Hudson public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-12-15 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is meeting to approve minutes from November 17, 2022, and to discuss amendments to its administrative rules and the 2023 meeting schedule. No public hearings for new business are listed on this agenda.

• Amendments to BZBA Administrative Rules
• 2023 BZBA meeting schedule approval
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-12-14 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider 12 applications for residential and commercial alterations, additions, and new construction, mostly in Hudson's Historic District. Staff recommendations include approvals for three consent items and detailed design concerns for several others, including a commercial project with unapproved field changes.

• Consent approvals: 4' fence at 27 College St, 320 SF pavilion at 2730 Blue Heron Dr, covered deck at 5107 Darrow Rd
• 6406 Ridgeline Dr: metal patio awning built with changes from approved plans, including slope and missing siding/trim/posts
• 64 Aurora St: window/garage/patio door alterations in historic district; staff recommends site visit
• 90 Aurora St: roof and chimney alterations; chimney listed as important feature on Ohio Historic Inventory
• 53 First St (Peg's Home & Gallery, Baldwin-Buss House): unapproved field changes including raised roof ridge and full siding removal; applicant requests full siding replacement

The Board approved several residential additions, fences, and window alterations. A commercial application for Peg’s Home & Gallery was approved with a requirement for revised elevations, while two historic district applications were deferred for site visits.

• Approved 4’ decorative wood fence at 27 College Street (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved pavilion addition at 2730 Blue Heron Drive (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved covered deck addition at 5170 Darrow Road (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved shed at 83 Sussex Road as amended (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved window alterations at 20 Baldwin Street (6-0)
• Approved roofing at 90 Aurora Street with stipulation that chimney may not be removed (6-0)
• Approved living room addition at 91 N. Oviatt Street (6-0)
• Approved gymnasium addition at 6922 E. Hunting Hollow Lane (6-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-12-12 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider several resolutions, including a $587,728 contract for replacing the high school turf field and a resolution to join the Vouchers Hurt Ohio coalition, which opposes school voucher fund deductions. The board will also vote on routine items like financial reports, personnel actions, and policy updates. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, with a 30-minute total cap.

• Resolution to join Vouchers Hurt Ohio coalition, with dues of $2.00 per pupil for FY2023
• Purchase of replacement turf at Hudson High School for up to $587,728.67 from FieldTurf USA Inc.
• Appropriation increase of $75,000 to Student Activity fund for athletics
• Approval of new high school courses for 2023-24: AP Precalculus, Music Theory I & II, and others
• Personnel actions including hires, resignations, and a change in assignment for a Business Services Specialist at $37,000 annually

Planning Commission on 2022-12-12 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two continued cases: a conditional use and site plan for Hudson Community Living, an institutional residential use with six buildings and a clubhouse, and a site plan for an industrial business park at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public discussion.

• Conditional use and site plan for Hudson Community Living (PC 2022-822 con.)
• Site plan for industrial business park at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive (PC 2022-931 con.)
• Approval of minutes from November 14 and November 28 meetings

The Commission approved a conditional use request for Hudson Community Living to build a special needs residential complex. It also approved a major site plan for the Standard Shop Company industrial business park with several design and environmental conditions.

• Approved Hudson Community Living residential project with a maximum footprint of 16 units (7-0)
• Approved Standard Shop Company industrial business park at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive (7-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-1)
• Industrial Design Subcommittee approved Standard Shop Company design elevations (3-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-12-5 at 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will hear from a guest speaker regarding the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act. Members will also discuss upcoming composting education and assign tasks for Earth Week 2023.

• Guest speaker Hallie Myers Bowie to discuss Inflation Reduction Act impacts
• Discussion of composting bin for upcoming Council Workshop on 12/13
• Task assignments for Earth Week 2023
• Old business regarding Merchant Recycling Bins
• Old business regarding 'Pumpkins for the Planet' composting event

Planning Commission on 2022-11-28 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request from Laurel Lake, a continuing care retirement community, to build seven additional duplex buildings totaling 14 units. The request was continued from the September 12 meeting. The commission will also review the draft 2023 meeting schedule.

• Conditional use request PC 2022-823 for Laurel Lake to construct 7 duplex buildings (14 units)
• Public hearing for Laurel Lake expansion
• 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (draft)

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for Laurel Lake to build seven additional duplex buildings totaling 14 units. The approval included four conditions outlined in the staff report. The 2023 meeting schedule was also approved.

• Approved conditional use permit for 7 additional duplex buildings at Laurel Lake (5-1)
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)

Park Board Meeting 11/21/2022

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear resident input on an inclusive playground, and receive reports from staff and council. The board will also discuss committee updates, review the master plan's 'Maintain & Protect Asset' section, consider parking at Hudson Springs Park, and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Resident input on inclusive playground
• Master Plan Review – 'Maintain & Protect Asset' section
• Hudson Springs Park Parking discussion
• 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Committee reports on tennis/pickleball courts, trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, accessibility

The provided minutes consist of an agenda list without recorded outcomes, votes, or discussion details. No substantive decisions were documented.

Hudson Board of Education 2022-11-21 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a 25% medical insurance premium increase for 2023, a $1 million fund transfer for COPS debt payments, and a settlement agreement with a former student. The board will also hear a five-year forecast and approve personnel actions, policy revisions, and extracurricular additions.

• Approve 25% medical insurance rate increase for 2023
• Transfer $1,000,000 from Building Fund to Debt Service Fund for COPS 2004 debt payments
• Approve settlement agreement with former student Nathaniel R. Trost
• Approve $30,000 appropriation increase for Diversifying the Education Profession federal grant
• Declare transportation impractical for certain pupils for 2022-2023 school year

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-11-17 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests for home additions at 70 York Drive and 36 Pinewood Lane, plus discuss amendments to its administrative rules and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also approve minutes from its October 20, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for 17-foot rear setback reduction (50 to 33 feet) and 15-foot front setback reduction (50 to 35 feet) for an addition at 70 York Drive, applicant Rebecca Pantuso, owners Christopher and Lauren MacLaren
• Variance request for 5-foot side yard setback reduction (25 to 20 feet) for an attached garage at 36 Pinewood Lane, applicant/owners Timothy and Amy Conti
• Discussion of amendments to BZBA Administrative Rules 2022
• Review of 2023 BZBA meeting schedule
• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board approved a front yard setback variance for 70 York Drive and a side yard setback variance for 36 Pinewood Lane. A request for a rear yard setback variance at 70 York Drive was denied. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2022, meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied 17-foot rear yard setback variance for 70 York Drive (5-0)
• Approved 15-foot front yard setback variance for 70 York Drive (4-1)
• Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance for 36 Pinewood Lane (5-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-11-16 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider two fence applications, a continued second-floor addition, and hold informal reviews for three proposed additions. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. All items are for review and decision or discussion.

• Fence permit for 168 Hudson Street (6' wood privacy fence)
• Fence permit for 226 College Street (black aluminum fence, 497')
• Continued review of second-floor addition at 5633 Virginia Court (484 SF)
• Informal review of living room addition at 91 North Oviatt Street (300 SF)
• Informal review of additions at 110 E. Streetsboro Street (master suite, garage, breezeway, 1243 SF)

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved three residential project applications and the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Three other residential addition projects were reviewed informally without a final decision.

• Approved 6’ wood privacy fence at 168 Hudson Street (5-0)
• Approved black aluminum fence at 226 College Street (5-0)
• Approved amended second floor addition at 5633 Virginia Court (5-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2022-11-14 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two conditional use and site plan requests continued from September: Hudson Community Living, an institutional residential facility for individuals with special needs, and Laurel Lake, a continuing care retirement community adding seven duplex buildings. The commission will also approve minutes from October 10 and set its 2023 meeting schedule.

• Hudson Community Living: 7 residential buildings, clubhouse, private drive
• Laurel Lake: 7 additional duplex buildings (14 units total)
• Public comments and petitions received for both projects
• 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (draft)
• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission continued the public hearing for a proposed special needs residential facility, requesting further legal and site documentation. A separate request for additional duplexes at Laurel Lake was rescheduled for a dedicated meeting.

• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-1)
• Continued Hudson Community Living public hearing to December 12, 2022, pending draft deed restriction, legal opinions on tenant restrictions and state licensing, landscaping plans, and reduced density (6-0)
• Approved special meeting on November 28, 2022, specifically for the Laurel Lake application (6-0)
• Tabled 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-11-7 at 7:30 PM

The committee will review compost survey results and discuss holiday lights recycling and Earth Week 2023. Members will also revisit old business regarding solar compensation, green certification resources, EV stations, and merchant recycling bins.

• Compost Survey Results discussion
• Holiday Lights Recycling discussion
• Earth Week 2023 planning
• HPP Solar Compensation review
• EV Stations review

The Environmental Awareness Committee voted 7-0 to recommend that City Council grant space on city property for Rubber City Reuse to facilitate compost drop-off collections. The committee also discussed plans for the Holiday Lights Recycling program and Earth Week 2023, including potential vendor participation and event hosting. No new business was introduced, and the committee reviewed updates on solar compensation, green certification resources, and EV station usage.

• Approved minutes as submitted (Mrs. Farkas abstained)
• Recommended Council grant space for Rubber City Reuse compost drop-off (7-0)
• Confirmed Holiday Lights Recycling bins at merchants and City Hall
• Discussed Earth Week 2023 partnerships with Park Board and Friends of Hudson Parks
• Reviewed HPP solar compensation response from Public Works Director
• Requested semi-regular updates on EV station usage
• Requested data on merchant recycling bin usage

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-10-26 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a request to replace a slate roof with Landmark shingles at 109 East Streetsboro Street, despite staff concerns about compatibility with the historic character. The board will also review consent items for signs and a fence, and discuss new business including an entryway alteration, a second-floor addition, and informal reviews for new construction and commercial alterations.

• AHBR 22-1079: Replace slate roof with Landmark shingles at 109 E. Streetsboro St. (Historic District)
• AHBR 22-1003: Projecting and ground signs for All Brides Beautiful at 219 N. Main St., Suite B
• AHBR 22-1055: 6' lattice wood cedar fence with 7' arbor at 130 Aurora St.
• AHBR 22-1032: Entryway, doors & windows alteration for GreenValley Brewing at 53 Milford Dr.
• AHBR 22-1043: Second-floor addition (484 SF) at 5633 Virginia Ct.

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several exterior modifications, including signage and fencing in the Historic District. The Board also approved a specific shingle type for a roof replacement due to supply chain issues and authorized entryway changes for a brewing business. One residential addition was tabled for revisions.

• Approved signs for All Brides Beautiful at 219 North Main Street, Suite B (6-0)
• Approved wood cedar fence and arbor at 130 Aurora Street (6-0)
• Approved use of Grand Manor shingles for roof replacement at 109 East Streetsboro Street (6-0)
• Approved entryway, doors, and windows for GreenValley Brewing at 53 Milford Drive (6-0)
• Tabled second floor addition at 5633 Virginia Court for revisions
• Approved October 12, 2022, meeting minutes as amended (6-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-10-24 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on several items, including increasing appropriations for three funds, approving personnel actions, and authorizing negotiations with the City of Hudson Police Department for a School Resource Officer. The board will also consider approving the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year calendars, adding boys volleyball, and approving travel study programs. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Appropriations increase: $50,000 to Rotary Fund, $45,000 to District Managed Student Activity, $24,000 to IDEA Preschool
• Purchase orders: $3,142.24 to Akron Children's Hospital, $3,735.00 to Sedgwick Claims Mgmt. Svcs.
• Authorize negotiations with City of Hudson Police Department for School Resource Officer contract
• Approve 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year calendars
• Approve addition of Boys Volleyball to extracurricular program

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-10-20 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests for a property at 243 Boston Mills Road: one to allow a pergola in the side yard, and another to increase the maximum fence height from 4 to 8 feet. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to its administrative rules.

• Variance request for pergola in side yard (Section 1206.03(d)(3))
• Variance request for 8-foot fence in side yard (4-foot variance from 4-foot max)
• Applicant: Jorge Martinez, 243 Boston Mills Road
• Discussion of 2022 amendments to BZBA Administrative Rules

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-10-12 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a roof replacement at a historic district property, a new ground sign, and multiple accessory structures. Staff recommendations vary, with some approvals and some requests for additional information. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• AHBR 22-1002: Ground sign for Hudson Beauty Collective at 5114 Darrow Road, staff recommends approval.
• AHBR 22-888: Roof replacement at 109 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District), consultant report received, replacement may be acceptable if comparable material is selected.
• AHBR 22-977: Metal roof replacement on detached structure at 252 North Main Street (Historic District), staff requests pictorial evidence of existing roof.
• AHBR 22-992: Pavilion at 6721 Rosewood Trail, installed prior to zoning certificate, to be reviewed.
• AHBR 22-1004: Pool house at 7273 Valley View Road, staff recommends approval.

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved four new applications and two consent items. The most debated was a roof replacement at 109 East Streetsboro Street in the Historic District, approved 4-1 with conditions on shingle pattern and color. Other approvals included a metal roof for a barn at 252 North Main Street, a pavilion at 6721 Rosewood Trail, and a pool house at 7273 Valley View Road.

• Approved consent agenda: sign at 5114 Darrow Road and pavilion at 34 Stratford Road (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 109 E Streetsboro St with grand manor and carriage house patterns, staff to approve color (4-1)
• Approved metal roof replacement for barn at 252 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved already-built pavilion at 6721 Rosewood Trail (5-0)
• Approved pool house at 7273 Valley View Road as amended with windows aligned (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 meeting as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2022-10-10 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use and site plan requests: a rear yard parking lot expansion for Hudson Veterinary Hospital at 5939 Darrow Road, a self-storage facility at 5300 Darrow Road, and a self-storage and business workshop facility at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive. The commission will also consider an amendment to its administrative rules. No other substantive business is listed.

• Conditional use and site plan for rear yard parking lot expansion at Hudson Veterinary Hospital, 5939 Darrow Road (PC 2022-928)
• Conditional use for self-storage facility at 5300 Darrow Road, parcel #3003158 (PC 2022-929)
• Conditional use and site plan for self-storage and business workshop at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive (PC 2022-931)
• Amendment to Planning Commission Administrative Rules (PC-Admin 2022)

The Planning Commission approved three applications: a rear yard parking lot expansion for Hudson Veterinary Hospital, a self-storage facility at 5300 Darrow Road, and a self-storage and business workshop facility at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive. All approvals were unanimous (6-0). The Commission also held a public hearing on amendments to its administrative rules.

• Approved conditional use and site plan for Hudson Veterinary Hospital parking lot expansion (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for self-storage facility at 5300 Darrow Road (6-0)
• Approved conditional use and site plan for self-storage and business workshop at 5682 and 5698 Hudson Drive (6-0)
• Held public hearing on amendments to Planning Commission Administrative Rules

Hudson Board of Education 2022-10-10 7:00 PM

The Hudson City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent agenda items including purchase orders, accept a $15,000 donation, approve personnel actions (reclassifications, employment, resignations), approve extracurricular travel and a new club, and approve 2022-2023 bus routes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending court action.

• Purchase orders totaling $22,787.65 (Akron Children's Hospital $16,787.65, Brian W. Barnes & Co. $3,000, Fantec Scientific $3,000)
• $15,000 donation from Tom and Gail Tobin for Portrait of an Explorer
• Personnel actions: reclassifications, teacher employment for College Saturday Reunion, support staff resignations and hires
• Extracurricular travel: boys basketball to Erie, PA (Dec 9-10) and journalism convention to San Francisco (Apr 17-22)
• New extracurricular program: Club Haute Couture

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-10-3 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will discuss resident resources for green certification related to the Inflation Reduction Act. The meeting also includes discussions on holiday lights recycling and planning for Earth Week 2023.

• Discussion of Inflation Reduction Act resident resources
• Holiday lights recycling discussion
• Earth Week 2023 and Bike to Work Week planning
• Merchant recycling bin old business
• Compost survey old business

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed several items including holiday lights recycling, Earth Week 2023 planning, merchant recycling bins, a compost survey, and electric vehicle stations. No formal policy decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes as submitted

Hudson Board of Education 2022-09-29 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on several items, including a $30,000 contract with Live Nation for the 2023 graduation at Blossom Music Center, an increase in the senior graduation fee from $35 to $85, and a resolution declaring transportation impractical for certain students. The board will also hear public comments on IDEA funds and approve personnel actions, gifts, and grants.

• Contract with Live Nation for Hudson High School Graduation at Blossom Music Center on May 24, 2023, not to exceed $30,000
• Increase senior graduation fee from $35.00 to $85.00 for 2022-2023 school year
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2022-2023 school year for certain students, offering payment in lieu
• Approve $250,000 increase in appropriations for School Safety Grant
• Accept gifts and grants including $7,900 from William Woodredge for student assistance

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-09-28 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for residential additions, alterations, and new construction, plus a demolition request and revisions to the previously approved Acme facade renovation. The board will also hold an informal discussion on a proposed residential development for adults with special needs and review updates to its administrative rules.

• Demolition of house and garage at 2205 E. Streetsboro Street (built circa 1943, not in historic district)
• Accessory dwelling unit addition (846 SF) at 6708 Kingswood Drive
• Detached garage (506 SF) at 897 Ridgewood Blvd
• Revisions to Acme facade renovation at 116 W. Streetsboro Street, including trellis and parapet changes
• Informal discussion of Hudson Community Living residential development at 35 South Oviatt Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all eight applications on its agenda, including a front porch addition at 7273 Walters Road (4-1), an accessory dwelling unit at 6708 Kingswood Drive (5-0), demolition of a 79-year-old house and garage at 2205 E. Streetsboro Street (5-0), a detached garage at 897 Ridgewood Blvd (5-0), a garage bay addition at 2612 E. Blackthorn Circle (5-0), a master bedroom and bathroom addition at 1785 Stoney Hill Drive (5-0), new residential construction at 5530 Stonecreek Way (5-0), and commercial facade renovations for ACME at 116 W. Streetsboro Street (5-0). The board also adopted amendments to its administrative rules and held an informal discussion on a proposed residential development for adults with special needs at 35 South Oviatt Street.

• Approved AHBR 22-724: front porch addition, siding, roofing, and shutters at 7273 Walters Road (4-1).
• Approved AHBR 22-914: 846 SF accessory dwelling unit at 6708 Kingswood Drive (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-916: demolition of house and garage at 2205 E. Streetsboro Street, finding no historic significance (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-940: 506 SF detached garage at 897 Ridgewood Blvd, conditioned on revised plans matching house trim (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-867: single-car garage bay addition and office at 2612 E. Blackthorn Circle (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-886: 720 SF master bedroom and bathroom addition at 1785 Stoney Hill Drive, conditioned on matching materials and foundation details (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-730: new single-story one-family home at 5530 Stonecreek Way (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 21-1351: updated facade renovation renderings for ACME at 116 W. Streetsboro Street (5-0).

Park Board Meeting 09/19/2022

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 16, 2022, receive updates from Friends of Hudson Parks on Darrow Road and Hudson Springs Park, and hear reports from the director, assistant superintendent, council, and committees. New business includes discussion of the Master Plan, undeveloped land, a tree canopy letter, and the golf clubhouse budget. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates, but includes several substantive discussion items.

• Approval of 5-16-2022 meeting minutes
• Friends of Hudson Parks updates on Darrow Road and Hudson Springs Park
• Committee reports on tennis/pickleball courts, trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, accessibility
• Discussion of Master Plan
• Discussion of undeveloped land and tree canopy letter

The Park Board approved recommendations for the 2023-2027 Park and Golf Course budgets to be sent to City Council. The board also approved applying for a tree canopy grant and matching funds. Members discussed potential land swaps and the use of undeveloped park land for a cemetery.

• Approved recommendations for 2023-2027 Park and Golf Course budgets (unanimous)
• Approved application for tree canopy grant and matching funds from Parks budget (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-09-15 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required ground sign setback from 15 feet to 1 foot at 231 Seasons Road. The board will also review and consider amendments to its administrative rules. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Variance request for 14-foot reduction in ground sign setback at 231 Seasons Road (BZBA 2022-778)
• Applicant: Christopher Haedt; property owner: UYS Properties LLC
• Review of draft amendments to BZBA Administrative Rules 2022
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a ground sign setback of 1 foot instead of the required 15 feet at 231 Seasons Road, for the Western Reserve Health Campus. The variance was granted unanimously (5-0) after discussion about visibility and wetland constraints. The board also discussed amendments to its administrative rules but took no action, and approved the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, with two abstentions).

• Approved 14-foot sign setback variance at 231 Seasons Road (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Discussed amendments to BZBA administrative rules, no action taken

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-09-14 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications affecting historic properties, including a roof replacement at 109 East Streetsboro Street, a screened porch addition at 33 East Streetsboro Street, and a consent item for a pavilion. The board will also discuss amendments to its administrative rules and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• AHBR 22-840: Accessory structure (pavilion, 288 SF) at 7697 N. Mannheim Court; staff recommends approval
• AHBR 22-888: Replace slate and shingle roofs with asphalt shingles at 109 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District); staff recommends site visit
• AHBR 22-883: Screened porch addition at 33 East Streetsboro Street (Historic District); PVC corrugated roof compatibility questioned
• Amendments to AHBR Administrative Rules (revised 9.6.22) for discussion
• 2023 AHBR meeting schedule draft for review

The Board approved a screened porch addition at 33 East Streetsboro Street with the condition that the roof be shingled instead of using corrugated PVC, which had never been approved for the historic district. A consent agenda item for an accessory structure at 7697 N. Mannheim Court was also approved. The Board discussed but took no vote on a roof replacement at 109 East Streetsboro Street, deciding to conduct a site visit. The 2023 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes were approved, and a vote on revised administrative rules was postponed to September 28.

• Approved screened porch at 33 E Streetsboro Street with shingled roof (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accessory structure at 7697 N. Mannheim Court (5-0)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 AHBR meeting schedule (5-0)
• Tabled vote on revised AHBR administrative rules to September 28, 2022

Planning Commission on 2022-09-12 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development items: a conditional use request by Laurel Lake to add nine duplex buildings (18 units), a re-approval of an expired 11-lot subdivision near Norton Road and Darrow Lake Drive, and a conditional use and site plan for Hudson Community Living, a seven-building residential facility for individuals with special needs. The commission will also consider an amendment to its administrative rules. Public testimony will be taken for each case.

• Laurel Lake conditional use: 9 additional duplex buildings (18 units) for continuing care retirement community
• Hudson Preserve final subdivision re-approval: 11-lot single-family development near Norton Road and Darrow Lake Drive
• Hudson Community Living: 7 residential buildings, clubhouse, private drive for special needs residential use
• Amendment to Planning Commission Administrative Rules (PC-Admin 2022)
• Approval of minutes from June 13 and July 25, 2022 meetings

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the preliminary conditional use review for Laurel Lake's proposed nine duplex buildings to a future meeting, with no final decision made. The Commission also re-approved the expired Hudson Preserve 11-lot subdivision (6-0) and continued the Hudson Community Living conditional use and site plan request to November (6-0). The proposed amendment to the Planning Commission Administrative Rules was tabled.

• Continued Laurel Lake conditional use request for nine duplex buildings (6-0)
• Re-approved Hudson Preserve 11-lot subdivision final plat (6-0)
• Continued Hudson Community Living conditional use and site plan request to November (6-0)
• Tabled amendment to Planning Commission Administrative Rules (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-09-12 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will meet to elect a vice president, hear public comments, and consider a resolution declaring transportation impractical for certain students for the 2022-2023 school year, offering payment in lieu of busing. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including purchase orders and numerous personnel actions, and receive a presentation on school year calendars.

• Purchase orders totaling $155,302.72 (CDW-G $144,237.64, Connect $6,930, Varsity Spirit Fashions $4,135.08)
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2022-2023 for certain students, with payment in lieu
• Retirement of Sheri Porter effective 06-02-23
• Approval of extracurricular travel study trips (e.g., Stone Lab, New York City)
• Addition of Hudson Newcomers Club as extracurricular program

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-9-08 7:30 PM

The committee will discuss a memo regarding composting and resident resources for green certification. A workshop will be held immediately following the regular meeting.

• Discussion of Composting Memo
• Discussion of Resident Resources for Green Certification

The Environmental Awareness Committee unanimously approved draft survey questions regarding composting to be presented to City Council. Members discussed adjusting green certification recommendations due to changes in federal subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act. The committee also reviewed potential EPA grant eligibility and discussed future educational goals, including Earth Week and recycling drives.

• Approved draft composting survey questions for Council presentation (unanimous)
• Discussed adjusting green certification recommendations due to Inflation Reduction Act
• Reviewed EPA grant eligibility for Hudson
• Discussed using holiday lights recycling drive as a fundraiser
• Noted merchant recycling container delivery scheduled for next week

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-08-24 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider six applications for building signs, accessory structures, and home additions/alterations. Staff recommends approval for five consent items, while one new business item on Walters Road may require design changes to match roofing and architectural details.

• 130 W. Streetsboro St: Cleveland Eye Clinic sign, staff recommends approval
• 2656 Bridgeton Dr: 684 SF detached garage, staff recommends approval
• 41 Morning Song Ln: 180 SF shed, staff recommends approval
• 4009 Deacon Ct: deck roof addition, staff recommends approval
• 112 Old Orchard Dr: 583 SF second-story master suite, siding/gutters/shingles, 728 SF detached garage, staff recommends approval

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a consent agenda containing five applications, including a sign for Cleveland Eye Clinic and several accessory structures. The board also approved a front porch addition at 7273 Walters Road with conditions requiring shingles to match the existing roof and reduced metal shed detail. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including AHBR 22-811 (sign), 22-725 (detached garage), 22-808 (shed), 22-720 (deck roof), and 22-833 (second story, siding, garage) (7-0)
• Approved AHBR 22-724 front porch addition at 7273 Walters Road with conditions on roofing material and metal shed detail (7-0)
• Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-08-22 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is meeting in person at Hudson High School to consider routine start-of-school business, including financial reports, personnel actions, and contracts for student services. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session for confidential matters.

• Accept $24,985 in gifts from Hudson City Schools Foundation for Art Cube, Volleyball Standards, ReGreen, and HHS Choir projects
• Approve auxiliary services agreements for Walsh Jesuit HS totaling $266,334.35
• Approve contracts for student services: Applewood Centers ($34,271.25), GCL Education ($30,030), Lisa Dietsche PT ($51,149), Minority Behavioral Health Group ($113,400)
• Approve numerous certified and support staff hires, resignations, and changes for 2022-23 school year
• Approve extracurricular travel study trips to Oil Creek State Park in September 2022

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-08-18 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is holding public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a gray water recycling septic system for a dog kennel at 2461 Barlow Road, and the other seeks to place a detached garage in a side yard at 2656 Bridgeton Drive. The board will also approve minutes from its July 21 meeting.

• Variance request BZBA 2022-754 for gray water septic system at Hudson Hounds kennel, 2461 Barlow Road
• Variance request BZBA 2022-776 for detached garage in side yard at 2656 Bridgeton Drive
• Approval of draft minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a gray water recycling septic system for the Hudson Hounds dog kennel at 2461 Barlow Road, waiving the requirement for public water and sewer. The board also granted a variance to allow a detached garage in the side yard at 2656 Bridgeton Drive. Both decisions were unanimous (3-0).

• Granted variance for gray water recycling septic system at Hudson Hounds kennel, 2461 Barlow Road (3-0)
• Granted variance for detached garage in side yard at 2656 Bridgeton Drive (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-08-10 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider consent applications for signs and accessory structures, revisit old business including a historic district addition at 132 Franklin St. and a door replacement at 245 N Main St., and review a recommendation to deny the 30 Aurora St. project. New business includes fences, garages, sheds, and deck additions, plus an informal review of new construction at 5530 Stonecreek Way.

• 30 Aurora St: Historic Preservation Consultant recommends denial of front approach and elevated terrace
• 132 Franklin St: Historic district addition reviewed; consultant recommends smaller north dormer
• 245 N Main St: Door replacement tabled from July 13, needs documentation of deterioration
• 61 E Streetsboro St: 6-foot wood fence replacement with height variance
• 5530 Stonecreek Way: Informal review of new single-story home, design standards issues

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications, including a dormer addition at 132 Franklin Street conditioned on matching existing dormers, a door replacement at 245 North Main Street requiring a nine-light wood door, a fence at 61 East Streetsboro Street with finished side facing out, and a shed at 305 Ravenna Street with faux windows. One application for a detached garage at 185 South Main Street was withdrawn, and a deck roof at 4009 Deacon Court was continued.

• Approved dormer addition at 132 Franklin Street conditioned on matching existing dormers (5-0)
• Approved door replacement at 245 North Main Street with nine-light wood door and bottom panels (5-0)
• Approved fence at 61 East Streetsboro Street with finished side facing out (5-0)
• Approved shed at 305 Ravenna Street with trimmed out faux windows (5-0)
• Approved deck awning at 6644 Kingswood Drive with posts increased to 6x6 inches (5-0)
• Approved accessory structures at 30 Aurora Street with modified front landscape and gate visual element (3-2)
• Withdrawn: detached garage at 185 South Main Street
• Continued: deck roof at 4009 Deacon Court

Hudson Board of Education 2022-08-08 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider approving a collective bargaining agreement with OAPSE, numerous personnel actions, purchase orders, and other routine items. The board will also nominate and vote on applicants to advance to interviews for a vacant board seat. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approve OAPSE collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
• Approve purchase orders totaling $70,778.12, including $18,052 to NEOSES and $14,200 to Remind101
• Approve employment of teacher Peter Davis at $64,584 and Alyssa Hunt at $44,786
• Approve confidential agreement for a student's education for 2022-23
• Nominate and vote on board member applicants to advance to interviews

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-8-01 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee, a volunteer board advising the city on environmental initiatives, will discuss resident resources for green certification, the KAB Community Appearance Index, and Earth Week 2023. It will also receive project updates on cigarette receptacles, merchant recycling bins, EV stations, and the Barlow Solar Array, and plan a Farmers Market Community Days event for Aug. 13.

• Discussion: Resident Resources for Green Certification
• Discussion: KAB Community Appearance Index
• Discussion: Earth Week 2023
• Project updates: Cigarette Receptacles, Merchant Recycling Bin, EV Stations, Barlow Solar Array
• New business: Farmers Market Community Days Aug. 13

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed planning for Earth Week 2023. Members reviewed project updates regarding EV charging stations and solar arrays, and discussed gauging resident interest in composting services.

• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-07-27 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for accessory structures, signs, and additions, including a previously tabled pavilion and a major home expansion. The board will also review a revised design for a commercial structure in the historic district and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Consent: 880 SF shed at 2234 Middleton Rd, 1200 SF detached garage at 5430 Sullivan Rd, ground and building signs for The Nest Schools at 5423 Darrow Rd
• Old business: 561 SF pavilion at 5860 Bradford Way (tabled July 13, revised per board request)
• New business: extensive first/second floor addition and exterior alterations at 2656 Bridgeton Dr
• New business: 284 SF garage addition at 164 Elm St (Historic District)
• New business: revised design for Peg's Home & Gallery at 53 First St, including full front porch siding replacement

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all five applications on the agenda, including three consent items and two old/new business items. The board also approved the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes as amended and discussed the process for considering work on historic structures.

• Approved consent agenda: shed at 2234 Middleton Rd, detached garage at 5430 Sullivan Rd, signs for The Nest Schools at 5423 Darrow Rd (5-0)
• Approved pavilion addition at 5860 Bradford Way (5-0)
• Approved first/second floor addition and alterations at 2656 Bridgeton Dr with window lowered and architectural shingles (5-0)
• Approved garage addition at 164 Elm St in Historic District (5-0)
• Approved new commercial structure and exterior alterations for Peg's Home & Gallery at 53 First St, including window design, siding removal, and demolition of non-historic rear addition (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission on 2022-07-25 7:30 PM - Rescheduled from 7.11.22

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use requests: a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road and a 35-unit townhome development on Darrow Road. The commission will also review minutes from June 13, 2022, and discuss a city solicitor review of LDC Section 1204.01.

• Conditional use for boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road (Parcel #3001097)
• Conditional use for 35-unit townhome development on west side of Darrow Road, south of Stoney Hill Drive
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Section 1204.01 of the Land Development Code

The Hudson Planning Commission approved two conditional use requests at its July 25, 2022 special meeting. A boarding and grooming kennel at 2461 Barlow Road was approved with conditions, including a variance requirement and a 12-dog overnight limit. A 35-unit townhome development on Darrow Road was also approved with conditions, including compliance with architectural standards and addressing engineer and fire marshal comments. The minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting were postponed because not enough members present had attended that meeting.

• Approved conditional use for boarding/grooming kennel at 2461 Barlow Road (4-0) with conditions
• Approved conditional use for 35-unit townhome development on Darrow Road (4-0) with conditions
• Postponed approval of June 13, 2022 meeting minutes to a later date

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-07-21 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a six-foot fence in the side yard at 61 E. Streetsboro Street, exceeding the four-foot maximum by two feet. The board will also approve minutes from its April 21, 2022 meeting. The agenda contains one substantive item and routine procedural matters.

• Public hearing on variance request BZBA 2022-645 for a 2-foot fence height increase at 61 E. Streetsboro Street
• Applicant: Gary Klein; property owners: Gary and Nancy Klein
• Property located in Historic Residential Neighborhood, Hudson Historic District
• Approval of draft minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a six-foot fence in the side yard at 61 E. Streetsboro Street, exceeding the four-foot maximum by two feet. The vote was 4-1, with Mr. Wagner dissenting. The board found the variance appropriate due to the property's history and unique circumstances, including a walnut tree affecting privacy plantings.

• Approved 2-foot fence height variance at 61 E. Streetsboro St (4-1)
• Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-07-18

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including fund appropriation increases totaling about $3.8 million, purchase orders, and personnel actions. They will also consider contracts for student services and approve administrative compensation with a 3.5% increase.

• Appropriation increases: $1,000,000 (Permanent Improvement), $1,500,000 (Building Fund), $262,992 (Nutrition Service), $116,901 (Public School Support), $100,000 (Local Grants), and federal grants totaling $311,000
• Purchase orders: Hammond Construction $431,111.73 and $457,170.27; Mutual of Omaha $9,971.07
• Contracts with Child Guidance & Family Solutions: $85,272, $70,000, and $56,000 for 2022-23
• Contract with Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio: $86,640 for student services
• Kindergarten tuition waiver for reduced-lunch families

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-07-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will vote on three consent applications for minor alterations and accessory structures. The agenda includes a new business item to determine the historic significance of a house at 33 South Oviatt Street proposed for demolition. Additionally, the board will review seven other projects involving exterior changes, signs, and additions in the city's historic district and other zones.

• AHBR 22-595: Residential demolition of a circa 1920 house at 33 South Oviatt Street
• AHBR 22-616: Shingle replacement at 136 Elm Street in the Historic District
• AHBR 22-670: Detached garage (432 SF) at 56 York Drive
• AHBR 22-650: Removal of brick facade and addition of stone facade at 5524 Timberline Trail
• AHBR 22-484: Deck, powder room, and exterior alterations at 16 Baldwin Street in the Historic District

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the demolition of the house at 33 South Oviatt Street, finding it lacks historic or architectural significance. Several other applications were approved with conditions, including a Tudor-style remodel at 5457 Stow Road and a sign at 30 Ravenna Street. Two applications were tabled for further review, and one was continued.

• Approved demolition of house at 33 S. Oviatt St. (4-0)
• Approved 16 Baldwin St. addition with stipulations (4-0)
• Approved 30 Ravenna St. signs with conditions (4-0)
• Approved 57 Hamden Dr. detached garage with stipulations (4-0)
• Approved 30 Aurora St. window removal; tabled garden/accessory elements (4-0)
• Approved 5457 Stow Rd. additions with conditions (4-0)
• Approved 2174 E. Streetsboro St. addition with stipulations (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-06-27 7:00

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, appropriation modifications, the May 2022 financial report, auxiliary services agreements for non-public schools, gifts and grants, petty cash funds, and check reconciliations. They will also consider final appropriations for FY2021-22 and annual appropriations for FY2022-23, along with numerous personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and extracurricular contracts.

• Fund transfers: $70,000 out of General Fund, $11,500 to Middle School Athletics, $58,500 to High School Athletics
• Appropriation modifications over $50,000 across multiple funds, including $1.1M in Master Facilities Fund
• Auxiliary services agreements for Seton Catholic: $76,000 for RN, $30,628.08 for school psychologist, $66,293.64 for remedial teacher, etc.
• Gifts and grants: $10,000 from GAR Foundation, $5,000 from Lisa & Al Romanini, $2,400 from Tom Tobin, $500 piano donation
• Personnel: hire Mary Fitzgerald as Assistant Principal-MS at $92,500 annual, plus multiple teacher and staff appointments

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-06-22 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a commercial demolition at 35 South Oviatt Street, multiple historic district alterations, and new accessory structures. The board will also revisit old business items, including a kitchen/bedroom/garage addition at 132 Franklin Street and a detached garage at 56 College Street, with staff recommendations for revisions.

• Commercial demolition of building (circa 1969) and residential garage (circa 1950) at 35 South Oviatt Street (Hudson Equipment)
• Historic district alterations: shingle replacement at 74 North Oviatt Street and 139 Franklin Street
• Building sign for Splott Graphics at 118 West Streetsboro Street
• Detached garage (354 SF) at 162 South Main Street
• Addition (patio room) at 6598 Meadow Farm Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a finding that buildings at 35 South Oviatt Street have no historic significance, allowing demolition. Several alteration and addition applications were approved, including a metal patio awning at 6406 Ridgeline Drive and a detached garage at 162 South Main Street. Two applications were tabled for further review, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved consent agenda items: 74 N. Oviatt St. shingle replacement, 139 Franklin St. garage shingle replacement, 118 W. Streetsboro St. building sign (5-0)
• Approved demolition finding for 35 S. Oviatt St. (5-0)
• Approved 6406 Ridgeline Drive metal patio awning with sided triangular rake edge (5-0)
• Approved 162 S. Main St. detached garage with window and stone adjustments (5-0)
• Approved 6598 Meadow Farm Drive patio room with shingled roof (5-0)
• Approved 56 College St. accessory structure and alterations with north dormer discussion (3-2)
• Tabled 132 Franklin St. additions/alterations for revised elevations
• Continued 16 Baldwin St. addition/alterations pending site visit

Planning Commission on 2022-06-13 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a conditional use permit for a vehicle repair/service facility for Line-X at 5170 Hudson Drive Units E & F, and a compatibility review and preliminary subdivision for a cul-de-sac extension to Kilbourne Drive. The commission will also consider approval of the May 9, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Conditional use request for vehicle repair/service facility (Line-X) at 5170 Hudson Drive Units E & F, Zoning District 8 - Industrial Business Park
• Compatibility review and preliminary subdivision for cul-de-sac extension to Kilbourne Drive, Parcel #3009982, Zoning District 3 - Outer Village Residential Neighborhood
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a vehicle repair/service facility for Line-X at 5170 Hudson Drive Units E & F, with a 5-0 vote. They also approved a compatibility review and preliminary subdivision request for a cul-de-sac extension to Kilbourne Drive, with conditions, in a separate 5-0 vote. The meeting included no public comments on non-agenda items and no other business.

• Approved conditional use for vehicle repair facility at 5170 Hudson Drive Units E & F (5-0)
• Approved compatibility review for cul-de-sac extension to Kilbourne Drive (5-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision request for Kilbourne Drive cul-de-sac with conditions (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-06-13 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $8,000 purchase order to Akron Children's Hospital, a contract with Summit Educational Service Center for auxiliary services, and numerous personnel actions, including hiring Cecilia Frammartino-Kotlyn as high school principal at $92,176 annually. The board will also consider textbook adoptions, policy revisions, and extracurricular travel. The meeting includes routine items like commendations and public comments.

• Purchase order to Akron Children's Hospital for $8,000
• Contract with Summit Educational Service Center for auxiliary services for 2022-23
• Hire Cecilia Frammartino-Kotlyn as Unit Principal-HS, $92,176 annual, 2-year contract
• Adopt new textbooks for journalism, speech, ecology, AP government, and Chinese
• Approve policy revisions including textbook selection and College Credit Plus

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-06-08 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including the demolition of the old middle school at 77 North Oviatt Street, which the school district approved on 5/31/22. The board will also review alterations and additions to homes in the Historic District, such as a roof raise at 132 Franklin Street and window replacements at 191 Elm Street. Other items include a slate roof replacement, a new home construction, and various additions.

• Demolition of 1927 building at 77 North Oviatt Street (old middle school), with salvage of façade components by HHA
• Additions/alterations at 132 Franklin Street (kitchen, bedroom, attached garage) with roof raise proposal
• Vinyl window and door replacements at 191 Elm Street
• Slate roof replacement at 263 North Main Street
• New two-story single-family home at 2466 Westwood Circle

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications for alterations and additions in the historic district, including a screen wall for rooftop mechanical units, vinyl window and door replacements, a slate roof replacement, a family room addition, a screened porch addition, and new residential construction. The board also issued a finding that the proposed demolition at 77 North Oviatt Street has historical and architectural significance, and discussed but did not decide on a rooftop addition at 132 Franklin Street, scheduling a site visit instead.

• Approved screen wall for rooftop mechanical units at 122 N Main St with conditions (5-0)
• Found 77 North Oviatt St demolition historically significant (3-2)
• Approved vinyl window and door replacements at 191 Elm St (5-0)
• Approved slate roof replacement at 263 North Main St (5-0)
• Approved family room addition at 80 West Case Dr (5-0)
• Approved screened porch addition at 6697 Kingswood Dr with condition (5-0)
• Approved new home construction at 2466 Westwood Cir with conditions (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-6-06 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee, a volunteer board advising Hudson City Council on environmental initiatives, will discuss planning for Hudson Earth Week 2023, an Ohio EPA grant, and a green certifications workshop. Old business includes merchant recycling, cigarette receptacles, and the comprehensive plan. The committee will also set a date and topics for a future workshop. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hudson Earth Week 2023
• Discussion of Ohio EPA grant
• Discussion of green certifications workshop
• Old business: merchant recycling, cigarette receptacles, comprehensive plan
• Setting a workshop date and topics

The committee approved the minutes from their previous meeting and discussed ongoing environmental projects. No other formal votes were taken during the session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Hudson Board of Education 2022-05-31 5:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 1927 Building and Saywell House at 77 N. Oviatt Street. Resolutions on the agenda include negotiating a donation agreement, letters of intent with the Hudson Heritage Association and Liberty Development Company, expressing intent to demolish the 1927 Building, and potential sale of the properties. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property sale and legal disputes.

• Resolution to negotiate donation agreement with John and Alison Quagliata
• Letter of intent with Hudson Heritage Association to remove architectural artifacts from the 1927 Building facade for a historical gateway
• Letter of intent with Hudson Heritage Association and negotiation of purchase/sale agreement for potential sale of Saywell House
• Resolution expressing intent to demolish the 1927 Building
• Letter of intent with Liberty Development Company for potential sale of 1927 Building and Saywell House

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-05-26 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider consent applications for three accessory structures, review old business on a shed at 6700 Stone Road, and take up new business including a demolition at 547 Seasons Road, two sign proposals, and two historic district projects. The board will also vote on minutes from the May 11 meeting.

• Consent: detached garage (400 SF) at 7703 Salem Drive, covered deck (320 SF) at 5513 Timberline Trail, detached garage (480 SF) at 5176 Sullivan Road — staff recommends approval
• Old business: shed (200 SF) at 6700 Stone Road — staff cites non-compliance with design standards (roof shape, fenestration)
• New business: demolition of building and garage at 547 Seasons Road — staff notes no architectural significance
• New business: projecting sign for Surge Dance Complex at 5847 Darrow Road, Unit 3 — staff questions bracket width
• New business: signs for Mainstream Boutique at 93 First Street — staff recommends raised letter and routed border

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications, including a demolition at 547 Seasons Road after finding the structures lack historic significance, and approved various accessory structures, signs, and additions. One application for 56 College Street was tabled at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two members absent.

• Approved consent agenda: detached garages at 7703 Salem Drive, 5513 Timberline Trail, and 5176 Sullivan Road (4-0)
• Approved shed at 6700 Stone Road with condition to add fenestration to rear elevation (4-0)
• Approved demolition of building and garage at 547 Seasons Road, finding no historic significance (4-0)
• Approved projecting sign for Surge Dance Complex at 5847 Darrow Road Unit 3 (4-0)
• Approved signs for Mainstream Boutique at 93 First Street with 1/2-inch borders and raised composite lettering (4-0)
• Tabled application for garage and alterations at 56 College Street at applicant's request
• Approved sunroom and garage addition at 58 Owen Brown Street with conditions for additional elevations and roof plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-05-19 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is holding a special meeting (rescheduled from May 23) to consider routine and significant items. They will vote on approving the May update of the Five-Year Forecast, discuss the 1927 Building (with possible official action), and approve numerous personnel actions including contract renewals, retirements, and new hires. The agenda also includes public comment periods and a consent agenda with appropriation increases.

• Appropriation increase: $35,000 to Trust Fund 007 for scholarships; $75,000 to Rotary Fund 011 for preschool playground
• Resolution to approve Five-Year Forecast (May Update) and file with Ohio Department of Education
• Discussion of 1927 Building (official action may be taken)
• Employment contract renewals for 2022-23: 8 staff (3-year contracts) including Thomas Barone, Kimberly Cockley, Jamie Ganz, Lisa Hunt, Kelly Kempf, Doreen Osmun, Maureen Schreiner, Natalie Wininger
• Retirement: Karen Weber effective 06-16-22

Park Board Meeting 05/16/2022

The Hudson Park Board approved minutes from its March 21 and April 7 meetings and recommended moving forward with the design phase of a new clubhouse at the golf course. Members also heard staff reports on tennis courts, ball fields, paving, golf course irrigation, and accessibility work. No resident input was given, and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

• Approved minutes from the 3-21-2022 regular meeting
• Approved minutes from the 4-7-2022 special meeting
• Recommended the design phase of a new clubhouse at the golf course (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-05-11 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider four consent applications for fences, skylights, shingles, and a pavilion, all recommended for approval. It will also discuss several new and old business items, including a barn at 1315 Connecticut Woods Drive that needs revisions to meet design standards, and new signs, a shed, an addition, and a new home that may not comply with architectural guidelines.

• Consent: 4' picket and 6' wood fence at 27 Roslyn Avenue (AHBR 22-374)
• Consent: Skylight replacements at 98 Aurora Street (AHBR 22-397)
• Consent: Shingle replacement at 27 Owen Brown Street (AHBR 22-414)
• Consent: Pavilion at 6923 Stow Road for Seton Catholic School (AHBR 22-206)
• New: Ground sign at 1101 Barlow Road for Ellsworth Golf; staff notes stone/wood may not relate to clubhouse

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all consent agenda items and new business applications, including a barn alteration, two signs, a home addition, and new residential construction. One application for a shed at 6700 Stone Road was continued because the applicant was not present. All votes were unanimous (4-0) among the four members present.

• Approved consent agenda: fence at 27 Roslyn Ave, skylights at 98 Aurora St, shingle replacement at 27 Owen Brown St, pavilion at 6923 Stow Rd (4-0)
• Approved barn alteration at 1315 Connecticut Woods Dr with modification for fenestration on east elevation (4-0)
• Approved building and post sign for Splott Graphics at 34 Ravenna St Unit 2, subject to non-conforming sign standards (4-0)
• Approved ground sign for Ellsworth Golf at 1101 Barlow Rd (4-0)
• Continued shed application at 6700 Stone Rd due to applicant absence
• Approved two-story addition at 154 Parmelee Dr (4-0)
• Approved new single-family home at 5430 Sullivan Rd (4-0)
• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-05-09 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is meeting to vote on several administrative and financial items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the Hudson Education Association, renewal of the treasurer's contract, and a change order for asbestos abatement in the 1927 portion of the old middle school. The board will also approve personnel actions, student fees, and routine financial reports.

• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Hudson Education Association (HEA) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
• Renew Phillip D. Butto as Treasurer for a 3-year term starting August 1, 2022
• Approve Change Order #OCO-0077 with Hammond Construction, Inc. for $134,375.20 for asbestos abatement in the 1927 portion of the old middle school
• Approve PreK-8 student fees for 2022-2023 school year
• Approve purchase orders totaling $15,674.07 to Englefield Oil for invoices predating purchase orders

Planning Commission on 2022-05-09 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use request for the expansion of Sweet Kiddles Day Care Center into an adjacent tenant space at 725 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite B1. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Conditional use request PC 2022-333 for Sweet Kiddles Day Care expansion at 725 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite B1
• Public hearing on the day care expansion, including traffic impact study and site plan
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for Sweet Kiddles Day Care Center to expand into an adjacent tenant space at 725 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite B1. The approval includes conditions prohibiting overnight accommodations and requiring annual certification reports. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved conditional use for Sweet Kiddles Day Care expansion (5-0)
• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-5-02 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including Hudson Earth Week, green certifications, and updates on old and new business items. The agenda includes discussion items, old business, and new business, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of Hudson Earth Week
• Discussion of Green Certifications
• Update on cigarette receptacles, merchant recycling, and EV charging stations
• Status update on Barlow solar array
• Debris removal during landscaping and mowing

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved a motion to amend and present a statement to City Council asking it to reconsider its decision not to include an EAC representative on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The vote was 4 aye (Ortiz, Mavroidis, Schumacher, Ciancio) with 2 abstentions (McCabe, Harris); Chair Farkas was absent. The rest of the meeting was discussion and status updates, including Earth Week thanks, green certification topics, cigarette receptacle and merchant recycling updates, EV charging stations, and a non-operational Barlow solar array. The committee also requested a special meeting to prioritize goals for the coming year.

• Approved motion to amend the EAC statement and present it before City Council (4 aye, 2 abstain)
• Approved the minutes as submitted
• Requested a special meeting to prioritize goals for the coming year

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-04-27 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing multiple applications for accessory structures, additions, and signage. The board will also consider administrative rule amendments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Signage proposal for Stir Studio Kitchen at 16 Clinton Street
• Proposed 6’ vinyl privacy fence at 7535 Valley View Road
• Major alterations and garage rebuild at 56 College Street (Historic District)
• New single-family home construction at 1425 Middleton Road
• Approval of accessory structures for 5713 Abbyshire Drive and 1701 Groton Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications, including a projecting sign, a fence, a garage addition, a recreation space, and a bedroom/bathroom addition, each with specific conditions. One application for a new home was approved with conditions, and another for a historic district garage and alterations was continued for further review. The board also approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved consent agenda for pavilion at 5713 Abbyshire Dr and garage at 1701 Groton Dr (6-0)
• Approved projecting sign at 16 Clinton St with condition to submit marquee design to staff (6-0)
• Approved fence at 7535 Valley View Rd with condition to move fence 23 ft from road edge (6-0)
• Continued application for garage and alterations at 56 College St for further review
• Approved recreation space/storage addition at 107 Cheshire Rd (6-0)
• Approved master bedroom/bathroom addition at 222 Ravenna St with conditions (6-0)
• Approved new home at 1425 Middleton Rd with conditions (5-1)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting as amended (6-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-04-25 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes a $813,811 increase to ESSER federal grant funds, several other fund appropriations, and a purchase order. The board will also vote on numerous personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new hires, and non-renewals of long-term substitutes, plus policy revisions on weapons and grants.

• Appropriation increase of $813,811 for ESSER State Supplement grant
• Appropriation increases: $25,000 student activity, $24,724 school safety grant, $15,000 Six District Compact, $15,377 Perkins, $2,608 Title III
• Purchase order to Western Reserve Academy for $4,484.15
• Summit County ESC contract for 2022-2023 at $111,920
• ESC of Western Reserve service agreement for 2 students, NTE $34,383.09 each

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-04-21 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding property setbacks. The items involve requests to build an addition and an accessory structure in residential districts.

• Variance request for 107 Cheshire Road to reduce rear yard setback from 50 feet to 44 feet
• Variance request for 5713 Abbyshire Drive to reduce side yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-04-13 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including consent items for signs, fences, and a pavilion, and new business items involving alterations to a house at 6700 Stone Road, a commercial screenwall at 122 North Main Street, and accessory structures. Staff recommendations and design standard compliance are key discussion points.

• Consent: ground sign at 5876 Darrow Road (staff recommends approval)
• Consent: fence replacements at 20 High Street and 63 College Street (staff recommends approval)
• New business: alterations at 6700 Stone Road with multiple design standard concerns
• New business: rooftop mechanical screenwall at 122 North Main Street (Historic District)
• New business: accessory structures at 2084 Ravenna Street, 2178 Middleton Road, and 2899 Ravenna Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved four consent agenda items and four new business applications, including alterations at 6700 Stone Road, an accessory structure at 2084 Ravenna Street, a detached garage with in-law suite at 2178 Middleton Road, and an addition at 2899 Ravenna Street. The board continued a commercial alteration at 122 North Main Street for a site visit and consultant review, and discussed an accessory structure at 56 College Street with a site visit planned.

• Approved consent agenda: ground sign at 5876 Darrow Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: fence replacement at 20 High Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: fence replacement at 63 College Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: pavilion and outdoor fireplace at 6361 Forest Edge Drive (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 6700 Stone Road with conditions (5-0)
• Approved accessory structure at 2084 Ravenna Street (5-0)
• Approved detached garage with in-law suite at 2178 Middleton Road (5-0)
• Approved addition at 2899 Ravenna Street with siding conditions (5-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-04-11 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, personnel actions including retirements and new hires, policy updates, and extracurricular travel. The board will also hear reports on winter sports and facilities, and may enter executive session for negotiations.

• Purchase order to Millcraft Paper Company for $4,627.50
• STRS Board pickup for Superintendent's retirement contributions
• Retirements: Christopher Kelling (eff. 07-31-22) and Kathleen Uschold (eff. 06-08-22)
• New hires: custodian Jarad Dunn at $16.56/hr, educational aides at $15.02/hr
• Policy first readings on weapons, staff dress, and other revisions

Planning Commission on 2022-04-11 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request from Seton Catholic School to expand its parking lot and add an outdoor chapel and outdoor classroom pavilion at 6923 Stow Road. The commission will also consider amendments to its administrative rules. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, minutes approval, and public discussion.

• Conditional use request PC 2022-206 for Seton Catholic School, 6923 Stow Road, Parcel #3004601, in Zoning District 3 - Outer Village Residential Neighborhood
• Parking lot expansion, outdoor chapel, and outdoor classroom pavilion proposed
• Amendment to Planning Commission Administrative Rules (PC-Admin 2022)
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for Seton Catholic School to expand its parking lot and add an outdoor chapel and classroom pavilion at 6923 Stow Road, with conditions on lighting, landscaping, building design, and engineering comments. The commission also discussed but took no action on proposed amendments to its administrative rules.

• Approved conditional use for Seton Catholic School parking lot expansion, outdoor chapel, and classroom pavilion (5-0)
• Set conditions: parking lot lighting max 16 feet, additional interior landscaping, building design subject to AHBR approval, and address engineer comments
• Discussed amendments to Planning Commission Administrative Rules (no action taken)

Park Board Special Meeting 04/07/2022

The Hudson Park Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a tennis/pickleball complex. The agenda includes resident input and new business, with the complex as the sole item under discussion. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Tennis/Pickleball Complex

The Hudson Park Board voted 3-1 to recommend that Council approve a $2,200,208 bid from Mr. Excavator for tennis and pickleball courts, including all alternates. The proposal is scheduled to go to Council on April 26. An alternate proposal regarding lighting was rejected.

• Recommended $2,200,208 bid from Mr. Excavator for tennis/pickleball courts to Council (3-1)
• Rejected proposed alternate language regarding lighting

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-4-04 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss Hudson Earth Week and committee t-shirts. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comments and approval of minutes, and no major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Discussion of Hudson Earth Week
• Discussion of committee t-shirts

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved two motions: to encourage the City to install cigarette receptacles or find another solution to cigarette litter, and to recommend the City give feedback on the concept of certificates for green house sales, which the EAC could then investigate. The committee also approved its prior meeting minutes as submitted and discussed Earth Week logistics, including extending the Bio-Blitz to run all week and possibly cancelling planned art events on 4/23 if event managers are unavailable. Staff reported the merchant recycling bin is planned for April installation and the permanent e-Waste bin is expected at City Hall on Thursday, April 7.

• Approved minutes as submitted
• Passed motion to encourage the City to implement cigarette receptacles or find another solution to cigarette litter
• Passed motion to recommend the City provide feedback on the concept of certificates for green house sales, for EAC investigation
• Discussed extending Earth Week Bio-Blitz to run all week, closing end of Friday
• Discussed possibly cancelling planned Earth Week art events for 4/23 if event managers are unavailable
• Staff reported merchant recycling bin planned for April installation
• Staff reported permanent e-Waste bin expected at City Hall Thursday, April 7
• No decision yet on new EAC member, per Council Liaison

Park Board Meeting 03/21/2022

The Hudson Park Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on golf simulators from Assistant City Manager Jeff Knoblauch, and receive reports from staff and committees. They will also discuss old business including the Hudson Springs Park dog run and pickleball/tennis courts, and new business about the Green on the Green event on April 23, 2022.

• Presentation on golf simulators by Assistant City Manager Jeff Knoblauch
• Old business: Hudson Springs Park Dog Run to Meadow
• Old business: Pickle Ball/Tennis Courts
• New business: Green on the Green April 23, 2022
• Committee reports on tennis/pickleball courts, trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, accessibility

The Hudson Park Board approved a project at the Hudson Springs Park dog run as proposed by the Friends of Hudson Parks, with all members present voting in favor. The Board also received a presentation on golf simulator costs, discussed the pickleball/tennis complex bid timeline, and agreed to explore a Hudson Youth Lacrosse request for a practice wall and fields further. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Hudson Springs Park dog run to meadow project as proposed by Friends of Hudson Parks (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-03-17 7:30 PM

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding two variance requests. The first involves expanding an attached garage at 2230 Olde Farm Lane, and the second concerns increasing the size of an accessory structure at 2084 Ravenna Street.

• Variance for garage door orientation and a 6-foot setback reduction at 2230 Olde Farm Lane
• Variance to increase accessory structure size by 480 square feet at 2084 Ravenna Street

The Board approved two variance requests for residential property expansions and granted a request to withdraw one case. The decisions allow for a garage expansion at 2230 Olde Farm Lane and an oversized accessory structure at 2084 Ravenna Street.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Case Number 2021-1316 (4-0)
• Approved garage door orientation and 6-foot setback variance for 2230 Olde Farm Lane (4-0)
• Approved 480-square-foot accessory structure size variance for 2084 Ravenna Street (4-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-03-14 7:00 PM

The Hudson City School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial and personnel items, including a $324,000 increase to the Food Service fund, summer camp staff hires, and a resolution allowing board meetings via electronic technology under Ohio HB 51. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and treasurer, and may enter executive session to discuss employment of a public employee.

• Approve $324,000 increase to Food Service fund appropriations
• Adopt resolution to allow electronic board meetings under Ohio HB 51 until June 30, 2022
• Approve 2022 summer camp staff hires (e.g., Andrew Martin Rugby Camp NTE $5,000, Buddy Dice Baseball Camp NTE $4,000)
• Approve extracurricular travel: Hocking Hills State Park (May 6-8) and Ashland College (July 11-13)
• Approve February 2022 financial report and minutes from prior meetings

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-03-09 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a new commercial structure and exterior alterations at 53 First Street (Peg's Home & Gallery), a new home at 5662 Brookshire Drive, a fence at 104 E. Streetsboro Street, and a sign at 46 Park Lane. The board will also revisit a screened porch addition at 820 Ridgewood Boulevard. Staff recommendations and design standard compliance are noted for each item.

• AHBR 21-1046: New commercial structure and exterior alteration at 53 First Street (Peg's Home & Gallery, Baldwin-Buss House) with revised plans
• AHBR 22-154: New one-story single-family home at 5662 Brookshire Drive (Drees Homes) with design standard issues
• AHBR 22-170: 4' wood decorative fence at 104 E. Streetsboro Street (Historic District) - staff recommends approval
• AHBR 22-163: Projecting and building signs for Ming's Bubble Tea at 46 Park Lane - staff recommends approval
• AHBR 22-37: Screened porch addition at 820 Ridgewood Boulevard - design standard discussion

The Board approved signs for Ming’s Bubble Tea, a screened porch at 820 Ridgewood Boulevard, and a new home at 5662 Brookshire Drive. It also approved the restoration of the Baldwin-Buss House with specific siding limits, while tabling the design of the new Peg's Foundation building.

• Approved signs for Ming’s Bubble Tea at 46 Park Lane (6-0)
• Approved screened porch addition at 820 Ridgewood Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved decorative wood fence at 104 E. Streetsboro Street (6-0)
• Approved new residential construction at 5662 Brookshire Drive (6-0)
• Approved Baldwin-Buss House restoration with siding removal limits (6-0)
• Tabled Peg's Foundation building application to study east elevation window (6-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-3-7 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee, a Council-appointed volunteer board, is meeting to discuss Hudson Earth Week and review environmental grants as old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items on Earth Week and grants, plus routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Discussion of Hudson Earth Week
• Review of Environmental Grants as old business
• Public comments period
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Environmental Awareness Committee unanimously approved a motion to endorse a Hudson Park Board proposal to convert a dog park into a wildflower meadow. The committee also approved its prior meeting minutes with a correction that an Earth Week gardening workshop concerns vegetable gardens, not rain gardens. Members discussed Earth Week logistics, including possibly replacing a closed high school event with a bird walk, and heard a resident ask the committee to reopen talks with the administration about a greenhouse gas emission inventory. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting with a correction (gardening workshop is about vegetable gardens, not rain gardens)
• Endorsed converting a dog park into a wildflower meadow (unanimous)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-02-28 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will consider approving the tax budget and levies for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2022, totaling $60,430,302 across three funds. The board will also act on routine items including purchase orders, personnel changes, a $5,000 gift, and policy adoption. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employment of a public employee.

• Approve tax levies: General Fund $54,565,094, Debt Fund $5,094,675, Permanent Improvement Fund $770,533
• Approve $4,680 purchase order to Kent State University
• Approve $5,000 golf studio donation from Keith Smith
• Approve personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and coaching positions
• Adopt revised Policy 2370.01 on Blended Learning

Park Board Meeting 2022/02/24 7PM

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several park matters, including changing the dog run area to a meadow at Hudson Springs Park, a grant for clearing invasive species, and tennis/pickleball courts. The agenda also includes resident input from the Hudson Youth Lacrosse Association and others, as well as committee reports on trails, dog park, ball fields, golf course, and accessibility.

• Changing dog run area to meadow at Hudson Springs Park
• Grant for clearing invasive species
• Tennis/Pickleball courts update
• Resident input from Hudson Youth Lacrosse Association
• Schedule of Meetings for 2022

The Hudson Park Board approved minutes from its November 15, 2021 and January 5, 2022 meetings and approved its 2022 meeting schedule. A proposal to convert the dog run area at Hudson Springs Park into a meadow was tabled until the March 21, 2022 meeting. The board also heard reports on a tennis/pickleball complex going out for bid, a $3,000 grant for invasive species removal, and other park projects, but took no other formal action.

• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled changing the dog run area to a meadow at Hudson Springs Park until 3/21/2022
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: March 21, May 16, July 18, September 19, November 21
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 PM

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-02-23 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for building alterations, demolitions, and additions. The board will also conduct an informal review of a 33-unit townhome project on Darrow Road.

• Demolition application for commercial buildings at 53 First Street and 17 West Streetsboro Street
• Exterior façade renovation for Acme Store at 116 West Streetsboro Street
• Signage application for Puffy’s Vapor Lounge at 5 Atterbury Boulevard, Suite 2
• Proposed 4-foot black chain-link fence at 3056 Middleton Road
• Informal review of 33-unit Darrow Road Townhomes in District 3

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the Acme store facade renovation at 116 West Streetsboro Street, a demolition finding for the former Merino and Prestige buildings, and several residential additions and a sign. One application for a screened porch at 820 Ridgewood Boulevard was continued. The board also discussed an informal review of a 33-unit townhome proposal.

• Approved consent agenda including covered terrace/deck at 7631 Andover Way (6-0)
• Approved Acme store exterior facade renovation at 116 W Streetsboro St with conditions (6-0)
• Approved demolition finding for 53 First St & 17 W Streetsboro St (6-0)
• Approved window sign for Puffy's Vapor Lounge at 5 Atterbury Blvd, Suite 2 (6-0)
• Approved 4' black chain-link fence at 3056 Middleton Rd with dense screening condition (6-0)
• Continued screened porch addition at 820 Ridgewood Blvd
• Approved attached garage at 2230 Olde Farm Ln with condition to adjust position (6-0)
• Approved 2nd story addition at 2819 Pioneer Trl with conditions (6-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-02-17 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One is a tabled request for a gravel parking lot at 1940 Georgetown Road, and the other is a new request for two variances to build a driveway within a stream corridor at 2178 Middleton Road. The board will also approve minutes from the January 20 meeting.

• Variance request BZBA 2021-1316 to allow gravel parking at 1940 Georgetown Road (tabled from 1/20/22)
• Variance request BZBA 2021-1375 for 26-foot stream corridor setback reduction at 2178 Middleton Road
• Second variance for driveway construction within stream corridor at 2178 Middleton Road
• Approval of draft minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved two variances for a property at 2178 Middleton Road to allow a driveway within a stream corridor, subject to conditions regarding materials and runoff mitigation. The Board also agreed to table a variance request for a gravel parking lot at 1940 Georgetown Road at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous among the four present members.

• Approved variances for driveway at 2178 Middleton Road (4-0)
• Tabled variance request for gravel parking at 1940 Georgetown Road (4-0)
• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-02-09 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is meeting to review two residential addition applications, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and consider an appointment to a design subcommittee. The board will evaluate whether the proposed additions meet the city's Architectural Design Standards for material compatibility and design details. Public comment is also scheduled.

• AHBR 22-79: attached garage addition at 2669 Pickerington Way, submitted by Gary Spaeth of Manorbrook Homes, Inc.
• AHBR 22-82: two-car garage and rear patio addition at 6191 Paderborne Drive, submitted by Rebecca Pantuso of Pantuso Architecture
• Review of draft minutes from the January 26, 2022 board meeting
• Appointment of alternate to Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved two applications: an attached garage addition at 2669 Pickerington Way (with staff to approve brick specifications) and a two-car garage and rear patio addition at 6191 Paderborne Drive. The board also appointed Jeffrey Anzevino as alternate to the Industrial Design Subcommittee for Districts 6 and 8, and approved the January 26, 2022 meeting minutes as amended. No public comments were made, and there were no consent agenda items or old business.

• Approved AHBR 22-79: attached garage addition at 2669 Pickerington Way, with staff to approve brick specifications (5-0).
• Approved AHBR 22-82: two-car garage and rear patio addition at 6191 Paderborne Drive (5-0).
• Appointed Jeffrey Anzevino as alternate to the Industrial Design Subcommittee for Districts 6 and 8 (4-0, with one abstention).
• Approved the January 26, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Hudson Board of Education 2022-02-14 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the refunding of outstanding Series 2012 certificates of participation, totaling $13,455,000, through new Series 2022 certificates. The action is intended to reduce interest costs on school facilities, including Ellsworth Hill Elementary School. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and hear public comments.

• Resolution to refund $13,455,000 in Series 2012 certificates with Series 2022 certificates to reduce interest costs
• COVID-19 update from Special Assistant to the Superintendent Steven L. Farnsworth
• Commendations for Career and Technical Education Month and staff recognition
• Public comments on agenda items

Planning Commission on 2022-02-14 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a zoning map amendment for properties on S. Oviatt Street and a proposal for an outdoor tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Zoning map amendment for parcels #3200331 (35 S. Oviatt Street), #3200328 (33 S. Oviatt Street), and #3201843 to District 3 - Outer Village Residential Neighborhood
• Review and recommendation for outdoor tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Road
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for housing for developmentally disabled young adults and a new tennis and pickleball complex. Both approvals included conditions.

• Approved zoning map amendment for parcels #3200331, #3200328, and #3201843 to District 3 - Outer Village Residential Neighborhood (5-1)
• Approved development of outdoor tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park (6-0)
• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-2-7 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will hear a guest presentation titled 'Why Electric Cars Won't Work' from Michael Benson of Command Consulting, and will discuss the city's emissions inventory and plans for Hudson Earth Week. Members will also get a progress update on the EPA Recycling & Litter Prevention Grant and discuss new grant opportunities. The meeting is open to public comments.

• Guest presentation: 'Why Electric Cars Won't Work' by Michael Benson, Co-Owner of Command Consulting
• Discussion of Emissions Inventory
• Discussion of Hudson Earth Week
• Progress update on EPA Recycling & Litter Prevention Grant
• Discussion of new grant opportunities

The Environmental Awareness Committee met on February 7, 2022 with four of six members present. It received a guest presentation on electric vehicles, continued research into emissions inventory costs, and discussed a tentative schedule of weeknight events for Hudson Earth Week. The committee paused work on a recycling grant until after Earth Week and said it will research a cigarette recycling grant that would pay for receptacles. No formal motions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes.

• No formal decisions, motions, or votes recorded; meeting was discussion-based
• Recycling grant work paused until after Earth Week
• Committee will research a cigarette recycling grant that would pay for receptacles
• Continued research into costs and data requirements for emissions inventories
• Discussed tentative Earth Week weeknight schedule (amphibian tour, storm water and alternative energy panels, gardening workshop, film showing, plog, rain barrel workshop)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-01-26 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider a consent application for a screened porch addition, discuss a commercial facade renovation for the Acme store, and review a historic district door replacement proposal. The Acme project is an introductory discussion with formal action to follow later.

• AHBR 22-32: 157 Elm Street, screened porch addition (306 SF), staff recommends approval
• AHBR 22-27: 31 Church Street, front entry and side door replacements in Historic District, staff recommends referral to subcommittee
• AHBR 22-47: 116 West Streetsboro Street, Acme store exterior facade renovation, introductory discussion only
• Staff notes proposed fiberglass doors at 31 Church Street are not appropriate wood substitution
• Acme project requires additional info: color rendering, material samples, landscape plan, cross sections

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a consent agenda item for a screened porch addition at 157 Elm Street. A separate application for door replacements at 31 Church Street was tabled pending further documentation. The board also held an informal discussion on a proposed exterior renovation of the Acme store at 116 West Streetsboro Street.

• Approved consent agenda: screened porch addition at 157 Elm Street (5-0)
• Tabled AHBR 22-27: front entry and side door replacements at 31 Church Street
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022, as amended (5-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-01-24 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is meeting in person to consider consent agenda purchase orders totaling $246,675.46, approve the December 2021 financial report, accept gifts and grants, approve personnel actions including leaves and hourly employment, and set high school student fees and a kindergarten scholarship structure for the 2022-23 school year. The board will also review policy revisions and hold an executive session for employment, complaints, legal disputes, and negotiations.

• Purchase orders: BSN Sports $3,188.96, Connect $6,930 (x2), Hammond Construction $229,626.60
• Gifts: $3,200 to hockey, $1,000 to men's lacrosse, $985 PPG STEM grant
• Personnel: parental leaves for Christina Lowell and Andrea Stuart; hourly rates for additional hours and daily coverage
• Approve 2022-23 high school student fees and kindergarten scholarship structure
• Policy first reading: public participation, student mental health, restraint/seclusion, bonding

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2022-01-20 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a gravel parking lot at 1940 Georgetown Road, waiving the city's paving requirement. The board will also elect officers, approve prior minutes, and conduct routine administrative items.

• Variance request by Ken Kuryla, KGK Gardening & Design Corp, for gravel parking at 1940 Georgetown Road
• Property owner: KGK Properties LLC, 1936 Georgetown Road, Hudson
• Section 1207.12(o) paving requirement waiver
• Election of officers
• Approval of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals voted 4-0 to table a variance request from KGK Gardening & Design Corp to use compacted gravel instead of asphalt or concrete for the parking lot at 1940 Georgetown Road. The applicant requested the tabling to a future meeting. The board also elected officers and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Elected Kerri Keller as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Elected John Dohner as Chair (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Tabled variance request BZBA 2021-1316 for 1940 Georgetown Road to a future meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2022-01-12 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for new residential construction, alterations, and signs, including a 33-unit townhome project for informal feedback. The board will also elect officers and review consent applications for a pool house, a garage addition, and a bank sign, all recommended for approval by staff.

• AHBR 21-1242: Pool house at 2329 Red Coach Lane, staff recommends approval
• AHBR 21-1323: Guest suite addition to garage at 143 Ravenna Street, staff recommends approval
• AHBR 21-1365: Building signs for Farmers National Bank at 75 South Main Street, staff recommends approval
• AHBR 21-1255: Projecting sign for Jennifer Lopez Designs at 46 Ravenna Street, Suite E1, staff notes sign must be rectangular MDO, not round aluminum
• AHBR 21-1248: Informal review of 33-unit townhomes on Darrow Road, seeking feedback on design standards

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review elected officers, approved a consent agenda with three applications, and approved several new construction and alteration projects. The board also provided informal recommendations on a townhome development regarding garage and door orientations.

• Elected John Caputo as Chair, Allyn Marzulla as Vice Chair, John Workley as Secretary (all 7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: pool house at 2329 Red Coach Lane, guest suite addition at 143 Ravenna Street, and building signs at 75 South Main Street (7-0)
• Approved projecting sign for Jennifer Lopez Designs at 46 Ravenna Street, Suite E1 (7-0)
• Approved garage window alteration at 13 North Oviatt Street (7-0)
• Approved window alteration and replacements at 120 Hudson Street (7-0)
• Approved new two-story home at 652 Boston Mills Road with condition that foundation and chimney match (7-0)
• Approved new two-story home at 170 Terex Road with condition to add a half column on the right corner (7-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)

Hudson Board of Education 2022-01-10 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education is holding its organizational meeting to elect officers, set the 2022 meeting schedule, and make annual appointments. The board will also vote on placing a 1.5-mill permanent improvement levy renewal on the May 3, 2022 ballot, which would generate an estimated $1,530,854 annually. Other business includes approving a superintendent search contract and routine annual resolutions.

• Resolution to submit 1.5-mill renewal levy to voters on May 3, 2022, estimated to raise $1,530,854 annually
• Contract with Finding Leaders for superintendent search at $11,000 plus expenses
• OSBA membership renewal for 2022 at $10,046
• Ohio Education Policy Institute membership at $1,500
• Designation of legal advisors and bond counsel firms

Planning Commission on 2022-01-10 7:30 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a site plan request from Acme Fresh Market for exterior alterations and parking lot work at 116 W. Streetsboro Street, and a zoning map amendment to expand the historic district to include Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue. The commission will also elect officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Design Subcommittee, and approve minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting.

• Site plan request PC 2021-1351 for Acme Fresh Market exterior and parking lot alterations at 116 W. Streetsboro Street
• Zoning map amendment PC 2021-1368 to expand historic district to include Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue
• Election of officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Design Subcommittee for Districts 6 and 8
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Hudson Planning Commission approved a site plan for Acme Fresh Market's exterior parking lot alterations tied to an $8 million building renovation, with conditions including landscaping and lighting updates. It also recommended that City Council adopt Ordinance 21-160 to expand the Historic District to include Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue, covering 44 parcels, by a 5-1 vote. The commission elected officers and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Acme Fresh Market site plan (PC 2021-1351) with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 21-160 to expand Historic District to Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue (5-1)
• Elected Ronald Stolle as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Lehman as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Lehman as Chair of Industrial District Design Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Melissa Jones as Alternate Chair of Industrial District Design Committee (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Environmental Awareness Committee on 2022-1-6 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee is meeting to discuss its Climate Action Plan, plan Green on the Green/Earth Week events, and vote on a new title for the event. The committee will also review a recycling grant, holiday lights recycling, and a press release on air-sourced heat pumps. This is a regular working meeting of the volunteer board.

• Vote on new event title: Hudson Earth Week, Hudson Environmental Week, or Hudson Green Week
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan (CAP)
• Update on Recycling Grant
• Update on Holiday Lights Recycling
• Press release on air-sourced heat pumps

Park Board Special Meeting 2022-01-05 7 PM

The Hudson Park Board is holding a special meeting with a single new business item: discussion of a Tennis/Pickleball Complex. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed under 'New Business' for discussion.

• Discussion of Tennis/Pickleball Complex

The Park Board voted to recommend that City Council bid out Option 1 for the Tennis/Pickleball Complex. This option includes all courts, a gravel driveway, sail-style shade structures, and lighting infrastructure.

• Recommended to Council that Option 1 of the Tennis/Pickleball Complex be bid out (All in favor)