Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · August 12, 2015
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Action Summary - 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, August 12, 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. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
Absent: 1 - Ms. Church
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. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
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A. 2015-298 2762 East Streetsboro Street
Alteration (window replacement, prairie-style grids on front triple window)
Submitted by Window Pro Holdings LLC
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2015-322 6250 Westpoint Drive
Addition (alteration to previously approved screened-in porch)
Submitted by Roberts Construction
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. New Business
A. 2015-324 27 East Main Street - Town Hall
Sign (ground sign, instructional signs) Alteration (new window opening, new
fire museum bay doors)
Submitted by Christopher Bach - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Chris Bach, of Peninsula
Architects, was present for the meeting. Mr. Bach discussed the details of the proposed
changes to the bay doors and window, as well as the proposed signage.
Mr. Grant 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 Mrs. Czyzak, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
B. 2015-325 72 Division Street
Alteration (changes to previously approved addition, asphalt shingles instead
of standing seam metal for the main house and no grids in the proposed
windows)
Submitted by Payne and Payne Builders - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Jason Baylor, of Payne and
Payne Construction, and Mr. James Kurtz, the property owner, were present for the meeting.
The applicants discussed the proposed changes from the previously approved plans.
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 with the following condition:
a) The rear elevation third floor window should be double hung.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
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C. 2015-316 300 North Main Street
Addition (sunroom, family room, kitchen, second floor master suite)
Submitted by John Pouliot - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. John Pouliot, the applicant
and homeowner, was present for the meeting. Mr. Pouliot presented his plans for the addition.
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 presented.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application
be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
D. 2015-321 5763 Reserve Lane
Addition (great room, master bathroom, and attached garage addition)
Submitted by Danmark Construction
Mr. Dan Enos and Mr. Doug Kindry of Danmark Construction, were present for the meeting.
The proposed hip roof and the need to maintain egress from the existing bedroom windows
was discussed. The Board reviewed the roof plan and determined the proposed plan was the
best solution based on the existing conditions.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
E. 2015-318 2672 Harland Drive
Addition (two-car garage and master suite)
Submitted by Legacy Remodeling Team
Mr. Bill Young, of Legacy Remodeling Team, was present for the application. Revised plans
were presented at the meeting. The specifications for the proposed windows and the window
spacing on the north elevation were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
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F. 2015-306 5575 Abbyshire Drive (Nottingham Gate Estates Ph IV S/L 13)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Hudson Builders Ltd.
Ms. Laura Dinovi, of Hudson Builders Ltd., was present for the meeting. The window
placement on the right elevation was discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application
be approved with the following conditions:
a) Increase the width of the front step to the full width of the sidelights.
b) The tie course level should be consistent on all elevations.
c) Move the first floor window to the left of the mandoor at the right elevation to the left
six inches.
c) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
G. 2015-302 6655 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 29)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski and Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, were present for the
meeting. The proposed gable vent and left elevation roofline were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
H. 2015-303 6721 Rosewood Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 39)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski and Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, were present for the
meeting. Landscaping to screen the basement egress windows was discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Seiple, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following condition:
a) Basement egress window well should not exceed six inches above grade. Landscaping
will be incorporated if the height exceeds six inches.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
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I. 2015-304 6798 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 4)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski and Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, were present for the
meeting. The look alike criteria for homes proposed on sublots 4 and 6 were discussed. The
Board members indicated a different style, shape, and color of stone for the front elevation
would be an acceptable difference to meet the look alike requirement along with the other
minor differences.
A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) Change stone to either brick, reduce the height of the stone to tie course level, or
incorporate a stone material that is a different style, shape, or color from S/L 6.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
J. 2015-305 6778 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 6)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski and Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, were present for the
meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
Mr. Filipkowski presented floor plans for possible new house designs. The Board suggested
considering single story options based on the public desire for diversity in housing stock.
VI. Other Business
A. TMP-1459 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, that the May 11, 2011,
July 27, 2011, March 14, 2012, and April 11, 2012 minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
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A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Morris, that the August 22,
2012, September 26, 2012, March 13, 2013, April 10, 2013, April 24, 2013, October 9,
2013, and July 22, 2015 minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Seiple
Mr. Hannan gave an update on the Substitute Materials code amendment discussed at the
August 10, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Hannan stated that some minor text
changes were recommended to Council.
VII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:13 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
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, August 12, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2015-298 2762 East Streetsboro Street
Alteration (window replacement, prairie-style grids on front triple window)
Submitted by Window Pro Holdings LLC
B. 2015-322 6250 Westpoint Drive
Addition (alteration to previously approved screened-in porch)
Submitted by Roberts Construction
V. New Business
A. 2015-324 27 East Main Street - Town Hall
Sign (ground sign, instructional signs) Alteration (new window opening, new
fire museum bay doors)
Submitted by Christopher Bach - Historic District - recommend referral to
the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
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B. 2015-325 72 Division Street
Alteration (changes to previously approved addition, asphalt shingles instead
of standing seam metal for the main house and no grids in the proposed
windows)
Submitted by Payne and Payne Builders - Historic District - recommend
referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
C. 2015-316 300 North Main Street
Addition (sunroom, family room, kitchen, second floor master suite)
Submitted by John Pouliot - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
D. 2015-321 5763 Reserve Lane
Addition (great room, master bathroom, and attached garage addition)
Submitted by Danmark Construction
a) The design standards state all roofs in all wings must be of the same
shape as the main body, but they may have a different pitch. Question the
use of a hip roof for the addition.
b) The design standards state roofs shall not intersect to create a valley.
Question the valley created at the existing rear elevation window.
c) Suggest lowering the roof line of the garage addition below the existing
garage roof to create a break.
d) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
E. 2015-318 2672 Harland Drive
Addition (two-car garage and master suite)
Submitted by Legacy Remodeling Team
a) Provide specifications for the proposed windows.
b) Label all window dimensions on addition.
c) AHBR member suggests spacing the windows evenly on the north
elevation.
F. 2015-306 5575 Abbyshire Drive (Nottingham Gate Estates Ph IV S/L 13)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Hudson Builders Ltd. - growth management OK - look alike
OK - site plan NOT OK - tree plan NOT OK - no recommendation
a) Increase the width of the front step to the full width of the sidelights.
b) The tie course level should be consistent on all elevations. Staff
understands the family room is a sunken mass; however, soffit and
window height are at the same level.
c) AHBR to discuss window placement at the right elevation.
d) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
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G. 2015-302 6655 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 29)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - tree
plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
a) Question the large size of the front elevation gable vent. Submit a
photograph of the installed design, if available, to confirm compatibility
with the structure.
b) Question the roofline at the front end of the left elevation.
H. 2015-303 6721 Rosewood Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 39)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes- growth management OK - look alike NOT OK -
tree plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
a) The zoning certificate will state evergreen landscaping will be planted for
screening of the basement egress windows.
I. 2015-304 6798 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 4)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte - growth management OK - look alike NOT OK - tree
plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
a) Question look alike with S/L 6. Staff notes the wing configuration is
minimally different from S/L 6. Additional minor differences including the
location of stone accent material and the bay window are proposed;
however, there are not enough differences to meet the look alike criteria.
One option for resolution is a change in wall material.
J. 2015-305 6778 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 6)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike NOT OK -
tree plan OK - site plan NOT OK - no recommendation
a) Code requires the front wall of the house be perpendicular to the radius
of the curve. The house should be rotated to meet this requirement.
b) Question look alike with S/L 4. See notes above.
c) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Engineer.
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VI. Other Business
A. TMP-1459 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW MEETINGS.
Attachments: May 11, 2011 minutes
July 27, 2011 minutes
March 14, 2012 minutes
April 11, 2012 minutes
August 22, 2012 minutes
September 26, 2012 minutes
March 13, 2013 minutes
April 10, 2013 minutes
April 24, 2013 minutes
October 9, 2013 minutes
July 22, 2015 minutes
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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