Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · October 26, 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, October 26, 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 - Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
Absent: 2 - Mr. Seiple and Mr. Waldeck
Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, City Planner (entered at 7:40 p.m.); Ms. Soloman, Associate
Planner; Mrs. Zipay, Planning Technician; Mrs. Chapman, Office Manager.
III. Public Comment
Ms. Ginger Rogers, of 175 Aurora Street, addressed the Board regarding the proposed new
house at 135 Franklin Street. Ms. Rogers stated that the proposed massing for the project is
too large in relation to the other houses on the street and is opposed to the project as designed.
Mr. Drummond acknowledged emails received from Donovan Husat and JulieAnn Hancsak
regarding their opposition to the new house proposed at 135 Franklin Street.
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IV. Consent Applications
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Grant, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
A. 2016-464 75 South Main Street
Sign (one buildings sign - Cortland Bank)
Submitted by The Cortland Savings and Banking Company
This AHBR application was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 2016-473 65-75 South Main Street
Sign (multi-tenant ground sign)
Submitted by Duane Hills
This AHBR application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. Old Business
A. 2016-286 7 Bard Drive
Fence (wood picket fence)
Submitted by Jessica Parker
Ms. Jessica Parker, the property manager, was present for the meeting. The revised plans and
the height of the proposed fence were discussed. The Board determined the wood picket fence
with the posts on the interior was acceptable.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Congin, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
B. 2016-430 222 East Streetsboro Street
Alteration (bay window replacement)
Submitted by William & Megan Stever
Ms. Megan Stever, the homeowner, was present for the meeting. The two options for the bay
window replacement and the proposed foundation were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application
be approved as revised with the following condition:
a) The design option with shake siding at the bay painted to match the house is
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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VI. New Business
A. 2016-460 5672 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 96)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. There were no comments
on this application.
A motion was made by Mr. Congin, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
B. 2016-457 200 East Streetsboro Street
Addition (mudroom, basketball court, two car garage, indoor pool)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects
Mr. Joe Matava, of Peninsula Architects, and Mr. Rick Demuynck, the homeowner, were
present for the meeting. Shutter on the front elevation of the addition, and the location of the
exterior mechanical equipment were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Congin, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following conditions:
a) Remove shutters on the front elevation of the addition.
b) Mechanical equipment will be noted on the site plan and screened with landscaping.
c) Provide specifications for windows and doors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
C. 2016-458 135 Franklin Street
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects - Historic District
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Joe Matava, of Peninsula
Architects, and Mr. Frammartino, the homeowner, were present for the meeting. The
compatibility with surrounding homes, the impervious surface percentage, use of stone
veneer, front yard setback, and the circular driveway were discussed. Mr. Drummond
requested the livable square footage of all homes on Franklin Street.
The Historic District Subcommittee decided to use the two-week review period to
schedule a site visit and examine the lot and surrounding homes.
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2369 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Congin, that the October 17, 2016
meeting minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Congin, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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B. Staff Update
Mr. Hannan provided the Board with an update on the Land Development Code text
amendments and future changes to the meeting room setup.
VIII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:29 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-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, October 26, 2016 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 2016-464 75 South Main Street
Sign (one buildings sign - Cortland Bank)
Submitted by The Cortland Savings and Banking Company
B. 2016-473 65-75 South Main Street
Sign (multi-tenant ground sign)
Submitted by Duane Hills
V. Old Business
A. 2016-286 7 Bard Drive
Fence (wood picket 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) Confirm the height of the fence.
B. 2016-430 222 East Streetsboro Street
Alteration (bay window replacement)
Submitted by William & Megan Stever
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VI. New Business
A. 2016-460 5672 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 96)
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - growth management not required - look alike
OK - tree plan OK - site plan OK - no recommendation
B. 2016-457 200 East Streetsboro Street
Addition (mudroom, basketball court, two car garage, indoor pool)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects
a) Question the use of shutters at the front elevation of the addition.
b) Provide specifications for the proposed doors and windows.
c) Confirm all mechanical equipment is located within the addition or
screened from view.
C. 2016-458 135 Franklin Street
New Residential Construction (single family two-story house)
Submitted by Peninsula Architects - growth management not required - look
alike OK - site plan NOT OK - tree plan NOT OK - Historic District -
recommend referral to the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC
1203.12 - no recommendation
a) Question the compatibility of this house design with the surrounding
properties. The massing, height, size and front entry projection are not
typical of houses in this area.
b) Question the use of stone veneer in the Historic District. Suggest brick or
other material more characteristic of other houses in the area.
c) Label the height of the main mass and the garage mass from finished
grade.
d) The lot configuration represented on the site plan is inconsistent with
Summit County records. Provide documentation of this correction.
e) The size of the lot and the amount of proposed impervious surface must
be included on the survey.
f) The front yard setback cannot differ by more than 10% of the two
adjoining properties unless approved by the AHBR. The other houses on
Franklin Street are at a consistent front yard setback. Suggest relocating
the house forward in the site to align with the adjacent property.
g) Label the patio setback to the side property line. A minimum of three feet
is required.
h) Show the location of the utility meters and A/C unit on the site plan.
i) Conditional upon approval from City of Hudson Engineering
Department.
j) Conditional upon approval from City Consultant Landscape Architect.
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VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2369 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD
OF REVIEW MEETINGS.
Attachments: October 17, 2016 meeting minutes
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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