Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · November 16, 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
Karl Wetzel
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Wednesday, November 16, 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: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla
Absent: 1 - Mr. Wetzel
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. Funyak, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla
A. AHBR 22-1102168 Hudson Street (Historic District)
Fence (6’ Wood Privacy Fence)
Attachments: 168 Hudson Street
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. AHBR 22-1108226 College Street (Historic District)
Fence (Black Aluminum Fence, 497’)
Attachments: 226 College St
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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V. Old Business
A. AHBR 22-10435633 Virginia Court
Addition (Second Floor Addition, Bedrooms & Fitness Room, 484 SF)
Attachments: 5633 Virginia Ct (revised 11.7.22)
5633 Virginia Ct (revised 10.24.22)
Addendum (received 10.24.22)
Front Elevation Comparison
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying and explaining the revised elevations .
Mr. Kent Whitley, architect, noted the roof has been lowered while still allowing for a
cathedral ceiling.
The Board noted additions are not permitted to be higher than the main mass of the house .
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that this AHBR
Application be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla
VI. New Business
There was no New Business.
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 22-111091 North Oviatt Street (Historic District) [Informal Review]
Informal Addition (Living Room, 300 SF)
Attachments: 91 N Oviatt St (Informal revised 11.15.22)
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
Mr. Sugar introduced the informal review by displaying and describing the site plan and
elevations for the rear and upstairs additions. Mr. Sugar noted the plans meet the Secretary of
the Interior's standards.
Ms. Nicole Davis, architect, and Ms. Carrie Rodstrom, owner, described the small addition on
the rear of the house and noted the existing house foundation is a combination of brick and
barn stone with the new addition matching the foundation it is attached to.
The Board was positive toward the proposed design.
This matter was discussed
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B. AHBR 22-1113110 E. Streetsboro Street (Historic District) [Informal Review]
Additions (Master Suite, Garage, Breezeway, 1243 SF)
Attachments: 110 E. Streetsboro Street (Informal) - Revised 11.15.22
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying alternative elevations of the home while
noting the proposed designs meet the the Secretary of the Interior's standards . Mr. Sugar also
reviewed the staff recommendations.
Mr. Patrick Macoska, architect, and Ms. Stacy Clark, owner, described the various designs
options. Mr. Macoska also noted each of the design alternatives will maintain the original trim
style and explained the recessed garage door design.
The Board, staff and applicant discussed the possibility of making the sixteen-foot wide door
look like two carriage doors, that design "B" with shutters is preferred by most Board
members and the possibility of raising the colonnade area to match the other side .
This matter was discussed
C. AHBR 22-11146922 E. Hunting Hollow Lane [Informal Review]
Addition (Gymnasium, 2500 SF)
Attachments: 6922 E. Hunting Hallow Ln (Informal) - Revised 11.15.22
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying elevations of the rear gymnasium addition
and reviewed the staff report.
Mr. Patrick Macoska, architect, and Ms. Leigh Ann Leugers, homeowner, noted the attempt to
make this large addition subordinate to the main mass by mimicking elements of the main
mass and lowering the structure. Mr. Macoska explained the lack of windows on the end is
due to the intended use of the building and glare. Ms. Leugers noted the woods in the rear of
the house that will block the neighbors view of the proposed structure.
The Board discussed the connector area revision with an additional window added, the
possibility of making the middle section of the rear wall wider with the addition of columns to
meet the fenestration requirements and the possibility of a faux window to provide the
required fenestration on the end of the structure.
This matter was discussed
D. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
10-26-2022 October 26, 2022
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 26, 2022 - Draft (Revised)
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the October 26,
2022, Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla
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VIII. Staff Update
Mr. Sugar noted an email sent to the Board regarding the Baldwin-Buss house which will be
on the December agenda.
IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be
adjourned at 8:19 p.m.. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.
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John Caputo, Chair
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John Workley, Secretary
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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant
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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
Karl Wetzel
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 22-1102 168 Hudson Street (Historic District)
Fence (6’ Wood Privacy Fence)
Submitted by Aimee & Peter Wiley
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 168 Hudson Street
B. AHBR 22-1108 226 College Street (Historic District)
Fence (Black Aluminum Fence, 497’)
Submitted by Sue Simpson, Auburn Fence
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 226 College St
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V. Old Business
A. AHBR 22-1043 5633 Virginia Court
Addition (Second Floor Addition, Bedrooms & Fitness Room, 484 SF)
Submitted by Kent Whitley
a) Staff notes this project is continued from the previous meeting of October
26, 2022. The Board asked to lower the ridge height and provide a detail
between garage door and the projection.
b) Staff notes the design has been revised accordingly. Staff recommends
approval as submitted.
Attachments: 5633 Virginia Ct (revised 11.7.22)
5633 Virginia Ct (revised 10.24.22)
Addendum (received 10.24.22)
Front Elevation Comparison
Legislative History
10/26/22 Architectural & Historic Board of Review continued
VI. New Business
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 22-1110 91 North Oviatt Street (Historic District) [Informal Review]
Addition (Living Room, 300 SF)
Submitted by Nicole Davis, NRD Design Architect
a) Staff notes the following would be required for formal review: scaled site
plan with setbacks, detailed elevations, floor plans, and product
specification sheets of proposed exterior materials.
b) Staff notes the addition roof line would overlap the existing rear mass.
Question if this could be shortened.
c) Staff notes proposal would follow the guidance of the Secretary of
Interior Standards by locating the additions to the rear of the home and
by being a lower height to the main mass.
d) Staff notes proposed siding, shingles, and window design would match
existing. Question if corner boards would match main house. Question the
proposed barn stone foundation and how it would match existing.
Attachments: 91 N Oviatt St (Informal revised 11.15.22)
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
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B. AHBR 22-1113 110 E. Streetsboro Street (Historic District) [Informal Review]
Additions (Master Suite, Garage, Breezeway, 1243 SF)
Submitted by Patrick Macoska
a) Staff notes the following would be required for formal review: survey,
roof plan and product specification sheets of proposed exterior materials.
b) Staff notes existing approximately 16’ by 13’ rear addition being
removed as part of the proposal with an undetermined build date.
c) The proposal contains multiple design options. Staff notes the Secretary
of Interior Standards state a new addition should preserve significant
historic materials, be compatible, and be differentiated from the historic
building. Staff recommends minor details to match the main building such
as shutters and trim and larger features differentiate such as the bay
projection.
Attachments: 110 E. Streetsboro Street (Informal) - Revised 11.15.22
Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings
C. AHBR 22-1114 6922 E. Hunting Hollow Lane [Informal Review]
Addition (Gymnasium, 2500 SF)
Submitted by Patrick Macoska, Architect
a) Staff notes this is an informal review of a 2500 SF gymnasium addition to
the existing large mass home.
b) Architectural Design Standards state large expanses of blank wall are to
be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of
approximately every 12 feet. Question if additional fenestration should be
added to meet this requirement, particularly on the west elevation.
c) Submit a roof plan when applying for formal review.
d) Architectural Design Standards state additions should be designed to be
made compatible with the main structure by incorporating materials and
a foundation to match. Question the proposed fiber cement wall panels.
Attachments: 6922 E. Hunting Hallow Ln (Informal) - Revised 11.15.22
D. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
10-26-2022 October 26, 2022
Attachments: AHBR Minutes October 26, 2022 - Draft (Revised)
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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