Appearance Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-12-11

Meeting Minutes for
 Appearance Commission
 December 11, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Skokie Village Hall | 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL 60077 | Council Chambers
 Members Present: Michael Lynk, Chair
 Thomas DaMario, Vice Chair
 Joe Maschek
 Julie Naumiak
 Jay Pathak
 Archana Shah
 Maryjane Klein
 Members Absent:
 Presiding Officer: Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator
 Staff Present: Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator
 Others Present:


 1) Time Meeting was Called to Order/Declaration of Quorum

 A quorum being present, Chairman Lynk called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

 2) Approval of Meeting Minutes

 A motion was made by Commissioner Maschek to approve the minutes of the November
 13, 2024 Appearance Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
 DaMario. All members voted aye with one absence.

 3) Old Business

 2024-030A – 7701 Laramie Avenue (Residential)
 Applicant: David Ansani
 Owner: Jinder Singh
 Request: 2nd floor addition

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.

 The petitioner reminded the Commissioners of the previous Appearance Commission
 meeting where they had commented that they would like to see a mix of Hardie Board
 material and brick on the building façade rather than the predominantly brick elevation
 that was previously proposed. The petitioner clarified that they will now be using brick
 for the first floor and a six (6) inch Hardie Board cementitious siding for the 2nd floor



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 Chairman Lynk asked to clarify that although the renderings and elevations being
 presented before the Commission do not show first-floor brick and second floor Hardie
 board being proposed, that this will be the case for their proposal. The petitioner confirms
 that this is accurate.

 Chairman Lynk asked the petitioner if the proposed brick on the addition will match the
 existing brick. The petitioner confirmed that they will match the existing brick.

 Commissioner DaMario requested to see a sample of the Hardie Board material being
 used for the proposal. Chairman Lynk asked the petitioner to clarify what color will be
 used for the Hardie Board Material since the rendering appears to be a yellow color. The
 petitioner clarified that they will be using more of a white color. Commissioner Maschek
 asked to clarify if the Hardie board material will have a wood finish as stated in the
 submittals. The petitioner confirms this to be accurate.

 Commissioner Maschek commented that this proposal is an improvement from their
 previous submittal and is glad to see that the petitioner took into consideration staff
 comments.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness with the provision that the
 first floor be entirely brick material and second floor be composed of fiber cement lap
 siding in the Sherwin-Williams “Snow White” color. The vote was unanimous with one
 absence.

 Motion: Thomas DaMario Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 1

 4) New Business

 2024-052A – 5047 Culver Street (Residential)
 Applicant & Owner: Joseph Kirsch
 Request: 2nd floor addition

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.

 Brian Augustine, the presiding officer, clarified the location of the proposed addition for
 the Commissioners.

 Chairman Lynk asked the petitioner if they will be matching existing siding. The
 petitioner clarified that the image they were looking at was a rendering and the existing
 façade contains a “yellow-ish” brick and a white siding.




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 Commissioner DaMario asked if the façade will be painted a different color based on the
 rendering provided. The petitioner clarified that they will stain the brick as it is healthier
 for the brick and will be replacing all of the siding.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. The vote was
 unanimous with one absence.

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Jay Pathak

 Ayes:6
 Nays:0
 Absent: 1


 2024-053A – 4609 Elm Terrace (Residential)
 Applicant: Danielle Scaccia of Archadeck of Chicagoland
 Owner: Susan Phillips
 Request: 1st floor addition

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.

 Chairman Lynk asked to clarify if the section of the elevations with the four windows is
 the extent of the addition. The petitioner confirmed this to be accurate.

 Chairman Lynk also asked the petitioner if they will be matching existing material. The
 petitioner confirmed that they will use cedar lap siding and will stain the siding to match
 the existing color.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. The vote was
 unanimous.

 Motion: Archana Shah Second: Julie Naumiak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0



 2024-054A – 5011 Estes Avenue (Residential)
 Applicant & Owner: Admir Rosic
 Request: 2nd floor addition

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.


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 Commissioner Maschek continued with the motion granting the Certificate of
 Appropriateness given there was no comment from the Commission.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. The vote was
 unanimous.

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Archana Shah
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0



 2024-055A – 50 Williamsburg Road (Residential)
 Applicant: Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects, Mark Melvin
 Owner: Scott Cooper & Mutsuko Sugita
 Request: 1st and 2nd floor addition

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.

 The petitioner explained that they proposed to include a significant amount of masonry
 on the east elevation behind the existing chimney to conform with the 51% masonry
 requirement.

 Commissioner Maschek commented that he agrees with the proposal and thinks it is a
 good solution to meet the masonry requirement.

 Commissioner Naumiak commented that she is not in favor of the solar panels on the
 south elevation. The presiding officer, Mr. Brian Augustine, commented that the
 petitioner could have submitted materials not showing the solar panels and then applied
 for a permit and they would still be allowable, clarifying that the solar panels are not in
 the purview of the Appearance Commission.

 Commissioner Maschek asked if the brick will match the current existing brick color. The
 petitioner confirmed that the addition will match the existing color.

 Chairman Lynk asked if the proposed masonry on the east elevation was a response to the
 51 % masonry requirement and comments that he would rather see the previous proposal
 with less brick shown on the east elevation.

 The Commissioners discussed the location of the brick on the east elevation and many
 Commissioners questioned why masonry is not proposed along the first floor instead. The
 petitioner explained that it ultimately was a stylistic choice and it brought in to question
 the layout of the rear elevation.



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 Commissioner DaMario asked if the proposed added masonry is on the same plane as the
 existing. The petitioner clarified that the masonry is proud about 3 inches from the
 façade.

 The petitioner added that their neighborhood is supportive of their proposal.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as revised and resubmitted.
 The vote was unanimous.

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Maryjane Klein
 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 1




 2024-056A – 4919 Main Street (Non-residential)
 Applicant: Pickledilly LLC
 Owner: 4820 & 4910 LTD
 Request: Signage

 Discussion and Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.

 Chairman Lynk asked Brian Augustine, the presiding officer, if he can confirm that staff
 is supportive of the proposal. Mr. Augustine confirmed.

 Chairman Lynk asked for clarification on what the business does. Chris Canning, the
 applicant’s attorney and representative clarified that Pickledilly is an indoor pickleball
 facility. Mr. Canning further mentions that they have been to the Plan Commission for a
 Special Use Permit and have gone to the Village Board of Trustees for approval. Mr.
 Canning also mentions that they will be required be heard before the Zoning Board of
 Appeals due to the size of the signage exceeding what is allowable by the Village of
 Skokie Sign Code.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. The vote was
 unanimous.

 Motion: Julia Naumiak Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0




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 5) Approval of 2025 Appearance Commission Meeting Dates

 Recommendation & Voting

 A motion was made to approve the dates for the 2025 Appearance Commission as
 presented. The vote was unanimous.

 Motion: Julia Naumiak Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0

 6) Public Comment

 There were no members of the public present to provide public comment.

 7) Adjournment

 Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

Respectfully Submitted

Jose Acosta,
Planning Coordinator




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