Architectural & Historic Board of Review

City of Hudson, Ohio Meeting Minutes - Final Architectural & Historic Board of Review David Drummond, Chair Arthur Morris, Secretary Christopher Bach John Caputo Nicole Davis James Grant John Workley Nicholas Sugar, Associate Planner Wednesday, September 11, 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, Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris Absent: 1 - Mr. Workley 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, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: A. AHBR 19-643 5075 Darrow Road Signs (Ground Sign Cabinet Replacement - Circle K) Submitted by Lindsay Eisbach State Permits, Inc. Attachments: 5075 Darrow Road Submittal 9-11-19 This application was approved on the Consent Agenda. V. Old Business There was no old business. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2019 VI. New Business A. AHBR 19-928 178 North Main Street (Historic District) Sign (Projecting Sign - Uncommon Art) Submitted by Dana Giel-Ray - Historic District Attachments: 178 North Main Street Submittal Ms. Dana Giel-Ray was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a sign and introduced the staff comments. Ms. Giel-Ray stated the sign will be matte finish aside from two gold letters and use a new bracket. The Board discussed the attachment of the bracket to the wall and the LDC requirements for the sign height and size. Mr. Grant reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee waived the two-meeting review period and recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as presented. A motion was made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Caputo, 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, Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris B. AHBR 19-887 37 South Main Street Alteration (Window Replacements - PNC Bank) Submitted by Forrest Paige, HSB Architects & Engineers Attachments: Packet For AHBR Alternate Window Submitted 9-11-19 Mr. Ben Gingrich, architect for PNC Bank was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application to replace 24 windows on the building and stated that Mr. Gingrich has made changes to the plans in response to staff comments. Mr. Gingrich showed a Pella Lifestyle Series window which is an aluminum clad woo window with a raised wood mutton. Chair Drummond noted 37 South Main is not in the Historic District, nor is it historically significant. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, 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, Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2019 C. AHBR 19-527 47 Church Street (Historic District) Addition (Sitting Room) Submitted by Connie Price - Historic District Attachments: 47 Church Street Submittal 9-11-19 Mr. Bach recused himself rom the Board for this application. Ms. Connie Price, homeowner, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application which was previously informally reviewed by the AHBR and received a variance from the BZBA on August 15, 2019 for a side setback. Mr. Sugar stated that most of the staff comments have been addressed and noted the remaining staff comments and showed the proposed shingles which will match the existing shingles. Chair Drummond noted that fenestrations are to be placed approximately every twelve-feet, however, the Board has the ability to adjust if the intent is met. He believes the present application is acceptable. Mr. Grant reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee waived the two-meeting review period and recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the plans as presented. A motion was made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Caputo, to accept the recommendation of the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris Recused: 1- Mr. Bach D. AHBR 19-921 78 Hickory Lane Addition (Three Season Room, Rear Deck) Attachments: Revised submittal for 9-25-19 AHBR Meeting Mr. Patrick Hurst, Hurst Design and Remodel, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a three-season room and deck on the rear of the house and noted the staff comments. The Board discussed the requirement for additions to match the exposed foundation of the existing house. Chair Drummond explained that because the room has windows and siding it is considered an addition. If it were only screens it would be considered outdoor living space. The Board and Mr. Hurst discussed the issue of an addition as opposed to a porch as defined in the LDC. This matter was tabled until a future meeting. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2019 E. AHBR 19-938 190 North Main Street (Historic District) Addition (Rear Deck) Submitted by David Walker - Historic Mr. David Walker, tenent, was present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a rear deck that was started without a permit. Mr. Sugar noted the staff comments. The Board and Mr. Walker discussed the rear door and the deck railings while noting the drawings do not match the actual. The Board also discussed the required permitting by Summit County for this project and encouraged Mr. Walker to consult with Summit County regarding the code requirements. Changes to the design the Board would like to see include: 1) Revise the railing to not intersect the window, 2) A different railing design, and noted the proposed rebar railing is not fitting for historic Main Street, 3) Revised skirting on the bottom of the deck. This matter was tabled until a future meeting. F. AHBR 19-888 1956 Christine Drive (Lake Christine, Lot 9) New Residential Construction (One-Story, Single Family Home) Attachments: 1956 Christine Dr Submittal Mr. Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders, and Ms. Pat Campbell, homeowner, were present for the meeting. Mr. Sugar introduced the application and noted the staff comments. Mr. Lunardi and the Board discussed the fenestration on the garage and suggested moving the man door from one side of the garage to the other as a solution. Mr. Caputo made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) Move the man door to the left wall of the garage. 2) Increase the spacing between the two garage doors. Mr. Bach 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. Morris VII. Other Business Mr. Sugar noted that Downtown Phase II was approved by Council. He will keep the Board informed of the upcoming AHBR review of the project. A. AHBR 8-28-2019Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: August 28, 2019 Attachments: AHBR Minutes August 28, 2019 - draft A motion was made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that the August 28, 2019 minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant and Mr. Morris City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2019 VIII. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Ms. Davis, that he meeting be adjourned. The motion was approved unanimously. Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:21 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 5