Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · June 28, 2017
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
Chris Waldeck
Vacant (1)
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
Acting Chair Marzulla called to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Architectural & Historic Board of
Review of the City of Hudson at 7:30 p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C.
Section 121.22.
II. Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
Absent: 2 - Mr. Congin and Mr. Drummond
Staff in attendance: Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; Mr. Campbell, Executive Assistant
III. Public Comment
Acting Chair Marzulla opened the meeting to public comment for anyone wanting to address the Board. There
were no comments
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IV. New Business
A. 900 76 Church Street
Fence (6 ft. wood privacy)
Submitted by Alison Schneider - Historic District
Attachments: 76 Church Street - revised
The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. Mr. Bill Schneider, homeowner, was present for
the meeting. There was discussion on the location of the existing and proposed fences.
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 presented.
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: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
B. 935 6463 Hammontree Drive
Addition (alteration to previously approved plans for application #2017-027)
Submitted by Cynthia Tobin-Lorenczi.
Attachments: 6463 Hammontree Drive - original
6463 Hammontree Drive - revised
Ms. Tobin-Lorenczi, the applicant and architect, was present for the meeting. There was discussion on the
proposed roofline at the south elevation and the use of a gable roof for an addition of this scale when the main
house had a hip roof.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following conditions:
a) A revised floor plan accurately depicting the proposed addition is required.
b) Conditional upon Engineering Department approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
C. 938 7566 Huntington Road
Addition (master suite) Alteration (siding and window replacement)
Submitted by Tony Crasi
Attachments: 7566 Huntington Road - revised
Mr. Tony Crasi, the designer and builder, was present for the meeting. There was discussion on the massing of
the addition in relation to the main mass of the house and the proposed foundation material. The board
determined the massing was acceptable as presented since the addition appeared subordinate and balanced.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the following condition:
a) A block foundation will be incorporated at the addition to match the existing house
foundation.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
D. 632 5635 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 69)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes.
Attachments: 5635 Timberline - comparison photos
5635 Timberline Trail - submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman of Pulte Homes was present for the meeting. There was discussion on the use of two
different roof styles on the front elevation projections.
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 front elevation will be revised to incorporate a gable roof at both projections.
b) The utility meters will be relocated to the rear or right elevations.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
E. 628 5700 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 99)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes.
Attachments: 5700 Timberline Trail - comparison photos
5700 Timberline Trail - submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman of Pulte Homes was present for the meeting. The Board discussed a look alike issue with
S/L 98. Ms. Heinzman agreed to revise the porch to a small portico at the front stoop.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following conditions:
a) The front porch will be revised to a portico at the front stoop.
b) The house orientation will be revised to be perpendicular to the radius of the curve of the
street.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
F. 627 5620 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 90)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes.
Attachments: 5620 Timberline Trail - submittal
5620 Timberline Trail - comparison photos
Ms. Jamey Heinzman of Pulte Homes was present for the meeting and discussion.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved as presented
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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G. 777 6589 Kingswood Drive (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 82)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes.
Attachments: 6589 Kingswood Drive - comparison lots
6589 Kingswood Drive - revised
Ms. Jamey Heinzman was present for the meeting and discussion. The Board suggested changes to the porch and
front elevation window placement.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR
Application be approved as revised with the following conditions:
a) The front porch will be revised to a small portico at the front door.
b) The first and second floor windows at the front elevation at the right side of the front door
will be separated.
c) Utility meters will be relocated to the side or rear elevation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Acting Chair Marzulla adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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Allyn Marzulla, Acting Chair
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Arthur Morris, Secretary
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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant
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
Chris Waldeck
Vacant (1)
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. New Business
A. 900 76 Church Street
Fence (6 ft. wood privacy)
Submitted by Alison Schneider - Historic District - recommend referral to
the Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 120312 - no
recommendation
Attachments: 76 Church Street - revised
B. 935 6463 Hammontree Drive
Addition (alteration to previously approved plans for application #2017-027)
Submitted by Cynthia Tobin-Lorenczi
a) Conditional upon Engineering Department site plan approval.
Attachments: 6463 Hammontree Drive - original
6463 Hammontree Drive - revised
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C. 938 7566 Huntington Road
Addition (master suite) Alteration (siding and window replacement)
Submitted by Tony Crasi
a) The design standards state wings may not be larger than the main body of
the structure. AHBR to review the proposed massing.
b) The deigns standards state additions should be designed to be compatible
with the main structure by incorporating materials and a foundation to
match. The existing foundation is block. Brick is proposed at the
addition to match the existing chimney material.
Attachments: 7566 Huntington Road - revised
D. 632 5635 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 69)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - look alike OK - tree plan OK - site plan NOT OK -
no recommendation
a) The design standards state details must be consistently applied on all sides of
the main mass. Question the two roof styles at the front elevations projections.
b) Relocate the utility meters to the rear or right elevation.
c) Remove the side yard setback notation along the rear property line.
Attachments: 5635 Timberline - comparison photos
5635 Timberline Trail - submittal
E. 628 5700 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 99)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes- look alike NOT OK - tree plan OK - site plan NOT
OK - no recommendation
a) Question look alike comparison with S/L 98. Staff notes a difference in
roof shape and a minor difference in bay configuration.
b) The Land Development Code states the front wall of the principle structure
shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to the radius of the curve.
Revise the orientation of the house to comply with the code.
Attachments: 5700 Timberline Trail - comparison photos
5700 Timberline Trail - submittal
F. 627 5620 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 90)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - look alike OK - tree plan OK - site plan OK - no
recommendation
Attachments: 5620 Timberline Trail - submittal
5620 Timberline Trail - comparison photos
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G. 777 6589 Kingswood Drive (Reserve at River Oaks S/L 82)
New Residential Construction (two-story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes - site plan NOT OK - tree plan OK - look alike
OK - no recommendation
a) Utility meters must be relocated to the side or rear.
b) Submit revised first and second floor plans showing the revised windows.
c) Question if the shutters should be removed from all windows since they
are not incorporated on the majority of typical windows.
Attachments: 6589 Kingswood Drive - comparison lots
6589 Kingswood Drive - revised
V. Other Business
VI. 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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