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City of Hudson Planning Commission CD Meeting – September 14, 2020

Planning Commission — Monday, September 14, 2020
BodyHudson, Ohio
SessionPlanning Commission
DateMonday, September 14, 2020
StatusFILED
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All right.

0:01

I call this meeting to order of the Hudson Planning Commission.

0:07

So Nick, will you take the or Greg, who's going to take the role?

0:12

Oh, I'm sorry, I I can do roll call.

0:15

Okay.

0:16

Mr.

0:16

Lehman?

0:17

Here.

0:18

Mr.

0:19

Angelitz.

0:25

Mr.

0:25

Stoley?

0:26

Here I'm sorry, where we left off.

0:31

Mr.

0:31

Stoley?

0:32

Yes, here.

0:33

Mr.

0:33

Chaparkov.

0:34

Here.

0:35

Mr.

0:35

Nystrom.

0:36

Here.

0:36

And Mr.

0:37

Harvey.

0:38

Here.

0:39

Thank you.

0:40

Okay.

0:41

Greg, should I um swear you and uh Nick in or I there's no public testimony tonight, so I don't think we need to be sworn in.

0:50

Okay.

0:51

It's okay to lie if there's no public testimony.

0:55

Of course, not that, but um I'll uh Thomas okay, then I can just give a brief acknowledgement.

1:02

Unless you unless I unless you have other items before we get to the cases.

1:07

We have minutes to approve.

1:09

Uh yeah, and car correspondence.

1:11

Did anybody receive any correspondence that we need to hear about?

1:16

No.

1:16

Um, and there's no public, so no public discussion.

1:20

Um and um Nick or Greg, did you guys receive any comments?

1:25

Public comments.

1:27

No, we did not.

1:29

Okay.

1:29

In that case, the minutes are up.

1:31

Um has everybody re review the minutes?

1:36

Motion to approve.

1:37

I think wait, I just have one question.

1:39

I can't remember if the uh industrial design subcommittee, did we look at both subjects uh prior to that meeting, or is it just the one?

1:50

Because I think I think it was just was it just the one?

1:54

I'm not sure it's that's the only one that's referred to.

1:59

Um I think was the I'll I'll have to chat that Dave.

2:02

I know that um I probably don't have the last month's minutes in front of me.

2:08

The uh but you did discuss both the Boston Mills Road Project and Um Universal Screen Arts expansion.

2:16

That's what I thought, but so I think we should probably within the body of the uh case 581, uh, which is the Hudson Industrial Parkway.

2:25

So that's the uh yes.

2:29

Yeah, Dave, if you don't mind um if you want to amend a motion requesting that um a statement regarding subcommittee action be incorporated.

2:38

Uh okay, I will uh um do the okay.

2:42

So let's I will make a motion to approve the then it's subject to adding uh uh a paragraph noting that the uh industrial design subcommittee had considered in the um approved before it.

2:55

Um is there a second second?

3:01

Uh all in favor, say just say aye.

3:05

Aye opposed.

3:08

Okay.

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Summary of Proceedings

City of Hudson Planning Commission CD Meeting – September 14, 2020

The Hudson Planning Commission met on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. via video-conference and live-stream. Six members were present (Mr. Anglewicz, Mr. Chuparkoff, Mr. Harvie, Mr. Lehman, Mr. Nystrom, Mr. Stolle); Mr. Vitale was absent. The meeting focused on three special projects: a Future Trends Report, the 2020 Connectivity Plan Update, and a Historic District Expansion Survey. No public testimony was heard, and no formal decisions were taken on the main discussion items. Councilman Chris Foster participated in portions of the discussion.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (August 10, 2020): The minutes were approved as amended, with a motion by Mr. Stolle and a second by Mr. Anglewicz. The vote was 5‑0‑1 (Mr. Nystrom abstained, having been absent from the previous meeting). An amendment was added to include a paragraph noting that the Industrial Design Subcommittee had considered both the Boston Mills Road project and the Universal Screen Arts expansion prior to the August meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were submitted and no public testimony was given.

Discussion Items

  • Future Trends Report 2020: Community Development Director Greg Hannan and City Planner Nick Sugar presented a staff‑prepared report covering trends in technology, commercial, residential, and financial sectors. Key topics included cybersecurity, energy efficiency, adaptive traffic signals, smart parking, autonomous vehicles/drones, telecommuting, high‑speed internet expansion, EV charging stations, tactical urbanism, support for local businesses, and changes in income tax rules due to remote work. Councilman Chris Foster provided details on the recent council decision permitting Velocity Broadband to expand beyond a 300‑foot limitation from core lines into neighborhoods, using existing funds. Commission members and Mr. Foster discussed the broader broadband landscape (Spectrum, Windstream, Velocity) and the city’s limited ability to fund a full municipal broadband buildout. The report is seen as groundwork for the next comprehensive plan, anticipated to begin in about a year.
  • 2020 Connectivity Plan Update: Mr. Sugar outlined a revised connectivity plan that significantly expanded public engagement (five ward Zoom sessions, an online survey with about 260 responses, and an in‑person event at the farmers market). Residents prioritized sidewalk connections along major arterials (SR 91, SR 303, Middleton Road), connections to local parks and schools, and a rail‑to‑trail link downtown to the regional trail network. The updated plan narrows the scope to about 16–18 high‑priority segments, with a total estimated cost of approximately $19 million. Funding options discussed include state/federal grants, potential bonding, and reallocation of road maintenance funds. Commission members raised concerns about sidewalk width (standard 5 ft) vs. multi‑purpose trails, future‑proofing for autonomous vehicles/drones, and the need for a long‑term, city‑wide approach rather than piecemeal investments.
  • Historic District Expansion – Survey Results: Mr. Sugar reported that a resident‑driven petition led the city to study expanding the local historic district to include Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue (about 44 homes). A survey of property owners achieved a 91% response rate, with strong support for inclusion. The expansion would require both a National Register designation (a longer process, estimated one year) and a local zoning map amendment (which would go through Planning Commission and Council with public hearings). Commission members discussed the age of the homes and the logical fit of these streets as an extension of the existing district. Staff will proceed with formal documentation and plan public engagement, likely in 4–6 months.

Key Outcomes

  • No formal action was taken on the Future Trends Report, Connectivity Plan, or Historic District Expansion; all items were informational and will inform future planning.
  • The minutes of the August 10, 2020, meeting were approved with an amendment.
  • Staff announced that Nick Sugar has been promoted to City Planner in the Community Development Department.
  • The commission noted that the next meeting (October) is expected to include a hearing on a new commercial building at 2025 Milford Road and a text amendment for a development off Hudson Drive related to senior hike‑and‑bike zoning.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m. after a motion by Mr. Lehman, seconded by Mr. Stolle, which passed unanimously (6‑0).

Meeting Transcript

All right. I call this meeting to order of the Hudson Planning Commission. So Nick, will you take the or Greg, who's going to take the role? Oh, I'm sorry, I I can do roll call. Okay. Mr. Lehman? Here. Mr. Angelitz. Mr. Stoley? Here I'm sorry, where we left off. Mr. Stoley? Yes, here. Mr. Chaparkov. Here. Mr. Nystrom. Here. And Mr. Harvey. Here. Thank you. Okay. Greg, should I um swear you and uh Nick in or I there's no public testimony tonight, so I don't think we need to be sworn in. Okay. It's okay to lie if there's no public testimony. Of course, not that, but um I'll uh Thomas okay, then I can just give a brief acknowledgement. Unless you unless I unless you have other items before we get to the cases. We have minutes to approve. Uh yeah, and car correspondence. Did anybody receive any correspondence that we need to hear about? No. Um, and there's no public, so no public discussion. Um and um Nick or Greg, did you guys receive any comments? Public comments. No, we did not. Okay. In that case, the minutes are up. Um has everybody re review the minutes? Motion to approve. I think wait, I just have one question. I can't remember if the uh industrial design subcommittee, did we look at both subjects uh prior to that meeting, or is it just the one? Because I think I think it was just was it just the one? I'm not sure it's that's the only one that's referred to. Um I think was the I'll I'll have to chat that Dave. I know that um I probably don't have the last month's minutes in front of me.

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