Architectural & Historic Board of Review

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, December 14, 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: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Kenney Absent: 1 - Mr. Funyak 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 Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Wetzel Abstain: 1 - Ms. Kenney A. AHBR 22- 938 27 College Street (Historic District) Fence (4’ Decorative Wood Fence) Attachments: 27 College St. AHBR Packet The AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 B. AHBR 22-11222730 Blue Heron Drive Addition (Pavilion, 320 SF) Attachments: 2730 Blue Heron Dr AHBR Packet The AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. C. AHBR 22-11685107 Darrow Road Addition (Covered Deck) Attachments: 5170 Darrow Rd AHBR Packet The AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. V. Old Business There was no Old Business. VI. New Business A. AHBR 22 -537 6406 Ridgeline Drive Addition (Metal Patio Awning) Attachments: 6406 Ridgeline Dr AHBR Packet 6406 Ridgeline Dr Approved Plans No one was in attendance for this application. B. AHBR 22-116583 Sussex Road Accessory Structure (Shed, 280 SF) Attachments: 83 Sussex AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Matthew Brown, homeowner, noted the proposed windows are a reuse of windows removed from his house. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the style and size of the windows, that this is reusing existing windows, the reason for positioning the shed in the middle of the yard and the distance of the shed from the street. A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be approved as amended so the rear window is larger and the header detail matches the house. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Wetzel Abstain: 1 - Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 C. AHBR 22-111680 N. Oviatt Street (Historic District) Alterations (Dormer & Window Replacements to Accessory Structure) Submitted by William Gotts a) Staff notes the project was reviewed at the December 14, 2022 Board meeting. The Board requested a site visit, which was held on January 4, 2023. b) Proposed dormer would significantly alter the existing building if the design mirrors the rear dormer. Staff notes the location of the existing dormer on the rear is more appropriate. Staff suggests a reduced dormer design to lessen overall impact on the front, or primary, elevation. Attachments: 80 N. Oviatt AHBR Packet - Revised Prior to this discussion Ms. Francoise Kenney was sworn in by Mayor Anzevino as a new member of AHBR. Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the site plan, describing the project and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Bill Gotts, W. C. Gotts Design, on behalf of the owners, described the barn as deteriorating and how the space will be made more usable. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the proposed size of the building, the addition of the bathroom, the probable historic nature of the barn with additions through the years, the new dormer and windows being a mirror image of the existing, that wood clad windows will replace the existing vinyl windows, the impact of placing a dormer on the front of the structure and if roofing is needed it will be made to match. The Board decided to conduct a site visit. This matter was discussed City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 D. AHBR 22-113864 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alterations (Windows, Garage and Patio Doors) Submitted by Frederic Zonsius a) Staff notes the project was reviewed at the December 14, 2022 Board meeting. The Board requested a site visit, which was conducted on January 4, 2022. b) Staff notes a number of windows would be removed on the right elevation of the historic main mass. The Secretary of Interior Standards state the following relative to alterations; the historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided; New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. Attachments: 64 Aurora AHBR Packet - Revised 64 Aurora AHBR Packet - December Meeting Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the elevations, describing the scope of the project, reviewing the staff comments and recommending a site visit. Mr. Fred Zonsius, architect, and Mr.Trip Morris, were present for the meeting. Mr. Zonsius described the desire to return the house to its historic look and described the work to accomplish this. Mr. Zonsius also displayed a rendering of the proposed house and landscaping, the interior design changes, the work done to date on the interior and questioned the style of fence that might be allowed. Mr. Morris noted the problems associated with the renovations made during the past hundred years, the urgency of removing the knob and tube wiring and the necessity of removing some of the windows in order to return to the historic nature of the house. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the reasons for moving the windows and the difficulty caused by the 2009 addition, the possibility of rearranging the window locations and of just moving two of the windows. The Board determined to conduct a site visit. This matter was discussed City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 E. AHBR 22-114220 Baldwin Street (Historic District) Alterations (Windows Relative to Kitchen Remodel) Attachments: 20 Baldwin St. AHBR Packet Previously Approved Plans Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site and elevations, noting that an application was approved by AHBR in July 2020, reviewed the scope of the project, the staff comments and recent submittals. Ms. Lisa Cassidy, homeowner, noted the current window is not centered and the interior has a pantry that will be impacted if the window is moved. The Board, staff and the applicant discussed why the window cannot be centered . A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Ray, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney F. AHBR 22-114390 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alterations (Roof and Chimney) Attachments: 90 Aurora St. AHBR Packet Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the property, explained the scope of the work including the removal of the chimney and reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Rick Campopiano, Campopiano Roofing, noted the fireplace and chimney are not functional, are fire hazards and in poor condition as being the reason the homeowners desire to remove the chimney. Chair Caputo noted he does not believe removing a historic feature such as this has ever been approved by AHBR. The Board discussed repairing the chimney instead of demolition. The Board, applicant and staff discussed approving the shingle replacement, the flat roof replacement and metal coping A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved for the roofing materials as proposed with the stipulation that the chimney may not be removed.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 G. AHBR 22-111091 North Oviatt Street (Historic District) Addition (Living Room, 300 SF) Attachments: 91 N. Oviatt AHBR Packet 91 N Oviatt St (Informal Review) Preservation Briefs 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings Mr. Wetzel recused himself from this application. Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting the Board previously had an informal review of this project, reviewed the staff comments and needed information. Ms. Nicole Davis, architect, and Ms. Willits, homeowner, discussed window alternatives, the window style as six-over-six (aside from one small window) and described the foundation stone as matching the existing. A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved and the applicant work with staff to determine if the proposed window is true or simulated divided window. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney H. AHBR 22-11456922 E. Hunting Hollow Lane Addition (Gymnasium, 2500 SF) Attachments: 6922 Hunting Hallow Ln AHBR Packet 6922 E. Hunting Hallow Ln (Informal Review) Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting this application received an informal review by AHBR and reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Pat Macoska, architect and Mr. & Ms. Dan and Leigh Ann Leugers, homeowners, were present for the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 I. AHBR 22-1150110 E. Streetsboro Street (Historic District) Additions (Master Suite, Garage, Breezeway, 1243 SF) Attachments: 110 E. Streetsboro AHBR Packet 110 E. Streetsboro Street (Informal Review) Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan and elevations, noted this application received an informal review by AHBR and detailed the changes as requested . Mr. Sugar also noted the rear deck flooring is Azek and recommended adding shutters to the addition in order to be consistent with the house. Mr. Mascoska, architect and Ms. Clark, homeowner, described the window changes which are needed for egress purposes. The Board, applicant and staff discussed the reason for Azek, the need for shutters on the garage and tooled stone used for the foundation with the color matching the predominate existing color. A motion was made, by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be approved with the enlargement of two windows as approved by staff . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney K. AHBR 22- 730 5530 Stonecreek Way New Residential Construction (Single Story, One-Family Home) Attachments: 5530 Stonecreek Way AHBR Packet 5530 Stonecreek Way Approved Plans Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the site plan, noting ARBR approved this application on September 28, 2022, reviewed the changes to the project and staff comments. Mr. Maher Holozada, Ms. Sara Holozada and Mr. Hector Garcia, described and displayed the requested window changes. The Board, staff and the applicant discussed the location of the windows, the homeowners opinion that the windows as proposed are more attractive than having them on a parallel line and more accessible for cleaning and ventilation, the neighboring view of the stepped windows, alternatives to the stepped windows and the width of the subject area being approximately 16 feet, Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wetzel, to approve with modifying the window configuration and to work with staff on whether it be three aligned header height window configuration, two windows either ganged together as double hung or small vertical windows. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 7 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 L. AHBR 22- 335 53 First Street New Commercial Structure and Exterior Alteration (Peg’s Home & Gallery, Baldwin-Buss House) Attachments: Design Review Advisory Report Applicant Response Previously Approved Plans Public Comment Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the south elevation siding, noting previous Board decisions regarding the percentage of siding which may be removed, noted the ridge has been raised four to six inches and stated a stop work order was issued . Mr. Sugar described a site visit meeting with the AHBR chair, vice chair and applicant regarding a full siding replacement as well as a report from the historic consultants. Mr. Sugar also gave a brief review of the historic consultants report. Chair Caputo described the site visit he took as Chair of AHBR. Mr. Nate Bailey, Peninsula Architects, described the requested changes . The Board, staff and applicant discussed the basis for setting a percentage of siding that could be removed, the reason the East side siding is being kept, the public nature of all documents associated with this project, why siding is being removed as detailed in the preservation report and the two expert reports noting that 100 percent of the requested siding should be removed . A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Wetzel, that this AHBR Application be approved with the stipulation that he applicant submit revised elevations to reflect the approved changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney Nay: 1 - Ms. Marzulla VII. Other Business A. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: 11-16-2022 November 16, 2022 Attachments: AHBR Minutes November 16, 2022 - Draft A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the November 16, 2022, Minutes be . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Wetzel Abstain: 1 - Ms. Kenney VIII. Staff Update There were no staff updates. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 8 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2022 IX. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:08. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. ___________________________________________ John Caputo, Chair ___________________________________________ John Workley, 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 9