Architectural & Historic Board of Review

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, April 8, 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 - Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple Absent: 2 - Ms. Church, and Mr. Morris Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, City Planner; Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Ms. 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 A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2015 A. 2015-081 6024 Stow Road Accessory Structure Non-Residential (Twelve new antennas - Verizon) Submitted by Crown Castle This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. B. 2015-064 1540 Hunting Hollow Drive Alteration - (Front entry door replacement) Submitted by Gunton Corp. - Pella Window & Door This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. C. 2015-074 5601 Darrow Road Sign (One ground and two building signs - Goddard School) Submitted by Signarama This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. D. 2015-075 792 Silverberry Lane Addition (Replace existing deck with screened porch) Submitted by Michael T. Gleixner This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. V. New Business A. 2015-068 156 North Main Street Suite E Sign (Second floor window sign and projecting sign - Hardy, Ealy & Associates) Submitted by Sean Hardy - Historic District Kahleigh Jaskiewicz, of Hardy, Ealy & Associates, and Harvey Hanna Jr., property owner, were present for the meeting. The size and the material of the proposed window sign, as well as the design of the proposed projecting sign, were discussed. The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mrs. Czyzak 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 revised with the following condition: a) Final plans for both the window and projecting signs labeling the sign dimensions, letter dimensions, and sign material will be submitted. A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seiple, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2015 B. 2015-077 30 Ravenna Street Sign (One building sign - UStoWork) Submitted by Carol Howlett Carol Howlett of UStoWork was present for the meeting. The size of the sign was discussed relative to the existing light fixture. A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seiple, that this AHBR Application be approved with the following conditions: a) The sign panel will be extended to the full width of the existing light fixture. b) A revised site plan will be submitted showing the new sign dimensions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple C. 2015-084 51 South Main Street #4 Sign (one building sign - Green Roots Collection) Submitted by Green Roots Collection The application was withdrawn since the applicant was not present for the meeting. D. 2015-082 27 Steepleview Drive Accessory Structure (Outdoor Fireplace and removal of existing deck) Submitted by The Weidner Group Jim Weidner, contractor, was present for the meeting. The proposed material and color for the fireplace were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple E. 2015-066 248 North Main Street Alteration (22 replacement windows, first floor front elevation picture window to be replaced with two double-hung windows) Submitted by Tom Bellish - Historic District - recommend referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation a) Based on the Historic District Subcommittee site visit, the subcommittee asked the applicant to consider a picture window at the front elevation. The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Harrison Gilmer and Mike Seachrist, of Renewal by Anderson, were present for the meeting. They provided an actual window sample for review and described the window construction. The changes to the picture window at the front elevation were discussed, as well as the proposed full divided lite grilles. The subcommittee questioned how many existing windows are original and how many have already been replaced. Additional information on the proposed Fibrex material and a cut away view of the proposed windows were requested. Mrs. Czyzak reported that the Historic District Subcommittee will use the two meeting review period to visit the site. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2015 F. 2015-067 6667 Rosewood Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 35) New Residential Construction (Two-story single family house) Submitted by Pulte Homes of Ohio, LLC Keith Filipkowski and Jamey Heinzman of Pulte Homes, were present for the meeting. Each of the staff and AHBR Board comments were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that this AHBR Application be approved with the following conditions: a) Cornice trim will be incorporated at the rear elevation family room and sides of the sunroom. b) Remove single dormer at front elevation. c) Paint chimney vent to match roof color. d) The location of the three trees to be planted will be added to the site plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple G. 2015-061 6724 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 40) New Residential Construction (Two-story single family house) Submitted by Pulte Homes of Ohio, LLC Keith Filipkowski and Jamey Heinzman of Pulte Homes, were present for the meeting. Each of the staff and AHBR Board comments were discussed. A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR Application be approved with the following conditions: a) Remove proposed shutters and incorporate trim at all windows. b) Install a palladian window above the front door, wrap in soldier course. c) The location of the three trees to be planted will be added to the site plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple VI. Other Business A. 2015-187 1644 Sapphire Drive Addition (third front facing garage bay) Submitted by Mike Furlong - BZBA approval for variances to permit a front entry garage on May 21, 2015 - Docket #2015-02 - no recommendation. Mike Furlong, property owner, was present for the meeting. Revised plans based on comments from a previous informal discussion were presented. There was discussion on the massing of the existing house which did not meet the current design standards. The consensus of the Board was the plans for a third garage bay addition set back from the front wall of the existing garage would be acceptable if a variance were granted by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2015 B. TMP-1193 5674 Humelsine Drive Informal Discussion (addition of third front facing garage bay) Ron Mirman, the contractor, was present for the meeting. Two options for a proposed garage addition were presented. Mr. Mirman stated that the homeowners were requesting Plan A with a front facing garage door. The gas line easement was discussed as was the setback of the addition, the size of the lot, and the location of the chimney. The consensus of the Board was that Plan B, with a rear loading door, was acceptable as presented and Plan A would be acceptable if a variance were to be granted. C. TMP-1198 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS. Attachments: March 11, 2015 AHBR Minutes DRAFT May 23, 2012 AHBR Minutes DRAFT A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the March 11, 2015 minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that the May 23, 2012 minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Seiple City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2015 VII. Adjournment Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. ___________________________________________ Allyn Marzulla, Chair ___________________________________________ Laura Church, Secretary ___________________________________________ 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. * * * City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6