Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · June 12, 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, June 12, 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: 7 - Mr. Bach, 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. Caputo, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
A. AHBR 19-421 36 Park Lane
Sign (Projecting & Awning - Comida Restaurant)
Submitted by William Evans
Attachments: 36 Park Lane Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
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B. AHBR 19-439 5735 Darrow Road
Sign (Ground Sign - Firestone)
Submitted by Mary Ann Wervey, Zaremba Group
Attachments: 5735 Darrow Road Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the consent agenda.
V. Old Business
There was no old business.
VI. New Business
C. AHBR 19-470 72 Maple Drive (Historic District)
Sign (Building Sign - CertaPro Painters of Akron), Historic District.
Attachments: 72 Maple Drive Submittal
Mr. Joe Berdine, Signarama, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a 48" x 15" sign with one-inch, high density
polyurethane material that will be routed and have raised lettering.
Ms. Marzulla stated the Historic District Subcommittee recommended waiving the two week
waiting period and granting a certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Grant accepted the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee and moved to approve the application,
Ms. Davis seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
D. AHBR 19-214 384 North Main Street (Historic District)
Fence (3’ Cedar Picket)
Submitted by Marcus Peters, Lasting Impressions Landscape & Design - Historic
District.
Attachments: 384 North Main Street Submittal
Mr. Marcus Peters, Lasting Impressions Landscape & Design, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application to replace an existing fence that has rails on the outside
with a fence that has rails on the inside and will be set back 12 inches from the sidewalk.
Mr. Peters stated the fence will be painted white with identical, custom made parts to match
the existing fence.
Ms. Marzulla stated the Historic District Subcommittee recommended waiving the two week
waiting period and granting a certificate of appropriateness. Ms. Davis accepted the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee and moved to approve the application,
Mr. Grant seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
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E. AHBR 19-456 81 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District)
Fence (3’ 6” Picket)
Submitted by Abbey Valentine - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District
Attachments: 81 East Streetsboro Street Submittal
Ms. Abbey Valentine and Mr. Tommy Valentine, homeowners, were present for the meeting
and answered questions regarding the application.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for an extension of a fence where the applicant has
acquired the next door property and would like to extend a fence of the same style and height
as the fence on their current property, which is three and one-half feet tall.
Ms. Marzulla stated the Historic District Subcommittee recommended waiving the two week
waiting period and granting a certificate of appropriateness. Ms. Davis accepted the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee and moved to approve the application,
Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
F. AHBR 19-417 1453 West Prospect Street
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Gordon Costlow
Attachments: 1453 West Prospect Street Submittal
Mr. Gordon Costlow, designer, was present for the meeting and stated his agreement to move
two windows to eliminate a fenestration problem.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a detached garage with a 26 x 36 footprint on a large
lot that will match the design of the house. The Board discussed the application of shake
siding in the gable ends.
Mr. Captuo made a motion to approve the application with the condition that two windows be
moved to eliminate the fenestration problem in the staff notes. Mr. Morris seconded the
motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
G. AHBR 19-432 679 West Streetsboro Street
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Submitted by Kim Stark, Anderson Windows.
Attachments: 679 West Streetsboro Street Submittal
Mr. Chris Milawicki, Renewal by Anderson, and owners, Mrs. and Mr. Deborah and John
Gerbetz, were present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced case regarding new casement windows, without grids, that do not match
the typical windows of this house.
Mr. Gerbetz noted original windows that face the lake, are being replaced with the proposed
windows, without grids, which will enhance the sightline towards the lake. The Board
discussed the differing window styles and their visibility from neighboring properties.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Morris, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
H. AHBR 19-444 82 Church Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Submitted by Sheng Chan - Historic District
a) Staff notes vinyl windows were recently installed in place of wood
windows. Applicant is requesting to replace recently installed vinyl
windows with wood as Architectural Design Standards require substitute
materials to be compatible in proportion, size, style, composition, design,
color and texture with historic materials.
b) Staff notes wood window stops were also removed with the areas wrapped
in vinyl. Revise scope of work to include wood replacement.
Attachments: 82 Church Street submittal 6-26-19
Mr. Sheng Chin, handyman, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for replacement of vinyl windows with wood replacement
windows.
The Board requested that Mr. Sugar schedule a site visit to review the application.
This matter was discussed
I. AHBR 19-455 56 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Roof Shingle Replacement)
Submitted by Bill Buehl - A & B Roofing - Historic.
Attachments: 56 College Street Submittal
Mr. Bill Buehl, A & B Roofing, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application to replace 3-tab shingles with dimensional shingles.
Ms. Marzulla stated the Historic District Subcommittee recommended waiving the two week
waiting period and granting a certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Grant accepted the
recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee and moved to approve the application,
Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
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J. AHBR 19-459 163 East Streetsboro Street
Addition & Alteration (2nd Floor Addition & 1st Floor Living Space)
Submitted by William Gotts.
Attachments: 163 E Streetsboro Submittal
Mr. Bill Gotts, homeowner, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar, introduced the application for a sunroom renovation on the right side of the
building with siding and a brick foundation to match the existing. Mr. Sugar noted the back of
the house will have a second story addition above the existing bump out.
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: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
K. AHBR 19-410 5642 Brookshire Drive (Nottingham Gate Estates, Phase V, Lot 26)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Laura DiNovi Anderson, Hudson Builders .
Attachments: Plans Revised
Ms. Laura DiNovi Anderson, Hudson Builders, and Mr. Peter Ells, designer, were present for
the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a single family home and noted the horizontal siding
on the garage dormer.
The Board and applicants discussed the horizontal siding and garage dormer.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Ms. Marzulla and
Mr. Morris
VII. Other Business
Chair Drummond thanked Ms. Marzulla on the occasion of her last meeting after 12 years on
AHBR.
Mr. Sugar announced that Mr. John Workley was appointed to the Board and Mr. Caputo was
reappointed to the Board.
This matter was discussed
A. AHBR 5-22-19 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Meeting: May 22, 2019.
Attachments: AHBR Minutes May 22, 2019 - draft
Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bach that the minutes of May 22, 2019 be
approved as submitted.
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VIII. Adjournment
Mr. Caputo made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Marzulla. The motion was approved
unamousiously.
Hearing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:17 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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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
Christopher Bach
John Caputo
Nicole Davis
James Grant
Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 19-421 36 Park Lane
Sign (Projecting & Awning - Comida Restaurant)
Submitted by William Evans
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 36 Park Lane Submittal
B. AHBR 19-439 5735 Darrow Road
Sign (Ground Sign - Firestone)
Submitted by Mary Ann Wervey, Zaremba Group
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5735 Darrow Road Submittal
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
C. AHBR 19-470 72 Maple Drive (Historic District)
Sign (Building Sign - CertaPro Painters of Akron)
Submitted by Joe Berdine, Signarama
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 72 Maple Drive Submittal
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D. AHBR 19-214 384 North Main Street (Historic District)
Fence (3’ Cedar Picket)
Submitted by Marcus Peters, Lasting Impressions Landscape & Design - Historic
District - recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC
1203.12 - no recommendation
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted
Attachments: 384 North Main Street Submittal
E. AHBR 19-456 81 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District)
Fence (3’ Picket)
Submitted by Abbey Valentine - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Staff notes proposed fence is located on a separate parcel from 81 E
Streetsboro Street. A lot consolidation is required prior to the issuance of the
zoning permit.
Attachments: 81 East Streetsboro Street Submittal
F. AHBR 19-417 1453 West Prospect Street
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Gordon Costlow
a) Question if shake siding should be applied to the rear gable as proposed
in the front gable.
b) Architectural Design Standards require fenestration placement
approximately every twelve (12) feet. Staff notes spans of sixteen (16)
feet on rear and left side elevation without fenestration placement.
Suggest centering widows on left elevation to meet this requirement.
c) Verify if man door on right elevation will have a step. If so, depict in
elevations.
Attachments: 1453 West Prospect Street Submittal
G. AHBR 19-432 679 West Streetsboro Street
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Submitted by Kim Stark, Anderson Windows
a) Architectural Design Standards require the building to have a typical
window used for most windows. Staff notes proposed casement windows will
not have the top row window divide pattern found on the majority of the
home's windows.
Attachments: 679 West Streetsboro Street Submittal
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H. AHBR 19-444 82 Church Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Submitted by Sheng Chan - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Staff notes vinyl windows were recently installed in place of wood
windows. Applicant is requesting to replace recently installed vinyl
windows with wood as Architectural Design Standards require substitute
materials to be compatible in proportion, size, style, composition, design,
color and texture with historic materials.
b) Verify if any exterior siding, trim or details were replaced or altered
during vinyl window installation.
c) Staff notes AHBR may request a site visit to review existing conditions.
Attachments: 82 Church Street Submittal
I. AHBR 19-455 56 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Roof Shingle Replacement)
Submitted by Bill Buehl - A & B Roofing - Historic District - recommend referral
to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 56 College Street Submittal
J. AHBR 19-459 163 East Streetsboro Street
Addition & Alteration (2nd Floor Addition & 1st Floor Living Space)
Submitted by William Gotts
a) Question if step should be added at proposed rear entry door.
b) Errors on elevations to be removed before issuance of zoning certificate
including window type, trim and details.
Attachments: 163 E Streetsboro Submittal
K. AHBR 19-410 5642 Brookshire Drive (Nottingham Gate Estates, Phase V, Lot 26)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Laura DiNovi Anderson, Hudson Builders
a) Revise elevations to depict basement windows.
b) Question use of horizontal siding on garage dormer. Suggest revising to
match the design of gables on front façade.
Attachments: Plans Revised
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 5-22-19 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
May 22, 2019.
Attachments: AHBR Minutes May 22, 2019 - draft
VIII. Adjournment
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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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