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, October 28, 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. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla Absent: 2 - Mr. Morris and Mr. Seiple 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 A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2015 A. 2015-387 6573 Elmcrest Drive Addition (bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room) Submitted by Christy and Mark Hambleton This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. B. 2015-434 6760 Pinebrooke Drive Accessory Structure (shed) Submitted by Bruce Strachan This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. C. 2015-458 1481 Carriage Hill Drive Accessory Structure (storage shed) Submitted by Lyle Larson This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. D. 2015-431 563 West Streetsboro Street Alteration (Twenty-eight replacement windows - Hudson Elms) Submitted by Soft-Lite Windows This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda. V. New Business A. 2015-440 2343 Brafferton Avenue Alteration (shake siding and cultured stone at the front elevation) Submitted by J.W. Ross Construction LLC This project was started prior to approval of a zoning certificate. Mr. Jim Ross, the contractor, was present for the meeting. The proposed application of siding, shake, and stone materials were discussed. The Board determined the plans did not comply with the design standards as presented. The application was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. B. 2015-444 7 High Street Alteration (front porch posts and shutter replacement) Submitted by Neville Architects - Historic District The Historic District subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Jim Neville, the architect, and Ms. Rosemary Jones, the homeowner, were present for the meeting. The proposed columns and shutters 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 as revised with the following conditions: a) All new shutters will be wood. A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2015 C. 2015-459 70 College Street Alteration (roof replacement, five replacement skylights) Submitted by Mark Hannum - Historic District The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Mark Hannum, the homeowner, was present for the meeting. The roof and skylight replacement was discussed. Mr. Drummond 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. A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Grant, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla D. 2015-339 7 Tanager Drive Addition (screened in porch) Submitted by Diane Rubin Schuld - BZBA approval of a variance to the minimum rear yard setback on October 15, 2015 - Docket #2015-12 Ms. Diane Rubin Schuld, the architect, and Mr. David Lewis, the homeowner, were present for the meeting. The proposed roof line was discussed. The roof of the addition matches the hip roof of the main mass. A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be approved as revised. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla E. 2015-460 42 Aurora Street Addition (attached garage and front door replacement) Submitted by Ted Georger - Historic District The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Ted Georger, the contractor, and Mr. Michael Knights, the homeowner, were present for the meeting. The revised plans for the proposed addition addressing all remaining comments 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 as presented. A motion was made by Mrs. Czyzak, seconded by Mr. Grant, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2015 F. 2015-456 25 Edward Drive New Residential Construction (one-story single family house with deck) Submitted by LDA Builders, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Wortendyke, the homeowners, and Mr. Tony Lunardi, of LDA Builders, were present for the meeting. The proposed new house plans were discussed. A motion was made by Mrs. Church, seconded by Mr. Drummond, that this AHBR Application be approved with the following conditions: a) Add a typical window at the right elevation of the garage and a transom window at the left elevation of the master bathroom. b) The driveway is not permitted in an easement without permission from the easement holder. A license agreement is required conditional upon approval from City of Hudson Engineering and Public Works Departments. c) Conditional upon approval from Hudson Fire Department. The proposed driveway must be designed to support fire apparatus weighing 50,000 pounds. d) Conditional upon approval from Engineering Department e) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Landscape Architect. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla VI. Other Business The Board discussed two proposals for the Historic Preservation Consultant to advise on the Merino project. Staff recommended Mr. Ted Sande, and the Board agreed that a contract should be extended to Mr. Sande contingent upon approval from the law department. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the Architecture and Historic Board of Review accepts the proposal from Ted Sande AIA pending approval from the City Solicitor on the City's insurance requirements. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla A. TMP-1597 53 First Street Merino property redevelopment Submitted by RDL Architects Mr. David Parrish and Mr. Greg Soltis, of RDL Architecture, and Mr. David Wimer, representative for the property owner, were present for the meeting. The revised plans based on initial comments from the previous meeting were discussed. The Board indicated the revised plans are much more appropriate with the historic nature of the property. Mr. Hannan stated staff would like to request the first report from the Historic Architecture Consultant, pending confirmation from the City Solicitor, before the project goes before the Planning Commission. The Board agreed with the timeframe. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2015 B. TMP-1460 The Reserve at River Oaks Informal Discussion - review of proposed front elevations and new house design Submitted by Pulte Homes Mr. Keith Filipkowski, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. The Board reviewed proposed front elevations, as well as a new house design. Mr. Drummond indicated that all the proposed designs, other than #4, were almost identical in massing. Mr. Filipkowski requested examples of the types of designs that the Board would like to see. C. TMP-1652 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS. A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the September 23, 2015 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ms. Church, Ms. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla VII. Adjournment Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:26 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 5