Hudson public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-12-16 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two involve wetland setbacks and prohibited activities for properties at 2475 Bramfield Way and 652 Boston Mills Road. The third seeks to allow a loading dock at the front of a building at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway. The board will also approve minutes from its November 18 meeting.

• Variance for grading/fill in wetland and zero-foot setback at 2475 Bramfield Way
• Variance for single-family dwelling with 37-foot wetland setback at 652 Boston Mills Road
• Variance to allow front loading dock at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway
• Approval of draft minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variance requests. Two variances were granted for properties at 2475 Bramfield Way and 652 Boston Mills Road to allow grading/fill and construction within wetland setbacks. A third variance was granted to allow a front-facing loading dock at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Granted variances for grading/fill in wetland and zero-foot setback at 2475 Bramfield Way (5-0)
• Granted variances for construction and 37-foot wetland setback at 652 Boston Mills Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for front-facing loading dock at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2021-12-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use request for a 33-unit townhome development on Darrow Road and a replat of Park Lane for right-of-way dedication. The commission will also consider design changes to a previously approved medical clinic for Western Reserve Hospital at 231 Seasons Road.

• Conditional use request for 33-unit townhome development at parcel 3003001, west side of Darrow Road, south of Stoney Hill Drive
• Replat of Park Lane for right-of-way dedication of permanent parcel #3204009
• Design changes to previously approved medical clinic for Western Reserve Hospital at 231 Seasons Road
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting

The Hudson Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a 33-unit townhome development on Darrow Road, subject to conditions including sidewalk connections, wetland setbacks, and parking verification. The commission also approved a replat for Park Lane right-of-way dedication and accepted design changes for the Western Reserve Hospital medical clinic. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved conditional use for 33-unit townhome development at parcel 3003001 (7-0)
• Approved replat of Park Lane for right-of-way dedication of parcel #3204009 (7-0)
• Approved design changes for Western Reserve Hospital medical clinic at 231 Seasons Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved proclamations for Anglewicz and Chuparkoff for eight years of service (unanimous)

Hudson Board of Education 2021-12-13 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider a resolution to renew the existing 1.5-mill Permanent Improvement Tax Levy, placing it on the May 3, 2022 ballot. The board will also act on the superintendent's resignation, appoint an interim superintendent, and approve various personnel and financial items.

• Resolution to renew 1.5-mill Permanent Improvement Tax Levy for May 3, 2022 election
• Accept resignation of Superintendent Phillip T. Herman effective Feb 18, 2022; employ Steve Farnsworth as Interim Superintendent
• 3% salary increase for Superintendent and Treasurer for 2021-22
• Approve $30,000 contract with Live Nation for graduation at Blossom Music Center
• Approve purchase orders totaling $10,970 (BSN Sports $3,865, KidsLink $7,105)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2021-12-08 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including window replacement at 212 Aurora Street, a projecting sign at 245 North Main Street, a door replacement at 160 Aurora Street, and a bathroom addition at 32 Owen Brown Street. The board also approved new construction and additions at various non-historic properties, and continued a pool house application at 2329 Red Coach Lane. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved consent agenda for sign at 56 Library Street and detached garage at 6488 Canterbury Drive (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 212 Aurora Street with conditions (5-1)
• Approved projecting sign at 245 North Main Street (5-0)
• Continued pool house application at 2329 Red Coach Lane
• Approved door replacement at 160 Aurora Street (5-0)
• Approved deck awning at 7843 Alexandra Drive (5-1)
• Approved bathroom addition at 32 Owen Brown Street (6-0)
• Approved two-story addition with garage at 6776 Pheasants Ridge (6-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-12-6 7:30 PM

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives, including the Climate Action Plan (CAP), recycling programs, and spring litter pickups. The committee is a volunteer board that makes recommendations to the City on environmental matters. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion topics.

• Climate Action Plan (CAP) discussion with greenhouse gas research from volunteer Jim Squyres
• Green on the Green/Earth Week planning
• Downtown merchant recycling program
• Holiday lights recycling program
• Recycling grant and spring litter pickups

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-11-18 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for three variances to allow construction of a 9,373 square foot office and art gallery building. The variances relate to building siting and orientation requirements, including the main entrance facing the street, front wall setback, and continuous wall plane. The applicant is Nate Bailey of Peninsula Architects, and the property owners are Mbi Real Estate, Inc. and the City of Hudson. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for three variances for a 9,373 sq ft office and art gallery building
• Variance from main entrance facing street requirement (Section 1205.08(d)(11)(E)(2))
• Variance from 75% front wall build-to line requirement (Section 1205.08(d)(7)(A)(2))
• Variance from continuous wall plane requirement (Section 1205.08(d)(11)(E)(1))
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved all three requested variances for a new 9,373 square foot office and art gallery building for Peg's Foundation. The variances allow the main entrance to not face the street, reduce the required front wall setback, and waive the continuous wall plane requirement. The board found the variances would benefit the community and not substantially alter the neighborhood. The board also approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved three variances for a new Peg's Foundation office and art gallery building, allowing the main entrance to not face the street, a reduced front wall setback, and a non-continuous front wall plane.
• Approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved the 2022 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals meeting schedule.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Hudson Board of Education 2021-11-15 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider a resolution to amend the district's Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan, making masks optional for grades 9-12 while keeping the K-8 mask requirement and K-12 mask requirement on buses. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including fund transfers, a 7% medical insurance premium increase for 2022, and a roofing project contract. Several personnel actions and policy revisions are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to make masks optional for grades 9-12, keep K-8 mask requirement
• Approve $1,267,500 roofing project for Evamere and East Woods schools
• Approve 7% medical insurance premium increase for 2022
• Approve $1,310,000 transfer for COPS 2004 debt payments
• Approve $100,000 increase to District Student Activity fund

Park Board 2021-11-15 7:00 PM

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear resident input, and receive reports from staff and council. They will discuss committee updates on parks and facilities, review the 5-year financial plan, and consider the Railroad Trail as new business.

• Approval of 9-20-2021 meeting minutes
• Committee reports on tennis/pickleball courts, trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, accessibility
• Old business: 5-year financial plan
• New business: Railroad Trail

The Park Board approved the minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting. The board discussed tennis and pickleball court designs, a potential railroad trail connector, and requests for ball field improvements.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2021-11-10 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for signs, accessory structures, and additions, including multiple projects in the Historic District. Staff recommendations range from approval to referral to the Historic District Subcommittee, with some items continued from previous meetings. The board will also review minutes from its October 27 meeting.

• AHBR 21-1234: Ground sign for Lake Christine Subdivision at 1 Christine Drive, staff recommends approval.
• AHBR 21-1236: Detached garage at 2741 Last Valley Lane, staff recommends approval.
• AHBR 21-1015: 3' Azek picket fence at 52 Aurora Street (Historic District), continued from Sept. 8; staff suggests rear-yard trial before front-yard approval.
• AHBR 21-1182: Window replacement at 212 Aurora Street (Historic District); applicant must document existing window condition.
• AHBR 21-1232: Addition and detached garage at 1751 Hines Hill Road; staff notes roof style and material concerns.

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved six applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including a fence at 52 Aurora Street, a detached garage at 7897 Winterberry Drive, a sunroom at 5881 Eastham Way, an addition at 1751 Hines Hill Road, and alterations at 132 Franklin Street. Two consent applications (a sign at 1 Christine Drive and a garage at 2741 Last Valley Lane) were also approved. One application, for window replacement at 212 Aurora Street, was discussed but not decided, with the board requesting a site visit and more information.

• Approved consent applications: ground sign at 1 Christine Drive and detached garage at 2741 Last Valley Lane (6-0)
• Approved fence at 52 Aurora Street with condition that post cap be a complete sleeve with no holes (6-0)
• Approved detached garage at 7897 Winterberry Drive with edge board and trim to match house (6-0)
• Approved sunroom at 5881 Eastham Way with confirmation trim matches house (6-0)
• Approved addition and accessory structure at 1751 Hines Hill Road with two additional columns on front (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 132 Franklin Street with conditions: wood siding, staff-approved windows, double window on east dormer (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2021 meeting as amended (6-0)
• Discussed but did not decide window replacement at 212 Aurora Street; requested site visit and more details

Planning Commission on 2021-11-08 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a text amendment to the Land Development Code to revise sign illumination standards, and a site plan for a roughly 50,000 sq ft addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and set its 2022 meeting schedule.

• Text Amendment PC 2021-1177 to Section 1207.17, 'Signs,' revising sign illumination standards (Ordinance 21-126)
• Site Plan PC 2021-1166 for a ~50,000 sq ft addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Parcel #3010059, District 8-Industrial/Business Park
• Approval of October 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2022 Planning Commission meeting schedule

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a ~50,000 sq ft addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway (Case 21-1166) with conditions including a 10-foot Landscape Bufferyard B, updated parking calculations, and screening of roof equipment. The Commission also recommended approval of a sign illumination text amendment to City Council with a condition requiring a minimum 50,000 sq ft gross floor area for eligible buildings. The 2022 meeting schedule was approved.

• Approved site plan for 50,000 sq ft addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway (6-0) with conditions
• Recommended approval of sign illumination text amendment to City Council (5-1) with 50,000 sq ft minimum condition
• Approved 2022 Planning Commission meeting schedule (6-0)
• Approved October 11, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Industrial Design Subcommittee approved expansion design with conditions (unanimous)

Environmental Awareness Committee Retreat on 2021-11-3 7PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is holding a special workshop retreat to discuss action plans for project proposals. The public is welcome to participate in the discussion. The meeting is a discussion item, not a formal decision-making session.

• Discussion of EAC project proposals and action plans
• Public participation welcome during the discussion
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 6, 2021

The committee held a retreat to discuss four priority topics: Green on the Green, a Climate Action Plan, the city's energy portfolio, and public education. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on brainstorming and identifying goals for future recommendations to the City.

• Designated Joe Ortiz as EAC liaison with the LWV to coordinate a Climate Action Plan

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-10-21 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, one continued from September and three new. The requests seek relief from setback and placement rules to build or modify accessory structures and a residence. The board will also approve minutes from its September 16 meeting.

• Variance for 5-ft side yard setback reduction to build detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane (continued from 9/16)
• Two variances for attached garage and additions at 132 Franklin Street in Historic District
• Three variances for a shed at 2648 Harland Drive, including front-yard placement
• Variance to place detached garage in side yard at 35 York Drive

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved all four variance requests on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. These included a side yard setback variance for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane, two variances for an attached garage and additions at 132 Franklin Street, three variances for a shed at 2648 Harland Drive, and a variance to allow a detached garage in the side yard at 35 York Drive. Conditions were attached to some approvals, such as prohibiting kitchen, bathroom, or habitable space in accessory structures and requiring landscape buffering.

• Approved 5-ft side yard setback variance for detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane (5-0)
• Approved two variances for attached garage and additions at 132 Franklin Street (5-0)
• Approved three variances for shed at 2648 Harland Drive with landscaping condition (5-0)
• Approved side yard variance for detached garage at 35 York Drive with no habitable space condition (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 meeting as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2021-10-11 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail as a conditional use in Suburban Residential Neighborhoods, and a site plan for the Park Lane Square Cultural Campus, which includes a 9,400 sq. ft. art gallery/office building and renovation of the Baldwin-Buss House. The commission will also approve minutes from its September 13 meeting.

• Text amendment to Land Development Code Sections 1206.01, 1206.02, and 1205.04 to allow fireworks storage/retail as conditional use in District 1
• Site plan for Park Lane Square Cultural Campus: 9,400 sq. ft. art gallery/office building and Baldwin-Buss House renovation
• Parcels 3204005-3204009 and 3203943 in District 5 (Village Core District)
• Public comment letters attached for the fireworks text amendment

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail as a conditional use in District 1, with conditions including 300-foot setbacks from residential property lines and quarterly reporting. The Commission also approved the site plan for the Park Lane Square Cultural Campus project, which includes a new art gallery and renovation of the Baldwin-Buss House, subject to conditions such as a main entrance along First Street and lot consolidation.

• Recommended approval of fireworks storage text amendment to City Council (6-0) with conditions including 300-foot setbacks and quarterly reporting
• Approved site plan for Park Lane Square Cultural Campus project (6-0) with conditions including lot consolidation and main entrance along First Street
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Hudson Board of Education 2021-10-11 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a $75,089.23 change order for the Evamere renovation project, funded from the owner's reserve. The board will also consider a consent agenda with purchase orders and fund increases, plus numerous personnel actions, including hires, resignations, and stipends. Contracts for student services, including a $29,898 education alternatives agreement and a $42,000 behavioral health group agreement, are also up for approval. The meeting includes policy first readings and approval of several student travel programs.

• Change Order #004 for Evamere renovations: $75,089.23 with Hammond Construction
• Consent agenda: $14,352 purchase order to L.E.S.I.; $21,000 and $30,000 appropriation increases
• Education Alternatives agreement: up to $29,898 for student services
• Minority Behavioral Health Group agreement: up to $42,000 using IDEA funds
• Approval of student trips to Chicago, Destin, Montreal, and Quebec City

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-10-4 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss project proposals. The September meeting was canceled, so no minutes are being approved. The committee's regular November meeting is also canceled, replaced by a workshop-style meeting with a date to be announced.

• Discussion of EAC Project Proposals
• September meeting canceled; no minutes to approve
• November regular meeting canceled; workshop-style meeting planned

The committee reviewed several environmental project proposals, including plans for an Earth Day event, native meadows, EV charging stations, and climate action initiatives. No formal votes were taken on these items, as the committee focused on discussion and planning. The August meeting minutes were approved, and the November meeting was rescheduled as a workshop.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Canceled November 1, 2021, meeting

Hudson Board of Education 2021-09-27 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will meet to consider routine business including approving purchase orders, personnel actions, and a $1.15 increase in adult lunch prices. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, CCP supplemental materials, and IDEA funds, and will hold a public comment period on the IDEA funds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and confidential matters.

• Adult lunch price increase from $3.60 to $4.75 per meal, effective October 1, 2021
• Purchase orders totaling $18,673.49 for Anderson Coach & Travel, University of Akron, and Vinson Group LLC
• Approval of $15,000 grant from Burton D. Morgan Foundation for Hudson High School Clubs
• Approval of retirements for Jane Andrick and Shawn Hanlon
• Approval of new extracurricular program: Origami Club

Park Board 2021-09-20 7:00 PM

The Hudson Park Board will hear a conceptual design and management plan for Darrow Rd Park from Davey Resource Group, and discuss a 5-year financial plan for the golf course (Ellsworth Meadows) that projects declining balances and lists capital needs. The board will also revisit a carried-over motion on whether to have a dog park at Colony Park, which previously ended in a tie.

• Davey Resource Group presents conceptual design for Darrow Rd Park
• 5-year financial plan for Ellsworth Meadows golf course shows projected operating losses starting 2024
• Capital improvement summary lists $550,000 unfunded irrigation system upgrade
• Carried-over motion on dog park at Colony Park (tied 3-3) to be revisited
• Committee reports on tennis/pickleball courts, trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, accessibility

The Park Board voted to file paperwork for a $204,000 Tinker's Creek Watershed stream restoration grant and to recommend the City agree to a conservation easement at Darrow Road Park. It also recommended funding Friends of Hudson Parks' request of $10,688.84 for 2021 and $20,127.92 for 2022 to remove invasive species, passing 3-1 with King opposed. The Board agreed not to consider a dog park at Colony Park further at this time, and recommended budget changes including removing the Valley View-Hunting Hollow project and adding 2022 overflow parking at Hudson Springs Park.

• Approved filing paperwork for a $204,000 Tinker's Creek Watershed stream restoration grant (all in favor)
• Recommended the City agree to a conservation easement at Darrow Road Park (all in favor)
• Recommended funding $10,688.84 (2021) and $20,127.92 (2022) for invasive species removal at Darrow Road Park (3-1, King opposed)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Agreed not to consider a dog park at Colony Park further at this time (all in favor)
• Recommended removing the Valley View-Hunting Hollow project from the budget
• Recommended refunding 2021 funding for the Barlow sidewalk
• Recommended adding 2022 overflow parking at Hudson Springs Park

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-09-16 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. Two involve city projects: Brandywine Creek restoration and dam improvements at Barlow Community Center, both seeking zero-setback variances for wetland and stream corridors. Two are residential requests for setback variances for a pool cabana/home addition and a detached garage. The board will also approve minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting.

• BZBA 2021-850: Three variances for Brandywine Creek restoration, including zero-setback from 50-ft wetland and 75-ft stream corridor setbacks, on Morse Road between W. Prospect and Owen Brown streets.
• BZBA 2021-980: Three variances for dam improvements at lower and upper lake, including zero-setback variances, at 41 S. Oviatt Street (parcels 3202110 and 320022).
• BZBA 2021-963: Two variances for pool cabana (rear yard setback from 15 ft to 5 ft) and home addition (side yard setback from 15 ft to 7 ft) at 181 Hudson Street.
• BZBA 2021-968: One variance for detached garage side yard setback from 15 ft to 10 ft at 79 Fox Trace Lane.
• Approval of draft minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting.

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variances for the Brandywine Creek restoration project, allowing zero setbacks and vegetation clearing to improve stream function and habitat. It also approved three variances for dam improvements at the upper and lower lakes for safety and stormwater management. A variance for a pool cabana at 181 Hudson Street was denied due to placement in a utility easement, while a variance for a home addition at the same property was granted. A variance request for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane was continued to the October 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 3 variances for Brandywine Creek restoration (4-0)
• Approved 3 variances for Barlow Community Center dam improvements (4-0)
• Denied pool cabana variance at 181 Hudson Street (4-0)
• Granted home addition variance at 181 Hudson Street (4-0)
• Continued garage variance at 79 Fox Trace Lane to Oct 21 meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2021-09-13 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on compensation increases for administrative and non-represented staff, including a 3% raise for 2021-2022, and approve a 2.44% increase to the administrative salary range structure. The board will also consider several contracts, including a $71,820 service agreement with Total Education Solutions, and hear reports on the opening of school and COVID-19 updates.

• 3% salary increase for eligible administrative and non-represented staff for 2021-2022
• 2.44% increase to administrative salary range structure; pay grade adjustments for Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Treasurer
• $4,440 stipend for Kendra Shupe, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
• Service agreement with Total Education Solutions not to exceed $71,820
• Purchase orders totaling $48,893.24 for BSN Sports and NeoNet

Planning Commission on 2021-09-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including text amendments to allow fireworks storage and retail in suburban residential zones and to update agricultural use regulations, a site plan for a 60,000-square-foot medical office building at 231 Seasons Road, and a final subdivision request for an 11-lot single-family development along Norton Road.

• Text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail as conditional use in District 1 (Suburban Residential)
• Text amendment to update Land Development Code for agricultural uses
• Site plan for new 60,000 sq ft medical office building at 231 Seasons Road (Zoning District 8)
• Final subdivision request for 11-lot single-family development along Norton Road
• Approval of minutes from July 26 and August 9, 2021 meetings

The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 60,000-square-foot medical office building at 231 Seasons Road, with conditions including reduced parking lot lighting height, sidewalk installation, and design subcommittee recommendations. The Commission also approved the final subdivision for an 11-lot single-family development on Norton Road, and recommended approval of agricultural use text amendments to City Council. The fireworks storage text amendment was continued to the October meeting.

• Approved site plan for medical office building at 231 Seasons Road (7-0)
• Approved final subdivision for 11-lot Hudson Preserve at Norton Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of agricultural use text amendments to City Council (7-0)
• Continued fireworks storage text amendment to October 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Hudson Board of Education 2021-08-23 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will meet to discuss the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan for 2021-2022 and hold a mask discussion where action may be taken. The board will also consider consent agenda items including fund appropriation adjustments, purchase orders, personnel actions, and approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Mask discussion and possible action on return-to-school policy
• Approve $82,000 increase to Student Activity fund and decreases to Auxiliary Services ($600,000), Title III ($4,931), Title I ($33,780), Title IV-A ($29,768)
• Purchase orders totaling $27,979.36 including DRC/Data Recognition Corp ($4,433), All American Sports/Riddell ($14,218.36), Overdrive Inc ($6,000), Institutional Diversified ($3,328)
• Accept gifts from Tom and Gail Tobin Family Fund: $250 for Maker Space, $250 for Robotics, $100 for Sunshine Fund
• Approve numerous personnel actions including hires, resignations, and classification changes

Planning Commission on 2021-08-09 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission meets to consider a conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road, a tree clearing and preliminary site plan for a medical office building at 231 Seasons Road, and a text amendment to the Land Development Code updating agricultural use regulations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 12 and July 26 meetings.

• Conditional use request for 16-unit townhome development at parcel 3010258 near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road (PC 2021-539)
• Tree clearing authorization and preliminary site plan for medical office building at 231 Seasons Road, parcels 3000016, 3100058, 3009880 in District 8-Industrial Business Park (PC 2021-804)
• Text amendment to Land Development Code chapters 1201, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1213, and Appendix D for agricultural use updates (PC 2021-827)
• Approval of minutes from July 12 and July 26, 2021 meetings

The Planning Commission denied a conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development at parcel 3010258 near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road, citing non-compliance with Conditional Use Standards in Section 1206.02 of the Land Development Code, particularly screening, orientation, architecture, and density compatibility. The motion to deny passed 3-1. The Commission also approved tree clearing for a medical office building at 231 Seasons Road with conditions, and discussed but took no action on a text amendment for agricultural uses.

• Denied conditional use for 16-unit townhome development at Barlow Road (3-1)
• Approved tree clearing for medical office building at 231 Seasons Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of July 26, 2021 minutes to September 13, 2021

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-8-2 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will hear a presentation on climate change research from a Davey Resource Group geospatial analyst and Kent State doctoral candidate. Members will discuss recycling education grants, Celebrate Hudson, Green on the Green 2021, and Litter Index results, plus old business including a natural habitats forum and composting program.

• Speaker: Andy Boateng, Lead Geospatial Analyst, Davey Resource Group, on climate change research
• Discussion: Recycling Education Grant
• Discussion: Litter Index results
• New Business: End Plastic Program
• New Business: Farmer's Market Community Days on 8/14

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed various environmental programs. No formal votes were taken on policy changes, and the committee decided to discontinue pursuit of a composting program.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Discontinued pursuit of a composting program
• Tabled youth engagement discussion until the school year begins

Planning Commission on 2021-07-26 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission is meeting to consider two text amendments to the city's Land Development Code. One is a broad update across multiple chapters, and the other would allow fireworks storage and retail facilities as a conditional use in Suburban Residential Neighborhoods. The commission will hold public hearings and may take action on both items.

• Text amendment PC 2021-726 to update Land Development Code chapters 1201, 1202, 1203, 1205, 1206, and Appendix D
• Text amendment PC 2021-689 to allow fireworks storage and retail as conditional use in District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood
• Public hearings scheduled for both text amendment cases
• Staff reports and applicant/neighbor comments attached for both items

The Planning Commission voted to continue the American Fireworks text amendment application to allow staff and the applicant more time to address questions from the Commission and the public. The Commission also recommended that City Council adopt Ordinance 2171, which includes a change to keep Historic District applications as Basic Development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued American Fireworks text amendment application (PC 2021-726) for further review (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 2171, incorporating AHBR recommendation to keep Historic District applications as Basic Development (4-0)

Park Board 2021-07-19 7:00 PM

The Hudson Park Board will review minutes, hear resident input opposing a dog park at Colony Park and requesting a walking path at Middleton Park, receive reports, and discuss old and new business including committee reorganization, master plan implementation, a 5-year financial plan, and an invasive species plan.

• Resident input against dog park at Colony Park and request for walking path at Middleton Park
• Disband Park Master Plan Committee and appoint Accessibility Committee
• 5-year financial plan and priorities discussion
• Invasive species management plan proposed at April 19, 2021 meeting
• Master Plan implementation action items including accessibility improvements and capital projects

The Hudson Park Board approved the Darrow Park invasive species management plan proposed by Davey Resource Group for $5,000. The board also voted to disband the Park Master Plan Committee and established a new accessibility committee chaired by Ms. Navy with Mrs. O'Neil. Additionally, the board heard staff and committee reports, resident input regarding a dog park at Colony Park and a walking path at Middleton Park, and discussed future financial planning priorities.

• Approved May 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Disbanded the Park Master Plan Committee
• Appointed new accessibility committee chaired by Ms. Navy with Mrs. O'Neil
• Approved Darrow Park invasive species management plan for $5,000
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:37 PM

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-07-15 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two major variance requests. The items include a request for garage additions at 2899 Ravenna Street and a proposal to split two parcels into three at Darrow Road and Holland Drive.

• Variance request for garage addition at 2899 Ravenna Street involving side yard, front yard, and garage door orientation
• Request to split two parcels into three parcels for 5876, 5874 Darrow Road, and 5860 Holland Drive
• Variance for 75% impervious surface coverage at 5876 Darrow Road
• Variance for 1.17 acre lot size at 5874 Darrow Road
• Variance for 50 foot frontage on Holland Drive at 5860 Holland Drive

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a request for five variances to split two parcels into three at 5876/5874 Darrow Road and 5860 Holland Drive, with conditions including a license agreement for driveway access and a shared parking/access easement. The board also continued a request for three variances for a garage addition at 2899 Ravenna Street. The June 17, 2021 meeting minutes were approved as amended.

• Approved five variances for the lot split at 5876/5874 Darrow Road and 5860 Holland Drive, subject to conditions.
• Continued the variance request for the garage addition at 2899 Ravenna Street.
• Approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

Planning Commission on 2021-07-12 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 16-unit townhome development near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road. The Commission will also consider a text amendment to update several chapters of the Land Development Code.

• Conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road
• Text Amendment to Land Development Code Chapters 1201, 1202, 1203, 1205, 1206, and Appendix D

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to table the conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development at Argyle Drive and Barlow Road until the August meeting. The applicant must address seven staff recommendations, including building siting, garage orientation, parking, landscaping, sidewalks, wetlands delineation, and open space compliance, plus submit a Phase One Environmental Study and other items. The Commission also discussed a proposed Land Development Code text amendment but took no action on it.

• Approved the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted (5-0, with 2 abstentions).
• Tabled the conditional use request for the 16-unit townhome development (PC 2021-539) to the August meeting, requiring the applicant to address seven staff recommendations and additional items.
• Discussed the 2021 Land Development Code text amendment (PC 2021-726) but took no formal action.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-7-7 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will hear from a Waste Management representative about single-stream recycling, automation, safety, and the bidding process. Members will also discuss a recycling education grant, Green on the Green 2021, and litter index results, plus old business like DORA bin stickers and a composting program.

• Speaker: Waste Management representative on recycling industry and bidding
• Discussion: Recycling Education Grant
• Discussion: Green on the Green 2021
• Discussion: Litter Index Results
• Old business: DORA bin stickers, recycling education video, youth engagement, composting program

The Environmental Awareness Committee met on July 7, 2021 and approved its previous minutes as submitted. Most of the meeting was discussion: a Waste Management representative spoke about single-stream recycling and city bidding timelines, and the committee reviewed ongoing items like Green on the Green, DORA recycling stickers, a composting research effort, and a possible forum on natural habitats. No substantive motions, votes, or funding decisions were recorded beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as submitted
• No vote recorded on Green on the Green; Chamber of Commerce denied request to paint environmental images on windows
• No updates on Recycling Education Grant or Litter Index results
• DORA bin stickers marking cups as recyclable reported placed
• Composting program research continues; eight Portage County communities identified
• Friends of Hudson Parks request to meet on natural habitats noted, no action taken

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-06-17 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is meeting to consider a variance request for a parking lot at 48 Clinton Street. The applicant seeks a four-foot reduction from the required five-foot perimeter landscaping, leaving a one-foot landscaped perimeter. The board will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request BZBA 2021-619 for 48 Clinton Street to reduce perimeter landscaping from 5 feet to 1 foot for a parking lot
• Applicant: Jeff Gibbon, Gibbon Architecture; property owner: L7 Properties LLC
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a 1-foot landscaped perimeter instead of the required 5 feet at 48 Clinton Street, to construct a parking lot. The variance was granted with two conditions: consulting with the adjacent library about additional buffering and planting low-level landscaping on the west side, as agreed with the City Arborist. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved 4-foot landscaping variance for parking lot at 48 Clinton St (5-0)
• Condition: owner to consult with library on additional buffering/landscaping
• Condition: applicant to plant low-level landscaping on west side, agreed with City Arborist
• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission on 2021-06-14 7:30 PM

The Commission will consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code to implement 2020 Charter amendments. They will also hold a public hearing regarding a site plan request for a new 2,453 square foot building. The meeting includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Text Amendment to Land Development Code Chapters 1202, 1204, 1205, and 1207
• Site Plan request for a 2,453 square foot building at 48 Clinton Street
• Approval of May 10, 2021, Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved a motion to adopt recommendations A through I from the staff report on Land Development Code (LDC) amendments to align with the 2020 City Charter, including a clarification that at least six City Council votes are needed for zoning district changes, and requested Council separately consider removing bonus allowances from Section 1204.02. The Commission also approved a site plan for a new 2,453-square-foot building at 48 Clinton Street, with a 5-0 vote, after a public hearing. The May 10, 2021 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved the May 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes unanimously.
• Adopted recommendations A through I from the staff report on LDC amendments to align with the City Charter, including a clarification that no less than six City Council members must vote affirmatively for a zoning district change.
• Requested City Council separately consider an amendment to Section 1204.02 to possibly remove Bonus Allowances.
• Approved the site plan for a new building at 48 Clinton Street (Parcel #3204162) with a 5-0 vote.

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-6-7 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will meet via video-conference to hear a presentation from Andy Boateng, a geospatial analyst, and discuss several environmental initiatives. Discussion items include Hudson's energy portfolio, a recycling education grant, Green on the Green 2021, a recycling education video, and litter index results. Old business includes returning to in-person meetings, July 4th fireworks clean-up, a merchant recycling bin, and DORA bin stickers. New business covers engaging Hudson youth and a composting program.

• Speaker: Andy Boateng, Lead Geospatial Analyst with Davey Resource Group and doctoral candidate at Kent State University
• Discussion: Hudson Energy Portfolio
• Discussion: Recycling Education Grant
• Discussion: Green on the Green 2021
• Discussion: Litter Index Results

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and assigned specific planning tasks for the Green on the Green event scheduled for September 4, 2021. Members also agreed to return to in-person meetings starting July 7.

• Approved minutes as submitted
• Scheduled return to in-person meetings for July 7
• Assigned vendor coordination to Dr. Ortiz and Ms. Ciancio
• Assigned rental cost-checking and sponsor solicitation to Ms. Farkas
• Assigned rain barrel raffle coordination to Ms. Schumacher
• Assigned merchant window art coordination to Mr. Brookhart

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-05-20 6:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. These include requests for detached garages in side yards at two properties, an internally illuminated building sign with reduced setback and building size, and a side yard setback reduction for a home addition. The board will also consider approval of the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Variance for detached garage in side yard at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive (BZBA 2021-397)
• Variance for internally illuminated sign at 6288 Hudson Crossing Parkway, including 394-foot setback and 57,929 sq ft building size reductions (BZBA 2021-312)
• Side yard setback variance of 7 feet for front porch and rear addition at 94 Ravenna Street (BZBA 2021-435)
• Variance for detached garage in side yard at 1650 Middleton Road (BZBA 2021-458)
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage in the side yard at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive (5-0), denied a variance for an internally illuminated sign at 6288 Hudson Crossing Parkway (2-3), and approved a side yard setback variance for a porch and rear addition at 94 Ravenna Street (5-0). A variance request for a detached garage at 1650 Middleton Road was continued to the next meeting. The board also approved the April 15, 2021 minutes and received training on open meetings and ethics laws.

• Approved side yard garage variance at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive (5-0)
• Denied internally illuminated sign variance at 6288 Hudson Crossing Parkway (2-3)
• Approved side yard setback variance for porch/addition at 94 Ravenna Street (5-0)
• Continued garage variance at 1650 Middleton Road to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park Board 2021-05-17 07:00 PM

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to discuss park-related business, including a proposed dog park at Colony Park, a Darrow Road Park update, and committee reports. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and organizing its committees. Public input on the dog park was received via email, with 11 against and 3 for.

• Dog Park at Colony Park: 14 emails received (11 against, 3 for)
• Darrow Road Park update from Friends of Hudson Parks
• Approval of minutes from 3-15-2021 and 4-19-2021 meetings
• Committee reports on Park Master Plan, Tennis/Pickleball courts, Trails, Dog Park, Ball Fields, Golf Course
• New Business: Park Board Committee Organization

Planning Commission on 2021-05-10 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use request for a model home in the River Oaks Subdivision, a revised landscaping plan for a Fleet Response site, and a text amendment to the Land Development Code to implement 2020 Charter amendments. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 12 meeting. Public comments may be emailed by 4:30 pm on the meeting day.

• Conditional use for model home at 5825 Timberline Trail (Pulte Homes, River Oaks Subdivision)
• Revised landscaping plan for Fleet Response at 696 Boston Mills Road
• Text amendment to Land Development Code Chapters 1202, 1204, 1205, 1207 for 2020 Charter amendments
• Approval of April 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a model home at 5825 Timberline Trail and a revised landscaping plan for 696 Boston Mills Road, both by unanimous votes. A text amendment to align the Land Development Code with 2020 Charter changes was continued to the next meeting for further discussion.

• Approved conditional use for model home at 5825 Timberline Trail (7-0)
• Approved revised landscaping plan for 696 Boston Mills Road (7-0)
• Continued text amendment for LDC Charter update to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-5-3 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including a presentation on storm water management from Summit Soil & Water, July 4th fireworks cleanup, and recycling education. The agenda includes discussion items on sustainability, recycling, and environmental education, as well as old business on merchant recycling and a recycling survey. This is a regular meeting with public comments accepted via email.

• Summit Soil & Water guest speakers on storm water management
• July 4th fireworks cleanup discussion
• Hudson Headlines script on recycling education
• Old business: merchant recycling and recycling survey
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved its prior minutes and heard a guest presentation from Summit Soil and Water Conservation District on residential stormwater mitigation and native plants. The committee discussed ongoing work on a recycling education grant, a recycling video for the City's Hudson Headlines series, and a July 4th cleanup with GoGreenGo. It also noted that Council decided the EAC's proposed waste and recycling survey questions will be revised and folded into a larger community-wide survey that will not occur in 2021. No formal motions beyond approving the minutes were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as submitted
• No other formal votes or approvals recorded; items were discussion only
• Council (not the EAC) determined the EAC's proposed recycling survey will be revised and combined into a larger community-wide survey, not occurring in 2021

Park Board Special Meeting 2021-04-19 7:00 PM

The Hudson Park Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed Dog Park. The agenda includes resident input via email and a single old business item on the Dog Park. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed Dog Park
• Resident input via email to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on meeting date

The Park Board held a special meeting on 2021-04-19 with an agenda listing a call to order, resident input, an old business item on a dog park, and adjournment. The minutes as provided record no motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions. The only content under the dog park item is the heading itself, so no action or outcome on it is established by this record.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-04-15 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. These include a sidewalk requirement waiver for a self-storage facility, a wetlands setback variance for a pool, a side yard setback variance for a garage, and a variance to use well water for two new homes. The board will also approve minutes from its March 18 meeting.

• Variance to waive sidewalk requirement for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive (applicant Joe Salemi)
• Variance for pool and fence at 6721 Rosewood Trail, including 39-foot reduction in wetlands setback (applicant Andrew Robinson)
• Variance for 13-foot reduction in side yard setback for detached garage at 279 Boston Mills Road (applicant Michael Ramsey)
• Variance to allow private water wells for two single-family homes at 1407 & 1425 Middleton Road (applicant Schumacher Homes)

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing construction of a self-storage facility without installing sidewalks, requiring a $25,401.60 cash payment in lieu. They also approved variances for an inground pool near wetlands and for water wells on two properties, but denied a variance for a detached garage. All decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sidewalk variance for self-storage facility (5-0) with $25,401.60 cash in lieu
• Approved pool and wetlands setback variances (5-0) with landscaping buffer condition
• Denied side yard setback variance for detached garage (5-0)
• Approved water well variances for two homes (5-0) with future city water hookup condition

Planning Commission on 2021-04-12 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use and site plan requests: an indoor golf training facility at the Country Club of Hudson and the conversion of Evamere Elementary into administrative offices. They will also review a text amendment to allow residential planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone. The meeting is conducted via video conference, with public comments accepted by email.

• Conditional use for indoor golf training facility at 2155 Middleton Road
• Conditional use for conversion of Evamere Elementary at 76 N. Hayden Parkway
• Text amendment to Sections 1205.10(a), 1205.10(d)(1), and 1206.01 for residential planned developments in District 7 Office Overlay Zone
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend that City Council approve a text amendment to the Land Development Code to permit single-family attached, townhomes, and planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone. The Commission also unanimously approved two conditional use requests: an indoor golf training facility at the Country Club of Hudson and the conversion of Evamere Elementary into administrative offices. Both approvals included specific conditions.

• Recommended text amendment to allow residential uses in District 7 Office Overlay (4-3)
• Approved conditional use for indoor golf training facility at 2155 Middleton Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for Evamere Elementary conversion to administrative offices at 76 N. Hayden Parkway (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-4-5 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will hear from Assistant City Manager Thom Sheridan on public transit grant funding and storm water management, and from Go Green Go president Eric Hancsak about partnership opportunities. Members will also discuss downtown recycling cans, subcommittee reports, and new business including parking deck beautification. The meeting is advisory, with no formal votes expected.

• Public transit grant funding input requested from EAC
• Storm water management techniques discussion
• Partnership opportunities with Go Green Go
• Downtown recycling cans findings
• Parking deck beautification new business

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved its prior meeting minutes as submitted and agreed to write a letter of support for funding to build bus shelters at a high-priority bus stop. The committee also discussed moving existing downtown recycling cans next to trash cans, heard updates on a merchant recycling bin relocation and a summer recycling education video, and learned the City decided against decorative planters for the parking deck due to maintenance costs. No formal votes other than minutes approval are recorded in these minutes.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as submitted
• Agreed to write a letter of support for bus shelter funding at a high-priority bus stop
• Requested more information on why the merchant recycling bin site changed to behind Shell gas station
• Agreed to work with the City on a recycling education video in summer 2021
• Proposed trash and recycling survey be conducted before the comprehensive plan survey
• City decided against decorative planters for parking deck beautification due to maintenance costs

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-03-18 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three specific property requests. The agenda includes a variance for a self-storage facility, an appeal of a historic district design denial, and a residential setback variance. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Variance request for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive to waive sidewalk requirements
• Appeal regarding architectural design denial at 258 North Main Street in the Historic District
• Variance request for a rear addition at 332 Simon Road to reduce side yard setback to 12 feet

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals denied an appeal by Alair Homes to overturn the Architectural and Historic Board of Review's denial of fiber cement siding on a historic home at 258 North Main Street. The board also granted a continuance for a self-storage facility variance request and approved a side yard setback variance for a home at 332 Simon Road.

• Denied appeal of AHBR decision on fiber cement siding at 258 N Main St (5-0)
• Continued variance request for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive to April 2021 (4-1)
• Approved 3-foot side yard setback variance at 332 Simon Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Park Board 2021-03-15 7:00 PM

The Board decided to proceed with a Request for Proposal for a complex featuring 5 tennis and 12 pickleball courts. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and referring dog park safety concerns to legal counsel.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2021 meeting
• Approved proceeding with Request for Proposal for tennis/pickleball complex design
• Decided to send dog park safety and sanitation questions to legal for guidance

Planning Commission on 2021-03-08 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a boarding kennel request at 2461 Barlow Road, an 11-lot single family subdivision along Norton Road, and a text amendment for the District 7 Office Overlay Zone.

• Conditional Use request for a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road
• Preliminary Subdivision request for an 11-lot single family subdivision on Norton Road
• Text amendment to Land Development Code regarding residential planned developments in District 7 Office Overlay Zone

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a boarding and grooming kennel at 2461 Barlow Road, with conditions including specific hours of operation, buffering, and documentation of septic and regulatory compliance. The Commission also approved a preliminary subdivision for an 11-lot development on Norton Road, subject to conditions. A text amendment request to allow residential planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone was tabled to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the January 25, 2021 meeting minutes as corrected, with Mr. Anglewicz recused.
• Approved Conditional Use PC 2021-107 for a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road with 7 conditions, including hours of operation, buffering, and documentation requirements.
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision PC 2020-914 for an 11-lot subdivision at Norton Road with 8 conditions, including fire and engineering comments, landscaping, and open space dedication.
• Tabled text amendment PC 2021-106 to the April 12, 2021 meeting, requesting staff and applicants to integrate District 3 regulations and notify surrounding property owners.
• Commission members determined to continue holding meetings using Zoom for the coming months.

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-3-1 7:30 PM

The Hudson Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss bottle bill programs and an EPA recycling and litter prevention grant, along with subcommittee reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comments accepted via email. No votes on specific items are listed.

• Discussion of Bottle Bills & Every Bottle Back Programs
• Discussion of EPA Recycling & Litter Prevention Grant
• Approval of minutes from 2/1/2021 meeting
• Reports from five subcommittees including Sustainability and Recycling/Trash
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved its 2/1/2021 minutes and agreed to write an informative memo to City Council about bottle bills and the Every Bottle Back program. The committee discussed creating educational videos on what can be recycled and how to clean items, possibly partnering with waste haulers and merchants to reduce plastic bag use. Subcommittees reported on a litter index, May cemetery flower planting, social media planning, and interest in storm water education speakers. No ordinances, contracts, or funding votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the 2/1/2021 EAC meeting
• Agreed to write an informative memo to City Council about bottle bills
• Discussed creating recycling education videos; no formal action recorded
• Keep Hudson Beautiful to complete a litter index; members may drive with their own households due to COVID-19
• EAC wants to help with cemetery flower planting in May
• Storm Water/Watershed subcommittee interested in hosting education speakers

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-2-1 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss several items including a waste hauler survey, the committee's role with city partners, potential speakers for 2021, and subcommittee reports. They will also receive updates from Keep Ohio Beautiful and discuss an EPA Recycling & Litter Prevention Grant. The meeting is largely procedural with some forward-looking planning.

• Approval of minutes from 1/4/2021 meeting
• Discussion of waste hauler survey
• Discussion of EAC role with city partners
• Potential speakers for 2021
• EPA Recycling & Litter Prevention Grant update

The committee appointed Karen Farkas as Chair and Joseph Ortiz as Vice Chair. Members discussed upcoming sustainability initiatives, including downtown recycling education and a potential EPA grant proposal.

• Approved minutes of 1/4/2021 meeting
• Appointed Karen Farkas as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Joseph Ortiz as Vice Chair (7-0)

Planning Commission on 2021-01-25 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Design Subcommittee, and to hold a public hearing on proposed improvements to S. Main Street. The hearing covers a continuous turn lane and dual sidewalks from Stoney Hill Drive to Barlow Road. The commission will review the staff report and full plan set, then take action on the recommendation.

• Election of officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Design Subcommittee for Districts 6 and 8
• Public hearing PC 2020-844: S. Main Street improvements, continuous turn lane and dual sidewalks from Stoney Hill Drive to Barlow Road
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2020 meeting
• Board training session at 6:30 PM before regular meeting

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the South Main Street Widening Project, a $4 million road improvement from Stoney Hill Drive to Barlow Road. The project includes a continuous turn lane, dual sidewalks, and bike lanes, with about $600,000 funded by Hudson. The recommendation includes three conditions: studying curb cut reductions, street trees and landscaping, and moving utilities underground. The meeting also included officer elections and board training.

• Recommended approval of S. Main Street widening project (5-0)
• Elected Ronald Stolle as Chair (5-0)
• Elected David Lehman as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed David Lehman as Design Subcommittee representative for Districts 6 and 8 (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Jones as alternate Design Subcommittee representative (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 meeting (3-0, 2 recused)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2021-01-21 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved several variance requests, including two for a self-storage building (reducing the 500-foot residential setback and the front yard setback), three for a subdivision on Norton Road (wetland setback, intersection spacing, and stream corridor disturbance), two for illuminated signs at 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway, two for filling a pond at Darrow Road and Herrick Park Drive, and one for a front-facing garage at 30 Aurora Street. A variance for sidewalks at the self-storage site was continued to a future meeting. All votes were unanimous except the continuance, which passed 4-1.

• Granted 500-foot residential setback variance for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (5-0)
• Granted 8-foot front yard setback variance for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (5-0)
• Continued sidewalk variance for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (4-1)
• Granted 20-foot wetland setback variance for subdivision on Norton Road (5-0)
• Granted 345-foot intersection spacing variance for subdivision on Norton Road (5-0)
• Granted stream corridor disturbance variance for subdivision on Norton Road (5-0)
• Granted variances for internally illuminated and additional ground signs at 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway (5-0)
• Granted variances to fill pond and reduce stream corridor setback at Darrow Road and Herrick Park Drive (5-0)

Park Board 2021-01-18

The Hudson Park Board voted to submit its Master Plan to City Council for approval, with no additional changes. The Board also voted not to recommend re-engineering the Barlow Rd sidewalk project to 8 feet wide, and approved its 2021 meeting dates. Members will present the Master Plan, tennis/pickleball courts, dog park, and trails connectivity plan to Council at a joint meeting on January 26, 2021.

• Approved submitting the Master Plan to Council for approval (all in favor)
• Voted NOT to recommend re-engineering the Barlow Rd sidewalk project to 8 ft wide (all in favor)
• Approved 2021 Park Board meeting dates: March 15, May 17, July 19, Sept 20, Nov 15 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from the November 11, 2020 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2021-1-4 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive subcommittee reports on sustainability, recycling, communications, Keep Hudson Beautiful, and storm water education. They will also discuss adjusting the 2021 meeting schedule for holidays and note that new members will be appointed at the February meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the 12/7/2020 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day
• New members to be formally decided at Council's January 5 meeting
• Adjustments to July and September 2021 meeting dates due to conflicts
• Keep Ohio Beautiful staff update on Jan. 22, up to 3 members may attend

The Environmental Awareness Committee met on January 4, 2021 and approved the minutes of its December 7, 2020 meeting as submitted. No new policies, budgets, or ordinances were decided. The committee noted that new member appointments are expected at Council's January 5 meeting, with formal seating at the committee's February 1 meeting, and that July and September 2021 meeting dates will be adjusted, with new dates still to be determined.

• Approved minutes of the 12/7/2020 EAC meeting as submitted
• Noted new member appointments expected at Council's January 5 meeting, formal seating February 1
• Noted July and September 2021 meeting dates will be adjusted; new dates to be determined
• Noted up to 3 EAC members may attend Keep Ohio Beautiful staff update on Fri, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.