Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · January 13, 2016
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, January 13, 2016 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: 7 - Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, 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. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Czyzak, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
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A. 2016-008 85 Milford Drive
Non-Residential Accessory Structure (three replacement antennas - AT&T)
Submitted by Black & Veatch
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2015-524 1813 Norton Road
Accessory Structure (storage shed constructed prior to zoning certificate
approval)
Submitted by Elizabeth Bucur
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. Old Business
A. 2015-516 7211 East Firelands Drive
Addition (enclosed porch) Alteration (siding, front door, garage door, and
window replacement, add stone at chimney and entire house foundation, new
knee wall, and porch columns, new board and batten shutters) Demolition
(remove roof at covered porch)
Submitted by Northeast Ohio Renovations
Mr. Bob Hegedish, of Northeast Ohio Renovations, was present for the meeting. This
application was withdrawn at the last meeting and revised plans have been submitted for
review. The requirement of a full foundation for the three seasons room, the proposed shutter
size, a transition between the stone foundation and the vinyl siding, and the proposed iron
columns, and knee wall were discussed. AHBR members expressed concerns with the
proposed kneewall at the front porch and the mix of architectural styles.
Mr. Hegedish withdrew the application to discuss the issues with the homeowners and to
consider other options. Revised plans showing a full foundation, a sill detail and a revised
front elevation will be submitted for review at a future meeting.
VI. New Business
A. 2015-504 5791 Sunset Drive
Alteration (alterations to previously approved plan, stone incorporated at front
of garage only, shake siding in the garage gable end)
Submitted by Frank Perrotta
Mr. Paul Keller, the builder, and Mr. Frank Perrotta, the homeowner, were present for the
meeting. The alteration to the previously approved plan was discussed. Mr. Keller indicated
the siding that was to be used for the project was discontinued and therefore the stone was
incorporated in the project. The application of the stone and the shutters on the front elevation
window near the garage were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Seiple, that this AHBR
Application be approved as built.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
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B. 2016-014 2 Ellsworth Court
Alteration (alteration to previously approved plans, revise roof at attached
garage)
Submitted by Todd Salsberry - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Todd Salsberry, the
homeowner, was present for the meeting. Mr. Salsberry gave an overview of the proposed
change to the original garage roof plans.
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: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
C. 2016-002 41 South Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Accessory Structure (roof and ground mounted solar panels -
Barlow Community Center)
Submitted by Casey Weinstein
Mr. Jess Ennis, of Ecojiva, was present for the meeting. The color of the panels and the age of
the roof were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Seiple, that this AHBR Application
be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
D. 2015-526 204 North Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (roof replacement - The Learned Owl)
Submitted by A & B Roofing - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Ms. Liz Murphy, the property
owner, and Mr. Arnold Buehl, a representative for A & B Roofing, were present for the
meeting. Ms. Murphy indicated that many repairs have been done over the years since she
purchased the building and that the weight of the tiles is a challenge to continuing to repair the
roof. Mr. Drummond said this was a historically significant roof material in Hudson and this
type of clay tile was still available.
The Historic District Subcommittee decided to use the two week review period and schedule a
site visit to further review the existing conditions and the proposed material.
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E. 2016-007 130 North Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Alteration (two replacement doors at the east elevation, four
new condensing units, new furnace vents)
Submitted by Neville Architects - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Jim Neville, the architect,
and Mr. Jeff Jacob, of Western Reserve Academy, were present for the meeting. Mr. Neville
gave an overview of the project.
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, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
F. 2016-009 Founders Lane
New Residential Construction (nine single family attached houses)
Submitted by The 4M Company Architects - Planning Commission site plan
approval on December 14, 2015 - Case #2015-29
Mr. Allan Sveda, the architect, Mr. Bob Mastriana and Mr. Joe Cantanzriti of 4M Company
Architects, were present for the meeting. Mr. Mastriana gave an overview of the project.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-1764 Informal Discussion
Proposed house design
Submitted by Prestige Homes
Mr. Jon Russell and another representative of Prestige Homes, and a potential property owner
were present for the meeting. The proposed home design and garage configuration were
discussed. The AHBR determined the concept would be acceptable on this lot based on the
significant front yard setback and the unique conditions on the property.
B. TMP-1773 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS.
A motion was made by Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the December 9,
2015, November 12, 2015, May 28, 2014, and April 9, 2014 meeting minutes be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
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VIII. Election of Officers
Mr. Grant made a motion to nominate Mr. Drummond as Chair.
Mr. Seiple seconded the motion.
Mr. Drummond accepted the nomination.
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
Mr. Drummond made a motion to nominate Ms. Marzulla as Vice Chair.
Mr. Morris seconded the motion.
Ms. Marzulla accepted the nomination.
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
Mrs. Church made a motion to nominate Mr. Morris as Secretary.
Mr. Drummond seconded the motion.
Mr. Morris accepted the nomination.
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
Mrs. Church made a motion that Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Drummond, Mrs. Church, Mr.
Grant, and Mrs. Czyzak continue to serve on the Historic District Subcommittee.
Mr. Drummond seconded the motion.
All accepted the nomination.
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
Mr. Grant made a motion that Mr. Morris and Mr. Seiple continue to serve on the
Design Subcommittee for Districts 6 and 8.
Mr. Drummond seconded the motion.
All accepted the nomination.
Aye: 7- Mrs. Church, Mrs. Czyzak, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr.
Morris and Mr. Seiple
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IX. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:32 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, January 13, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2016-008 85 Milford Drive
Non-Residential Accessory Structure (three replacement antennas - AT&T)
Submitted by Black & Veatch
B. 2015-524 1813 Norton Road
Accessory Structure (storage shed constructed prior to zoning certificate
approval)
Submitted by Elizabeth Bucur
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V. Old Business
A. 2015-516 7211 East Firelands Drive
Addition (enclosed porch) Alteration (siding, front door, garage door, and
window replacement, add stone at chimney and entire house foundation, new
knee wall, and porch columns, new board and batten shutters) Demolition
(remove roof at covered porch)
Submitted by Northeast Ohio Renovations
a) This work was started without a zoning certificate. A stop work order has
been issued.
b) The designs standards state additions should be designed to be
compatible with the main structure by incorporating materials and a
foundation to match. The applicant has proposed stone veneer to grade
along the deck foundation of the addition. AHBR members commented
that a full foundation to match the house will be required.
c) Shutters should be sized to visually appear to close over the windows.
AHBR Board member suggests 12” shutters appear too narrow. Increase
the shutter size to half the width of the window.
d) Suggest incorporating a stone sill between the proposed stone foundation
and the vinyl siding.
e) AHBR member questions if the proposed iron columns match the style of
the house.
VI. New Business
A. 2015-504 5791 Sunset Drive
Alteration (alterations to previously approved plan, stone incorporated at
front of garage only, shake siding in the garage gable end)
Submitted by Frank Perrotta
a) The design standards state materials used on any mass must be applied
consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. The stone was
installed at the front elevation of the garage only.
b) The design standards state details on a wing must be consistently applied
throughout all sides of that wing. The shutters approved at the front
elevation window near the garage door should be installed.
c) The design standards state the walls of the main body must be all one
material, or an additional material may be used to call attention to
composition. Vinyl siding, stone and shake in the gable end are
proposed.
B. 2016-014 2 Ellsworth Court
Alteration (alteration to previously approved plans, revise roof at attached
garage)
Submitted by Todd Salsberry - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
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C. 2016-002 41 South Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Accessory Structure (roof and ground mounted solar panels -
Barlow Community Center)
Submitted by Casey Weinstein
D. 2015-526 204 North Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (roof replacement - The Learned Owl)
Submitted by A & B Roofing - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Provide written and photographic documentation of the condition of the
existing roof and the need for replacement. AHBR requests additional
close up photos of the existing roof.
b) Provide written documentation of the scope of the previous repair work
completed.
c) Provide a sample of the proposed roof material at the meeting and
photographs of existing structures with this roof shingle.
d) The design standards state deteriorated materials shall be repaired where
feasible, rather than replaced. In the event that replacement is
appropriate, the new material should be compatible in composition,
design, color and texture. If the subcommittee determines replacement of
the roof is appropriate, question if the proposed material is an acceptable
substitute for clay tile or if a standard shingle could be considered, so a
false historic element is not created.
e) The Historic District Subcommittee may use the two meeting review
period to further review the proposed material.
f) AHBR Board member questions who has inspected the roof and if the
applicant received an estimate to repair the existing tile.
E. 2016-007 130 North Oviatt Street
Non-Residential Alteration (two replacement doors at the east elevation, four
new condensing units, new furnace vents)
Submitted by Neville Architects - Historic District - recommend referral to
the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendations
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F. 2016-009 Founders Lane
New Residential Construction (nine single family attached houses)
Submitted by The 4M Company Architects - Planning Commission site plan
approval on December 14, 2015 - Case #2015-29 - no recommendation
a) The proposed houses are not subject to lookalike review; however,
variety in design is key to this review. Identify which design is proposed
for each unit.
b) AHBR informally reviewed this project at the September 23, 2015
meeting. Staff notes the plans do not comply with the following design
standards; however, AHBR approved these design elements with the
approval of the first house on September 23, 2015:
· The front face of the main body must sit forward at least 18” from the
front face of the wings. AHBR determined the massing was
acceptable due to the unique program design and the intent of the
project.
· Materials must be applied consistently on a mass on all sides of the
structure. AHBR determined the material transition under the front
porch was appropriate.
· Details in the main body must be consistently applied on all sides.
AHBR approved the placement of shutters at the front elevation only.
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-1764 Informal Discussion
Proposed house design
Submitted by Prestige Homes
B. TMP-1773 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW MEETINGS.
Attachments: December 9, 2015 AHBR meeting minutes
November 12, 2015 meeting minutes
May 28, 2014 meeting minutes
April 9, 2014 meeting minutes
VIII. Election of Officers
IX. 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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