Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · August 22, 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 22, 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.
II. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla 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
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Morris to approve the consent agenda.
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
A. 4665 5075 Darrow Road
Sign (Building Sign - Circle K)
Submitted by Rick Self.
Attachments: 5075 Darrow Road Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
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B. 4724 111 First Street
Sign (Building Sign - Neoskin)
Submitted by Tricia Bedrick.
Attachments: 111 First Street Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. Old Business
A. 4335 434 North Main Street (Historic District)
New Home (Lighton On Main, Lot 4)
Submitted by Justin Kapela, J. Kapela Design & Construction
Attachments: 434 North Main Street Submittal
Mr. Justin Kapella, J. Kapela Design & Construction, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar noted that the siding material would be a LP Smart Siding, a cement board brand .
.
Mr. Kapela showed a sample of the grey fieldstone as listed on the plans.
Mr. Grant reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommended
granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as submitted. A motion was made by
Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District
Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
VI. New Business
A. 4381 19 Warrensburg Circle
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Brad Baldwin.
Attachments: 19 Williamsburg Circle Submittal
Mr. Brad Baldwin, applicant and homeowner, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the 840 square foot, detached, three car garage that matches the existing
attached garage.
Mr. Baldwin, stated the windows will have grids to match the house.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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B. 4628 109 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District)
Accessory Structure (Hot Tub)
Submitted by Nikolas Sirna, Peninsula Architects.
Attachments: 109 East Streetsboro Street Submittal
Mr. Nikolas Sirna, representing Peninsula Architects, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a hot tub with overhead electric wires that has been
submitted to the electric department for approval and noted that plantings that will surround
the project. Mr. Sugar added that the proposal will also require approval from Hudson Public
Power due to the proximity of overhead wires.
Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommended
granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as submitted. A motion was made by
Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Grant to accept the recommendation of the Historic District
Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
C. 4639 530 West Streetsboro Street
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by David Drummond.
Attachments: 530 West Streetsboro Street Submittal
Mr. Drummond and Mr. Morris recused themselves from this application. Ms. Marzulla
assumed the Chair.
Mr. David Drummond, applicant and homeowner, stated that the siding is a vertical board and
batton and that the additional garage will sit next to the existing garage.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Grant and Ms. Marzulla
Recused: 2- Mr. Drummond and Mr. Morris
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D. 4729 265 Boston Mills Road
Alteration (Exterior, Stone)
Submitted by Chad Hunter, C. Hunter Masonry.
Attachments: 265 Boston Mills Road Submittal
Mr. Chad Hunter, applicant, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application stating that work has begun to replace the exposed
foundation with stone and that the proposal conflicts with the design standard that materials
on each side of the mass shall be consistently applied.
Mr. Hunter explained that two feet of stone will go all the way around the house to replace the
existing painted brick. The stone on both corners of the alcove will terminate at the inside
corners. The Board noted the existing brick on the front facade.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mrs. Davis, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
E. 4647 6491 Canterbury Drive
Addition (Garage & Patio Room)
Submitted by Rick Hawksley.
Attachments: 6491 Canterbury Drive Submittal
Mr. Rick Hawksley, architect, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the garage and patio room additions with gabled roofs to match the
existing house.
The Board reviewed the large mass and three season room with insulation and casement
windows.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this AHBR Application be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
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F. 4620 1911 Christine Drive (Lake Christine, Lot 3)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Angela Difranco, LDA Builders.
Attachments: 1911 Christine Drive Submittal
Tony Lunardi, of LDA Builders was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a new home construction and noted that the
architectural standards require materials to be consistently applied on all sides and that the
foundation brick was not consistently applied. Mr. Lunardi agreed to make the foundation
consistent.
The Board discussed the trim that appeared not to be consistent, however, Mr. Lunardi stated
this is a CAD error and the trim will be consistent. The Board requested a window or gable
treatment above the roofline of the garage on the second floor, Mr. Lunardi agreed to this
change. Also discussed was the half-round window on the left elevation. This window will be
replaced by a vent to match the vent above the garage.
Ms. Marzulla, moved, and Mr. Caputo seconded to approve the application, with the following
changes:
1. Eliminate half round window
2. Use vents on both left and right sides
3. Adjust the consistency of the foundation trim.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris
VII. Other Business
Mr. Greg Hannan, Community Development Director:
1. Introduced Ms. Amanda Davey as the new zoning inspector and stated that Ms. Davey
has zoning enforcement experience. She will be inspecting projects done without a
certificate, compliance and project closeouts.
2. Stated that Downtown Phase II received a preliminary plan review from the Planning
Commission and will go before City Council for review on September 4, 2018.
3. Reviewed the LDC meeting before the Planning Commission and stated that staff will do a
robust reconsideration of the LDC to eliminate repetitive text, conflicts and administrative
issues. There will be less policy changes at this point.
4. Discussed the impervious surface issue in Districts 4 and 5.
5. Stated a sensitivity to density and new construction issues in the Historic District.
A. 3697 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
August 8, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes August 8, 2018 - Draft
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mrs. Davis, that the August 8, 2018
minutes be approved.
The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
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VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Marzulla moved to adjourn, Ms. Davis seconded the motion. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:22 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 22, 2018 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 4665 5075 Darrow Road
Sign (Building Sign - Circle K)
Submitted by Rick Self
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5075 Darrow Road Submittal
B. 4724 111 First Street
Sign (Building Sign - Neoskin)
Submitted by Tricia Bedrick
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 111 First Street Submittal
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 -
recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 -
no recommendation.
a) “Hardie or Equal” siding is proposed. Confirm specific product.
b) Architectural Standards require exposed foundations to be consistently
applied to each mass. Staff notes inconsistent application around rear
elevation.
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Attachments: 434 North Main Street Submittal
VI. New Business
A. 4381 19 Williamsburg Circle
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Brad Baldwin
a) Confirm if windows will have similar divides to house.
Attachments: 19 Williamsburg Circle Submittal
B. 4628 109 East Streetsboro Street
Accessory Structure (Hot Tub)
Submitted by Nikolas Sirna, Peninsula Architects
a) Proposal will require approval from Hudson Public Power.
Attachments: 109 East Streetsboro Street Submittal
C. 4639 530 West Streetsboro Street
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by David Drummond
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 530 West Streetsboro Street Submittal
D. 4729 265 Boston Mills Road
Alteration (Exterior, Stone)
Submitted by Chad Hunter, C. Hunter Masonry
a) Architectural design standards require the materials used in any mass to
be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. Revise
plans to show consistent application of stone on forward projection.
Attachments: 265 Boston Mills Road Submittal
E. 4647 6491 Canterbury Drive
Addition (Garage & Patio Room)
Submitted by Rick Hawksley
a) Staff notes the proposal was reviewed as a “Large Mass Type” due to the
size of the structure and number of masses.
Attachments: 6491 Canterbury Drive Submittal
F. 4620 1911 Christine Drive (Lake Christine, Lot 3)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Angela Difranco, LDA Builders
a) Architectural Design Standards required the materials used in any mass
to be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. Rear
exposed foundation is not applied consistently.
b) Trim appears wider around windows than around garage doors. Confirm
trim will be applied consistently.
c) Suggest typical window on right elevation or design element within
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gables.
d) Architectural Design Standards regulate the number of types of special
windows per mass. The main mass is permitted two (2) types of special
windows, while all other masses are permitted one type. Proposed house
has 8 different types of windows. Suggest incorporating more typical
windows.
Attachments: 1911 Christine Drive Submittal
VII. Other Business
A. 3697 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
August 8, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes August 8, 2018 - Draft
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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