Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · October 27, 2021
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
John Caputo, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
John Workley, Secretary
Jeffrey Anzevino
John Funyak
William Ray
Shane Reid
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
Chair Caputo 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: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
Absent: 2 - Mr. Anzevino and Mr. Reid
III. Public Comment
Chair Caputo 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. Workley, that the Consent Agenda be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
A. AHBR 21-1118 178 W. Streetsboro Street
Sign (Building Sign - AAA Travel & Insurance)
Attachments: 178 W Streetsboro Street
This item was approved on the consent Agenda.
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B. AHBR 21-967 79 Fox Trace Lane
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Attachments: 79 Fox Trace Ln
This item was approved on the consent Agenda.
V. Old Business
A. AHBR 21-1120 223 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Front Porch)
Attachments: 223 College Street (revised)
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the elevations, noting teh application
was previously reviewed by AHBY on October 13, 2021 and recommending approval as
submitted.
Mr. Jason Boltz, wheeler-Boltz Architects, noted the revisions to the previous plan, explained
what would be demolished and what would be built new.
The Board and Mr. Boltz discussed the flared columns.
Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that the Historic District
Subcommittee issue a Certificate of Appropriateness. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the recommendation of the
Historic District Subcommittee be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 21-1156 45 North Oviatt Street (Historic District)
Fence, (3-foot wood fence)
Attachments: 45 North Oviatt Street (revised)
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the site plan and noting staff
recommends approval.
Mr. Derek Kuryla, KGK Gardening & Design Corporations, described the project.
The Board, staff and Mr. Kuryla discussed the style of the materials.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the Historic District
Subcommittee waive the two-week waiting period and issue a Certificate of Appropriateness.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
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A motion was made by Mr. Funyak, seconded by Mr. Workley, to accept and approve the
recommendation from the Historic District Subcommittee. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
B. AHBR 21-937 35 York Drive
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Attachments: 35 York Drive (revised)
Additional House & Landscaping Wall Photos
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying renderings of and explaining the
project, noted the project received variances from BZBA on October 21, 2021, and reviewed
the staff comments.
Mr. Quinn Miller, Mr. Joe Matava (unable to be heard), Peninsula Architects, Mr. Neil
Messner and Ms. Messner (unable to be heard) homeowners, discussed the intent of the
project, the reason for the hip roof, the materials being consistent with existing materials and
the reuse of existing landscaping materials.
The Board, staff and applicants discussed maintaining the existing retaining wall substantially
as is, the windows matching existing windows, the roof pitch, the gate material, the brick
around the garage which will match the house foundation brick, the brick around the gate that
will match the fireplace brick, the posts, a clipped gable on the front of the roof and the project
being similar to garages and roofs in the neighborhood.
A motion was made by Mr. Funyak, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
C. AHBR 21-1124 1919 Christine Drive (Lake Christine, Lot 2)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single-Family Home)
Attachments: 1919 Christine Drive
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the elevations and reviewing the staff
comments.
Mr. Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders, discussed the staff comments and the possibility of using
faux shutters on the rear second floor dormer.
The Board, staff and applicants discussed: The window locations and sizes, the dormer
without a fenestratiion, using a transom window in the dormer, alternatives to the rear dormer
and roof style.
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the application be approved
with the following conditions: The stairs match the door width, the bedroom windows be
moved to allow shutters on both sides, the master bedroom windows be reduced to four-feet,
the dormer have a transom window and a shed roof. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
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VII. Other Business
A. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
10-13-2021 Meeting: October 13, 2021
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 13, 2021 - draft
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the October 12, 2021
Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
B. AHBR 2022 2022 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Schedule
Attachments: AHBR 2022 Meeting Calendar
Adding a second March 2022 meeting was discussed.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the 2022 AHBR meeting
schedule be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
VIII. Staff Update
Ms. Schrenk noted: 1) An upcoming site visit for the Baldwin-Buss project and their return to
AHBR on December 8, 2021. 2) Questions regarding Planning Commission authorizing
demolition of buildings. 3) the Fox Trace Lane approval. 4) District 6 and 8 Charter changes as
they affect AHBR. 5) 140 Main Street signage coming before AHBR.
This matter was discussed
IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
Seeing no further business, Chair Caputo adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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John Caputo, Chair
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John Workley, 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
John Caputo, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
John Workley, Secretary
Jeffrey Anzevino
John Funyak
William Ray
Shane Reid
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 21-1118 178 W. Streetsboro Street
Sign (Building Sign - AAA Travel & Insurance)
Submitted by Albert Haddad, Ellet Signs
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 178 W Streetsboro Street
B. AHBR 21-967 79 Fox Trace Lane
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Rebecca Pantuso, Pantuso Architecture
a) Staff notes application went before the BZBA on October 21, 2021 and
was granted a variance for a side yard setback.
b) Staff notes the board informally reviewed the application on September
22, 2021 and was in favor of the proposed design. Staff recommends
approval as submitted.
Attachments: 79 Fox Trace Ln
V. Old Business
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A. AHBR 21-1120 223 College Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Front Porch)
Submitted by Jason Boltz, Wheeler-Boltz Architects - Historic District -
recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 -
no recommendation.
a) Staff notes project was formally reviewed on October 13, 2021.
b) Staff recommends approval as resubmitted.
Attachments: 223 College Street (revised)
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 21-1156 45 North Oviatt Street (Historic District)
Fence (3’ Wood Fence)
Submitted by Mark Ramirez, KGK Gardening & Design Corp. - Historic District -
recommend referral to Historic District Subcommittee pursuant to LDC 1203.12 -
no recommendation.
a) Staff recommends approval as resubmitted.
Attachments: 45 North Oviatt Street (revised)
B. AHBR 21-937 35 York Drive
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Quinn Miller, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff notes application went before the BZBA on October 21, 2021 and
was granted a variance to permit an accessory building in the sideyard.
b) Architectural Design Standards state the roof of an enclosed accessory
building should be the same roof shape as the roof of the main structure.
Staff notes the existing house is a hip roof, however proposed footprint
would not be conducive to a hip roof.
c) Architectural Design Standards state enclosed accessory buildings shall
incorporate some elements similar to the main body, for example similar
corner boards, window types, or materials. Staff only notes roof material
will match. Please confirm similar elements beyond roof materials, such
as foundation or others.
Attachments: 35 York Drive (revised)
Additional House & Landscaping Wall Photos
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C. AHBR 21-1124 1919 Christine Drive (Lake Christine, Lot 2)
New Residential Construction (Two-Story, Single-Family Home)
Submitted by Tony Lunardi, LDA
a) Question the rear elevation second floor windows proposed so close to
the corner boards.
b) Architectural Design Standards state all steps in front of doors must be
the full width of the opening. Depict full width steps at the rear elevation
sliding doors.
c) Staff suggests incorporating a window at the rear elevation dormer to
match the front elevation.
d) No issue with look alikes.
Attachments: 1919 Christine Drive
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
10-13-2021 October 13, 2021
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 13, 2021 - draft
B. AHBR 2022 2022 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Schedule
Attachments: AHBR 2022 Meeting Calendar
VIII. Staff Update
IX. 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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