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 Amanda Davey, Associate Planner Wednesday, June 14, 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. Present: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla Absent: 3 - Mr. Funyak, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney II. Roll Call Present: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla Absent: 3 - Mr. Funyak, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Kenney III. Public Comment Mr. Louis Verhas, 1701 Groton Dr., spoke in support of the project on Groton Drive which will come before the Board. Seeing no one else coming forward, Chair Caputo closed Public Comments . IV. Consent Applications A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla A. AHBR 23-399 13 E. Main Street (Historic District) Alteration (Shingle Replacement) Attachments: 13 E. Main AHBR Packet Approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2023 B. AHBR 23-398 37 College Street (Historic District) Alteration (Shingle Replacement) Attachments: 37 College St. AHBR Packet Approved on the Consent Agenda. C. AHBR 23-517 53 Milford Drive (Green Valley Brewing Company) Ground Sign Attachments: 53 Milford Drive AHBR Packet Approved on the Consent Agenda. D. AHBR 23-524 116 W. Streetsboro Street (Acme) Building Signs Attachments: 116 W. Streetsboro Street AHBR Packet Approved on the Consent Agenda. V. Old Business A. AHBR 23-456 1887 Norton Road Alteration & Addition Attachments: 1887 Norton Drive AHBR Packet 6.14.23 Meeting 1887 Norton Drive AHBR Packet 5.24.23 Meeting Ms. Davey displayed the elevations and noted the Board first reviewed the application on May 24 , 2023, at which time the applicant requested the case be continued. Mr. Tony Lunardi, LDA Builders, described the changes to the project from the last application . A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla B. AHBR 23-361 127 E. Streetsboro Street (Historic Landmark) Alteration (Window Replacement) Attachments: 127 E. Streetsboro St. AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying photos of the house, reviewing staff comments and noted the Board conducted a site visit on June 12, 2023. Mr. Jamie Morin, Renewal by Anderson, showed and described a sample of the proposed window, and stated he believes the proposed window is an upgrade to the existing windows . The Board, applicant and staff noted the addition was put on the house in 1988, that the existing addition windows are not historical, and that the proposed windows will be more historically accurate . Mr. Morin and the Board noted no historic windows will be removed and only 1988 windows will be changed to a more historic looking window. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2023 A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be approved so that the 1988 rear windows are replaced. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla VI. New Business A. AHBR 23-469 6592 Westpoint Drive Accessory Structure (336 SF Shed) Attachments: 6592 Westpoint Drive AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by describing and displaying elevations of the proposed shed and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Tony Galadi, speaking for Mr. Detzel, stated the windows, siding color and trim will match the existing house. Mr. Galadi also expressed willingness to center the window and use shingles instead of a metal roof . A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved with the single window relocated and revised elevations submitted to staff. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla B. AHBR 23-386 7712 Lexington Drive Accessory Structure (Shed, 320 SF) Attachments: 7712 Lexington Drive AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by describing and displaying elevations of the proposed shed and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Michael Nowicki, applicant, discussed the proposed shed windows and how they match the house . The Board, applicant and staff discussed the windows and the house corner boards which are 6 or 7 inches wide and would not look correct on the shed. 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: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla C. AHBR 23-243 1664 Groton Drive Accessory Structure (Shed, 240 SF) Attachments: 1664 Groton Drive AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by noting this shed was built without a zoning certificate and is on a neighbor's property. Ms. Davey also reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Cody DeWeerd, homeowner, acknowledged the shed was built without a valid zoning certificate which expired due to health issues and explained the shed details. The Board, applicant and staff discussed which shed details do and do not match the house and that when it is moved onto Mr. DeWeerd's property it will remain in the wooded area - which the Board deems as good . The Board noted that a gambrel roof with an attached shed roof has not been approved in the past and that the shed City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2023 roof makes it look more like a shed than a barn. The Board discussed if the LDC exceptions apply to this application. Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve the application following a discussion of the unique condition that the shed is in the woods, out of the public realm and is constructed with a high level of architectural quality and will need to be finished as the drawings propose.The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla Nay: 1 - Mr. Caputo D. AHBR 23-526 144 N. Main Street (Historic District) Alteration (Entry door replacement) Attachments: 144 N. Main AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by noting there are inconsistencies in the materials . Mr. David Jellison, representing the owners, and Mr. Shawn Collins, tenant, stated the doors adjacent to 144 N. Main Street are not original historic doors, the existing door at 144 N. Main is rotten and his belief that the frame may also be rotten. Mr. Jellison stated he believes the proposed fiberglass door is a close match to the existing door while showing the Board photos from his phone which were not sent to staff for uploading for the Board . Mr. Collins noted photos from the 1950s do not show the doors as they exist now and the problem of true historic doors having to be custom made with rot issues. Chair Caputo noted changes made in the downtown area prior to its designation as a Historic District were out of the Board's control and that this application for a fiberglass door falls under the Board's responsibility to adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and maintain the historic look of Main Street . Mr. Collins stated he believes the Board may place an undue burden on his business if a wood historic door is required . Mr. Jellison requested the application be continued. A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR Application be continued. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla E. AHBR 23-521 290 N. Main Street (Historic District) Addition (520 SF) Attachments: 290 N. Main AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the elevations and reviewing the staff comments . Mr. Neil Luketic, architect and representing the homeowners, described the addition and purpose of the addition . Mr. Luketic also described the three elevations which will have little or no change and the west (rear) elevation which has the main changes. Mr. Luketic approached the Board with paper elevations to discuss the elements of the addition . Mr. Luketic stated the project will strive to match the existing foundation, siding, trim and window grids. The Board discussed whether the grids should be applied or between the windows . The Board noted this is an exception design which is respectfully done and is appropriate to meet the needs of a growing family. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2023 Mr. Dennis Bauchman and the Board discussed permanently affixed grids to the new windows . Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve the motion with the condition that the existing window grids, that are between the glass, may remain but grids will be applied to the exterior to be consistent with the new windows with applied grids. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla F. AHBR 23-292 15 Stokes Lane Addition (Large Addition, 1128 SF) Attachments: 15 Stokes Lane AHBR Packet 6.14.23 15 Stokes Lane AHBR Packet 5.10.23 Ms. Davey introduced the application, which came before the Board for an informal review on May 10 , 2023, and reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Gordon Costlow, architect, and Mr. Tony Battle, R.C. Norman Construction, were present for the meeting. The Board, applicant and staff noted the changes from the informal review and the window details . Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ray, to approve the application while recognizing the house placement is due to the location of the septic system. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla G. AHBR 22-168 5446 Port Chester Drive Addition & Bay Window Alteration (300 SF Addition) Attachments: 5446 Port Chester AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by noting the work was performed without an approved zoning certificate, is currently an open code enforcement case and reviewing the staff comments . Mr. Tom Rakotici, applicant and Mr. Martin Campbell, contractor, noted that the foundation can be made consistent around the house, requested that the 8-inch cedar siding be allowed to stay as is, and explained the bay window existed prior to this project aside from Mr. Campbell covering it in cedar. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The cedar siding as a material change which has been allowed in other cases, that the cedar may be inappropriate next to vinyl siding, the foundation of the addition, the profile of the trim around the windows needing to match the profile of the existing windows, and that the back portion of the house is considered a wing which may have a different material, however the bay window is treated as part of the main mass which is vinyl. The Board also discussed the two different foundation materials around the house, and the fireplace area which will be brought to ground level. Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve with the following conditions: A different material on the rear wing, a stone veneer around the entire house that is CMU, cedar trim on the windows to match the existing window profile, reside the bay window with vinyl siding to match the existing house, add foundation to the fireplace area on the north elevation, and siding over the deck board on the north elevation. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2023 VII. Other Business A. AHBR 5-24-23 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: May 24, 2023. Attachments: AHBR Minutes 5-24-2023 A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the May 24, 2023 Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Marzulla VIII. Staff Update Mr. Sugar noted the RFP for the historic consultant has been distributed with an open date to July 7 , 2023. This matter was discussed IX. Adjournment A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:36 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 6