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, July 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: 6 - Ms. Church, Ms. 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 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: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2015 A. 2015-230 126 West Streetsboro Street Suite 9 Sign (second floor window sign - Phone Monki) Submitted by Phone Monki This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. B. 2015-253 7663 Red Fox Trail Fence (four foot aluminum) Accessory Structure (in-ground swimming pool) Submitted by Litehouse Pools This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. C. 2015-242 99 Fox Trace Lane Fence (remove existing and replace with new six foot wood fence) Accessory Structures (pergola, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and relocate hot tub) Submitted by Land Creations Landscape Co. This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. D. 2015-266 7941 Ravenna Road Non-Residential Alteration (handicap ramp) Submitted by NYE Investment Limited Partnership This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. V. New Business A. 2015-246 220 North Main Street Sign (projecting sign - Think Unique Creations) Submitted by Think Unique Creations, LLC - Historic District The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. & Mrs. Norton, the business owners, and Mr. Duane Hills, the property owner, were present to represent the application. The size of the proposed sign was discussed. Mr. Hills provided the actual sign from the former business that was located at this address. He also indicated that the wall sign would be the same material as the sign of the former tenant. 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 Ms. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2015 B. 2015-255 178 West Streetsboro Street Sign (two building signs, instructional signs - Northwest Bank) Submitted by Bunting Graphics, Inc. Mr. Steve Bell, of Northwest and Mr. Jeremy Detwiler, of Bunting Graphics, Inc. were present for the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be approved as revised with the following conditions: a) The lettering on the instructional signs will not exceed two inches. b) The instructional signs will be non-illuminated. c) A site plan will be provided to show the location of the instructional signs. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris C. 2015-263 12 North Oviatt Street Fence (low seat paver wall) Submitted by Suncrest Gardens - Historic District The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. & Mrs. Furmick, the homeowners, and Ms. Cathy Serafin of Suncrest Gardens, were present for the meeting. 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. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris D. 2015-238 2377 Hudson Aurora Road Alteration (Four replacement windows, changes to previously approved plans for siding replacement) Submitted by THD at Home Services Mrs. Katie Shugert, of Johnston and Mae LLC, was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed photographs of the existing house with siding that was not installed according to the approved plan. 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: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2015 E. 2015-236 177 Bersham Drive Addition (screened-in porch) Submitted by Great Day Improvements Mr. Terry Craig, the property owner, and Mr. Todd Alexander, of Great Day Improvements, were present for the meeting. The materials proposed for the screened-in porch were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that this AHBR Application be approved as amended with the following conditions: a) Skylights will be flat. b) Panels in gable are to be revised to fixed gable windows. c) The screened porch cannot be converted to a glass enclosure without the addition of a foundation to match the house. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris F. 2015-251 124 Parmelee Drive Addition (master bedroom, bathroom, office and closet addition) Submitted by R.C. Norman Construction Mr. & Mrs. Obrien, the homeowners, and Mr. Robert Petrone, the contractor, were present for the meeting. Mr. Petrone provided additional photos of the rear elevation to discuss the narrow setback between the deck and the proposed addition. 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: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris G. 2015-254 887 Farnham Way Addition (screened-in porch) Submitted by Palumbo Renovation Mr. Alex Feil, the homeowner, was present to represent the application. A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be approved with the following condition: a) The screened-in porch cannot be converted to a glass enclosure without the addition of a foundation to match the house. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2015 H. 2015-261 6520 Westpoint Drive Addition (screened-in porch) Submitted by Robert’s Construction Mr. Doug Fleming, of Robert's Construction, was present to represent the application. The use of vertical siding and the window in the gable end were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR Application be approved as revised with the following conditions: a) Frieze board will be added to the match the existing house. b) A full gable return will be added. c) Remove vertical cedar and incorporate vinyl siding to match the house. d) The window in the gable will be a half round or elliptical style. e) The screened-in porch cannot be converted to a glass enclosure without the addition of a foundation to match the house. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris I. 2015-262 70 Hickory Lane Addition (kitchen/dining addition, deck) Submitted by Daniel Hurst Mr. Mike Voloschuk, of Hurst Remodeling, was present for the meeting. The roofline for the proposed addition was discussed and the Board determined the plans were acceptable as presented. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris J. 2015-234 5929 Bradford Way Fence (six foot wood privacy fence with horizontal rails) Submitted by Andrew and Amanda Hoggarth The applicants were unable to attend the meeting. The Board discussed the proposed design and determined the fence style was acceptable. A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that this AHBR Application be approved as amended with the following conditions: a) Label the gate location on the site plan. b) All supports must be on the interior. c) Incorporate mitered corner visible from the exterior. d) The fence will be stained cedar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2015 VI. Other Business A. TMP-1396 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS. Attachments: June 24, 2015 meeting minutes - DRAFT October 10, 2012 meeting minutes - DRAFT A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Church, that the June 24, 2015 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris Mr. Hannan updated the Board on the status of Planning Commission review of the proposed changes to the design standards related to substitute materials. VII. Adjournment Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 8:47 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