Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · July 13, 2016
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
Frank Congin
James Grant
Jim Seiple
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
Acting 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 - Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
Absent: 2 - Mr. Drummond and Mr. Seiple
Staff in attendance: Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Mrs. Zipay, Planning Technician
III. Public Comment
Acting 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. Grant, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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A. 2016-263 80 West Streetsboro Street
Sign (two building signs, one ground sign placard, entrance/exit signs- First
National Bank)
Submitted by Howard Industries
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2016-270 103 First Street
Sign (one building and one projecting sign - Scout & Molly’s)
Submitted by Becker Signs
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
C. 2016-251 1895 South Tannery Road
Alteration (front entry door, siding, shutters, window, and sliding door
replacement, new stone at the front elevation under the porch, remove screen
on porch and replace with railing - work was started prior to approval of a
zoning certificate)
Submitted by Ivan Troyer
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
D. 2016-266 266 Atterbury Boulevard
Alteration (Hardieboard siding, shake siding in front elevation gable and porch
inset, board and batten shutters)
Submitted by Props Consulting
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
E. 2016-275 57 York Drive
Addition (front porch, replace window with new doors at front elevation)
Submitted by Payne & Payne
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
VI. New Business
A. 2016-169 250 Oldham Way
Accessory Structure (replacement of inground pool, extension of 4’ aluminum
fence)
Submitted by Premier Pools -BZBA approval of a variance to allow an
accessory structure in the side yard on June 16, 2016 - Docket #2016-13
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Chokan, the homeowners, were present for the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR
Application be approved as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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B. 2016-257 205 Ravenna Street
Alteration (window, siding, and door replacement, changes to window and
door location and dimensions, alteration to the front porch, new deck material
and railing - work was started prior to approval of a zoning certificate)
Submitted by William Gotts
Mr. Nino Monaco, the applicant's father-in-law, was present for the meeting. The condition of
the house, the grid pattern of the windows, and the existing cedar shake siding were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) A uniform grid pattern will be incorporated in the new windows.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
C. 2016-267 21 Aurora Street - Christ Church Episcopal
Non-Residential Alteration (roof replacement at the Beebe House)
Submitted by Gabe Lefebvre - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the applicant. Mr. Gabe Lefebvre, the applicant,
was present for the meeting. Mr. Lefebvre brought a sample of the proposed roofing for the
Board to review. The material of the other existing roof sections and the conditions of the
existing copper gutters were discussed. The subcommittee indicated the copper gutters should
be preserved if possible.
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 submitted.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
D. 2016-269 2456 Ravenna Street
Addition (front portico, master suite, laundry, screened porch) Alteration
(siding and shutter replacement, new garage doors at existing barn)
Submitted by Herschman Architects
Mr. Anthony Santora and Ms. Bethany Roman, of Herschman Architects, were present for the
meeting. The proposed front porch roof, the screened porch foundation, the proposed transom
windows, and the shutters at the double windows were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) No kitchen facilities are included with this addition.
b) Incorporate 8" columns with a drop header at the front porch.
c) Split the side elevation double windows to two double hung windows with shutters.
d) Remove fixed windows at the front elevation and adjust the window spacing.
e) Paint entire house foundation.
f) Conditional upon approval from City Engineering department.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2115 7533 Valerie Lane
Informal Discussion - massing and design of proposed new house
Mr. and Mrs. Sredinski, the homeowners, and Mr. Jeff Miller, of Rembrandt Homes, were
present for the meeting. The updated proposed new house plans were discussed. The Board
determined that the revised proposed massing is acceptable.
B. TMP-2143 6290 Stone Road
Informal Discussion - front yard setback
Mr. and Mrs. Manzetti, the homeowners, and Mr. the architect, were present for the meeting.
The front yard setback, orientation, and the design style of the house were discussed. The
Board determined that the proposed setback would be acceptable. The Board also offered
guidance on the potential design of the new house.
C.
Ms. Soloman said staff anticipates the application for alterations to the Western Reserve
Academy President's house will be submitted for formal review at the next AHBR meeting.
There was discussion on requesting a report from a consultant for this project.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Congin, to request a review of the
application submittal by the Historic Preservation Consultant, Ted Sande.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
VIII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Acting Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
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Allyn Marzulla, Acting 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-revised
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
Frank Congin
James Grant
Jim Seiple
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2016-263 80 West Streetsboro Street
Sign (two building signs, one ground sign placard, entrance/exit signs- First
National Bank)
Submitted by Howard Industries
B. 2016-270 103 First Street
Sign (one building and one projecting sign - Scout & Molly’s)
Submitted by Becker Signs
C. 2016-251 1895 South Tannery Road
Alteration (front entry door, siding, shutters, window, and sliding door
replacement, new stone at the front elevation under the porch, remove screen
on porch and replace with railing - work was started prior to approval of a
zoning certificate)
Submitted by Ivan Troyer
D. 2016-266 266 Atterbury Boulevard
Alteration (Hardieboard siding, shake siding in front elevation gable and
porch inset, board and batten shutters)
Submitted by Props Consulting
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E. 2016-275 57 York Drive
Addition (front porch, replace window with new doors at front elevation)
Submitted by Payne & Payne
VI. New Business
A. 2016-169 250 Oldham Way
Accessory Structure (replacement of inground pool, extension of 4’
aluminum fence)
Submitted by Premier Pools -BZBA approval of a variance to allow an
accessory structure in the side yard on June 16, 2016 - Docket #2016-13 - no
recommendation
B. 2016-257 205 Ravenna Street
Alteration (window, siding, and door replacement, changes to window and
door location and dimensions, alteration to the front porch, new deck material
and railing - work was started prior to approval of a zoning certificate)
Submitted by William Gotts
C. 2016-267 21 Aurora Street - Christ Church Episcopal
Non-Residential Alteration (roof replacement at the Beebe House)
Submitted by Gabe Lefebvre - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) AHBR member requests a material sample or brochure for the proposed
roof shingle.
b) AHBR member suggests maintaining the existing copper gutters.
D. 2016-269 2456 Ravenna Street
Addition (front portico, master suite, laundry, screened porch) Alteration
(siding and shutter replacement, new garage doors at existing barn)
Submitted by Herschman Architects
a) Accessory dwellings are not permitted in District 2. No kitchen facilities
can be included in the proposed addition.
b) Question if the front porch should be revised to a gable roof to match the
house.
c) The design standards state additions should be designed to be compatible
with the existing house by incorporating materials and a foundation to
match. Question what material is proposed for the screened porch
foundation.
d) Suggest removing the transom windows from the addition or
incorporating taller windows to be compatible with the main house.
e) Suggest removing the shutters from the double windows and wrapping
with trim.
f) Conditional upon site plan approval from City Engineering department.
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VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2115 7533 Valerie Lane
Informal Discussion - massing and design of proposed new house
B. TMP-2143 6290 Stone Road
Informal Discussion - front yard setback
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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