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 Francoise Massardier-Kenney John Funyak William Ray Karl Wetzel Nicholas Sugar, City Planner Alicia Schrenk, Associate Planner Wednesday, April 12, 2023 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. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney Absent: 1 - Mr. Ray III. Public Comment Mr. Sid Nelson, 52 Aurora Street, expressed concerns regarding the following topics in the enhancements memorandum (other business) including: 1) Agenda timelines. 2) The waiver for design standards. 3) Public Comment. A. AHBR 6608 Public Comment Received 4.12.23 Attachments: Public Comment 4.12.23 Public Comment Attachment 4.12.23 IV. Consent Applications A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 A. AHBR 23-244 89 First Street, Suite 205 Sign (Wall Sign - Foundation Title) Attachments: 89 First St This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda. B. AHBR 23-190 20 High Street (Historic District) Fence (Wood Fence Replacement) Attachments: 20 High St This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda. V. Old Business There was no Old Business. VI. New Business A. AHBR 23-255 802 West Streetsboro Street Demolition (Residential House - 100 Years Old) Attachments: 802 W Streetsboro St Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying photos of the site and describing the requested demolition of the 1923 non designated historic house. Mr. Chris Brown, representing Prestige Homes, described the reason for demolishing the house that is in poor condition on a commercial lot. Ms. Mazulla made the motion, seconded by Mr. Workley, that AHBR finds the proposed structure for demolition at 802 West Streetsboro Street does not have historic or architectural significance. Further, the Board finds that the applicant for a permit to demolish this structure will not voluntarily consent to the retention of this building. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 B. AHBR 23-286 89 First Street, Unit 202 Signs (Building and Projecting Sign - Ohio Personal Trainers) Attachments: 89 First St, Suite 202 Flat Signs submitted by Becker Signs Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the proposed and surrounding signs and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Graham Becker, Becker Signs, noted there are other signs without raised lettering and there is no consistency in the design of the surrounding signs. The Board, applicant and staff discussed the signs on the building, the potential of the proposed sign design being trademarked and the possibility of the proposed sign having some raised lettering. Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that the sign be approved, subject to the use of some raised lettering as approved by staff and subject to trademark requirements. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney C. AHBR 23-140 34 Ravenna Street, Suite 1 Sign (Ground Sign - EXP Realty) Attachments: 34 Ravenna St Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the location and noting a sign plan has been requested. Mr. Justin Jurcak, the Board and staff noted the sign finish will be matte, made of Baltic Birch with raised lettering on a lowered post that is brought into compliance with the LDC. A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved with raised matte lettering and the sign post brought into compliance with the LDC. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney D. AHBR 23-52 6395 Ridgeline Drive Addition (Covered Deck, 400 SF) Attachments: 6395 Ridgeline Dr Ms. Schrenk introduced the application and recommended approval. Mr. Dominac Lauria, Vizmeg Landscaping, was present for the meeting. The Board, applicant and staff discussed the need to adjust the plan /elevation/drawing to reflect the correct existing gable roof line, rather than the shown hip roof. A motion was made by Ms. Kenney, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 E. AHBR 23-107 7769 Hudson Park Drive Addition (Screened Porch, 256 SF) Attachments: 7769 Hudson Park Dr Revised Roof Plan Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Steve Zink, 7769 Hudson Park Drive, noted the new roof only intersects with roofing not a vertical wall. A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney F. AHBR 23-215 6087 Independence Drive Accessory Structure (Pavilion, 352 SF) Attachments: 6087 Independence Dr Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the site plan and recommending approval. Mr. Trace Baum, 6087 Independence Drive, was present for the meeting. 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: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney G. AHBR 23-266 23 N. Oviatt Street Accessory Structure (Detached Garage, 744 SF - Historic District) Attachments: 23 N Oviatt St Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying renderings and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Mark Madar, homeowner, stated he will agree to the staff comments. Mr. Workley made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Funyak, with the condition that the double windows in the front and the corner boards match the house . The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 H. AHBR 23-207 305 Simon Road Accessory Structure (Detached Garage, 720 SF) Attachments: 305 Simon Rd Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by displaying the elevations and recommending approval. Mr. David Rogers, Safeguard Renovations, was present for the meeting and agreed to match the corner boards of the house. A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved as amended so the corner boards match the house . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney I. AHBR 23-111 94 Ravenna Street (Historic Landmark) Addition (Covered Porch) Alterations (Rear elevation window removed and replaced) Attachments: 94 Ravenna St Preservation Brief #9: Wood Windows Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing the house and project, and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Ferek, 94 Ravenna Street, was present for the meeting. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the proposed window to be removed being in the rear of the house, that the proposed replacement windows will match the remaining house windows in size and style, that the deck to be removed is not historical and that the proposed window to be removed is too high to see out of when sitting and that formerly it was a kitchen window above a sink. A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved with trim around the windows to match the existing trim. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 J. AHBR 23-287 76 Cohasset Drive Addition (Sunroom 286 SF) Alterations (Primary Suite Renovation) Attachments: 76 Cohasset Dr 76 Cohasset Dr (revised) Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing and displaying the proposed project and reviewing the staff comments. Ms. Rebecca Pantuso, Pantuso Architecture, described the sunroom with a roof deck and the plan for additional windows on the rear of the main mass. The Board, staff and applicant noted varied roof styles are often granted so long as other architectural items match. A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Mr. Wetzel, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney K. AHBR 23-241 7041 Darrow Road Fence (6’ Chainlink Fence - American Fireworks) Attachments: 7041 Darrow Road Site File Additional Photographs Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing the project, noting that chain link fence is generally prohibited unless screened by landscaping or other means, that this is on a 50-acre site with buffering and this fence is to comply with Social Circumstance Regulations and is required by the State Fire Code for Public Safety. Ms. Schrenk also noted the Board's authority to waive fence requirements. Mr. Roberto Sorgi, American Fireworks, reviewed the background of the need for fencing and the process of becoming a Conforming Use in Hudson. Mr. Sorgi used maps to show the Board the placement of the fence, earth mounds and storm water management, with the total amount of new fence being approximately 200-feet. The Board, staff and applicant discussed adding additional plantings, the posts and cable instead of a top rail, the possibility of placing an additional wood fence to block the view from the front, the locations of the 75-foot buffering, that a landscape plan has been done for the property to identify locations for additional plantings and the possibility of requiring additional evergreens as screening along the front fence. Mr. Funyak moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Kenney, with the condition that five additional trees be planted on the west side of the front fence, the trees are to be similar to those already planned. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 L. AHBR 23-213 9 Aurora Street (Brewster Mansion - Historic District) Fence (Replace Knee High Wall & Steps) Attachments: Brewster Mansion Reclaimed Sandstone Photographs Ms. Schrenk introduced the application by describing the project. Mr. Nathanael Dunn, JP Compass, described the proposed small knee wall on the western side of the property and the proposed reclaimed sandstone to be used . Mr. Dunn also described the landscaping and renderings of the building. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the height of the stone, the sidewalks and the possibility of enlarging the driveway by moving the sandstone, A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Ms. Kenney, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Mr. Workley, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney VII. Other Business A. AHBR 6586 Architectural and Historic Board of Review Enhancements Attachments: AHBR Memo Enhancements Update 4.21.23 AHBR Memo Enhancements 4.7.23 The Board discussed the staff memo and other topics regarding the operation of the AHBR including: Submittal dates moved to 15-days prior to a Board meeting and the agenda distributed on the Wednesday prior to the meeting, the revisions that are sometimes changed at the last minute, the use of the historic consultants being done by an official request of the Board and the timing of site visits, that staff may schedule a site visit with the historic consultant and find out how much time is needed to complete the report, that prior to contracting with a historic consultant staff would prescreen applicants and AHBR members be involved in the selection. Discussion also took place regarding AHBR's right to waive LDC requirements, the need to review the standards when a waiver is considered, the need to publicly acknowledge that a standard is being waived and the reason why the standard is being waived. With regard to Public Comments it should be known that AHBR is a Public Meeting as opposed to a Public Hearing with required Public Notice for individuals with standing. Mr. Sugar said he will look for language that more clearly allows for generalized Public Comment. The Board discussed requiring sides on shed roofs, and in the historical district the difficulty of citizens understanding the requirement to follow the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines regarding repair instead of replacement of items. Discussion also took place regarding the Board's authority to require like materials. Chair Caputo encouraged dialog between the Board members and staff via email regarding AHBR meeting operations. This matter was discussed City of Hudson, Ohio Page 7 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2023 VIII. Staff Update There were no staff updates. IX. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:11 p.m.. 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 8