Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · August 10, 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, August 10, 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: 6 - Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
Absent: 1 - Mr. Grant
Staff in attendance: 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. Appointment to the Historic District Subcommittee
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla to appoint Mr. Waldeck and Mr. Congin to the
Historic District Subcommittee, The motion was seconded by Mr. Morris.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Seiple
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V. Consent Applications
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Seiple, to approve the consent
agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Seiple
A. 2016-343 5844 Darrow Road
Sign (one building, one tenant placard, and one window decal - NovaCare)
Submitted by Sign Savers
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2016-302 2199 Middleton Road
Accessory Structure (shed)
Submitted by C. Tim Emery
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
C. 2016-338 85 Milford Drive
Non-Residential Alteration (six replacement antenna, add connecting
equipment - Verizon)
Submitted by Jacobs Engineering
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
D. 2016-345 75 South Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (front entrance ATM vestibule - Cortland Banks)
Submitted by The Cortland Savings & Banking Company
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
E. 2016-336 5860 Bradford Way
Addition (enclosed porch)
Submitted by Stone Construction & Remodel
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
F. 2016-303 200 Laurel Lake Drive Villa 26
Addition (enclosed porch)
Submitted by Jim Fausnight
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
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VI. Old Business
A. 2016-286 7 Bard Drive
Fence (post and rail fence)
Submitted by Jessica Parker
This matter was withdrawn until future meeting since the applicant was not present for
the meeting.
B. 2016-294 82 Aurora Street
Alteration (replace slate roof at the rear of the main house with asphalt
shingles)
Submitted by A&B Roofing - Historic District
Chair Drummond stated that a site visit was conducted at this property on August 4, 2016 at
4:15pm. Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Ms. Soloman, and Mr. Deweese were present for the
site visit.
Mr. Tom Deweese, the homeowner, was present for the meeting. The Historic District
Subcommittee determined that the slate roof at the rear and the lower level roof were in poor
condition and cannot be repaired.
Mr. Waldeck entered the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee
recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as submitted.
A motion was made by Mr. Congin, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
C. 2016-308 153-155 College Street
Non-Residential Alteration (Alterations to the Western Reserve Academy
President’s House)
Submitted by MacLachlan, Cornelius, & Filoni, Inc. - Historic District
Mr. Drummond stated that a site visit was performed on August 10, 2016 at 6:30pm. Mr.
Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Congin, Ms. Soloman, Mr. Sande, and representatives from
Western Reserve Academy and MacLachlan, Cornelius, & Filoni Architects were present for
the visit.
A letter from Western Reserve Academy and an email from JulieAnn Hancsak of Hudson
Heritage Association were provided for the Board. There was discussion on the proposed
exterior alterations and window replacement.
Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee
recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as submitted.
A motion was made by Mr. Congin, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
VII. New Business
A. 2016-346 200 East Streetsboro Street
Demolition (detached garage)
Submitted by David Moore Builders LLC
The applicant was not present for the meeting.
Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Congin, that the AHBR finds that the
detached garage at 200 East Streetsboro Street does not have architectural or historic
significance and that the AHBR finds that the applicant for a permit to demolish this
building will not voluntarily consent to the retention of this building.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
B. 2016-325 19 North Oviatt Street
Alteration (replace rear elevation bay window with two double hung windows,
replace and relocate double hung window at the north side)
Submitted by Brandywine Construction - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Jim Dombroski of
Brandywine Construction, and Mr. Michael Berish, the homeowner, were present for the
meeting. The proposed window material and the condition of the existing windows were
discussed.
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. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Congin, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr.
Waldeck
C. 2016-195 7554 Hudson Park Drive
Addition (remove portion of deck, new screened in porch with ventless
fireplace)
Submitted by Caronite Construction Co.
Mr. Matt Ross, friend of the homeowner, and Mr. Cornell, the homeowner, were present for
the meeting. The proposed material behind the fireplace was discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) Inset the fireplace to incorporate a flat panel and extend the railing across the rear.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
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D. 2016-292 2450 Brunswick Lane
Addition (deck built prior to approval of a zoning certificate)
Submitted by Vince Dibiasio
Mr. Vince Dibiasio, the homeowner, was present for the meeting. The setback of the deck in
relation to the front line of the house was discussed.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Congin, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) Set the deck back by 18" from the front line of the house.
b) Incorporate additional landscaping at the front of the deck.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
E. 2016-318 6664 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 34)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. Ms. Marzulla inquired
about the fireplace venting.
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: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
F. 2016-317 5703 Highwood Court (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 60)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. The Board had no
questions regarding this application.
A motion was made by Mr. Congin, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR
Application be approved as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
G. 2016-319 5645 Timberline Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 65)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Mr. Keith Filipkowski, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. The size of the front
elevation windows and shutters was discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) Reduce the size of the two front elevation windows to 3853 and maintain the proposed
shutters.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
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H. 2016-320 1682 East Sapphire Drive (Sapphire Estates S/L 2)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by LDA Builders Inc.
Mr. Tony Lunardi, of LDA Builders, and Mr. Fedorko, the homeowner, were present for the
meeting. The look alike criteria with 1679 East Sapphire was discussed. The Board
determined that the two houses differed in wing configuration and major feature.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following conditions:
a) Conditional upon approval from City Engineering Department
b) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Landscape Architect.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
I. 2016-340 200 Laurel Lake
Non-Residential Addition (replace existing pool, new therapy pool, fitness
area, and salon)
Submitted by Perspectus Architecture - approved at the August 8, 2016
Planning Commission meeting - PC 2016-21
Mr. Dave Urbansky, of Perspectus Architecture, was present for the meeting. Mr. Urbansky
gave an overview of the proposed project.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck that this AHBR Application be approved as
submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris, Mr. Seiple and Mr.
Waldeck
VIII. Other Business
Ms. Soloman provided an update on the proposed charter amendments.
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IX. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
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David Drummond, Chair
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Arthur Morris, Secretary
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Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
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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, August 10, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Appointment to the Historic District Subcommittee
V. Consent Applications
A. 2016-343 5844 Darrow Road
Sign (one building, one tenant placard, and one window decal - NovaCare)
Submitted by Sign Savers
B. 2016-302 2199 Middleton Road
Accessory Structure (shed)
Submitted by C. Tim Emery
C. 2016-338 85 Milford Drive
Non-Residential Alteration (six replacement antenna, add connecting
equipment - Verizon)
Submitted by Jacobs Engineering
D. 2016-345 75 South Main Street
Non-Residential Alteration (front entrance ATM vestibule - Cortland
Banks)
Submitted by The Cortland Savings & Banking Company
E. 2016-336 5860 Bradford Way
Addition (enclosed porch)
Submitted by Stone Construction & Remodel
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F. 2016-303 200 Laurel Lake Drive Villa 26
Addition (enclosed porch)
Submitted by Jim Fausnight
VI. Old Business
A. 2016-286 7 Bard Drive
Fence (post and rail fence)
Submitted by Jessica Parker
a) The existing rope fence was installed prior to approval of a zoning
certificate.
b) The existing aluminum fence on the north side will remain. AHBR to
review the use of two different fence styles on the property.
c) Suggest relocating the fence posts to have uniform spacing.
d) Question if any gates are proposed for access to the window wells.
e) AHBR member questions if the proposed fence is structurally feasible
over an 8’ span.
B. 2016-294 82 Aurora Street
Alteration (replace slate roof at the rear of the main house with asphalt
shingles)
Submitted by A&B Roofing - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
C. 2016-308 153-155 College Street
Non-Residential Alteration (Alterations to the Western Reserve Academy
President’s House)
Submitted by MacLachlan, Cornelius, & Filoni, Inc. - Historic District -
recommend referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC
1203.12 - no recommendation
VII. New Business
A. 2016-346 200 East Streetsboro Street
Demolition (detached garage)
Submitted by David Moore Builders LLC
a) The subject property is not a historic landmark; therefore, AHBR need
only make the following findings: “AHBR finds that the accessory structure
at 200 East Streetsboro Street (has OR does not have) historic or
architectural significance. Further AHBR finds that the applicant for a
permit to demolish this building (will OR will not) voluntarily consent to the
retention of these buildings. Unless the applicant agrees to retain the
building, a zoning certificate will be issued for the demolition.
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B. 2016-325 19 North Oviatt Street
Alteration (replace rear elevation bay window with two double hung
windows, replace and relocate double hung window at the north side)
Submitted by Brandywine Construction - Historic District - recommend
referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) The design standards state deteriorated materials should be repaired
rather than replaced wherever possible. In the event that replacement is
appropriate, the new material should be compatible in composition,
design, color and texture.
b) Provide specifications for the proposed Enduraclad material.
c) AHBR member questions why the north elevation window must be
replaced instead of relocated.
C. 2016-195 7554 Hudson Park Drive
Addition (remove portion of deck, new screened in porch with ventless
fireplace)
Submitted by Caronite Construction Co.
a) Question if the proposed siding behind the fireplace unit is compatible
with the screened porch design.
D. 2016-292 2450 Brunswick Lane
Addition (deck built prior to approval of a zoning certificate)
Submitted by Vince Dibiasio
E. 2016-318 6664 Regal Woods Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 34)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - site
plan OK - tree plan OK - no recommendation
F. 2016-317 5703 Highwood Court (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 60)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - site
plan OK - tree plan OK - no recommendation
G. 2016-319 5645 Timberline Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks S/L 65)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management OK - look alike OK - site
plan OK - tree plan OK - no recommendation
a) Shutters should be sized to be approximately half of the width of the
window. Question the width of the shutters at the front elevation.
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H. 2016-320 1682 East Sapphire Drive (Sapphire Estates S/L 2)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by LDA Builders Inc. - growth management OK - look alike NOT
OK - site plan NOT OK - tree plan NOT OK - no recommendation
a) Show the front yard setbacks for the houses on the adjoining properties.
b) Question look alike criteria with 1679 Sapphire Drive.
c) The design standards state the front face of the main body must sit
forward at least 18” from the front face of the wings. The proposed
garage site 1’ behind the front wall; however, the mud room/powder
room is recessed 2’.
d) The design standards indicate details and materials should be
consistently applied on all sides of a mass. Question the use of shake
siding in the front elevation gable end only.
e) Question if the 8” band should be incorporated on the left and right sides
of the main mass.
f) Conditional upon approval from City Engineering Department
g) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Landscape Architect.
I. 2016-340 200 Laurel Lake
Non-Residential Addition (replace existing pool, new therapy pool, fitness
area, and salon)
Submitted by Perspectus Architecture - approved at the August 8, 2016
Planning Commission meeting - PC 2016-21
VIII. Other Business
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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