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 Françoise Massardier-Kenney William Ray Jamie Sredinski Karl Wetzel Nicholas Sugar, City Planner Amanda Krickovich, Associate Planner Wednesday, August 14, 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. Workley and Ms. Sredinski Absent: 2 - Ms. Kenney and Mr. Wetzel III. Public Comment Ms. Amy Ford, 72 Aurora Street, expressed questions and concerns regarding the new construction at 64 Aurora Street. Mr. Curt Van Blarcum, 422 North Main Street, expressed his support regarding the project at Ellsworth Hill Elementary School. Seeing no one else coming forward to speak, Chair Caputo closed Public Comment . IV. Consent Applications approved Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski A. AHBR 24-834 138 Atterbury Blvd Addition (Front Porch) Attachments: 138 Atterbury Blvd AHBR Packet approved City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 V. Old Business There was no Old Business. VI. New Business AHBR 24-855 1751 Hines Hill Rd Pergola - Addition Attachments: 1751 Hines Hill Rd AHBR Packet Ms. Coffman introduced the application by displaying and explaining the project, and reviewing the Architectural Standards and staff comments. Mr. Adam Timan, applicant, noted the attachment to the original structural will be through an engineered roof gutter system and the roof can be matched with a grey bronze color if needed . The Board, applicant and staff discussed the attachment to the original structure, the roof overhang, and the engineered roof gutter system, approved Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski AHBR 24-772 809 Stonehaven Cir. Rear Porch Roof Attachments: 809 Stonehaven Cir AHBR Packet Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying and describing the 20 x 20 porch roof and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Dave Marsh, applicant, stated the posts will be 6 x 6 inches, there will be three steps instead of the depicted two, and a metal hand rail will be added to the drawing with specifications. The Board, applicant and staff discussed the pitch of the roof which would have an open beam. approved as amended Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 AHBR 24-872 39 Church Street (Historic District) Window Replacement Submitted by Donna Devine, Gunton Corporation a) Staff notes the AHBR conducted a site visit on August 20, 2024. Additional photos from the site visit have been included in the attachments. b) Staff recommends approval as submitted. Attachments: 39 Church St AHBR Packet Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying a photo of the house, reviewing the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, and questioning which window will be replaced . A representative from Pella Windows and Doors noted which window is to be replaced, ant that the window has deteriorated to the point of not being repairable. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: None of the windows have grids, that most of the windows were replaced in the 1980s, that the homeowner anticipates replacing the 1980 vinyl replacement windows with wood, that this is the only cottage style window in the house, and the possibility of a site visit. The Board determined to conduct a site visit. continued AHBR 24-848 2562 Brafferton Ave Addition (Front Porch) Attachments: 2562 Brafferton Ave AHBR Packet Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Shawn Hook, applicant, described the front post and the decorative trim. The Board, applicant and staff discussed the size of the post and sleeve around the post . approved as amended Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 AHBR 24-277 64 Aurora St (Historic District) Addition (Primary Bedroom) Attachments: 64 Aurora St AHBR Packet NPS - Preservation Brief - Additions to Historic Buildings Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying displayed the site plan and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Russell Gayheart, and Mr. Trip Morris, 64 Aurora Street, responded to the Public Comment by noting a swale which is adjacent to both properties. and on Mr. Morris' property - should prevent water from running to the Public Comment speaker's property, and that the existing wall is being moved to the rear due to the neighboring large hedge and safety purposes. Mr. Gayheart noted the siding and shutters will match the existing house, the window will match the previous renovations windows, that revised elevations have been uploaded and include painted gray bricks, the trim on the garage door, the National Park Standards for additions which have been applied to this project, and the large blank wall will be broken up . The Board, applicant and staff discussed, the possibility of the garage addition being pushed back one foot, the retaining wall size, material, location and color, that Hudson Engineering is reviewing the application for water issues, the space between the man door and garage door with the possibility of reducing the size of the garage bay door, and that the wall is at four feet - one inch at its highest approved as amended Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 AHBR 24-849 264 E Streetsboro St Addition (Front Porch) Submitted by Shawn Hook a) Staff notes the request was heard at the August 12, 2024 AHBR meeting. The AHBR requested a hip roof redesign be submitted. b) The applicant has further studied the shed roof design and requested to present revised drawings and examples to the AHBR. Attachments: Revised Drawings for 9.9.24 Meeting 264 E. Streetsboro St AHBR Packet Ms Coffman introduced the application by displaying the site plan and reviewing the staff comments and recommendations. Mr. Shawn Hook, contractor, was present for the meeting. The Board, staff and applicant discussed the roofing material around the chimney on the shed room, and that since this is on the front of the house - a shed roof is not appropriate . Mr. Paul Cachacrian, 264 E. Streetsboro Street, asked if a metal roof can be used if the design is hanged to a hip roof is used and that the existing roofing material is no longer manufactured. The Board continued the meeting and requested revised drawings using a hip roof . continued AHBR 24-898 33 E Streetsboro (Historic District) Garage renovation and addition Submitted by Tracey Crawford a) Staff notes the AHBR conducted a site visit on August 20, 2024. b) Recommend wood garage doors be installed as an appropriate material for the historic district. Sponsors: Planning Commission Attachments: 33 E Streetsboro AHBR Packet Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site plan, described the project and location, and reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Allan Sveda, and Ms. Candace Sveda, noted the proposed door will match the existing door, described the project and the new parking space next to the house . The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The work to be done, the windows, the rotation of the roof to match the house, that both garage doors be wood, and the possibility of a site visit, The Board determined to conduct a site visit. continued City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 AHBR 24-887 68 W Case Dr Addition Attachments: 68 W Case Dr AHBR Packet Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the elevation, noting it is a difficult roof to design, and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Michael. McGettrick, applicant, was present for the meeting. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: Alternative roof designs, the existing overhang causing difficultly with the project, and that the siding will be blended. approved Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski AHBR 24-862 241 Ravenna St New Single-Family House Attachments: 241 Ravenna St AHBR Packet Revised for 8.28.24 Meeting 241 Ravenna St AHBR Packet Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the elevations and reviewing the staff report and recommendations. Ms. Tracy Corpus, 7310 Valley View Road, noted the foundation can be carried around the back. The Board, applicant, and staff discussed: That the material change must take place at an inside corner, on the front that the two small windows be enlarged to match the other large windows or be longer, the possibility of more consistent windows on the rear with the rear small window being problematic, that the grids around the house need to match, and the need for revised drawings. continued City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 AHBR 24-816 7750 Stow Road - Ellsworth Hill Elementary Outdoor Learning Pavilion Sponsors: Planning Commission Attachments: 7750 Stow Rd AHBR Packet Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting the Planning Commission's approval, the purpose of the project and reviewing the staff comments. Mr. Doug Morgan, Mt. Vernon Barn Company and Mr. Jeff Ashmore, architect, who noted he specializes in re purposing old wood into new projects. Mr. Ashmore addressed the staff comment regarding a window by noting this will add to the cost of the this simple project . The Board, applicant and staff discussed having all four bays open, the possibility of siding on the inside of the fourth bay, that the timbers are elevated two-inches off the ground, that 8 x 8 inch timber columns will be used, that the purlin and column faces be exposed from the inside, the work involved in recessing the siding on the covered bay, and that the siding will be butted together, The applicants noted the re purposed boards on the stage will have a high quality finish and need to be protected by the enclosed bay siding, how water will drain off the horizontal wood, the fenestration possibility on the west side with a faux door, and the possibility of a working loft door approved as amended AHBR 23-556 2155 Middleton Road - Country Club of Hudson REV Golf Cart Storage Barn Sponsors: Planning Commission Attachments: 2155 Middleton Road AHRB Packet Previously Approved Plans Previous Meeting Minutes Mr. Sugar introduced the application by displaying the site, noting a previous design was approved by the Board on September 13, 2023, the location and barn size were changed for this application, and reviewed the staff comments. Mr. Joe Matava, Peninsula Architects, and Mr. Craig Kachline, Hudson Country Club, noted agreement with the staff comments, that all windows will have grids or louvers for ventilation, and balancing the louvers on the elevation. approved as amended Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski VII. Other Business Mr. Sugar asked the Board members to complete the required training from the State of Ohio and noted the new Board attendance policy. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 7 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 A. AHBR 24-734 27 College Street (Historic) Addition Submitted by Nate Bailey, Hara Architects a) Staff notes the proposal was presented to the AHBR for informal review on August 14th, 2024. The AHBR requested a site visit with assistance from the historic consultant. b) A site visit was conducted on September 3, 2024. c) The consultant has submitted a report with their recommendations. In summary, the determination is that the proposed massing and resulting material loss would not be appropriate. Sponsors: Planning Commission Attachments: Consultant Report Revised Design 27 College St AHBR Packet NPS - Preservation Brief - Additions to Historic Buildings Mr. Sugar introduced the application by noting the staff comments, Preservation Brief # 14 issues, and that revised comments were distributed. Mr. Nate Bailey, Hara Architects, discussed: Preservation Brief item "C" regarding historic additions, identified the existing distinct parts of the house - the historic mass and the historic wing which are almost of equal size, the loss of historic materials when a new addition is attached to a historic structure, that this house being on a corner makes low public visibility difficult, and that the proposed addition is in keeping with the historic house. Mr. Bailey also displayed renderings of the existing house and proposed addition and explained the materials and elements of design which match the existing house. The Board, applicant and staff discussed: The large size of the addition in relation to the existing structure and the idea of the addition being subordinate to the main mass, that a variance will be required for setbacks, that the addition be offset by about a foot, that a similar roof be placed over the new door as is over the existing door, that the upper portion be changed to create a different look - possibly with dormers or material changes, that the addition height is to be in keeping with the historic wing, that the proposed addition will not be visible from the front of the house, that the smaller windows will be fixed or casement, and that the scale is the issue - not the size of the addition. Mr. Bailey requested a site visit and expressed a desire to meet with the AHBR again prior to requesting the variance. The Board discussed requesting the historic consultant to the site visit. discussed B. AHBR 7-24-24 Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: July 24, 2024 Sponsors: Planning Commission Attachments: July 24 AHBR Meeting Minutes - DRAFT approved City of Hudson, Ohio Page 8 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Final August 14, 2024 Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski VIII. Adjournment adjourned Aye: 5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray, Mr. Workley and Ms. Sredinski ___________________________________________ 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 9