Hudson public meetings in 2021

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding sign illumination standards in specific districts. Members are also reviewing design recommendations for new sidewalks along E. Streetsboro St. and Middleton Road. Additionally, the agenda includes several infrastructure projects and administrative appointments.

• Public hearing for ordinance 21-126 regarding sign illumination standards
• Design recommendations for new sidewalks on E. Streetsboro St. and Stow Road
• Appointment of R. Todd Hunt as Interim City Solicitor
• Designation of Republic Services as the preferred trash and recycling vendor
• Property acquisitions for the SR 91 South Safety Improvement Project

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include proposals regarding wetland disturbances and setbacks at Bramfield Way and Boston Mills Road, as well as loading dock placement at Hudson Industrial Parkway.

• Variance for grading/fill within wetlands at 2475 Bramfield Way
• Variance for single-family dwelling construction at 652 Boston Mills Road
• Variance for loading dock placement at 5455 Hudson Industrial Parkway

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved all three variance requests on the agenda. It granted two variances for grading/fill in a wetland at 2475 Bramfield Way, two variances for a new home at 652 Boston Mills Road, and one variance for a front-facing loading dock at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Granted variances for grading/fill in wetland at 2475 Bramfield Way (5-0)
• Granted variances for new home construction at 652 Boston Mills Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for front-facing loading dock at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council Workshop includes discussions regarding a new residential trash and recycling hauler contract. Council will also review sanitary sewer easements in the downtown area and proposed public improvements from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. Additionally, staff will present feedback on design recommendations for new sidewalks along E. Streetsboro St. and Middleton Road.

• New residential trash and recycling hauler contract options
• Public improvements at 17 & 32 N. Main St. and 53 1st St.
• Sanitary sewer easements in the downtown area
• Sidewalk design recommendations for E. Streetsboro St. and Middleton Road
• SR 91 South Safety Improvement Project property acquisitions

The Hudson City Council held a workshop with no formal votes, but reached consensus on several items. They agreed to continue with a preferred hauler opt-in service for trash collection, declined to fund improvements on private property (Peg's Foundation fire pit), and supported moving forward with the 2021 Land Development Code update. All proposed legislation was forwarded to the December 21 council meeting for action.

• Consensus to continue preferred hauler opt-in trash service
• Consensus against paying for items on private property (Peg's Foundation fire pit)
• Consensus to consider sidewalk on the Green after private work completed
• Consensus to create committee to address storm water policy
• Consensus to move forward with 2021 Land Development Code update
• Forwarded 13 agenda items to Dec. 21 council meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 33-unit townhome development near Darrow Road and a replat of Park Lane. The commission will also consider design changes for the Western Reserve Hospital medical clinic at 231 Seasons Road.

• Conditional use request for a 33-unit townhome development on Darrow Road
• Replat of Park Lane for right-of-way dedication
• Design changes for the Western Reserve Hospital medical clinic at 231 Seasons Road

The Hudson Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a 33-unit townhome development on a 12.9-acre parcel along Darrow Road, subject to conditions including sidewalk connections, wetland setbacks, and parking verification. The commission also approved a replat of Park Lane for right-of-way dedication and accepted design changes for the Western Reserve Hospital medical office building. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

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

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will review applications for property alterations, signs, and new residential construction. This includes window replacements and door changes within the Historic District. The board will also consider requests for additions and detached garages.

• New two-story single family home at 241 Ravenna Street
• Projecting sign for Mad Tea Nutrition at 56 Library Street
• Window replacement at 212 Aurora Street (Historic District)
• Detached garage at 6488 Canterbury Drive
• Two-story addition with attached garage at 6776 Pheasants Ridge

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including window replacement at 212 Aurora Street, a projecting sign at 245 North Main Street, a door replacement at 160 Aurora Street, and various additions and alterations. The board also continued a pool house application at 2329 Red Coach Lane and discussed an informal review for new construction at 652 Boston Mills Road.

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

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the land development code to permit fireworks storage and retail facilities in District 1. The agenda also includes decisions on subdivision dedications, school zone signage contracts, and participation in the OneOhio opioid settlement.

• Public hearing for ordinance 21-141 to allow fireworks storage and retail in suburban residential neighborhoods
• Contract with Signal Service Company for flashing school zone signs at Western Reserve Academy
• Authorization of participation in the OneOhio opioid settlement terms
• Acceptance of street and easement dedications for Reserve at River Oaks Phases III and IV
• Resolution to authorize the sale of downtown property to Fairmount Properties, LLC

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including appointments, subdivision dedications, CRA assignments, a school zone sign contract, and opioid settlement participation. A public hearing was held on a zoning amendment to conditionally permit fireworks storage and retail in residential districts, with opposition from neighbors; the ordinance received its second reading. Council also introduced a resolution to repeal a prior developer reimbursement agreement and authorize a new sale agreement with Fairmount Properties for Downtown Phase 2, with a first reading. No final votes were taken on these two items.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0), including appointments to Volunteer Fire Fighters' Dependents Fund Board
• Accepted dedication of public improvements for Reserve at River Oaks Phases III and IV (consent)
• Accepted dedication of public improvements for Lake Christine Subdivision (consent)
• Authorized assignment of three CRA agreements to Aurora entities (consent)
• Authorized contract for flashing school zone signs near Western Reserve Academy (consent)
• Authorized participation in OneOhio opioid settlement (consent)
• Held public hearing on fireworks zoning amendment; ordinance advanced to second reading
• Introduced resolution to repeal Resolution 21-116 and authorize new Downtown Phase 2 sale agreement (first reading)

City Council Workshop

This workshop reviews proposed legislation for the December 7 Council meeting. Items include zoning amendments for fireworks storage and retail facilities, as well as the acceptance of subdivision improvements. The agenda also covers contract assignments for community reinvestment agreements.

• Zoning amendment to permit fireworks storage and retail in District 1
• Contract with Signal Service Company for flashing school zone signs at Western Reserve Academy
• CRA agreement assignments for Hudson 21, LLC; Hudson 42, LLC; and Hudson 125, LLC
• Acceptance of public street and easement dedications for Reserve at River Oaks Phases III and IV
• Acceptance of public street and easement dedications for Lake Christine Subdivision

The Hudson City Council workshop on Nov. 23, 2021, forwarded eight items to the December 7 regular meeting, including appointments, three Community Reinvestment Act agreement assignments, a flashing school zone sign contract, a fireworks zoning ordinance, and two subdivision dedications. No final decisions were made; all items were moved for further consideration.

• Forwarded appointment of Councilmen Foster and Sutton to VFFDF Board (21-0106)
• Forwarded CRA assignment from Hudson 21 to Aurora 725 Streetsboro (21-144)
• Forwarded CRA assignment from Hudson 42 to Aurora 6288 Hudson (21-145)
• Forwarded CRA assignment from Hudson 125 to Aurora 6279 Hudson (21-146)
• Forwarded contract for flashing school zone signs near Western Reserve Academy (21-147)
• Forwarded ordinance to conditionally permit fireworks storage/retail in District 1 (21-141)
• Moved River Oaks Phases III & IV dedication to consent agenda (21-142)
• Moved Lake Christine dedication to consent agenda (21-143)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding three variance requests for a new 9,373 square foot office and art gallery building. The board will also review the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Three variance requests for a new 9,373 square foot office and art gallery building
• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of the 2022 BZBA meeting schedule

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variances for a new 9,373-square-foot office and art gallery building for Peg's Foundation, allowing the main entrance to not face the street, reducing the required front wall setback, and waiving the continuous wall plane requirement. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved three variances for the Peg's Foundation project (BZBA 2021-1186A) regarding building siting, setbacks, and wall plane requirements.
• Approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved the 2022 Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting calendar.
• Adjourned the meeting.

City Council

Hudson City Council passed the 2022 appropriations budget, adopted the 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan in concept, and approved a consent agenda including a two-year construction management contract with Quality Control Inspection, Inc. and authorization to advertise for bids on the Adaptive Traffic Signal System Phase 1 project. The council also passed a resolution not to implement the Growth Management Allocation System in 2022. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Adopted 2022 appropriations budget (Ordinance 21-125) (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan in concept (Resolution 21-124) (6-0)
• Approved not implementing Growth Management Allocation System in 2022 (Resolution 21-123) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 meeting schedule, October financial report, QCI construction management contract, traffic signal bid authorization, pay range adjustments, employee handbook amendments, tax advance resolution, SR 91 easement contracts, property appropriation intent, and SummaCare health benefits contract (6-0)
• Passed honorary resolution thanking Barbara Breedon VanBlarcum for HCTV service (6-0)
• Held first reading on fireworks storage/retail zoning amendment (Ordinance 21-141)
• Held first reading on Reserve at River Oaks Phases III/IV dedication (Ordinance 21-142)
• Entered executive session to consider property purchase (6-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is considering applications for various property modifications, including additions and accessory structures. Several items involve properties within the Historic District, where staff are evaluating material compatibility and adherence to preservation standards. Some projects, such as a fence at 52 Aurora Street, are being continued from previous meetings.

• 3’ Azek Picket Fence at 52 Aurora Street
• Window replacement at 212 Aurora Street
• Addition and detached garage at 1751 Hines Hill Road
• Kitchen, bedroom, and garage alterations at 132 Franklin Street
• Detached garage applications for 2741 Last Valley Lane and 7897 Winterberry Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all six applications on its agenda, including a fence at 52 Aurora Street, a window replacement at 212 Aurora Street (discussed, not approved), a detached garage at 7897 Winterberry Drive, a sunroom at 5881 Eastham Way, a master suite/garage at 1751 Hines Hill Road, and additions at 132 Franklin Street. All votes were 6-0. The board also approved the October 27, 2021 minutes as amended.

• Approved consent applications: ground sign at 1 Christine Drive and detached garage at 2741 Last Valley Lane (6-0)
• Approved 3-ft Azek picket fence at 52 Aurora Street with condition that post cap be a complete sleeve with no holes (6-0)
• Discussed window replacement at 212 Aurora Street; no vote, site visit requested
• Approved detached garage at 7897 Winterberry Drive with edge board and trim to match house (6-0)
• Approved sunroom at 5881 Eastham Way as submitted with trim to match house (6-0)
• Approved master bedroom suite, great room, and detached garage at 1751 Hines Hill Road with two additional columns (6-0)
• Approved kitchen/bedroom/garage additions at 132 Franklin Street with conditions: wood siding, staff-approved windows, double window on east dormer (6-0)
• Approved October 27, 2021 minutes as amended (6-0)

City Council

The council will consider third readings for ordinances regarding the Land Development Code and short-term rentals. The agenda also includes a proposed 5.1% adjustment to electric power supply costs and the sale of downtown property. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the residential development allocation system for 2022.

• Ordinance 21-71: Land Development Code update
• Ordinance 21-113: Proposed 5.1% electric power supply cost adjustment
• Resolution 21-116: Sale of downtown property to Fairmount Properties, LLC
• Resolution 21-127: Herrick Circle Pond improvement contract with Marks Construction, Inc.
• Resolution 21-131: Purchase of five police fleet vehicles

Council passed Resolution 21-116 (4-3), authorizing the sale of city-owned downtown property adjacent to First & Main to Fairmount Properties, after amendments requiring Planning Commission review and reimbursement conditions. Council also approved a 5.1% electric rate adjustment (Ordinance 21-113), a two-year extension of Allstate's 'E' rate (21-114), and amended short-term rental regulations (21-115). The 2022 budget and Five-Year Plan were introduced for a second reading, and the Land Development Code update was postponed to December.

• Approved Downtown Phase 2 land sale to Fairmount Properties (4-3)
• Approved 5.1% electric power supply cost adjustment (7-0)
• Approved two-year extension of Allstate 'E' rate agreement (6-1)
• Amended and passed short-term rental regulations (6-1)
• Approved Herrick Circle Pond improvement contract with Marks Construction (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ohio EPA recycling grant application (7-0)
• Appointed Aparna Wheeler as Clerk of Council, effective Jan. 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Postponed Land Development Code update to Dec. 14 workshop

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan request for an addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway. The commission will also hear a request to amend sign illumination standards in the Land Development Code.

• Text amendment to Land Development Code Section 1207.17 regarding sign illumination standards
• Site plan request for a 50,000 sq. ft. addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 50,000 sq ft addition at 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway, with conditions including a landscape bufferyard and updated parking calculations. They also recommended approval of a sign illumination text amendment to City Council, requiring a minimum 50,000 sq ft gross floor area for eligible buildings. The 2022 meeting schedule was approved.

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

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is considering several applications for property changes, including a new single-family home on Christine Drive. The meeting also covers requests for fences, signs, and detached garages. Staff recommendations were provided for most items on the agenda.

• New two-story single-family home construction at 1919 Christine Drive
• Detached garage proposal for 35 York Drive
• Front porch alteration at 223 College Street in the Historic District
• Wood fence installation at 45 North Oviatt Street in the Historic District
• Business sign for AAA Travel & Insurance at 178 W. Streetsboro Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front porch alteration at 223 College Street, a new residential construction at 1919 Christine Drive, and a detached garage at 35 York Drive. Consent items for a sign at 178 W. Streetsboro Street and a garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane were also approved. The board approved the 2022 meeting schedule and the minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda: sign at 178 W. Streetsboro Street and garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for front porch alteration at 223 College Street (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3-foot wood fence at 45 North Oviatt Street (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 35 York Drive (5-0)
• Approved new residential construction at 1919 Christine Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule as presented (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions regarding the 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan and updated ward distributions based on the 2020 Census. Council will also review proposed legislation for land development code updates, short-term rentals, and the 2022 city budget.

• Proposed 5.1% adjustment to electric power supply cost factor
• $50,000 recycling and litter prevention grant application
• Sidewalk project alignment on Middleton Road and Stow Road
• Sale of downtown property to Fairmount Properties, LLC
• Herrick Circle Pond improvement contract with Marks Construction, Inc.

The Hudson City Council workshop on October 26, 2021, was largely a discussion and forwarding session. Council discussed the Middleton/Stow Road sidewalk project, the preliminary 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan, and 2020 Census ward redistricting, reaching consensus to send a letter opposing Metro RTA bus stop changes and to seek public input on ward boundaries. All proposed resolutions and ordinances on the agenda were forwarded for further consideration at the November 9, 2021 Council meeting, with no final votes taken.

• Consensus to send letter to Metro RTA opposing new bus stop plan
• Consensus to obtain public input on proposed ward boundary changes
• Forwarded Herrick Circle Pond improvement contract (Res. 21-127) to Nov. 9
• Forwarded 2022 Capital Maintenance Program authorization (Res. 21-128) to Nov. 9
• Forwarded recycling grant application resolution (Res. 21-129) to Nov. 9
• Forwarded new Clerk of Council appointment (Res. 21-130) to Nov. 9
• Forwarded 2021 Land Development Code update ordinance (21-71) to Nov. 9
• Forwarded 2022 budget ordinance (21-125) to Nov. 9

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Phase 2 of the Downtown project. Representatives from Fairmount Properties will provide an overview of their concept plan and respond to questions.

• Overview of Fairmount Properties' Downtown Phase 2 Concept Plan

The City Council workshop was a community open house for Fairmount Properties' proposed Downtown Phase 2 plan, which includes a new, larger Heinen's store. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was for public input and discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the workshop
• Presented Fairmount Properties' Downtown Phase 2 concept plan
• Held breakout sessions on residential component, former Heinen's space, and plan overview

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is scheduled to hold public hearings regarding multiple property variances in Hudson. These requests involve adjustments to side and rear yard setbacks for garages and a shed.

• Variance for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane
• Two variances for an attached garage and additions at 132 Franklin Street
• Three variances for a shed at 2648 Harland Drive
• Variance for a detached garage at 35 York Drive

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved all five variance requests on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. These included variances for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane, an attached garage and additions at 132 Franklin Street, a shed at 2648 Harland Drive, and a detached garage at 35 York Drive. Conditions were attached to some approvals, such as prohibiting kitchen/bathroom facilities and requiring landscape buffering.

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

City Council

The Hudson City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposed 5.1% adjustment to electric power supply costs and new agricultural use regulations. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the five-year capital plan for police and IT departments.

• Proposed 5.1% adjustment to the electric power supply cost adjustment factor
• $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• $3,562.24 grant acceptance for EMS training and equipment
• Contract with LJB, Inc. for a downtown pedestrian safety study
• Amendments to the Land Development Code for agricultural use provisions

Hudson City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including approving $7.7M in notes for a new salt storage facility and bus maintenance garage, and $1M for a new electric distribution transformer. They also approved a $740,000 note for the former Windstream property and a $850,000 note for a trail along Barlow Road. A resolution to sell downtown property to Fairmount Properties was postponed to December 21, 2021, and a resolution for the Seasons Road waterline extension passed 5-1.

• Approved $7,725,000 notes for salt storage and bus garage (6-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 notes for electric transformer (6-0)
• Approved $740,000 notes for former Windstream property (6-0)
• Approved $850,000 notes for Barlow Road trail (6-0)
• Approved Seasons Road waterline design contract (5-1)
• Postponed Fairmount Properties downtown sale to Dec 21, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ambulance billing contract and pedestrian safety study (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2217 Ravenna St property (5-0, 1 recused)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The board is reviewing applications for new residential construction and property alterations. This includes a review of a new commercial structure for Peg’s Foundation Cultural Campus. The meeting also addresses shingle replacements and porch alterations within the Historic District.

• New commercial structure for Peg’s Foundation Cultural Campus at 53 First Street
• Shingle replacement at 73 Division Street in the Historic District
• Front porch alteration at 223 College Street in the Historic District
• New residential construction at 5807 Timberline Trail
• Proposed additions at 185 Boston Mills Road

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several residential alteration and new construction applications, including a revised addition at 185 Boston Mills Road with conditions, a shingle replacement at 73 Division Street, a sunroom at 2073 E. Highgate Court, additions at 7650 Holyoke Avenue, and new homes at 5807/5797 Timberline Trail and 6590 Kingswood Drive. The front porch alteration at 223 College Street was continued, and the Peg's Foundation Cultural Campus at 53 First Street was discussed with a site visit planned.

• Approved revised addition at 185 Boston Mills Road with conditions (6-0)
• Approved shingle replacement at 73 Division Street (6-0)
• Continued front porch alteration at 223 College Street
• Approved sunroom addition at 2073 E. Highgate Court with horizontal trim (6-0)
• Approved addition at 7650 Holyoke Avenue (6-0)
• Approved new home at 5807 Timberline Trail (6-0)
• Approved new home at 5797 Timberline Trail (6-0)
• Approved new home at 6590 Kingswood Drive with roof pitch option (6-0)

City Council Workshop

Council will discuss sidewalk alignments on E. Streetsboro Street and Stow Road. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan and discussions regarding residential trash and recycling services. Several ordinances for infrastructure funding are presented for upcoming consideration.

• Sidewalk alignment on E. Streetsboro Street and Stow Road
• Review of the 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan for roads and storm water
• $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• Proposed warehouse development by 'Project Crunch' at Seasons Greene
• $1,000,000 in notes for electric system transformer replacement

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail in District 1. A public hearing is also scheduled for the Park Lane Square Cultural Campus site plan. This project includes building a 9,400 sq. ft. art gallery/office and renovating the Baldwin-Buss House.

• Text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail in District 1
• Site plan request for Park Lane Square Cultural Campus
• Construction of a 9,400 sq. ft. art gallery/office building
• Renovation of the Baldwin-Buss House into museum space

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

• Recommended approval of fireworks text amendment with conditions (300-ft setbacks, quarterly reports, door orientation, term clarification).
• Approved site plan for Park Lane Square Cultural Campus project with 11 conditions.
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting as amended.
• Adjourned meeting.

City Council

The Hudson City Council is reviewing updates to the Land Development Code and short-term rental regulations. The agenda includes second readings for ordinances to fund city facilities and utility improvements through note issuances. The council will also consider various contract assignments and service agreements.

• Ordinance 21-71: Land Development Code update (Third Reading)
• Ordinance 21-99: Issuance of $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• Ordinance 21-101: Issuance of $1,000,000 in notes for electric system transformer replacement
• Resolution 21-105: Engineering design contract with TranSystems for traffic signal improvements
• Resolution 21-108: Acceptance of a $1,200 grant for Hudson Community Television

City Council Workshop

City Council will hold a workshop and community open house regarding Downtown Phase 2. Representatives from Fairmount Properties will present an overview of their proposed concept plan and answer questions.

• Presentation of the Fairmount Properties proposed concept plan for Downtown Phase 2

The City Council workshop was a special community open house for the proposed Downtown Phase 2 development by Fairmount Properties. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for public input on the updated concept plan, residential housing, and the existing Heinen's store and First & Main. Attendees provided written comments, and the workshop adjourned without closing remarks or next steps.

• No formal decisions made; workshop held for public input on Downtown Phase 2 concept plan

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes a review of personnel and operating costs for the 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan. Council will also discuss rescheduling the November meeting due to Election Day. Several ordinances regarding infrastructure and development are proposed for the October 5 meeting.

• Review of 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan personnel and operating costs
• $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• Proposed 5.1% adjustment to the electric power supply cost factor
• CRA agreement for 'Project Crunch' warehouse development
• $850,000 in notes for West Barlow Road trail and sidewalk improvements

The Hudson City Council workshop on September 28, 2021, discussed the preliminary 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan and forwarded numerous resolutions and ordinances to the October 5, 2021, regular meeting for further consideration. No final votes were taken; all items were discussed and forwarded. Council also reached consensus to move the November 2 meeting to November 9 and to discuss trash hauler options and December fireworks at future workshops.

• Forwarded 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan for further consideration
• Consensus to move November 2 Council meeting to November 9
• Forwarded Resolution 21-104 (tax levies) to October 5 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-105 (TranSystems traffic signal design) to October 5 meeting
• Forwarded Resolutions 21-106 and 21-107 (dispatch contracts) to October 5 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-108 (Morgan Foundation grant) to October 5 meeting
• Forwarded Resolutions 21-109 through 21-112 (CRA assignments) to October 5 meeting, with emergency language to be removed
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-71 (Land Development Code update) to October 5 meeting

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several construction and renovation proposals. These include residential fence requests, a pool house addition, and new single-family home construction. The Board will also conduct informal reviews for office and art gallery renovations.

• 6' wood privacy fence at 30 Baldwin Street
• Pool house and plant room addition at 181 Hudson Street
• New single-family home construction at 5634 Brookshire Drive
• Office and art gallery renovation for Baldwin-Buss House & Peg’s Foundation
• Detached garage proposal for 79 Fox Trace Lane

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved three applications: a 6-foot wood privacy fence at 30 Baldwin Street, a pool house and plant room addition at 181 Hudson Street, and a new two-story single-family home at 5634 Brookshire Drive. All approvals were unanimous (4-0). The board also discussed informal proposals for the Baldwin-Buss House cultural campus and a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane, but took no formal action on those.

• Approved 6' wood privacy fence at 30 Baldwin Street (4-0)
• Approved pool house and plant room addition at 181 Hudson Street (4-0)
• Approved new two-story single-family home at 5634 Brookshire Drive (4-0)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and second reading for amendments to the city's Land Development Code. The agenda also includes discussions on downtown development plans and several infrastructure financing requests.

• Public hearing for 2021 Land Development Code updates
• $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility
• $850,000 in notes for Barlow Road trail and sidewalk improvements
• Authorization for 'Project Crunch' warehouse development at Seasons Greene
• $174,872.73 FEMA grant for fire department breathing apparatuses

The Hudson City Council held a public hearing and then approved the 2021 Land Development Code update (Ordinance 21-71) on its second reading, with no public comments. The council also passed a consent agenda that included authorizing ARPA funds for the SR 303 water line project, applying for federal transportation grants, and accepting a firefighter grant. Several other items were introduced for future readings, including a CRA agreement for a proposed warehouse and bond ordinances for capital projects.

• Approved 2021 Land Development Code update (Ordinance 21-71) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA funding for SR 303 water line replacement (6-0)
• Authorized application for federal transportation grants via AMATS (Resolution 21-94, 21-95) (6-0)
• Accepted $174,872.73 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for SCBAs (Resolution 21-97) (6-0)
• Approved Granicus software upgrade for boards and commissions (Resolution 21-96) (6-0)
• Approved then-and-now certificates for purchases (Resolution 21-98) (6-0)
• Postponed SR 303 and Owen Brown Street sidewalk projects to 2022 (discussed)
• Scheduled community open houses for Downtown Phase 2 public input (discussed)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider variance requests regarding Brandywine Creek restoration and Barlow Community Center dam improvements. The board will also review residential setback requests for a pool cabana, home addition, and detached garage.

• Variances for Brandywine Creek restoration on Morse Road
• Dam improvement variances at 41 S. Oviatt Street
• Setback variances for a pool cabana and addition at 181 Hudson Street
• Side yard setback variance for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane

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

• Approved three variances for Brandywine Creek restoration, allowing zero setbacks and vegetation clearing, with a condition to follow the August 9, 2021 memo.
• Approved three variances for dam improvements at the lower and upper lakes, allowing zero setbacks and vegetation clearing, with a condition to follow the August 19, 2021 memo.
• Denied a variance for a pool cabana at 181 Hudson Street, reducing the rear yard setback from 15 to 5 feet, due to the proposed location in a Hudson Public Power easement.
• Granted a variance for a home addition at 181 Hudson Street, reducing the side yard setback from 15 to 7 feet, as it replaces an existing structure within the same footprint.
• Continued the variance request for a detached garage at 79 Fox Trace Lane to the October 21, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the July 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions on how to use $2,329,349.30 in federal ARPA funding and updates on the Downtown Development Phase 2 project. Council will also review the status of the Veterans Trail Phase 4 Project and current city construction projects.

• Discussion of $2,329,349.30 in federal ARPA funding use
• Downtown Development Phase 2 update regarding Heinen’s Store plans
• Acceptance of a $174,872.73 FEMA grant for fire department breathing apparatuses
• Proposed robotic warehouse 'Project Crunch' at Patriot Parkway and Seasons Road
• $7,725,000 in notes for a new salt storage and bus maintenance facility

Council reached consensus to use $2,329,349.30 in federal ARPA funds for the SR 303 transmission line design and construction, and to place a motion on the September 21 agenda. They also agreed to start working with Fairmont Properties on the Downtown Phase 2 Heinen's project, outlining process, costs, and timeline. Additionally, Council selected the Grace Presbyterian Church property alignment for Veterans Trail Phase 4. All proposed consent agenda items and legislation were forwarded for further consideration at the September 21 meeting.

• Consensus to use $2,329,349.30 ARPA funds for SR 303 transmission line
• Consensus to work with Fairmont Properties on Downtown Phase 2 Heinen's project
• Consensus to move forward with Veterans Trail Phase 4 alignment through Grace Presbyterian Church property
• Forwarded 7 consent agenda items to September 21 meeting
• Forwarded 7 pieces of legislation to September 21 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission is reviewing several land use proposals. These include text amendments for fireworks storage in residential areas and updates for agricultural uses. The commission will also consider a site plan for a medical office building on Seasons Road and an 11-lot subdivision on Norton Road.

• Text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail in District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood
• Text amendment regarding updates to the Land Development Code for agricultural uses
• Site plan request for a 60,000 square foot medical office building at 231 Seasons Road
• Final subdivision request for an 11-lot single family development on Norton Road

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 60,000-square-foot medical office building at 231 Seasons Road with conditions, and approved the final subdivision for an 11-lot single-family development along Norton Road. The commission also recommended approval of a text amendment to allow agricultural uses, including hobby farms and beekeeping, with specific conditions. A text amendment to allow fireworks storage and retail in residential districts was continued to the October meeting.

• Approved site plan for medical office building at 231 Seasons Road (7-0) with conditions including lighting height, traffic improvements, and design subcommittee recommendations
• Approved final subdivision for 11-lot Hudson Preserve development on Norton Road (7-0) with conditions including moving Lot 1 house footprint and posting performance bond
• Recommended approval of agricultural text amendment to City Council (7-0) with conditions including increasing beehives from 4 to 8 and allowing hobby farms in all residential districts
• Continued fireworks storage text amendment to October 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider multiple applications for signage, fences, and building alterations. The board will also review plans for new single-family home construction in the Reserve at River Oaks development.

• Signage reviews for 36 South Main Street, 89 First Street, 245 North Main Street, and 219 North Main Street
• Fence installation at 52 Aurora Street
• Additions and alterations at 27 Roslyn Avenue, 6908 Stow Road, and 6372 Lost Woods Lane
• New residential construction in the Reserve at River Oaks development
• Exterior alterations for Kepner’s Tavern at 88 North Main Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved 11 of 12 applications, including signs, residential additions, and new home construction. The board continued a fence application at 52 Aurora Street, requesting more details. An informal discussion was held on proposed exterior alterations to Kepner's Tavern at 88 North Main Street.

• Approved sign application for Yours Truly Restaurant at 36 South Main Street.
• Approved sign application for Country Cabin Décor at 89 First Street, Suite 202, waiving the two-week waiting period.
• Approved sign application for Kinetic at 245 North Main Street, with stipulation to use aluminum instead of plastic.
• Approved sign application for Feather & Elm at 219 North Main Street, with condition to reduce sign size in consultation with staff.
• Continued fence application for 52 Aurora Street, requesting a material sample, attachment method, and drawing.
• Approved additions and alterations at 27 Roslyn Avenue, with conditions to submit foundation photos and material specifications.
• Approved additions and alterations at 6908 Stow Road, with conditions on materials, foundation, and front door.
• Approved additions and alterations at 6372 Lost Woods Lane, subject to staff consultation on stone details.

City Council

The council will discuss updates on the Akron Secondary Trail Project and a waterline extension request from the Village of Peninsula. Members will also consider an agreement for a new robotic warehouse and a salary increase for the City Manager.

• Agreement with "Project Crunch" for a 200,000 to 250,000 square foot warehouse at Season's Greene
• Acceptance of a $20,000 grant for Historic District Expansion nomination
• Update on the Akron Secondary Trail Project
• Discussion regarding water service extension for the Village of Peninsula
• Amendment to City Manager Jane Howington’s employment agreement

Council directed staff to send a letter to Summit County and Metro RTA expressing the city's desire to extend the Veterans Trail into Hudson and to pursue grant funding for that stretch. Council also discussed a proposal to extend water service to the Village of Peninsula, directing staff to research impacts on the aquifer and service. The consent agenda was approved, including a $20,000 grant for historic district expansion, and two resolutions were introduced for first reading.

• Directed staff to write letter to Summit County and Metro RTA supporting trail extension into Hudson (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue grant funding for trail extension into Hudson (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research Peninsula waterline extension impacts on aquifer and service (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor permit notice and then-and-now certificates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-90 accepting $20,000 Certified Local Government Grant (7-0)
• Introduced Resolution 21-92 for Project Crunch CRA agreement (first reading)
• Introduced Resolution 21-93 for City Manager salary amendment (first reading)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is considering applications for new single-family homes, signage, and property additions. The board will also address compliance concerns regarding work in the historic district and material standards for accessory structures.

• New single-family home constructions at 6562 Walnut Court, 6671 Kingswood Drive, and 5557 Timberline Trail
• Shingle and gutter replacement at 19 East Main Street in the Historic District
• Signage applications for Orange Rose Apothecary (46 Ravenna Street) and The Hive Salon (5833 Darrow Road)
• Addition and material reviews for 151 Keswick Drive and 2236 Victoria Pkwy
• Garage, kitchen, and workshop additions at 1769 Edgar Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all consent agenda items and new business applications, including signs, a screened porch, and several residential projects. One application for a shed at 151 Keswick Drive was discussed informally because the applicant was absent, with comments to be relayed. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes as amended.

• Approved consent agenda: sign for Orange Rose Apothecary (46 Ravenna St), sign for The Hive Salon (5833 Darrow Rd), screened porch at 2320 Woodacre Dr (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for shingle & gutter replacement at 19 East Main St, with condition downspouts painted to match posts (6-0)
• Discussed shed at 151 Keswick Dr informally; no vote, comments to be relayed to applicant
• Approved addition at 2236 Victoria Pkwy (new entry, mudroom, bathroom, laundry) with rolled asphalt roof (6-0)
• Approved additions/alterations at 1769 Edgar Dr, with corner boards and a west elevation window (6-0)
• Approved new home at 6562 Walnut Ct (Reserve at River Oaks, Lot 193) (6-0)
• Approved new home at 6671 Kingswood Dr (Reserve at River Oaks, Lot 182) (6-0)
• Approved new home at 5557 Timberline Trl (Reserve at River Oaks, Lot 128), with applicant to coordinate garden elevation with staff (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes a follow-up discussion regarding Short-Term Rental Ordinance implementation. Proposed items also include a $20,000 grant for historic preservation and a Community Reinvestment Act agreement with “Project Crunch.”

• Follow-up discussion on Short-Term Rental Ordinance implementation
• $20,000 state grant for Historic District Expansion National Register Nomination
• Proposed CRA agreement with “Project Crunch” at Patriot Parkway and Seasons Road
• Notice regarding liquor permit stock transfer for Otani Restaurant and Pub
• Approval of 'then and now' certificates for purchases exceeding $3,000

The City Council workshop was primarily a discussion session. Staff provided follow-up on short-term rental concerns and will return with suggested ordinance changes. The Council forwarded several items to the September 7 meeting: a motion regarding a liquor permit for Otani Restaurant, a resolution to accept a $20,000 state grant for historic district expansion, a resolution approving then-and-now certificates, and a resolution for a Community Reinvestment Act agreement with 'Project Crunch' for a warehouse. No final votes were taken on these items.

• Discussed short-term rental ordinance follow-up; staff to return with suggested changes.
• Forwarded motion on Otani liquor permit notice to September 7 Council meeting.
• Forwarded resolution to accept $20,000 Certified Local Government Grant for historic district nomination.
• Forwarded resolution to approve then-and-now certificates for purchases over $3,000.
• Forwarded resolution for CRA agreement with 'Project Crunch' for warehouse at Seasons Greene.
• Held executive session on personnel matter; motion carried 5-1.

City Council

The Council will review an ordinance to amend several chapters of the Land Development Code following 2020 Charter changes. The agenda also includes a design contract for Barlow Farm Park tennis and pickleball courts and a development agreement extension with Allstate Insurance Company.

• Design contract for Barlow Farm Park tennis and pickleball courts
• Two-year extension of development agreement with Allstate Insurance Company
• Ordinance amending Land Development Code chapters 1202, 1204, 1205, and 1207
• Addendum to professional services agreement with Pivot Marketing and Sales

Council approved Ordinance 21-46, amending the Land Development Code to implement 2020 charter amendments, including Planning Commission recommendations. It also passed resolutions for a tennis/pickleball court design contract, a two-year extension of Allstate's electric rate agreement (amended to a 90-day temporary extension), and consent agenda items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 21-46, amending Land Development Code chapters 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, and 1207 to implement 2020 charter amendments, with Planning Commission recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-86, authorizing a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group for Barlow Farm Park tennis & pickleball courts design (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-87, as amended, temporarily extending Allstate's electric rate agreement for 90 days (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-88, authorizing additional funding for Pivot Marketing and Sales professional services (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 21-89, approving then-and-now certificates for purchases (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of August 3 and August 10, 2021 meetings
• Entered executive session to consider property purchase and economic development assistance

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The board is reviewing applications for siding, shingle, and door replacements within the Historic District. It will also hold an informal discussion regarding a garage and porch addition at 132 Franklin Street. Staff has recommended several items be referred to the Historic District Subcommittee.

• Siding replacement at 63 Owen Brown Street
• Shingle replacement at 252 North Main Street
• Door replacements at 1 East Main Street
• Proposed additions at 132 Franklin Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for siding replacement at 63 Owen Brown Street, with a recommendation to use premium cedar siding with a 4.5-inch reveal and matching trim. The board also approved a shingle replacement at 252 North Main Street, waiving the two-week waiting period. A door replacement application at 1 East Main Street was tabled due to lack of permit and design concerns. The board discussed an informal proposal for 132 Franklin Street but took no action.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for siding replacement at 63 Owen Brown St (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved recommendation of Historic District Subcommittee for 63 Owen Brown St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for shingle replacement at 252 North Main St, waiving waiting period (6-0)
• Tabled door replacement application at 1 East Main St
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider authorizing participation in the OneOhio opioid settlement and appointing a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore. The workshop includes discussions on park improvements, zoning code amendments, and contract extensions.

• Resolution 21-85: Authorizing participation in the OneOhio opioid settlement
• TMP-5602: Design contract for Barlow Farm Park tennis and pickleball courts
• TMP-5609: Two-year extension of development agreement with Allstate Insurance Company
• Ordinance 21-46: Amendments to the Land Development Code regarding zoning roles
• TMP-5621: Funding addendum for Pivot Marketing and Sales professional services

City Council passed Resolution 21-85, authorizing the city manager to accept the OneOhio subdivision settlement terms and sign the participation form, enabling Hudson to receive funds from the national opioid distributor settlement. The vote was 5-0. The council also held a workshop where several items were forwarded for further consideration at the August 17 meeting, including a design contract for Barlow Farm Park tennis and pickleball courts and a two-year extension of the Allstate development agreement, which was revised to a 60-day extension.

• Approved Resolution 21-85 authorizing OneOhio opioid settlement participation (5-0)
• Appointed Jane Howington as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Suspended three-reading rule to pass Resolution 21-85 (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 21-86 for Barlow Farm Park tennis & pickleball court design contract to Aug 17 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-87 for Allstate development agreement extension, revised to 60-day extension, to Aug 17 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-88 for Pivot Marketing addendum to Aug 17 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-89 for then-and-now certificates to Aug 17 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-46 for Land Development Code charter amendments to Aug 17 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission is reviewing several land use requests, including a conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development. The agenda also includes a site plan review for a medical office building at 231 Seasons Road. Additionally, the commission will consider text amendments regarding agricultural uses.

• Conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road
• Tree clearing and site plan review for a medical office building at 231 Seasons Road
• Text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding agricultural uses

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

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

City Council

Council will hold a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance 21-46 to implement 2020 Charter amendments. These changes affect the composition of several local boards and regulate land density. The council will also consider a $73,150 contract increase for Veterans Trail improvements.

• Public hearing on Land Development Code amendments regarding board compositions and land density
• $73,150 contract addendum to Michael Baker International for Veterans Trail Phase III
• Notice of no objection to a Class D2 liquor permit for Farmers Rail Hudson, LLC at 98 North Main Street

City Council held a public hearing and passed Ordinance 21-46, amending the Land Development Code to implement 2020 Charter amendments regarding board compositions and density regulations. Council also approved Resolution 21-78, authorizing an additional $73,150 for consulting services on the Veterans Trail Phase 3 project. The meeting included an executive session on property purchase and legal advice, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 21-46 amending Land Development Code for 2020 Charter amendments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-78 authorizing $73,150 addendum for Veterans Trail Phase 3 consulting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20 and July 27 meetings as submitted
• Passed Motion 21-0063 to send no-hearing notice for liquor permit to Farmers Rail Hudson (6-0)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance 21-46; no action taken beyond hearing
• Entered executive session for property purchase and legal advice (6-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing applications for property alterations and new construction. Discussions include siding replacement in the Historic District and architectural concerns for a new home on Brookshire Drive. Staff also recommended approval for two minor structural additions.

• Siding replacement proposal at 63 Owen Brown Street
• Garage alteration review at 263 N Main Street
• New single-family home construction at 5634 Brookshire Drive
• Shed installation at 5650 Williamsburg Circle
• Sunroom addition at 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Villa 108

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for garage alterations at 263 North Main Street, including window replacement, siding repair, and new wood garage doors. A request to replace siding at 63 Owen Brown Street was discussed but not decided, with a site visit and historic consultant planned. A new home construction application at 5634 Brookshire Drive was tabled to the August meeting. The board also approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved consent agenda items: shed at 5650 Williamsburg Circle and sunroom at 200 Laurel Lake Drive (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garage alterations at 263 N Main Street (6-0)
• Tabled new home construction at 5634 Brookshire Drive to August meeting
• Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Workshop

Council will discuss potential purchase and renovation of Georgetown Road properties for the Public Works Service Division. The meeting also includes discussions on short term rental ordinance implementation and Land Development Code amendments. Additionally, council will review a contract increase for the Veterans Trail improvement project.

• Discussion of Georgetown Road property purchase/renovation options for Public Works
• Follow-up discussion on Short Term Rental Ordinance implementation
• No request for hearing regarding a liquor permit for Farmers Rail Hudson, LLC
• Ordinance 21-46 to amend the Land Development Code
• $73,150 contract increase for Veterans Trail Phase III design services

Council discussed three options for the Public Works Service Division and reached consensus to move forward with research and analysis of building a new facility, while keeping Hudson Public Power at its current building. Proposed changes to the Short Term Rental Ordinance were discussed, with staff to return proposed revisions within two weeks. Several items were forwarded to the August 3 council meeting, including a liquor permit notice and two pieces of legislation. No formal votes were taken at this workshop.

• Consensus to research building a new Public Works facility, keeping Hudson Public Power at current site
• Consensus for staff to provide proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance changes within two weeks
• Forwarded motion for liquor permit notice for Farmers Rail Hudson to August 3 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-46 (Land Development Code amendments) to August 3 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-78 (Veterans Trail Phase 3 addendum, $73,150) to August 3 meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on allowing fireworks storage and retail facilities as a conditional use in District 1. The agenda also includes a text amendment to update multiple chapters of the Land Development Code.

• Text amendment to update Land Development Code Chapters 1201, 1202, 1203, 1205, 1206, and Appendix D
• Request to allow fireworks storage and retail facilities as a conditional use in District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to continue the American Fireworks text amendment application to allow more time for staff and the applicant to address questions from the commission and public. The commission also voted 4-0 to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 2171, which includes a change to keep Historic District applications as Basic Development, per the AHBR recommendation.

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

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and budget items, including a recreation facilities inventory. The agenda includes resolutions for sidewalk improvements and pedestrian signal installations. Council will also consider applications for federal transportation funds.

• $2,316,939 federal funding request for the Downtown Adaptive Signals System
• SCADA system upgrade contract with Advanced Control Systems
• $73,150 contract increase for Veterans Trail Phase 3 design services
• Pedestrian signal installation at Roslyn Avenue and East Streetsboro Street
• Land Development Code amendments regarding agricultural use standards

Council voted 4-2 to withdraw Resolution No. 21-75, which would have expressed support for the Hudson DEI Alliance, after extensive public comment and council discussion. The withdrawal motion carried, effectively killing the resolution. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, which authorized a SCADA system upgrade, pedestrian signal improvements, and a grant application for adaptive traffic signals.

• Withdrew Resolution No. 21-75 supporting the Hudson DEI Alliance (4-2 vote).
• Approved consent agenda, including a SCADA system upgrade contract with Advanced Control Systems.
• Authorized applying for $2,316,939 in federal CMAQ funds for downtown adaptive signals.
• Approved ordinance accepting public improvements for Estates at Canterbury on the Lakes subdivision.
• Approved ordinance accepting public improvements for Nottingham Gate Estates Phases IV and V.
• Repealed Section 648.12 of the General Offenses Code regarding night construction work.
• Approved consent agenda item for pedestrian signal improvements at Roslyn Avenue and E. Streetsboro Street.
• Approved consent agenda item amending the 2021 budget for second quarter appropriations.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. One involves three variances for a garage addition at 2899 Ravenna Street. The second proposes splitting two parcels into three locations on Darrow Road and Holland Drive.

• Garage addition variances at 2899 Ravenna Street
• Parcel split request for 5876, 5874 Darrow Road, and 5860 Holland Drive
• Variance for impervious surface coverage at 5876 Darrow Road
• Variance for lot size reduction at 5874 Darrow Road
• Variance for street frontage at 5860 Holland Drive

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

• Approved 5 variances for lot split at 5876/5874 Darrow Road and 5860 Holland Drive (4-0)
• Continued variance request for garage addition at 2899 Ravenna Street
• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for new residential construction and property alterations. The meeting also includes a staff update regarding the 2021 Land Development Code.

• New residential construction at 669 Barlow Road
• Additions to 2205 Victoria Parkway including a second story and porch
• Shed applications for 7869 Alexandra Drive and 5814 Bradford Way
• Shingle and skylight replacements at 89 Division Street and 134 Aurora Street
• 2021 Land Development Code Update (ORD 21-71)

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all 10 applications on the agenda, including alterations, sheds, and new home constructions, with conditions on some. They also recommended to the Planning Commission acceptance of proposed Land Development Code changes, including making Historic District applications 'Basic Development' and eliminating the Historic District Subcommittee. The board discussed an informal review for a proposed geo-dome home on Sullivan Road, requesting more details for a future application.

• Approved AHBR 21-700 (89 Division Street) shingle and skylight replacement, with a 5-0 vote.
• Approved AHBR 21-768 (134 Aurora Street) shingle replacement, with a 5-0 vote.
• Approved AHBR 21-744 (7869 Alexandra Drive) shed, with condition to add shutters on both sides and rear, 5-0.
• Approved AHBR 21-755 (5814 Bradford Way) shed, with conditions to add shutters on three sides and paint trim white, 5-0.
• Approved AHBR 21-748 (2205 Victoria Parkway) additions, with conditions to center pitches, change hip roof to gable, and feather siding, 5-0.
• Approved AHBR 21-679 (669 Barlow Road) new home, with conditions to wrap stone on porch and add a window, 5-0.
• Approved AHBR 21-717 (6594 Rosewood Trail), AHBR 21-720 (6609 Kingswood Drive), AHBR 21-723 (6573 Walnut Court), and AHBR 21-724 (6632 Kingswood Drive) new homes, each 5-0.
• Recommended to Planning Commission acceptance of proposed LDC changes with Historic District applications as Basic Development, 5-0.

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions regarding electric rate studies and traffic intersection updates. Proposed legislation for the next meeting covers sidewalk improvements, street dedications, and a $30,000 contribution to the Hudson DEI Alliance.

• $2,896,174 Downtown Adaptive Signals System project funding request
• $30,000 funding for the Hudson DEI Alliance
• $73,150 contract increase for Veterans Trail Phase III design services
• Pedestrian signal installation at Roslyn Avenue and East Streetsboro Street
• Sidewalk improvements on SR 91, SR 303, and Herrick Park Drive

The workshop covered several discussion items but made no final decisions. Council discussed the Hudson Public Power electric rate study, stopped train warning signals at Hines Hill Road, and the Stow Road/Middleton Road intersection study, reaching consensus to move forward with design in 2021. Several items were forwarded to the July 20 council meeting for consideration, including ordinances and resolutions on appropriations, SCADA upgrade, pedestrian signals, sidewalk projects, and land development code changes.

• Consensus to move forward with design of Stow Road/Middleton Road intersection in 2021
• Forwarded motion to acknowledge June 2021 financial report to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-79 (Q2 appropriations) to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-80 (SCADA upgrade) to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-81 (pedestrian signals at Roslyn/E. Streetsboro) to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-82 (sidewalk improvements) to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-83 (CMAQ funds for adaptive signals) to July 20 meeting
• Forwarded multiple ordinances and resolutions to July 20 meeting, including land development code changes

Planning Commission

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

• Conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road
• Text Amendment to the Land Development Code to implement updates
• Approval of June 14, 2021, Planning Commission minutes

The Hudson Planning Commission voted 7-0 to table a conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development at parcel 3010258 near Argyle Drive and Barlow Road. The applicant, Green Forest Real Estate Development, agreed to the tabling to provide more information. The Commission recommended the applicant address seven staff items, including building siting, garage orientation, parking, landscaping, sidewalks, wetlands delineation, and open space compliance, plus additional items like a Phase One environmental study and a revised traffic memo. The application will be reconsidered at the August meeting.

• Tabled PC 2021-539, a conditional use request for a 16-unit townhome development, to the August meeting (7-0 vote).
• Approved the June 14, 2021 Planning Commission minutes as submitted (5-0, 2 abstentions).
• Recommended the applicant address seven staff items: building siting, garage orientation, parking, landscaping, sidewalks, wetlands delineation, and open space compliance.
• Recommended the applicant submit a Phase One Environmental Study, a revised traffic memo, and retention pond safety plans.
• Discussed a text amendment to the Land Development Code (PC 2021-726) but took no action.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

City Council

The Hudson City Council will review several ordinances and resolutions. This includes a proposal to amend the City Charter regarding term limits for the Mayor and Council members. The council will also consider funding for community conversations and contract increases for trail improvements.

• Proposal to amend City Charter regarding term limits for Mayor and Council
• $30,000 funding for Hudson DEI Alliance community conversations
• $73,150 contract increase for Veterans Trail Phase III design services
• Herrick Circle Pond Improvement Project bidding and contracting
• Utility easement agreement for 333 Simon Road

City Council voted 3-4 against Ordinance No. 21-65, which would have placed a charter amendment on the ballot to impose term limits on Council members and the Mayor. The Council approved the consent agenda, including a utility easement agreement for 333 Simon Road, and passed Resolution No. 21-76 for the Herrick Circle Pond Improvement Project, with one abstention. Several other ordinances and resolutions were introduced for future readings, including funding for the Hudson DEI Alliance and a contract addendum for the Veterans Trail project.

• Rejected Ordinance No. 21-65 (term limits charter amendment) by a 3-4 vote.
• Approved the consent agenda, including Ordinance No. 21-77 (utility easement at 333 Simon Road).
• Passed Resolution No. 21-76 (Herrick Circle Pond Improvement Project) 6-0 with one abstention.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-72 (accepting dedication of streets in Estates at Canterbury on the Lakes) for second reading.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-73 (accepting dedication of streets in Nottingham Gate Estates Phase IV and V) for second reading.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-74 (repealing construction work at night code section) for second reading.
• Introduced Resolution No. 21-75 (funding for Hudson DEI Alliance) for second reading.
• Introduced Resolution No. 21-78 (Veterans Trail Phase III contract addendum) for first reading.

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is meeting to consider several building applications, including new homes and historic district alterations. The board will also receive a staff update regarding the 2021 Land Development Code.

• Window replacements at 40 Owen Brown Street
• Shingle replacement at 205 North Main Street
• Covered deck addition at 26 Keswick Drive
• New residential construction at 5513 Timberline Trail and 6676 Kingswood Drive
• 2021 Land Development Code update

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing three wood windows at 40 Owen Brown Street with Pella Wood Reserve windows, but denied the proposed vinyl window replacements, following the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines. The board also approved a commercial shingle replacement at 205 North Main Street, a covered deck addition at 26 Keswick Drive, and new residential construction at 5513 Timberline Trail and 6676 Kingswood Drive. All votes were unanimous except for the window decision, which had two abstentions.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including AHBR 21-691 for a detached garage at 1650 Middleton Road.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for wood window replacements at 40 Owen Brown Street, denying vinyl replacements (4-0, 2 abstentions).
• Approved commercial shingle replacement at 205 North Main Street (6-0).
• Approved covered deck addition at 26 Keswick Drive with beams and columns matching existing railing (6-0).
• Approved new residential construction at 5513 Timberline Trail (6-0).
• Approved new residential construction at 6676 Kingswood Drive (6-0).
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2021, as amended (6-0).
• Discussed 2021 Land Development Code update; no action taken.

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes a discussion on train warning signals at the Hines Hill Road crossing. Council will also review items regarding trail project funding and pond improvements. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances for charter amendments and DEI community conversations.

• $73,150 increase for Veterans Trail Phase III consulting services
• $30,000 funding for Hudson DEI Alliance community conversations
• Proposed term limits for Mayor and City Council members
• Herrick Circle Pond Improvement Project bidding
• Utility easement agreement at 333 Simon Road

The Hudson City Council workshop on June 22, 2021, discussed several items but made no final decisions. All proposed legislation, including a charter amendment on term limits, was forwarded for further consideration at the July 6, 2021, Council meeting. The stopped train warning signals discussion was continued to the July 13 workshop. The Public Works Facility discussion was removed from the agenda.

• Forwarded charter amendment on term limits (Ordinance 21-65) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded Veterans Trail Phase 3 contract addendum (Resolution 21-78) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded Herrick Circle Pond Improvement project (Resolution 21-76) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded utility easement agreement for 333 Simon Road (Ordinance 21-77) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded street dedications for Canterbury on the Lakes (Ordinance 21-72) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded street dedications for Nottingham Gate Estates IV and V (Ordinance 21-73) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded repeal of night construction code section (Ordinance 21-74) to July 6 meeting
• Forwarded DEI Alliance funding resolution (21-75) to July 6 meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council will discuss pedestrian and bicycle safety procedures and future projects. The meeting includes listening to public comments regarding areas for improvement. Staff plans to use collected information to prepare a Safety Study Request for Proposals in July 2021.

• Discussion of item 21-0053 regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety
• Plan to develop a Safety Study Request for Proposals (RFP) in July 2021
• Timeline for consultant completion of the safety study by November 2021

The Hudson City Council held a special workshop to discuss pedestrian and bicycle safety, receiving public comments on specific intersections, crosswalks, and speed concerns. No formal decisions were made; staff outlined a timeline to gather input, issue a Request for Proposals for a Safety Study, and return with a recommendation in August 2021. The meeting was informational, with no votes taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the workshop
• Staff to gather public comments via website, polling, and social media (June-July 2021)
• Staff to prepare Safety Study Request for Proposals (July 2021)
• Staff to return with consultant recommendation for Safety Study (August 2021)
• Consultant to complete Safety Study (November 2021)
• Improvements to be included in 2022-2026 Five-Year Plan with Council approval (December 2021)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider a variance request for the property at 48 Clinton Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required five-foot perimeter landscaping to one foot to allow for parking lot construction.

• Variance request (BZBA 2021-619) for reduced landscaping at 48 Clinton Street
• Approval of May 20, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance allowing a one-foot landscaped perimeter instead of the required five feet for a parking lot at 48 Clinton Street, with two conditions. The applicant, Jeff Gibbon of Gibbon Architecture, and property owner L7 Properties LLC had previously received approval in June 2020, but it expired because no zoning certificate was issued. The new approval includes conditions to consult with the adjacent library about buffering and to plant additional low-level landscaping on the west side, as agreed with the City Arborist. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved variance for 1-foot landscaped perimeter at 48 Clinton Street (5-0)
• Condition: owner to consult with library about additional buffering/landscaping on east side
• Condition: applicant to plant low-level landscaping on west side, agreed with City Arborist
• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments and a proposal for term limits for Council members and the Mayor. Council will also review funding requests for digital marketing, headstone preservation, and lead service line replacements.

• Zoning amendment to permit townhomes in District 7 Office Overlay
• $20,000 funding for Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce marketing campaign
• Contract for lead service line replacement on North Oviatt Street
• $30,000 in donations and $20,000 from Cemeteries for headstone preservation
• Proposal to implement term limits for City Council and the Mayor

City Council voted 4-3 against Ordinance 21-54, which would have allowed townhomes and planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay zone, so it failed. Council approved several consent agenda items, including resolutions for lead service line replacement, headstone preservation, and bus shelter grant application, and passed Resolution 21-66 providing $20,000 to the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce for a digital marketing campaign. Appointments were made to the Tree Commission and Park Board, with one abstention. The meeting also included a proclamation for Pollinator Week and first readings of several ordinances, including a proposed charter amendment on term limits.

• Failed Ordinance 21-54 to permit townhomes in District 7 Overlay (4-3)
• Passed Resolution 21-66 providing $20,000 for Chamber marketing campaign (5-1-1)
• Approved consent agenda including lead service line replacement and headstone preservation resolutions
• Appointed Jacob Graessle and Harry South to Tree Commission (6-0-1)
• Appointed Brett Shriver, Linda O'Neil, and Walter Selden to Park Board (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 8 meetings as revised
• Proclaimed Pollinator Week June 21-27, 2021
• Gave first reading to term limits charter amendment (Ordinance 21-65)

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss amendments to the Land Development Code to implement 2020 Charter changes. A public hearing is scheduled for a site plan request at 48 Clinton Street. The agenda also includes approval of May 10, 2021, meeting minutes.

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

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new approximately 2,453 square foot building at 48 Clinton Street, despite the prior approval having lapsed. The commission also adopted recommendations to City Council regarding Land Development Code amendments to align with the City Charter, including a super-majority vote requirement for zoning changes and a request to study bonus allowances.

• Approved the May 10, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Adopted recommendations A through I from the staff report on LDC Charter amendments, plus additional recommendations on super-majority voting and bonus allowances.
• Approved the site plan for 48 Clinton Street (Parcel #3204162) with a 5-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for new residential and commercial construction. The agenda includes discussions on window replacements in historic districts and a proposed house and garage demolition at 5698 Hudson Drive. Staff recommendations include specific requirements for materials and design standards.

• Demolition of house and garage at 5698 Hudson Drive
• New commercial construction at 48 Clinton Street
• Window replacement proposals at 40 Owen Brown Street
• New residential construction at 5839 Londonairy Blvd
• Signage alterations at 56 Library Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved the new commercial construction at 48 Clinton Street (Smiths Curated) with conditions, including a sidelight or matching double door on the side and two window treatment options. The board also approved a breezeway and kitchen addition at 38 Division Street, a sign alteration at 56 Library Street, and several new residential constructions. Two applications were continued for site visits, and one demolition was approved as not historically significant.

• Approved AHBR 21-618 (48 Clinton Street) new commercial construction with conditions on side door and window options.
• Approved AHBR 21-310 (38 Division Street) addition with conditions: Pella windows, wood doors, 8-inch pine lap siding, and roof dormer.
• Approved AHBR 21-564 (56 Library Street) sign alteration with conditions on tenant sign plan and landscaping.
• Approved AHBR 21-600 (5698 Hudson Drive) demolition, finding structures not historically significant.
• Approved AHBR 21-519 (5839 Londonairy Blvd) new home with conditions on stone, window size, trim, columns, and rear roof.
• Approved AHBR 21-566 (6403 Ridgeline Drive) new home as submitted.
• Approved AHBR 21-567 (6646 Rosewood Trail) new home as submitted.
• Approved AHBR 21-570 (6574 Walnut Court) new home as submitted.

City Council Workshop

This workshop includes presentations on the Prairie State Energy Campus and a community dialogue proposal. The agenda also covers proposed ordinances regarding term limits, zoning amendments, and infrastructure projects.

• $20,000 contribution to the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce digital marketing campaign
• Lead service line replacement for North Oviatt Street water services
• $20,000 from Cemeteries for the Historic Headstone Preservation Project
• Ordinance 21-65 proposing term limits for the Mayor and City Council
• Ordinance 21-54 permitting townhomes in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone

The Hudson City Council workshop on June 8, 2021, was largely discussion and preparation. Council heard a presentation from American Municipal Power about the Prairie State Energy Campus and expressed concerns about the city's debt liability if the plant shuts down early, asking staff for strategies and a possible exit strategy. Council also discussed a proposal to hire a consultant for community dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with some members questioning the use of taxpayer dollars. No final votes were taken; all proposed legislation and motions were forwarded to the June 15 council meeting for consideration.

• Forwarded motion to acknowledge May 2021 financial report to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded motion to send no-hearing notice for La Terraza liquor permit to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-66 for $20,000 Chamber digital marketing funding to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-67 for lead service line replacement on N. Oviatt Street to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-68 for headstone preservation at Old Hudson Township Burying Ground to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-69 for CDBG bus shelter funding to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-70 creating Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to June 15 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-54 (townhomes in District 7 overlay), 21-65 (term limits), 21-71 (LDC update), 21-72, 21-73 (subdivision dedications), 21-74 (repeal night construction) to June 15 meeting

City Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding changes to the Land Development Code for the District 7 Office Overlay Zone. Members will also consider a proposal to implement term limits for the Mayor and City Council members. Other items include police vehicle purchases and applications for federal road resurfacing funds.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 21-54 regarding townhomes in District 7
• First reading of Ordinance 21-65 regarding term limits for Mayor and Council
• Resolution 21-62 to purchase five new police fleet vehicles
• Resolution 21-63 to apply for federal funds for road resurfacing projects
• Resolution 21-64 for the East Streetsboro Street sidewalk improvement project

City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 21-54, which would permit townhomes and planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone, and heard testimony both for and against the proposal. Council reached consensus to delay action on the ordinance to the June 18, 2021 meeting. The council also passed four resolutions on the consent agenda, including extending an agreement with Allstate Insurance and purchasing five police fleet vehicles.

• Delayed action on Ordinance 21-54 (townhome zoning amendment) to June 18, 2021
• Passed Resolution 21-61 extending Allstate Insurance development agreement to Sept 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-62 authorizing purchase of five police fleet vehicles (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-63 authorizing application for AMATS federal resurfacing funds (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-64 authorizing AECOM contract for E. Streetsboro St. sidewalk design (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18 and May 25 meetings as submitted
• Held first reading of Ordinance 21-65 (charter amendment on term limits)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider various applications for new single-family homes, additions, and accessory structures. The meeting also includes the election of members to the Historic District Subcommittee.

• New single-family home construction at 6416 Kingswood Drive and 6613 Rosewood Trail
• Siding and window alterations at 150 Aurora Street
• Detached garage proposals for 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive and 7660 Ranett Avenue
• A three-season room addition at 7333 Wellfleet Drive
• A sign application for 51 South Main Street, Suite 2

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications, including a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 150 Aurora Street in the Historic District, and new construction and additions at various addresses. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a sign application, and the minutes from the previous meeting. A discussion on the 2021 Land Development Code Update was held but no decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including sign application at 51 South Main Street (7-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and window replacement at 150 Aurora Street (6-1)
• Approved sunroom, stone and siding addition at 30 Morning Song Drive with conditions (7-0)
• Approved detached garage at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive with gable eliminated (7-0)
• Approved detached garage at 7660 Ranett Avenue as revised (7-0)
• Approved three season room addition at 7333 Wellfleet Drive (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 94 Ravenna Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved new home construction at 6416 Kingswood Drive and 6613 Rosewood Trail (7-0 each)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss amendments to agricultural use regulations and a proposal for council term limits. Members will also review the 2021 annual road tour and continue discussions regarding a Recreation Center. Proposed resolutions include applying for $4 million in federal funds for road resurfacing.

• Discussion of Land Development Code amendments for agricultural use
• Proposal to add term limits for City Council members
• Application for $4 million in federal road resurfacing funds
• Purchase of five police fleet vehicles
• Contract for the East Streetsboro Street sidewalk improvement project

The Hudson City Council workshop on May 25, 2021, was a discussion-only session with no formal votes. Council members discussed agricultural use regulations, a potential recreation center, road tour follow-ups, and a proposed charter amendment for term limits. They also forwarded several resolutions and an ordinance to the June 1, 2021, council meeting for further consideration, including police vehicle purchases and a sidewalk project.

• Forwarded Resolution 21-61 (Allstate development agreement extension) to June 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-62 (purchase of five police fleet vehicles) to June 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-63 (AMATS federal resurfacing funds application) to June 1 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-64 (AECOM sidewalk design contract) to June 1 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-54 (townhomes in District 7 overlay) to June 1 meeting with public hearing

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four property variance requests following a board training session. These include requests regarding sign illumination, setbacks for additions, and garage placement.

• Sign illumination and setback variance at 6288 Hudson Crossing Parkway
• Side yard setback variance for a porch and addition at 94 Ravenna Street
• Detached garage side yard variance at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive
• Detached garage side yard variance at 1650 Middleton Road

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage in the side yard at 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive (5-0), denied a variance for an internally illuminated building sign at 6288 Hudson Crossing Parkway (2-3), and approved a side yard setback variance for a front porch and rear addition at 94 Ravenna Street (5-0). A variance request for a detached garage at 1650 Middleton Road was continued to the next meeting.

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

City Council

The Council will discuss the use of $4.36 million in American Rescue Plan funds and the proposed Founders Day Parade. Members will also consider ordinances regarding charter amendments and new housing types in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone.

• Discussion on the use of $4.36 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds
• Zoning amendments to allow townhomes and single-family attached dwellings in District 7
• Construction administration contract for the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement project
• Bids for rail crossing quiet zones at Stow Road, Hines Hill Road, and Ravenna Street
• Proposals for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park

Council voted 7-0 to table the Downtown Phase II community survey and terminate the contract with Research Analytics Consulting, LLC, resuming discussion on December 14, 2021. Council also approved a resolution to solicit RFPs for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park, and passed several consent agenda items including contracts for the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement and other projects. A proposed Founders Day Parade was endorsed, and discussion on using $4.36 million in ARP funds was held with consensus to focus on infrastructure.

• Tabled Downtown Phase II survey and terminated consultant contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-23 to solicit RFPs for tennis/pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park (7-0)
• Endorsed sponsorship of Founders Day Parade (7-0)
• Passed consent agenda including Ingleside Drive bridge contracts, flashing school zone signs, rail quiet zones, Veterans Trail support, and Microsoft 365 renewal (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-47 amending codified ordinances per charter amendments (7-0)
• Discussed ARP fund use; consensus to build out infrastructure, staff to return with 5-Year Plan
• Approved minutes of May 4 and May 11 meetings as submitted
• Directed staff to install replica of HHA Preservation Award plaque at Old School Green (7-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for property alterations and new constructions. This includes a proposed commercial structure, ground sign installations for school buildings, and various residential developments.

• New commercial structure (indoor golf facility) at 2155 Middleton Road
• Ground signs for McDowell, East Woods & Evamere school buildings at 120 North Hayden Parkway
• Siding and window replacements at 150 Aurora Street
• Residential additions at 6535 Sherborne Lane and 283 Bicknell Drive
• New residential construction in the Reserve at River Oaks

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved several applications including a deck at 6208 Wessington Drive, ground signs at 120 North Hayden Parkway, a new commercial structure at 2155 Middleton Road, and multiple residential additions and new constructions. Two historic district cases (150 Aurora Street and 30 Morning Song Drive) were continued, and one new residential construction (5513 Timberline Trail) was also continued. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved deck (pavilion) at 6208 Wessington Drive with Sawgrass Field Rubble Stone (6-0)
• Approved ground signs at 120 North Hayden Parkway (6-0)
• Approved new commercial structure (indoor golf facility) at 2155 Middleton Road (6-0)
• Approved second floor bedroom addition at 6535 Sherborne Lane (6-0)
• Approved second floor master suite addition at 283 Bicknell Drive (6-0)
• Approved shingle replacement at 19 North Oviatt Street with waiver of two-meeting review (6-0)
• Approved alterations to previously approved plan at 145 Aurora Street with subcommittee recommendation (6-0)
• Approved rear enclosed porch roof replacement at 252 North Main Street with waiver (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes a discussion on providing snow and ice control services for city sidewalks and trails. The agenda also covers resolutions for infrastructure projects, such as the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement and school zone signage. Additionally, council will review proposed amendments to the city charter and land development code.

• Discussion of snow and ice control services for sidewalks and trails
• Construction administration contract for the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement project
• Installation of flashing school zone speed limit signs at Western Reserve Academy
• RFP for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park
• Amendments to permit townhomes and planned developments in District 7

The Hudson City Council workshop on May 11, 2021, was primarily a discussion session. Council reached consensus to have staff prepare information on snow and ice removal for the Barlow Community Center walking paths for a future workshop. All proposed consent agenda items and legislation were forwarded for further consideration at the May 18, 2021, Council meeting, with no final votes taken.

• Consensus to have staff prepare information on snow and ice removal at Barlow Community Center walking paths for future discussion
• Forwarded motion to acknowledge April 2021 financial report to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-55 for Ingleside Drive bridge construction administration contract to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-56 for Ingleside Drive bridge landscaping contract to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-57 for flashing school zone signs near Western Reserve Academy to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-58 for rail crossing quiet zones at Stow Road, Hines Hill Road, and Ravenna Street to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-59 supporting Veterans Trail project to May 18 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-60 for Microsoft 365 subscription renewal to May 18 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use request for a Pulte Homes model home in the River Oaks Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on a revised landscaping plan for Fleet Response and text amendments to the Land Development Code.

• Conditional use request for a model home at 5825 Timberline Trail
• Revised landscaping plan for Fleet Response at 696 Boston Mills Road
• Text amendments to Land Development Code Chapters 1202, 1204, 1205, and 1207

The Hudson Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a model home at 5825 Timberline Trail and a revised landscaping plan for 695 Boston Mills Road, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. The commission also voted to continue a text amendment to the Land Development Code to the next meeting for further review.

• Approved conditional use for model home at 5825 Timberline Trail (7-0)
• Approved revised landscaping plan for 695 Boston Mills Road (7-0)
• Continued text amendment to Land Development Code to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential "No Turn on Red" signs at the Library St. and SR 303 intersection and a Land Development Code amendment request from American Fireworks. The agenda also includes the conceptual adoption of the City Parks Master Plan and several infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance to permit townhomes and attached dwellings in District 7 Office Overlay
• Authorization for Windsor Road Culvert Replacement Project
• Authorization for Colony Park Trunk Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Request for proposals for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park
• Discussion of 'No Turn on Red' signs at Library St. and SR 303 intersection

City Council adopted the 2020 Parks Master Plan in concept, but first approved an amendment removing Park Board representation on the Connectivity Committee and Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. Council also directed staff to install temporary No Turn on Red signs at Library St./SR 303, and rejected a motion to have the Planning Commission study an American Fireworks zoning request. Several resolutions were passed on the consent agenda, including for the Windsor Road culvert replacement and 2021 guardrail replacement projects.

• Adopted Parks Master Plan as amended, removing Park Board seats on two committees (7-0)
• Approved amendment removing Park Board representation from Connectivity and Comprehensive Plan committees (4-3)
• Directed staff to install temporary No Turn on Red signs at Library St./SR 303 intersection
• Rejected motion to refer American Fireworks zoning request to Planning Commission (3-4)
• Passed Resolution 21-49 for Windsor Road culvert replacement project (consent agenda)
• Passed Resolution 21-50 for 2021 guardrail replacement program (consent agenda)
• Passed Resolution 21-51 for Colony Park trunk storm sewer replacement (consent agenda)
• Passed Resolution 21-52 for leaf vacuum trailer purchase and financing (consent agenda)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Board will review several applications for property alterations, signage, and new structures. This includes the partial demolition of Evamere Elementary School to create administrative offices for Hudson City Schools. Other items involve modifications within the city's Historic District.

• Partial demolition and renovation of Evamere Elementary School at 76 North Hayden Parkway
• Signage installation at 126 West Streetsboro Street, Suite 1
• Roof overhang extension at Ellsworth Golf Course (1101 Barlow Road)
• Fence replacement at 90 North Oviatt Street
• Siding and window replacement at 150 Aurora Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved all five consent applications, including a partial demolition at Evamere Elementary School, signage for Ohio Real Title, a roof overhang at Ellsworth Golf Course, a fence replacement in the Historic District, and a detached garage. The board also discussed several other applications, continuing one and scheduling a site visit for another.

• Approved partial demolition at 76 N Hayden Pkwy with brick infill option (5-0)
• Approved wall, projecting, and tenant panel signs at 126 W Streetsboro St (5-0)
• Approved roof overhang extension at 1101 Barlow Rd (5-0)
• Approved fence replacement at 90 N Oviatt St with Certificate of Appropriateness (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 7252 Herrick Park Dr (5-0)
• Continued deck application at 6208 Wessington Dr to future meeting
• Scheduled site visit for siding/window replacement at 150 Aurora St
• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council Workshop

This workshop includes discussions on updating the 2021 Land Development Code and reviewing proposed legislation for the May 4 meeting. Proposed items include changes to allow townhomes in the District 7 Office Overlay and the adoption of the City Parks Master Plan.

• Ordinance to permit townhomes and attached dwellings in District 7 Office Overlay
• Request for proposals for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park
• Windsor Road culvert replacement project
• Colony Park Trunk Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Adoption of the December 2020 City Parks Master Plan

The City Council workshop was held with 6 members present and 1 absent. Council discussed the 2021 Land Development Code update, covering topics like accessory dwelling units and sign codes, and directed staff to compile a consensus list for first reading on June 1. Nine resolutions and ordinances were forwarded for consideration at the May 4 meeting, including infrastructure projects and a zoning text amendment. No final votes were taken; all items were discussion or agenda-setting only.

• Forwarded Resolution 21-49 (Windsor Road culvert replacement) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-50 (2021 guardrail replacement) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-51 (Colony Park storm sewer replacement) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-52 (leaf vacuum trailer purchase) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-53 (then-and-now certificates) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-23 (tennis/pickleball complex RFP) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 21-36 (Parks Master Plan adoption) to May 4 agenda
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-47 (Charter amendments) to May 4 agenda

City Council

The council will review several resolutions regarding sidewalk improvements and infrastructure contracts. They will also address budget amendments for 2021 and updates to city ordinances following charter amendments.

• Adoption in concept of the City Parks Master Plan
• Authorization for 2021 sidewalk improvement projects on Herrick Park Drive, SR 91, and SR 303
• Professional services contracts for Middleton Road and Stow Road sidewalk projects
• Amendment to the 2021 budget for first-quarter appropriations
• $22,245 ReWorks grant application for leaf collection costs

Hudson City Council approved the consent agenda, including sidewalk improvement projects, a recycling grant, and EMS grant, and separately passed resolutions for tax incentive continuations and a sidewalk design contract. Council also re-appointed members to the Board of Tax Review and appointed members to the Architectural & Historic Board of Review. The Parks Master Plan was read for the second time, and two ordinances implementing charter amendments had first readings.

• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk projects, grants, and contracts (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-38 continuing CRA and Job Creation Grant agreements (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-41 authorizing AECOM contract for Stow Road/SR 303 sidewalk design (7-0)
• Re-appointed Emily Anglewicz and Richard Warfield to Board of Tax Review (7-0)
• Appointed Jeff Anzevino, Bill Ray, and John Funyak to Architectural & Historic Board of Review (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6 and April 13 meetings as submitted
• Heard second reading of Parks Master Plan resolution (no vote)
• Heard first readings of ordinances implementing charter amendments (no vote)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is reviewing several variance requests for residential and commercial properties. These include proposals regarding sidewalk requirements, wetland setbacks, and water well usage.

• Variance for a self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive to waive sidewalk requirements
• Variance for an inground pool and fence at 6721 Rosewood Trail involving wetland setbacks
• Variance for a detached garage at 279 Boston Mills Road to reduce side yard setback
• Variance for two single-family homes at 1407 & 1425 Middleton Road to use a water well

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved three variances: a sidewalk waiver for a self-storage facility, a wetlands setback reduction for a pool, and a water well variance for two homes. It denied a side-yard setback variance for a detached garage. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sidewalk variance for self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive with $25,401.60 in-lieu payment (5-0)
• Approved wetlands setback variance for pool at 6721 Rosewood Trail with landscaping buffer condition (5-0)
• Approved water well variance for two homes at 1407 & 1425 Middleton Road with future city water hookup condition (5-0)
• Denied side-yard setback variance for detached garage at 279 Boston Mills Road (5-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is considering a demolition request for a house at 652 Boston Mills Road. The meeting also includes reviews of multiple new residential construction projects in the Reserve at River Oaks development. Other items involve various signage, porch, and siding applications.

• Demolition of house at 652 Boston Mills Road
• New residential constructions in Reserve at River Oaks
• Signage for 118 West Streetsboro Street and 5170 Darrow Road
• Alterations to properties within the Historic District
• Proposed stone siding at 1973 Stoney Hill Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a demolition request for a house at 652 Boston Mills Road, finding it lacks historic or architectural significance. The board also approved numerous other applications, including signs, additions, fences, and new residential construction, mostly with unanimous votes. One application for a new home at 6613 Rosewood Trail was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved demolition of house at 652 Boston Mills Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 6 items including signs, porches, and pool house (5-0)
• Approved shed at 2781 Hawkesbury Blvd (5-0)
• Approved front porch rebuild at 48 Church Street (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 180 Aurora Street (5-0)
• Approved house additions at 332 Simon Road (5-0)
• Approved fence at 39 Church Street (5-0)
• Approved fence at 152 Hudson Street (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions regarding tree management in city parks and capping third-party food delivery commissions during public health emergencies. Council will also review proposed consent agenda items, including sidewalk improvement contracts and grant applications. Additionally, the council will consider upcoming legislation for the City Parks Master Plan.

• Discussion on capping third-party food delivery commissions during health emergencies
• Authorization for 2021 sidewalk improvement projects on Herrick Park Drive, SR 91, and SR 303
• Professional services contracts for sidewalk improvements on Middleton Road and Stow Road
• $22,245 ReWorks grant application for the leaf collection program
• Adoption in concept of the December 2020 City Parks Master Plan

The Hudson City Council workshop on April 13, 2021, was largely procedural. Council discussed park tree and debris management, with staff noting seasonal cleanups and encouraging residents to use the city app for issues. Council also discussed a proposed ordinance to cap food delivery service fees during COVID-19 but did not move forward with it. Ten items, including budget appropriations, sidewalk improvement contracts, and charter-related code amendments, were forwarded for consideration at the April 20 council meeting.

• Discussed park tree and debris management; no action taken
• Discussed capping food delivery fees; no action taken
• Forwarded March 2021 financial report receipt to April 20 meeting
• Forwarded amended 2021 budget appropriations ordinance to April 20 meeting
• Forwarded resolution to continue tax incentive agreements to April 20 meeting
• Forwarded sidewalk improvement project resolutions to April 20 meeting
• Forwarded resolutions for sidewalk design contracts to April 20 meeting
• Forwarded resolutions accepting grants for recycling and EMS training to April 20 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hudson Planning Commission is holding public hearings for two site plan requests. These include an indoor golf training facility at 2155 Middleton Road and the conversion of the Evamere Elementary building into administrative offices. The commission is also reviewing a text amendment regarding residential developments in District 7.

• Conditional use request for an indoor golf training facility at 2155 Middleton Road
• Site plan request to convert the Evamere Elementary building into administrative offices at 76 N. Hayden Parkway
• Text amendment to allow residential planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend that City Council approve a text amendment to the Land Development Code to permit single-family attached, townhomes, and planned developments as conditional/permitted uses in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone. The Commission also approved two conditional use requests: an indoor golf training facility for the Country Club of Hudson and the conversion of Evamere Elementary to administrative offices, both with conditions. The meeting was held via video-conference and live-stream.

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

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a job creation grant agreement with Cleveland Steel Container Corporation and an ordinance regarding utility easement use. The meeting also includes discussions on a downtown development community survey and the adoption of the City Parks Master Plan. Additionally, the council will consider accepting grants for historic preservation and EV charging stations.

• Job creation grant agreement with Cleveland Steel Container Corporation involving 85 jobs and $9.3M in payroll
• Contract with The Thrasher Group, Inc. for the Owen Brown Street sidewalk improvement project
• $17,000 Ohio History Fund Grant for Old Hudson Township Burying Ground restoration
• $15,000 Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund Grant for a dual port EV charging station
• Ordinance regarding license agreements for uses of City-owned utility easements

Council approved a 50% income tax credit for 9 years for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation to establish its headquarters in Hudson, bringing 85 jobs with a $9.3M payroll benchmark. The resolution was amended to add emergency language and passed unanimously. Council also approved a consent agenda including contracts for sidewalk improvements, a burial ground restoration grant, and an EV charging station grant.

• Approved Resolution 21-25 (as amended) granting Cleveland Steel Container Corp. a 50% income tax credit for 9 years for a new headquarters with 85 jobs.
• Approved Ordinance 21-24 authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements for driveways/patios in city utility easements (6-1).
• Approved Resolution 21-33 for a professional services contract with The Thrasher Group for the Owen Brown Street sidewalk project.
• Approved Resolution 21-34 accepting a $17,000 Ohio History Fund grant for the Old Hudson Township Burying Ground restoration.
• Approved Resolution 21-35 accepting a $15,000 Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund grant for an EV charging station.
• Added a second Public Comments period to meeting agendas through end of 2021 (4-3).
• Approved minutes of March 16 and March 23 meetings as submitted.
• Discussed Downtown Development survey questions with consultant; no formal action taken.

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions on the Parks Master Plan, a recreation center feasibility study, and campaign finance reform. Council will also consider resolutions for sidewalk improvements, historic preservation grants, and an electric vehicle charging station.

• Job creation grant for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation involving 85 jobs and $9.3M in payroll
• Contract for Owen Brown Street sidewalk improvement project with The Thrasher Group, Inc.
• $17,000 Ohio History Fund Grant for Old Hudson Township Burying Ground restoration
• $15,000 grant for a new dual port electric vehicle charging station
• Ordinance regarding driveways and patios within city utility easements

The Hudson City Council workshop on March 23, 2021, was a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. Council discussed a potential recreation center and agreed to consult with the Downtown Phase 2 survey consultant about adding a question or conducting a separate survey, with further discussion scheduled in about sixty days. They also discussed the Parks Master Plan, campaign finance reform, and forwarded several resolutions and an ordinance to the April 6, 2021, Council meeting for consideration, including a sidewalk project, grants for a burying ground and EV charging station, a license agreement for utility easements, a job creation grant, and adoption of the Parks Master Plan.

• Discussed recreation center feasibility; agreed to consult with survey consultant and revisit in ~60 days
• Discussed Parks Master Plan; no action taken
• Discussed campaign finance ordinance; no action taken
• Forwarded Resolution 21-33 (Owen Brown Street sidewalk) to April 6 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-34 (Ohio History Fund grant for burying ground) to April 6 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-35 (Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund grant for EV charging) to April 6 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 21-24 (utility easement license agreements) to April 6 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-25 (Cleveland Steel Container job creation grant) and Resolution 21-36 (Parks Master Plan adoption) to April 6 meeting

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on several property requests. These include a sidewalk variance for a self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive, an appeal regarding a historic district decision at 258 North Main Street, and a setback variance for a home addition at 332 Simon Road.

• Variance request to waive sidewalk requirements for a self-storage facility at 5698 Hudson Drive
• Appeal of an Architectural and Historic Board of Review decision for 258 North Main Street
• Variance request for a residential addition setback at 332 Simon Road

The Board denied an appeal by Alair Homes and the Forsyths to overturn the Architectural and Historic Board of Review's denial of fiber cement siding at 258 North Main Street, upholding the original decision. It also approved a three-foot side yard setback variance for a rear addition at 332 Simon Road. A request for a self-storage facility variance at 5698 Hudson Drive was continued to the April meeting to allow negotiations on a payment-in-lieu for sidewalks.

• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Denied appeal BZBA 2021-139, upholding the Architectural and Historic Board of Review's denial of fiber cement siding at 258 North Main Street.
• Approved variance BZBA 2021-150, allowing a 12-foot side yard setback (3-foot variance) for an addition at 332 Simon Road.
• Continued BZBA 2020-1051 (self-storage facility variance at 5698 Hudson Drive) to the April 2021 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure and economic development proposals. These include a job creation agreement for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation and road improvements on State Route 91. The agenda also covers land conservation support and various grant applications.

• Job creation grant for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation bringing 85 jobs
• $79,910.21 contract increase for the State Route 91 North Turn Lane Project
• Support for a 55-acre parcel acquisition at the O'Brien Preserve Project
• FEMA grant of up to $202,827.27 for fire department breathing apparatuses
• Right-of-way acquisition services for State Route 91 South Safety Improvement

The Hudson City Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for the Barlow Community Center dam improvements, a contract addendum for the SR 91 North Turn Lane project, and an application for a FEMA firefighter grant. A separate resolution supporting the Natural Areas Land Conservancy's application for the O'Brien Preserve project was also passed. The council approved a resolution to place land in an agricultural district for a property on Ravenna Street.

• Approved consent agenda items including Barlow dam improvements, SR 91 contracts, and FEMA grant application (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 21-26 supporting Natural Areas Land Conservancy's Clean Ohio Green Space application for O'Brien Preserve (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-5 placing 2242 Ravenna St in agricultural district (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2 and March 9 meetings as submitted

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for property changes, including a demolition request at 77 N Oviatt Street. The meeting also covers various additions, repairs, and new construction within the historic district.

• Demolition/alteration review for 77 N Oviatt Street
• Proposed attached garage addition at 30 Aurora Street
• Window replacement alterations at 33 Division Street
• New residential construction at 1968 Christine Drive
• Pergola installation at 96 E Streetsboro Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review denied a request to replace windows at 33 Division Street, recommending repair instead. It approved the demolition of structures at 77 North Oviatt Street, finding they lack historic significance, and approved brick infill for the openings. The board also approved several other applications, including a garage addition at 30 Aurora Street, a pergola at 96 E Streetsboro Street, siding repair at 126 Aurora Street, a porch rebuild at 332 Aurora Street, a roof extension at 33 College Street, and new construction at 1968 Christine Drive, with conditions.

• Denied window replacement at 33 Division Street (AHBR 21-135), recommending repair per historic standards.
• Approved demolition of structures at 77 N Oviatt Street (AHBR 21-202), finding no historic significance.
• Approved brick veneer infill for openings at 77 N Oviatt Street, with inset windows.
• Approved attached garage addition at 30 Aurora Street (AHBR 21-31) with a certificate of appropriateness.
• Approved pergola at 96 E Streetsboro Street (AHBR 21-192) with condition of 5-foot setback from garage.
• Approved siding repair and shingle replacement at 126 Aurora Street (AHBR 21-167).
• Approved two-story rear porch rebuild at 332 Aurora Street (AHBR 21-161) with condition to replace 4x4 posts with 6x6.
• Approved roof extension over patio at 33 College Street (AHBR 21-203) with condition of wood soffit.

City Council Workshop

The workshop includes discussions regarding the potential purchase and renovation of Georgetown Road properties for Public Works operations. Council will also review a job creation grant for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation and various infrastructure projects, including SR 91 improvements.

• Potential purchase and renovation of Georgetown Rd. properties for Public Works
• Job creation grant for Cleveland Steel Container Corporation to bring 85 jobs
• $79,910.21 contract increase for the SR 91 North Turn Lane project
• FEMA grant application for Hudson Fire Department up to $202,827.27
• Improvements to Barlow Community Center dam and storm water storage

The Hudson City Council workshop on March 9, 2021, was primarily a discussion session. Council discussed the potential purchase and renovation of Georgetown Road properties for Public Works operations, a downtown development community survey, and a Comprehensive Plan update, with consensus to gather information but hold on full review. No final decisions were made; however, 12 items were forwarded for further consideration at the March 16, 2021, Council meeting, including resolutions on a land conservancy grant, dam improvements, and a job creation grant.

• Discussed Georgetown Rd. Public Works facility options; consensus to return with all-in costs for Georgetown and Terex Rd. options
• Discussed Downtown Development Community Survey; further discussion set for April 13, 2021
• Consensus to begin gathering information for Comprehensive Plan, but hold on full review
• Forwarded motion to acknowledge Feb. 2021 financial report to March 16 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-26 supporting Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program application for O'Brien Preserve
• Forwarded Resolution 21-27 for Barlow Community Center Dam Improvements project
• Forwarded Resolution 21-28 for QCI Group contract addendum for SR 91 North Turn Lane project ($79,910.21 increase)
• Forwarded Resolution 21-25 for job creation grant with Cleveland Steel Container Corporation (50% income tax credit for 9 years, 85 jobs)

Planning Commission

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

• Conditional use request for a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road
• Preliminary subdivision of 11 single-family lots along Norton Road
• Text amendment to allow residential planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone

The Hudson Planning Commission approved a conditional use for a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road with conditions, and approved a preliminary subdivision for an 11-lot single-family development on Norton Road. A text amendment to allow residential planned developments in the District 7 Office Overlay Zone was tabled to the April 12 meeting. The meeting was held via video conference.

• Approved conditional use for boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road (7-0) with conditions on hours, lighting, buffering, and waste disposal
• Approved preliminary subdivision for 11-lot 'Hudson Preserve' on Norton Road (7-0) with conditions including fire hydrant locations, landscaping, and sidewalk plans
• Tabled text amendment to allow residential planned developments in District 7 Office Overlay Zone (7-0) to April 12, 2021
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 meeting as corrected (6-0, 1 recusal)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including water line and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes a request for a job creation grant involving 85 new positions. Additionally, the council will consider various marketing and development proposals for the downtown area.

• Job creation grant agreement with Cleveland Steel Container Corporation for 85 jobs
• $20,000 funding for a digital marketing campaign with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce
• $17,000 contract for a downtown development community survey
• Infrastructure projects including Ravenna Street culvert repair and North Oviatt Street waterline replacement
• Request for proposals for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park

Council approved a $20,000 digital marketing partnership with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce (6-1, with one abstention), and passed several consent agenda items including a downtown development survey, culvert repair, waterline replacement, sidewalk project, and historic preservation grant. A resolution for a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park was postponed to April 27 for Park Board review. Council also approved a license agreement with Kep's Tavern for a dumpster enclosure (6-1).

• Approved $20,000 Chamber digital marketing partnership (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved $17,000 downtown development community survey contract
• Approved Ravenna Street culvert repair project bidding
• Approved North Oviatt Street waterline replacement project bidding
• Approved West Barlow Road sidewalk project bidding
• Approved $20,000 historic preservation grant application
• Approved Kep's Tavern dumpster license agreement (6-1)
• Postponed tennis/pickleball complex design RFP to April 27 workshop

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review is reviewing several applications for new residential construction and property alterations. This includes requests for signage, window replacements in the Historic District, and home additions. Some items are being referred to a subcommittee for further evaluation.

• New residential construction at 7739 Herrick Park Drive
• Signage applications for 103 First Street and 5 East Main Street
• Window replacement proposals at 115 College Street and 33 Division Street
• Master bedroom suite addition at 81 E. Streetsboro Street
• New residential construction at 5719 Timberline Trail

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a new single-family home at 7739 Herrick Park Drive with six conditions, including lowering column bases and adding a transom window. The board also approved several other applications, including signs, window replacements, and additions, all with unanimous votes. One application, for window replacements at 33 Division Street, was tabled for a site visit.

• Approved new home at 7739 Herrick Park Drive with conditions (4-0)
• Approved sign for Stretch Lab at 103 First Street (4-0)
• Approved sign for KWGD Attorneys at Law at 5 East Main Street (4-0)
• Approved window replacement at 115 College Street (4-0)
• Approved shingle replacement at 94 Aurora Street (4-0)
• Tabled window replacement at 33 Division Street for site visit
• Approved addition at 81 E. Streetsboro Street with simulated divided lights (4-0)
• Approved roof covered deck at 6998 Saint Ives Boulevard with 8x8 columns (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The council will review proposals for a community survey regarding downtown development and discuss a digital marketing campaign for local merchants. The workshop also covers upcoming resolutions for infrastructure repairs, utility work, and park improvements.

• Review of proposals for the Downtown Development Community Survey
• Discussion of a digital marketing campaign proposal from the Hudson Chamber of Commerce
• $20,000 grant application for historic preservation in the Hudson Historic District
• Proposed construction of a tennis and pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park
• Authorization for Ravenna Street culvert repair and North Oviatt Street waterline replacement

The Hudson City Council workshop on February 23, 2021, was primarily a discussion session. Council reached consensus to move forward with legislation for a $20,000 digital marketing campaign for Hudson merchants, a contract with RAC for a downtown development community survey, and several infrastructure resolutions (Ravenna Street culvert repair, North Oviatt Street waterline replacement, West Barlow Road sidewalk, and a tennis/pickleball complex at Barlow Farm Park). The Parks Master Plan resolution was postponed to the March 23 workshop. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for the March 2, 2021, Council meeting.

• Consensus to move forward with digital marketing legislation at March 2 meeting
• Consensus to enter into contract with RAC for community survey at March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-18 for Ravenna Street culvert repair to March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-19 for North Oviatt Street waterline replacement to March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-20 for West Barlow Road sidewalk to March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-21 for Certified Local Government grant to March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-22 for Kep's Tavern dumpster license agreement to March 2 meeting
• Postponed Parks Master Plan resolution to March 23 workshop

City Council

The Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including the Ingleside Drive Bridge replacement and a new Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding farmland placement on Ravenna Street and the acceptance of federal grant funding for fire department supplies.

• Public hearing for agricultural use district application at 2242 Ravenna Street
• Adoption in concept of the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan 2021-2025
• Authorization to advertise bids for the Ingleside Drive Bridge replacement project
• Acceptance of a $12,034.60 FEMA grant for fire department COVID-19 supplies
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police department TASER devices

Council approved Ordinance 21-17 accepting the dedication of public streets, easements, and improvements for the Reserve at River Oaks Phase I and II subdivisions, with a 6-0 vote after suspending the three-reading rule. The council also passed Resolution 21-4 to contract with Everstream Solutions for an internet circuit for Velocity Broadband, and approved a consent agenda including the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan 2021-2025, the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement project, and a FEMA COVID-19 grant for the fire department. A public hearing was held for Resolution 21-5, which would re-establish an Agricultural Use District for property at 2242 Ravenna Street, but no vote was taken on it.

• Approved Ordinance 21-17 accepting Reserve at River Oaks Phase I & II dedication (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-4 for Everstream Solutions internet circuit (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-8 adopting Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan 2021-2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 21-10 for Ingleside Drive bridge replacement project (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 21-11 for NEORSD funding applications (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 21-16 accepting FEMA COVID-19 grant of $12,034.60 (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of February 2 and February 9 meetings
• Held public hearing on Resolution 21-5 for agricultural district at 2242 Ravenna Street

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will discuss several applications for new residential construction, additions, and signage. The meeting also includes a board training session and an informal review of a sitting room addition.

• Alterations/addition at 5 Aurora Street (Historic District)
• Building sign for Code Ninjas at 5850 Darrow Road
• Rooftop deck addition at 6420 Lost Woods Lane
• New residential construction at 6622 Rosewood Trail
• New single-family home construction at 7739 Herrick Park Drive

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the Brewster Store at 5 Aurora Street, with the gate design to be revised and approved by staff and City Engineering. The board also approved a replacement sign for Code Ninjas, a rooftop deck addition, a residential addition, and two new home constructions. One application for a new home at 7739 Herrick Park Drive was tabled for further design work with staff.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Aurora Street alterations (6-1)
• Approved sign for 5850 Darrow Road with condition on dimensions (7-0)
• Approved rooftop deck addition at 6420 Lost Woods Lane (7-0)
• Approved addition at 7153 Valley View Road (7-0)
• Approved new home at 6622 Rosewood Trail (7-0)
• Tabled new home at 7739 Herrick Park Drive for design revisions
• Approved January 27, 2021 minutes (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council Workshop includes reviews of proposals for a downtown development community survey and discussions on the best use of the 2020 General Fund excess surplus. Other items proposed for the February 16 meeting include bridge replacement bidding and the acceptance of a FEMA grant.

• Review of Downtown Development Community Survey proposals
• Discussion regarding the 2020 General Fund year-end excess surplus
• Authorization to bid on the Ingleside Drive bridge replacement project
• Acceptance of a $12,034.60 FEMA grant for COVID-19 PPE
• Agricultural use district application for 2242 Ravenna Street

The Hudson City Council workshop discussed the downtown development community survey proposals and the use of the 2020 General Fund excess surplus. Council reached consensus to review the survey RFP, send it to more companies, and to assist Hudson merchants with digital marketing. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussions or forwarded to the February 16, 2021 Council meeting.

• Consensus to review survey RFP and send to more companies
• Consensus to assist merchants with digital marketing using surplus funds
• Forwarded 10 consent agenda items to Feb 16 Council meeting
• Forwarded 3 proposed legislation items to Feb 16 Council meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances establishing a 180-day moratorium on short-term residential rentals and a new permit program for rental operations. The agenda also includes contracts for intersection safety studies and downtown outdoor furniture.

• 180-day moratorium on short-term residential rentals
• New short-term rental permit program
• Feasibility study contract for Terex Road intersections
• Contract for new downtown outdoor furniture
• Internet circuit agreement with Everstream Solutions LLC

City Council passed Ordinance 20-160, creating a permit program for short-term rentals, by a 5-2 vote, but emergency language was stricken for lack of six affirmative votes. A proposed 180-day moratorium on short-term rentals (Ordinance 20-145) was tabled, then removed from the table, but the motion to pass it failed 0-7. Council also approved a consent agenda including a feasibility study for Terex Road intersections and a contract for downtown outdoor furniture.

• Passed short-term rental permit ordinance 20-160 (5-2)
• Tabled short-term rental moratorium 20-145 (7-0)
• Failed to pass moratorium 20-145 after removal from table (0-7)
• Approved consent agenda including feasibility study for Terex Road intersections (7-0)
• Authorized contract for downtown outdoor furniture (7-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Board is reviewing applications for several property additions and accessory structures. Staff recommended approval for a pavilion at 71 Great Oak Drive but suggested revisions for projects at 258 North Main Street and 30 Aurora Street to meet design standards.

• Pavilion addition at 71 Great Oak Drive
• Detached garage proposal at 91 Prescott Drive
• Addition involving siding changes at 258 North Main Street
• Attached garage proposal at 30 Aurora Street

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition at 258 North Main Street (Historic District) due to deviations from approved plans, including the use of cement board siding. The board approved a consent agenda item for a pavilion at 71 Great Oak Drive and a detached garage at 91 Prescott Drive. A proposed attached garage at 30 Aurora Street was discussed but not voted on, with a site visit planned.

• Approved consent agenda: pavilion addition at 71 Great Oak Drive (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 91 Prescott Drive (5-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 258 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 meeting as amended (5-0)
• Discussed attached garage at 30 Aurora Street; no vote, site visit planned

City Council Workshop

The Hudson City Council held a workshop and reached consensus on several park-related initiatives, including moving forward with a dog park, updating the business plan for golf simulators at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club, and having staff follow up on tennis and pickleball court details. The Council also concurred with revisions to the short-term rental ordinance and agreed to add a community survey discussion to a future workshop. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and forwarded for future consideration.

• Consensus to move forward with dog park
• Consensus to update business plan for golf simulators
• Consensus to have staff follow up on pickleball/tennis court size and school usage
• Council concurred with revisions to Ordinance No. 20-160 (short-term rentals)
• Consensus to add community survey discussion to future workshop
• Forwarded Resolution 21-6 (Terex Road feasibility study) to Feb 2 meeting
• Forwarded Resolution 21-7 (DORA outdoor furniture) to Feb 2 meeting
• Forwarded Ordinance 20-145 (STR moratorium) to Feb 2 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review recommendations for improvements to S. Main Street, including dual sidewalks and a continuous turn lane from Stoney Hill Drive to Barlow Road. The meeting also includes the election of officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and the Design Subcommittee.

• Public hearing for S. Main Street sidewalk and turn lane construction
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Design Subcommittee members
• Approval of November 9, 2020, meeting minutes

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals is reviewing several development-related variance requests. These include proposals for a self-storage building on Hudson Drive and a new subdivision on Norton Road. Other items involve signage, pond filling, and garage construction.

• Self-storage building variances at 5698 Hudson Drive
• Subdivision development variances on Norton Road
• Signage variances for 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway
• Pond filling request at Darrow Road and Herrick Park Drive
• Attached garage construction variance for 30 Aurora Street

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved several variance requests. It granted two of three variances for a self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (setback from residential use and front yard setback) and continued the sidewalk variance request. It also approved all three variances for an 11-lot subdivision on Norton Road, two sign variances for CEIA USA at 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway, two variances to fill a pond at Darrow Road and Herrick Park Drive, and a variance for a front-facing garage at 30 Aurora Street. All votes were 5-0 except the continuance, which was 4-1.

• Granted 500-ft residential setback variance for self-storage building at 5698 Hudson Drive (5-0)
• Granted 8-ft front yard setback variance (42 ft instead of 50 ft) for self-storage building (5-0)
• Continued sidewalk variance for self-storage building (4-1)
• Granted 20-ft wetland setback variance for Norton Road subdivision lots 6 & 7 (5-0)
• Granted 345-ft intersection spacing variance for Norton Road subdivision (5-0)
• Granted wetland disturbance variance for Norton Road subdivision (5-0)
• Granted two sign variances for 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway (5-0)
• Granted pond filling variances at Darrow Road & Herrick Park Drive with conditions (5-0)

City Council

The council will review a 180-day moratorium on short-term residential rentals and a new permit program for rental operations. Other items include rezoning Hudson Drive parcels to a senior housing overlay and renewing the downtown outdoor refreshment area. The meeting also includes a report on 2020 year-end financial results.

• 180-day moratorium on short-term residential rentals (Ordinance 20-145)
• Rezoning Hudson Drive parcels to Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay (Ordinance 20-167)
• Renewal and expansion of Downtown DORA hours (Resolution 20-168)
• Purchase of a Gradall wheeled excavator for Public Works (Resolution 21-3)
• Bidding for the 2021 storm sewer lining improvements project (Resolution 21-1)

Council postponed action on both the short-term rental permit ordinance (20-160) and the 180-day moratorium (20-145) to February 2, 2021, for more discussion. A rezoning of two Hudson Drive parcels to a senior housing overlay (20-167) failed unanimously. Council approved the consent agenda, including the 2021 storm sewer lining project and a new excavator purchase, and renewed the downtown outdoor refreshment area (DORA) with expanded hours.

• Postponed short-term rental ordinance 20-160 to Feb. 2, 2021 (7-0)
• Postponed short-term rental moratorium 20-145 to Feb. 2, 2021 (7-0)
• Rejected rezoning of Hudson Drive parcels to senior housing overlay (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including storm sewer lining project and excavator purchase (7-0)
• Renewed DORA with expanded hours (7-0)
• Re-appointed Christine Winters and Sarah Norman to Cemetery Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 5 and Jan. 12 meetings
• Directed City Solicitor to prepare written findings on the failed rezoning (7-0)

Architectural & Historic Board of Review

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for new construction, additions, and siding replacements. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a historic district subcommittee. Staff recommendations include approvals for some projects and requests for revisions on others.

• Siding replacement at 258 North Main Street
• New office building at 25 Milford Drive
• Garage addition at 1904 Weymouth Drive
• Detached garage at 6509 Stow Road
• New residential construction at 6621 Rosewood Trail

City Council Workshop

This workshop includes discussions regarding COVID-19 relief options for local small businesses. Council will also review proposed legislation for a short-term rental moratorium and new rental regulations. Other items include rezoning Hudson Drive and renewing downtown outdoor refreshment area hours.

• 180-day moratorium on short-term residential rentals (Ordinance 20-145)
• Rezoning of Hudson Drive parcels to Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay (Ordinance 20-167)
• Renewal and expansion of Downtown Hudson's outdoor refreshment area (Resolution 20-168)
• Contract for 2021 storm sewer lining improvements project (TMP-5239)
• Purchase of a Gradall wheel excavator from Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. (TMP-5268)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning Hudson Drive parcels to a senior housing overlay district. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Owen Brown Street Underpass traffic study and COVID-19 relief options for small businesses.

• Ordinance 20-167: Rezoning Hudson Drive parcels to Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay
• Resolution 20-168: Renewing and expanding Downtown Hudson DORA hours
• Review of Owen Brown Street Underpass traffic study recommendations
• Consideration of COVID-19 relief options for local small businesses
• Executive session to interview applicants for various boards and commissions