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Hudson Planning Commission Meeting - November 10, 2025

Planning Commission — Monday, November 10, 2025
BodyHudson, Ohio
SessionPlanning Commission
DateMonday, November 10, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:02

The time is now 7 30 on November the 10th, 2025.

0:07

And I would like to call this regular meeting of the Hudson Planning Commission to order.

0:11

This meeting has been duly scheduled and noticed under the Sunshine Law of the Ohio revised code.

0:17

Our second item of business is roll call, Mr.

0:19

Sugar, please.

0:21

Ms.

0:21

Smith?

0:22

Here.

0:23

Mr.

0:23

Enamorado.

0:24

Here.

0:24

Ms.

0:25

McCoy.

0:26

Ms.

0:26

Obert.

0:27

Here.

0:28

Mr.

0:28

Romano?

0:29

Here.

0:29

Miss Norman.

0:30

Here we have a quorum with six of seven of our members present.

0:34

The third item of business is the swearing in.

0:37

This is for all persons expecting to deliver information or testimony to the planning commission this evening.

0:43

I would like to ask you to stand.

0:44

Please raise your right hand and be sworn in.

0:48

This includes staff.

0:51

Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you will give tonight will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth under the penalty of perjury?

0:58

If so, please say I do.

1:00

Thank you.

1:00

You may be seated.

1:01

I will ask you as you are called up or you're coming to talk to uh planning commission to uh confirm that you've been sworn in.

1:10

The next item of business is item number four, the approval of the minutes.

1:14

Um will begin with the minutes of October 13th, 2025.

1:18

Do the planning commission members have any corrections or additions to bring to staff's attention.

1:26

I had two on page three.

1:30

The um second full paragraph down that begins, Mr.

1:33

Joe Matava.

1:34

The final line in that sentence says that trash cans will be stored in the existing garage, and I believe that should read new garage.

1:44

There is a typo in this uh third full paragraph middle line that begins uniqueness of property connection is misspelled.

1:53

And on page seven, Mr.

1:55

Innermorato's name was misspelled at the bottom of the page uh in the highlighted paragraph for the motion.

2:03

That's all that I have.

2:04

Um if there are no other corrections or comments, I would take a motion to approve is amended.

2:09

So we have a motion from Mr.

2:11

Romano.

2:12

Do we have a second?

2:14

Second.

2:14

We have a second.

2:15

Any further discussion?

2:17

Mr.

2:17

Sugar, please call the roll.

2:19

Ms.

2:19

Smith.

2:19

Yes.

2:20

Mr.

2:20

Enamorado?

2:21

Yes.

2:21

Ms.

2:21

McCoy?

2:22

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Regulation█████████████████████████████████████████████45%
Procedural██████████████████18%
Planned Development███████████████15%
Historic Preservation███████████11%
Public Engagement██████6%
Affordable Housing██2%
Environmental Protection█1%
Engineering And Infrastructure█1%
Public Safety█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hudson Planning Commission Meeting - November 10, 2025

On November 10, 2025, the Hudson Planning Commission held a regular meeting at 7:30 PM in Town Hall, chaired by Sarah Norman. The meeting covered a continued public hearing for Village Dental, a public hearing on the proposed District 11 zoning amendment, two text amendments, and discussions on density and comprehensive plan references. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • October 13, 2025 Minutes: Approved 6-0 as amended (corrections to spelling and wording).
  • October 27, 2025 Minutes: Approved 4-0 with two abstentions (McCoy, Obert) as amended (corrected public comment procedure).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Village Dental (PC 2025-1022): Dr. Sarra Qadri (daughter of applicant) spoke in support, emphasizing the family's long ties to Hudson and the need for storage and office space to improve efficiency. No other public comments.
  • District 11 (PC 2025-1284):
    • Cory Roberts (Treasurer, Hudson Professional Office Park) expressed encouragement for the amendment but frustration with city delays in approvals (e.g., sign replacement).
    • Joyce Kuryla (KGK Company) supported adding restaurants and retail, questioned why the district does not extend along Georgetown Road, and asked about future of District 8 industrial uses.
    • Jack Root (Carriage Hill Drive) requested clearer access to the list of permitted uses; staff agreed to provide information.
    • Tom King (Hudson Common Drive) supported mixed uses, believed it would not compete with downtown, suggested small lodging by right, and questioned including commercial nurseries and veterinary clinics.

Discussion Items

  • Village Dental Addition (PC 2025-1022) – Continued from October 13: Applicant presented revisions: removed curb cut/driveway to protect a mature red oak, moved bioretention to rear yard, and reduced impervious surface. Commissioners debated design compatibility, tree preservation, storage vs. office needs, and the type of overhead door. A motion to approve with conditions (arborist final say on mulch, AHBR final say on door) failed 3-3 (Romano, Smith, Obert aye; Norman, Innamorato, McCoy nay). A subsequent motion to reject lacked a second. A motion to continue to December, requesting revised drawings, second-floor use clarification, and a reimagined design, passed 5-1 (Smith nay). The application will return on December 8, 2025.
  • District 11 Text and Zoning Map Amendment (PC 2025-1284) – Public hearing on establishing a new zoning district for mixed-use redevelopment near South Darrow Road. Discussion centered on proposed townhomes (allowed only by planned development), timing, and density. Commissioners expressed concerns about conflicting with the Comprehensive Plan (which suggests townhomes downtown) and the need for more study. A motion to continue to the December meeting passed 5-1 (Smith nay). Staff will revise incorporating public comments and further study.
  • Text Amendment – Submittal Requirements (PC 2025-905): Staff introduced the amendment to Appendix A; no public comments. Approved unanimously (6-0) to recommend passage to City Council.
  • Text Amendment – Transfer of Land for PC Approvals (PC 2025-1378): Staff outlined a new section regulating conditional use approvals during property transfers. Commissioners appreciated the changes (including expanding to other approvals). Approved unanimously (6-0) to recommend passage to Council as amended.
  • Density Discussion (LDC 2026): Staff presented a residential density overview. Commissioners asked to add District 11 and institutional senior housing data. Continued to December meeting.
  • Comprehensive Plan References in LDC (LDC 2026): Staff proposed strengthening references; consultants will develop recommendations. Continued to December meeting.
  • 2026 Planning Commission Schedule: Approved unanimously. Note: October 12, 2026 (Columbus Day) may be rescheduled if concerns arise.

Key Outcomes

  • Village Dental: Continued to December 8, 2025 meeting; applicant to provide revised drawings, clarify second-floor use, and propose a reimagined design.
  • District 11: Continued to December 8, 2025 meeting; staff to update text based on public and commission comments.
  • Submittal Requirements Amendment (Ordinance 25-167): Recommended for approval to City Council (6-0).
  • Transfer of Land Amendment (Ordinance 25-168): Recommended for approval to City Council as amended (6-0).
  • Density Discussion: Continued to December meeting for further study.
  • Comp Plan References Discussion: Continued to December meeting pending consultant input.
  • 2026 Schedule: Approved unanimously.
  • Correspondence: Chair Norman reported calls from a Laurel Lake resident (grateful for removed stakes), calls about election impacts, and a Court of Appeals decision praising the Commission's work.

Meeting Transcript

The time is now 7 30 on November the 10th, 2025. And I would like to call this regular meeting of the Hudson Planning Commission to order. This meeting has been duly scheduled and noticed under the Sunshine Law of the Ohio revised code. Our second item of business is roll call, Mr. Sugar, please. Ms. Smith? Here. Mr. Enamorado. Here. Ms. McCoy. Ms. Obert. Here. Mr. Romano? Here. Miss Norman. Here we have a quorum with six of seven of our members present. The third item of business is the swearing in. This is for all persons expecting to deliver information or testimony to the planning commission this evening. I would like to ask you to stand. Please raise your right hand and be sworn in. This includes staff. Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you will give tonight will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth under the penalty of perjury? If so, please say I do. Thank you. You may be seated. I will ask you as you are called up or you're coming to talk to uh planning commission to uh confirm that you've been sworn in. The next item of business is item number four, the approval of the minutes. Um will begin with the minutes of October 13th, 2025. Do the planning commission members have any corrections or additions to bring to staff's attention. I had two on page three. The um second full paragraph down that begins, Mr. Joe Matava. The final line in that sentence says that trash cans will be stored in the existing garage, and I believe that should read new garage. There is a typo in this uh third full paragraph middle line that begins uniqueness of property connection is misspelled. And on page seven, Mr. Innermorato's name was misspelled at the bottom of the page uh in the highlighted paragraph for the motion. That's all that I have. Um if there are no other corrections or comments, I would take a motion to approve is amended. So we have a motion from Mr. Romano. Do we have a second? Second. We have a second. Any further discussion? Mr.

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