Hudson, OH

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

City Council Workshop

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council Workshop

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

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

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

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

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

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

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

Planning Commission

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

• Review of Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments

City Council

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Hudson llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos temas: un plan de sitio importante para un consultorio dental (PC 2026-435) y una solicitud de uso condicional para una instalación de entrenamiento de gimnasia (PC 2026-780). La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores y otros asuntos rutinarios.

• PC 2026-435: Plan de sitio importante para construir un consultorio dental, con planos civiles del sitio, elevaciones, paisajismo e informe de aguas pluviales
• PC 2026-780: Uso condicional para la instalación de entrenamiento deportivo Flytz USA Gymnastics, que incluye el plano de planta y el informe de generación de viajes
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 22 de junio de 2026
• Periodos de discusión pública y correspondencia
• Procedimientos de audiencia pública detallados para cada caso

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica e Histórica está evaluando varias solicitudes de propiedades para verificar el cumplimiento de los estándares de diseño. Las discusiones incluyen reemplazos de revestimiento en distritos históricos, construcción de nuevas viviendas, estructuras accesorias como garajes y alteraciones menores como cercas y letreros.

• Reemplazo de revestimiento en 248 N Main Street
• Reparación de gazebo en 333 Boston Mills Rd
• Adición de vivienda en 6761 Pheasants Ridge
• Nueva vivienda unifamiliar en 5248 Preserve Ln
• Solicitud de letrero mural para 5840 Darrow Rd

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

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

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica e Histórica evaluará múltiples solicitudes de demoliciones, ampliaciones y nuevas construcciones en Hudson. El personal presentará notas sobre el cumplimiento de los estándares de diseño para los proyectos en 179 Elm Street, 5248 Preserve Lane y 248 N Main Street. La junta también continuará revisando un letrero comercial en 180 W Streetsboro Street y la demolición de una casa histórica en 179 Elm Street.

• Demolición de una casa de 1952 en 179 Elm Street en el Distrito Histórico
• Construcción de una nueva casa unifamiliar en 5248 Preserve Lane
• Reemplazo de revestimiento de tablillas en 248 N Main Street en el Distrito Histórico
• Revisión de letrero comercial de pared en 180 W Streetsboro Street
• Demolición de una residencia de 1939 en 2710 Ravenna Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved multiple residential projects, including a demolition in the Historic District and a fence at a historic landmark. The Board also scheduled site visits for two properties and continued review for two others. One application for a sunroom addition was withdrawn.

• Approved roof replacement at 43 N Oviatt Street (4-0)
• Approved shed at 2537 Norton Rd (4-0)
• Approved pavilion at 1580 Callander Dr (4-0)
• Approved carved wood wall sign at 180 W Streetsboro Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition of dwelling at 179 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition of dwelling and garage at 2710 Ravenna Street (4-0)
• Approved aluminum and wood fence at 7523 Stow Rd (4-0)
• Approved addition at 43 Wellgate Dr (4-0)

City Council Workshop

El Concejo Municipal discutirá una agenda de consentimiento propuesta para el 14 de julio, que incluye una congelación de 6 meses para nuevas solicitudes de centros de datos, la incorporación de un tercer oficial de recursos escolares y la autorización de un estudio de tráfico por $70,939 para Clinton Crossing. También considerarán finalizar un arrendamiento de torre celular y someter a votación un programa de agregación de gas natural.

• Moratoria de 6 meses sobre solicitudes de centros de datos
• 3.er oficial de recursos escolares para las escuelas de Hudson
• Estudio de impacto de tráfico por $70,939 para Clinton Crossing
• Arrendamiento de torre celular con Northstar Towers II, LLC
• Servidumbre de aguas pluviales en 2095 Ravenna Street

The City Council workshop focused on reviewing proposed resolutions and ordinances for the next regular meeting. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during this session, as all items were forwarded for further consideration.

• Forwarded internet service renewal (26-101) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded police services agreement renewal (26-102) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded storm water easement agreement (26-103) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded Clinton Crossing traffic impact study contract (26-104) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded golf equipment purchase order increase (26-105) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded transformer repair agreement (26-106) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded water inspection contract (26-107) to July 14 meeting
• Forwarded data center moratorium resolution (26-108) to July 14 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission revisará memorandos del personal sobre el proceso de Planned Development. La reunión también incluye un tema de discusión centrado en Special Events.

• Revisión del proceso de Planned Development (PD)
• Discusión sobre Special Events

The Planning Commission voted 5‑1 to have Chair Norman present the Planned Development memo to City Council. The same vote approved forming a subcommittee—Chair Norman, Ms. Obert, Dr. Weinstein (if she chooses), and city staff—to begin revising language immediately. Earlier, the commission approved the April 27 and May 11 meeting minutes as amended. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved April 27, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (4‑0‑2)
• Approved May 11, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (4‑0‑2)
• Approved presenting Planned Development memo to City Council and forming subcommittee (5‑1‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 p.m. (6‑0)
• Motion to present abbreviated memo to Council failed (no second)
• Motion to institute six‑month moratorium on Planned Developments failed (no second)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación y Edificaciones llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes de exención para proyectos de construcción, incluyendo un desarrollo de casas adosadas que requiere exenciones por perturbación de corredor fluvial y humedales, una entrada para vehículos de una nueva casa cerca de humedales y una ampliación de vivienda. La junta también aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Solicitud de exención para proyecto de casas adosadas en 86 Owen Brown St, que incluye reducción de retroceso del corredor fluvial de 47 pies y permiso de perturbación de humedales, con extensión del Veterans Trail
• Solicitud de exención para entrada para vehículos en 549 W Streetsboro St, solicitando reducción de retroceso de humedales de 14 pies
• Solicitud de exención para ampliación de vivienda en 7400 Valerie Ln, solicitando reducción de retroceso del patio trasero de 13 pies

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará reducir el límite de velocidad en Darrow Road (SR 91) de 45 a 35 mph entre Valley View Road y la línea corporativa norte. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de un contrato para la instalación de hidrantes contra incendios en Middleton y Stow Roads, un arrendamiento para una torre de telefonía celular, y la inclusión de un programa de agregación de gas natural en la boleta electoral.

• Reducción del límite de velocidad en Darrow Road (SR 91) de 45 a 35 mph
• Contrato para 14 hidrantes contra incendios en Middleton y Stow Roads
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento con Northstar Towers II, LLC para una torre de telefonía celular en el sur de Hudson
• Resolución para incluir un programa de agregación de gas natural con opción de exclusión en la boleta electoral
• Contrato modificado con Cogent Communications para redundancia de circuitos de internet

City Council voted to rescind and vacate the censures previously adopted against former Councilmember Nicole Kowalski on December 6, 2022, and October 15, 2024. The motion noted that the previous actions were procedurally deficient and inconsistent with principles of fairness and due process.

• Approved minutes from June 2 and June 9 meetings (7-0)
• Rescinded and vacated censures against former Councilmember Nicole Kowalski (6-1)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

La Architectural & Historic Board of Review revisará 14 solicitudes que incluyen letreros, adiciones residenciales, proyectos de porches y una propuesta de demolición de una casa histórica contribuyente en Elm Street. La junta también continúa la revisión de dos proyectos previamente escuchados con planes revisados. Dos revisiones informales para nueva construcción y una adición importante completan la agenda.

• Demolición de casa Minimal Traditional de 1952 en 179 Elm Street, un edificio contribuyente en el distrito histórico añadido en 2022
• Revisión continuada de chimenea exterior en 48 College Street con alzados revisados de detalles de ladrillo
• Revisión continuada de adición de sala principal/comedor en 7541 Lakedge Ct con problemas de diseño de chimenea y ventanas
• Solicitudes de letreros para 96 First Street, 180 W Streetsboro St, 5133 Darrow Rd y 19 E Main Street
• Revisión informal de nueva casa unifamiliar en 1957 Norton Rd con retiro frontal de 190 pies y conflictos con estándares de diseño

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several residential additions and commercial signage requests. A demolition application for a home in the Historic District was continued for a site visit, and two other projects remained under informal review.

• Approved hanging sign at 96 First Street (5-0)
• Approved outdoor fireplace at 48 College Street (4-0)
• Approved addition at 7541 Lakedge Ct as amended (5-0)
• Continued demolition application for 179 Elm Street for site visit (5-0)
• Continued wall sign application for 180 W Streetsboro Street (5-0)
• Approved signs at 5133 Darrow Rd and 19 E Main St with matte finish (5-0)
• Approved residential additions at 7936 Winterberry Dr, 5706 Londonairy Blvd, 6592 Westpoint Dr, 2782 Stonebridge Ct, 2250 Wellington Circle, and 322 Simon Rd
• Approved Findings of Fact for 88 N Main Street (5-0)

City Council Workshop

El Concejo está revisando los temas para su reunión ordinaria del 16 de junio, incluyendo una agenda de consentimiento y varias legislaciones. Los puntos destacados incluyen la reducción del límite de velocidad en Darrow Road (SR 91) entre Valley View Road y el límite norte de la ciudad, la autorización de 14 nuevos hidrantes en Middleton y Stow Roads, y la colocación de un programa de agregación de gas natural ante los votantes. El Concejo también considerará un arrendamiento de torre de telefonía celular en propiedad de la ciudad.

• Ordenanza que reduce el límite de velocidad en Darrow Road (SR 91) de 45 a 35 mph entre Valley View Road y el límite corporativo norte
• Resolución que autoriza un contrato para la instalación de 14 hidrantes a lo largo de Middleton Road y Stow Road
• Ordenanza que coloca un programa gubernamental de agregación de gas natural con opción de exclusión voluntaria en la boleta para aprobación de los votantes
• Resolución que autoriza un arrendamiento a largo plazo con Northstar Towers II, LLC para una torre de telefonía celular en propiedad de la ciudad
• Resolución que modifica el contrato de Velocity Broadband con Cogent Communications para agregar una tarifa mensual de redundancia

The City Council workshop did not take any final votes or decisions. All proposed consent agenda items and legislation were forwarded for further consideration at the regular June 16, 2026 council meeting, including a Darrow Road speed limit reduction, a fiber contract amendment, and a natural gas aggregation ballot question.

• Forwarded May 2026 financial report acknowledgment to June 16
• Forwarded amended internet circuit contract with Cogent Communications to June 16
• Forwarded Darrow Road speed limit reduction ordinance (45 to 35 mph) to June 16
• Forwarded ordinance updating council meeting notification to June 16
• Forwarded fire hydrant installation project on Middleton/Stow Roads to June 16
• Forwarded cell tower lease agreement with Northstar Towers II to June 16
• Forwarded natural gas aggregation program ballot question to June 16

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una tercera lectura y probablemente votará sobre las enmiendas al Capítulo 876 que regulan los alquileres a corto plazo. También considerarán múltiples resoluciones, incluyendo contratos para el despliegue de red de fibra, diseño de estanque de aguas pluviales en Darrow Park ($135,857) y una donación de furgoneta para programa de transporte para personas mayores ($58,000). La agenda incluye puntos de consentimiento para construcción de fibra, mejora del servicio de internet y otras aprobaciones operativas.

• Tercera lectura de la ordenanza que modifica las reglas de alquiler a corto plazo (26-78)
• Resolución para celebrar contrato para el despliegue de fibra hasta el hogar del segundo año (26-87)
• Contrato con Chagrin Valley Engineering para el diseño del estanque de aguas pluviales de Darrow Park, hasta $135,857 (26-90)
• Acuerdo modificado con Ohio Rail Development Commission para la separación de niveles de Hines Hill Road, subvención aumentada a $4,290,000 (26-91)
• Aceptación de donación de furgoneta para transporte de personas mayores por $58,000 de Hudson Community Foundation (26-79)

Council concurred with the City Manager's appointment of Marshal Pitchford as Acting City Solicitor and Special Counsel on a 4-3 vote, after debate over the process. Council also passed an ordinance to hire a professional recruiting firm for an in-house City Solicitor (7-0). Several consent agenda items were approved, including fiber construction, internet service, storm water pond design, and a waterline project.

• Approved appointment of Marshal Pitchford as Acting City Solicitor (4-3)
• Passed Ordinance 26-95 for professional recruiting firm for in-house City Solicitor (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-87 for fiber construction materials for FTTH second year build-out
• Approved Resolution 26-88 for amended contract with Zayo for dedicated internet service
• Approved Resolution 26-89 amending purchase limits for Velocity Broadband operations to $300,000
• Approved Resolution 26-90 for design of Darrow Road Park storm water pond ($135,857.70)
• Approved Resolution 26-91 amended agreement with ORDC for Hines Hill Road grade separation ($4.29M grant)
• Approved Resolution 26-92 increasing funding for Franklin Street waterline project by $17,051

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica e Histórica considerará múltiples solicitudes para adiciones, alteraciones y nuevas construcciones. El negocio antiguo incluye una casa nueva en Laurel Lake y reemplazo de ventanas. El negocio nuevo presenta varias adiciones residenciales y una adición comercial para una iglesia. También están en la agenda revisiones informales y hallazgos de hecho.

• 130 N. Oviatt St – Adición del Wang Innovation Center (estudio revisado de muro cortina)
• 750 W. Streetsboro St – Adición comercial a la iglesia (vestíbulo y segundo piso)
• 200 Laurel Lake Dr – Casa nueva (Villas) elevaciones revisadas
• 126 N. Main St – Reemplazo de ventanas en el distrito histórico
• 150 Aurora St – Adición de oficina/buhardilla en el distrito histórico

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved six applications including a new house, window replacement, and several additions, all with conditions or as amended. One application for an outdoor fireplace was continued. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved 200 Laurel Lake Dr new house with front-facing garage exception and staff authority for dormer modifications (6-0)
• Approved 126 N. Main St window replacement using Marvin Ultimate windows (6-0)
• Approved 150 Aurora St addition as amended with revised elevations (6-0)
• Continued 48 College St outdoor fireplace application for revisions on brick incorporation (6-0)
• Approved 5801 Ogilby Dr covered deck addition with condition to move roof 4-6 inches off corner and add wing walls (6-0)
• Approved 7563 Sugarbush Tr addition with condition to move side window 18 inches and granted metal roof exception (6-0)
• Approved 5 Thirty Acres Ln addition with Wayne Dalton garage doors (6-0)
• Approved 6799 Dana Ave addition with reduced massing (6-0)

City Council Workshop

El Concejo realiza un taller para discutir varios temas importantes, incluyendo una ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de alquiler a corto plazo (Ordenanza 26-78), una actualización sobre la expansión de banda ancha Fiber to the Home, los hallazgos del Estudio de la Cuenca de Tinkers Creek, y el proyecto de desarrollo Clinton Crossing. También revisarán un programa propuesto de transporte para personas mayores financiado por una donación de una camioneta de $58,000 y un arrendamiento para una nueva torre de telefonía celular.

• Ordenanza 26-78 que modifica las regulaciones de alquiler a corto plazo (tercera lectura el 2 de junio)
• Fiber to the Home construcción del segundo año: contrato de materiales por $300,000
• Estudio de la Cuenca de Tinkers Creek: modelo e informe final presentados
• Actualización del proyecto Clinton Crossing con participación comunitaria liderada por RDL Architects
• Programa de transporte para personas mayores: aceptación de donación de una camioneta de $58,000 de la Fundación Comunitaria de Hudson

Council discussed the Tinkers Creek Watershed Study, the Clinton Crossing project, Hudson Innovation Park, short-term rental regulations, and the Velocity Broadband expansion. The group reached consensus to place legislation on the agenda for a November ballot measure to move from an opt-in to an opt-out natural gas program. No formal votes were taken during the workshop; several resolutions were forwarded as a proposed consent agenda for the June 2 council meeting.

• Consensus to place opt-out natural gas program legislation on November ballot
• Short-term rental ordinance discussed; staff to explore caps by zoning district and engage owners/neighbors
• Tinkers Creek Watershed Study presented; no action taken
• Smart Thermostat Program presented; no action taken
• Clinton Crossing project update received; public engagement planned
• Hudson Innovation Park overview discussed; no action taken
• Velocity Broadband annual update received; no action taken
• Consent agenda items forwarded for June 2 meeting: acting solicitor appointment, fiber construction contract, Zayo internet contract, Velocity operations budget, Darrow Road stormwater pond design, Hines Hill Road grade separation grant, Franklin Street waterline increase, Keep America Beautiful grant

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación y Edificación llevará a cabo dos audiencias públicas: una apelación de la decisión de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica e Histórica sobre la aplicación de piedra para una nueva vivienda en 5530 Stonecreek Way, y una solicitud de varianza para construir un garaje accesorio en el patio lateral en 40 S Oviatt St para la Estación de Bomberos de Hudson. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 16 de abril de 2026.

• Apelación 26-363: Impugnación de la decisión de la AHBR sobre la aplicación de piedra para la vivienda en 5530 Stonecreek Way
• Varianza 26-420: Solicitud para construir un garaje accesorio en el patio lateral para la Estación de Bomberos de Hudson en 40 S Oviatt St
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de abril de 2026

The Board approved a variance to allow a fire station accessory building in the side yard, which is normally prohibited. The 5-0 vote found the location minimized green space impact and improved emergency response access.

• Approved variance for accessory structure at 40 S Oviatt St (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una tercera lectura y votará sobre el establecimiento del Distrito de Zonificación 11 a lo largo del Corredor South Darrow Road, modificando el código de desarrollo territorial. Otras acciones notables incluyen derogar los límites locales de contribuciones de campaña, modificar las reglas de introducción de la agenda del concejo, adoptar una política de registros públicos y modificar las regulaciones de alquiler a corto plazo. Los elementos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de un permiso de licor para Veg Restaurant, un pago de $3,066.56 por un evento de trituración y el re-nombramiento del fiscal y abogado de la ciudad.

• Votación para crear el Distrito de Zonificación 11 en South Darrow Road (tercera lectura, accionable)
• Derogar los límites locales de contribuciones de campaña para candidatos municipales (tercera lectura)
• Adoptar política para aceptar donaciones sin fines de lucro para proyectos públicos (tercera lectura)
• Modificar las regulaciones de alquiler a corto plazo (segunda lectura)
• Aceptar donación para una camioneta de transporte para personas mayores de la Hudson Community Foundation

Council voted 4-3 to reappoint Marshal M. Pitchford as City Solicitor and Special Counsel, with some members criticizing the limited search. The consent agenda was approved 7-0, including reappointment of the City Prosecutor and a liquor permit for a new restaurant. Ordinance 25-146 to establish Zoning District 11 was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Reappointed City Solicitor Marshal Pitchford 4-3
• Approved April 2026 monthly financial report
• Approved no objection to liquor permit for Veg Restaurant Group LLC
• Approved then-and-now payment of $3,066.56 for shred event
• Approved amendment to golf cart lease with Lake Erie Golf Cars
• Approved installation of Hudson sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park
• Reappointed Sara J. Fagnilli as City Prosecutor

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica e Histórica considerará la aprobación de diversas alteraciones exteriores, adiciones y permisos de letreros en el Distrito Histórico, así como una solicitud de demolición para un garaje separado en 2115 E Streetsboro St.

• Demolición de garaje separado en 2115 E Streetsboro St
• Reemplazos de ventanas y puertas en 31 Church St
• Reemplazos de ventanas en 126 N Main Street (se cuestionó el material de vinilo)
• Adición de patio cubierto en 53 S Hayden Pkwy
• Instalación de elevador ADA en 11 S Main Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review considered multiple consent and new business applications, adopted findings of fact for a historic landmark property, and approved previous meeting minutes. No formal votes or decisions on individual applications are recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted findings of fact for 88 N Main Street (AHBR 25-1478)
• Approved minutes from March 11, April 8, and April 22, 2026 meetings

City Council Workshop

El Concejo Municipal discutirá tres temas principales: autorizar una escultura donada 'Hudson Sign' en Veterans Way Park, enmendar las regulaciones de alquiler a corto plazo y establecer un nuevo Zoning District 11 a lo largo de South Darrow Road. También revisarán una agenda de consentimiento y legislación propuesta para la reunión del 19 de mayo, incluyendo la derogación de financiamiento de campañas y la política de registros públicos.

• Discusión sobre el establecimiento del Zoning District 11 a lo largo del corredor de South Darrow Road
• Enmienda del Capítulo 876 sobre operaciones de alquiler a corto plazo
• Autorización de la instalación de la escultura donada 'Hudson Sign' en Veterans Way Park
• Aprobación de la reasignación del Fiscal Municipal y del Abogado Municipal (Sara Fagnilli y Marshal Pitchford)
• Enmienda del contrato de arrendamiento de carritos de golf con Lake Erie Golf Carts

No final decisions were made at this workshop. Council discussed a short-term rental ordinance amendment, the proposed Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road, and a public art donation. All proposed legislation and motions were forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, regular meeting.

• Discussed short-term rental amendments including a 3% bed tax, permit fee increase, and 1,000-foot separation requirement; staff to report back
• Discussed Zoning District 11 regulations including removal of residential uses, retail cap, and possible return to Planning Commission
• Discussed Hudson Sign public art sculpture donation; forwarded to next meeting
• Forwarded motion to acknowledge April financial report to next meeting
• Forwarded motions on liquor permit, fire hydrant contract, shred event payment, golf cart lease, and prosecutor/solicitor reappointments to next meeting
• Forwarded ordinance to repeal campaign finance limits and ordinance on ordinance introduction rules to next meeting

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de uso condicional y plan maestro para que Western Reserve Academy construya una ampliación del Wang Innovation Center. También discutirán los desarrollos planificados como tema de discusión.

• Solicitud de uso condicional y plan maestro para la ampliación del Wang Innovation Center de Western Reserve Academy
• Audiencia pública con períodos de comentarios estructurados
• Tema de discusión: Desarrollos planificados
• Revisión de las actas de la reunión del 13 de abril de 2026

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use and major site plan for Western Reserve Academy to construct an addition to the Wang Innovation Center. The approval includes five staff recommendations. The vote was 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved conditional use and major site plan for WRA Wang Innovation Center addition (4-0, 3 absent)

City Council

El Consejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el propuesto Distrito de Zonificación 11, un cambio importante de zonificación a lo largo del corredor de South Darrow Road. También considerarán elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluido un contrato de marketing de $54,000 para el proyecto Fiber-to-the-Home, y varias ordenanzas sobre la derogación de financiamiento de campañas, registros públicos y alquileres a corto plazo. Una donación de una camioneta de pasajeros para un programa de transporte para personas mayores también está en primera lectura.

• Audiencia pública sobre el establecimiento del Distrito de Zonificación 11 a lo largo del corredor de South Darrow Road
• Resolución que autoriza un contrato de marketing de $54,000 para el proyecto Fiber-to-the-Home (Consent)
• Ordenanza para derogar los límites locales de financiamiento de campañas (Capítulo 226) - segunda lectura
• Resolución para aceptar la donación de una camioneta de pasajeros (valor estimado $58,000) para un programa de transporte para personas mayores
• Ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de alquileres a corto plazo (Capítulo 876) - primera lectura

The City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 25-146 to establish Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road, but no vote was taken. Residents voiced opposition, citing conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan. The Council approved a consent agenda including tax incentive reviews, art installations, and a donation.

• Approved consent agenda: Resolutions 26-74 (tax incentive review), 26-75 (Door2Art birdsong installation), 26-76 (donation of 'Melody' sculpture) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 21 and April 28 meetings with an amendment (7-0)