Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · February 11, 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 Czyzak
James H. Grant
Arthur Morris
Jim Seiple
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, February 11, 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: 5 - Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple
Absent: 2 - Mrs. Czyzak, and Mr. Morris
Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, City Planner; Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Mrs. Zipay,
Planning Technician
III. Public Comment
Chair Marzulla opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the
Board on any agenda item. There were no comments.
IV. Consent Applications
There were no consent applications.
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VI. New Business
A. 2015-015 5100 Darrow Road
Sign (ground sign - The Malted Meeple/The Impact Group)
Submitted by E.S. Sign and Design
Maryann and Chris Serafino from E.S. Sign and Design were present. The Board discussed
concerns with the proposed materials, the octagon shape extending from the corner, and
incorporating blank tenant panels to balance the sign.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Seiple, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following conditions:
a) Add blank panels for future tenants.
b) Increase the letter height but maintain the same text format.
c) Verify the light fixtures are existing.
d) Staff will review and approve revisions to ensure all conditions have been
incorporated.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple
B. 2015-017 5851 Brewster Drive
Addition/Alteration (First and second floor addition, deck, siding, and window
replacement)
Submitted by Chris Luker
Chris Luker was present for the meeting. All comments that had been provided by staff and
Board members were addressed in the revised plans. The Board had no further comments.
A motion was made by Mrs. Church, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple
C. 2015-019 169 Aurora Street
Alteration (replace front right lower window to match original, add window
box, enlarge shutters)
Submitted by Peter and Amiee Wiley - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Amiee Wiley was present for
the meeting. The size of the shutters was discussed.
Mrs. Church reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee waived
the two meeting review period and recommended granting a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the plans as presented.
A motion was made by Mr. Seiple , seconded by Mr. Grant, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple
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VII. Other Business
A. TMP-1105 1644 Sapphire Drive
Informal Discussion (addition of third front facing garage bay)
Mike Furlong, the homeowner, was present for the informal discussion. Mr. Furlong
requested AHBR comments on his plans for a proposed garage addition prior to applying to
the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals for a variance request to allow front facing garage
doors. The Board discussed the proposed third garage bay addition and an alternate option to
extend the existing garage forward. The alternate design would also require a variance
request to the front setback. Several AHBR members indicated that if a variance were to be
approved, a third bay addition would only be acceptable if substantially set back from the
front façade. Other AHBR members indicated maintaining two garage doors was a more
appropriate option. Mr. Furlong will consider these comments and proceed with an
application for a variance.
B. TMP-1107 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS.
Attachments: May 12, 2010 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
January 26, 2011 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
September 14, 2011 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
October 22, 2014 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
January 28, 2015 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
A motion was made by Mrs. Church, and seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the
May 12, 2010, January 26, 2011 and September 14, 2011 meeting minutes as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Mrs. Church, and Ms. Marzulla
Abstain: 3- Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Seiple
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, and seconded by Mr. Grant, to approve the
October 22, 2014 and January 28, 2015 meeting minutes as submitted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple
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VIII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Allyn Marzulla, Chair
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Laura Church, Secretary
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Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
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.
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, February 11, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
VI. 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 repositioning the octagon shape to be centered
above the business names and keeping the address straight, not tilted.
g) AHBR member suggests revising the color of the octagon panel trim to
match the red color of the “Impact Group” sign.
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B. 2015-017 5851 Brewster Drive
Addition/Alteration (First and second floor addition, deck, siding, and
window replacement)
Submitted by Chris Luker
This application proposed the following scope of work:
· Complete siding and roof replacement.
· Remove front elevation brick and replace with vinyl siding.
· First and second floor addition and new porch at the front.
· Family room/eating area addition and new deck at the rear.
· Replace rear elevation bedroom window with two new awning
windows.
· Add one new second floor window at the left and right sides.
· New front entry and overhead garage doors.
· Proposed deck at rear.
C. 2015-019 169 Aurora Street
Alteration (replace front right lower window to match original, add window
box, enlarge shutters)
Submitted by Peter and Amiee Wiley - Historic District - recommend referral
to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Confirm existing window trim will remain.
b) AHBR to discuss the use of shutters taller than the proposed windows.
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-1105 1644 Sapphire Drive
Informal Discussion (addition of third front facing garage bay)
The applicant intends to apply to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
for a variance request to Section 1205.04(d)(7)(c) of the Land Development
Code to allow front facing garage doors on a proposed attached garage
addition. Initial comments from the AHBR on the proposed design have been
requested prior to proceeding with the variance request. Staff identified the
following concerns related to the design and massing.
The design standards state:
a) An attached garage must be entered from the side or rear yard.
b) The front face of the main body must sit forward at least 18” from the
front face of the wings. (The proposed addition and the existing garage
sits forward of the main mass.)
c) An additional wing may be added to any mass of the building. This wing
must be attached at the rear or side of the building and may not extend
forward of the main body.
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B. TMP-1107 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW MEETINGS.
Attachments: May 12, 2010 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
January 26, 2011 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
September 14, 2011 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
October 22, 2014 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
January 28, 2015 AHBR Meeting Minutes DRAFT
VIII. 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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