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 Francoise Massardier-Kenney William Ray Karl Wetzel Nicholas Sugar, City Planner Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner Wednesday, June 28, 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: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray Absent: 3 - Ms. Kenney, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley 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, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray A. AHBR 23-513 5634 Brookshire Drive Accessory Structure (288sf Pavilion) Attachments: 5634 Brookshire AHBR Packet This AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2023 B. AHBR 23-576 120 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alteration (Roof Replacement) Attachments: 120 Aurora St. AHBR Packet This AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. C. AHBR 23-541 302 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alteration (Roof Replacement) Attachments: 302 Aurora St. AHBR Packet This AHBR item was approved on the Consent Agenda. V. Old Business There was no Old Business. VI. New Business A. AHBR 23-191 248 Ravenna Street (Historic Landmark) Fence (6ft Wood Fence) Attachments: 248 Ravenna St. AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying elevations of the fence and reviewing the staff comments. Ms. Collen Meves, homeowner, distributed photos of the proposed fence and arbor and explained the purpose of requesting the eight foot high arbor. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The historic landmark status of the house, the history of the fence, that the 60-foot lot next to the house is owned by the City, that the AHBR has consistently required a side yard fence or arbor adhere to the LDC requirements, that a six-foot high fence is allowed behind the main mass of a structure - which this is and that compatibility is the key issue in this application, A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved recognizing that the arbor is behind the main mass of the house and the eight-foot high arbor is two-feet above the allowable six-feet . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2023 B. AHBR 23-587 197 Aurora Street (Historic District) Accessory Structure (1,074 SF) Attachments: 197 Aurora St AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the elevations, reviewing the staff comments and introducing revised drawings Ms. Elizabeth Nicklas, Peninsula Architects, described the purpose of the accessory structure, noted the varying determinations of the midpoint of a roof which in this case harms the applicant, that the code can be met by using a level roof style - which is not preferred by the applicant, that the LDC states -'to the midpoint of the height', and that the proposal will add large amounts of mass to the structure. A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved with the Board stating a preference to measure from the midpoint of the roof of the main mass without reference to the dormers, with further approval from staff after reviewing the LDC. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray C. AHBR 23-475 142 Sunset Drive Addition (384sf) Attachments: 142 Sunset Drive AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the plans for an addition and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Perry Bacino, homeowner, agreed to use the same trim, add a window and displayed how the addition will tie into the existing structure, displayed photos of the existing house and described the setbacks. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The need for a roof plan to be submitted which may be verified by staff, that the windows, foundation, shutters and siding will match the existing house. A motion was made by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, that this AHBR Application be approved conditioned on staff approving the roof plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2023 D. AHBR 23-542 7563 Red Fox Trail Addition (2160sf) Attachments: 7563 Redfox Lane AHBR Agenda - July 26th Meeting 7563 Red Fox Ln AHBR Packet - June 28th Meeting Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying elevations of the addition and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Robert Ready, homeowner, noted he has resubmitted drawings that explain that part of the addition is in place of parts of the house that will be demolished, the standing seam roof is because of the low roof slope and will help eliminate water problems and not be seen from the front of the structure. Mr. Sugar reviewed and the Board discussed the applicable LDCs which do not allow this large addition which will compete with the main mass. Mr. Ready requested the application be tabled. This matter was continued E. AHBR 23-391 5650 Brookshire Drive New Residential Construction (Two-Story, One-Family Home) Attachments: 5650 Brookshire AHBR Packet Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Chris Bunge, Drees Homes, the Board and staff discussed: How the alignment of the house might be adjusted to be parallel to the street, window placement, where shutters must be used, which windows may be wrapped and a consistent foundation will be around the house. Ms. Marzulla made a motion, seconded by Mr. Funyak to approve with the following conditions: The orientation of the house shall be parallel to the the front closest corner of each adjacent house, to remove the three shutters on the front elevation, to wrap the windows with trim, to add two second floor windows on the right side of the house, and match the header detail of the windows around the house. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray VII. Other Business City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2023 A. AHBR-6714 201 N. Main Street (Historic District, Informal Discussion) Demo & Alterations Attachments: 2023-06-28 - AHBR - Informal Meeting Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying photos of the structure and describing the project. Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, noted extensive termite damage throughout the structure, that all non-original materials will be removed and the building lifted to remove and replace the existing flooring and footing. After viewing historical photos, the Board, applicant and staff discussed : The windows are not original to the house and originally had a different design, the original siding was much different from the existing and that the slate roof is historic and will be preserved. Mr. Matava also described the proposed shutter material and agreed to bring the Board a sample for examination, explained how the rear roof is designed and will be extended to the east and the rear entrance and features. The Board and applicant expressed concern for preserving the slate roof during the lifting of the structure and discussed the steps involved in moving the project forward including a site visit to confirm the extent of the damage, a report of work to be done and a formal application. This matter was discussed AHBR 6-14-23 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: June 14, 2023 Attachments: June 14, 2023 AHBR Minutes - Draft A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the June 14, 2023, minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray VIII. Staff Update Mr. Sugar discussed the RFP process for a historical consultant. IX. Adjournment A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:14 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla and Mr. Ray City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2023 ___________________________________________ John Caputo, Chair ___________________________________________ Allyn Marzulla, Vice Chair ___________________________________________ 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