
of a masonry foundation.
V. New Business
A. 2015-015 5100 Darrow Road
Sign (ground sign - The Malted Meeple/The Impact Group)
Submitted by E.S. Sign and Design
Applicant for this case was not present. Project will be reviewed at the next meeting.
B. 2015-012 76 Cohasset Drive
Addition (front portico, rear addition, and window and door alterations)
Submitted by George Clemens Architecture
Rebecca Pantuso of George Clemens architecture was present at the meeting. There was
discussion on how the siding and roofing would be blended at the rear elevation and the use
of a cantilevered foundation for the proposed addition.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond and seconded by Mrs. Church that this
application be approved as revised with the following condition:
a) The cantilevered foundation is approved in this case since the addition will be
surrounded by an existing deck. If the existing deck would be removed in the future, a
suitable material must be incorporated below the cantilevered foundation.
Aye: 6- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr.
Morris
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C. 2015-013 78 Ravenna Street
Demolition (demolish rear portion of house) Alteration (relocation of house,
new front portico and rear addition)
Submitted by Allan Sveda
Allan Sveda, Bob Mastriana, and Joe Cantanzriti were present for the meeting.This site is not
in the Historic District and the structure is not a Historic Landmark, however, the board
acknowledged its historic value and significance. Mr. Sveda described the plans for
renovation of this existing house and the proposed relocation of the house on this property.
Concept plans for a potential "pocket neighborhood" development on the remainder of this
parcel were informally presented to the Board.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that this application
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr.
Morris
D. 2014-485 2949 Hudson Aurora Road
New Residential Construction (Two-story single family house)
Submitted by J. Kapela Designs, Inc.
Justin Kapela (architect) and Mr. and Mrs. Bartulovic (owners) were present for the meeting.
The revised plans were discussed and concerns of the board were addressed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, to approve the
application as revised with the following conditions:
a) AHBR approves the proposed front yard setback.
b) Conditional upon the approval from the City Consultant Engineer.
c) Conditional upon approval from Hudson Fire Department.
Aye: 6- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr.
Morris
VI. Other Business
Code enforcements issues were discussed.
VII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Allyn Marzulla, Chair
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Laura Church, Secretary
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Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
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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.
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Agenda
City of Hudson, Ohio
CD Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Allyn Marzulla, Chair
David J. Drummond, Vice Chair
Laura Church, Secretary
Rachel Czycak
James H. Grant
Arthur Morris
Jim Seiple
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2015-011 44 Clinton Street
Sign (one ground sign for three tenants)
Submitted by 44 Clinton Street LLC
B. 2015-010 5603 Darrow Road
Sign (ground sign panel and sign plate - Edward Jones)
Submitted by Signature Sign
C. 2015-014 225 Brentwood Drive
Addition (Screened porch on existing deck)
Submitted by Robert Kallstrom
a) Zoning Certificate to state the porch cannot be converted to a glass
enclosure without the addition of a masonry foundation.
D. 2015-009 7286 Huntington Road
Addition (screened porch)
Submitted by S.M. Capron & J.A. Klett Construction and Remodeling LLC
a) Zoning Certificate to state the porch cannot be converted to a glass
enclosure without the addition of a masonry foundation.
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V. New Business
A. 2015-015 5100 Darrow Road
Sign (ground sign - The Malted Meeple/The Impact Group)
Submitted by E.S. Sign and Design
a) Provide specifications on the proposed light fixtures.
b) Provide material and color samples. Question the use of faux materials.
c) Question the readability of the sign. The design standards suggest no
less than three inch letters.
d) The design standards request signs have simple shape and a limited
number of materials. Suggest incorporating the octagon shape within the
sign panel and reducing the number of materials.
e) The design standards indicate ground signs should be designed to relate
to and share common design elements with the building.
f) AHBR member suggests a less casual design.
B. 2015-012 76 Cohasset Drive
Addition (front portico, rear addition, and window and door alterations)
Submitted by George Clemens Architecture
a) Provide material sample or provide clarification on the proposed
standing seam metal roof.
b) Indicate how the existing siding and roofing will be blended at the rear
addition.
c) Remove the phase 2 window modifications if not proposed at this time.
d) Note the rear steps will have solid risers.
e) Add shutters to all single windows.
f) The design standards indicate additions should incorporate a foundation
to match the house. Proposed addition is on a cantilevered foundation.
C. 2015-013 78 Ravenna Street
Alteration (demolish rear portion of house, house relocation, new front
portico and rear addition)
Submitted by Allan Sveda
a) AHBR member requests information on the year the rear of the house was
built.
b) Site plan approval conditioned upon approval from the Engineering
Department and administrative lot split request.
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D. 2014-485 2949 Hudson Aurora Road
New Residential Construction (Two-story single family house)
Submitted by J. Kapela Designs, Inc. - growth management not required -
look alike OK - site plan NOT OK - tree plan OK - no recommendation
a) Label the width of the cornerboards
b) Show location of the utility meters and equipment on site plan and
elevations. A/C unit is shown on floor plan, needs to be shown on
elevations with electric and gas.
c) AHBR must approve the proposed front yard setback.
d) Conditional upon approval from the City Consultant Engineer.
e) Conditional upon approval from Hudson Fire Department
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
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The mission of the Hudson City Government is to serve, promote and support, in a fiscally responsible manner,
an outstanding community that values quality of life, a well-balanced tax base, historic preservation, with a
vision to the future, and professionalism in volunteer and public service.
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