Architectural & Historic Board of Review
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · January 24, 2024
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, January 24, 2024 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, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
Absent: 2 - Mr. Funyak and Ms. Kenney
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. Ray, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
A. AHBR 23-10856776 Pheasants Ridge
Accessory Structure (Pool House, 736sqft)
Attachments: 6776 Pheasants Ridge AHBR Packet
This AHBR application was approved on the Consent Agenda.
V. Old Business
There was no Old Business
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VI. New Business
A. AHBR 23-1070208 Brentwood Dr.
Accessory Structure (992sqft)
Attachments: 208 Brentwood AHBR Packet
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying and describing the site plan, and
reviewing the staff comments.
Mr. Matt Miller, applicant and homeowner, described the design elements of the proposed
structure which will match the existing house, and discussed the purpose of the proposed
gambrel roof.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The top side of the structure without a design
element, that a copula and horse weather vein will be on the top of the barn, the foundation
matches the house, the roof peek is twenty-feet high, and that a gable roof would be more
appropriate for the matching the house and fitting the neighborhood.
Mr. Workley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Marzulla, to approve as submitted
regarding size, with the condition that a pitched roof to match the house be installed as
approved by staff. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
B. AHBR 24-23 2 High Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Attachments: 2 High Street AHBR Packet
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by displaying photos of the house, noting that not
all the windows will be replaced, reviewing the staff notes and stating the house was built in
1980.
Mr. Josh Mandrian, design consultant, noted the existing windows are wood with vinyl
cladding, described the proposed windows, and described the installation process .
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the installation process, that the replacement
windows will match the windows that remain in place, that the Board does not typically
approve a composite window in the Historic District, that the existing and proposed windows
will have matching grids between the glass, and that this house is not held to the Department
of the Interior standards.
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: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
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C. AHBR 24-32 5 Laurel Lake
Addition (Garage, master closet, laundry, 931sqft)
Attachments: 5 Laurel Lake AHBR Packet
Ms. Krickovich introduced the application by describing the project and reviewing the staff
comments.
Ms. Donna Anderson, Laurel Lake, and Mr. Brian Harvey, Lewis Construction, were at the
meeting.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed the matching roof and foundation materials .
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: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
VII. Other Business
A. AHBR 7073 S. Darrow Road Townhomes (Informal)
New Residential Construction (35 Unit Townhomes - District 3)
Attachments: 1.24.24 AHBR Packet
2.23.22 AHBR Packet & Minutes
This informal discussion was tabled for a future meeting at the request of the applicant .
B. AHBR 1-10-24 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
January 10, 2024.
Attachments: January 10, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Wetzel, that January 10, 2024,
Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Workley
VIII. Staff Update
A. AHBR 7077 Council Annual Check-in - CONTINUED
Attachments: Memo to AHBR
Ms. Krickovich described Council's request that each Board prepare a report for Council . Ms.
Krickovich and the Board discussed possible goals and items to be in the report . This item
will be on the February agenda.
IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Marzulla, seconded by Mr. Ray, that the meeting be
adjourned at 8:10 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, 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
Françoise Massardier-Kenney
William Ray
Karl Wetzel
Nicholas Sugar, City Planner
Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 7:30 PM Town Hall
27 East Main Street
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Consent Applications
A. AHBR 6776 Pheasants Ridge
23-1085 Accessory Structure (Pool House, 736sqft)
Submitted by Patrick Macoska
a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Attachments: 6776 Pheasants Ridge AHBR Packet
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
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A. AHBR 208 Brentwood Dr.
23-1070 Accessory Structure (992sqft)
Submitted by Matt Miller
a) The Architectural Design Standards state the roof of an enclosed
accessory building should be the same roof shape as the roof of the main
structure. Staff notes the existing house has a gable roof and the accessory
structure is proposed to have a gambrel roof.
b) The Architectural Design Standards state enclosed accessory building
shall incorporate some elements similar to the main body, for example
similar corner boards, window types, or materials. Staff notes the plans
state smart siding will be used and a metal or shingle roof. Confirm
materials used and how it relates to the existing house.
c) The Architectural Design Standards state details used must be consistently
applied throughout all sides of the structure. Staff notes the front windows
would be the only windows with shutters. Revise elevations to depict
shutters at all windows or remove completely and add larger windows.
Attachments: 208 Brentwood AHBR Packet
B. AHBR 24-23 2 High Street (Historic District)
Alteration (Window Replacement)
Submitted by Jaime Morin, Renewal by Anderson LLC
a) Architectural Design Standards state new freestanding structures and
non-historic properties: The use of substitute materials is acceptable
provided they are compatible in proportion, size, style, composition,
design, color, and texture of historic materials. Staff notes the applicant
states the existing window materials are wood. Question the proposed
composite material and if it is an appropriate material.
b) Staff notes that the house was built circa 1980. The Architectural Design
Standards state because the house is not greater than 50 years old, the
house would not be contributing to the Historic District and would be
reviewed according the type standards rather than the Secretary of Interior
Standards.
Attachments: 2 High Street AHBR Packet
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C. AHBR 24-32 5 Laurel Lake
Addition (Garage, master closet, laundry, 931sqft)
Submitted by Donna Anderson
a) The Architectural Design standards state attached garages shall not face
the street except for new development with a front yard depth of 130 feet or
more. Staff notes the building has adequate front yard depth to meet this
requirement. The existing villas also have front facing garages.
b) The Architectural Design standards state the front face of the main body
must sit forward at least 18" from the front face of the wings. Revise the
garage footprint to be located 18" behind the main mass.
c) Suggest providing additional spacing between the door, window and
garage corner board on the rear elevation so the trim does not directly
abut.
Attachments: 5 Laurel Lake AHBR Packet
VII. Other Business
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A. AHBR 7073 S. Darrow Road Townhomes (Informal)
New Residential Construction (35 Unit Townhomes - District 3)
Submitted by Hanna Cohan Plessner, Knez Homes
a) Staff notes this project went to the Architectural and Historic Board of
Review on February 23, 2022 per case number 21-1248. The meeting
minutes are attached.
b) The Architectural Design Standards state to avoid long unbroken expanses
of roof, roofs must be broken with cross gables, a change in roof height or
orientation, or an offset of at least 18 inches.
· Question if each unit could have separate roof heights to
further reak up the massing.
· Incorporate some reverse gables to cover the full 24 ft wide
unit at the front elevations. This scale is depicted on the
rear elevations.
· Incorporate some deeper porches which project forward of
the main mass.
· Question if the high visual impact end units could be
redesigned to have their entrance orient a different
direction. This would improve the streetscape, add variety,
and allow for additional options to break up the massing.
c) The Architectural Design Standards state buildings which are the same
type must differ from one another in two of the following: A. wall material,
B. architectural style, C. major features such as porches or turrets, D.
organization and number of bays, E. wing configuration, or F. roof shape.
Staff notes only minor wall material variations between the three concepts.
Suggest further variations in massing and/or architectural style to meet
this requirement.
d) Verify materials would be applied consistently around each mass and end
at an inside corner.
e) Additional considerations to add variety: Incorporating metal roofs for
the "Farmhouse" concept; more decorative gable accents for the
"Cottage" concept; thicker trim for the "Traditional" concept; differing
front door/garage door designs between units and buildings.
f) The side elevations contain a long flat wall expanse. Incorporate addition
bay windows, chimneys, and/or bump out gables (as done with the high
visual impact areas).
g) Staff notes the LDC permits a maximum of 29 units for the development;
however 35 are depicted. Units should be removed/relocated at locations
where entrance doors do not face the street/drive and to improve common
areas.
Attachments: 1.24.24 AHBR Packet
2.23.22 AHBR Packet & Minutes
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B. AHBR Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting:
1-10-24 January 10, 2024.
Attachments: January 10, 2024 AHBR Minutes - Draft
VIII. Staff Update
A. AHBR 7077 Council Annual Check-in
Attachments: Memo to AHBR
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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