Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · December 12, 2018
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
David Drummond, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
Arthur Morris, Secretary
Christopher Bach
John Caputo
Nicole Davis
James Grant
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, December 12, 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: 5 - Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
Absent: 2 - Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris
III. Public Comment
Mr. Steve Church, 144 Elm Street, noted a letter from himself and his neighbors on April 3,
2016 regarding Elm Street and Roslyn Street being included in the historic district.
Chair Drummond request that staff update the AHBR at the next meeting regarding this
request.
IV. Consent Applications
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that the Consent Agenda be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
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A. 5426 7600 Mannheim Court
Accessory Structure (Covered Deck)
Submitted by Douglas Fleming, Robert’s Remodeling & Construction
Attachments: 7600 Mannheim Court Submittal
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
V. Old Business
A. 5191 7303 Walters Road (SV-Lot 91 E of Walters Road)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by David Nystrom, Alair Homes
Attachments: 7303 Walters Road Submittal
Previous Plans From 11-14-18 Meeting
Mr. Chris Foster, homeowner, and Mr. David Nystrom, Alair Homes, were present for the
meeting.
Mr. Sugar reviewed the changes to the application noting that the size of the front porch has
increased and the front projection of the garage has decreased. Mr. Sugar also noted nearby
comparables, the location on the property and the side loading garage.
The Board noted that the home is over 400-feet from the road and is a secluded site.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
VI. New Business
A. 5371 358 Atterbury Boulevard
Alteration (Siding, Window/Door Replacement)
Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects
Attachments: 358 Atterbury Blvd Submittal
Mr. Nik Sirna, Peninsula Architects, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar noted that materials are not consistently applied to all sides.
The Board discussed the design using vertical and horizontal siding and noted the unusual
design of the home and the difficulty of finding an alternative solution.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bach, that the Application be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
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B. 5423 6568 Dunbarton Drive
Addition (Exercise and Craft Rooms)
Submitted by Lisa Stuthard, Prestige Homes
Attachments: 6568 Dunbarton Submittal
Mr. John Russell, Prestige Homes, and Ms. Elaine Schmidt, assistant to Mr. Russell were
present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar reviewed the proposal for the rear addition stating that the plans will be revised to
show an enclosed breezeway to the main house and also noted that the wings will be
subordinate to the main mass.
The Board discussed the elevations of the projections and the breezeway.
Ms. Marzulla motioned, Ms. Davis seconed the motion to approve the motion with two
conditions.
1. Revised elevation confirming the height of the proposed addition in relation to the existing
home.
2. The breezeway elevation is submitted to staff.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
C. 5394 5572 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 122)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
Attachments: 5572 Timberline Trail Submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar stated staff had no comments.
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: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
D. 5395 6390 Ridgeline Drive (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 142)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
Attachments: 6390 Ridgeline Drive Submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar stated staff had no comments.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
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E. 5396 5500 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 134)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
Attachments: 5500 Timberline Trail Submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar stated staff had no comments.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mrs. Davis, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
F. 5397 6411 Forest Edge Drive (Reserve of River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 112)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
Attachments: 6411 Forest Edge Drive Submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar stated staff had no comments.
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: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
G. 5370 102 Ravenna Street (Lot 46 SW of Ravenna Street)
New Residential Construction (1.5 Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects
Attachments: 102 Ravenna Street Submittal
Mr. Nik Sirna, Peninsula Architects, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a new residential construction that received a
variance on October 18, 2018, from the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, to allow a front
facing garage. The oriention along Ravenna Street in mimics the neighboring homes. Mr.
Sugar also noted concerns with the shutters and lack of information regarding the garage
doors.
Mr. Sirna stated the garage door model is unknown at this time but will be one single 18-foot
door with transoms above.
The Board and Mr. Sirna discussed the windows and shutters around the house.
Ms. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the motion be approved with two
conditions:
1. A window be installed in the mud room.
2. Information regarding the garage door be submitted to staff.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
H. 5418 120 North Hayden Parkway
Addition (East Woods Elementary School Natatorium)
Submitted by Eric Beach, Hasenstab Architects
a) Staff notes applicant is proposing textured and smooth brick patterns in
lieu of previously proposed colored brick. Recessed brick panels have also
been applied.
b) Submit brick samples.
c) Confirm proposed equipment screening.
Attachments: 120 North Hayden Parkway Submittal
Mr. Eric Beach, Hasenstab Architects, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar, reviewed site plan and the rendering submitted by the applicant noting this
application is for a two story addition that contains both a riser for the public and mechanical
equipment to control humidity. Mr. Sugar also reviewed the staff notes.
Mr. Beach noted the brown and red brick transitions and showed the Board samples of the
brick. The Board expressed concern with the prominence of the dark brick bands and noted
that the use of textures might be considered. Mr. Beach noted that trees are being added on
the narrow tree lawn and that the number of parking spaces that face residential areas will be
reduced by about 6 spaces.
Discussion regarding the elimination of the window on the corner was held.
The application was tabled for a future meeting.
I. 4922 77 North Oviatt Street
New Construction (Hudson Middle School)
Submitted by John Peterson, GPD Group
Attachments: Building Renderings
Site Plan/Floor Plan
Materials Packet
Mr. John Peterson, Project Manager - GPD Group, introduced the project that has been
developed over the past year. Mr. Peterson described the brick color and structure, windows,
trim details, direct applied finish system on the stucco, the features of the main entrance, the
parapets with a traditional detail edge of extruded aluminum and the entrance that reflects the
design of the original 1927 building.,
The Board discussed the overall design of the building and suggested adding detail to the
front entryway transom and sidelites.
Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Caputo to approve the application with one
condition:
1. The board shall review proposed detailing including changes to the front entryway.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond and Ms. Marzulla
VII. Other Business
Mr. Hannan discussed City Council's work on Downtown Phase II.
A. 3897 44 Clinton Street - Informal Discussion
New Construction (Two-Story, Commercial Building)
Submitted by Laura Yeager Smith
a) Applicant has updated the design based on 12-12-18 informal discussion.
Previous discussion included storefront modules, bay, and rear façade
design.
b) Revisions include pilasters to reinforce bays, variation in storefront design
(limited), addition of window lintels and subdued rear façade.
c) Staff notes Design Standards encourage variety in storefronts to create a
lively and attractive pedestrian environment.
d) Staff notes paneling has been removed from the east elevation,
receiving/storage room. Question if typical window or paneling could be
added.
e) The following should be submitted as part of the final review: material
samples, building cross section and sightline study.
Attachments: 44 Clinton Street Submittal
Ms. Laura Yeager Smith, building owner, and Mr. Russ Marchetta, project architect, were
present for the informal discussion.
Mr. Sugar introduced the new building and reviewed the staff report.
The Board expressed concern with the prominence of the rear of the building and the
perceived width of the building along the street and expressed that a distinctive change of
materials and design, similar to the front elevations of storefronts on First & Main is desired
by the Board.
The Board and applicants discussed various options for the building.
This matter was discussed.
B. 3906 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Meeting: November 14, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes November 14, 2018 - Final
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the November 14, 2018
minutes be approved as submitted. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
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VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Davis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Caputo that the meeting be adjourned. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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David Drummond, Chair
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Ms. Marzulla, Vice Chair
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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant
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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
Christopher Bach
John Caputo
Nicole Davis
James Grant
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. 5426 7600 Mannheim Court
Accessory Structure (Covered Deck)
Submitted by Douglas Fleming, Robert’s Remodeling & Construction
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 7600 Mannheim Court Submittal
V. Old Business
A. 5191 7303 Walters Road (SV-Lot 91 E of Walters Road)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by David Nystrom, Alair Homes
a) Staff notes revisions include a deeper front porch and decreased size of
garage, reducing forward projection to 12’ 4”. The overall design and
location of home minimize the significance of the forward projection.
b) Staff notes the degree of variation is comparable to recent approvals. A
reference document has been provided showing recently approved
projections.
c) Additional photos have been added to the submittal to provide accurate
site perspectives.
Attachments: 7303 Walters Road Submittal
Previous Plans From 11-14-18 Meeting
Legislative History
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11/14/18 Architectural & Historic Board of Review continued
VI. New Business
A. 5371 358 Atterbury Boulevard
Alteration (Siding, Window/Door Replacement)
Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects
a) Architectural Design Standards require the materials used in any mass to
be applied consistently on that mass and all sides of the structure.
Proposal applies Board and Batten siding on only a portion of front and
rear elevations.
b) Architectural Design Standards Require the walls of the main body to be
all one material, however, a second material may be used to emphasize
entryways, horizontal divisions of the building, gable ends or projections.
Attachments: 358 Atterbury Blvd Submittal
B. 5423 6568 Dunbarton Drive
Addition (Exercise and Craft Rooms)
Submitted by Lisa Stuthard, Prestige Homes
a) Staff notes plans will be revised to show an enclosed walkway with entry
into main house in lieu of proposed open breezeway.
b) Architectural Design Standards require wings to be at the same height, or
lower in height, than the main mass. Revise elevations to show existing
home mass in relation to proposed addition.
Attachments: 6568 Dunbarton Submittal
C. 5394 5572 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 122)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5572 Timberline Trail Submittal
D. 5395 6390 Ridgeline Drive (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 142)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 6390 Ridgeline Drive Submittal
E. 5396 5500 Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 134)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5500 Timberline Trail Submittal
F. 5397 6411 Forest Edge Drive (Reserve of River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 112)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
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Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 6411 Forest Edge Drive Submittal
G. 5370 102 Ravenna Street (Lot 46 SW of Ravenna Street)
New Residential Construction (1.5 Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff notes the proposal received variances on 10-18-18 for a front facing
garage and angled orientation along Ravenna Street.
b) Staff notes dominant forward projection, however, it is only located 5
feet from the main body on right side.
c) Architectural Design Standards require details to be consistently applied.
Revise elevations to show consistent application of window shutters
around each match.
d) Provide details for proposed garage door.
Attachments: 102 Ravenna Street Submittal
H. 5418 120 North Hayden Parkway
Addition (East Woods Elementary School Natatorium)
Submitted by Eric Beach, Hasenstab Architects
a) Question how materials will be transitioned where addition meets existing
structure at the north elevation where no inset is proposed.
b) Question need for varying roof heights. Proposed addition is 3 feet taller
than existing building.
c) Face brick pattern on west elevation appears stark and is not utilized on
any other elevation. Question if a softer design approach can be
implemented, including shade trees along façade’s tree lawn.
d) Submit sightline perspective from western property line to confirm roof
mounted equipment is not visible from public view.
e) Submit specifications/product sheet for face brick.
f) Subject to complete site plan review by Engineering and Community
Development Departments.
Attachments: 120 North Hayden Parkway Submittal
Site Photos
I. 4922 77 North Oviatt Street
New Construction (Hudson Middle School)
Submitted by John Peterson, GPD Group
Application for the Hudson Middle School will be introduced to the Board by
the project team, GPD Group. Preliminary staff comments have been
provided as follows:
a) Question if front entry pediment should be lowered to better align with
cornice and help balance scale of front entry windows.
b) Question if a more traditional window should be proposed at front entry
and secondary building entrances, including transom and sidelites.
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c) Question large expanses without windows around auxiliary gym.
d) Question false covered walkway on north elevation.
e) Suggest added projection/cornice to break up gymnasium mass (front
elevation).
f) The following should be submitted as part of the final review:
a. Landscape Plan
b. Roof Plan
c. Building Cross Sections
d. Sightline Perspective from southern residential property line
Attachments: Building Renderings
Site Plan/Floor Plan
Materials Packet
VII. Other Business
A. 3897 44 Clinton Street - Informal Discussion
New Construction (Two-Story, Commercial Building)
Submitted by Laura Yeager Smith
a) Architectural Design Standards note the storefront type typically has an
upper floor distinct in design from the lower floor. Suggest added
element such as a stringcourse to separate/distinguish first floor from
second floor. Also, question material change on rear elevation relating to
this requirement.
b) Suggest window lintels on second floor to help distinguish from first floor
as well as tie into existing buildings on North Main Street and First and
Main.
c) Architectural Design Standards require the street facing entrance to be
the primary entrance. Proposed design suggests rear entrance is primary
entrance, as this entrance has additional architectural elements. Suggest
moving cornice from rear entrance to street facing entrance.
d) Architectural Design Standards require storefront type to be divided into
storefront bays up to 40 feet in width. Staff notes only one storefront
entrance on 76-foot-wide street facing elevation.
e) The following should be submitted as part of the final review:
a. Sightline Study
b. Building Cross Section
c. Material Samples
Attachments: 44 Clinton Street Submittal
B. 3906 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
November 14, 2018
Attachments: AHBR Minutes November 14, 2018 - Final
VIII. Adjournment
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