Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
Regular MeetingHudson, OH · December 17, 2020
Minutes
City of Hudson, Ohio
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
Robert Drew, Chair
John Dohner, Vice Chair
Frederick Jahn
Jeffrey Minar
Louis Wagner
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Amanda Davey, Associate Planner
Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:30 PM Via Video-Conference & Live-Stream
I. Call to Order
Chairman Drew called to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals at 7:30
p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.
Present: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
II. Roll Call
III. Identification, by Chairman, of Amanda Davey, Associate Planner and Nick Sugar,
City Planner
IV. Swearing in of Staff and Audience Addressing the Board.
Mr. Sugar and Ms. Davey were placed under oath by Chair Drew.
V. Approval of Minutes
A. BZBA Minutes of Previous Board of Zoning & Building Appeals Meeting:
11-19-2020 November 19, 2020.
Attachments: 11-19-2020 Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Dohner, seconded by Mr. Wagner, that the November 19, 2020
Minutes be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
VI. Public Hearings - New Business
Chair Drew announced this meeting was available via-public live stream
A. BZBA 2020-1017Variance requests in order to allow a lot consolidation. The
variances are 1] a variance of fifteen (15) feet from the required
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minimum lot width of two hundred (200) feet resulting in a one
hundred and eighty-five (185) foot lot to the north and 2] a variance
of fourteen (14) feet from the required minimum lot width of two
hundred (200) feet resulting in a one hundred and eighty-six (186)
foot lot to the south pursuant to Section 1205.12(d)(4), “Property
Development/Design Standards - Minimum Lot Width” of the City
of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Bradford Nelson, 67 South Hayden Parkway, Hudson, OH
44236. The property owner is Coer Properties, P.O Box 1333, Stow, Ohio
44224 for the properties at 5108 and 5122 Darrow Road District 9 [Darrowville
Commercial Corridor].
Attachments: 20-1017 BZBA Packet
Chair Drew placed the applicant, Mr. Brad Nelson under oath.
Ms. Davey reviewed the staff report for the three parcels on 1.6 acres with two existing buildings. Ms. Davey also
reviewed the staff comments noting the proposal will limit the existing non-conforming issues and the Darrowville
buildings are mentioned in the code which allows for untypical setbacks.
Mr. Nelson explained that inquiries regarding purchasing the properties have been hindered by having two buildings on
one parcel. The requested variance to allow a lot consolidation will divide the parcels with one building on each property,
allowing for greater salability.
The Board questioned the entrances and exits of properties. Staff and Mr. Nelson explained both properties will have
driveways to Route 91. Mr. Nelson also explained that both buildings are occupied, that the granting of the variance
should have no impact on the tenants and the heritage of the existing buildings. The Board and Staff also discussed a lot
consolidation like this which took place in the same area a number of years ago.
Mr. Jahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minar, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence under oath,
reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the personal knowledge of
the property in question, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grants the variances to allow a lot consolidation.
The variances are 1] a variance of fifteen (15) feet from the required minimum lot width of two hundred (200) feet
resulting in a one hundred and eighty-five (185) foot lot to the north and 2] a variance of fourteen (14) feet from the
required minimum lot width of two hundred (200) feet resulting in a one hundred and eighty-six (186) foot lot to the south
pursuant to Section 1205.12(d)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Lot Width” of the City of
Hudson Land Development Code.
The Board finds and concludes:
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variances. However, the
variances are to consolidate three lots into two lots and would separate these buildings and allow for separate
ownership.
2. The variances are insubstantial as from a percentage standpoint the variances are small in relation to the
requirement.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and adjoining properties would not
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suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variances because the board has approved similar variances on
the same side of Darrow Road in the past.
4. The variances would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer, garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the zoning restriction.
6. The applicant's predicament feasibly cannot be resolved through some other method.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice would be done by
granting the variances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
B. BZBA 2020-1051Variance requests in order to allow construction of a self-storage
building. The variances are 1] a variance from the requirement to
provide sidewalks for new development pursuant to Section
1205.11(e)(9)(B)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards -
Pedestrian Amenities/Linkages - Sidewalks”, 2] A variance from the
requirement that the use or building housing such use shall be
located a minimum of five hundred (500) feet away from the lot line
of any residential use in pursuant to Section 1206.02(c)(16),
“Conditional Uses: Special Conditions and Standards - Special
Conditions Addressing Compatibility.” And 3] A variance of eight
(8) feet from the required fifty (50) foot front yard setback resulting
in a forty-two (42) foot front yard setback in pursuant to Section
1205.11(e)(3)(A), “Property Development/Design Standards -
Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Joe Salemi, 10121 Northfield Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. The
property owner is Salemi/Redi Wash Family Limited partnership, 10121 Northfield
Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067 for the properties at 5698 Hudson Drive District 8
[Industrial/Business Park].
Attachments: 2020-1051 BZBA Packet
Ms. Davey reviewed the staff report for a variance request in District 8 on 2.65 acres noting the applicant proposes a
28,270 square foot self-storage building requiring three variances which Ms. Davey reviewed. Ms. Davey noted that
conditional approval has been given by Planning Commission and reviewed the staff considerations regarding the
variances.
Mr. Joe Salemi was sworn in by Chair Drew.
Mr. Salemi explained that he currently owns six, self-storage facilities and has designed the proposed buildings to fit on
the property in the best way possible. He also stated on average less than ten cars per day will visit this type of facility .
Mr. Salemi reviewed the reasons for requesting the variances including: 1) The lack of need and high cost of the sidewalks
in comparison to the proposed business type. 2) His lack of understanding for the requirement of a commercial facility
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being 500-feet from a residence and noting he has many similar facilities located in neighborhoods. 3) Regarding the
50-foot setback, Mr. Salemi noted he has downsized the building size to the minimum.
Mr. Salemi noted this type of facility is needed and in demand by Hudson residences, the high quality of his other facilities
and his belief that this will be an improvement for the property in question.
The Board and Mr. Salemi discussed: 1) The use of the property since the purchase in 2000. 2) Gate controls and maximum
height fencing are at all Mr. Salemi’s facilities. 3) The size of the individual storage rooms. 4) The cost of the sidewalk was
determined by a professional engineer and approved by Hudson Engineering and is being built as determined by the LDC
at a cost greater than the value of the property. 5) The building will have interior roll up doors.
Staff noted there are no sidewalks on Terex Road and it is unknown why the LDC requires a 500-foot separation between
this type of commercial and residential properties. Mr. Sugar also discussed the District 8 standards as they apply to
residentially zoned properties. The storage use of concern in the LDC is likely outdoor storage, as compared to this indoor
storage. Staff noted no residence may be built on this property because of zoning.
The Board discussed the decision by the City of Hudson to have more sidewalks in Hudson, sometimes at the cost of
economic development. Mr. Sugar discussed the sidewalk fund as an alternative to building at the property site. The
Board and Mr. Salemi discussed alternative funding of sidewalks in Hudson. Mr. Salemi commented on the 500-foot
setback and decisions by the courts overruling this ordinance.
The Board discussed the possibility of the applicant funding an alternative sidewalk and then, at a later date, the City
billing the applicant for the cost of the sidewalk in front of the property. The date and details of Mr. Salemi’s purchase of
the property and various transfers of the property within his family was discussed.
The Board discussed the unknown cost of building the sidewalk and any alternatives to building the sidewalk. Mr. Salemi
stated he does not know what a ‘fair’ amount of money to the alternative sidewalk fund would be.
Mr. Salemi requested the application be tabled until more information is gathered.
Mr. Sugar stated that the City Solicitor recommended tying the sidewalk installation requirement to the property, not
placing the money in the alternative sidewalk fund.
The Board and staff discussed if the new salt dome and bus garage were impacted by the 500-foot requirement.
Mr. & Mrs. Dravis, 5682 Hudson Drive, were placed under oath by Chair Drew and commented that Mr. Nathan Monroe,
City of Hudson employee, discussed Mr. Dravis’ property in relation to the 200-foot tank battery setback.
The Board discussed voting on three separate variances as opposed to the application as a whole.
Mr. Salemi requested the application be continued until a later meeting.
Mr. Drew requested more information for the next meeting including: 1) The Georgetown Road sidewalk. 2) The Salt Dome
and Bus Garage setback requirements. 3) Staff verify that Mr. Salemi’s other facilities have not received complaints from
their neighborhood. 4) Verify the cost of the required sidewalk and discuss ‘fair’ amounts of money to contribute to the
alternative sidewalk fund. 5) The cost of a partial sidewalk. 6) The city propose the amount of partial sidewalk. 7) The City
owned frontage on Terex Road up to the City driveway.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
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C. BZBA 2020-961 A request for variances in order to permit construction of an
addition to an attached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of two
(2) feet from the required fifty (50) foot setback resulting in a
forty-eight (48) foot setback pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(5)(C)
(5), “Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks”; and 2] a
variance from the requirement that doors of attached garages shall
not face the street pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(7)(C)(1),
“Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages” of the City of
Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Michael Cantrell with New Creation Builders, 818 E. 73 Street,
Cleveland, Ohio 44103. The property owners are Matthew & Jennifer Dunn, 1904
Weymouth Drive, Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 1904 Weymouth Drive
in District 1 [Suburban Residential Neighborhood].
Attachments: 20-961 BZBA Packet
Mr. Matthew Dunn, homeowner, was sworn in by Mr. Drew.
Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying photos of the property and describing the garage addition, variance
requests and reviewing the staff comments.
Mr. Dunn stated a rear yard garage was considered; however, it would also require a variance. The reason for building the
addition is more space is needed, the garage as is, is too small for the Dunn’s vehicles.
The Board and Mr. Dunn discussed: 1) The size of the addition and detached alternatives which would require additional
driveway. 2) The purpose of the diagonal driveway. 3) The owners desire for a larger garage for additional storage. 4) If all
variances are granted each of the four-bays may be used for parking.
Mr. Jahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minar, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence under
oath, reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the personal
knowledge of the property in question, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grant:
A request for variances in order to permit construction of an addition to an attached garage. The
requests are 1] a variance of two (2) feet from the required fifty (50) foot setback resulting in a
forty-eight (48) foot setback pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(5)(C)(5), “Property Development/Design
Standards - Setbacks”; and 2] a variance from the requirement that doors of attached garages shall not
face the street pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(7)(C)(1), “Building Siting and Orientation - Private
Garages” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The Board finds and concludes:
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variances.
However, due circumstances of this property and previous renovations to the garage the variances will
permit the homeowner to have facilities that will enhance the functionality of the house.
2. The setback variance is insubstantial as it represents a four (4) percent variance. And the garage door
orientation variance is insubstantial because surrounding properties also have front facing garage doors.
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3. The essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and adjoining properties
would not suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variances because there are other properties in
the area with front facing garages.
4. The variances would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer, garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the zoning restriction.
6. The applicant's predicament feasibly cannot be resolved through some other method.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice would be
done by granting the variances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
D. BZBA 2020-1033A request for variances in order to permit construction of a
detached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of ten (10) feet from
the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a five (5)
foot rear yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3),
“Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” ; 2] a variance
of eight (8) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback
resulting in a seven (7) foot side yard setback pursuant to Section
1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards -
Setbacks”; and 3] a variance of one hundred and thirty-four (134)
square feet from the maximum building size of one thousand two
hundred (1,200) square feet resulting in a one thousand three
hundred and thirty-four (1,334) square foot detached garage
pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(5), “Accessory Use Development and
Operational Standards - Maximum building or structure size” of the
City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Rick Hawksley, 160 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44240.
The property owners are Matthew & Jennifer Mitchell, 167 Hudson Street,
Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 167 Hudson Street in District 3 [Outer
Village Residential].
Attachments: 20-1033 BZBA Packet
Mr. Rick Hawksley, architect. and Mr. Matthew Mitchell, homeowner, were sworn in by Chair Drew.
Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying photos of the site, the site plan, describing the project, reasons for
the project, variances and staff comments. Ms. Davey also noted this application was before AHBR on December 16, 2020.
The Board and staff verified the addition does not contain a kitchen or bedrooms and is not intended to be a living facility.
Mr. Hawksley noted AHBR requested the height of the building be reduced to be not higher than the house and to
replicate the dormers on the house, AHBR did not discuss the footprint of the addition. Mr. Hawksley also noted the
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purpose of the addition, why the variances are being requested as well as other changes to structures on the property .
Mr. Mitchell described the rear of the property as very wet and owned by Western Reserve Academy.
The Board and applicants discussed the height of the addition, the permissible limits and the interior height of the dormer
areas. Mr. Hawksley stated a bathroom is desired, however if a condition is placed on the project, he would agree to it. The
Board and applicant also discussed staff comment number six, regarding moving the addition to the rear of the house
which the applicant described as possible but not optimal. The Board discussed the drainage ditch easement which staff
noted has no setback. Mr. Mitchell stated he believes that the structure, from the street, will be hidden.
The Board discussed the need for setback variances and the WRA greenspace behind the property. The Board also
discussed not allowing sewer service to the structure.
Mr. Jahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dohner, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence under oath,
reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the personal knowledge of
the property in question, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approve:
A variance of one hundred and thirty-four (134) square feet from the maximum building size of one thousand
two hundred (1,200) square feet resulting in a one thousand three hundred and thirty-four (1,334) square foot
detached garage pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(5), “Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards -
Maximum building or structure size” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
With two conditions:
1. The accessory structure will not obtain any kitchen or bathroom facilities of any kind.
2. The accessory structure will not have any habitable living space.
The Board finds and concludes:
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variance, however; the
variance would allow for usable garage and storage space and would enhance the property.
2. The variance is insubstantial from a percentage standpoint as it represents eleven (11) percent of the requirement.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and adjoining properties would not
suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variance because there are other accessory structures of similar
size within the area.
4. The variance would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer, garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the zoning restriction.
6. The applicant's predicament feasibly cannot be resolved through some other method.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice would be done by
granting the variance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
The Board requested the applicant speak to the issue of relocating the addition to the rear of the home so that variances
will not be required. Mr. Mitchel requested the Board visit his home to see the reason for the variances. The Board and
applicants discussed the effects of denying the variances and the lack of a strong reason for granting this variance.
Mr. Jeremy Paul, Western Reserve Academy was sworn in by Chair Drew. Mr. Paul stated about 30-feet of the rear of the
property is a drainage ditch. WRA does not object to the rear yard setback being violated.
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Mr. Hawksley noted the garage to be demolished is already in the side yard setback.
Mr. Minar made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dohner, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence
under oath, reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the
personal knowledge of the property in question, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals deny:
Variances in order to permit construction of a detached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of ten
(10) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a five (5) foot rear yard
setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Property Development/Design Standards -
Setbacks”; 2] a variance of eight (8) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback resulting
in a seven (7) foot side yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property
Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variances.
2. The setback variance is substantial as the side yard variance represents fifty-three (53) percent of the
requirement and the rear yard variance represents sixty-six (66) percent of the requirement.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and adjoining
properties would not suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variances.
4. The variances would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer,
garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the zoning restrictions.
6. The applicant's predicament can be feasibly obviated by moving the structure outside of the setbacks.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would not be observed and substantial justice
would not be done by granting the variances as all construction shall obey the setbacks unless there is
a compelling reason why it cannot. Through the Board’s discussion and review of this case, no such
reason has been found.
The motion to deny the variances was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Jahn and Mr. Minar
Nay: 2 - Mr. Drew and Mr. Wagner
E. BZBA 2020-1019A variance request to allow an accessory structure shed to be
located in the side yard when regulations require accessory
structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section
1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use
Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land
Development Code.
The applicant is Jeremy Paul with Western Reserve Academy, 115 College Street,
Hudson, OH, 44236. The property owners are Western Reserve Academy, 197
Hudson Street, Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 73 Hudson Street in
District 4 [Historic Residential Neighborhood].
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Attachments: 20-1019 BZBA Packet
Ms. Davey introduced the application by displaying photos of the placement and site plan of the requested shed in the
side yard of the property. Ms. Davey noted the accessory structure is already built and reviewed the staff comments.
Mr. Jeremy Paul, applicant, stated the requested position will keep the shed out of the greenspace to the north, away from
a high traffic student walkway and he believes is better aesthetically. Mr. Paul stated the shed is easily moved with an
excavator and is built on treated 6 x 6 wood.
Chair Drew stated he observed the shed as placed seems to fit in well with the house.
Mr. Jahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minar, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence under oath,
reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the personal knowledge of
the property in question, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals deny:
A variance request to allow an accessory structure shed to be located in the side yard when regulations require
accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures -
Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The Board finds and concludes;
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variance.
2. The variance is substantial because it is in the side yard when the code requires it be in the rear yard.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered, and adjoining properties would suffer a
substantial detriment as a result of the variance because it does violate the requirement that accessary structures be
in the year yard.
4. The variance would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer, garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property without knowledge of the zoning restriction.
6. The applicant's predicament feasibly can easily be resolved through some other method, as the applicant stated, he is
able to drag the structure to the back.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would not be observed and substantial justice would not be done
by granting the variance.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Mr. Jahn and Mr. Minar
Nay: 3 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew and Mr. Wagner
Mr. Dohner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wagner, after reviewing the application, the hearing of evidence
under oath, reviewing all documentary submissions of interested parties and by taking into consideration the
personal knowledge of the property in question, that the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grant:
A variance request to allow an accessory structure shed to be located in the side yard when
regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section
1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operation
Standards” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
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The Board finds and concludes;
1. The property in question will yield a reasonable return and can be beneficial without the variance. However,
due to the nature of the property and the surrounding properties it makes more sense for the structure to
be located in the side yard.
2. The variance is insubstantial due to the size of the structure and the property being in the middle of a
campus.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and adjoining properties
would not suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variance.
4. The variance would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services, (e.g. water, sewer, garbage).
5. The applicant purchased the property without knowledge of the zoning restriction.
6. The applicant's predicament feasibly can be resolved through some other method. The lot being in a campus
setting it would make more sense to grant the variance.
7. The spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice would be
done by granting the variance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew and Mr. Wagner
Nay: 2 - Mr. Jahn and Mr. Minar
VII. Other Business
Chair Drew thanked Mr. Jahn for his service to the Hudson Community by serving on the BZBA and noted he has termed
out making him ineligible for immediately being reappointed.
Mr. Sugar stated he believes there will be two applications for the January meeting.
BZBA 2021 2021 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals Meeting Schedule
Attachments: BZBA 2021 Meeting Calendar
A motion was made by Mr. Dohner, seconded by Mr. Minar, that the proposed 2021
schedule be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mr. Dohner, Mr. Drew, Mr. Jahn, Mr. Minar and Mr. Wagner
VIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Jahn, seconded by Mr. Dohner, that this be adjourned. The
motion carried by an unanimous vote.
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Robert P. Drew, Chair
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John M. Dohner, Vice Chair
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Joe Campbell, Executive Assistant
Upon approval by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals, 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
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Agenda
City of Hudson, Ohio
CD Meeting Agenda - Final
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
Robert Drew, Chair
John Dohner, Vice Chair
Frederick Jahn
Jeffrey Minar
Louis Wagner
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Amanda Davey, Associate Planner
Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:30 PM Via Video-Conference & Live-Stream
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Identification, by Chairman, of Amanda Davey, Associate Planner and Nick Sugar, City
Planner
IV. Swearing in of Staff and Audience Addressing the Board.
V. Approval of Minutes
A. BZBA 11-19-2020 Minutes of Previous Board of Zoning & Building Appeals Meeting:
November 19, 2020.
Attachments: 11-19-2020 Meeting Minutes
VI. Public Hearings - New Business
Chair Drew announced this meeting was available via-public live stream
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A. BZBA 2020-1017 Variance requests in order to allow a lot consolidation. The variances are
1] a variance of fifteen (15) feet from the required minimum lot width of two
hundred (200) feet resulting in a one hundred and eighty-five (185) foot lot
to the north and 2] a variance of fourteen (14) feet from the required
minimum lot width of two hundred (200) feet resulting in a one hundred and
eighty-six (186) foot lot to the south pursuant to Section 1205.12(d)(4),
“Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Lot Width” of the
City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Bradford Nelson, 67 South Hayden Parkway, Hudson, OH
44236. The property owner is Coer Properties, P.O Box 1333, Stow, Ohio
44224 for the properties at 5108 and 5122 Darrow Road District 9 [Darrowville
Commercial Corridor].
Attachments: 20-1017 BZBA Packet
B. BZBA 2020-1051 Variance requests in order to allow construction of a self-storage building.
The variances are 1] a variance from the requirement to provide sidewalks
for new development pursuant to Section 1205.11(e)(9)(B)(1), “Property
Development/Design Standards - Pedestrian Amenities/Linkages -
Sidewalks”, 2] A variance from the requirement that the use or building
housing such use shall be located a minimum of five hundred (500) feet
away from the lot line of any residential use in pursuant to Section
1206.02(c)(16), “Conditional Uses: Special Conditions and Standards -
Special Conditions Addressing Compatibility.” And 3] A variance of eight
(8) feet from the required fifty (50) foot front yard setback resulting in a
forty-two (42) foot front yard setback in pursuant to Section 1205.11(e)(3)
(A), “Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” of the City of
Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Joe Salemi, 10121 Northfield Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. The
property owner is Salemi/Redi Wash Family Limited partnership, 10121 Northfield
Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067 for the properties at 5698 Hudson Drive District 8
[Industrial/Business Park].
Attachments: 20-1051 BZBA Packet
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C. BZBA 2020-961 A request for variances in order to permit construction of an addition to an
attached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of two (2) feet from the
required fifty (50) foot setback resulting in a forty-eight (48) foot setback
pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(5)(C)(5), “Property Development/Design
Standards - Setbacks”; and 2] a variance from the requirement that doors
of attached garages shall not face the street pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)
(7)(C)(1), “Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages” of the City of
Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Michael Cantrell with New Creation Builders, 818 E. 73 Street,
Cleveland, Ohio 44103. The property owners are Matthew & Jennifer Dunn,
1904 Weymouth Drive, Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 1904 Weymouth
Drive in District 1 [Suburban Residential Neighborhood].
Attachments: 20-961 BZBA Packet
D. BZBA 2020-1033 A request for variances in order to permit construction of a detached
garage. The requests are 1] a variance of ten (10) feet from the required
fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a five (5) foot rear yard
setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Property
Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” ; 2] a variance of eight (8) feet
from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback resulting in a seven (7)
foot side yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property
Development/Design Standards - Setbacks”; and 3] a variance of one
hundred and thirty-four (134) square feet from the maximum building size
of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet resulting in a one
thousand three hundred and thirty-four (1,334) square foot detached
garage pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(5), “Accessory Use Development
and Operational Standards - Maximum building or structure size” of the
City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Rick Hawksley, 160 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44240.
The property owners are Matthew & Jennifer Mitchell, 167 Hudson Street,
Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 167 Hudson Street in District 3 [Outer
Village Residential].
Attachments: 20-1033 BZBA Packet
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E. BZBA 2020-1019 A variance request to allow an accessory structure shed to be located in
the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located
in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory
Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards”
of the City of Hudson Land Development Code.
The applicant is Jeremy Paul with Western Reserve Academy, 115 College Street,
Hudson, OH, 44236. The property owners are Western Reserve Academy, 197
Hudson Street, Hudson, OH, 44236 for the property at 73 Hudson Street in
District 4 [Historic Residential Neighborhood].
Attachments: 20-1019 BZBA Packet
VII. Other Business
BZBA 2021 2021 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals Meeting Schedule
Attachments: BZBA 2021 Meeting Calendar
VIII. Adjournment
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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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