Hudson public meetings in 2025

City Council

This meeting includes public hearings and second readings on two Land Development Code amendments (submittal requirements and transfer of land with conditional use permits), a discussion on awarding a contract for the Ravenna Street Sidewalk project, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. Notably, Council will take a third reading on a resolution to place a 3.5-mill library levy renewal and increase on the May 2026 ballot. Action on a city manager contract amendment and an ordinance removing certain residential uses from commercial districts is postponed to February 2026.

• Public hearings on amending Land Development Code submittal requirements (25-167) and transfer of land with conditional use permits (25-168)
• Discussion on Ravenna Street Sidewalk contract award
• Consent agenda includes $46,150 for utility network security assessment (25-186), purchase of a new ambulance (25-188), and repeal of 90-day moratorium on planning applications (25-190)
• Third reading of resolution to place 3.5-mill library levy renewal and increase on May 2026 ballot (25-180)
• Postponement of ordinance removing assisted living from commercial districts (25-110) and city manager employment contract amendment (25-169) to February 3, 2026

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for alterations, new construction, signs, and fences in historic districts and other areas. Old business includes a second-story addition at 49 Owen Brown Street and a new clubhouse at 1101 Barlow Road. New business features signs on North Main Street and a porch addition on Hudson Park Drive.

• Second-story addition at 49 Owen Brown Street (Historic District)
• New clubhouse at 1101 Barlow Road (Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course)
• New single-family dwelling at 2636 Sandstone Path
• Ground sign at 7542 Darrow Rd
• Hanging and wall sign at 205 N Main Street (Historic District)

The board approved the consent agenda and then acted on several historic‑district applications. It approved the second‑story addition at 49 Owen Brown St with specific material and design conditions, and approved other projects including a new house at 2636 Sandstone Path, a clubhouse renovation on Barlow Rd, and multiple sign and porch additions. All votes were unanimous (5‑0) except the clubhouse motion, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Continued Maple Drive alteration application (5‑0)
• Approved 49 Owen Brown St second‑story addition with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved 2636 Sandstone Path new house with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved Barlow Rd clubhouse changes with conditions (4‑1 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved 205 N Main St hanging sign as amended (5‑0)
• Approved 134 N Main St signplate with HDU material (5‑0)
• Approved 7599 Hudson Park Dr porch and dormer addition with conditions (5‑0)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a special meeting to fill a vacant Ward 2 council seat and a regular workshop to discuss the 2026 budget, a proposed ambulance purchase, and land development code amendments.

• Ward 2 Council vacancy discussion and action
• 2026 Budget and Five-Year Plan discussion
• Contract award for new ambulance vehicle
• Amendments to land development code for commercial districts
• Library tax levy renewal question for May 2026 ballot

The council voted to appoint Dan White to the Ward 2 council seat, with a 4‑1 vote. The motion was made by Councilmember Goetz and seconded by Councilmember Weinstein. The meeting also included discussions of the cancelled Turnpike Bridge widening, the Ravenna Street sidewalk contract, and the 2026 budget and five‑year plan, which were forwarded for further consideration at the next meeting.

• Appointed Dan White to fill Ward 2 council vacancy (4‑1)

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will review a request to continue a dental office expansion and a new zoning district proposal. The body will also consider a parking area for Robinson Field Park and discuss density and comprehensive plan references for the 2026 Land Development Code.

• Village Dental site plan request continued to January 12, 2026
• Text and zoning map amendment to establish District 11
• Major Site Plan for parking area at Robinson Field Park
• Discussion on Density for the 2026 Land Development Code
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan references within the Land Development Code

The Planning Commission approved the November 10, 2025 minutes as amended. It voted to continue the Village Dental site‑plan application (PC 2025‑1022) to the January 12, 2026 meeting. It also continued the District 11 text‑and‑zoning‑map amendment (PC 2025‑1284) to the January 12, 2026 meeting. The staff report for the Robinson Field Park parking‑lot project (PC 2025‑1428) was tabled until January 2026 with requested revisions, and the density staff report (LDC 2026) was tabled pending a City Council decision on senior‑living facilities.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (5‑aye, 1‑absent, 1‑abstain)
• Continued Village Dental site‑plan (PC 2025‑1022) to Jan 12 2026 (6‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Continued District 11 text amendment (PC 2025‑1284) to Jan 12 2026 (6‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Tabled parking‑lot staff report (PC 2025‑1428) to Jan 2026 with revisions (6‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Tabled density staff report (LDC 2026) until City Council acts (6‑aye, 1‑absent)

City Council

This is a procedural special meeting of Hudson City Council solely to conduct interviews for the Ward 2 council vacancy. The agenda includes public comments, an executive session for interviews, and adjournment. No legislative decisions or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session to interview applicants for the Ward 2 Council vacancy

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the vacant Ward 2 council seat. The session includes a public comment period and an executive session for the interviews.

• Ward 2 Council Vacancy Interviews
• Executive Session for vacancy interviews
• Public Comments period

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the Historic Landmark Expansion Program, design standards, and submittal requirements. The meeting will also include a review of the Comprehensive Plan and open discussion on best practices.

• Historic Landmark Expansion Program update
• Historic District Materials and Products discussion
• AHBR Design Standards Review
• AHBR Submittal Requirements Update
• Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The Hudson City Council will approve the 2026 meeting schedule and authorize the City Manager to purchase equipment and enter contracts for public works and the Velocity Broadband service. The Council will also vote on an ordinance creating a Clerk Pro Tempore and a resolution submitting a 3.5-mill library tax levy to the May 2026 ballot.

• Approval of 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Authorization to sell obsolete equipment via internet auction
• Authorization to purchase $25,000+ in utilities and broadband equipment
• Ordinance to create a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore
• Resolution submitting 3.5-mill library tax levy to May 2026 ballot

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and appointed two members to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board. It suspended the three‑reading rule for the consent agenda, then approved the consent agenda which included authorizations for online auctions, competitive bidding for capital projects, utility purchases, and the inclusive playground. The council also adopted an ordinance creating a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed D'Eramo and Sutton to Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board (5-0)
• Suspended three‑reading requirement for Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda authorizing online auction of surplus property (Res 25‑181) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda authorizing competitive bidding for capital items (Res 25‑182) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda authorizing utility and broadband purchases (Res 25‑183) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda authorizing inclusive playground construction at Oak Grove Park (Res 25‑184) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑173 creating a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore (5-0)

City Council

Hudson City Council will hold a regular meeting and workshop on November 25, 2025, with third readings on the 2026 budget, a new zoning district along South Darrow Road (postponed to February 2026), a speed limit reduction on Hines Hill Road, and a resolution to place a 3.5-mill library levy renewal and increase on the May 2026 ballot. Consent agenda items include a sidewalk project on Stow Road, fire station renovations at 40 S. Oviatt Street, and an arc flash study for Hudson Public Power. Council will also consider a settlement agreement with Beaver Excavating and a commemorative plaque for Abraham Lincoln's 1861 train stop.

• Stow Road sidewalk project between SR 303 and Ravenna Street
• Interior renovation of Fire and EMS Building and detached garage at 40 S. Oviatt Street
• Speed limit reduction on Hines Hill Road from 45 to 35 mph
• Establishment of Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road corridor (postponed to Feb. 17, 2026)
• Library levy renewal (2.9 mills) with 0.6-mill increase (total 3.5 mills) on May 5, 2026 ballot

The council elected Dr. Michael W. Bird to fill the unexpired term of Council President (4‑1). It approved the Consent Agenda and, through it, authorized several projects including the Stow Road sidewalk, fire‑EMS building renovation, a fire station renovation fund, and an arc‑flash study. The body lowered the speed limit on Hines Hill Road to 35 mph (4‑1) and adopted the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Plan (5‑0). It also postponed the ordinance creating Zoning District 11 to February 17 2026 (5‑0).

• Elected Dr. Michael W. Bird to fill unexpired Council President term (4‑1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0) and associated resolutions (sidewalk, fire‑EMS renovation, fire station fund, arc‑flash study)
• Approved Ordinance 25-163 lowering Hines Hill Rd speed limit to 35 mph (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-164 adopting the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Plan (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-165 establishing the 2026 city budget (5‑0)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-146 establishing Zoning District 11 to Feb 17 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-166 authorizing settlement with Beaver Excavating for temporary construction yard (via Consent Agenda)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Consent Agenda (5‑0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning Commission decision that denied three of seven proposed villa buildings for the Laurel Lake Retirement Community at 200 Laurel Lake Drive. The applicant argues the denial was in error. The board will also approve minutes from the October 16 meeting and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Appeal 25-1322: Review of Planning Commission denial of three buildings on the front loop drive for Laurel Lake Retirement Community
• Appellant: Hamilton DeSaussure; Owner: Laurel Lake Retirement Community, Inc.
• Approval of draft minutes from the October 16, 2025 BZBA meeting
• Discussion of the 2026 BZBA meeting calendar

The Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It unanimously accepted Exhibit A into the record. The Board approved the proposed 2026 meeting calendar with four votes in favor and one abstention. The Board noted it will issue a written decision on the Laurel Lake Retirement Community appeal within 30 days.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (5 ayes)
• Accepted Exhibit A into evidence (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Board will issue written decision on Laurel Lake appeal within 30 days (no vote)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance to remove assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and institutional residential from allowed uses in commercial-focused districts. Other major items include second readings to create Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road, lower the speed limit on Hines Hill Road to 35 mph, adopt the Five-Year Plan 2026-2030, approve the 2026 budget, and settle a property dispute with Beaver Excavating. The Council will also discuss filling the Ward 2 vacancy and electing a Council President.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 25-110 removing assisted living, CCRCs, and institutional residential from commercial districts
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-146 creating Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road corridor
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-163 lowering speed limit on Hines Hill Road from 45 mph to 35 mph
• Second reading of Resolution 25-164 adopting the City of Hudson Five-Year Plan 2026-2030
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-165 establishing the 2026 City budget

The council approved the meeting minutes and a motion to suspend the three‑reading rule for the consent agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which included a notice to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, a purchase of a prefabricated restroom for Oak Grove Park, and a contract for city audit services. A motion to postpone Ordinance 25‑110, which would remove certain senior‑care uses from commercial districts, was carried, moving the vote to the December workshops. The council also approved a motion to reorder discussion items on the Ward 2 vacancy.

• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved switch of discussion order on Ward 2 vacancy (3‑2)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved notice to Ohio Division of Liquor Control (part of consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of prefabricated restroom for Oak Grove Park (part of consent agenda)
• Approved contract with Zupka & Associates for 2025‑2029 audits (part of consent agenda)
• Postponed Ordinance 25‑110 to Dec 9‑16 workshops (4‑0, 1 abstain)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will review several applications affecting historic district properties, including a roof replacement at 198 Aurora St where staff recommends approval. Other items include an accessory garage at 2608 Brunswick Ln, a second‑story addition at 49 Owen Brown St, and sign proposals at 34 Ravenna St and 7542 Darrow Rd. The board will discuss compliance with the Architectural Design Standards for each case.

• AHBR 25-1409 – Roof replacement at 198 Aurora St (Historic District); staff recommends approval as submitted.
• AHBR 25-1083 – Accessory detached garage at 2608 Brunswick Ln; revised elevations and siding submitted for review.
• AHBR 25-1342 – Second‑story addition at 49 Owen Brown St (Historic District); site visit completed on Nov 4, 2025, with consultant report attached.
• AHBR 25-1353 – Wall sign at 34 Ravenna St, Unit 2; staff questions proposed location and references design standards.
• AHBR 25-1375 – Ground sign at 7542 Darrow Rd; staff notes glossy finish and suggests a border to conceal screws per design standards.

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. It approved several historic district alterations, including a roof replacement at 198 Aurora St and a detached garage at 2608 Brunswick Dr pending staff review. The board continued the second‑story addition at 49 Owen Brown St for revised drawings and approved the addition at 78 Aurora St with matching roof tiles and Boral siding. Additional approvals included a wall sign at 34 Ravenna St, a roof overhang at 91 N Oviatt St, and a new house at 5210 Preserve Ln with a condition on the front door.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved roof replacement alteration at 198 Aurora St (6-0)
• Approved detached garage at 2608 Brunswick Dr, contingent on staff approval of trim/foundation (6-0)
• Continued second‑story addition at 49 Owen Brown St for revised drawings (6-0)
• Approved addition at 78 Aurora St with matching roof tiles and Boral siding (6-0)
• Approved wall sign at 34 Ravenna St, amended perimeter to match trim (6-0)
• Approved roof overhang accessory structure at 91 N Oviatt St (6-0)
• Approved new house at 5210 Preserve Ln, condition to modify front door area (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will review a major site plan for an addition to Village Dental, and a text and zoning map amendment to create a new District 11 zoning district. It will also consider two text amendments: one to update Appendix A submittal requirements and another to add Section 1206.07 to the Land Development Code. Additional discussion topics include density and comprehensive‑plan references in the Land Development Code.

• Major Site Plan request for an addition to Village Dental (staff report, site plans, engineering review, fire marshal review)
• Text and Zoning Map Amendment to establish new District 11 zoning district (Ordinance No. 25-146, draft regulations, zoning map)
• Text Amendment to amend Appendix A submittal requirements for zoning applications (Ordinance No. 25-167)
• Text Amendment to add Section 1206.07 to the Land Development Code regarding land transfer approvals (Ordinance No. 25-168)
• Discussion topics on density and comprehensive‑plan references in the Land Development Code (LDC 2026 items)

The Planning Commission voted 3-3 on a motion to approve Village Dental's addition, so the motion failed and the application will be carried over to the next meeting. A subsequent motion to continue the application to the December meeting passed 5-1. Earlier, the minutes from the October 13 and October 27 meetings were approved.

• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (4-0, 2 abstain, 1 absent)
• Motion to approve Village Dental addition failed (3-3 tie)
• Motion to continue Village Dental application to December meeting approved (5-1, 1 absent)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several pending applications that were previously tabled. Items include additions, accessory structures, a sign, and a roof shingle replacement within historic districts. Staff will provide updates and discuss compliance with the Architectural Design Standards. The board will also address a landmark property list draft and a remand from the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

• AHBR 25-611 addition (bedroom) at 85 Division Street – revised rear and east elevations submitted
• AHBR 25-1291 accessory detached garage at 130 Aurora Street – site visit completed and additional photos provided
• AHBR 25-1245 new single‑family house at 5235 Preserve Lane – revised front elevations submitted
• AHBR 25-1332 addition (three‑season room) at 27 Pinewood Lane – questions on roof shape and foundation compatibility
• AHBR 25-1375 ground sign at 7542 Darrow Rd – aluminum sign with vinyl covering, concerns about glossy finish

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved five applications: an addition at 85 Division St, a detached garage at 130 Aurora St, a new house at 5235 Preserve Lane, an addition at 27 Pinewood Ln, and a roof shingle replacement at 33 E Streetsboro. Each motion carried with four votes in favor and three members absent. Other items were continued or withdrawn.

• Approved 85 Division St addition (as amended) – vote 4‑0
• Approved 130 Aurora St detached garage (as amended) – vote 4‑0
• Approved 5235 Preserve Lane new house (as submitted) – vote 4‑0
• Approved 27 Pinewood Ln addition (as amended) – vote 4‑0
• Approved 33 E Streetsboro roof shingle replacement (as amended) – vote 4‑0
• Continued 7542 Darrow Rd sign application – vote 4‑0
• Continued 49 Owen Brown St addition – vote 4‑0
• Continued 2608 Brunswick Dr garage application – vote 4‑0

City Council Workshop

At this workshop, City Council discusses a proposed community calendar, traffic data at the SR 91/SR 303 intersection, an update on the Visitors Center, and a preliminary review of the 2026-2030 five-year plan. They also review proposed legislation for the November 18 meeting, including a zoning amendment to remove assisted living and continuing care retirement communities from commercial districts, a speed limit reduction on Hines Hill Road, and the 2026 budget ordinance.

• Discussion on creating a community calendar hosted by Hudson Community Foundation
• Review of turn radius and traffic/speed data at SR 91/SR 303 and Westhaven Colony area
• Preliminary 2026-2030 five-year plan review with assumptions, personnel, and operating costs
• Ordinance to remove assisted living, CCRCs, and institutional residential from commercial-focused districts (public hearing Nov 18)
• Ordinance to lower speed limit on Hines Hill Road from 45 mph to 35 mph

The workshop covered updates on the Community Calendar, turn radius at the SR 91/303 intersection, the Visitor’s Center, and the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Plan. Staff were asked to draft agreements or provide additional data, and all items were slated for consideration at the November 18, 2025 council meeting. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during this session.

• Discussed Community Calendar proposal; staff to draft agreements (no decision)
• Discussed turn radius and traffic data at SR 91/303 intersection; staff to provide further impact information (no decision)
• Discussed Visitor’s Center update; staff thanked, no action taken
• Discussed Five‑Year Plan review; staff to finalize details for future approval (no decision)
• Placed motion to notify Ohio Division of Liquor Control about Aladdins Eatery permit change on future agenda (no decision)
• Placed resolution for prefabricated public restroom at Oak Grove Park on future agenda (no decision)
• Placed resolution to contract Zupka & Associates for 2025‑2029 audits on future agenda (no decision)
• Placed several ordinances (zoning, speed‑limit, budget, etc.) on future agenda (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use for a model home sales office at the Preserve of Hudson (old business), a compatibility plan review for Canterbury Meadows, a 32-lot conservation subdivision (new business), and a text and zoning map amendment to establish a new zoning district called District 11. The new district proposal is the most consequential, as it would reshape zoning along South Main Street and South Darrow Road.

• PC 2025-1240: Conditional use request for a model home sales office at the Preserve of Hudson
• PC 2025-1238: Compatibility plan review for Canterbury Meadows, a 32-lot single-family open space conservation subdivision
• PC 2025-1248: Text and zoning map amendment to create a new zoning district (District 11), with Ordinance No. 25-146
• District 11 regulations, draft zoning map, and South Darrow Subcommittee use matrix included in the agenda
• Public hearing procedures detailed, with time limits for applicant, commission, and public comments

The Hudson Planning Commission approved PC 2025‑1240, a conditional use request for a model homes sales office at the Preserve of Hudson, subject to six listed conditions. The motion was approved unanimously by all six commissioners present. No decision was made on the Canterbury Meadows Compatibility Plan (PC 2025‑1238), which remained under discussion.

• Approved conditional use for model home at Preserve of Hudson (6‑0) with six conditions
• No decision on Canterbury Meadows Compatibility Plan (discussion only)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will consider authorizing contracts for city employee health benefits, a settlement with a construction company, and the 2026 municipal budget. The body also plans to place a library tax levy increase on the May 2026 ballot.

• Resolution 25-165: Authorizes 2026 city budget
• Resolution 25-147: Declares necessity for library tax levy increase
• Resolution 25-166: Settlement with Beaver Excavating for construction yard
• Ordinance 25-163: Lowers speed limit on Hines Hill Road to 35 mph
• Ordinance 25-157: Establishes rule for postponing legislative items

The Hudson City Council approved three health‑benefit contracts for Mutual Health Services, TrueRX, and Nationwide Life Insurance. It also approved a vacant‑land transfer with the Summit County Land Bank and an emergency transformer repair agreement with Magnetech Industrial Services. The council adopted protective covenants for the 996 Hines Hill Road parcel and appointed two members to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Resolution 25-160 authorizing contract with Mutual Health Services – approved on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25-161 authorizing contract with TrueRX – approved on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25-162 authorizing contract with Nationwide Life Insurance – approved on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25-158 authorizing vacant‑land transfer via Summit County Land Bank – approved on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25-159 authorizing emergency agreement with Magnetech Industrial Services for transformer repair – approved on consent agenda
• Adopted Resolution 25-144 to record protective covenants for 996 Hines Hill Road (7‑0 vote)
• Appointed Fred Innamorato to Planning Commission (6‑1 vote)
• Appointed Sarah Norman to Planning Commission (4‑2‑1 vote)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hear three public hearings regarding variance requests for a detached garage and driveway curb cuts, as well as an appeal of a previous exterior alteration decision.

• Variance request for detached garage at 139 Hudson St (Madelyn Midgley)
• Variance request for two driveway curb cuts at 86 Owen Brown St (RLM Investments II LLC)
• Appeal of exterior alteration decision at 2160 Bristol Ct (Jaume Franquesa and Marta Guivernau)
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Town Hall meeting at 27 East Main Street

The Board approved variances allowing a detached garage at 139 Hudson St, granting a 10‑foot side‑yard and rear‑yard setback reduction. It also approved two driveway curb cut variances for a townhome development at 86 Owen Brown St, with conditions from the Planning Commission, Architectural and Historic Board, and City staff. Finally, the Board remanded an appeal of an Architectural and Historic Board decision back to that board for further findings.

• Approved garage side‑yard and rear‑yard setback variances (25‑1191) – vote 5‑0
• Approved two driveway curb cut variances for townhome project (25‑1255) – vote 5‑0
• Remanded architectural appeal to AHBR for findings of fact (25‑1267) – unanimous

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed library tax levy, the 2026-2030 capital and operating budgets, and a resolution to lower the speed limit on Hines Hill Road. The council will also review a proposed battery energy storage project and a resolution to authorize a settlement agreement for a construction yard.

• Library tax levy increase of 0.6 mills for Hudson Library
• 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Plan and operating budget
• Lower speed limit on Hines Hill Road from 45 to 35 mph
• Resolution to authorize settlement with Beaver Excavating
• Discussion of potential Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS) project

The October 14, 2025 Hudson City Council workshop reviewed updates on the fire/EMS staffing model, a potential battery energy storage project, and the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan. Each agenda item was discussed but none were approved, denied, or adopted. All resolutions and ordinances were forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025 Council meeting.

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on a text amendment for assisted living regulations, a major site plan for Village Dental addition, a major site plan for an inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park, and a conditional use request for a model home sales office at the Preserve of Hudson. Additionally, they will discuss an upcoming plan review moratorium.

• Text amendment for regulations on Assisted Living, CCRCs, and Institutional Care
• Major site plan for Village Dental addition
• Major site plan for inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park
• Conditional use for model home sales office at Preserve of Hudson
• Discussion on plan review moratorium

The Commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend the Land Development Code text amendment (PC 2025-904) to City Council, also unanimously. The Commissioners also voted to continue discussion of the Village Dental addition (PC 2025-1022) at the next meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended LDC text amendment PC 2025-904 to City Council (7-0)
• Continued Village Dental addition PC 2025-1022 to next meeting (7-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider a series of residential project applications, including a revised addition at 78 Aurora Street in the Historic District. Staff have recommended design changes and raised preservation concerns for that project. Other items include revised elevations for 358 Oldham Way, a new addition request at 6420 Lost Woods Lane, and a new single‑family house proposal at 5235 Preserve Lane. The board will discuss each application and determine approval or required revisions.

• 78 Aurora St – addition (kitchen, laundry, elevator, garage) with staff‑requested design revisions
• 358 Oldham Way – addition (3 Seasons Room) with revised elevations submitted
• 6420 Lost Woods Ln – addition (bedroom & bathroom) noted for design‑standard conflicts
• 5235 Preserve Ln – new single‑family house requiring multiple elevation and material revisions
• 130 Aurora St – detached garage accessory structure with fenestration and material questions

The Architectural & Historic Board approved the consent agenda, which included several routine applications. It approved the Oldham Way addition and the Lost Woods Ln addition, the latter with specific design conditions. Several other applications were continued for further review or revised plans. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (includes multiple applications) – unanimous 5‑0
• Approved AHBR 25-1093358 Oldham Way addition – unanimous 5‑0
• Approved AHBR 25-10756420 Lost Woods Ln addition with conditions – unanimous 5‑0
• Continued AHBR 2025-47478 Aurora St addition for site visit – unanimous 5‑0
• Continued AHBR 25-12455235 Preserve Ln new house – unanimous 5‑0
• Continued AHBR 25-1291130 Aurora St detached garage – unanimous 5‑0
• Continued AHBR 25-1252191 Elm St door replacement – unanimous 5‑0
• Continued AHBR 25-554 670 Terex Rd addition – unanimous 5‑0

City Council

The Hudson City Council will vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts for road and infrastructure projects, including turn‑lane improvements on State Route 91/Terex Road and emergency culvert repair on Division Street. It will also consider multiple ordinances, such as a bond issuance of up to $7.1 million to fund a new bus maintenance and storage facility and a salt storage facility at 5810 Hudson Drive, and amendments to the Land Development Code affecting boarding kennels and veterinary facilities. Additional items include authorizations for capital‑maintenance programs and downtown development projects.

• Ordinance 25-129: issue notes up to $7,100,000 to finance a new bus garage and salt storage facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• Ordinance 25-127: issue $740,000 tax‑exempt notes to acquire property near Owen Brown Street and Morse Road
• Ordinance 25-92: amend the Land Development Code to add a 300‑foot setback for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities
• Resolution 25-149: authorize advertising for bids and contract for State Route 91/Terex Road turn‑lane improvements
• Resolution 25-153: authorize emergency contract for Division Street box culvert replacement

The council voted 5‑2 to adopt Ordinance No. 25‑92 amending the land‑development code to regulate boarding kennels and veterinary facilities in District 2. The council also appointed three members to full terms on the Economic Growth Board and the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. A motion to suspend the three‑reading rule for the consent agenda passed unanimously, and the consent agenda was approved, covering multiple infrastructure and development projects.

• Approved Ordinance 25-92 restricting boarding kennels in District 2 (5‑2)
• Appointed Rob Gerling and Jon Elson to full terms on Economic Growth Board (5‑2, 2 abstain)
• Appointed Robert Kahrl to full term on Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (5‑2, 2 abstain)
• Suspended three‑reading requirement for Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Ordinance 25-148 dedicating Franklin Street
• Approved Resolution 25-149 authorizing State Route 91/Terex Road turn‑lane improvements
• Approved Resolution 25-150 authorizing E. Barlow Road resurfacing
• Approved multiple infrastructure resolutions (25-151 to 25-156) for downtown pedestrian upgrades, 2026 capital maintenance, Division St culvert replacement, site branding, downtown development RFP, and Public Works Facility

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review meets as a subcommittee to discuss the Historic Landmark Program and review results of a Historic Home Survey. No formal decisions are expected; the session is a work session for discussion only.

• Discussion of Historic Home Survey Results under AHBR 7637 Historic Landmark Program

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider a consent application for a ground sign at 190 W Streetsboro St and will review an alteration request for 176 Elm St. In new business the board will evaluate multiple applications, including a commercial hanging sign at 72 N Main St, a wall and hanging sign at 98 N Main St, a fence at 38 Church St, roof and window alterations at 130 Elm St and 31 Church St, and several residential additions. Staff has provided recommendations and requested additional documentation for each item.

• AHBR 25-1173 – ground sign at 190 W Streetsboro St (staff recommends approval)
• AHBR 25-1021 – siding, window trim & shutters alterations at 176 Elm St (consultant report attached)
• AHBR 25-1194 – commercial hanging sign at 72 N Main St (staff recommends matte finish, HDU or wood)
• AHBR 25-1195 – wall and hanging sign at 98 N Main St (staff requests revised elevations)
• AHBR 25-930 – 6‑foot privacy fence at 38 Church St (question if fence abuts existing fences)

The Architectural & Historic Board approved the consent agenda and denied a vinyl siding application for 176 Elm St because vinyl is not an approved material. It approved a hanging sign at 72 N Main St and a wall/hanging sign at 98 N Main St, both with matte finishes and HDU materials. The Board also approved a privacy fence at 38 Church St, a roof replacement at 130 Elm St, and postponed decisions on window replacements at 31 Church St, an addition at 358 Oldham Way, and an addition at 85 Division St for further review.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Denied vinyl siding at 176 Elm St (5-0)
• Approved hanging sign at 72 N Main St with matte finish and HDU (5-0)
• Approved wall & hanging sign at 98 N Main St with amended rear sign (5-0)
• Approved 6‑foot privacy fence at 38 Church St (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 130 Elm St (5-0)
• Continued window replacement application at 31 Church St for further review (5-0)
• Continued addition application at 358 Oldham Way for revised plans (5-0)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a special meeting followed by a workshop to discuss a 90-day moratorium on private development applications requiring public hearings. The agenda includes updates on downtown development projects, road resurfacing, and the approval of consent agenda items for October.

• Resolution to establish a 90-day moratorium on private planning commission applications
• Discussion on Downtown Development Project updates and site branding
• Ordinance to vacate an eight-foot section of Franklin Street
• Resolutions for road resurfacing on E. Barlow Road and State Route 91/Terex Road
• Ordinance to authorize $7.4M in bonds for downtown property acquisition

The council unanimously approved Thomas Sheridan as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore. A motion to return to the regular order of business passed 5‑2. The special meeting was adjourned with a 6‑1 vote. No other resolutions or ordinances were adopted at this meeting.

• Appointed Thomas Sheridan as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Returned to regular order of business (5‑2)
• Adjourned the special council meeting (6‑1)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a pavilion at 412 W Streetsboro St. The applicant seeks to reduce the side yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Town Hall.

• Public hearing for variance request 25-1008 at 412 W Streetsboro St
• Variance request for 5-foot setback reduction for a pavilion with stamped patio and fireplace
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. At the applicant’s request, the board voted 5‑0 to withdraw the variance request for a 5‑foot side‑yard setback reduction at 412 W Streetsboro St. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Withdrawn variance request 25-1008 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance to restrict boarding kennels and veterinary facilities, including a 300-foot setback from residentially zoned parcels. Council will also consider a 90-day moratorium on private applications to the Planning Commission that require public hearings. Other decisions include authorizing federal grant applications, a traffic signal agreement with Stow, and financing for Downtown Phase II property acquisitions.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 25-92: amending boarding kennel and veterinary facility regulations with a 300-foot setback from residential zones.
• Second reading of ordinances to issue $740,000 and $925,000 in taxable economic development bond anticipation notes for properties at 100 and 94 Owen Brown Street (Downtown Phase II).
• Resolution 25-143: establishing a 90-day moratorium on private applications to the Planning Commission that require a public hearing.
• Resolution 25-142: authorizing demolition of the fire-damaged building at 5487 Sullivan Road and site rubbish removal.
• Resolution 25-140: authorizing a cooperation and cost-sharing agreement with Stow for construction of a new traffic signal at Seasons Road and Allen Road.

The council approved the meeting minutes (6‑0) and adopted an honorary resolution thanking Clark Rumiser (6‑0). It suspended the rule requiring three readings for the consent agenda (7‑0) and then approved the consent agenda (7‑0). On the consent agenda, the council accepted the August 2025 financial report, approved the tax‑levy resolution, authorized a federal transportation grant application, a traffic‑signal agreement with Stow, and a professional services contract for dam repairs at Barlow Community Center.

• Approved meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted honorary resolution thanking Clark Rumiser (6‑0)
• Suspended rule requiring three readings for Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Accepted August 2025 financial report (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑138 accepting tax amounts and rates (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑139 authorizing application for federal transportation grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑140 authorizing agreement with City of Stow for Seasons Road signal (consent agenda)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider two consent applications recommending approval of roof replacement alterations for properties at 214 N Main St and 169 Elm St, both located in the Historic District. The board will also revisit several previously tabled applications, including a detached garage at 439 N Main St, an addition at 5457 Stow Rd, and other accessory structures. New business includes a proposed 6‑foot privacy fence at 38 Church St and additional accessory structure requests.

• Approve roof replacement alteration for 214 N Main St (Historic District)
• Approve roof replacement alteration for 169 Elm St (Historic District)
• Review accessory structure (detached garage) at 439 N Main St – revise height to meet standards
• Review addition (3 Seasons Room) at 5457 Stow Rd – assess foundation compatibility
• Consider 6‑foot privacy fence proposal at 38 Church St (Historic District)

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several consent‑agenda items, including roof replacements in the historic district. It also approved a detached garage with a height exception, a new addition, and granted design exceptions for a new house. Two items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved roof replacement alterations at 214 N Main St and 169 Elm St (5‑0)
• Approved detached garage at 439 N Main St with height exception (5‑0)
• Approved addition (3 Seasons Room) at 5457 Stow Rd (5‑0)
• Continued alterations at 176 Elm St to the next meeting (5‑0)
• Granted exceptions and approved new house at 6050 Pine Ridge Trl (5‑0)
• Continued fence permit at 38 Church St to the next meeting (5‑0)
• Approved detached garage at 24 Warrensburg Cir with brick foundation (5‑0)
• Approved detached garage at 2533 Barlow Rd with window grid and vertical siding (5‑0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss placing a 2.9-mill library levy renewal on the May 5, 2026 ballot, and consider a 90-day moratorium on planning commission applications subject to public hearings. Other discussions include a waterline extension to a Girl Scouts camp, AMATS funding for road and trail projects, and updates on the 996 Hines Hill Road site authentication. The council will also review proposed legislation on zoning changes for boarding kennels and assisted living facilities, a waterline extension project, and bond notes for downtown property acquisitions.

• Resolution to renew a 2.9-mill tax levy for the Hudson Library and Historical Society (May 2026 ballot)
• Discussion of waterline extension from W. Streetsboro Street to Girl Scouts Camp Ledgewood in Boston Heights
• Proposed 90-day moratorium on Planning Commission applications requiring a public hearing
• Ordinance to amend zoning for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities, adding a 500-foot setback from residences
• Ordinance to remove assisted living and continuing care retirement communities from commercial-focused districts

The September 9, 2025 Hudson City Council workshop reviewed several agenda items, including the Western Reserve Community Band lease, a proposed waterline extension for the Girl Scouts, a library levy resolution, AMATS funding applications, and a planning‑commission moratorium. Each item was discussed but no motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting. All matters were forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025 council meeting.

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will consider a major site plan for a retirement community and a text amendment regarding assisted living facilities. The agenda also includes a concept site plan for a townhome development and a discussion on land development code submittal requirements.

• Major Site Plan request for Laurel Lake Retirement Community (7 villa buildings)
• Text Amendment request for Assisted Living and Institutional Care regulations
• Concept Site Plan request for a townhome development
• Discussion on Text Amendment to Land Development Code Appendix A
• Continuation of public hearings for Old Business items

The commission approved the July 14 and August 11 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑2 to deny units 1, 2 and 5 while approving units 3, 4, 8 and 9 of the Laurel Lake Retirement Community application. The commission also unanimously (7‑0) requested staff to develop an overlay district for assisted‑living facilities in the town center.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Denied units 1, 2, 5 and approved units 3, 4, 8, 9 for PC 2025‑229 (5‑2)
• Unanimously approved amendment to overlay district motion (7‑0)
• Unanimously approved staff to develop assisted‑living overlay district (7‑0)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will consider emergency agreements for the SR 303 safety improvements project and repairs to a damaged transformer at the Southside Substation. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, a proclamation for a retiring community leader, and the sale of city property.

• SR 303 Safety Improvements contract with Perk Company for $162,971.56
• Emergency agreement with Magntechn Industrial Services for transformer repairs
• Sale of 0.1705 acres at 5431 Hudson Dr. for $10,416.36
• Ordinance for new Public Works facility at 5810 Hudson Drive
• Ordinance for new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club

The Hudson City Council approved several emergency agreements and projects, including a preliminary engineering agreement for the Hines Hill Road grade separation and a safety improvements contract for SR 303. The council also authorized the sale of a small parcel on Hudson Drive, the purchase of an ADA‑accessible kayak ramp, and a transformer inspection contract. Additional actions included a waterline extension, a referral for an inclusive playground, and a rule suspension for the consent agenda.

• Approved emergency preliminary engineering agreement with ODOT & Norfolk Southern for Hines Hill Road grade separation (Consent Agenda)
• Approved emergency agreement for SR 303 safety improvements project ($162,971.56 total, $100,000 grant) (Consent Agenda)
• Approved sale of ~0.1705 acres at 5431 Hudson Dr. for $10,416.36 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved purchase of ADA‑accessible kayak ramp funded by $62,700 state grant (Consent Agenda)
• Approved emergency agreement with Magnetech Industrial Services for transformer inspection at Southside Substation (Consent Agenda)
• Referred proposed inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park to Planning Commission (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Hudson Drive waterline extension project (Resolution 25‑113, second reading)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Consent Agenda items (6‑0 vote)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider consent items for signs and a pavilion, then discuss new business including several signs, accessory structures, alterations, additions, and two new home proposals. Staff raise design standard compliance questions for many items, including a revised new home in the historic district, a stop work order for stone siding, and a detached garage height issue.

• Revised new home plan at 13 N Oviatt St (Historic District) with reduced footprint
• New house proposal at 6040 Pine Ridge Trl
• Sign proposal at 220 N Main St (Historic District) with staff questions on finish and placement
• Stone and siding replacement at 2160 Bristol Ct with stop work order
• Detached garage height questioned at 439 N Main St

The board approved several consent‑agenda items and historic‑district applications, most with unanimous votes. It approved accessory structures at 7030 Saint Ives Blvd (4‑1), 16 Owen Brown St (5‑0), and additions at 182 Bersham Dr, 2827 Hudson Aurora Rd, and 3193 Hudson Aurora Rd, each with a 5‑0 vote. The board denied a waiver for stone work on 2160 Bristol Ct with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (AHBR 25-1045, 25-100785, 25-104075, 25-105324) – vote 5‑0
• Approved historic sign at 220 N Main St (AHBR 25-1057) – vote 5‑0
• Approved accessory structure at 7030 Saint Ives Blvd (AHBR 2024-1947) – vote 4‑1
• Approved accessory structure at 16 Owen Brown St (AHBR 25-1055) – vote 5‑0
• Denied waiver for stone on 2160 Bristol Ct (AHBR 25-10422) – vote 5‑0
• Approved addition at 182 Bersham Dr (AHBR 25-791) – vote 5‑0
• Approved addition at 2827 Hudson Aurora Rd (AHBR 25-1025) – vote 5‑0
• Approved addition at 3193 Hudson Aurora Rd (AHBR 25-1064) – vote 5‑0

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council will discuss an emergency agreement to repair a damaged transformer at the Southside Substation and review proposed legislation for a new Public Works facility and waterline extension.

• Emergency agreement for Southside Substation transformer repair
• Ordinance for $7.4M bond notes for Downtown Phase II property
• Ordinance for $7.1M notes for new bus garage and salt storage
• Ordinance for $31M notes for Public Works facility construction
• Ordinance to regulate low-speed vehicles like golf carts

Council members discussed an emergency agreement for a damaged substation transformer, a Hudson Drive waterline extension, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan implementation update, and a draft zoning framework for South Darrow. Several resolutions and ordinances—including emergency agreements, a waterline contract, and a kayak‑ramp purchase—were forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025 council meeting. No resolutions were adopted or voted on during this workshop.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. Items include expanding a nonconforming garage for an accessory dwelling unit at 439 N Main St, a side-yard setback variance for an accessory structure at 5947 Laurawood Ln, a sign setback variance at 1600 Terex Rd, and a rear-yard setback variance for a deck at 2148 Edgeview Dr. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Expansion of nonconforming garage for accessory dwelling unit at 439 N Main St (applicant Greg Chaplin)
• Variance of 6 ft from required 15-ft side-yard setback for accessory structure at 5947 Laurawood Ln
• Variance of 4 ft from required 15-ft setback for permanent ground sign at 1600 Terex Rd
• Variance of 8 ft from required 50-ft rear-yard setback for deck at 2148 Edgeview Dr
• Approval of draft minutes from June 26 and July 17, 2025 meetings

The Board approved the enlargement of a nonconforming garage at 439 N Main Street, finding no greater adverse impacts. It then denied a six‑foot side‑yard setback variance request for an accessory shed at 5947 Laurawood Ln. Both actions were taken after public comment and staff review.

• Approved garage enlargement at 439 N Main St; motion passed 5‑0
• Denied 6‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 5947 Laurawood Ln (vote not recorded)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing contracts and easements. Items include a waterline extension along Hudson Drive, a Brandywine Creek watershed study update, and a Tallgrass green‑energy purchase. The council will also act on easement agreements for stormwater and downtown pedestrian safety, and set broadband rates for Velocity customers.

• Resolution 25-113: Authorize advertising and contract for a new 12" Hudson Drive waterline extension to the Public Works Facility and City Hall service connection.
• Resolution 25-114: Authorize a professional services contract with GPD Group for the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study Update.
• Resolution 25-115: Authorize an Access and Stormwater Easement Agreement with the Country Club of Hudson at 2155 Middleton Road.
• Resolution 25-116: Authorize temporary easements for the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Project and declare an emergency.
• Resolution 25-117: Approve a Tallgrass Power Purchase Agreement for 1.5 MW of green energy from American Municipal Power.

The council approved the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study update and two easement agreements, and adopted resolutions for a downtown pedestrian safety easement and a Tallgrass green‑energy purchase. It also postponed the Hudson Drive waterline extension resolution to September 2. Board appointments and a suspension of the three‑reading rule for the consent agenda were approved.

• Approved Brandywine Creek Watershed Study contract (7-0)
• Approved easement with Country Club of Hudson (7-0)
• Approved downtown pedestrian safety temporary easement (7-0)
• Approved Tallgrass power purchase agreement (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing Velocity Broadband rates (7-0)
• Postponed Hudson Drive waterline extension resolution to Sept 2 (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Park Board and Architectural & Historic Board (7-0)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for consent agenda except Resolution 25‑113 (7-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider a new single-family dwelling, a previously tabled garage addition in the historic district, several exterior alterations, and a commercial office addition. Staff have recommended revisions for multiple projects based on the city's Architectural Design Standards. The board will also vote on consent applications for a patio roof and a projecting sign.

• New single-family dwelling at 430 Barlow Rd (AHBR 25-902) with staff requesting revisions to wing projections and stone materials
• Tabled garage addition at 44 Owen Brown St (historic district) returns with standard-compliance concerns over height and proportion
• Commercial office addition at 750 W Streetsboro St (AHBR 25-990) requiring brick consistency and lintel details
• Three-season room additions at 90 Aurora St and 5457 Stow Rd with foundation and roof compatibility issues
• Front door and window replacement at 21 Baldwin St (historic district) with questions about transom removal and window type

The Architectural & Historic Board approved the consent agenda and several applications, including a detached garage at 44 Owen Brown St and a commercial addition at 750 W Streetsboro St. Other projects were either continued for further review or approved as amended. All votes were recorded with the board members present.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0) – includes roof over patio at 5641 Abbyshire Dr and sign at 134 N Main St
• Approved 44 Owen Brown St detached garage as amended (4-1)
• Approved 1532 Callander Dr shutters alteration (5-0)
• Continued 2690 Middleton Rd siding replacement (5-0)
• Approved 21 Baldwin St front door and window replacement (5-0)
• Continued 90 Aurora St three‑season room addition (5-0)
• Approved 750 W Streetsboro St 7,500‑sq‑ft commercial addition as amended (5-0)
• Approved 430 Barlow Rd new house as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment (PC 2025-904) to revise regulations for assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and institutional care. It will also discuss initiating a text amendment for submittal requirements (PC 2025-905) and hold a broader discussion on the Land Development Code.

• Public hearing on PC 2025-904: text amendment for assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and institutional care regulations.
• Discussion and potential initiation of PC 2025-905: text amendment to Appendix A of the Land Development Code regarding submittal requirements.
• General Land Development Code discussion with a housing chart (PC DISC 8.11.24).
• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.

The commission approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It tabled the text amendment request (PC 2025-904) concerning assisted living and continuing care facilities. It also tabled a text amendment request (PC 2025-905) to Appendix A of the Land Development Code regarding submittal requirements. The commission recommended approval of the discussion (PC DISC 8.11.24) on the Land Development Code, focusing on density issues for senior housing and a possible moratorium.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (2 ayes)
• Tabled PC 2025-904 text amendment on assisted living facilities (5 ayes)
• Tabled PC 2025-905 text amendment to Appendix A submittal requirements (5 ayes)
• Recommended approval of LDC discussion on senior housing density (5 ayes)

City Council

The Hudson City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to revise zoning for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities, and will consider a resolution to authorize fiber construction contracts for a home network project. The council also plans to vote on a five-year review of the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area and a proposal to amend the city charter for the November 2025 election.

• Public hearing on zoning for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities
• Resolution to authorize fiber construction contracts for FTTH network
• Resolution to approve continued Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area operation
• Ordinance to amend city charter for November 2025 election
• Discussion on water expansion on Nicholson Dr.

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑111, amending multiple sections of the Hudson City Charter and passed it with an emergency designation after a reconsideration vote (4‑0‑1). It also approved Resolution No. 25‑96 to continue the Downtown Hudson Outdoor Refreshment Area for five years (5‑0) and approved Resolution No. 25‑112 to advertise for bids and contract for fiber‑to‑the‑home construction materials as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved meeting minutes (25‑0093) (5‑0)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑96 (DORA review) (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑111 (charter amendments) with emergency designation (4‑0‑1)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑92 (kennel/vet) (no vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution 25‑112 (fiber contract) as part of consent agenda (vote not recorded)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property purchase (5‑0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider approval for roof and accessory structure projects, as well as requests for new signs and fences that must comply with local design standards.

• Roof replacement at 90 Aurora Street (Historic District)
• Accessory structure at 1991 Hines Hill Rd
• Ground sign request at 5876 Darrow Rd
• Ground sign request at 35 S Oviatt St
• Fence proposal at 136 Sunset Dr

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review denied the window replacement application (AHBR 25-684) after discussion, with a 5‑0 vote. It approved three other applications—sign at 5876 Darrow Rd, sign at 35 S Oviatt St, and an outdoor restroom at 750 W Streetsboro St—as amended, each by a 5‑0 vote. The fence application at 136 Sunset Dr was continued for further review. All decisions were unanimous.

• Denied AHBR 25-684 window replacement (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 2025-252 sign at 5876 Darrow Rd as amended (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-762 sign at 35 S Oviatt St as amended (5-0)
• Continued AHBR 25-741 fence at 136 Sunset Dr (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-717 outdoor restroom at 750 W Streetsboro St as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items AHBR 25-802, 25-861, 25-774 (5-0 each)

City Council

City Council is reviewing a proposal to amend multiple sections of the City Charter, which would be presented as eight separate ballot issues for voters on November 4, 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on library voting procedures and the disposal of street pavers.

• Ordinance 25-111: Proposed amendments to the City Charter for the November 4, 2025 election
• Discussion on library board voting procedures for levy requests
• Proposed online auction for street pavers stored at 996 Hines Hill Road
• Resolution TMP-8072: Bids for fiber construction material for Fiber to the Home project
• Ordinance 25-92: Proposed 500-foot setback for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities

The council discussed the Charter Review Commission amendment ordinance (Ordinance 25-111) and forwarded it for further consideration at the August 5, 2025 council meeting. It also forwarded a fiber‑to‑home procurement resolution, a land‑development code amendment for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities, and a five‑year DORA review resolution for the same August meeting. The council approved donating one pallet of stored street pavers to the Hudson Historical Society and selling the remaining bricks on Govdeals.

• Forwarded Charter Review Commission amendment ordinance (Ordinance 25-111) for further consideration at Aug 5 Council meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 25-112 authorizing fiber‑to‑home contract advertising for further consideration at Aug 5 Council meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 25-92 amending land development code for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities for further consideration at Aug 5 Council meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 25-96 for a five‑year review of the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area for further consideration at Aug 5 Council meeting
• Approved donation of one pallet of stored street pavers to the Hudson Historical Society
• Approved listing of remaining street pavers for sale on Govdeals

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. These involve the expansion of a garage for a dwelling unit and the placement of a restroom building in a side yard.

• BZBA 25-638: Request to enlarge a garage for a second floor accessory dwelling unit and a height variance to 21 feet at 439 N Main Street
• BZBA 25-737: Request for a variance to allow a 400 square ft restroom building in the side yard at 750 W Streetsboro St

The board continued the variance application to enlarge a garage at 439 N Main St for a second‑floor accessory dwelling unit. The board granted a variance allowing a 400‑sq‑ft restroom accessory structure to be placed in the side yard of 750 W Streetsboro St, despite the code prohibition. Both actions were approved unanimously with a 5‑aye vote.

• Continued garage expansion variance application for 439 N Main St (5-0)
• Granted variance for 400‑sq‑ft restroom accessory structure at 750 W Streetsboro St (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including the adoption of Ordinance 25-111 that proposes charter amendments to be placed on the November 4, 2025 ballot. Other agenda items include a $950,000 Willow Lake Drainage Improvement Phase 2 contract, a fiber‑to‑the‑home pilot program requiring an additional $43,797.80, a $45,000 fire‑prevention grant with a 5% match, and an ordinance to revise administrative appeal processes.

• Ordinance 25-111 – charter amendment proposal for eight ballot issues (Nov 4, 2025).
• Resolution 25-103 – Willow Lake Drainage Improvement Phase 2, $950,000 (includes 10% contingency).
• Resolution 25-104 – Fiber pilot program contract bid $307,998, requesting additional $43,797.80.
• Resolution 25-105 – FEMA fire‑prevention and safety grant request of $45,000 with 5% ($2,250) match.
• Ordinance 25-85 – amendment to administrative appeal processes.

The Hudson City Council approved several resolutions on the consent agenda, including a $950,000 Willow Lake Drainage Improvement Phase 2, a fiber‑to‑the‑home pilot contract for $307,998 with an additional $43,797.80, a FEMA fire‑prevention grant application for $45,000, an engineering services contract up to $100,000, lighting for six pickleball courts, a 1‑year natural‑gas supply agreement, and a design contract for the Fire and EMS Facility renovation. The council also amended Ordinance 25‑102 (budget appropriations) by removing a line item and adopted it with a 5‑0 vote. All items were approved on the consent agenda except the budget amendment, which recorded the vote.

• Approved Resolution 25‑103 for Willow Lake Drainage Improvement Phase 2 ($950,000) on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑104 for Velocity Fiber Pilot contract ($307,998) plus $43,797.80 additional funds on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑105 for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant application ($45,000 with 5% match) on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑106 for contract with Iron Claw Engineering up to $100,000 on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑107 for lighting six pickleball courts at Barlow Farm Park on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑108 for 1‑year natural‑gas supply agreement with Major Energy Services on consent agenda
• Approved Resolution 25‑109 for contract with K2M Design for Fire and EMS Facility renovation on consent agenda
• Amended and approved Ordinance 25‑102 (budget appropriations) after removing a line item, vote 5‑0

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission voted to deny the Concept Site Plan request for a proposed 21‑unit townhome development (Case 25‑716). The motion passed with three ayes (Norman, Romano, Innamorato) and one nay (Smith). Earlier, the commission approved the minutes from the June 9 and June 23, 2025 meetings. No decision was made on the Christ Community Chapel conditional use request.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (3 ayes, 1 recused)
• Approved June 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4 ayes)
• Denied Concept Site Plan request for townhome development (Case 25-716) (3 ayes, 1 nay)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider applications for new home additions, sign designs, and exterior alterations in the Historic District. The board will also review a continued application for a house addition.

• Review of a continued application for a house addition at 549 W Streetsboro St
• Review of a continued application for a villa addition at 200 Laurel Lake Drive
• Review of sign designs for 116 W Streetsboro St, 138 N. Main Street, and 5 E Main Street
• Review of an accessory structure application for a pool house at 7511 N Marblehead Rd
• Review of an addition and exterior alteration application for a porch rebuild at 226 Brentwood Dr

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the consent agenda and then voted to approve eight separate applications covering additions, sign installations, and exterior alterations. All motions passed unanimously, with one application approved by a 5‑0 vote after a member recused himself. No other business was taken.

• Approved AHBR 25-751 addition (covered deck) – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-131 revision (eliminate breezeway connector) – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-709 addition (Villa 23) – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-725 building sign – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-705 commercial wall sign – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-723 tenant sign with condition – 5-0
• Approved AHBR 25-714 pool house accessory structure – 6-0
• Approved AHBR 25-758 addition/exterior alteration – 6-0

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings regarding administrative appeal processes and the five-year review of the downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and grant applications for traffic safety and drainage improvements.

• Resolution to apply for $4,533,652.80 in federal CMAQ funds for Adaptive Signals Phase II
• Five-year review of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) operation
• Ordinance to regulate on-street parking for landscaping companies
• Agreement with Hudson City Schools for a $36,850 traffic safety study near the high school
• Storm water easements for the 1900 Middleton Road drainage project

The council adopted Ordinance 25-90, regulating landscaping companies, on third reading (5‑0). It approved the Consent Agenda, which included resolutions authorizing a $4.53 million CMAQ grant for Adaptive Signals Phase II, a traffic safety study contract, storm‑water easements, and an $8,942 grant for a park splash‑pad feature (all 5‑0). The council also suspended the three‑reading rule for the Consent Agenda (5‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 25-90 regulating landscaping companies (5‑0)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Resolution 25-97 for $4.53M CMAQ funding for Adaptive Signals Phase II (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-98 authorizing traffic safety study contract (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-99 authorizing cost‑sharing agreement with Hudson City Schools ($36,850) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-100 authorizing storm‑water easements for Middleton Road project (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-101 accepting $8,942.14 grant for Veterans Way Park splash‑pad feature (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a subcommittee meeting to review Appendix A - Submittal Requirements within the Land Development Code. The session consists of a work session and discussion to determine next steps.

• Review of Appendix A - Submittal Requirements within the Land Development Code

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider two variance requests and discuss planning commission subcommittee work. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Hear variance request for ground sign at 5876 Darrow Rd (62 sq ft area)
• Hear variance request for building addition at 85 Division St (33 ft setback)
• Review Planning Commission Subcommittee report on submittal requirements
• Approve minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting
• Receive staff updates

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote with one abstention. It then denied a variance request for a seven‑foot rear‑yard setback reduction by a 3‑1 vote. A second variance request for a seven‑foot rear‑yard setback reduction was also denied, this time by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (3 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Denied rear‑yard setback variance (7 ft) – vote 3‑1
• Denied rear‑yard setback variance (7 ft) for 85 Division St – vote 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider multiple items including consent applications for an accessory structure at 144 Hudson St and a sign at 219 N. Main St. Among new business, a proposed single-family dwelling at 13 N. Oviatt St (requiring demolition of the existing home) and a 2,400 sq ft agricultural barn at 2507 Barlow Road are up for review. The board will also discuss minutes from the June 11 meeting and an AHBR consultant.

• New single-family dwelling at 13 N. Oviatt St with demolition of existing home, featuring design questions on setbacks, shutters, and materials
• Agricultural barn (2,400 sq ft) at 2507 Barlow Road, allowed under agricultural use exemption from 1,200 sq ft limit
• Addition (kitchen, family room, bedroom) at 20 Pinewood Ln with flat roof and brick foundation concerns
• Addition (guest bathroom and terrace) at 72 Aurora St with updated drawings for wood railing
• Siding material change for previously approved accessory structure at 139 Hudson St

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the consent agenda items for 144 Hudson St and 219 N Main St. It also approved several accessory structures, fences, and additions, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The addition of an orchestra room at 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd was approved, and the application for 200 Laurel Lake Dr was continued.

• Approved accessory structure at 144 Hudson St (AHBR 25-650) – 6-0
• Approved sign at 219 N Main St (AHBR 25-633) – 6-0
• Approved fence at 7 College St (AHBR 25-417) – 6-0
• Approved fence at 80 N Oviatt St (AHBR 25-493) – 6-0
• Approved addition (guest bathroom & terrace) at 72 Aurora St (AHBR 25-524) – 6-0
• Approved addition (orchestra room) at 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd – 6-0
• Approved sign at 72 N Main St (AHBR 25-579) with material amendment – 6-0
• Continued application for 200 Laurel Lake Dr (AHBR 25-709) – 6-0

Charter Review Commission

The Hudson Charter Review Commission will review draft ordinances for charter sections already finalized, including administrative changes, term limits for elected officials and board members, changing the recall signature threshold, and setting council salary to meet state retirement minimum. They will also review draft ordinances not yet finalized, such as creating a Military and Veterans' Commission, merging the Park Board, Cemetery Board, and Tree Commission into a Park and Natural Resource Board, and adding a 'No Expenditures Without Representation' provision. No scheduled presentations are listed.

• Draft ordinance establishing term limits for elected officials (7.05 [NEW])
• Draft ordinance changing recall signature threshold (12.03)
• Draft ordinance setting council salary to state retirement minimum (3.10)
• Draft ordinance merging Park Board, Cemetery Board, and Tree Commission into Park and Natural Resource Board (8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 8.08)
• Draft ordinance creating Military and Veterans' Commission (8.09 [NEW])

The Charter Review Commission voted to approve Sections 15 and 16 of the draft charter ordinance, with six members in favor and one against. Earlier, the commission also voted unanimously to consider the draft ordinance excluding those sections, with minor revisions. The meeting minutes from the previous session were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consideration of draft ordinance excluding Sections 15 and 16, with added changes (7-0)
• Approved Sections 15 and 16 of the draft ordinance (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on PC 2025-507, a conditional use and major site plan request to add an orchestra room to Hudson High School. Staff reports, site plans, stormwater and traffic letters, and an engineering review are attached for review. The Commission will discuss and decide whether to approve the conditional use and associated site plan.

• Public hearing on PC 2025-507 – conditional use request for an orchestra room addition to Hudson High School

The commission approved the conditional use and site plan for a 4,600‑sq‑ft orchestra addition at Hudson High School (2500 Hudson Aurora Road). The approval was subject to seven conditions, including walkway layout review, tree replacement, dumpster fencing, engineer comment response, silt fencing, no construction before a zoning certificate, and an updated logistics plan. The motion passed with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Conditional Use & Site Plan for Hudson High School orchestra addition (6-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review and discuss draft text for multiple charter sections that have been previously reviewed but not yet finalized, including the preamble and sections related to boards, commissions, and accountability. They will also consider approval of the June 4 meeting minutes and hear public comments. No scheduled presentations are listed.

• Draft text for sections: preamble, 3.10, 6.03, 6.04, 7.05 (new), 8.04, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, and 12.02
• Separate issues: boards/commissions, accountability to taxpayers/voters
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2025 meeting

City Council

City Council will hold a regular meeting and workshop, including second reading of an ordinance to license and regulate landscaping companies and restrict on-street parking of landscape trucks. Consent agenda items include authorizing contracts for Heinen's parking lot exit relocation, accepting a $62,700 state grant for an ADA kayak ramp, and authorizing design of the Oak Grove inclusive playground. Discussion items include the 2026 Art on the Green location and an update on the Nicholson Drive water transmission project (total cost $2,614,837). The workshop also previews proposed legislation for July 8, including a traffic safety study on Stow and Hudson Aurora Roads near the high school.

• Second reading of ordinance to license and regulate landscaping companies, targeting on-street parking of landscape trucks (Ordinance 25-90)
• Resolution to advertise bids and contract for Heinen's parking lot exit relocation on Clinton Street (Resolution 25-93)
• Resolution to accept $62,700 state grant for an ADA accessible kayak ramp with no required match (Resolution 25-94)
• Resolution to contract with GPD Group for design of Oak Grove inclusive playground (Resolution 25-95)
• Second reading of ordinance to update concealed weapons ordinance to comply with Ohio law (Ordinance 25-91)

The Hudson City Council approved the Consent Agenda, including a $62,700 state grant for an ADA kayak ramp and a contract to realign the Heinen’s parking lot exit. Council also approved Resolution 25-95 authorizing a contract for the design of an inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park by a 7‑0 vote after an amendment to move the project to Barlow Farm Park failed 1‑6. Ordinance 25-91 on concealed weapons was postponed by a 5‑2 vote. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously.

• Resolution 25-93 authorizing Heinen’s parking lot exit relocation approved (7‑0)
• Resolution 25-94 acceptance of $62,700 ADA kayak ramp grant approved (7‑0)
• Amendment to move Oak Grove playground to Barlow Farm Park failed (1‑6)
• Resolution 25-95 authorizing contract for Oak Grove inclusive playground approved (7‑0)
• Ordinance 25-91 postponed to Aug. 19, 2025 (5‑2)
• Consent agenda items (financial report, liquor permit notice) approved (7‑0)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-90 on landscaping truck parking taken (no vote recorded)
• Council accepted applications for Architectural & Historic Board of Review (no vote required)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will review consent applications for alterations, additions, and new construction within Hudson's historic district. Items include shingle replacement at 136 Elm St., fence proposals at 7 College St. and 80 N Oviatt St., and new residential developments at 5247 and 5260 Preserve Ln. The board will also address pending items from prior meetings, such as the fence at 7 College St. and the siding replacement at 60 E Case Dr.

• AHBR 25-636 – 136 Elm St.: shingle replacement and deck stair rebuild (staff recommends approval)
• AHBR 25-417 – 7 College St.: 6‑ft privacy fence (previously tabled, staff requests verification of location and abutment)
• AHBR 25-526 – 60 E Case Dr.: siding replacement (stop‑work order issued; staff recommends approval with stone limited to garage corner)
• AHBR 25-409 – 5247 Preserve Ln.: new single‑family dwelling (staff requests front wing extension reduced to 5 ft and orientation revised)
• AHBR 25-567 – 5260 Preserve Ln.: new single‑family dwelling (staff requests site‑plan revisions and design adjustments to roof and porch)

The board approved two items on the consent agenda for 136 Elm Street and 1727 Mayflower Lane. It continued two pending applications for 7 College Street and 80 North Oviatt Street. The board approved several new projects, including shingle replacement at 272 N Main Street, siding replacement at 60 E Case Drive, an accessory structure at 65 Owen Brown Street, an addition at 5839 Williamsburg Circle, and new residential developments at 5247 and 5260 Preserve Lane, each with specific conditions. The board denied the window replacement request for 21 Baldwin Street.

• Approved consent agenda items for 136 Elm St. and 1727 Mayflower Ln. (5-0)
• Continued applications for 7 College St. and 80 N Oviatt St. (5-0)
• Approved shingle replacement at 272 N Main St. (5-0)
• Denied window replacement at 21 Baldwin St. (5-0)
• Approved siding replacement at 60 E Case Dr. (5-0)
• Approved accessory structure at 65 Owen Brown St. with rear‑window condition (5-0)
• Approved addition at 5839 Williamsburg Cir with foundation height condition (5-0)
• Approved new residential development at 5247 Preserve Ln. with porch projection condition (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss pursuing a public referendum to secure financing for full-time Fire and EMS staffing. They will also receive updates on capital improvement projects for 2025-2026 and review the residential driveway plowing program. Proposed consent agenda includes a contract for Heinen's parking lot exit relocation and acceptance of a $62,700 state grant for an ADA kayak ramp.

• Discussion on potential public referendum for full-time Fire and EMS staffing (25-0077)
• Capital project update for major 2025-2026 improvements (25-0075)
• Review of 2024/2025 residential driveway plowing program and discussion of 2025/2026 program (25-0076)
• Proposed resolution authorizing contract for Heinen's parking lot exit relocation on Clinton Street
• Proposed resolution accepting $62,700 state grant for ADA accessible kayak ramp

The council discussed updates on capital projects, a potential full‑time fire and EMS staffing referendum, and several items on the consent agenda. It approved allowing 100 participants for the 2025/2026 residential driveway plowing program, with each participant receiving five vouchers. All other agenda items were forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025 council meeting.

• Approved 100 participants for the 2025/2026 residential driveway plowing program (5 vouchers each)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider old business, including a continued conditional use and major site plan for an artificial turf field and restroom building at Christ Community Chapel. New business includes a major site plan for seven villa duplex buildings at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, a conditional use and major site plan for a Hudson High School orchestra room addition, and a text amendment to administrative appeal processes. The Commission will also receive an update on public hearing rules.

• Continued conditional use and major site plan for artificial turf field and restroom building at Christ Community Chapel (PC 2025-231)
• Major site plan for seven villa duplex buildings at Laurel Lake Retirement Community (PC 2025-229)
• Conditional use and major site plan for Hudson High School orchestra room addition (PC 2025-507)
• Text amendment to administrative appeal processes (Ordinance 25-85, PC 2025-561)
• Update on Order and Rules of Public Hearings (Ordinance 25-21)

The commission approved the conditional use and site plan for Christ Community Chapel's artificial turf field and restroom building, adding seven specific conditions. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The minutes from the May 12 meeting were also approved. No decision was made on the Laurel Lake Retirement Community major site plan; it remained under discussion.

• Approved May 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5‑5)
• Approved Conditional Use and Site Plan for Christ Community Chapel turf field and restroom building, subject to seven conditions (5‑0)
• No decision made on Laurel Lake Retirement Community major site plan; discussion continued

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review draft text for 19 previously discussed charter sections and discuss separate issues including ranked choice voting, boards/commissions, and accountability to taxpayers/voters. They will also approve minutes from the May 14 meeting and hear public comments.

• Draft text review for sections: preamble, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 4.01, 5.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.05 (new), 8.04, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, 12.03
• Discussion of separate issues: ranked choice voting, boards/commissions, and accountability to taxpayers/voters
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025

The commission approved the June 4 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. It decided to keep the word “Municipality” in the charter and not change proposals #2, #3, #4, or #10. The commission agreed to align Council salaries with the minimum OPERS requirements. It also chose not to move forward with a ranked‑choice voting proposal and postponed discussion of boards/commissions and taxpayer accountability to the next meeting.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Kept "Municipality" wording in charter (proposal #1) and removed "Summit County"
• Did not change proposals #2, #3, #4, and #10
• Agreed to align Council salaries to meet OPERS minimum requirements
• Rejected moving forward with a ranked‑choice voting proposal
• Postponed boards/commissions and taxpayer‑accountability topics to next meeting

City Council

Hudson City Council will hold a third reading and likely final vote on Ordinance 25-57 to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities within the city. The consent agenda includes authorizing a fiber-to-the-home construction contract, a storm sewer study for Edgeview Drive, and an amended stormwater agreement with NEORSD. First readings will consider new regulations for landscaping company parking, concealed weapons ordinance updates, and revised setback rules for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities. The meeting begins with an executive session to interview board and commission applicants.

• Third reading of Ordinance 25-57 establishing a permanent prohibition on marijuana facilities
• Resolution 25-89 authorizing construction contract for first year of Velocity Broadband fiber-to-the-home project
• Resolution 25-87 approving a storm sewer study for 2123 Edgeview Drive to address flooding
• First reading of Ordinance 25-90 licensing and regulating landscaping company on-street parking
• First reading of Ordinance 25-92 amending zoning for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities with 500-foot residential setback

The Hudson City Council voted 5‑1 to adopt Ordinance 25‑57, permanently prohibiting marijuana facilities in the city. The council also re‑appointed two members to the Board of Tax Review and one member to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. A motion to suspend the three‑reading rule for the consent agenda was approved, and the consent agenda—including four storm‑water and fiber‑to‑the‑home resolutions—was adopted. Additional items were referred to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑57 banning marijuana facilities (5‑1)
• Re‑appointed Emily Berry and Richard Warfield to Board of Tax Review, Keenan Jones to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑86 amending storm‑water contract (part of Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑87 storm‑sewer study contract (part of Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑88 alternate delegate appointment (part of Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑89 contract for first‑year fiber‑to‑the‑home project (part of Consent Agenda)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for home additions, fences, and accessory structures. The board is evaluating compliance with historic district standards and architectural design requirements.

• 78 Aurora Street: Addition of kitchen, laundry room, and elevator
• 72 Aurora Street: Addition of guest bathroom and terrace
• 139 Hudson Street: Detached garage accessory structure
• 85 Division Street: Siding alteration for accessory structure
• 2380 Tyre Dr: Pavilion accessory structure

At the May 28 meeting, the board approved two consent‑agenda accessory projects, an addition at 78 Aurora Street, a split‑rail fence at 118 Elm Street with conditions, and a detached garage at 139 Hudson Street. All approvals passed unanimously (5‑0). The board also approved the minutes from the April 9 and May 14 meetings and then adjourned.

• Approved AHBR 25-260 accessory pavilion at 2380 Tyre Dr (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-585 siding alteration at 85 Division St (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-474 addition (kitchen, laundry, elevator) at 78 Aurora St (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-549 4‑ft split‑rail fence at 118 Elm St with height ≤5 ft, wooden picket/shadow‑box style, moved to back (5-0)
• Approved AHBR 25-393 detached garage at 139 Hudson St with foundation matching existing (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss Fire & EMS funding recommendations, downtown development plans, and an update on short-term rental regulations. They will also review proposed consent agenda items and legislation for the June 3 meeting, including an ordinance to permanently ban marijuana facilities in the city.

• Fire & EMS subcommittee funding recommendation for next 5–7 years
• Downtown development discussion to implement Comprehensive Plan
• Short-term rental program update and review of Chapter 876 regulations
• Proposed ordinance (25-57) to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities
• Consent item: construction contract for first year of fiber-to-the-home network

The workshop reached consensus to begin a daytime Fire and EMS shift on July 7, 2025 and to move forward with issuing an RFP for the downtown development design. Several resolutions and ordinances were formally forwarded for further consideration at the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting.

• Consensus to start daytime Fire/EMS shift on July 7, 2025
• Consensus to issue RFP for downtown development design
• Resolution 25-86 (stormwater amendment) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting
• Resolution 25-87 (storm sewer study) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting
• Resolution 25-88 (alternate delegate appointment) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting
• Resolution 25-89 (Fiber‑to‑the‑Home contract) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting
• Ordinance 25-57 (marijuana facility prohibition) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting
• Ordinance TMP-7948 (traffic code amendment) forwarded to June 3, 2025 Council meeting

City Council

City Council will consider a permanent prohibition of marijuana facilities and discuss the future location of an inclusive playground. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding townhome zoning and public hearing rules.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 25-57 to permanently ban marijuana facilities
• Proposed limit of townhomes to District 5 Village Core District (Ordinance 25-43)
• Design authorization for a 5-foot concrete sidewalk on Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road
• Contract for W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) safety improvements
• Job creation grant agreement with Keltec, LLC for relocation to 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway

The council voted 6-1 to move forward with an inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park, using General Fund money. It also approved the design phase for a new Ravenna Street sidewalk and authorized safety improvements on W. Streetsboro Road and police vehicle upfitting. Ordinances governing public hearings and historic‑preservation consulting were adopted, and two honorary resolutions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Oak Grove Park inclusive playground location (6-1)
• Approved design for Ravenna Street sidewalk (unanimous on Consent Agenda)
• Authorized W. Streetsboro safety improvements project (unanimous on Consent Agenda)
• Authorized police fleet vehicle upfitting contract (unanimous on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance 25-21 establishing public hearing rules (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-28 allowing historic preservation consultants (7-0)
• Adopted Honorary Resolution 25-80 thanking Brian Battaglia (7-0)
• Adopted Honorary Resolution 25-81 thanking John Niemczura (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold three public hearings on variance requests, including a commercial addition at 41 E Main Street requiring side-yard setback and bufferyard relief. Two residential variance requests concern a propane tank at 5892 Heritage Ct and an accessory structure at 2380 Tyre Dr. The board will also discuss potential updates to submittal requirements for zoning applications.

• Variance request for 500-gallon propane tank at 5892 Heritage Ct: 5-ft reduction from required 15-ft side-yard setback for accessory structures.
• Variance request to allow accessory structure in side yard at 2380 Tyre Dr, otherwise prohibited by code.
• Two variance requests for commercial addition at 41 E Main St: 5-ft reduction of side-yard setback (15 ft to 10 ft) and 5-ft reduction of minimum bufferyard width (15 ft to 10 ft).
• Discussion of Planning Commission Subcommittee review of Appendix A – Submittal Requirements.

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance for a pavilion at 2380 Tyre Dr (4‑0) and approved a variance with conditions for a commercial addition at 41 E. Main St (3‑1). The Board also approved the April 17 minutes, elected Lou Wagner as chair and Lydia Bronstein as vice‑chair, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance BZBA 25-285 for pavilion at 2380 Tyre Dr (4‑0)
• Approved variance BZBA 25-388 for commercial addition at 41 E. Main St with conditions (3‑1, 1‑0 nay)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Elected Lou Wagner as BZBA chair (4‑0)
• Elected Lydia Bronstein as BZBA vice‑chair (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will review a consent application to replace the roof of a historic property at 146 Hudson Street, with staff recommending approval as submitted. The board will also discuss pending projects such as an enclosure of a porch at 55 N Oviatt, a privacy fence at 7 College Street, and several accessory structure proposals on various streets. Additional items include reviews of additions, window replacements, and a new construction project, many of which staff has noted design concerns or requested revisions.

• AHBR 25-416 – Roof replacement at 146 Hudson Street (staff recommends approval)
• AHBR 25-368 – Enclosure of existing porch at 55 N Oviatt (staff notes site visit, recommends review)
• AHBR 25-417 – 6‑ft privacy fence at 7 College Street (staff requests elevation and verification)
• AHBR 25-361 – Accessory dwelling unit at 33 E. Streetsboro (staff raises design compliance questions)
• AHBR 25-474 – Kitchen, laundry room, and elevator addition at 78 Aurora Street (staff notes setback variance and design concerns)

The Architectural & Historic Board approved the ADU application for 33 E. Streetsboro with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved several other alteration and addition projects, each with a 5‑0 vote, and continued the fence application at 7 College Street for further information. All approvals were recorded in the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved ADU at 33 E. Streetsboro (5-0)
• Approved garage renovation at 304 Bicknell Drive (5-0)
• Approved garage at 5986 Stow Road (5-0)
• Approved pavilion at 102 Ravenna Street (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 6661 Meadow Farm Drive (5-0)
• Approved rear porch at 5387 Wilshire Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved covered patio at 36 Pinewood Lane (5-0)
• Approved kitchen & dining addition at 2875 Pioneer Trail (5-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will continue its review of Article IV of the city charter (starting at Section 4.03) and begin reviewing Article III. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and commissioner comments. No scheduled presentations are listed.

• Review of Article IV continued from Section 4.03
• Review of Article III
• Discussion of separate issues if time permits

The Charter Review Commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by an 8‑0 vote. Commissioners reached consensus to keep the existing language in Sections 4.03 and 4.04, to align Section 3.01 term start dates with the Mayor’s language, and to set Council term limits to 12 years or three full elected terms, whichever is greater. Additional consensus actions included amending Section 3.02 wording, removing the newspaper publication requirement in Section 3.08, and leaving Section 3.13 unchanged. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025.

• Approved May 7, 2025 Charter Review Commission minutes (8‑0 vote)
• Decided not to change language in Section 4.03 (removal of Mayor) – consensus
• Decided not to change language in Section 4.04 – consensus
• Amended Section 3.01 term start date to match Mayor language – consensus
• Set Council term limits to 12 years or three full elected terms, whichever greater – consensus
• Amended first sentence of Section 3.02 to match Section 4.03 – consensus
• Removed newspaper publication requirement in Section 3.08 – consensus
• Decided not to change language in Section 3.13 – consensus

City Council Workshop

City Council will receive updates on proposed safety improvements along West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and discuss the future location of an inclusive playground at Barlow Farm Park after federal funding fell through. The workshop also reviews a consent agenda and proposed legislation for the May 20 meeting, including resolutions to bid the SR 303 project, upfit police vehicles, and a new sidewalk design on Ravenna Street. Several ordinances are slated for readings, such as a permanent ban on marijuana facilities and limits on townhomes to the Village Core District.

• Update on W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) safety improvements between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard, including ODOT grant funding status
• Discussion on relocating an inclusive playground to Barlow Farm Park after federal funding was not allocated
• Resolution authorizing bids for SR 303 safety improvements project (PID 117269) and police vehicle upfitting with Hall Public Safety Upfitters
• Ordinance to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities within the city (first reading and public hearing on May 20)
• Ordinance allowing indoor shooting ranges as a conditional use in zoning districts 6, 7, 8, and 9

The council reached consensus to proceed with new paint markings on West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard. The Park Board voted 3‑2 to select Barlow Farm Park as the preferred site for an inclusive playground, and the council agreed to return to the board with both Barlow Farm Park and Oak Grove Park under consideration. Several motions—including acknowledgment of the April 2025 financial report, a notice to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, a sidewalk design on Ravenna Street, and two emergency resolutions for street safety improvements and police vehicle upfitting—were forwarded for further consideration at the May 20, 2025 council meeting.

• Consensus to move forward with new paint markings on SR 303 between Boston Mills Rd and Atterbury Blvd (consensus)
• Park Board selected Barlow Farm Park as preferred inclusive playground site (3‑2 vote)
• Council consensus to return to Park Board with Barlow Farm Park and Oak Grove Park under consideration (consensus)
• Motion to acknowledge receipt of April 2025 Financial Report forwarded for further consideration
• Motion directing Clerk to send notice to Ohio Division of Liquor Control on Maruti Petroleum permit forwarded
• Motion authorizing design for new sidewalk along Ravenna St from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Rd forwarded
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to advertise for bids and contract for W. Streetsboro Street safety improvements (emergency) forwarded
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to contract Hall Public Safety Upfitters for police fleet vehicles (emergency) forwarded

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two conditional use requests and discuss residential density allowances. The meeting includes public hearings for specific site modifications and a new business proposal.

• Conditional Use request for driveway modifications at Hudson Middle School entrance on N. Oviatt Street (PC 2025-373)
• Conditional Use request for a boarding kennel (PC 2025-360)
• Discussion on residential density allowances (PC Housing Density Disc 5.25)
• Staff update on Subcommittee review of Appendix A - Submittal Requirements
• Update from Chair Norman regarding the Ohio Landbank Conference

The commission approved the minutes from the March 31 and April 14, 2025 meetings. Both approvals passed with five votes in favor and two members abstaining. No vote was taken on the conditional use request for the Hudson Middle School driveway.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
• Conditional use request for Hudson Middle School driveway discussed, no decision made

Charter Review Commission

The Hudson Charter Review Commission will review draft minutes from April 16, 2025, and discuss specific articles of the city charter, including the Preamble and Articles III and IV. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025.

• Review of draft minutes from April 16, 2025
• Review of Charter Articles III, IV, and the Preamble
• Scheduled for June 4, 2025

The Charter Review Commission approved the draft minutes of the April 16 meeting with all eight members voting aye. The Commission discussed portions of the charter, including the preamble and Article IV, and agreed to defer further discussion of the remaining Article IV language and all of Article III to the next meeting on May 14, 2025. The next meeting was scheduled for May 14, 2025.

• Approved April 16 minutes (8‑0 unanimous)
• Postponed remainder of Article IV discussion to May 14, 2025
• Postponed Article III discussion to May 14, 2025

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on land development code amendments regarding townhome zoning and historic board consultants. The body is also reviewing several fleet vehicle purchases and a security system upgrade for the police department.

• Proposed ordinance to remove townhomes from all zoning districts except District 5 Village Core District
• Resolution for $125,000 security and intercom system upgrades for the Hudson Police Department
• Purchase of three fleet vehicles: one for police operations and two for public works
• Proposed amendment to allow the Architectural and Historic Board of Review to use state-recognized consultant firms
• Resolution for the Towbridge Rear Yard Drainage Project to alleviate flooding at 5253 Towbridge Drive

The Hudson City Council approved the minutes from prior meetings and adopted three proclamations honoring Senator Kristina Roegner, Bike Month, and Public Service Recognition Week. The council also approved the consent agenda, authorizing contracts for a $125,000 security and intercom system, a new police fleet vehicle, a public‑works fleet vehicle, a drainage project on Towbridge Drive, a change order for the Eastside Substation transformer, and a second amendment to the Community Reinvestment Area agreement for the CEIA headquarters expansion. Ordinance No. 25‑21 to codify public‑hearing rules was postponed to May 20, 2025.

• Approved minutes of previous meetings (5‑aye vote)
• Adopted proclamations for Senator Roegner, Bike Month, and Public Service Recognition Week
• Suspended three‑reading rule for consent agenda (5‑aye vote)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing $125,000 security & intercom system upgrade (Resolution 25‑72)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing purchase of one police fleet vehicle (Resolution 25‑73)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing purchase of one public‑works fleet vehicle (Resolution 25‑77)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing contract for Towbridge rear‑yard drainage project (Resolution 25‑75)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 25‑21 to May 20, 2025 (5‑aye vote)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several alteration and addition applications, including a sign project at 219 N. Main Street. Staff have flagged compliance with the Architectural Design Standards for lettering size, material durability, and historic district appropriateness. The board will also discuss roof replacement, porch enclosure, and other addition proposals.

• AHBR 25-280 – Sign (building) at 219 N. Main Street – staff notes lettering size and material concerns in the Historic District
• AHBR 25-331 – Roof replacement at 13 S. Oviatt St. – staff questions use of two shingle styles on one roof
• AHBR 25-368 – Enclosure of existing porch at 55 N. Ovatt St. – staff suggests site visit and historic consultant review
• AHBR 25-353 – Addition with front‑facing wing at 7487 Darrow Road – staff requires plan revision to move wing to side or rear
• AHBR 25-152 – Addition & alteration at 148 West Prospect – staff notes metal roof on shingled house and requests specifications

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved three consent‑agenda applications and six individual project applications. Approvals were unanimous (6‑0) where votes were recorded. One historic‑district enclosure was continued for a site visit, and two projects were approved with specific conditions.

• Approved 72 Village Way siding, doors, windows alteration (consent agenda)
• Approved 7490 Andover Way in‑law suite addition (consent agenda)
• Approved 7534 S. Vinemont Ct. pavilion accessory structure (consent agenda)
• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 1980 Christine Dr. (6‑0)
• Approved sign for Denim & Design at 219 N. Main St. (6‑0)
• Approved roof replacement at 13 S. Oviatt St. (6‑0)
• Continued 55 N. Oviatt enclosure project for site visit
• Approved enclosed porch at 7487 Darrow Rd. with screening stipulation (6‑0)

City Council Workshop

Council will discuss implementation of the Comprehensive Plan recommendations for a downtown development site, review neighborhood storm studies and upcoming comprehensive watershed studies, and consider the updated 2025-2029 Five Year Plan reflecting reduced income tax revenue and increased costs. They will also review a proposed consent agenda for May 6 that includes a $125,000 security system upgrade, a police fleet vehicle replacement, and several other resolutions.

• Discussion of downtown development site per Comprehensive Plan
• Overview of neighborhood storm studies and upcoming watershed studies
• Updated 2025-2029 Five Year Plan for General and Fire/EMS Funds
• Proposed consent agenda: $125,000 Securitas security and intercom system upgrade
• Proposed ordinance to limit townhomes to Village Core District (third reading May 6)

The April 22 workshop reviewed recent neighborhood storm studies, downtown development concepts, the updated 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Plan, and a proposed senior gutter‑cleaning program. All items were discussed but no actions were approved, denied, or adopted. The consent agenda items and proposed ordinances were forwarded for further consideration at the May 6 council meeting.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a 5-foot reduction to build a detached garage at 7030 Saint Ives Blvd, and another for a 5-foot reduction to build an addition at 78 Aurora St. They will also discuss submittal requirements for the Planning Commission. Approval of minutes from the February 20 meeting is on the agenda.

• Variance BZBA 25-128: 5-ft reduction from required 15-ft side yard accessory setback to 10 ft for detached garage at 7030 Saint Ives Blvd.
• Variance BZBA 25-247: 5-ft reduction from required 8-ft side yard principal setback to 3 ft for addition at 78 Aurora St.
• Discussion of Planning Commission Subcommittee review of Appendix A - Submittal Requirements.
• Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025 BZBA meeting.

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied a variance request for a detached garage at 7030 Saint Ives Blvd by a 3‑1 vote. It granted a variance for a 380‑square‑foot addition at 78 Aurora St by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied variance for 7030 Saint Ives Blvd garage (3-1)
• Granted variance for 78 Aurora St addition (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to review and discuss proposed changes to Articles VIII and IX of the city charter. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comments, and setting the next meeting date. No scheduled presentations are listed.

• Review of Charter Article VIII
• Review of Charter Article IX
• Approval of draft minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the draft minutes from the April 2, 2025 Charter Review Commission meeting. The motion was made by Michael Ryan, seconded by Jon Hoover, and carried with all seven members voting aye. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 2, 2025 Charter Review Commission minutes (7-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss budget appropriations and a funding increase for the Dillman Drive bridge. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding public hearing rules and the use of public ways by service providers.

• Funding increase of $28,340.80 for the Dillman Drive bridge rehabilitation project
• Land exchange of approximately .14405 acres between the City and owners of 5411 and 5431 Hudson Dr.
• Ordinance to codify the order and rules of public hearings
• Agricultural use district application for an alpaca farm at 5457 Stow Road
• Grant application for EMS priority one training and equipment

The council approved the minutes of the April 8 meeting (7‑0) and entered an executive session to interview board applicants (5‑0). On the consent agenda, members approved a $28,340.80 increase for the Dillman Drive Bridge rehabilitation, a land‑swap of .14405 acres, an EMS priority‑one grant resolution, the 2025 budget appropriations ordinance, and an extension of the “Melody” sculpture project. They also appointed four members to the Military and Veterans' and Planning Commissions (6‑0, 1 abstain) and postponed Ordinance 25‑56 to May 20, 2025 (6‑1).

• Approved April 8 minutes (7‑0)
• Entered executive session to interview board applicants (5‑0)
• Approved $28,340.80 funding increase for Dillman Drive Bridge rehab (consent agenda)
• Approved land swap of .14405 acres at 5431 & 5411 Hudson Dr. (consent agenda)
• Approved EMS Priority One grant resolution (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 budget appropriations ordinance (consent agenda)
• Approved extension of “Melody” sculpture project for 18 months (consent agenda)
• Appointed Lockwood, Liesen, Babika, Obert to commissions (6‑0, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed ban on marijuana facilities and a site plan for Christ Community Chapel. The body will also discuss residential density allowances for housing.

• PC 2025-231: Conditional Use and Major Site Plan request for an artificial turf athletic field and outdoor stage for Christ Community Chapel
• PC 2025-256: Proposed Text Amendment to Chapters 1205, 1206, and 1213 of the Land Development Code to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities
• Discussion on residential density allowances for housing

The commission voted to table the Christ Community Chapel conditional‑use application, sending it back for further work on 6/9/2025. It approved the staff‑recommended text amendment that would permanently prohibit marijuana facilities in the city. The commission also approved adding a residential density allowance discussion as a future agenda item.

• Tabled PC 2025-231 Conditional Use application (vote 5‑0, to be reconsidered 6/9/2025)
• Approved text amendment to prohibit marijuana facilities (vote 5‑0)
• Approved adding Residential Density Allowance as a future agenda item (vote 5‑0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider revisions for the Preserve of Hudson Townhomes and various residential additions and alterations. The board will also review several projects within the Historic District, including window and roof replacements.

• Preserve of Hudson Townhomes: Review of revised designs for 20 residential units
• 85 Division St.: Proposed garage alteration including roof and dormer changes
• 41 E Main St.: Informal review of a dentistry addition requiring a property line variance
• 84 N. Oviatt St.: Proposal to replace a door with a bay window
• 1980 Christine Dr.: New construction application for a single-family dwelling

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the consent agenda, including two screen‑room additions, and approved the Preserve of Hudson Townhomes project as amended. In new business the board approved several historic‑district alterations and additions, notably the 85 Division St. garage alteration with a 5‑2 vote, and approved roof, sign, window, and addition projects at 82 E Streetsboro, 449‑499 W Streetsboro, 2180 Hudson Aurora, 27 College, and 7563 Lakedge. The application for a bay window at 84 N. Oviatt St. was continued, and the 2274 Wellington Cir. application was not reviewed.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7‑0) including AHBR 25-234 screen room and AHBR 25-286 screened porch
• Approved Preserve of Hudson Townhomes (AHBR 24-1346) as amended (7‑0)
• Approved 85 Division St. garage alteration (AHBR 25-274) with 5‑2 vote
• Approved roof shingle replacement at 82 E Streetsboro St. (AHBR 25-292) (7‑0)
• Approved ground sign at 449‑499 W Streetsboro St. (AHBR 25-279) (7‑0)
• Approved addition with faux window at 2180 Hudson Aurora Rd. (AHBR 25-186) (7‑0)
• Approved window alteration at 27 College St. (AHBR 25-284) (7‑0)
• Approved alterations & addition at 7563 Lakedge Ct. with conditions (AHBR 25-39) (7‑0)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution renewing an agricultural district for an alpaca farm at 5457 Stow Road. The Council will also consider a third-reading resolution imposing a three-month moratorium on new marijuana-related applications and a second-reading ordinance amending regulations for service providers using public ways. A consent agenda includes contracts for a Tinkers Creek watershed study, a cultural resources study, a sidewalk easement at Terex Road, and other routine items. During the workshop, Council will discuss a HAWK signal on Aurora Street, the South Darrow Road corridor plan, fire and EMS staffing improvements, and lighting the Hudson Clocktower for special events.

• Third reading of resolution for 3-month moratorium on marijuana applications
• Public hearing on renewal of agricultural district for alpaca farm at 5457 Stow Road
• Consent item: $28,340.80 funding increase for Dillman Drive bridge rehabilitation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1016 on use of public ways by service and cable providers
• Workshop discussion on Fire & EMS subcommittee recommendations for staffing and improvements

The Hudson City Council approved several consent‑agenda resolutions authorizing contracts for a watershed study, utility and sidewalk easements, soft‑drink services at a golf club, a sustainability grant, and golf simulators. It also adopted a three‑month moratorium on new marijuana‑related applications (5‑2) and approved a cultural‑resources study and a lease for the Hudson Fire Museum (each 7‑0). Council members Foster, Bird and Sutton were appointed to a subcommittee to review the Land Development Code.

• Approved consent‑agenda items (Resolutions 25‑58, 25‑59, 25‑61, 25‑62, 25‑63) (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑45 moratorium on marijuana applications (5‑2)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑60 cultural‑resources study with rule suspension (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑64 lease with Hudson Fire Museum with rule suspension (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑58 professional services contract for Tinkers Creek watershed study (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 25‑59 water and electric access easement and sidewalk easement (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 25‑61 soft‑drink contract for Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club (vote not recorded)
• Appointed Councilmembers Foster, Bird and Sutton to a subcommittee to evaluate the Land Development Code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a subcommittee work session to review Appendix A of the Land Development Code, which outlines submittal requirements. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion to gather input and plan next steps.

• Review of Appendix A - Submittal Requirements within the Land Development Code

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to review Articles V, VIII, and IX of the city charter. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Charter Article V
• Review of Charter Article VIII
• Review of Charter Article IX
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It decided not to amend several sections of Article V and Article VIII. It reached consensus to remove the word “just” from the definition in Article V, Section 5.02 and asked the City Solicitor to suggest language for term‑limit provisions. Discussion of Article IX was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (9-0 vote)
• No changes to Article V, Section 5.01 (consensus)
• Removed the word “just” from Article V, Section 5.02 definition (consensus)
• No changes to Article V, Section 5.03 (consensus)
• No changes to Article V, Section 5.04 (consensus)
• No changes to Article V, Section 5.05 (consensus)
• No changes to Article V, Section 5.06 (consensus)
• Requested City Solicitor to propose term‑limit language for Article VIII, Section 8.04 (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two text amendments to the Land Development Code. One amendment would restrict townhomes to the Village Core District only, removing them from other zoning districts. The other would allow the Architectural and Historic Board of Review to consider consultants recognized by the state historic preservation office instead of only licensed architects. The commission will also discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Text amendment PC 2025-200 to remove townhomes from all zoning except District 5: Village Core District
• Text amendment PC 2025-201 to allow AHBR to use state historic preservation consultant firms
• Ordinance No. 25-43 and 25-28 are associated with the amendments
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation related to a previous PC decision
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the February 24, 2025 minutes and entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. It voted to recommend to City Council the approval of a text amendment allowing additional historic preservation consultants and to limit townhomes to District 5 only. The board also approved a review of the housing density chart at the next meeting and scheduled upcoming applications for the May agenda. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of historic preservation consultant amendment (5‑0)
• Recommended limiting townhomes to District 5 only (5‑0)
• Approved review of housing density chart at next meeting (5‑0)
• Scheduled upcoming applications for May agenda
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Council holds first reading and referral to Planning Commission of an ordinance to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities in Hudson. Second reading continues for a 3-month moratorium on new marijuana applications. The consent agenda includes contracts for Velocity fiber upgrades, a three-year fireworks deal, sidewalk projects on Stow Road and Ravenna Street, and agricultural district renewals.

• Ordinance establishing a permanent prohibition on marijuana facilities (first reading, referred to Planning Commission)
• Extension of a 3-month moratorium on accepting new marijuana-related applications (second reading)
• Contract with Calix to upgrade Velocity fiber distribution equipment (consent agenda)
• Three-year contract with American Fireworks for July 4th fireworks at $26,750 per year (consent agenda)
• Authorization to design a new sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street (consent agenda)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will decide on a new single-family dwelling at 549 W. Streetsboro Street that directly conflicts with design standards, and will also consider a historic district addition at 16 Owen Brown Street, demolition of a garage at 145 Aurora Street, and a demolition recommendation for a house at 225 W. Prospect Street under active code enforcement. Other items include sign approvals, awning replacements, and various alterations and accessory structures.

• AHBR 25-131: New single-family dwelling at 549 W. Streetsboro Street — design conflicts with Architectural Design Standards
• AHBR 25-65: Addition and alterations at 16 Owen Brown Street (Historic District) — continued from prior meetings
• AHBR 25-123: Demolition of detached garage at 145 Aurora Street (Historic District) — site visit conducted
• AHBR 25-112: Demolition of single-family dwelling at 225 W. Prospect Street — recommendation under code enforcement
• AHBR 25-133: Accessory structure and alterations at 2732 Middleton Road

City Council Workshop

City Council will discuss HCTV Advisory Committee's 2025 goals, a potential policy on on-street parking of landscape trucks, and a staffing plan for the first year of expanding fiber internet to residents. The workshop also reviews a consent agenda for March 18 that includes multiple contracts for fiber network equipment and construction, as well as resolutions and ordinances on marijuana moratorium and permanent ban, agricultural use districts, and other projects.

• Discussion of adding up to 4 full-time employees for first year of fiber-to-home expansion
• Proposed consent agenda includes contract with Calix, Inc. to upgrade fiber distribution equipment
• Proposed consent agenda includes 2025 Velocity Fiber Pilot Project installing 18,000 feet of fiber conduit in two neighborhoods
• Proposed legislation includes a 3-month moratorium on accepting new marijuana business applications
• Proposed legislation includes an ordinance to establish a permanent ban on marijuana facilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a subcommittee meeting to review Appendix A regarding submittal requirements within the Land Development Code.

• Review of Appendix A - Submittal Requirements within the Land Development Code

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will discuss and potentially recommend changes to several articles of the Hudson city charter, including Articles V, VI (Section 6.04), VII, VIII, and IX. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods. No scheduled presentations are listed. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

• Review of Article VI, Section 6.04 (charter provisions)
• Review of Article V (charter provisions)
• Review of Article VII (charter provisions)
• Review of Article VIII and IX (charter provisions)
• Approval of draft minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Architectural & Historic Board of Review to work on the Historic Landmark Program Update. The agenda consists of procedural items including a work session and discussion of next steps. No specific proposals or votes are listed.

• Work session to review the Historic Landmark Program Update

City Council

City Council will discuss the purchase of three parcels of land on South Main Street totaling over 35 acres. The body is also considering several grant applications for infrastructure and public safety projects.

• Purchase of 14.75 acres from Daniel Steidl, 14.22 acres from multiple owners, and 6.66 acres from Arthur Joseph Jr. and Nancy L. Stokes on South Main Street
• Acceptance of $250,000 State Capital Budget Grant for Boston Mills Trail Bridge Improvements
• Application for up to $1,000,000 ODOT Safe Routes to School grant for a Stow Rd sidewalk project
• Acceptance of $90,000 from Hudson Community Foundation for lighting six pickleball courts at Barlow Farm Park
• Ordinance 25-22 to codify the right of public comment at board and commission meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a subcommittee work session to review Appendix A – Submittal Requirements within the Land Development Code. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and next steps.

• Work session to review Appendix A – Submittal Requirements in the Land Development Code

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider consent items (a fence at 172 Aurora Street and a shed at 5947 Laurawood Lane), continue review of a major addition at 16 Owen Brown Street with a consultant report, and discuss several new proposals: a detached garage at 145 Aurora Street, a barn addition at 252 North Main Street, and a three-season room at 7559 Andover Way.

• Consent: 6-foot cedar fence at 172 Aurora Street (Historic District) – staff recommends approval
• Consent: Accessory shed at 5947 Laurawood Lane – staff recommends approval
• Old business: Continued review of addition & alterations at 16 Owen Brown Street (Historic District) with consultant report
• New business: Replacement detached garage at 145 Aurora Street (Historic District) – staff raises design concerns
• New business: Addition & alteration to barn at 252 North Main Street (Historic District) – impact on historic siding questioned

City Council Workshop

City Council will discuss several items including a decision on whether to let a temporary moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities expire or enact a permanent ban. Other discussion items include the Stow Road sidewalk project alignment, a noise wall study for residents near interstates, and a land development code amendment for commercial uses on Darrow Road. The council will also preview a proposed consent agenda for March 4, which includes multiple land purchases on South Main Street, grant applications, and a pickleball court lighting donation.

• Determination on marijuana moratorium expiration or permanent ban (Item E)
• Stow Road sidewalk project alignment discussion between SR 303 and Ravenna Street (Item C)
• Noise wall study for residents near Interstate 80, 480, and State Route 8 (Item D)
• Land development code amendment to permit restaurant, retail, and services in District 8 on Darrow Road (Item F)
• Consent agenda: $250,000 grant for Boston Mills Trail Bridge; purchase of ~35 acres on South Main Street (3 parcels); lighting donation for pickleball courts

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Major Site Plan request for the City's new Public Works Facility. The Industrial Design Subcommittee will review the case prior to the regular meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• PC 2025-71 Major Site Plan for City of Hudson Public Works Facility, including staff report, site plan, elevations, traffic impact report, and stormwater report

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider a variance to reduce the rear‑yard setback from 15 ft to 3 ft for an accessory structure at 300 Simon Rd. It will also consider a variance to reduce the required lot width from 250 ft to 83 ft to permit a lot split on parcel #3003001 in District 7. In addition, the board will discuss City Council Ordinance No. 25‑21, which codifies the order and rules for public hearings.

• Variance request: 12‑ft rear‑yard setback reduction (to 3 ft) for accessory structure, applicant James Hopkins (5800 Bridgewater Blvd), property owners Brian and Lauren Nash (300 Simon Rd).
• Variance request: 167‑ft lot‑width reduction (to 83 ft) for lot split, applicant Hanna Cohan, Triban Investment, LLC, parcel #3003001, District 7.
• Discussion of City Council Ordinance No. 25‑21 codifying public‑hearing order and rules.

Charter Review Commission

The Hudson Charter Review Commission will meet to approve minutes from its previous session and receive public comments. The primary business is a review of several articles of the city charter: Article X, Article XI, Article VI, and Article VII. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting is focused on discussion and review.

• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025 meeting
• Review of Charter Article X
• Review of Charter Article XI
• Review of Charter Article VI
• Review of Charter Article VII

City Council

The Hudson City Council will vote on a grant application that could bring $22,000 for recycling program support. It will also consider several contract authorizations, including a public defender agreement and a trash‑recycling service renewal. An amendment to a mower purchase price and a public hearing on farmland placement are on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-24: Authorize application for a $22,000 Summit County Reworks Community Assistance Recycling Grant
• Resolution 25-25: Approve an annual contract with the Summit County Public Defender’s Office for indigent defense
• Resolution 25-26: Increase the purchase price of a large capacity rough mower by $3,272.49
• Resolution 25-27: Renew Republic Services trash and recycling contract with a 10.8% first‑year increase and 5% increases in years two and three
• Resolution 25-29: Public hearing to approve agricultural land placement for Brown Farms (approximately 63.02 acres near Barlow Road and Seasons Road)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider three property alteration applications: siding replacement at 171 Brentwood Drive, window changes at 1769 Edgar Drive, and an addition at 16 Owen Brown in the Historic District. Staff recommends a site visit and historic consultant input for the Owen Brown project. The board will also receive an update on the Historic District Landmark Program and approve previous meeting minutes.

• AHBR 25-12: Siding replacement at 171 Brentwood Drive, requires consistent material application around mass
• AHBR 24-880: Window and dormer changes at 1769 Edgar Drive, staff recommends fenestration every 12 feet minimum
• AHBR 25-65: Historic district addition at 16 Owen Brown including bedrooms, dining room, porches; staff questions impact on historic character
• AHBR 7753: Update on Historic District Landmark Program
• Approval of January 22, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Hudson City Council will consider Resolution 25-19 to terminate the lease with Destination Hudson, Inc. and purchase the Visitor Center’s retail inventory and furniture, declaring an emergency. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, a request to apply for a $22,000 Reworks recycling grant, a contract with the Summit County Public Defender’s Office, and renewal of the Republic Services trash and recycling contract. Additional items are updates on safety improvements on West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and several ordinance amendments.

• Resolution 25-19 – lease termination with Destination Hudson and purchase of Visitor Center assets
• TMP-7748 – renewal of Republic Services trash and recycling contract with 10.8% first‑year increase
• TMP-7719 – contract with Summit County Public Defender’s Office for indigent defense services
• TMP-7700 – application for a $22,000 Summit County Reworks Community Recycling Grant
• 24-0116 – update on safety improvements for West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold discussions on proposed revisions to the Land Development Code's submittal requirements, parliamentary procedures for the commission, and a city ordinance that would codify public hearing rules. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is focused on review and deliberation.

• Discussion of revisions to Appendix A - Submittal Requirements of the Land Development Code
• Discussion of Parliamentary procedures and Planning Commission Administrative Rules
• Discussion of City Council Ordinance No. 25-21 Codifying the Order and Rules of a Public Hearing

City Council

City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including a new multi-purpose trail and railroad grade separations. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding public hearing rules and the city's backflow prevention program.

• Resolution 25-14: Competitive bids for a 10-foot wide asphalt trail along E. Barlow Road
• Resolution 25-17: $2,886,174 grant from Ohio Rail Development Commission for Hines Hill Road grade separation
• Resolution 25-18: Grant application for S. Main Street (SR 91) storm sewer redirection
• Resolution 25-19: Asset purchase of retail inventory and furniture from Destination Hudson, Inc.
• Ordinance 25-12: Updates to the city's Backflow Prevention Program

Charter Review Commission

The Hudson Charter Review Commission will review several charter articles including Name and Boundaries, Form of Government, Initiative/Referendum/Recall, Amendments, Annexation, Merger, and General Provisions. The commission will also vote on a proposed meeting schedule for 2025. No scheduled presentations are listed. Public comments will be taken twice during the meeting.

• Review of Article I (Name and Boundaries), Article II (Form of Government), Article XII (Initiative, Referendum and Recall), Article XIII (Amendments), Article XIV (Annexation), Article XV (Merger), Article XVI (General Provisions)
• Vote on Proposed Meeting Schedule of the 2025 Charter Review Commission (25-0014)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting (25-0013)
• Public comments (two opportunities)

City Council Workshop

Council members will hear the final Fire and EMS Staffing and Facility Needs Study and review the Planning Commission’s annual update. They will discuss revisions to Chapter 1016 on utility repairs in the public right‑of‑way, Phase 2 of the downtown pedestrian safety improvements, and a lease termination and asset purchase with Destination Hudson, Inc. Additional resolutions include authorizing the city manager to pursue the $2,886,174 grant for the Hines Hill Road grade‑separation project and to advertise bids for the E. Barlow Road trail.

• 25-0010 Fire and EMS Staffing and Facility Needs Study final report presentation
• 24-0052 Follow‑up discussion on regulation of private and public utilities repairs in the public right‑of‑way (Chapter 1016 revision)
• 25-0012 Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Phase 2 (sidewalk on 91, crosswalk at Colony, bump‑out at Owen Brown & 91)
• TMP-7732 Resolution to terminate lease and purchase assets from Destination Hudson, Inc.
• TMP-7720 Resolution authorizing agreement with Ohio Rail Development Commission for Hines Hill Road grade separation, funded by a $2,886,174 grant

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is meeting to consider three property applications. The board will evaluate a garage addition and siding replacements for compliance with Architectural Design Standards.

• Review of a proposed attached garage addition at 333 Aurora Street
• Review of siding replacement at 171 Brentwood Drive
• Review of a wood fence application at 56 College Street

City Council

Council will vote on an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to give existing non-conforming residential properties greater ability to rebuild or expand dwellings. The consent agenda includes resolutions to authorize contracts or bids for multiple stormwater and drainage projects, including the SR 91/Terex Road intersection design, culvert repairs on Valley View Road, Meadowood Lane, Ravenna Street, and Middleton Road. Also up for first reading is an ordinance updating the Backflow Prevention Program.

• Ordinance 24-105: amendment to Chapter 1206.05 on non-conforming residential uses (third reading, actionable)
• Resolution 25-3: professional services contract with GAI Consultants for SR 91/Terex Road intersection improvement design
• Resolution 25-4: culvert repair project at Valley View Road
• Resolution 25-5: culvert improvement project at Meadowood Lane
• Ordinance 25-12: first reading to amend the Backflow Prevention Program

City Council

The City Council meets for a retreat where staff will brief members on topics including city government, communications, community development, finance, public works, safety services, and information technology. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion Item 25-0005: 2025 Council Retreat, featuring staff presentations on multiple city departments

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold two public hearings: one for variances to allow stream restoration work at Darrow Road Park with zero-foot setbacks, and another for an appeal from Laurel Lake Retirement Community regarding a Planning Commission decision on constructing additional villa duplex units. The board will also elect officers and finalize a memo to City Council.

• Variance request for zero-foot stream corridor and wetland setbacks at Darrow Road Park (7329 Darrow Rd) for stream restoration work.
• Appeal by Laurel Lake Retirement Community (200 Laurel Lake Dr) against Planning Commission's November 6, 2024 decision on villa duplex construction.
• Election of officers for the board.
• Approval of minutes from October 17 and November 21, 2024 meetings.
• Finalizing a memo to City Council for the February 11, 2025 Check-In.

City Council Workshop

City Council will discuss the alignment of new sidewalks on Stow Road and design options for a Public Works facility. The body will also review proposed updates to the city's backflow prevention program and 2025 economic growth goals.

• Stow Road Sidewalk Project alignment (SR 303 to Ravenna Street)
• Public Works Facility design and estimated costs
• Proposed ordinance to amend the Backflow Prevention Program
• Contract for SR 91/Terex Road intersection improvement design with GAI Consultants Inc.
• Grant application for up to $15,000 for firefighter training

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on PC 2024‑1339, a major site‑plan request for CEI USA to construct a 179,888‑square‑foot building addition. The commission will also consider PC 2022‑822, a request to change the perimeter fence material for Hudson Community Living from wood to vinyl. Additional agenda items include approving the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes, electing officers, and finalizing a memo to City Council for the January 28, 2025 check‑in.

• PC 2024‑1339 – Major site‑plan request for CEI USA’s 179,888 sq ft building addition
• PC 2022‑822 – Modification of Hudson Community Living fence material from wood to vinyl
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting held on December 9, 2024
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Industrial Design Subcommittee, Alternate)
• Finalize draft memo to City Council for the January 28, 2025 check‑in

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to conduct initial organizational business. The body will handle member oaths, select leadership, and establish its rules and meeting schedule.

• Oaths of office
• Selection of Chairperson and Secretary
• Adoption of rules
• Establishment of meeting schedule

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider a demolition request in the Historic District and review several new home and addition plans. The board will also elect officers and the Industrial Design Committee.

• Proposed demolition of a one-story house at 13 N. Oviatt (Historic District)
• New single-family home applications for 2 Bradley Drive and 734 Barlow Road
• Proposed garage and living space addition at 7508 N. Marblehead Road
• Proposed gym and garage expansion at 2332 Red Coach Lane
• Proposed fence at 53 First Street

City Council

City Council will vote on a grant for a new playground and updates to stormwater engineering standards. The body is also considering ordinances regarding the General Fund budget overage and employee handbook rules.

• Resolution 25-2: $680,000 grant for the Hudson Inclusive Playground at Middleton Park
• Ordinance 24-151: Updates to storm collection and storm water management engineering standards
• Ordinance 24-152: Use of excess General Fund carryover balance for infrastructure
• Ordinance 24-153: Amendments to the Employee Handbook and Personnel Rules
• Executive session to interview Environmental Awareness Committee applicants