Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · February 27, 2019
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, February 27, 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.
Staff in attendance: Mr. Greg Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Nick Sugar,
Associate Planner.
II. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Marzulla
Absent: 1 - 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. Caputo, that the consent agenda be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Marzulla
A. AHBR 19-92 2900 Woodbridge Road
Fence (4’ Decorative Aluminum)
Submitted by Andrew Guran
Attachments: 2900 Woodbridge Road Submittal
This application was approved on the consent agenda.
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V. Old Business
There was no old business.
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 19-88 137 Keswick Drive
Addition (Covered Patio)
Submitted by Stephen Keary, Keary Landscaping and Contracting
Attachments: 137 Keswick Drive Submittal
Mr. Chuck Juda, homeowner, and Mr. Stephen Keary, Keary Landscaping and Contracting,
were present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced this rebuild of an existing deck with the addition of a roof. Mr. Sugar
detailed the staff comments from the staff report.
Mr. Keary described the hidden valley on the original structure and stated his willingness to
change the proposed stone on the columns to Azek.
Mr. Perry and the Board discussed the Architectural standard of like materials consistently
applied on all sides and that the proposed roof is not allowed by the LDC and is creating a
snow trap.
The Board agreed that since brick is used on the front of the house any accents on the back
need to be brick.
Ms. Marzulla moved to approve the application conditioned on an adjustment to the roof valley
and changing the columns from stone to an Azak wrap. Mr. Caputo seconded the motion.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Marzulla
B. AHBR 19-95 6375 Forest Edge Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot
109)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
Attachments: 6375 Forest Edge Drive Submittal
Mr. Gabe Kirksey, Pulte Homes, was present for the meeting regarding this new residential
construction.
Mr. Sugar stated staff recommended approval.
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: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Marzulla
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C. AHBR 3897 44 Clinton Street
New Construction (Two-Story, Commercial Building)
Submitted by Laura Yeager Smith, Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
Attachments: 44 Clinton Street Submittal
44_Clinton_Street_Previous Submittal
Mr. Russ Marchetta, Marchetta Architecture, and Ms. Laura Yegar Smith, owner, were present
for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar noted the changes to the design from the previous informal meeting and detailed
the comments from the staff report.
The pilasters on the rear of the building, the color scheme and the window patterns on the
front facade were discussed with an extended discussion on whether the muntins should be
placed between the glass or on the outside of the glass.
Ms. Marzulla moved to approve the application as submitted with the exception of the
simulated divided windows on the seconded floor. Ms. Davis second the motion.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Marzulla
VII. Other Business
A. 3774 Design update to Hudson’s Downtown Phase II presented by Mota Design
Group
Attachments: DTPH2 Design Update
Mr. Brett Moses, Mota Design, and Mr. Joel Testa, Testa Group, were present for the meeting.
Mr. Hannan noted this project is headed to a public advisory vote on May 7th. In order for the
public to understand the scope of the project a detailed plan is being prepared for
presentation to the public.
Mr. Moses noted the project's first phase is residental town homes on Owen Brown Street.
The Board stated that the renderings captured a traditional neighborhood development and
that the porches and tree lawns were positive aspects of the plan.
Discussion regarding the Downtown Phase II plans moving through the Hudson Boards and
Commission was held.
The Board encouraged informal discussions taking place regarding the various phases of the
development.
This matter was presented.
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B. AHBR 2-13-2019Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Meeting: February 13, 2019
Attachments: AHBR Minutes February 13, 2019 - draft
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the February 13, 2019
minutes be approved as submitted. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
VIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Davis to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried by an unanimous vote.
Mr. Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:58 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
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in accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 252.04, Minutes of Architectural and
Historic Board of Review, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and Planning
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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, February 27, 2019 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 19-92 2900 Woodbridge Road
Fence (4’ Decorative Aluminum)
Submitted by Andrew Guran
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 2900 Woodbridge Road Submittal
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 19-88 137 Keswick Drive
Addition (Covered Patio)
Submitted by Stephen Keary, Keary Landscaping and Contracting
a) Question how proposed gutter aligns with existing gable and if other roof
design options were explored to address snow/water runoff.
b) Staff notes stone columns sit atop decking. Question if they can be
continued to ground level to visually support the structure.
c) Staff notes front elevation and chimney are brick, however, proposed
columns are stone.
Attachments: 137 Keswick Drive Submittal
B. AHBR 19-95 6375 Forest Edge Drive (The Reserve at River Oaks, Phase III, Lot 109)
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: 6375 Forest Edge Drive Submittal
C. AHBR 3897 44 Clinton Street
New Construction (Two-Story, Commercial Building)
Submitted by Laura Yeager Smith, Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
a) Though pilasters on building corners give balance to the design, question
pilasters at center of rear façade. Street facing entrance along Clinton
Street should remain primary entrance.
b) Suggest alternating pattern to second story windows on front façade to
help distinguish storefront bays.
c) Question if alternate material should be used for lintel and sill, as the
building walls will also use painted brick.
d) Simulated divided light windows should be used to compliment recent
development on First and Main and Clinton Street.
Attachments: 44 Clinton Street Submittal
44_Clinton_Street_Previous Submittal
VII. Other Business
A. 3774 Design update to Hudson’s Downtown Phase II presented by Mota Design
Group
Attachments: DTPH2 Design Update
Legislative History
9/26/18 Architectural & Historic Board of Review presented
B. AHBR 2-13-2019 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
February 13, 2019
Attachments: AHBR Minutes February 13, 2019 - 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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