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 Christopher Bach John Caputo Nicole Davis James Grant Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner Wednesday, February 13, 2019 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. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris Absent: 1 - Mr. Grant 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 Mr. Morris, 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 Mr. Morris Excused: 1- Ms. Marzulla A. AHBR 19-56 46 Ravenna Street, Suite C3 Sign (Building Sign - RMD Designs) Submitted by Nathaniel Milstein, Easy Sign Group Attachments: 46 Ravenna Street, Suite C3 Submittal Ms. Marzulla arrived at 7:35 p.m. This application was approved on the consent agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 B. AHBR 19-78 50 West Streetsboro Street Sign (Building Sign - Mike’s Computer Rescue) Submitted by Joe Berdine, Signarama. Attachments: 50 West Streetsboro Street, Suite 2 Submittal This application was approved on the consent agenda. C. AHBR 19-57 147 Hudson Street Alteration (Chimney Removal) Submitted by Rick Hawksley Attachments: 147 Hudson Street Submittal This application was approved on the consent agenda. V. Old Business A. AHBR 19-37 263 North Main Street (Historic District) Addition (Mudroom), Window Replacement Submitted by Jared Huey, Payne & Payne Builders Inc. - Historic District. Attachments: 263 N Main Street Submittal 2-13-19 Mr. Jared Huey, Payne & Payne Builders, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar noted that at the site visit, Board members viewed the location of the closed porch addition, the windows to be rebuilt and the building to be replaced. The elevations on the addition have been updated to show a sandstone foundation to match the existing foundation and shake shingles to match the existing shake shingles. Mr. Huey thanked the Board members for the site visit and showed an example of the proposed window that will replace the non-conforming windows that were added through the years. The original windows that are part of the house, will be rebuilt. Mr. Huey also showed the proposed matching doors. 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. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bach, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris VI. New Business City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 A. AHBR 19-27 110 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District) Fence (4’ Wood Privacy) Submitted by Andrew McEachern - Historic District. Attachments: 110 E Streetsboro Street Submittal 2-13-19 Mr. Sugar introduced the application to reduce the height of a completed fence in the side yard and add two sections at the rear of the fence. Also the code requires that the finished side of the fence faces the property line. Mr. McEachern introduced a letter from Mr. Sam Harshman, the adjoining neighbor, who gave permission to leave the fence facing as is. Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as submitted and allowing for the two additional panels at the rear of the property, at the owners discretion. A motion was made by Mr. Caputo seconded by Ms. Davis, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris B. AHBR 19-44 126 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alteration (Window/Door Relocation) Submitted by Bill Morris - Historic. Attachments: 126 Aurora Street Submittal Mr. Bill Morris was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the request for a kitchen remodel that involves removing and changing exterior doors and windows. Mr. Morris stated that the new siding will be aluminum to match the existing siding. The Board discussed the size and placement of the proposed window on the east elevation. Ms. Marzulla reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness with the condition that a smaller double hung window be used instead of the fixed panel window that was proposed for the east side window labeled number two. A motion was made by Mr. Bach, seconded by Mr. Morris, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 C. AHBR 19-50 7344 Dillman Drive Accessory Structure, Alteration (Two-Car Detached Garage) Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects . Attachments: 7344 Dillman Drive Submittal Mr. Sugar introduced the application for additions that include a front facade, dormers, gables and a detached garage that also has dormers and gables. The foundation will be parged concrete. Ms. Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects, was present for the meeting and agreed to add a window to the wall that needs an additional fenestration. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this AHBR Application be approved with the condition that a second window be added. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris D. AHBR 19-55 2332 Red Coach Lane Addition (Bedroom, Multipurpose Room & Basement Space) Submitted by Carlton Buck, Four Points Architectural Services, Inc. Attachments: 2332 Red Coach Lane Submittal Mr. Carlton Buck, Four Points Architectural Service, Inc., was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar described the application for an addition on the southwest corner of the house that has previously received a variance from BZBA. Mr. Buck explained that one area identified by staff as requiring fenestration consists of a walk-in closet for medical supplies. The other identified area will be obscured by a ramp and railing. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved with the condition that the railing is determined by staff to be acceptable. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 E. AHBR 19-54 6388 Forest Edge Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 114) New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home) Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes Attachments: 6388 Forest Edge Drive Submittal Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar clarified the look-alike standards for new homes and showed the locations of the three homes to be considered this evening. Mr. Sugar then stated the proposed application meet the look-alike standards. The Board and Mr. Sugar discussed the orientation of the house relative to the curvature of the road. A motion was made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris F. AHBR 19-53 6361 Forest Edge Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 119) New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home) Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes Attachments: 6361 Forest Edge Drive Submittal Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar recommended approval of this application. A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Davis, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris G. AHBR 19-52 6364 Forest Edge Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 116) New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home) Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes . Attachments: 6364 Forest Edge Drive Submittal Ms. Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar stated that staff recommends approval of this application. A motion was made by Mr. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 VII. Other Business Mr. Sugar updated the Board: 1. The Historic District expansion meeting with Ms. Laura Church. The plan is to reengage the public through a letter that will allow comments and a survey. The Cleveland Restoration Society will also co-host a workshop on April 3, 2019 at 7 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 27 E. Main Street, with Mr. Sugar and Hudson Heritage Association. The anticipated topic is, 'Why Restoration'. An additional workshop with Cleveland Restoration Society is planned for June 6, 2019, at Barlow Community Center, to give an overview of Heritage of Hudson. This will be followed on August 7, 2019, to discuss, 'Planing Your Rehabilitation Project'. Then, finally, Cleveland Restoration will return on October 2, 2019 to discuss energy efficiency. AHBR Board members encouraged that professional tradesperson be involved in the presentations. 2. The Land Development Code update may be approved by the Planning Commission within the next month. A change to the proposed LDC is limiting garage heights to 18-feet from the 25-feet allowed presently. 3. New Downtown Phase II renderings are available on the Community Development website and there are plans to have Mr. Testa back within a couple of months for an updated presentation. A. AHBR 5424 2445 Danbury Lane - Informal Discussion Addition (Bedroom/Bathroom, Garage) Submitted by Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects. Attachments: 2445 Danbury Lane Submittal Ms. Samantha Ayotte, Peninsula Architects, was present for an informal discussion. Ms. Ayotte distributed a revised elevation and explained the purposes of the addition are for accessibility for a disabled elderly person, future resale value and improved sightlines to the side of the property where children play. Board comments included that this is a typical Hudson colonial with a proposed addition that does not fit, the addition is foreign in character to the existing house, there is nothing in the architectural guidelines that allow this project and concern was expressed regarding the style of proposed windows on the addition. B. 4029 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: January 23, 2019 Attachments: AHBR Minutes January 23, 2019 - draft Ms. Marzulla made a motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2019, with the addition of 'rear porch' to comments for 263 North Main Street. Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Ms. Marzulla, and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2019 VIII. Adjournment Ms. Marzulla made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 9:02 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 7