Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · May 26, 2022
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Architectural & Historic Board of Review
John Caputo, Chair
Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair
John Workley, Secretary
John Funyak
William Ray
Shane Reid
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Thursday, May 26, 2022 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: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
Absent: 2 - Mr. Ray 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. Board members confirmed having read the email Public
Comment attached to the agenda.
This matter was approved
A. AHBR 6099 Public Comments Received
Attachments: Public Comments
IV. Consent Applications
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Funyak, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
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A. AHBR 22-442 7703 Salem Drive
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 400 SF)
Attachments: 7703 Salem Drive (revised)
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. AHBR 22-446 5513 Timberline Trail
Addition (Covered Deck 320 SF)
Attachments: 5513 Timberline Trail
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. AHBR 22-453 5176 Sullivan Road
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 480 SF)
Attachments: 5176 Sullivan Road (revised)
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
V. Old Business
A. AHBR 22-399 6700 Stone Road
Accessory Structure (Shed 200 SF)
Attachments: 6700 Stone Road
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the elevations and reviewing the staff
comments.
Mr. Marquis Brandon noted the proposed structure is the same color and has the same
windows and trim.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the lack of fenestration on the rear of the structure,
the placement on the property and the metal roof.
Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Funyak to approve with the condition that the
rear elevation receive some type of fenestration. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
VI. New Business
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A. AHBR 22-438 547 Seasons Road
Demolition (Building & Garage)
Attachments: 547 Seasons Road
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the site plan, describing the buildings
and reviewing the staff comments.
Mr. Renee Amenez was present for the meeting.
Ms. Marzulla recommended the following finding, seconded by Mr. Workley. The AHBR
finds the proposed structures for demolition at 547 Seasons Road do not have historic or
architectural significance. Further, the Board finds that the applicant for a permit to
demolish these structures will not voluntarily consent to the retention of these buildings.
The finding was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
B. AHBR 22-436 5847 Darrow Road, Unit 3
Signs (Projecting Sign - Surge Dance Complex)
Attachments: 5847 Darrow Rd Unit 3
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying pictures of the sign, the hole in the
present building and reviewing the staff comments.
Mr. Dave Soulsby, Fast Signs, noted the difficulty of securing matching stucco material, thus
the recommendation of the proposed aluminum material.
The Board, staff and applicant discussed the color of the bracket material, the height of the
sign and the location of the building.
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: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
C. AHBR 22-462 93 First Street
Signs (Projecting & Building Signs - Mainstream Boutique)
Attachments: 93 First Street
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the building, the proposed sign and
reviewing the staff comments.
Ms. Erika Sutton, representing the building owner was present and described the letter
material and discussed issues with changing the size of the sign.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed a 12-foot sign requiring a seam with raised lettering.
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that this AHBR Application be
approved with one-half inch boarders and raised composite lettering. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
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D. AHBR 22-294 56 College Street (Historic District)
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 850 SF)
Alterations (Dormers, Side Porch Re-build, Windows)
Attachments: 56 College Street (Revised 5.18.22)
56 College St - Design Review Advisory Report 05.4.22
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
56 College Street (previous)
Renderings
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing the proposed project, displaying
photos of the property and noting that a significant number of the consultants comments
have not been addressed by the applicant.
Mr. Joseph Matava and Mr. Quinn Miller, Peninsula Architects, addressed the historic
consultants comments, including: The dormers, the triangular window, the garage form
including changing two dormers into one and items related to the arched widow in the rear of
the house. Mr. Matava also stated he believes these are significant changes to the originally
submitted plan and in keeping with the needs of the homeowner.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the height of the garage, the dormers which are
pulled forward and allow light into the home, the existing trees - which will remain, the
neighbor's letter which opposes the garage, the use of brick on the sun porch, the south
dormer window and copula, the possibility of lowering the garage roof and other ways to
reduce the perceived size of the addition. Mr. Matava asked if the size of the garage is
compliant with the LDC. The Board stated the longer garage tends to call attention to the
garage instead of the house.
Mr. Sugar and the applicants reviewed and commented on the recommendations from Naylor
Wellman including the windows, the size of the structure, the rear of the structure, the
possibility of removing the copulas and reviewing the house prior to the garage.
The applicant requested the application be tabled.
E. AHBR 22-36 58 Owen Brown Street (Historic District)
Addition (Sunroom & Garage)
Attachments: 58 Owen Brown Street (revised)
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing the project, displaying the right side
elevation and noting that other elevations have not been submitted. Ms. Schrenk also
reviewed the staff comments.
Mr. Ron Zelenak, homeowner, staff and the Board clarified the existing submittals and agreed
that additional plans and elevations may be submitted to staff for approval. Using different
styles of windows in the sun room was also discussed.
Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Funyak, to approve the application with the
addition of the elevations showing the existing building, submitting a roof plan showing the
various pitches, the materials being designated on the elevations for matching the existing
foundation, siding, roof and garage door. The motion was approved by the following vote:
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Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 5-11-22 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Meeting: May 11, 2022
Attachments: AHBR Minutes May 11, 2022 - draft
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the May 11, 2022,
Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Workley
VIII. Staff Update
Staff and the Board discussed a recent webinar on City Boards and their functioning.
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 8:48 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
John Funyak
William Ray
Shane Reid
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Thursday, May 26, 2022 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
A. AHBR 6099 Public Comments Received
Attachments: Public Comments
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 22-442 7703 Salem Drive
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 400 SF)
Submitted by Temurjon Akhadov
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 7703 Salem Drive (revised)
B. AHBR 22-446 5513 Timberline Trail
Addition (Covered Deck 320 SF)
Submitted by Corey Myrla, Buckstone Builders
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5513 Timberline Trail
C. AHBR 22-453 5176 Sullivan Road
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 480 SF)
Submitted by Beth Potoczek
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5176 Sullivan Road (revised)
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V. Old Business
A. AHBR 22-399 6700 Stone Road
Accessory Structure (Shed 200 SF)
Submitted by Marquis Brandon
a) 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 notes no design elements
to match the home.
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 accessory structure has a gambrel roof shape, where the
home has a gable roof shape.
c) Architectural Design Standards state all facades (including the rear) over
twelve (12) feet long shall have at least one window or door opening.
Fenestration placement on the accessory structure shall be proportional
to the house. Staff notes the rear elevation is a span of 20 feet without
fenestration.
Attachments: 6700 Stone Road
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 22-438 547 Seasons Road
Demolition (Building & Garage)
Submitted by Stacy Corrigan, Baumann Enterprises
a) Staff notes existing building is a nonconforming residential structure in
an Industrial Zoning District. The building was constructed in 1954.
b) Staff notes there is no architectural significance.
c) The AHBR shall make the following recommendation pertaining to the
demolition: “The AHBR finds the proposed structures for demolition at
547 Seasons Road do or do not have historic or architectural
significance. Further, the Board finds that the applicant for a permit to
demolish these structures will not voluntarily consent to the retention of
these buildings.”
Attachments: 547 Seasons Road
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B. AHBR 22-436 5847 Darrow Road, Unit 3
Signs (Projecting Sign - Surge Dance Complex)
Submitted by Dave Soulsby, Fast Signs
a) The sign plan states no projecting signs, however projecting signs were
previously approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review
and the sign would not be prominent from the street.
b) Question if building could be patched or repaired in lieu of proposing a
wider bracket.
Attachments: 5847 Darrow Rd Unit 3
C. AHBR 22-462 93 First Street
Signs (Projecting & Building Signs - Mainstream Boutique)
Submitted by Barb Mucci
a) Architectural Design Standards state storefronts with common
architectural elements should have signs that share continuity of design
so that the placement and design of individual signs contribute to the
cohesive appearance created by the common architectural elements. For
example, a series of storefronts that, because of their architecture and
design, have the appearance of a single building should have occupant
signs that share common elements.
b) Staff notes surrounding signage has dimensional elements. Staff
recommends raised letter and routed border be applied to help meet the
above design standard.
c) Question the thickness of the signs and how it compares to adjacent
signage.
Attachments: 93 First Street
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D. AHBR 22-294 56 College Street (Historic District)
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage 850 SF)
Alterations (Dormers, Side Porch Re-build, Windows)
Submitted by Quinn Miller, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff observes a significant number of the preservation consultant’s
recommendations have not been addressed. Prior to any formal action by
the board, staff recommends final design plans be resubmitted to the
consultant for further review.
b) Detached Garage
Naylor Wellman recommended the following, “The proposed raised roof
dormers with single pane windows are large and out of proportion with
the building, and not consistent with the house double hung and frieze
window fenestration. The dormers again create a flat roof appearance
from the primary façade elevation. The elliptical transom window and
sliding doors with grid at the rear elevation are not consistent with
historic fenestration.”
o Staff notes the revision includes the raised flat roof appearance and
asymmetrical roof line with the presence of one large dormer on
right and left elevations; the dormers have smaller, double hung
grouped windows; the presence of two smaller cupolas on the
front and rear elevations versus one large, centered cupola;
removed the grids from the elliptical transom and sliding doors on
rear elevation.
o Staff recommends the removal of the cupolas, removal of elliptical
window, reducing the size of the dormers, and steepen the main
ridge to increase the pitch.
c) Glass Enclosure/Porch
Naylor Wellman recommended the following, “The shed roof is
consistent with the Greek Revival form, however triangular shaped
transom windows are a departure from the historic fenestration
pattern. A lower profile skylight would be more compatible.
Clapboard siding at the triangular glass area and knee wall would
improve compatibility with the historic house.”
o Staff notes the revision includes an incompatible solid glass
enclosure without shed roof, a large cupola, and a brick foundation
that does not match the existing foundation.
o Staff recommends removing the cupola, revising to a shed or gable
roof, and matching the foundation to the home.
d) Rear Gable Dormer
Naylor Wellman recommended the following, “Remove elliptical
transom which is not consistent with the historic fenestration and
propose fenestration compatible to the existing architectural Greek
Revival language.”
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o Staff notes the revision includes no changes to proposed gable.
o Staff recommends removing elliptical window and large pane
windows and incorporating typical, smaller windows compatible
with the historical home.
e) South & North Dormers/Bay Window & First Floor Historic
Window
Naylor Wellman recommended the following, “The proposed south
elevation shed roof dormer is out of proportion to the existing house
and does not relate to the Greek Revival form or fenestration. A
smaller gabled roof dormer with double hung windows ending at the
roof eave is recommended to improve massing and proportion
relative to historic house. This would also remove the raised flat roof
appearance from façade and south elevation public site lines and not
overwhelm character defining frieze windows. The first-floor historic
window should be retained, or the replacement window should be
consistent with flanking double hung windows.”
o Staff notes the revision includes keeping historic first floor window,
slightly reducing the raised flat roof, and a slightly reduced south
shed dormer with smaller pane windows.
o Staff recommends reducing the north elevation dormer and
changing the south dormer to a smaller gable design to be
compatible with the current and simple gable roof shape design.
Attachments: 56 College Street (Revised 5.18.22)
56 College St - Design Review Advisory Report 05.4.22
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
56 College Street (previous)
Renderings
E. AHBR 22-36 58 Owen Brown Street (Historic District)
Addition (Sunroom & Garage)
Submitted by Ron Zelenak
a) Revise left to include main mass of the home.
b) Submit a roof plan.
c) Confirm the foundation on the proposed addition will match the
foundation on the completed addition.
d) Submit product specification sheets for proposed windows, siding, roof
and garage door.
Attachments: 58 Owen Brown Street (revised)
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
VII. Other Business
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A. AHBR 5-11-22 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
May 11, 2022
Attachments: AHBR Minutes May 11, 2022 - draft
VIII. Staff Update
IX. 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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