Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · June 10, 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, June 10, 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: 4 - Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
Absent: 3 - Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Seiple
Staff in attendance: 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 Mr. Morris to approve the
Consent Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
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A. 2015-125 1899 Ashley Drive
Addition (main entrance) Alteration (siding replacement, remove shutters)
Accessory Structure (storage shed) Fence (six foot fence)
Submitted by Jamal Tahat
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2015-185 6064 Willow Lake Drive
Addition (front porch extension)
Submitted by Abby Hochella
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
C. 2015-202 185 Hudson Street
Addition (outdoor kitchen)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
D. 2015-209 537 Atterbury Blvd.
Alteration (siding replacement, three replacement windows, remove front
elevation bay window and replace with casement window unit, alterations to
existing breezeway)
Submitted by Proctor Homes
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. New Business
A. 2015-167 200 West Streetsboro Street
Fence (three styles of white vinyl fencing)
Submitted by Acme Fence
Mike Clayton, of Acme Fence company, and Ms. Yash-Cusumano, the property owner, were
present for the meeting. The proposal for multiple fence styles and heights were discussed.
The homeowner expressed her desire for privacy for her sunporch.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR
Application be approved as amended with the following conditions:
a) Revise fence along the side property line to be all picket style with a transition from 4'
to 5' from the porch to the rear of the property.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
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B. 2015-205 28 Owen Brown Street
Accessory Structure (new two car detached garage)
Submitted by Jonathan Swegan - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Jonathan Swegan and Mr.
Richard Andrews were present for the meeting. The plans for the new detached garage were
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 with the following conditions:
a) Add one or two sets of closed shutters at the rear elevation.
b) Add a window at the second floor west elevation and closed shutters at the first floor.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Drummond, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
C. 2015-199 7679 N. Mannheim Court
Alteration (new 8” vinyl siding and shutter replacement, three new transom
windows, one new skylight, new slider door)
Submitted by J. Russell Construction
Mr. Jim Wilson, of J. Russell Construction, was present for the meeting. Mr. Wilson brought
samples of the current and the proposed siding. The Board reached a consensus that the 8"
reveal is too large for the style of this house, and that a 5" reveal would be acceptable. The
railing style for the proposed rear steps was discussed, and the contractor indicated a patio
will eventually be installed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Church, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR
Application be approved as amended with the following conditions:
a) Revise plans to 5" siding.
b) Incorporate a railing with spindles at the new steps.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
D. 2015-195 319 Ravenna Street
Addition (first floor great room and mud room, second floor bedrooms, new
garage door, new siding and cultured stone trim)
Submitted by Rick Schultz
Mr. Mark Bednash, of Design Visions Inc., and Mr. Mark Loboda, the property owner, were
present for the meeting. The current design of the house, as well as the proposed additions
were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
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E. 2015-201 42 Aurora Street
Addition (extension of previously approved covered porch)
Submitted by Ted Georger - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Ted Georger, the
contractor, and Mr. and Mrs. Knights, the property owners, were present for the meeting. A
period inspired screened-in porch was proposed by a Board member and discussed with the
applicants.
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 with the following conditions:
a) Revise the plan to include a screened-in porch for the first two bays.
b) Incorporate details to match the rest of the project.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Drummond,to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
F. 2015-178 6684 Rosewood Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 14)
New Residential Construction (new two-story single family house)
Submitted by Keith Filipkowski
Mr. Keith Filipkowski, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. There was discussion on
a look alike concern with S/L 35. The Board concluded that the two houses differed in wing
configuration and number of bays. The Board indicated that they would like to see
differentiated styles being offered for the development.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR
Application be approved as submitted with the following condition:
a) Conditional upon approval from the City Consultant Engineer.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
G. 2015-194 36 South Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Alteration (front door replacement)
Submitted by City of Hudson
Ms. Soloman presented plans for the front door replacement at the Police Station. The
material and design of the proposed exterior set of doors were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
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VI. Other Business
A. TMP-1338 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW, BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS, OR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
Attachments: May 27, 2015 Meeting minutes - DRAFT
A motion was made by Mrs. Church, seconded by Mr. Morris, that the May 27, 2015
minutes be approved as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Ms. Church, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris
VII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:14 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.
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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 Czyzak
James H. Grant
Arthur Morris
Jim Seiple
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2015-125 1899 Ashley Drive
Addition (main entrance) Alteration (siding replacement, remove shutters)
Accessory Structure (storage shed) Fence (six foot fence)
Submitted by Jamal Tahat
B. 2015-185 6064 Willow Lake Drive
Addition (front porch extension)
Submitted by Abby Hochella - minor modification for the front yard setback
granted per LDC Section 1203.08
C. 2015-202 185 Hudson Street
Addition (outdoor kitchen)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects
D. 2015-209 537 Atterbury Blvd.
Alteration (siding replacement, three replacement windows, remove front
elevation bay window and replace with casement window unit, alterations to
existing breezeway)
Submitted by Proctor Homes
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V. New Business
A. 2015-167 200 West Streetsboro Street
Fence (three styles of white vinyl fencing)
Submitted by Acme Fence
a) AHBR to discuss the use of more than one fence style and the change in
style along the same fence run.
b) AHBR members questions if one 48” fence style could be removed.
B. 2015-205 28 Owen Brown Street
Accessory Structure (new two car detached garage)
Submitted by Jonathan Swegan - Historic District - recommend referral to
the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) The design standards state all facades greater than ten feet shall have at
least one window or door opening. Additional openings should be
incorporated at the west and rear elevations.
C. 2015-199 7679 N. Mannheim Court
Alteration (new 8” vinyl siding and shutter replacement, three new transom
windows, one new skylight, new slider door)
Submitted by J. Russell Construction
a) AHBR suggests siding with a 4” reveal for this style house.
b) AHBR member suggest a railing style with posts and spindles at the new
door.
D. 2015-195 319 Ravenna Street
Addition (first floor great room and mud room, second floor bedrooms, new
garage door, new siding and cultured stone trim)
Submitted by Rick Schultz
a) The design standards state wings may not be larger or taller than the
main body.
b) The design standards state exposed foundations and tie courses shall be
of a consistent material on all elevations. The proposed cultured stone
must be consistently applied on all elevations.
E. 2015-201 42 Aurora Street
Addition (extension of previously approved covered porch)
Submitted by Ted Georger - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) AHBR member suggests considering a period inspired screened in porch
for the forward area and then opening up to the deck further back instead of
an open deck extending forward, bringing back the look of the screened in
porch that was removed from the east elevation.
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F. 2015-178 6684 Rosewood Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 14)
New Residential Construction (new two-story single family house)
Submitted by Keith Filipkowski - growth management OK - look alike NOT
OK - site plan NOT OK - no recommendation
a) Question the look alike criteria with S/L 35. Staff notes the two houses
differ in number of bays. AHBR to discuss similar wing configuration.
b) Question the gable vent proposed in the garage gable only.
c) Question if the basement windows should include headers.
d) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
G. 2015-194 36 South Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Alteration (front door replacement)
Submitted by City of Hudson - no recommendation
VI. Other Business
A. TMP-1338 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW, BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS, OR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
Attachments: May 27, 2015 Minutes - DRAFT
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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