Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · August 8, 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
Nicole Davis
James Grant
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, August 8, 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. Nick Sugar, Associate Planner.
II. Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
Absent: 1 - Mrs. Davis
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
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. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
A. 4479 26 Hickory Lane
Addition (Sun Room)
Submitted by Doug Fleming, Roberts Remodel
Attachments: 26 Hickory Lane Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
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V. Old Business
A. 4335 434 North Main Street
New Home (Lighton On Main, Lot 4)
Submitted by Justin Kapela, J. Kapela Design & Construction - Historic District -
Attachments: 434 North Main Street Submittal
Mr. Bob Giannetti, property owner, and Mr. Justin Kapela, J. Kapela Design and Construction
were present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar reported a site visit took place on August 7, 2018.
Mr. Kapela showed the proposed vinyl siding material to the Board which was followed by
discussion regarding the prohibited use of vinyl siding in the Historic District. Chair
Drummond noted an email from the Hudson Heritage Association which spoke in opposition
to the use of vinyl siding on this house in the Historic District.
After Mr. Kapela proposed alternate siding material, the Board and Mr. Kapela agreed to table
the application to allow more information regarding the proposed materials to be presented to
the Board along with revised drawings.
This matter was withdrawn from further consideration
VI. New Business
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A. 4634 5682 Hudson Drive
Demolition (House & Garage)
Attachments: 5682 Hudson Drive Submittal
Mr. Sugar presented this request for the demolition of the house and garage that sustained
fire damage. Mr. Sugar also noted there is currently enforcement action against the house.
Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the AHBR finds that the house and
garage 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.
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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B. 4229 139 Franklin Street (Historic District)
Fence (3 ft. wood picket)
Submitted by Patricia Forkel - Historic District
Attachments: 139 Franklin Street Submittal
Ms. Patricia Forkel, owner and applicant, was present for the meeting regarding a three-foot
tall picket fence that will match the existing fence.
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. Grant, seconded by Mr. Caputo, to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
C. 4606 65 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Siding Replacement)
Submitted by Karen Fisher - Historic District
Attachments: 65 College Street Submittal
Ms. Jennifer Fisher, applicant and homeowner, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for the replacement of mismatched siding on the side and
rear of the house and recommended approval.
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 Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Caputo, to accept
the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
D. 4485 145 Aurora Street (Historic District)
Addition (Dinette & Kitchen Extension)
Submitted by David Fike, Fike Builders - Historic District
Attachments: 145 Aurora Street Submittal
Mr. David Fike, Paul Fike Builders, was present for the meeting regarding removing the
existing sunroom, changing the roof to one level with siding to match the existing siding.
Mr. Sugar, presented the staff comments regarding breaking up the roof line.
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. Caputo seconded by Mr. Grant to accept the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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E. 4576 1782 Middleton Road
Addition (Screened Porch)
Attachments: 1782 Middleton Road Submittal
Mr. Joseph and Ms. Caroline Sokel, the homeowners, were present for the meeting regarding
building a screened porch and laundry room in the rear.
A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Morris, 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. Morris
F. 4596 7387 Stoneyledge Circle
Addition (Second Floor)
Submitted by Rose Dostal, RMD Designs
Attachments: 7387 Stoneyledge Circle Submittal
Ms. Rose Dostal, the applicant and homeowner was present for the meeting regarding the
second story addition.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Caputo, 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. Morris
VII. Other Business
Mr. Sugar noted that Downtown Phase II will be discussed at the next AHBR meeting.
A. 3669 226 College Street
Addition (Attached Garage, Porte-Cochere)
Submitted by Al Klauss, Paskevich and Associates
Attachments: 226 College Street Submittal
Al Klauss, representing Paskevich and Associates, was present for the informal discussion of
garage improvements before it is considered by the BZBA.
The Board expressed encouragement for the design as presented.
This matter was discussed.
B. 3674 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
July 25, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes July 25, 2018 - Draft
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this Minutes be approved as
amended.
The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
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VIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the meeting be approved.
The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:20 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
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
John Caputo
Nicole Davis
James Grant
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 4479 26 Hickory Lane
Addition (Sun Room)
Submitted by Doug Fleming, Roberts Remodel
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 26 Hickory Lane Submittal
V. Old Business
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A. 4335 434 North Main Street
New Home (Lighton On Main, Lot 4)
Submitted by Justin Kapela, J. Kapela Design & Construction - Historic District -
recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 -
no recommendation.
a) Section III-2 (b)(iii) states New freestanding structures and non-historic
properties: The use of substitute materials is acceptable provided they are
compatible in proportion, size, style, composition, design, color, and
texture of historic materials. Question if vinyl siding and stone foundation
are compatible materials.
b) Architectural Standards require exposed foundations to be consistently
applied to each mass. Staff notes inconsistent application around left,
right and rear elevations.
c) Front steps to be full length at sidelites.
d) Submit product sheets for windows, foundation and doors. Suggest
simulated divided lites.
Attachments: 434 North Main Street Submittal
VI. New Business
A. 4634 5682 Hudson Drive
Demolition (House & Garage)
Submitted by Kevin Dravis
a) House and garage are over 50 years old, requiring AHBR consideration
as “Basic Development”.
b) House sustained fire damage in 2009. Public nuisance orders have been
placed on the property based on the dilapidated state of the home.
c) Staff notes no historical significance of 1948 house or 1953 garage.
Attachments: 5682 Hudson Drive Submittal
B. 4229 139 Franklin Street (Historic District)
Fence (3 ft. wood picket)
Submitted by Patricia Forkel - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 139 Franklin Street Submittal
C. 4606 65 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Siding Replacement)
Submitted by Karen Fisher - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 65 College Street Submittal
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D. 4485 145 Aurora Street (Historic District)
Addition (Dinette & Kitchen Extension)
Submitted by David Fike, Fike Builders - Historic District - recommend referral to
Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Proposed continuous roofline is out of proportion with historic structure.
Suggest incorporation a gable form above rear man door.
b) Staff notes addition is on a continuous plane with the western elevation of
the house. Secretary of Interior Standards require new work to be
differentiated from the old. Preservation Brief #14 New Exterior
Additions to Historic Buildings also states new additions should be clearly
differentiated so the historic structure is not lost in the composition.
Attachments: 145 Aurora Street Submittal
E. 4576 1782 Middleton Road
Addition (Screened Porch)
Submitted by Charles Hrubik
a) Submit photos of the north, east and west sided of the home. Include full
width of elevation.
b) Question roof of front addition as it relates to existing garage.
Attachments: 1782 Middleton Road Submittal
F. 4596 7387 Stoneyledge Circle
Addition (Second Floor)
Submitted by Rose Dostal, RMD Designs
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 7387 Stoneyledge Circle Submittal
VII. Other Business
A. 3669 226 College Street
Addition (Attached Garage, Porte-Cochere)
Submitted by Al Klauss, Paskevich and Associates
a) Proposal will require variance through BZBA. LDC requires a 35’
setback from High Street.
b) Rear addition approved May 10th, 2017. Plans are attached.
c) Staff notes addition is at a lower height with a light second floor
connection. Question if the application of masonry should be reduced on
the porte cochere to soften mass.
Attachments: 226 College Street Submittal
B. 3674 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
July 25, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes July 25, 2018 - Draft
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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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