Hudson Board Reviews Pool Variance for Barlow Road Property

HUDSON, OH — The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals met Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, to consider a variance request for 1795 Barlow Road. Property owners Rachel Matson and Mario Iacano seek permission to place an in-ground pool in their side yard, a deviation from the city's Land Development Code.

The code generally prohibits accessory structures in side yards and requires pools to be located behind the main house. The applicants, represented by Scott Laing of Solon, are requesting two specific variances. The first would allow the pool, an accessory structure, in the side yard, contrary to section 1206.03(d)(3) of the code. The second variance seeks to permit the pool in the side yard, overriding section 1206.03(f)(1) which mandates pools be placed to the rear of the principal structure.

The property is located in District 3, an Outer Village Residential Neighborhood. The board reviewed a staff report for the property, identified as Exhibit 26-1077. Such variances are typically granted when strict adherence to the code creates an undue hardship for the owner and the proposed deviation does not harm public welfare or the neighborhood's character.

Minutes and further documentation regarding the variance request and board proceedings are available on the City of Hudson's official website. The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will continue to address zoning and building code matters affecting properties throughout Hudson at future meetings.