Appearance Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2013-06-12

MEMORANDUM
Community Development Department


To: Michael Lynk, Chairman
 and Appearance Commission Members

From: Peter Peyer, Community Development Director
 Carrie Haberstich, Planner
 Nathan Kriska, Building and Zoning Supervisor
 Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator

Date: June 7, 2013

SUBJECT: APPEARANCE COMMISSION/CASE SUBMITTAL –
 STAFF REPORT

Staff offers the following comments on the cases scheduled for the June 12th Appearance
Commission meeting:


RESIDENTIAL REQUESTS

2013-022A (8414 Monticello) Staff has no objections with the overall design; however,
 consistency among the window details is recommended, as the proposed windows
 have muntins and the existing windows do not.

2013-023A (8306 Ridgeway) Staff has no objections with the overall design; however, centering
 the proposed window in the gable and wider corner boards are recommended. A
 variation for a reduction in the side yard setback is required. In addition, the
 impermeable surface area is exceeded. The owner could remove the existing non-
 conforming shed in an effort to meet the impermeable surface requirements
 (preferred) or request another variation (not recommended).

2013-024A (4928 Fargo) Staff has no objections with the overall design; however, it is
 recommended that the laundry room window be shifted to be centered on the sink or
 be replaced with 2 smaller windows similar to the existing first floor bathroom
 window (to avoid seeing the back of a washing machine through the window). In
 addition, a narrower reveal of the siding and existing dormer is recommended. The
 owner’s request to construct a room addition resulting in a 3-foot side west side yard
 and a 63.2% coverage by impermeable surfaces, rather than the 4-foot minimum and
 50% maximum as required by the Zoning Chapter of the Skokie Village Code, was
 approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 5.




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2013-025A (4261 Lee) Staff has no objections with the overall design; however, the petitioner
 should clarify whether or not a sliding patio door is being provided to the master
 bedroom balcony.

2013-026A (9320 Springfield) Staff has concerns regarding the mass, proportions, fenestration/
 window styles, and the overall style in relation to the neighboring homes. Technical
 items to note are a maximum of 40% impermeable surface in the front yard, no
 bedrooms are allowed in the basement, and the petitioner needs to provide the front
 yard setbacks of neighboring homes to determine the front yard setback for the
 subject property.


COMMERCIAL REQUEST

2013-027A (7711 Gross Point) Staff would recommend more interest in the design of all 4
 facades, and especially the Howard Street façade and the view into the loading dock
 area. An architectural feature such as a screen wall at the southeast corner of the
 building and/or substantial landscaping adjacent to the loading dock driveway is
 recommended. In addition, a darker color band along the base of the building to
 anchor the building to the ground and awnings added to the entrance features to
 provide additional depth to this large building should be considered.

 Images of similar buildings that include features the Appearance Commission should
 consider for this proposal will be provided at the meeting.

 The petitioner submitted a preliminary plan review application, so various Village
 departments are providing comment on the overall development.




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