Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · October 11, 2023
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
Françoise Massardier-Kenney
William Ray
Karl Wetzel
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner
Wednesday, October 11, 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: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
Absent: 2 - Ms. Kenney and Mr. Ray
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
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
V. Old Business
A. AHBR 23-830 116 W. Streetsboro Street
Sign (AR Workshop)
Attachments: 116 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet - 10.11 Meeting
116 W. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying photos of the store front, and reviewing
the updates to the design.
Ms. Susan Daniels, co-owner, was present for the meeting.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
VI. New Business
A. AHBR 23-914 201 N. Main Street (Historic District)
Demo, Alteration & Re-build
Attachments: 201 N. Main St - Historic Preservation Consultant Report
201 N. Main Street AHBR Packet
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the house and reviewing the scope of the
work.
Ms. Nate Bailey, Peninsula Architects, noted an informal review was done in June 2023 ,
described the scope of the project, and noted the original footprint of the house and other
features that define the original structure. Mr. Bailey also described the materials to be used in
the rebuild.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the report of the historic preservationist, that the
non-original portion of the structure is historic, and that the proposal to remove the
non-original structure is because it cannot be rebuild as the original structure is moved and
then rebuilt.
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR
Application be continued until after a site visit and meeting with the historical
consultant takes place. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
B. AHBR 23-923 73 Division Street (Historic District)
Alterations (Roof overhang & guttersboards)
Attachments: 73 Division AHBR Packet
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying a photo of the house, describing the scope
of the project and reviewing the staff comments.
Mr. Guy Welevar, applicant, stated the condition of the wood under the roof is unknown .
The Board, staff and applicant discussed the removal of the roof, the aluminum gutters which
will be replaced, that the trim will be removed and reinstalled, and that wood will be used for
replacement material.
A motion was made by Mr. Wetzel, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR
Application be approved with the condition that the gutters be replaced like-for--like .
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
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C. AHBR 23-768 7290 E. Firelands Drive
Alterations (Siding Replacement)
Attachments: 7290 E. Firelands Dr. AHBR Packet
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying photos of the house, describing the scope
of the project, noting the work was done without a zoning certificate, and reviewing the staff
comments.
Mr. Presley Calogeras, applicant, and Mr. Matt Maitino, homeowner, were present for the
meeting.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the two different masonry products on the same side
of the house, the possibility of using mulch to conceal the foundation, that this is a LDC issue,
the possible solutions, if replacement stone must be taken around the house or if it may
terminate at inside corners, and that the faux stone used cannot be used as foundation
material. The applicant stated he will need time to make the decision on how to proceed .
The Board continued the application to a future meeting.
D. AHBR 23-938 147 Elm Street (Historic District)
Addition (Rear Porch Expansion 384 sq ft)
Attachments: 147 Elm Street AHBR Packet
Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying revised elevations, and reviewing the staff
comments.
Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, described the project.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the partial enclosing of the porch .
A motion was made by Mr. Wetzel, seconded by Mr. Workley, that this AHBR
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 9-27-23 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
September 27, 2023.
Attachments: September 27, 2023 AHBR Minutes - Draft
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Workley, that the September 27,
2023, Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
VIII. Staff Update
Mr. Sugar highlighted a Hudson Heritage Association talk on September 28 , 2023.
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IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Funyak, that the meeting be
adjourned at 8:16 pm.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Mr. Funyak, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
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John Caputo, Chair
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John Workley, Secretary
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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 .
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Agenda
City of Hudson, Ohio
CD Meeting Agenda - 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, October 11, 2023 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
V. Old Business
A. AHBR 23-830 116 W. Streetsboro Street
Sign (AR Workshop)
Submitted by Mary Katherine Donnely, AR Workshop
a) Staff notes this case went before the AHBR on 9/13/2023. The Board tabled
the discussion in order for the applicant to pursue a different sign design
more aligned with the sign plan, which requires individual letters.
b) The applicant states the sign will be acrylic letters, individually attached to
a metal frame and will be centered under the two lights.
c) The Architectural Design Standards state signs should have a matte finish.
Verify the sign will have a matte finish.
Attachments: 116 W. Streetsboro AHBR Packet - 10.11 Meeting
116 W. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet
Legislative History
9/13/23 Architectural & Historic Board continued
of Review
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VI. New Business
A. AHBR 23-914 201 N. Main Street (Historic District)
Alteration & Demo
Submitted by Elizabeth Swearingen, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff notes this project went before the AHBR on June 28, 2023 for an
informal review.
b) The scope of work includes replacing the foundation, removing the rear
addition, removing the single-story front addition and re-building it, and
finally replacing the siding and windows. The existing slate roof will
remain.
c) The Secretary of Interior Standards state “deteriorated historic features
shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration
requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match
the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where
possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated
by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.”
d) At the June 28th AHBR meeting, the Board requested the applicant to
provide professional documentation as to how the existing building will be
moved while the foundation is being replaced. The applicant has provided
a brief summary of this request.
e) Staff anticipates the Board will request a site visit and assistance from the
Historic Preservation Consultant.
f) Submit material specification sheets and reference specific material on the
elevations. Remove “or approved equal” text when referencing materials.
Attachments: 201 N. Main Street AHBR Packet
B. AHBR 23-923 73 Division Street (Historic District)
Alterations (Roof overhang & guttersboards)
Submitted by Guy Welever
a) Staff notes the scope of work is to repair and replace roof overhang and
roof gutter boards.
b) Applicant to confirm the existing and proposed materials and that the
existing gutters will be reinstalled.
Attachments: 73 Division AHBR Packet
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C. AHBR 23-768 7290 E. Firelands Drive
Alterations (Siding Replacement)
Submitted by Presley Calogeras
a) Staff notes work was done without an approved Zoning Certificate.
b) The applicant has renovated the house to include exterior siding, windows
and front porch.
c) The Architectural Design Standards state the materials used in any mass
must be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. The
applicant has applied an accent wall material on the garage mass;
however, it was only applied to the front elevation.
d) The Architectural Design Standards state the walls of the main body must
be a dominate material. Up to two additional materials may be used to call
attention to the composition. For example, a different material may be
used on building projections gable ends, entrance recesses, or to
emphasize the horizontal or vertical divisions of the building. The
materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on
all sides of the structure.
e) Suggest the faux stone textured vinyl siding be removed and install siding
to match.
Attachments: 7290 E. Firelands Dr. AHBR Packet
D. AHBR 23-938 147 Elm Street (Historic District)
Addition (Rear Porch Expansion 384 sq ft)
Submitted by Quinn Miller, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff notes the applicant is proposing to expand the rear covered porch
that was built with the home in 2017.
b) The applicant will match all existing materials.
c) Applicant to submit all four sides of the existing house to better relate
addition to the existing house.
Attachments: 147 Elm Street AHBR Packet
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
9-27-23 September 27, 2023.
Attachments: September 27, 2023 AHBR Minutes - Draft
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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