Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · June 8, 2016
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David J. Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
Laura Church
James H. Grant
Jim Seiple
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
Chair Drummond 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 - Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
Absent: 2 - Mr. Seiple and Mr. Waldeck
Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, City Planner; Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Mrs. Zipay,
Planning Technician
III. Public Comment
Chair Drummond opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the
Board. There were no comments.
IV. Consent Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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A. 2016-224 80 West Streetsboro Street
Alteration (infill drive-through window with brick to match, new ATM &
Night Deposit - First National Bank)
Submitted by DPH Architecture LLC
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
VI. New Business
A. 2016-003 5229 Towbridge Drive
Accessory structure (pergola)
Submitted by Brian Britton - BZBA approval for a variance to minimum
required rear yard setback on March 17, 2016 - Docket #2016-02
Mr. Brian Britton, the homeowner, was present for the meeting. The pergola has already been
constructed. Ms. Marzulla inquired as to whether the pergola would eventually have a cover
as pictured in the brochure, and Mr. Britton indicated it would not.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR
Application be approved as built.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
B. 2016-222 7277 Glastonbury Drive
Accessory Structure (shed)
Submitted by Rae Wurz
Ms. Rae Wurz and Mr. Bil Kenney, the homeowners, were present for the meeting. Mr.
Drummond requested that eaves to match the house be added and the homeowners agreed.
The vertical siding was discussed and it was questioned as to whether the siding could be
applied horizontally. The homeowners indicated they did not want to apply the siding
horizontally but would paint the shed to match the house. Mrs. Church questioned the shape
of the windows, and the homeowners stated that they could incorporate two double hung
windows on the twenty foot elevations instead of the proposed single slider.
A motion was made by Mrs. Church, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) Incorporate a 6" roof overhang.
b) Utilize two double hung windows on both 20' walls and one on the rear wrapped with
1"x4" trim.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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C. 2016-225 300 North Main Street
Accessory structure (outdoor fireplace, brick retaining wall)
Submitted by John Pouliot - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. John Pouliot, the
homeowner, was present for the meeting. The outdoor fireplace and seating wall has already
been constructed. The compatibility of the material used for the fireplace/wall with the house
was 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 constructed with the following condition:
a) Conditional upon approval from City Fire Department.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
D. 2016-173 72 North Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (paint building exterior, enlarge porch columns)
Submitted by Dinovi Investment Group - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Ms. Laura Dinovi, the property
owner, was present for the meeting. Ms. Dinovi indicated that she is no longer proposing to
paint the brick. Ms. Dinovi indicated that they will wrap the existing columns and replace the
gutters and shutters. She was unsure if there is brick under the vertical siding at the east
elevation; however she did not want to remove the vertical siding.
Ms. Marzulla 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: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
E. 2016-223 13 South Oviatt Street
Alteration (vinyl siding, windows, soffit, trim, and man door at the detached
garage)
Submitted by Home Exteriors - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Rob Golembeski of Home
Exteriors, and Ms. Christina Tait and Mr. Pat Hoban, the homeowners, were present for the
meeting. The material of the exterior of the main structure and the garage was discussed. The
material of the existing garage and the garage doors was determined to be masonite or similar
product. The material of the proposed replacement features was discussed and the
subcommittee determined the use of vinyl siding was acceptable in this case.
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. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
F. 2016-214 6747 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 45)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
G. 2016-215 6634 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 18)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application
be approved with the following condition:
a) Conditional upon approval from City Engineering department.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
H. 2016-216 5662 Timberline Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 95)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. The varying widths of the
proposed cornerboards was discussed. The Board stated that the 6" cornerboards should be
applied on all sides for consistency.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Church, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) Incorporate 6" cornerboards on all sides.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
VII. Other Business
A. Land Development Code Text Amendment update
Ms. Jane Howington, the City Manager, was present for the meeting. Ms. Howington gave an
update on the Land Development Code in regards to cases that can be approved
administratively versus coming before AHBR.
B. TMP-2077 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the May 11, 2016
and May 25, 2016 meeting minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mrs. Church, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
C. Mr. Drummond recognized this was Laura Church's last meeting and thanked her
for eight years of service to the Board.
VIII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
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David Drummond, Chair
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Arthur Morris, 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
David J. Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
Laura Church
James H. Grant
Jim Seiple
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
VI. New Business
A. 2016-003 5229 Towbridge Drive
Accessory structure (pergola)
Submitted by Brian Britton - BZBA approval for a variance to minimum
required rear yard setback on March 17, 2016 - Docket #2016-02 - no
recommendation
Attachments: 5229 Towbridge plans
B. 2016-222 7277 Glastonbury Drive
Accessory Structure (shed)
Submitted by Rae Wurz
a) The design standards state enclosed accessory buildings shall
incorporate some similar elements to the main body, for example similar
corner boards, window types or materials. Staff notes the plans incorporate
roof shingles and corner boards to match. Question if additional details to
match the house should be incorporated.
Attachments: 7277 Glastonbury plans - DRAFT
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C. 2016-225 300 North Main Street
Accessory structure (outdoor fireplace, brick retaining wall)
Submitted by John Pouliot - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Conditional upon approval from Fire Department.
Attachments: 300 N Main plans
D. 2016-173 72 North Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (paint building exterior, enlarge porch columns)
Submitted by Dinovi Investment Group - Historic District - recommend
referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Confirm the existing column material.
b) AHBR member suggests aligning the porch columns under the south
gable and pilasters.
c) AHBR member questions whether there is brick under the vertical siding
at the east elevation.
d) The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards guidelines for Rehabilitating
Historic Buildings indicates applying paint or other coatings to masonry
that has been historically unpainted is not recommended. AHBR members
are not in favor of painting the brick building.
Attachments: 72 N Main plans - DRAFT
E. 2016-223 13 South Oviatt Street
Alteration (vinyl siding, windows, soffit, trim, and man door at the detached
garage)
Submitted by Home Exteriors - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Confirm the existing siding material on the main house. Staff notes the
siding and windows on the house were replaced in 1988. The minutes
from the July 20, 1988 AHBR meeting are provided.
b) The design standards indicate for historic properties, 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. Provide a written
description of the condition of the existing siding to document the need
for replacement.
c) Indicate which style mandoor and overhead doors are proposed.
d) Suggest incorporating corner posts and trim with a hidden j-channel to
replicate wood detailing.
Attachments: 13 S Oviatt plans - DRAFT
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F. 2016-224 80 West Streetsboro Street
Alteration (infill drive-through window with brick to match, new ATM &
Night Deposit - First National Bank)
Submitted by DPH Architecture LLC
a) An application for proposed building signage has not been submitted for
review. The applicant stated that the logo design for the ATM will be
consistent with future sign proposals.
b) Instructional signs directing customers to turn right when exiting the
drive-through lanes are required. These signs will be included with a
future application for all proposed signage.
Attachments: 80 W Streetsboro plans - DRAFT
G. 2016-214 6747 Majestic Oaks Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 45)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - tree
plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
Attachments: 6747 Majestic Oaks plans - DRAFT
H. 2016-215 6634 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 18)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - tree
plan OK - site plan NOT OK - no recommendation
a) Conditional upon Engineering Department site plan approval.
Attachments: 6634 Regal Woods plans - DRAFT
I. 2016-216 5662 Timberline Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 95)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - tree
plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
a) The orientation of the house must be revised to be parallel the street.
b) Plans show both 4” and 6” corner boards. The design standards state
details should be consistently applied on all sides of a mass. This was
missed on a previous approval.
Attachments: 5662 Timberline plans - DRAFT
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2077 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW MEETINGS.
VIII. 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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