Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · November 13, 2019
Minutes
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, November 13, 2019 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 E. Main St.
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. Morris and Mr. Workley
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
Chair Drummond noted items on the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Board and
staff and found ready for a zoning certificate.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Workley, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
A. AHBR 19-1148 200 Laurel Lake Drive
Addition (Family Room)
Submitted by Andrew Lovano, Laurel Lake
Attachments: 200 Laurel Lake Drive Submittal
This AHBR Application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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V. Old Business
A. AHBR 19-938 190 North Main Street (Historic District)
Attachments: 190 North Main Street Submittal for 11-13-19
Mr. David Walker, owner of the business, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar, introduced the rear deck project with updated plans which include a smaller deck, a
railing which does not intersect the window, closed risers and the overall design.
Mr. Caputo 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 Mr. Morris, 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, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 19-1182 190 North Main Street (Historic District)
Attachments: 190 North Main Street Submittal
Mr. David Walker, owner of the business, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for two wood signs. The hanging sign will use the
existing fixture. The attachment of the letters on the front band sign was questioned by Mr.
Sugar.
Mr. Walker stated the letters will be mounted using 18 gauge nails and adhesive like some
other signs on Main Street.
The Board and Mr. Walker discussed the size of the letters and the vertical dimension of the
front band. Mr. Walker agreed to make the letters proportionate to the band size and will work
with staff to submit revised drawings.
Mr. Caputo reported that all members of the Historic District Subcommittee waived the
two-meeting review period and recommended granting a Certificate of Appropriateness. The
Certificate is conditioned on the letters being vertically centered on the front band with at
least two and one-half inches of space on the top and bottom. Mr. Walker will also submit
revised drawings to staff. A motion was made by Ms. Davis 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, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
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B. AHBR 19-1179 13 South Oviatt Street (Historic District)
Attachments: 13 South Oviatt Street Submittal
Ms. Christina Tate and Mr. Pat Hoben, homeowners, were present for the meeting. Ms. Tate
and Mr. Hoban confirmed a pointed picket will be used.
Mr. Sugar displayed the existing fence, the placement of a proposed fence and reviewed the
style of fence to be used.
Mr. Caputo 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 with the use of pointed picket topped fencing. A motion was made by Mr. Bach
seconded by Mr. Workley 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. Morris and Mr. Workley
C. AHBR 19-1181 30 Church Street (Historic District)
Attachments: 30 Church Street Submittal
No one was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application to replace existing fencing with a like fence that is also
six-feet in height.
Mr. Caputo 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 with the condition that the finished side of the fencing faces the
neighboring property. A motion was made by Mr. Morris 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, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
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D. AHBR 19-1071 100 Lake Forest Drive (Lake Forest Country Club)
Attachments: 100 Lake Forest Drive Submittal
Mr. Ernest Roma, COO, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a dumpster enclosure at Lake Forest Country Club
and displayed the location. Mr. Sugar noted the staff comment regarding the proposed vinyl
simulating stone fence material, which is not an approved material as stipulated in the Land
Development Code.
Mr. Roma noted that the enclosure is 350 feet from the road, screened on three sides and the
proposed material is a low maintenance product.
Mr. Sugar displayed other vinyl fence enclosures that resemble wood and are approved
material. The Board discussed the precedence that allowing the proposed vinyl material would
set, since the code is specific on what is allowed. Mr. Roma agreed to use vinyl fencing that
resembles wood boards and on the list of approved materials, instead of the proposed
material.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Caputo, that this AHBR Application be
approved with the condition that vinyl materials that resemble wood boards be used and
revised plans be submitted to staff. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
E. AHBR 19-1103 7422 Woodyard Road
Attachments: 7422 Woodyard Road Submittal
Mr. Michael Rosenlieb, project contractor, was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application for a rear edition using the existing foundation.
Mr. Rosenlieb explained the windows will be aluminum sliders and the knee wall will be vinyl
siding that matches the house.
A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
F. AHBR 19-1125 6735 Majestic Oaks Drive (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase 1, Lot 44)
Attachments: 6735 Majestic Oaks Drive Submittal
Ms. Jamey Heinzman representing Pulte Homes was present for the meeting.
Mr. Sugar introduced the application which shows the houses set back 5-feet because of the
curve in the street.
Ms. Heinzman noted that one window in the rear may be removed and she will update staff of
any change.
A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Bach, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
VII. Other Business
Mr. Sugar:
1. Summarized the site visit that occurred on November 17, 2019 for 65 College street.
2. Proposed he arrange an AHBR site visit for Christ Church Episcopal, prior to the
December AHBR meeting, the Board was agreeable.
3. Notified the Board that the Historic District Expansion Survey was distributed, he will
update the Board on the survey.
4. Informed the Board of the November 14, 2019, Hudson Heritage Association meeting
with a presentation of 'The Early Builders of Hudson".
A. AHBR 2020 2020 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Schedule
Attachments: AHBR 2020 Meeting Schedule
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Caputo, proposed 2020 meeting
schedule be adopted as submitted. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
B. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
10-23-2019 Meeting: October 23, 2019
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 23, 2019 - draft
A motion was made by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the October 23, 2019
Minutes be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley
VIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bach, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried by an unanimous vote.
Seeing no other business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:14 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
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.
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Agenda
City of Hudson, Ohio
CD Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
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, November 13, 2019 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 E. Main St.
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 19-1148 200 Laurel Lake Drive
Addition (Family Room)
Submitted by Andrew Lovano, Laurel Lake
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 200 Laurel Lake Drive Submittal
V. Old Business
A. AHBR 19-938 190 North Main Street (Historic District)
Addition (Rear Deck - Winds of Change)
Submitted by David Walker - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Question how balusters overlap bottom rail.
Attachments: 190 North Main Street Submittal for 11-13-19
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VI. New Business
A. AHBR 19-1182 190 North Main Street (Historic District)
Signs (Projecting, Building - Winds of Change)
Submitted by David Walker - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Submit sample sign letter to verify proposed sign is complementary to
adjacent signage.
b) Question how individual letters will be attached to the building.
Attachments: 190 North Main Street Submittal
B. AHBR 19-1179 13 South Oviatt Street (Historic District)
Fence (4’ Wood Gate, 5’ Wood Board on Board)
Submitted by Ryan Fedor, R & T Fence - Historic District - recommend referral
to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Architectural Design Standards require fencing to be compatible to their
site location and surrounding development. Question compatibility of
proposed rounded picket fencing with existing weathered pointed picket
fencing.
Attachments: 13 South Oviatt Street Submittal
C. AHBR 19-1181 30 Church Street (Historic District)
Fence (6’ Wood Fence)
Submitted by Micheal Andrea - Historic District - recommend referral to Historic
District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 - no recommendation.
a) Architectural Design Standards require the finished side of fencing to face
the common property boundary. Verify if finished side of fencing faces
common property boundary, or adjacent neighbors.
Attachments: 30 Church Street Submittal
D. AHBR 19-1071 100 Lake Forest Drive (Lake Forest Country Club)
Fence (Dumpster Enclosure)
Submitted by Ernest Roma
a) Architectural Design Standards require materials to be compatible to
their site and location. Question compatibility of vinyl fence to adjacent
Tudor clubhouse.
b) Staff notes vinyl simulating stone is not a permitted fence material as
stipulated in the Architectural Design Standards.
Attachments: 100 Lake Forest Drive Submittal
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E. AHBR 19-1103 7422 Woodyard Road
Addition (Three Season Sunroom)
Submitted by Michael Rosenlieb, Betterliving Patio & Sunrooms
a) Verify proposed window types.
Attachments: 7422 Woodyard Road Submittal
F. AHBR 19-1125 6735 Majestic Oaks Drive (Reserve at River Oaks, Phase 1, Lot 44)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single Family Home)
Submitted by Jamey Heinzman, Pulte Homes
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 6735 Majestic Oaks Drive Submittal
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 2020 2020 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Schedule
Attachments: AHBR 2020 Meeting Schedule
B. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
10-23-2019 October 23, 2019
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 23, 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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