About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Hudson, OH
- Meeting Date
- October 14, 2026
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
21 items on the agenda.
Call To Order•Item I
Call To Order
Roll Call•Item A
AHBR 8931 Architectural & Historic Board of Review Board - Board Member Attendance Determination.
Public Comment•Item III
Public Comment
Consent Applications•Item a)
Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Consent Applications•Item a)
Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Old Business•Item a)
Staff notes this application was tabled at the September 23, 2026 AHBR meeting.
Old Business•Item b)
During the meeting, the applicant expressed a willingness to explore potential modifications to the existing door that has been installed to better align with the surrounding historic district. Following the meeting, staff provided the applicant with contact information for HHA and Cleveland Restoration Society to see if they could offer technical guidance. Additionally, staff reached out to these organizations separately and asked if they could provide recommendations on how to modify the replacement door for better compatibility with the historic district. The applicant requested the full responses be included with the agenda attachments.
Old Business•Item c)
Staff has prepared the attached memo with case overview and recommendations.
New Business•Item a)
Section V-5 (c)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards states that signs should be fabricated on and of materials that are of permanent quality, good durability and are complimentary to the building of which they become a part. Question if the proposed aluminum and vinyl wall and hanging sign material is compatible with surrounding signs. Staff recommends the sign be constructed of High Density Urethane (HDU) or wood with routed letters, similar to the other surrounding signs within the historic district.
New Business•Item b)
Suggest the applicant reduce the number of colors incorporated into the proposed design for better readability and visual clarity.
New Business•Item a)
Staff notes this application received informal review at the August 12, 2026 AHBR meeting.
New Business•Item b)
Staff notes this application received approval for a side yard setback variance from the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals at the September 30, 2026 meeting.
New Business•Item c)
Appendix 1(2) of the Secretary of Interior Standards states the historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. Additionally, Appendix 1(5) of the Secretary of Interior Standards states “Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved.” Staff notes the applicant is proposing to remove the existing side porch to accommodate the new roof structure. Staff notes a historic porch would be removed to accommodate the new proposed parking area.
New Business•Item d)
Submit product spec sheets of all proposed exterior materials.
New Business•Item a)
Section IV-4 (h)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states that additions should be designed to be compatible with the main structure by incorporating materials and a foundation to match. Question if full foundation is needed under proposed screened porch as the screen porch does not appear visually supported by the paneling. Suggest removal of additional boral paneling on right side elevation.
New Business•Item a)
Section III-1(g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state that Large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Revise left and right side elevations to better meet this requirement.
New Business•Item b)
Verify proposed column width on front porch addition.
New Business•Item c)
Verify proposed foundation to match existing
New Business•Item d)
Verify proposed roofing material to match existing
New Business•Item a)
Staff notes the proposed scope of work includes the removal of existing windows and installation of new first story glazing systems on west elevation, two proposed awnings on west elevation, new entry door and storefront glazing system on west and south side elevation bump out, relocation of existing exterior lighting on west side elevation, and proposed window replacement on second story south side elevation. Staff notes the proposed building signage is not part of this application.
New Business•Item b)