Architectural & Historic Board of Review

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, September 26, 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. Sugar, Associate Planner; and Mr. Campbell, Executive Assistant. 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 There were no items on the consent agenda. V. Old Business A. 3590 85 Division Street (Historic District) Alteration (Siding, Porch, Gable Treatment) Submitted by Marybeth Murphy - Historic District. Attachments: 85 Division Street Submittal Ms. Marybeth Murphy was present for the meeting and stated that only one of three contractors contacted would quote on the repairs and painting. Ms. Murphy also stated that a representative for the Cleveland Restoration Society did a site visit and stated that the current shake shingles may be covering another siding style. Mr. Sugar introduced the application and stated that repair of the house is preferred to replacement and that additional renovations were brought before the Board. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2018 The Board acknowledged the visit from the Cleveland Restoration Society, but said the Board can only look at the building as it is today and has no knowledge of the history of the house. The Board also stated that this shingled house, in the historic district is unique and that the Secretary of the Interior standard is to repair as the best option. Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee, after conducting a site visit, recommend granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposal 'B' of the application, which include: Repair of failing shakes with wood shakes and replacement of the porch decking and railings with like material. Mr. Morris moved to accept the recommendation of the Subcommittee, Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris VI. New Business A. 4741 5 East Main Street (Historic District) Sign (Building - iGiftFund) Submitted by Joe Berdine, Signarama - Historic District Attachments: 5 East Main Street Submittal Mr. Joe Berdine, represented Signarama was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the aluminum sign with a matte finish that is facing West Streetsboro Street. Part of the application is to remove the unapproved existing sign. Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommend granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the application as submitted. Mr. Caputo moved to accept the recommendation of the Subcommittee, Ms. Davis seconded the motion. Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris B. 4977 168 Hudson Street (Historic District) Fence (Wood Trellis Fencing) Submitted by Amiee and Peter Wiley - Historic District. Attachments: 168 Hudson Street Submittal Ms. Amiee and Mr. Peter Wiley were present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a trellis fence in the front yard, all to be painted white. Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommend granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the application as submitted. Mr. Caputo moved to accept the recommendation of the Subcommittee, Mr. Morris seconded the motion. Aye: 6- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Morris C. 4949 77 Maple Drive (Historic District) Alteration (Front/Rear Stoop - Printer’s Devil Inc.) Submitted by Bill Stemple - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation. a) Provide specifications of proposed door. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2018 Attachments: 77 Maple Drive Submittal No one was present for the meeting. This matter was continued F. 4875 5564 Timberline Trail (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 123) New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home) . Attachments: 5564 Timberline Trail Submittal Ms. Jamey Heinzman, represented Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, 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 VII. Other Business Mr. Hannan introduced Ms. Alicia Schrenk, the Planning Technician for the Community Development Department. Ms. Schrink previously worked for the Building Department in Sandusky. The Board discussed administratively approved items be communicated to the AHBR. Mr. Hannan informed the Board regarding the Land Development Code update process as presented to the Planning Commission on September 10, 2018. The Board discussed an upcoming meeting with the Hudson Heritage Association which will assist in developing resources for homeowners and the design standards. These matters were discussed. A. 3774 Introduction to Hudson’s Downtown Phase II presented by Mota Design Group Attachments: AHBR Staff Report - Downtown Phase II The Board entered into an informal discussion regarding Downtown Phase II with Mr. Joel Testa and Mr. Brett Moses of the Mota Design Group. Mr. Kevin Zach, who acting as a consultant to the City of Hudson was also present at the meeting. Mr. Greg Hannan, Director of Community Development, stated that the preliminary plan has been approved by City Council with the financials still to be completed. Tonight is the beginning of engagement by the AHBR. Mr. Testa stated there are two primary goals in the development: 1. Achieving the goals of the community. 2. Complementing the Master Plan of First & Main. Mr. Testa introduced the development as a mixed use, pedestrian friendly neighborhood with City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2018 residential housing, office space, limited retail development and significant green space. The plan has gone from one million square feet to today's four-hundred thousand square feet following community engagement. Mr. Testa suggested the following process for AHBR meetings: 1. Meeting with AHBR and then Hudson Heritage Association for open dialogue. 2. The next meeting to discuss massing and rooflines. 3. Followed by building materials and details. 4. The fully designed phases of buildings brought to AHBR. 5. Presentation and discussion with municipal leaders and then present the plan to the public. Presentation and discussion of the details of the plan took place with Mr. Testa stating that feedback as to what styles the AHBR feels will fit and compliment the Western Reserve Architecture is vital to the project. The Board encouraged Mr. Testa to work to complement First and Main, not to duplicate it. Downtown Phase II was presented and discussed. B. 3771 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: September 12, 2018 Attachments: AHBR Minutes September 12, 2018 - Draft A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that the September 12, 2018 minutes be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. VIII. Adjournment Ms. Marzulla moved to adjourn, Ms. Davis seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. ___________________________________________ David Drummond, Chair ___________________________________________ Arthur Morris, Secretary ___________________________________________ 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. * * * City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2018 City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5