Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · March 14, 2018
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
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 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.
Staff in attendance: Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Sugar, Associate
Planner; and Mr. Campbell, Executive Assistant.
II. Roll Call
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Present: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
Absent: 2 - Mr. Congin and Mr. Morris
III. Public Comment
Chair Drummond opened the meeting to public comments for anyone wanting to address the
Board. There were no comments.
IV. Consent Applications
There were no items on the consent agenda.
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V. Old Business
A. 2756 7377 Lascala Drive
Addition (garage with bonus room)
Submitted by R.C. Norman Construction
Attachments: 7377 Lascala Submittial
Mr. Alan Koerner representing R.C. Norman Construction was present for the meeting and
discussion.
Mr. Sugar noted plan changes made to lower the height of proposed wing, to give the north
elevation a gabled roof, to the windows on the south elevation and adding trim around the
garage doors.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be
approved with updated interior floor plan to match exterior elevation of four windows.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
VI. New Business
A. 2941 2324 Exline Circle
Addition (conservatory & deck)
Submitted by Scandinavian Signature Construction Company
Attachments: 2941 Exline Circle Submittial
Mr. Rob Larson of the Scandinavian Signature Construction Company was present for the
meeting and presented revised plans to the AHBR.
Mr. Sugar stated that Engineering Department review was needed for the final approval.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that the revised plans for this
AHBR Application be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
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B. 3156 214 Ravenna Street
Demolition (detached garage)
Submitted by Benno Von Schwerdtner
Attachments: 214 Ravenna St Submittial
In the absence of the applicant, at Mr. Hannan's request, the Board decided to review this
application.
Ms. Marzulla made a finding, seconded by Mr. Waleck, that the AHBR finds the structure at
214 Ravenna Street does not have historic or architectural significance. Further, AHBR
finds that the applicant for a permit to demolish this building will not voluntarily consent to
the retention of this building. Unless the applicant agrees to retain the building, a zoning
certificate will be issued for the demolition.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
C. 3143 7959 Valley View Road
Addition (sunroom existing foundation to remain)
Submitted by Bridget Gamble
Attachments: 7959 Valley View Road Submittial
Ms. Bridget Gamble from Saunders and Company was present for the meeting and discussion.
Ms. Gamble stated that the siding materials and windows will match the existing siding and
windows and that the existing deck will not be altered.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Waldeck, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
D. 3061 5762 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks Lot 103)
New Construction (two story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
Attachments: 5762 Timberline Trail Submittial
Ms. Jamie Heinzman was present for the meeting and discussion.
A motion was made by Mr. Waldeck, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
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VII. Other Business
A. 3393 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL & HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS. February 28, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes 2-28-2018
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla , seconded by Mr. Grant, that the Minutes be approved as
amended.
The motion carried. by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Waldeck
B. 3402 169 North Hayden Parkway - Informal Discussion
Addition (and detached garage)
Submitted by Joseph Matava
Attachments: 169 N Hayden PWY Submittial
Mr. Joe Matava of Peninsula Architects was present for this informal discussion regarding the
Board's opinion on the French doors located on the rear elevation of the house. The Board
suggested submitting a detailed spec sheet for further review. The Board also questioned the
window spacing on the proposed detached garage.
C. 3411 2084 Ravenna Street - Informal Discussion
New Construction (two story single family house)
Submitted by Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders
Attachments: 2084 Ravenna Street Submittial
Mr. Tony Lunardi of LDA Builders and Mr. Jeffrey Wooly were present for this informal
discussion regarding a new home. The Board spoke negatively regarding the garage being
approximately thirty-feet forward of the main mass of the house and encouraged rethinking the
design.
D. Updates
Mr. Hannan updated the Board regarding the downtown phase two project including traffic
and parking studies that have taken place. Meetings will take place with City Council, the
Planning Commission and residents in the months ahead.
Mr. Hannan also said the Land Development Code update is continuing with discussions
regarding directives from the comprehensive plan including small scale house, garage
orientation, density of homes, overlay codes, possibly easing setbacks and other issues.
Discussion will take place with City Council.
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VIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla , seconded by Mr. Grant,that this meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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David Drummond, 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
John Caputo
Frank Congin
James Grant
Chris Waldeck
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
V. Old Business
A. 2756 7377 Lascala Drive
Addition (garage with bonus room)
Submitted by R.C. Norman Construction
Attachments: 7377 Lascala Submittial
VI. New Business
A. 2941 2324 Exline Circle
Addition (conservatory & deck)
Submitted by Scandinavian Signature Construction Company
a) Engineering Department review required.
b) Deck should be included in elevations.
Attachments: 2941 Exline Circle Submittial
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B. 3156 214 Ravenna Street
Demolition (detached garage)
Submitted by Benno Von Schwerdtner
a) Garage is over 50 years old, requiring AHBR consideration as "Basic
Development".
b) No important features or historical significance referenced in Ohio
Historic Inventory form.
c) Property is not located within the historic district.
Attachments: 214 Ravenna St Submittial
C. 3143 7959 Valley View Road
Addition (sunroom existing foundation to remain)
Submitted by Bridget Gamble
a) Siding to match existing.
b) Provide spec sheet for skylights.
c) Existing deck should be shown in elevations.
d) Specify window types. Should match existing.
Attachments: 7959 Valley View Road Submittial
D. 3061 5762 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks Lot 103)
New Construction (two story single family house)
Submitted by Pulte Homes
a) Staff notes two windows on left elevation are more narrow than typical
window.
Attachments: 5762 Timberline Trail Submittial
VII. Other Business
A. 3393 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL & HISTORIC BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETINGS. February 28, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes 2-28-2018
B. 3402 169 North Hayden Parkway - Informal Discussion
Addition (and detached garage)
Submitted by Joseph Matava
Attachments: 169 N Hayden PWY Submittial
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C. 3411 2084 Ravenna Street - Informal Discussion
New Construction (two story single family house)
Submitted by Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders
a) Garage mass is forward of the main mass. As the house is proposed at a
setback in excess of 130 feet, the LDC district orientation standard are not
applicable.
b) The two-story wing type standards indicate the wings shall be setback 18
inches from the front face of the main mass. Staff notes the garage mass
wing is forward of the main mass, however the house is setback
approximately 500 feet from Ravenna Street.
c)Suggest aligning the first and second floor windows at the left elevation
(master bath and bedroom #2).
d)Submit a roof plan.
e) The garage mass roof overlaps the massing at the laundry room. Question
if a revised design such as a gable form at the right elevation man door could
be used to soften this clipped mass.
f) Design Standards indicate the roof of wings shall match the roof shape of
the main mass. Staff notes the main mass contains a hip roof while the wings
contain a gable form.
Attachments: 2084 Ravenna Street Submittial
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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