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, Senior Planner Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:30 PM Town Hall 27 East Main Street 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, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley Absent: 1 - Mrs. Davis 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. Mr. Grant made a motion, seconded by Mr. Workley to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley A. AHBR 20-20 34 Ravenna Street, Suite 2 Sign (Building Sign - Splatt Graphics) Attachments: 34 Ravenna Street, Suite 2 This agenda item was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2020 V. Old Business There was no old business. VI. New Business A. AHBR 20-15 1415 Middleton Road Demolition (House, Accessory Structures) Attachments: 1415 Middleton Road Mr. Andrew Kurtz was present for the meeting. Mr. Hannan introduced the application for a home over 50 years old whose exterior has been maintained, but historical aspects have been lost. Mr. Kurtz stated the intent to demolish the home, split the lot and build a home on each lot. Chair Drummond explained the house is not in the Historical District and the duty of the Board is to determine if the house has historical or architectural significance. The Board noted many small structures on the lot which is a farm style property on five-acres. The Board discussed the age of the home and the intact farm buildings which leads to the belief that that the house has historic value. Mr. Kurtz stated the out buildings may be moved if anyone finds them worthy of the expense. It is believed the main structure is not economically feasible to move and restore. Mr. Caputo made a motion to approve the following Finding, seconded by Mr. Morris: The AHBR finds the structure at 1415 Middleton Road, does have historical or architectural significance, further, the Board finds the applicant for a permit to demolish this building will not voluntarily consent to the retention of this building. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley Nay: 2- Mr. Bach and Mr. Grant B. AHBR 19-1238 28 Lake Forest Drive Alteration (Siding) Attachments: 28 Lake Forest Drive No one was present. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2020 C. AHBR 20-13 568 Barlow Road Addition (Master Bedroom, Screen Porch) Attachments: 568 Barlow Road Jim Zuccaro, applicant, was present for the meeting. Mr. Hannan introduced the application for a proposed addition and noted the staff comments. The Board and Mr. Zuccaro noted the addition to the rear of the property, the heavy lattice under the three-season room and the wood-post construction. 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, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley D. AHBR 20-29 439 North Main Street Addition (Sunroom) Attachments: 439 North Main Street Mr. Greg Chaplin, architect, was present for the meeting regarding a sunroom which will replace a sunroom in poor condition. Ms. Alicia Schrenk introduced the application and staff comments. Mr. Chaplin noted the submitted elevations have been updated with the bottom wrapped in masonry similar to the rest of the house. 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, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley E. AHBR 19-1303 6558 Chestwick Lane Addition (Garage) Attachments: 6558 Chestwick Lane Mr. John Russell, and Ms. Elaine Schmidt, Prestige Homes, were present for the meeting. Mr. Hannan introduced the application for a garage addition at the rear of the house. Mr. Russell noted the purpose of the proposed garage is for car storage. The Board and Mr. Russell discussed the unusual roof that is designed to assist water into the gutter and the windows in the rear without mullions to allow for an unobstructed view. A motion was made by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Grant, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2020 VII. Other Business Mr. Hannan: 1. Thanked Ms. Alicia Schrenk for assisting in Mr. Sugar's absence. 2. Discussed the Historic District Expansion workshop with City Council and the possibility of Elm Street and Roslyn Street being included in the expansion, if Council so moves. A. AHBR 1-8-2020 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: January 8, 2020 Attachments: AHBR Minutes January 8, 2020 - draft A motion was made by Mr. Bach, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the January 8, 2019 Minutes be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Aye: 6 - Mr. Bach, Mr. Caputo, Mr. Drummond, Mr. Grant, Mr. Morris and Mr. Workley VIII. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Caputo, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Seeing no further business, Chair Drummond adjourned the meeting at 8:14 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 4