Hudson, OH

City Council

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 27 East Main Street. The board will hold public hearings on two requests to enlarge nonconforming structures under section 1206.05(f)(1). One concerns a side addition over an existing driveway at 31 Church St; the other concerns a front porch addition at 121 Sussex Rd. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other business.

• Case BZBA 26-1151: request to expand a nonconforming structure with a side addition over the existing driveway to cover automobiles at 31 Church St (District 4, Historic Residential Neighborhood); applicant Kirk Hartung of 4034 Porter Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145; property owner Melissa Kass of 31 Church Street, Hudson, Ohio 44236
• Case BZBA 26-1157: request to expand a nonconforming structure with a front porch addition at 121 Sussex Rd (District 3, Outer Village Residential Neighborhood); applicant and property owners Bryan and Rachael Mauk of 121 Sussex Rd, Hudson, Ohio 44236
• Both requests are filed under section 1206.05(f)(1), 'Nonconforming Structures - Enlargement'
• Public hearing format: applicant comments up to 30 minutes, standing individuals up to 15 minutes, public comments up to 5 minutes, final applicant comments up to 15 minutes
• Board members listed: Lydia Bronstein (Chair), Robert Kahrl (Vice Chair), Robert Dyer, Keenan Jones, Cory Scott; staff: Nick Sugar (City Planner), Mary Rodack (Associate Planner)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for residential alterations and additions, including siding, window replacements, and garage construction. The board will also discuss a draft update to the Design Standards.

• Alteration at 5 Baldwin Street (Siding, Windows & Awning)
• Addition at 2200 Middleton Rd (Living Room & Primary Suite)
• Alteration at 88 N. Main Street (Door Replacement)
• Addition at 5524 Timberline Trail (Sunroom)
• Addition at 25 Clairhaven Dr (2-Car Garage)

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss restricting truck weight limits on SR 91 and SR 303 with an alternate route, and requesting a railroad exemption for W. Barlow Road. They will also review proposed legislation for the October 6 meeting, including multiple bond ordinances for capital projects, a settlement for the Canterbury Meadows lawsuit, and a fiber-to-the-home construction contract.

• Discussion of truck weight limits on SR 91 and SR 303 and alternate truck route
• Request for railroad exemption on W. Barlow Road
• Resolution to bid printing/mailing services for Focus on Hudson Newsletter
• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over Canterbury Meadows (94.56 acres, 32-lot subdivision)
• Bond ordinances: $21M Public Works facility, $6.825M salt/bus garage, $15M fiber broadband, $5M Fire/EMS, $3M AMI meters

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests: a new home needing stream and wetland setback variances, an in-ground pool in a side yard, a garage addition to a nonconforming structure, and a dental office seeking extra parking. The board will also approve minutes from its August 20 meeting.

• Variance for new home at 1957 Norton Rd to reduce stream corridor setback from 30 ft to 3 ft and wetlands setback from 50 ft to 0 ft
• Variance to allow in-ground pool in side yard at 1795 Barlow Rd
• Expansion of nonconforming structure for garage addition and driveway at 112 Parmelee Dr
• Variance to exceed maximum parking spaces for dental office at 1465 Norton Rd

City Council

The Hudson City Council will consider a settlement resolving the Prestige Builder Group lawsuit over the Canterbury Meadows development, authorizing a 32-lot conservation subdivision on Ravenna Street and Stow Road. The council will also take up several bond ordinances financing major capital projects, including a new Public Works facility, a bus garage, and broadband expansion. Several proclamations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group v. City of Hudson lawsuit for 94.56-acre Canterbury Meadows development (Resolution 26-118)
• Ordinance authorizing $21,000,000 in bonds for new Public Works facility (26-127)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $6,825,000 in notes for new salt storage and bus maintenance facility at 5810 Hudson Drive (26-126)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in notes for Velocity Broadband residential fiber expansion (26-128)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 876 short-term rental regulations (26-78)

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions on several major site plan requests, including an 18-unit townhome development, a day care facility, and an industrial business park. The commission will also discuss the Prestige Settlement Agreement and receive updates from subcommittees.

• Major Site Plan review for 18-unit townhome development (PC 2026-945)
• Major Site Plan request for day care construction (PC 2026-916)
• Major Site Plan request for Standard Shop Company industrial business park (PC 2026-1129)
• Discussion of Prestige Settlement Agreement
• Industrial Design Subcommittee review of Case 2026-1129

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a subcommittee meeting to review Section 1204.02 of the Land Development Code regarding Planned Developments. This session is designated as a work session for discussion and review.

• Review of Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments within the Land Development Code

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will review several applications for property alterations, demolitions, and new residential construction. The Board will also discuss updates to the draft Design Standards and consider adding Lincoln Windows to the approved materials list.

• New house construction application at 6000 Pine Ridge Trail
• Townhome project review for 86 Owen Brown Street
• Demolition of a detached garage at 5 Thirty Acres Ln
• Proposed addition at 2200 Middleton Rd
• Alteration requests for 290 N Main Street and 134 Aurora Street

City Council Workshop

The City Council Workshop includes discussions on Hudson Innovation Park and the Clinton Crossing site plan. The agenda also outlines several proposed ordinances for the September 15 meeting regarding large-scale municipal borrowing and legal settlements.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group, LLC lawsuit regarding Canterbury Meadows development
• $21,000,000 bond for a new Public Works facility
• $15,000,000 for Velocity Broadband fiber optic expansion
• $6,825,000 for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• $5,000,000 for Fire/EMS facility remodeling and a new detached garage

The Hudson City Council workshop on September 8, 2026, discussed several items but made no final decisions. All proposed resolutions and ordinances were forwarded to the September 15, 2026, Council meeting for further consideration. These include a $21 million bond for a new Public Works facility, several other bond ordinances for various projects, a settlement agreement for the Canterbury Meadows development, and a short-term rental ordinance amendment. The workshop also included updates on the Hudson Innovation Park and Clinton Crossing, with no votes taken.

• Forwarded Resolution 26-120 for retaining wall blocks at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course
• Forwarded Resolution 26-121 for storm water management at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course
• Forwarded Resolution 26-122 for N. Main Street storm water improvements
• Forwarded Resolution 26-123 to forward Clinton Crossing site plan to Planning Commission
• Forwarded Ordinance 26-78 amending short-term rental operations
• Forwarded Resolution 26-118 for settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit
• Forwarded Ordinance 26-127 for $21,000,000 bond for new Public Works facility
• Forwarded multiple bond ordinances for various projects (26-124 through 26-130)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a subcommittee meeting to review Section 1204.02 of the Land Development Code. This session focuses on Planned Developments within the city's code.

• Subcommittee review of Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments

City Council

The City Council will consider several legislative items, including a settlement regarding the Canterbury Meadows development and updates to engineering standards for drilling. The meeting also includes discussions on low-speed vehicle ordinances and funding for snow and ice control.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group, LLC v. City of Hudson lawsuit regarding Canterbury Meadows development
• Ordinance to update engineering standards for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) construction
• Resolution to increase funding for the snow and ice control program for road salt and conveying
• Resolution to increase a purchase order for Superior Beverage at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club
• Resolution accepting property tax amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission

Council approved Ordinance 26-115, adding engineering standards for horizontal directional drilling, as an emergency measure (7-0). Ordinance 26-113 on low-speed vehicles was postponed to October 6, 2026 (6-1). Council also approved the consent agenda, including a liquor permit notice, tax levy resolution, and a purchase order increase for Superior Beverage. Resolution 26-118 on the Prestige Builder Group settlement was introduced but not voted on.

• Approved Ordinance 26-115 (HDD construction standards) as emergency (7-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 26-113 (low-speed vehicles) to October 6, 2026 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor permit notice, tax levy, and Superior Beverage PO increase (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-119 increasing snow/ice control contract funding (7-0)
• Introduced Resolution 26-118 (Prestige settlement) - first reading only

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission is holding a special meeting on August 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM in Town Hall. The only substantive item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss pending litigation related to Planning Commission business. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation pertaining to Planning Commission business

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will vote on two consent applications and review five other projects for compliance with design standards. Staff has flagged specific material and elevation issues for three continued or modified applications. One new application involves townhomes at 86 Owen Brown Street, which received informal review in July.

• Consent approval recommended for front door replacement at 180 Aurora Street (Historic District).
• Consent approval recommended for hanging, wall, and door signs at 89 First Street.
• Review of shake siding application at 5365 Duffield Dr; staff requires consistent application around the entire mass.
• Review of standing-seam metal roof and board-and-batten siding modification at 1436 Plantation Drive.
• Review of townhome application at 86 Owen Brown Street submitted by Fairmount Properties.

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved consent items including front door replacement at 180 Aurora Street and signs at 89 First Street. Under old and new business, the Board approved a plantation drive addition and screened porch, while continuing the 18-unit townhome application for 86 Owen Brown Street to allow for project redesign. The Board also approved minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting before adjourning.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 180 Aurora Street door replacement and 89 First Street signs (7-0)
• Approved amended application for 1436 Plantation Drive addition with vertical siding and added column (7-0)
• Approved screened porch addition at 7604 Hudson Park Dr (7-0)
• Approved great room addition at 1050 Barlow Rd (7-0)
• Continued 86 Owen Brown Street townhomes application for project redesign (7-0)
• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 recusal)

City Council Workshop

The City Council workshop will discuss how to use the excess General Fund carryover balance, with a requirement that at least 50% be spent on infrastructure. They will also review the ranking system for the 2026-2030 Walk and Bike Plan. The meeting includes proposed consent agenda items and new legislation for the September 1 council meeting.

• Discussion on use of excess General Fund carryover balance for unfunded infrastructure projects
• Review of Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 ranking methodology for sidewalk investments
• Resolution to accept property tax amounts and rates as determined by the County Budget Commission
• Resolution to increase purchase order for Superior Beverage due to increased golf sales at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club
• Resolution authorizing settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit regarding Canterbury Meadows development (94.56 acres, 32-lot subdivision)

Council discussed the use of the $2.45 million General Fund excess carryover balance and reached consensus to fund third appropriations, salt barn relocation, and additional Fiber-to-the-Home costs, while reducing storm water allocation to allow design work on the Barlow Road Sidewalk Project. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussions or forwarded for future consideration.

• Consensus to fund third appropriations, salt barn relocation, and additional Fiber-to-the-Home costs
• Consensus to reduce storm water allocation for Barlow Road Sidewalk design work
• Forwarded motion for CVS liquor permit notice to Sept 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 26-116 (tax levies) to Sept 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 26-117 (Superior Beverage purchase order increase) to Sept 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 26-119 (snow and ice control contract increase) to Sept 1 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 26-113 (low speed vehicle amendments) to Sept 1 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 26-115 (engineering standards for HDD) to Sept 1 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development proposals: a day care facility (Case 2026-916) and an 18-unit townhome development (Case 2026-945). The commission will also review minutes from previous meetings and hear public discussion. The agenda includes a pre-meeting Industrial Design Subcommittee review of the day care case.

• Major Site Plan and Conditional Use for day care construction (PC 2026-916)
• Major Site Plan for 18-unit townhome development (PC 2026-945)
• Approval of minutes from July 13 and August 10, 2026 meetings
• Public hearings with structured comment limits for applicants and public

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two items: a request for four variances to fill about 293 square feet of wetlands for a driveway and new home at 1957 Norton Rd, and an appeal of an Architectural and Historic Board of Review decision regarding a commercial front door replacement at 88 N Main St. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June and July meetings.

• Four variances sought to fill ~293 sq ft of wetlands for driveway and new home at 1957 Norton Rd
• Variance to reduce stream corridor setback from 30 ft to 3 ft (27-ft variance)
• Variance to reduce wetlands setback from 50 ft to 0 ft (50-ft variance)
• Appeal of AHBR decision on exterior alteration (front door replacement) at 88 N Main St
• Approval of draft minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2026 meetings

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a second reading and possible vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 478, which addresses low-speed vehicle regulations. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance updating engineering standards for horizontal directional drilling. Other items include an honorary resolution for a crossing guard and routine approvals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 26-113 amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles), declared an emergency
• First reading of Ordinance 26-115 adding Section 11 to Chapter 1419 on horizontal directional drilling standards
• Honorary Resolution 26-114 designating crosswalk at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway as 'Clark Rumiser Corner'
• Motion to acknowledge timely receipt of July 2026 monthly financial report
• Approval of draft minutes from August 11, 2026 combined council and workshop meeting

The Hudson City Council adopted an honorary resolution naming a crosswalk after long-standing crossing guard Clark Rumiser and approved the July 2026 financial report on the consent agenda. Council also heard the first reading of an ordinance regarding infrastructure construction standards for horizontal directional drilling, though a motion to suspend the rules to pass it immediately failed.

• Approved minutes of previous meetings (7-0)
• Adopted Honorary Resolution 26-114 designating 'Clark Rumiser Corner' at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway (7-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of the July 2026 Monthly Financial Report via consent agenda (7-0)
• Heard second reading of Ordinance No. 26-113 amending Chapter 478 regarding low-speed vehicles
• Heard first reading of Ordinance No. 26-115 regarding Horizontal Directional Drilling standards
• Motion to suspend the rules to pass Ordinance No. 26-115 failed (5-2, requiring more support)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss pending court action and confidential matters (6-1, with 1 abstention)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a demolition request for a 1972 house at 6306 Stone Road and an informal proposal to relocate the historic Saywell House to 211 Aurora Street. The board will also review modifications to previously approved projects, new additions, and a draft update to the Design Standards. Most items involve staff questions about compliance with design standards.

• Demolition of single-family house at 6306 Stone Road (built 1972)
• Relocation of Saywell House from 77 N. Oviatt St to 211 Aurora St (informal)
• Modification of approved plans at 258 N Main St (office & 2-car garage) and 43 Wellgate Dr (sauna/exercise room)
• New accessory structures: 2,000 sq ft agricultural barn at 2595 Barlow Rd; covered porch at 7555 Huntington Rd
• Commercial building (dentist office) at 1465 Norton Rd

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several residential projects, including additions at 258 N Main Street, 7400 Valerie Ln, 43 Wellgate Dr, 2880 Blaikley Dr, 5606 Sunset Dr, 1465 Norton Road, and 328 W Streetsboro Street. The Board also found that the structure at 6306 Stone Road lacks historic significance, clearing the way for its demolition. One application for shake siding at 5365 Duffield Dr and another for an addition at 5740 Nottingham Gate Blvd were continued.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved sunroom addition at 7400 Valerie Ln (5-0)
• Approved office/garage addition at 258 N Main St as amended (6-0)
• Approved porch repair at 263 N Main St (6-0)
• Approved accessory structure at 43 Wellgate Dr (6-0)
• Found 6306 Stone Road lacks historic significance (6-0)
• Continued shake siding application at 5365 Duffield Dr (6-0)
• Approved barn addition at 2595 Barlow Rd as amended (6-0)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold its regular meeting and workshop, with the main legislative item being the first reading of Ordinance 26-113, which amends Chapter 478 regarding low-speed vehicles. The workshop will include presentations on the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study, proposed engineering standards for horizontal directional drilling, and an update on the Clinton Crossing project. The council will also consider an honorary resolution for a crossing guard and acknowledge the July financial report.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-113 amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles), declared an emergency
• Workshop: Brandywine Creek Watershed Study presentation by GPD Group
• Workshop: Proposed ordinance adding Section 11 to Chapter 1419 on Horizontal Directional Drilling standards
• Workshop: Clinton Crossing project update and community engagement summary
• Honorary resolution to name crosswalk at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway as 'Clark Rumiser Crossing'

Hudson City Council approved the minutes from previous meetings and re-appointed Paul Stoehr to the Tree Commission for a four-year term. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance amending low-speed vehicle regulations and entered executive session to discuss real property. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed and forwarded to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 21 and July 28 meetings (7-0)
• Re-appointed Paul Stoehr to Tree Commission for four-year term (7-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 26-113 amending low-speed vehicle regulations
• Entered executive session to discuss real property transfer and confidential matters (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Clinton Crossing development and its plan review process. The session includes a review of three refined site plans and an engagement schedule. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Joint review of Clinton Crossing development and plan review process
• Review of 3 refined site plans for Clinton Crossing
• Discussion of engagement schedule and Comprehensive Plan information

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to review the Clinton Crossing development and the plan review process. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the session was limited to discussion of the three refined site plans, the review process, and potential code updates. Staff summarized public preferences, including a preference for single-family homes and townhomes, and noted the final plan would include a reduced-size market hall, boutique hotel, and flex space.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; workshop was discussion-only
• Consensus to work on planned development and density as it relates to Clinton Crossing
• Planning Commission requested legal review of legislative and administrative approval processes

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission is holding a subcommittee work session to review Section 1204.02 of the Land Development Code, which governs Planned Developments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion and next steps.

• Subcommittee work session to review Section 1204.02 – Planned Developments in the Land Development Code

City Council Workshop

This City Council Workshop covers multiple discussion items including Environmental Awareness Committee priorities, emergency communications, temporary special events, food truck regulations in residential neighborhoods, and an update on the Clinton Crossing project. A key item is the discussion of using the General Fund excess carryover balance for unfunded infrastructure projects, with a staff-prepared list for council consideration. An ordinance amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicle regulations) is also discussed and scheduled for first reading on August 11.

• Excess General Fund carryover balance discussion for infrastructure projects
• Clinton Crossing project update with community engagement schedule
• Ordinance amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicle rules) with emergency clause
• Review of food truck ordinances and permitting in residential neighborhoods
• Temporary special events regulations review including fire code provisions

The Hudson City Council workshop on July 28, 2026, was a discussion-only session with no formal votes or decisions. Council reviewed several topics, including Environmental Awareness Committee priorities, emergency communications, temporary special events, food truck regulations, a proposed low-speed vehicle ordinance (26-113), the Clinton Crossing project, and use of excess General Fund carryover. The only action was forwarding Ordinance 26-113 for further consideration at the August 11 council meeting.

• Forwarded Ordinance 26-113 (low-speed vehicle amendments) to August 11 council meeting
• Discussed Environmental Awareness Committee priorities (no action)
• Discussed emergency communications and crisis plan (no action)
• Discussed temporary special events safety protocols (no action)
• Discussed food truck code amendments (no action)
• Discussed Clinton Crossing project update (no action)
• Discussed excess General Fund carryover use (no action)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications, including a roof replacement at 356 N. Main Street in the Historic District, an addition (sunroom) at 7400 Valerie Lane, an accessory detached garage at 150 Aurora Street, an addition with bedrooms and a garage at 1405 Hines Hill Road, and a new single‑family house at 1280 Connecticut Woods Drive. Staff recommendations and design‑standard questions are noted for each item. The board will also discuss informal matters such as a front porch repair on 263 N. Main Street and a townhome project on 86 Owen Brown Street.

• AHBR 26-940 – Roof replacement at 356 N. Main Street (Historic District)
• AHBR 26-526 – Sunroom addition at 7400 Valerie Lane
• AHBR 26-917 – Detached garage accessory structure at 150 Aurora Street
• AHBR 26-919 – Addition with bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, and 2‑car garage at 1405 Hines Hill Road
• AHBR 26-830 – New single‑family dwelling at 1280 Connecticut Woods Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved four applications on July 22, 2026, including a detached garage at 150 Aurora Street, an addition at 1405 Hines Hill Road, and a new single-family house at 1280 Connecticut Woods Drive. A roof replacement at 356 N. Main Street was approved on the consent agenda. An addition at 7400 Valerie Ln was continued for lack of a quorum, and the board also approved the July 8, 2026 minutes and the Westchester Window Series for Historic District use.

• Approved consent agenda including roof replacement at 356 N. Main Street (4-0)
• Continued addition at 7400 Valerie Ln for lack of a quorum
• Approved detached garage at 150 Aurora Street as amended: dormer lowered 3-4 inches, Hardi-Board replacing boral panel (4-0)
• Approved addition at 1405 Hines Hill Road as submitted (4-0)
• Approved new house at 1280 Connecticut Woods Drive with conditions: setback exception, window grids, revised water table, fenestration allowance (4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Westchester Window Series for Historic District use (no formal motion required)
• Adjourned at 9:13 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

City Council will consider an ordinance to let voters decide on an opt-out natural gas aggregation program. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and agreements for road and trail projects.

• Ordinance 26-99: Proposed ballot question for a governmental natural gas aggregation program
• Resolution 26-111: Agreement with ODOT for Boston Mills Road resurfacing from SR 303 to W. Corporation Limit
• Resolution 26-112: Agreement with ODOT for a 10-foot wide asphalt trail from Veterans Way to Barlow Road
• Ordinance 26-109: Amendments to the 2026 budget appropriations
• Resolution 26-110: Increased funding for the snow and ice control program contract

City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-99 on third reading, authorizing a governmental natural gas aggregation program with opt-out provisions and directing the Summit County Board of Elections to place the question on the ballot. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Sutton voting nay. Council also approved several appointments and a consent agenda including budget amendments, a snow and ice contract increase, and agreements for road and trail projects.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-99 for natural gas aggregation ballot question (6-1)
• Re-appointed Michael Caspar to Park Board through 2030 (7-0)
• Re-appointed Allyn Marzulla and appointed Lindsey Putzier to Architectural and Historic Board of Review (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2026 financial report, amended 2026 appropriations, snow/ice contract increase, and ODOT agreements for Boston Mills Road and Veterans Rails to Trails 2 (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings to determine if specific properties can deviate from city land development codes. These requests involve lot width requirements and wetland protection setbacks to allow for new residential construction.

• Variance request for 549 W Streetsboro St to reduce minimum lot width by 10 feet to allow a lot split for two single-family homes
• Request for four variances at 1957 Norton Rd to fill 293 square feet of wetlands for a driveway and new home
• Proposed 27-foot variance from the 30-foot stream corridor setback at 1957 Norton Rd
• Proposed 50-foot variance from the 50-foot wetlands setback at 1957 Norton Rd

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a lot split at 549 W Streetsboro St to build two single-family homes, reducing the required minimum lot width by ten feet. A second request at 1957 Norton Rd for three variances tied to wetlands and stream corridor setbacks was continued at the applicant's request. The Board also continued approval of the June 18, 2026 minutes to its August meeting. Member Robert Dyer was absent for all votes.

• Approved 10-foot lot-width variance for lot split at 549 W Streetsboro St (4-0, Dyer absent)
• Continued three variance requests for a new home and driveway at 1957 Norton Rd (4-0, Dyer absent)
• Continued approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes to the August meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a subcommittee meeting to review Section 1204.02 regarding Planned Developments within the Land Development Code.

• Review of Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments

City Council

City Council will discuss a resolution to pause new data center applications for six months to develop zoning and business regulations. The body is also considering a ballot question for a natural gas aggregation program and a lease for a new cell tower.

• Resolution 26-108: Six-month stay on new data center applications and related activities
• Ordinance 26-99: Proposed ballot question for an opt-out natural gas aggregation program
• Resolution 26-104: $70,939 contract with TMS Engineers, Inc. for a Clinton Crossing traffic study
• Resolution 26-96: Lease agreement with Northstar Towers II, LLC for a cell tower
• Resolution 26-102: Police services agreement with Hudson City School District for three resource officers

Hudson City Council approved a six-month stay on new data center applications to allow study of zoning and utility regulations. Council also approved a lease for a cell tower on the south side, and forwarded several items to the next meeting, including a natural gas aggregation ballot question. The meeting included public comments on speed limits and staff conduct, but no other major decisions were made.

• Approved 6-month stay on data center applications (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved lease with Northstar Towers II for cell tower (7-0)
• Approved renewal of internet services contract with Bluebird Midwest (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved school resource officer agreement with Hudson City School District (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved storm water easement at 2095 Ravenna Street (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved $70,939 traffic impact study for Clinton Crossing (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved increase in Acushnet golf equipment purchase order (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Approved emergency transformer repair agreement with Magnetech (Consent Agenda, 7-0)

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a major site plan for a dental office (PC 2026-435) and a conditional use request for a gymnastics training facility (PC 2026-780). The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• PC 2026-435: Major site plan to construct a dental office, with civil site plans, elevations, landscaping, and stormwater report
• PC 2026-780: Conditional use for Flytz USA Gymnastics sports training facility, including floor plan and trip generation report
• Approval of June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public discussion and correspondence periods
• Public hearing procedures outlined for each case

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is evaluating several property applications for compliance with design standards. Discussions include siding replacements in historic districts, new home construction, accessory structures like garages, and minor alterations such as fences and signs.

• Siding replacement at 248 N Main Street
• Gazebo repair at 333 Boston Mills Rd
• Home addition at 6761 Pheasants Ridge
• New single-family home at 5248 Preserve Ln
• Wall sign application for 5840 Darrow Rd

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications for home additions, detached garages, and historic district repairs. Most approvals included specific material requirements to ensure architectural consistency. One application for a sunroom was tabled due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved like-for-like wood shake siding replacement at 248 N Main St (4-0)
• Approved gazebo repair at 333 Boston Mills Rd with specific Azek and wood conditions (4-0)
• Approved revised office, bathroom, and recreation room addition at 6761 Pheasants Ridge (4-0)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 5248 Preserve Ln with added rear dormer vents (4-0)
• Approved wall sign at 5840 Darrow Rd (4-0)
• Approved 4ft vinyl fence at 6754 Stow Rd (4-0)
• Approved door replacement at 15 Baldwin St (4-0)
• Approved detached garages at 3133 Middleton Rd and 2933 Hudson Aurora Rd with architectural amendments (4-0)