Hudson public meetings in 2020

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-12-17 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance requests. These include a lot consolidation on Darrow Road, a self-storage building on Hudson Drive, and garage additions or structures on Weymouth Drive, Hudson Street, and 73 Hudson Street. The board will also approve minutes from the November 19 meeting and review the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Variance for lot consolidation at 5108 and 5122 Darrow Road (15-ft and 14-ft lot width reductions)
• Variance for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (sidewalk, 500-ft residential distance, and 8-ft setback reductions)
• Variance for attached garage addition at 1904 Weymouth Drive (2-ft setback reduction, garage door facing street)
• Variance for detached garage at 167 Hudson Street (10-ft rear and 8-ft side setback reductions, 134 sq ft size increase)
• Variance for shed in side yard at 73 Hudson Street (Western Reserve Academy)

The Board approved several zoning variances for lot consolidation and residential garage projects. A request for a self-storage facility was continued to a later meeting for more information, and certain setback variances for a detached garage were denied.

• Approved lot consolidation variances for 5108 and 5122 Darrow Road (5-0)
• Continued variance request for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (5-0)
• Approved garage addition setback and orientation variances at 1904 Weymouth Drive (5-0)
• Approved building size variance for detached garage at 167 Hudson Street (5-0)
• Denied rear and side yard setback variances for detached garage at 167 Hudson Street (3-2)
• Approved side yard shed location variance for Western Reserve Academy at 73 Hudson Street (3-2)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (5-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-12-7 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including a waste plan, stormwater update, and Keep America Beautiful 2021 plan. The agenda is largely informational, with reports and subcommittee updates, and no formal votes or decisions are listed.

• ReWorks Waste Plan presentation by Marcie Kress
• Stormwater Update by Brad Kosco
• Keep America Beautiful 2021 Plan by Mike Mennett
• Recycling Survey discussion
• 2021 Meeting Schedule proposed for January discussion

The committee approved the minutes from their November 2, 2020, meeting. Members also received updates on the ReWorks Solid Waste Plan, a stream restoration project near Brandywine Creek, and Keep Ohio Beautiful's 2021 plans.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2020 meeting

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-11-19 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is meeting to consider one public hearing item: a variance request from Jacob Fischer and Rebecca L. Delgado to build a 1,056-square-foot detached garage at 5411 Hudson Drive. The garage would enlarge a nonconforming single-family use by 50 percent, exceeding the 25 percent limit in the city's Land Development Code. The board will also approve minutes from its October 15, 2020 meeting.

• Variance request BZBA 2020-970 for a 1,056 sq ft detached garage at 5411 Hudson Drive, exceeding the 25% enlargement limit for nonconforming uses
• Property in District 8 (Industrial/Business Park)
• Applicants: Jacob Fischer and Rebecca L. Delgado
• Approval of October 15, 2020 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance request to enlarge a nonconforming single-family use at 5411 Hudson Drive by constructing a 1,056 square foot detached garage, resulting in a 50% enlargement, exceeding the standard 25% limit. The approval was unanimous (5-0) with conditions that the garage be used only for storage, not living space, and that findings from a prior 2018 case apply. The board also approved the October 15, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention) and discussed the December agenda, noting a solar panel project at the Episcopal Church would not be considered then.

• Approved variance BZBA 2020-970A for detached garage at 5411 Hudson Drive (5-0)
• Condition: garage used only for storage, not living space
• Condition: findings from October 18, 2018 case 2018-32 apply
• Approved October 15, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed December agenda with four items; solar panel project at Episcopal Church deferred

Planning Commission on 2020-11-09 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use requests, including a text and zoning map amendment for senior housing overlay on Hudson Drive, a conditional use for a self-storage facility, and a compatibility review for an 11-lot subdivision. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Text and zoning map amendment for Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay on parcels 3001315 and 3001316 (Hudson Dr)
• Conditional use request for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive (Parcel #3002013)
• Compatibility review for 11-lot single-family subdivision on Norton Road
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2020 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a zoning map and text amendment for senior housing on Hudson Drive. The commission also approved a conditional use request for a self-storage facility and a compatibility review for a new 11-lot subdivision.

• Recommended City Council approve zoning map and text amendments for senior housing on Hudson Drive (4-3)
• Approved conditional use request for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive (7-0)
• Approved compatibility review for 11-lot single-family subdivision on Norton Road (7-0)
• Approved October 12, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-11-2 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including a presentation on the city's winter salting and brine program, an environmental activities report, and a recycling survey. The committee will also receive subcommittee reports on sustainability, recycling, communication, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and storm water education. Public comments submitted by email will be read aloud.

• Winter Salting & Brine Program presentation by Eric Hutchinson
• Environmental Activities Report
• Recycling Survey discussion
• Subcommittee reports: Sustainability, Recycling/Trash, Communication/Education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, Storm Water/Watershed Education
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2020 meeting

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved the minutes of its 10/5/2020 meeting as submitted. The rest of the meeting was informational: a Public Works presentation on the city's brine well and winter salting, subcommittee updates, and planning for recycling education and 2021 storm water requirements. No substantive motions, votes, or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the 10/5/2020 EAC meeting as submitted

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-10-15 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a fence height variance at 2616 Middleton Road, a solar panel placement variance in the Historic District at 21 Aurora Street, and an accessory structure size variance at 1909 Norton Road. The board will also approve minutes from its September 17 and September 24 meetings.

• Variance for 2-foot fence height increase (to 6 feet) at 2616 Middleton Road
• Variance to allow solar panel on front-facing roof at 21 Aurora Street (Historic District)
• Variance for 362 sq ft over accessory structure limit (to 1,562 sq ft) for detached garage at 1909 Norton Road
• Approval of minutes from September 17 and September 24, 2020 meetings

Planning Commission on 2020-10-12 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new commercial building at 25 Milford Drive and a request to amend the Land Development Code for senior housing. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 14, 2020, meeting.

• Site plan request for a 4,800 square foot commercial building at 25 Milford Drive
• Text amendment request for Section 1205.11(f)(1)A Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay
• Zoning map amendment to change parcels 3001315 and 3001316 from Industrial/Business Park to HB Senior Housing Overlay

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new 4,800-square-foot commercial building at 25 Milford Drive, subject to seven conditions including sidewalk revisions, landscaping, lighting, and curbing. The commission also continued a zoning text and map amendment request for properties on Hudson Drive to the November meeting, allowing the applicant to revise the proposal.

• Approved site plan for 4,800 sq ft commercial building at 25 Milford Drive with conditions (7-0)
• Continued zoning text and map amendment for Hudson Drive parcels to November meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2020 meeting with addition of adjournment time (6-0, 1 abstention)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-10-5 7:30PM

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including a recycling survey and the conclusion of the 2020 Green on the Green program. The agenda includes public comments, subcommittee reports, and routine approvals, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of composting webinar, Trash Dash, and barrel pick-up as part of Green on the Green
• Review of recycling survey results
• Reports from five subcommittees: Sustainability, Recycling/Trash, Communication/Education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and Storm Water/Watershed Education
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2020 meeting

The committee held a meeting on October 5, 2020, to review subcommittee reports and discuss environmental initiatives. The agenda included updates on the Green on the Green event and a recycling survey, but the provided minutes do not record any formal votes or final decisions.

• No formal actions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-09-24 7:30 PM - Special Meeting

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on two requests to expand nonconforming uses. One request seeks additional seating and expanded outdoor hours at North End, and the other seeks to enlarge a fireworks storage area. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval and staff introductions.

• BZBA 2020-612: Request for non-conforming use for additional seating capacity and expanded outdoor seating hours at North End, 7542 Darrow Road
• BZBA 2020-49: Request for enlargement of nonconforming use to expand fireworks storage area at 7041 Darrow Road
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The Board approved a request to enlarge the non-conforming use of the North End Restaurant and Wine Bar to allow additional outdoor seating with specific operational conditions. A separate request for fireworks storage expansion was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved outdoor dining expansion at 7542 Darrow Road with conditions on seating, hours, lighting, and music (3-2)
• Approved request to withdraw application BZBA 2020-49 for fireworks storage expansion at 7041 Darrow Road (5-0)

Park Board

The supplied document is the agenda for the Hudson Park Board meeting of 2020-09-21, not a record of actions taken. It lists items including approval of the 07/20/2020 minutes, reports, and committee updates, but records no votes, approvals, denials, or dollar figures. No substantive decisions are documented in this text.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-09-17 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance (5-0) allowing a water well instead of required public water for a new house at 2741 Last Valley Lane, with a condition to tap into public water if it becomes available. The board also continued case 2020-612 for North End outdoor seating to September 27, 2020, and approved minutes from August 20 and August 27, 2020 meetings.

• Approved variance for water well at 2741 Last Valley Lane (5-0), with condition to connect to public water if available
• Continued BZBA 2020-612 (North End outdoor seating) to September 27, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved August 20, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2020-09-14 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from August 10, 2020, and review new business items. The agenda includes a Special Projects Review covering the 2020 Future Trends Report, the 2020 Connectivity Plan Update, and Historic District Expansion survey results. No specific public hearings with case numbers are listed in the provided text, though the agenda outlines the standard hearing procedure.

• Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2020 meeting
• Review of the 2020 Future Trends Report
• Review of the 2020 Connectivity Plan Update and August feedback summary
• Review of Historic District Expansion survey results

The Planning Commission held a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions. They reviewed the Future Trends 2020 report, the 2020 Connectivity Plan update, and Historic District Expansion survey results. The minutes from the August 10, 2020 meeting were approved as amended. No public hearings or public comments were held.

• Approved August 10, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed Future Trends 2020 report (no action)
• Discussed 2020 Connectivity Plan update (no action)
• Discussed Historic District Expansion survey results (no action)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-9-10 7:30PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will review engineering project updates, including the SR 91 North Turn Lane and Valley View Storm Water Pond projects, and discuss a working draft of development recommendations. They will also hear public comments and receive subcommittee reports.

• SR 91 North Turn Lane Project update
• Darrow Park Ditch Clearing Project update
• Brandywine Creek Trib, EPA 319 Grant Project update
• Valley View Storm Water Pond (at Ohio Turnpike) update
• Discussion of EAC Development Recommendations working draft

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved its August 3, 2020 minutes as submitted and voted to submit a working draft of development recommendations to City Council; Council Liaison Chris Foster will share the document at the next Council meeting. The committee also received updates on several engineering projects, including a $200,000 EPA 319 grant for Brandywine Creek Trib stream restoration, a $1.7 million grant for Barlow Community Center dam and lake improvements, and a grant-funded stormwater pond at the Ohio Turnpike. Members discussed virtual Green on the Green events (a 9/16 composting webinar, a 9/26 rain barrel pickup, and a plogging litter event) and agreed to set up a Google Drive for collaboration. The meeting adjourned at 9:18, with the next meeting set for Monday, October 5, 2020.

• Approved minutes of the 8/3/2020 EAC meeting as submitted
• Moved to submit the development recommendations working draft to Council; committee unanimously agreed
• Agreed to establish a Google Drive for committee organization and collaboration

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-08-27 7:30 PM - Special Meeting

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on three variance requests. The board will consider requests for a shed at 5971 Eastham Way, a spa and pergola at 1904 Weymouth Drive, and a garage addition at 20 Baldwin Street. Public comments can be emailed by 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.

• BZBA 2020-556: Variance for 9-foot rear and 2-foot side yard setback reductions for a detached shed at 5971 Eastham Way
• BZBA 2020-614: Variance to allow spa and pergola in side yard at 1904 Weymouth Drive
• BZBA 2020-623: Variance to allow garage addition in side yard at 20 Baldwin Street

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variance requests for residential accessory structures. One request for a spa variance was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved variances for a detached shed at 5971 Eastham Way (5-0)
• Approved variance for a pergola in a side yard at 1904 Weymouth Drive (5-0)
• Withdrew request for a spa variance at 1904 Weymouth Drive (5-0)
• Approved variances for a detached garage addition at 20 Baldwin Street (5-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-08-20 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two specific requests. These include a height variance for a storage barn and an expansion of outdoor seating capacity and hours at North End.

• Variance request for a 22-foot storage barn at 1315 Connecticut Woods Drive
• Request for additional seating capacity and expanded outdoor hours at North End, 7542 Darrow Road
• Approval of July 16, 2020, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a 22-foot-tall accessory structure (storage barn) at 1315 Connecticut Woods Drive, exceeding the 18-foot limit by 4 feet. The vote was 4-1, with Mr. Dohner dissenting. The Board also continued a request from North End Market for expanded outdoor seating and hours to the September 17, 2020 meeting.

• Approved 4-foot height variance for accessory structure at 1315 Connecticut Woods Dr (4-1)
• Continued North End Market non-conforming use expansion request to Sept 17, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved July 16, 2020 BZBA minutes with one edit (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2020-08-10 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two site plan requests: a new office building at 695 Boston Mills Road and an addition at 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 13 meeting and take public comments by email.

• Site plan for new office building at 695 Boston Mills Road (Parcel #3203767)
• Site plan for addition at 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway (Parcel #3009710)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 13, 2020 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. meeting day

The Planning Commission approved site plans for a new corporate headquarters and a warehouse addition. Both approvals were subject to conditions outlined in staff reports.

• Approved site plan for 43,200 sq ft office building at 695 Boston Mills Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 62,000 sq ft warehouse addition at 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-08-03 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will discuss a proposed recycling survey and clarify information about a single-hauler trash collection plan presented to Council on July 14. Members will also review a draft environmental data webpage and consider alternatives to dashboards. The meeting is procedural, with subcommittee reports and updates on prior items like Green on the Green.

• Discussion of proposed recycling survey
• Review of draft environmental data webpage and dashboard alternatives
• Updates on Green on the Green videos and posts
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The committee approved the minutes from the July 6, 2020 meeting. Members discussed recycling costs, virtual education programs for 'Green on the Green', and the desire to provide formal recommendations for the Downtown Phase II development.

• Approved minutes of EAC meeting on 7/6/2020

Park Board

The Hudson Park Board approved the minutes of its May 18, 2020 meeting (6-0) and adjourned at 8:33 p.m. (6-0). By general consensus, the board agreed to proceed with cost estimates for a dog park at Colony Park, following a committee recommendation. The board also heard updates on the Park Master Plan, which is expected to be ready for public discussion at the November Park Board meeting, and on field, dock, and skate park work. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved May 18, 2020 meeting minutes, with Shannon Navy added to the letterhead (6-0)
• By general consensus, proceed with estimates for a dog park at Colony Park
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-07-16 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a request for variances to permit grading within a stream corridor setback for a commercial addition at 5640 Hudson Industrial Parkway. The variances allow a zero-foot setback from the required 30-foot stream corridor and permit disturbance of vegetation within the stream corridor. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved variances for grading within stream corridor setback (4-0)
• Approved June 18, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission on 2020-07-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan request for a large industrial building addition. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comments. The only specific case listed is PC 2020-397, which involves expanding an existing facility in the 8-Industrial/Commercial District.

• Site plan request PC 2020-397 for a 49,477 square foot addition to an existing 80,975 square foot building at 5640 Hudson Industrial Parkway
• Total resulting square footage of 130,452 for the property located in Parcel #300920, District 8-Industrial/Commercial District

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 49,477 square foot addition to the existing 80,975 square foot building at 5640 Hudson Industrial Parkway, bringing the total to 130,452 square feet. The approval was with conditions, as recommended by staff and the Industrial Design Subcommittee. The motion carried 5-0, with two members absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2020 meeting.

• Approved site plan for 49,477 sq ft addition at 5640 Hudson Industrial Parkway (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2020 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-07-06 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting via video-conference. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, an update on the Green on the Green event, environmental data, and reports from five subcommittees covering sustainability, recycling, education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and storm water. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2020 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day
• Update on Green on the Green event
• Subcommittee reports: Sustainability, Recycling/Trash, Communication/Education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, Storm Water/Watershed Education

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved its June 1, 2020 minutes as submitted. The committee discussed plans for social media posts for Green on the Green, selecting environmental data for the City's website, and presenting on a single waste hauler structure at the July 14, 2020 Council workshop. The City is working to halt unintended use of plastic meshing downtown, and discretionary spending will likely be paused until June and July financials are reviewed.

• Approved minutes of the 6/1/2020 EAC meeting as submitted
• No other substantive decisions were recorded; remaining items were updates or discussions

Charter Review Commission on 2020-07-01 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review draft recommendations for proposed charter amendments and to review Article IX (Planning), specifically Section 9.02 on the Planning Commission's powers and duties. The commission's recommendation is due to Hudson City Council by July 6, 2020. Public comments are accepted via email or live by request.

• Review of Draft Recommendations for Proposed Charter Amendments (20-0087)
• Review of Article IX, Section 9.02, Planning Commission Powers & Duties (20-0050)
• Approval of draft minutes from June 30, 2020 meeting (20-0092)
• Recommendation due to City Council by July 6, 2020

Charter Review Commission on 2020-06-30 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review draft recommendations for proposed charter amendments and to examine Article IX (Planning), specifically Section 9.02 on the Planning Commission's powers and duties. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes. This is part of the commission's ongoing review of the city charter.

• Review of Draft Recommendations for Proposed Charter Amendments (20-0087)
• Review of Article IX Planning, Section 9.02 Planning Commission Powers & Duties (20-0050)
• Approval of June 24, 2020 meeting minutes (20-0091)
• Public comments accepted via email or live request

The Charter Review Commission reviewed compiled draft amendments to 31 charter sections and made changes to Sections 9.01, 10.01, and 13.02, forwarding the matter to its next meeting. It also reviewed Section 9.02 on Planning Commission powers and duties and forwarded that for further review. No final amendments were adopted; the minutes of the June 24, 2020 meeting were approved as submitted. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved June 24, 2020 draft minutes as submitted
• Reviewed draft charter amendments covering 31 sections; changed Sections 9.01, 10.01, 13.02; forwarded for further consideration
• Reviewed Section 9.02 (Planning Commission powers and duties); forwarded for further review
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-06-24 5:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review Article IX (Planning), specifically Section 9.02 on the Planning Commission's powers and duties, and to consider draft recommendations for proposed charter amendments. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes. The next and final meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2020.

• Review of Article IX, Section 9.02 (Planning Commission powers and duties)
• Draft recommendations for proposed charter amendments (6-22-2020)
• Approval of minutes from May 20 and June 17, 2020 meetings
• Public comments (two periods)

The Commission approved minutes from previous meetings and reviewed draft recommendations for proposed Charter amendments across Articles III, IV, V, and VI. Members reached consensus on several language updates, including publication requirements, salary provisions, and vacancy procedures, while postponing the review of Section 9.02. The Commission also scheduled additional meetings for June 30 and July 1, 2020.

• Approved minutes for May 20 and June 17, 2020
• Scheduled additional meeting for July 1, 2020 at 7 p.m.
• Postponed review of Section 9.02 to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-06-18 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a parking lot at 48 Clinton Street, a rear deck at 1841 Carver Lane, and a rear deck with stream corridor variances at 395 Boston Mills Road. The board will also approve minutes from its May 21 meeting. The meeting will be held via video-conference and live-stream.

• Variance for zero-foot landscaped perimeter for parking lot at 48 Clinton Street (BZBA 2020-374)
• Variance for 19-foot rear yard setback for deck at 1841 Carver Lane (BZBA 2020-370)
• Variances for 40-foot stream corridor setback and disturbance for deck at 395 Boston Mills Road (BZBA 2020-327)
• Approval of May 21, 2020 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variances: a five-foot landscaping variance for a parking lot at 48 Clinton Street, a 31-foot rear yard setback variance for a deck at 1841 Carver Lane, and two stream corridor variances for a deck at 395 Boston Mills Road. All motions passed with majority votes, one with a dissenting vote. The board also approved the May 21, 2020 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved 5-0: Variance for parking lot landscaping at 48 Clinton Street (BZBA 2020-374), with conditions to consult library and add landscaping.
• Approved 4-1: Variance for rear yard deck at 1841 Carver Lane (BZBA 2020-370), with condition to execute landscaping plan; Mr. Dohner dissented.
• Approved 5-0: Variances for stream corridor setbacks and prohibited activity for deck at 395 Boston Mills Road (BZBA 2020-327), with conditions to plant native vegetation and limit construction disturbance.
• Approved 5-0: Minutes of the May 21, 2020 meeting.
• Approved 5-0: Adjournment.

Charter Review Commission on 2020-06-17 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review Article IX of the city charter, which covers planning. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments. No votes on amendments are scheduled; draft amendments will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Review of Article IX (Planning) of the city charter
• Approval of draft minutes from June 3, 2020 meeting
• Public comments on charter review
• Plan to begin review of draft amendments at next meeting

The Commission reviewed most of Article IX regarding planning and zoning. Members reached consensus on incorporating standard template language in several sections and updating the powers and duties of the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.

• Approved June 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Consensus to use standard template language for Sections 9.01, 9.04, and 9.06
• Consensus to adopt recommended language for Section 9.05 regarding property owner hardship
• Consensus to remove open meetings law language from Section 9.05
• Consensus to propose no changes to Sections 9.03, 9.07, and 9.08
• Postponed review of Section 9.02 to the next meeting

Planning Commission on 2020-06-08 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two site plans: a new ~2,452 sq ft building at 48 Clinton Street and the Kilbourne Place final subdivision plan for three single-family lots. The commission will also approve minutes from its February 10, 2020 meeting and take public comments by email.

• Site plan for new ~2,452 sq ft building at 48 Clinton Street (Parcel #3202053)
• Final subdivision plan for Kilbourne Place, 3 lots on cul-de-sac at Kilbourne Drive (Parcel #3009982)
• Approval of draft minutes from February 10, 2020 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email by 4:30 p.m. meeting day

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 2,452 square foot building at 48 Clinton Street and a final subdivision plan for three residential lots at Kilbourne Place. Both approvals include specific conditions regarding stormwater management and city certifications. The commission also approved the minutes from February 10, 2020.

• Approved site plan for 2,452 sq ft building at 48 Clinton Street (7-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plan for Kilbourne Place three-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved February 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0-2)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-06-03 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission will review Articles VIII (Operating and Staff Divisions and Departments), XI (Personnel System), and IX (Planning) at this meeting. The commission will also consider deferred items and begin reviewing draft changes at its next meeting on June 17.

• Review of Article VIII: Operating and Staff Divisions and Departments
• Review of Article XI: Personnel System
• Review of Article IX: Planning
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting date
• Next meeting scheduled for June 17 to begin review of draft changes

The Charter Review Commission met on June 3, 2020 and reached consensus on several proposed Charter amendments, including changing the Tree Commission composition to 5-7 members and removing a sentence about its powers. It also agreed to raise Council member compensation to $80 per meeting for up to four meetings per month, require the City Manager's financial report 60 days after the fiscal year, and not pursue changes to super-majority voting. The Commission decided not to add the Environmental Awareness Committee or any other boards to the Charter, and it deferred review of Article IX, Planning, to its next meeting on June 17, 2020.

• Consensus to propose Tree Commission composition of 5-7 members and remove the sentence 'The Tree Commission shall have such powers and duties as provided by Council'
• Consensus in favor of amending Council member compensation to $80 per meeting for up to four meetings and workshops per month
• Consensus to agree with City Manager's recommendation that the financial report be provided 60 days after the end of each fiscal year
• Consensus not to pursue any amendments regarding super-majority voting requirements
• Consensus not to add the Environmental Awareness Committee or any other boards or commissions to the Charter
• Consensus against proposing a Charter amendment regarding advisory committees
• Consensus against adding a new Section 4.05 on the Mayor's interaction with administrative service; Mr. Wass withdrew his proposal
• Consensus to leave Section 3.12 intact concerning Council's interaction with administrative service

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-06-01 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting virtually to discuss environmental initiatives, including a report on single-hauler trash collection research and the status of merchant recycling bins. The agenda is largely routine, with subcommittee updates and public comments, and no major decisions are listed.

• Single Hauler Research Findings report from Recycling/Trash Subcommittee
• Merchant Recycling Bin Status update under Old Business
• Virtual Green on the Green event discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2020 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The committee approved the minutes from its May 4, 2020, meeting. Members also discussed transitioning the biennial Green on the Green event to a virtual format and reviewed status updates on various subcommittee projects, including recycling and litter initiatives.

• Approved May 4, 2020, meeting minutes

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-05-21 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved two variances: one allowing a detached garage in the side yard at 1427 Hines Hill Road (4-1), and another reducing the driveway setback to one foot at 7598 Woodland Avenue (4-1). Both approvals included conditions to mitigate impacts. The board also agreed to recommend keeping the board size at five members to the Charter Review Commission.

• Granted variance for side-yard detached garage at 1427 Hines Hill Road (4-1)
• Granted 2-foot driveway setback variance at 7598 Woodland Avenue (4-1)
• Approved minutes from April 23 and April 30 special meetings (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to respond to Charter Review Commission on board size

Charter Review Commission on 2020-05-20 6:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to the city charter, focusing on Article IV (The Mayor), Article VIII (Operating and Staff Divisions and Departments), Article XI (Personnel System), and Article IX (Planning). The commission will hear a scheduled presentation from Mayor Shubert on the mayor article and take public comments by email or live request.

• Scheduled presentation by Mayor Shubert on Article IV, The Mayor
• Review of Article VIII, Sections 8.05-8.08 (Operating and Staff Divisions and Departments)
• Review of Article XI (Personnel System)
• Review of Article IX (Planning)
• Public comments accepted via email by 4:30 p.m. or live request by 3:30 p.m.

The Charter Review Commission approved the minutes from its May 6, 2020, meeting. The Commission heard a presentation from Mayor Shubert regarding proposed Charter amendments and discussed potential changes to Article VIII, specifically regarding municipal parks. No substantive changes were finalized, and several items were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved May 6, 2020, meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board approved the minutes from their February 27, 2020, meeting following a requested amendment regarding a traffic study at Middleton Park. The board also discussed various park maintenance updates, committee reports, and confirmed that there will be no concession stand at Barlow Farm Park this year.

• Approved February 27, 2020, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (7-0)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-05-06 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss several articles of the city charter, including amendments, annexation, merger, general provisions, operating divisions, personnel, and planning. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Article XIII (Amendments to Charter)
• Review of Article XIV (Annexation)
• Review of Article XV (Merger)
• Review of Article XVI (General Provisions)
• Review of Articles VIII, IX, and XI (Operating Divisions, Planning, Personnel)

The Charter Review Commission reviewed several Charter articles and reached consensus on proposed changes to Article VIII, Section 8.03 (City Solicitor) and Section 13.02 (Charter Review Commission). It approved the April 29, 2020 minutes as submitted and agreed to move the next meeting to 6 p.m. on May 20, 2020. Consideration of Articles XI and IX and Sections 8.05 through 8.08 was forwarded to the next meeting. No final votes on Charter amendments were taken.

• Approved April 29, 2020 minutes as submitted (no changes)
• Consensus to defer Article XIII, Section 13.01 (super-majority) until all super-majority sections are reviewed
• Consensus favoring a range for the number of Charter Review Commission members and a longer time-frame (Section 13.02)
• Consensus on Article VIII, Section 8.03 changes: Manager or Council may request a written legal opinion; typo fix 'corrections' to 'correctness'; City Solicitor shall draft proposed legislation on request of the City Manager, Council members, or the Mayor
• Consensus to consider draft housekeeping language for Sections 8.04, 8.06, and 8.07
• No changes proposed to Article XVI (General Provisions)
• Consideration of Article XI (Personnel System) forwarded to next meeting
• Consideration of Article IX (Planning) forwarded to next meeting

Environmental Awareness Committee 2020-05-04 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee, a Council-appointed volunteer board, will meet via video-conference to approve minutes from its March 2 meeting, hear public comments submitted by email, and discuss Green on the Green and waste haulers. Subcommittee reports will cover sustainability, recycling/trash, communication/education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and storm water/watershed education. No votes on specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the 3/2/2020 EAC meeting
• Discussion of Green on the Green
• Discussion of waste haulers
• Subcommittee reports on sustainability, recycling/trash, communication/education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and storm water/watershed education

The Environmental Awareness Committee voted to suspend the physical Green on the Green 2020 event due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. The committee will explore virtual alternatives and research waste hauler options for City Council.

• Approved minutes of 3/2/2020 meeting
• Voted unanimously to suspend physical Green on the Green 2020 event

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-04-30 7:30 PM - *Special Meeting*

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved two variances for a $100,000 project to install a 190-foot boulder wall and plant native vegetation along Brandywine Creek at 65, 73, and 79 Brandywine Drive, with conditions requiring approval from the City Engineering Department and Flood Plain Administrator. The board also approved a request to reduce a nonconforming accessory structure at 7005 Walters Road by 43%, from 1,614.9 to 928.05 square feet, in a 4-1 vote. Minutes from the February 20, 2020 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved variances for Brandywine Creek erosion project at 65, 73, 79 Brandywine Drive (5-0), with conditions
• Approved 43% reduction of nonconforming structure at 7005 Walters Road (4-1)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-04-29 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss several articles of the city charter, including those on nominations and elections, removal of appointees, initiative and referendum, amendments, annexation, merger, and general provisions. The meeting is held via video-conference with public comments accepted by email. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2020.

• Review of Article VII (Nominations, Elections & Qualifications)
• Review of Article X (Removal of Appointees)
• Review of Article XII (Initiative, Referendum and Recall)
• Review of Article XIV (Annexation) and Article XV (Merger)
• Public comments accepted via email by 4:30 p.m. on meeting date

The Charter Review Commission approved its April 15 minutes without changes and reviewed proposed amendments to four Charter articles. It reached consensus on amendments to Article VII (elections and qualifications) and Article X (removal of appointees), and concurred with clarifying language in Article XII on referendums. Consideration of Articles XIII, XIV, XV and XVI was forwarded to the next meeting, scheduled for May 6, 2020. No final votes on Charter amendments were taken; the Commission's work remains in the review and drafting stage.

• Approved April 15, 2020 meeting minutes as submitted
• Consensus to pursue amendments to Article VII, including changing 'district' to 'designated area' and further consideration of a residency requirement drafted by Mr. Hunt
• Consensus against a proposed amendment on plurality, rank-order and runoff elections
• Consensus to consider an Article X amendment on removal of appointees similar to the Council removal procedure
• Article XII: no changes to initiative (12.01); concurred with clarifying referendum language (12.02); consensus for Mr. Hunt to draft recall language (12.03)
• Articles XIII, XIV, XV and XVI forwarded to the next meeting
• Adjourned at 9:01 p.m. (9-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-04-23 7:30 PM - *Special Meeting*

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is holding a special video-conference meeting to consider two variance requests. One request seeks to allow private septic systems instead of public sewer for a property split into two parcels with new homes at 1415 Middleton Road. The other seeks a reduced side yard setback to build an attached three-car garage at 226 College Street.

• Variance request BZBA 2020-119: allow private septic systems to split parcel and build two new homes at 1415 Middleton Road
• Variance request BZBA 2020-129: reduce side yard setback from 35 to 19 feet for attached three-car garage at 226 College Street
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting held via video-conference and live-stream on Hudson Community Television

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a parcel at 1415 Middleton Road to be split into two lots served by private septic systems instead of public sewer, with a condition to connect to public sewer if it becomes available. The board also approved a side-yard setback variance for a three-car garage at 226 College Street. Both decisions were made during a special video-conference meeting held under HB 197.

• Approved variance for septic systems at 1415 Middleton Road (5-0)
• Approved 16-foot side yard setback variance for garage at 226 College Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2020 with one edit (4-0, 1 abstention)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-04-15 7:00 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting via video-conference to review Articles V through IX of the city charter, covering the Manager, Finances, Nominations/Elections/Qualifications, Operating and Staff Divisions, and Planning. The commission will also approve draft minutes from its April 1 meeting and take public comments by email. The next meeting date is to be determined due to a scheduling conflict.

• Review of Article V (The Manager)
• Review of Article VI (Finances)
• Review of Article VII (Nominations, Elections & Qualifications)
• Review of Article VIII (Operating and Staff Divisions and Departments)
• Review of Article IX (Planning)

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2020 meeting and discussed proposed amendments to Articles V and VI of the City Charter. Members scheduled additional meetings for April 29, May 20, and June 24, 2020. The Commission also agreed to allow public participation in future virtual meetings by advance request.

• Approved April 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled April 22 meeting to April 29, 2020
• Scheduled additional meetings for May 20 and June 24, 2020
• Authorized public participation in future virtual meetings
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-04-01 7:30 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting by video-conference to review several articles of the city charter, including those covering the Council, Mayor, Manager, Finances, and Nominations/Elections. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its February and March meetings. Public comments are accepted by email before the meeting.

• Review of Article III (The Council), Sections 3.07 through 3.13
• Review of Article IV (The Mayor)
• Review of Article V (The Manager)
• Review of Article VI (Finances)
• Review of Article VII (Nominations, Elections & Qualifications)

The Commission reviewed proposed changes to Articles III and IV of the City Charter, focusing on Council powers, vacancies, and the Mayor's role. Most items were deferred for legal guidance or further study; no final amendments to the Charter were adopted.

• Approved February 19 and March 4, 2020 meeting minutes
• Agreed to move future meeting start times to 7 pm
• Deferred decisions on Section 3.07, 3.08, 3.09, 3.11, and 3.13 pending legal guidance
• Deferred consideration of Council compensation (Section 3.10) pending salary survey
• Deferred consideration of Mayor's administrative service (Section 4.05) pending input from Mayor and City Manager

Charter Review Commission on 2020-03-04 7:30 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss specific articles of the city charter, including the Preamble, Name and Boundaries, Form of Government, Council, and Mayor. The commission will also consider scheduling additional meeting dates and plan for future reviews of other charter articles.

• Review of Preamble & Article I (Name and Boundaries)
• Review of Article II (Form of Government and Powers)
• Review of Article III (The Council)
• Review of Article IV (The Mayor)
• Scheduling of additional meeting date(s)

The Charter Review Commission reviewed the Preamble and Articles I, II, and III of the City Charter. Members reached a consensus to remove the specific time requirement for Council's organizational meeting and to modify language regarding general regulations in Section 3.05. The Commission also scheduled two additional meetings for April 22 and May 27, 2020.

• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes to April 1, 2020
• Consensus reached to remove specific time for Council's organizational meeting
• Consensus reached to modify Section 3.05(h) regarding general regulations
• Added meeting dates of April 22 and May 27, 2020
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-03-02 7:30 PM

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to hear from City Arborist Dan Burkholder, receive subcommittee reports, and discuss potential 'repair cafes' at Green on the Green. The agenda is largely routine, with public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• City Arborist Dan Burkholder presentation
• Subcommittee reports: Sustainability, Recycling/Trash, Communication/Environmental Education, Keep Hudson Beautiful, Storm Water/Watershed Education
• Discussion of potential 'repair cafes' at Green on the Green
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2020 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2020, meeting. Members discussed tree canopy preservation, downtown merchant recycling, and plans for the Green on the Green event.

• Approved minutes of EAC meeting on 2/3/2020

Park Board on 2020-02-27 7:00 PM

The Park Board elected Tom King as chairman 5-0 and approved its November 18, 2019 minutes 5-0. Members heard updates on the skate park, Barlow baseball fields, a pollinator meadow, and possible batting cages and a fishing derby, but took no votes on those items. The Board also went into executive session to discuss land acquisition for park purposes and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Elected Tom King as Park Board chairman (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2019 Park Board meeting (5-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss land acquisition for park purposes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. (5-0)
• No vote taken on batting cages at Barlow Farm Park; Board favored hearing more
• No vote taken on a proposed late-May fishing derby by the Hudson Jaycees
• No vote taken on dog park fencing pricing ($30,000 at Barlow Farm Park; $15,000 at Hudson Springs Park)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-02-24 7:30 PM - Special Meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved variances for an accessory shed and a single-family home construction. A request for a second nonresidential wall sign for the Prestige Ballroom Dance Studio was denied.

• Approved variance for accessory structure shed in side yard at 7340 Valley View Road (4-0)
• Approved front and rear yard setback variances for home at 2467 Westwood Circle (4-0)
• Denied variance for additional nonresidential wall sign at 5 Atterbury Blvd (4-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-02-20 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to enlarge a nonconforming use by expanding the additional storage area for fireworks at 7041 Darrow Road. The applicant, Roberto Sorgi, seeks approval under Section 1206.05(e)(1) of the City's Land Development Code. The board will also approve minutes from the January 16, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing on BZBA 2020-49: expansion of fireworks storage at 7041 Darrow Road
• Applicant: Roberto Sorgi; property owner: 7041 Darrow Road LTD
• Property located in District 1 (Suburban Residential Neighborhood)
• Approval of draft minutes from January 16, 2020 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals voted 3-1 to continue the public hearing for American Fireworks' request to expand its nonconforming use by adding 10 fireworks storage containers. The applicant requested the continuance after extensive public comment and discussion. The board will revisit the application at its March 19 meeting.

• Approved January 16, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued BZBA 2020-49 fireworks storage expansion request to March 19 (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-02-19 7:30 PM

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss the city charter, including the Preamble, Articles I-IV. The commission will also hear presentations from elected officials and staff, and consider approving the 2020 meeting schedule.

• Review of Preamble and Article I (Name and Boundaries)
• Review of Article II (Form of Government and Powers)
• Review of Article III (The Council)
• Review of Article IV (The Mayor)
• Approval of 2020 Charter Review Commission Meeting Schedule

The Commission approved a schedule for five upcoming meetings and heard proposed charter amendments from city council members and staff. Review of the Preamble and Articles I through IV was postponed to the March 4 meeting.

• Approved February 5, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved meeting dates for March 4, April 1, April 15, May 6, and June 3, 2020 (8-0)
• Postponed review of Preamble & Article I to March 4, 2020
• Postponed review of Article II to March 4, 2020
• Postponed review of Article III to March 4, 2020
• Postponed review of Article IV to March 4, 2020

Planning Commission on 2020-02-10 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and site plan review for a proposed 7,000-square-foot building addition and parking lot expansion at 1800 Georgetown Road. The applicant, Jason Kekic of Hejduk-Cox and Associates, seeks to enlarge the existing 17,924-square-foot building to 24,924 square feet. The commission will also consider approval of the January 13, 2020 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Site plan review for Case 2020-27: 7,000 sq ft addition to 1800 Georgetown Road, resulting in 24,924 sq ft building
• Parking lot expansion at 1800 Georgetown Road
• Property owner: Zampelli Family Limited Partnership, Hudson, OH
• Permanent Parcel #3007923 in District 8 - Industrial/Business Park
• Approval of draft minutes from January 13, 2020 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 7,000 square foot building addition and parking lot expansion at 1800 Georgetown Road, with conditions including traffic report review and Fire Marshal approval. The motion passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and no public hearings or old business.

• Approved site plan for 7,000 sq ft addition and parking expansion at 1800 Georgetown Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Charter Review Commission on 2020-02-05 7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting

The Hudson Charter Review Commission is holding an organizational meeting to orient members, select a chairperson and secretary, adopt rules, and set a meeting schedule. This is a procedural first meeting with no substantive decisions on charter changes yet.

• Selection of Chairperson and Secretary
• Adoption of Rules
• Meeting Schedule
• Oath of Office

The Charter Review Commission held an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and procedural guidelines. Members took the oath of office and set a preliminary schedule for reviewing city charter articles.

• Elected Robert Kagler as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Kerri Keller as Secretary (8-0)
• Adopted meeting rules by unanimous consent, including the use of Robert's Rules of Order
• Scheduled next meeting for February 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-02-03 7:30 PM

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear from the city engineer and Friends of Hudson Parks, and receive updates on recycling efforts and subcommittee reports. They will also discuss potential 'repair shops' at Green on the Green as new business.

• Approval of minutes from 1/6/2020 meeting
• Presentation by Brad Kosco, City Engineer
• Update from Friends of Hudson Parks
• ReWorks recycling update
• Discussion of potential 'repair shops' at Green on the Green

The committee approved the minutes from the January 6, 2020, meeting. Members discussed stormwater projects with the City Engineer and reviewed recycling diversion goals with ReWorks representatives.

• Approved minutes of 1/6/2020 meeting pending spell check

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2020-01-16 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two new variance requests. One request seeks permission to use a private well instead of public water for a new house, while the other asks to place a shed in a side yard rather than the rear yard. The board will also review staff criteria for sign variances as part of a code update.

• Variance request for private well at 7728 Huntington Road to bypass public water requirement
• Variance request to locate accessory shed in side yard at 7340 Valley View Road
• Staff overview of sign variance criteria for Planning & Zoning Code Update

The Board approved a variance allowing a water well for a new home construction due to the high cost of public water extension. A variance request for a shed location was continued to the February meeting. The Board also elected its officers for the term.

• Elected Robert Drew as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected John Dohner as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2019 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance for water well at 7728 Huntington Road (5-0)
• Continued variance request for shed at 7340 Valley View Road to February meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2020-01-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use and site plan review for a 14-classroom addition to East Woods School with parking lot modifications, and a proposed ordinance amending the city's signage regulations. The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from the November 4, 2019 meeting.

• Conditional Use and Site Plan Review for 14-classroom addition to East Woods School at 120 N. Hayden Parkway
• Parking lot modifications for a central bus lot between McDonald and East Woods Schools
• Proposed Ordinance No. 19-173 amending signage chapters 1207.17, 1213, and Appendix D of the Land Development Code
• Election of officers and approval of November 4, 2019 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a conditional use and site plan for a 14-classroom addition and parking modifications at East Woods School. It also recommended that City Council consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding signage regulations.

• Elected Thomas Harvie as Chair, Ron Stolle as Vice Chair, and David Lehman as Industrial Design SubCommittee representative (Unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2019 meeting minutes with one edit (5-0-2)
• Approved Conditional Use and Site Plan for 14 classrooms and parking at East Woods School with 10 conditions (6-1)
• Recommended Ordinance 19-173 regarding signage code amendments to City Council, subject to further A-Frame signage review (7-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2020-01-06 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to elect a chair, approve prior minutes, and hear public comments. Members will receive subcommittee reports and discuss old business including accounting for water refill station and bottle sales, plus new business on subcommittee assignments and the mission statement.

• Election of a Chair
• Approval of 12-2-19 draft minutes
• Public comments from Jim Squyres, 157 Elm St.
• Accounting review: Water Refill Station/Bottle sales POs and invoices
• Discussion of Mission Statement from Clerk of Council email

The Environmental Awareness Committee adopted a mission statement stating it is a Council-appointed volunteer board that provides environmental recommendations to the City. Jeff Wells was elected chair and Karen Farkas vice chair for 2020, and the December 2, 2019 minutes were approved as submitted. The committee also combined its Sustainable Building Practices and Renewable Energy subcommittees into one called Sustainability, and set its September meeting for Thursday, September 10 because September 7 is Labor Day.

• Elected Jeff Wells as chair and Karen Farkas as vice chair for 2020
• Approved the December 2, 2019 minutes as submitted
• Adopted a mission statement describing the EAC as a Council-appointed volunteer board that makes environmental recommendations to the City (vote favorable)
• Combined the Sustainable Building Practices and Renewable Energy subcommittees into a single 'Sustainability' subcommittee
• Moved the September meeting to Thursday, September 10 because September 7 is Labor Day