Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · August 23, 2017
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
John Caputo
Frank Congin
James Grant
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
Chair Drummond 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. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
Absent: 3 - Mr. Congin, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla
Staff in attendance: Ms. Soloman, Associate Planner; and Ms. Johnson, Executive Assistant.
III. Public Comment
Chair Drummond opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the
Board on any item. There were no comments.
IV. Consent Applications
There were no consent agenda cases.
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V. Old Business
A. 1542 126 Aurora Street
Accessory Structure (demolition of existing detached garage and build new garage)
Submitted by Bill Morris - Historic District
Mr. Bill Morris, the applicant, was present for the meeting. The Historic District Subcommittee
reviewed the application. The window placement was discussed.
Mr. Waldeck 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. Caputo, to accept the recommendation of
the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
VI. New Business
A. 1383 15 John Clark Lane
Demolition (house)
Submitted by Paul Stenger
The applicant was not present for the meeting.
B. 1505 186 North Main Street
Sign (projecting sign - CLE Social)
Submitted by Dan Soulsby - Historic District
Mr. Dan and Mrs. Mindy Soulsby, the applicants, were present for the meeting. The Historic
District Subcommittee reviewed the application. The sign materials were discussed.
Mr. Waldeck 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. Caputo, to accept the recommendation of
the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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C. 1364 368 North Main Street
Alteration (remove and rebuild chimney)
Submitted by Mike Dowell - Historic District
The applicant was not present for the meeting. The Historic District Subcommittee reviewed
the application. The proposed repair was discussed.
Mr. Waldeck 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. Caputo, to accept the recommendation of
the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
D. 1493 258 North Main Street
Accessory Structure (fire pit, retaining wall not built according to the approved
plans)
Submitted by Kurt Miller - Historic District
Mr. Kurt Miller, the contractor, and a second representative were present for the meeting. The
Historic District Subcommittee reviewed the application. The proposed materials were
discussed.
Chair Drummond stated that the Historic District Subcommittee opted to take the two week
review period to conduct a site visit.
E. 1301 200 Laurel Lake Drive Villa 9
Addition (two car attached garage, great room, enclosed porch, laundry and
bathroom)
Submitted by Jim Fausnight, Laurel Lake Retirement Community
Mr. Jim Fausnight, the applicant, and a second representative of Laurel Lake, were present for
the meeting. The size of the proposed addition was discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
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F. 1421 2417 Victoria Parkway
Addition (family room)
Submitted by Matthew Misconish
Mr. Matt Misconish, the applicant, was present for the meeting. The rear windows and the
offset from the corner of the house were discussed.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Waldeck
G. 1515 168 Hudson Street
Addition (kitchen addition in existing open porch) - CHANGE TO WINDOW
ALT
Submitted by Paul Palumbo - Historic District
The applicant was not present for the meeting.
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2878 147 Hudson Street
Informal Discussion
Mr. Rick Hawksley, the architect, was present to informally discuss project plans at this
property. The gate style and height were discussed.
VIII. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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David Drummond, Chair
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Arthur Morris, Secretary
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Annette Johnson, 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
John Caputo
Frank Congin
James Grant
Chris Waldeck
Denise Soloman, Associate Planner
Keri Zipay, Planning Technician
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
V. Old Business
A. 1542 126 Aurora Street
Accessory Structure (demolition of existing detached garage and build new
garage)
Submitted by Bill Morris - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
Attachments: 126 Aurora Street - submittal
VI. New Business
A. 1383 15 John Clark Lane
Demolition (house)
Submitted by Paul Stenger
a) The subject property is not a historic landmark; therefore, AHBR need only
make the following findings: “AHBR finds the structure at 15 John Clark Lane (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.
Attachments: 15 John Clark Lane - submittal
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B. 1505 186 North Main Street
Sign (projecting sign - CLE Social)
Submitted by Dan Soulsby - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Label the thickness of the sign panel. Question the compatibility of the
metal sign with the existing projecting sign.
b) Label all letter dimensions
Attachments: 186 North Main Street - submittal
C. 1364 368 North Main Street
Alteration (remove and rebuild chimney)
Submitted by Mike Dowell - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
Attachments: 368 North Main Street - submittal
D. 1493 258 North Main Street
Accessory Structure (fire pit, retaining wall not built according to the
approved plans)
Submitted by Kurt Miller - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) A stop work order has been issued for the patio, retaining walls and fire
pit. Staff notes several additional changes made to the approved plans
for the addition. A complete application for these changes will be
submitted for review.
b) Question the compatibility of the retaining wall with the house foundation
and the existing retaining walls on the property.
c) Conditional upon Engineering Department approval.
Attachments: 258 North Main Street - revised
E. 1301 200 Laurel Lake Drive Villa 9
Addition (two car attached garage, great room, enclosed porch, laundry and
bathroom)
Submitted by Jim Fausnight, Laurel Lake Retirement Community
a) Provide a site plan drawn to scale showing the existing villa, proposed
addition and setbacks to the adjacent structures.
Attachments: 200 Laurel Lake Drive #9 - submittal
F. 1421 2417 Victoria Parkway
Addition (family room)
Submitted by Matthew Misconish
a) Confirm the amount of offset from the corner of the house.
Attachments: 2417 Victoria Parkway - revised
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G. 1515 168 Hudson Street
Addition (kitchen addition in existing open porch)
Submitted by Paul Palumbo - Historic District - recommend referral to the
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no
recommendation
a) Provide specifications for the proposed windows.
b) Provide a railing detail, if required.
Attachments: 168 Hudson Street - submittal
VII. Other Business
A. TMP-2878 147 Hudson Street
Informal Discussion
Attachments: 147 Hudson Street - gate
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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