Appearance Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2026-01-14

Agenda for
 APPEARANCE COMMISSION
 JANUARY 14, 2026 7:30 PM
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street - Council Chambers
 1) Call to Order/Declaration of Quorum

 2) Roll Call

 3) Approval of Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025

 4) Old Business

 a. 2025-025A – 7656 Crawford Ave (Residential)
 Applicant: Nathan Kriska
 Owner: Maria & Daniel Toma Go To
 Request: 2nd Floor Addition (Revision)

 5) New Business

 a. 2026-001A – 8109 Laramie Ave (Residential)
 Applicant: Christopher J. Bremer
 Owner: Mike and Carly Long
 Request: 2nd Floor Addition Go To
 b. 2026-002A – 8049 Kilbourn Ave (Residential)
 Applicant: Nathan Kriska
 Owner: Tamara Andrade and Charles Huth
 Request: 1st Floor Façade Alteration
 Go To

Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Brian Augustine with the
Community Development Department by calling 847-933-8223 or by emailing
publiccomments@skokie.org. All emails and comments submitted will be made public and shared with this
body.

The Village, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities
who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe or participate in this hearing, or who have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village’s ADA coordinator Angel
Schnur at angel.schnur@skokie.org or 847.933.8400.
 6) Public Comment

 7) Communications from Staff

 8) Adjournment


 Next Meeting of the Appearance Commission is on February 11, 2025.




Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Brian Augustine with the
Community Development Department by calling 847-933-8223 or by emailing
publiccomments@skokie.org. All emails and comments submitted will be made public and shared with this
body.

The Village, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities
who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe or participate in this hearing, or who have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village’s ADA coordinator Angel
Schnur at angel.schnur@skokie.org or 847.933.8400.
 Meeting Minutes for
 Appearance Commission
 December 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Skokie Village Hall | 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL 60077 | Council Chambers
 Members Present: Michael Lynk, Chair
 Thomas DaMario, Vice Chair
 Julie Naumiak
 Joe Maschek
 Mark Penning
 Carlos Ruiz
 Jacob Shapiro
 Jay Pathak
 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 Naumiak to approve the minutes of the November
 12h, 2025 Appearance Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
 Pathak. All members voted aye.



 3) New Business

 2025-047A – 5338 Greenwood Street (Residential)
 Applicant: Thomas Michael
 Owner: Paul Ibanez
 Request: 1st floor addition

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

 The Commission appreciated that the addition was set back from the brick facade,
 creating a good visual transition. Commissioner Maschek inquired about the siding on the
 addition over the garage, and the applicant confirmed it was also vinyl siding, explaining
 they had previously converted the original garage to an office. Another Commissioner


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 asked about the exposure size of the siding, which the applicant confirmed was 3.5 inches
 to match the existing double-half siding.

 The Commission found the proposal straightforward and appropriate.

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

 Motion: Jay Pathak Second: Julie Naumiak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0




 2025-048A – 9555 Hamlin Avenue (Residential)
 Applicant: Normandy Remodeling – Racquel Fout
 Owner: Derrick and Felicia Blakley
 Request: 1st Floor Addition

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

 Racquel Fout, architectural designer with Normandy Remodeling, presented a proposal
 for a 100 square foot first-floor addition at the corner of Highland and Golf. The addition
 was designed to expand the kitchen to create more entertaining space and allow for
 appliance upgrades.

 Ms. Fout explained that the 6-foot deep, nearly 16-foot wide one-story addition would be
 constructed off the rear of the home. Two exterior walls would be brick to match the
 existing materials. She noted the home has a unique color scheme with different colors on
 different elevations (north/south sides are blue while east/west sides are green), and the
 small triangular areas above the brick on the addition would be James Hardie siding to
 maintain this pattern. The proposal included white vinyl sliding doors to match the
 existing white vinyl windows.

 The Commission commented that the design made the addition look as though it was
 built with the original house. Commissioner Maschek complimented the draftsmanship of
 the plans for being clear and legible. Commissioner Ruiz asked for clarification on the
 siding.

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



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 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Julie Naumiak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0




 2025-049A – 9050 Keystone Avenue (Residential)
 Applicant: Abigail Randall / Randall Architects
 Owner: Dorado West Trust
 Request: 1st & 2nd Floor Addition

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

 Abby Randall from Randall Architects presented a proposal for a two-story addition on
 the south side yard. The addition was designed to create an "aging in place" bedroom on
 the second floor and a larger office for the owner on the first floor.

 Staff reported that the proposed brick and asphalt shingles on the addition would match
 existing materials, and they had no objections as the addition was designed to look like
 part of the original residence.

 Commissioner Ruiz inquired about the lack of windows on the second floor of the south
 elevation above the bay window. Ms. Randall explained that this wall would be the
 location of the bed's headboard in the bedroom, and the owner had specifically requested
 no windows there. When asked about visibility from the street, she noted that there was
 significant landscaping and the wall was set back approximately 30 feet from the
 property line, limiting its visibility.

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

 Motion: Julie Naumiak Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0




 2025-050A – 9440 Lawler Avenue (Residential)


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 Applicant & Owner: Kathleen & Jospeh Occhipinti
 Request: 1ST Floor Addition

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

 Kathleen Occhipinti, the homeowner, presented plans for a first-floor addition in the rear
 yard that would include both a first floor and basement. Staff noted that the proposed
 bedroom in the basement was prohibited per section 118-50.3 of the Skokie zoning
 ordinance and would need to be removed from the permit submittal.

 Staff recommended cementitious siding and preferred the hip roof option over the gable
 design. Their only other concern was the amount of siding on the north side of the
 addition, where they suggested adding a feature or small transom window to break up the
 wall.

 Discussion ensued about the hip versus gable roof options presented in the plans.
 Commissioner Maschek asked Ms. Occhipinti about her preference, noting that the gable
 design included skylights suggesting a vaulted ceiling. Ms. Occhipinti indicated she was
 considering not having skylights and instead using transom windows over each window.
 The Chair clarified that since the homeowner was not the architect, the discussion about
 technical aspects was difficult.

 It was determined that since the existing bedroom had a flat ceiling rather than a vaulted
 one, the hip roof option might be more appropriate, though the Commission agreed either
 option would be acceptable. The Commission also discussed the staff recommendation
 regarding breaking up the siding on the north wall but determined that since this wall
 faced the neighbor rather than the street and had closets and bedroom space behind it,
 windows would not be practical.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness with the option to build
 either the gabled version or the hip roof version of the submittal, and also the option of
 including some sort of fenestration, transom windows perhaps, on the side elevation at
 the owner's option was made

 Motion: Thomas DaMario Second: Jacob Shapiro
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0



 4) Communication from Staff




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 Staff member Brian Augustine noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be
 on January 14, 2026.

 5) Public Comment

 David Dalka, a resident from 9330 Laurel, addressed several appearance issues in Skokie.
 He presented concerns about:

 1. A property at 3300 Church Street with a damaged garage door
 2. Commonwealth Edison property maintenance issues, particularly poor grass cutting
 leading to invasive weeds
 3. Dead trees along the expressway from Dempster to Golf Road that he believed were
 breeding grounds for rats

 Mr. Dalka expressed frustration with the responsiveness of village departments to these
 concerns and requested that the Appearance Commission take action or send letters to the
 Village Board about these matters.

 The Chair acknowledged that while these were valid appearance concerns, many fell
 under the jurisdiction of other departments such as Property Standards. He promised to
 email the mayor about these issues and recommended continued advocacy, with another
 Commissioner noting that persistence can eventually lead to resolution.

 6) Adjournment

 Before adjourning, the Chair introduced Mark Penning as the incoming chairman of the
 Appearance Commission.

 Meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM


Respectfully Submitted

Brian Augustine,
Zoning Administrator




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MEMORANDUM
Community Development Department

To: Mark Penning, Appearance Commission Chair
 Appearance Commission Members

From: Angel Schnur, Building & Inspection Services Manager
 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator

Date: January 14, 2026

SUBJECT: APPEARANCE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT

Staff offers the following comments on the cases scheduled for the January 14, 2026, Appearance
Commission meeting:

OLD BUSINESS

2025-025A 7656 Crawford Ave (Residential) – This case was originally heard at the July 9,
 2025 Appearance Commission. The applicant was granted a Certificate of
 Appropriateness to construct a second-floor addition. The approved plans showed the
 existing brick on the first floor being stained or painted and the second-floor addition
 having a hardie panel siding.
 The revised proposal shows the north and east elevations of the first floor consisting
 of a thin brick veneer adhered to the existing brick. The north and west elevations of
 the second-floor will consist of a matching thin brick veneer, but over a framed wall.
 The south and west first-floor walls will remain a stained or painted brick. The south
 and west second-floor walls will remain as proposed in the original submittal and
 consist of hardie panel siding.
 Staff is not supportive of the proposed elevation changes for the following reasons:
 1. The applicant would require a waiver from Section 22-63 (53), because thin brick
 does not count towards the 51% minimum masonry requirement for buildings that
 follow the International Residential Code.
 2. The new elevations look incoherent with each floor having two different exterior
 materials.
 Staff is not supportive of the applicant’s request for a waiver from Section 22-63(53)
 and recommends the applicant follow the previously approved elevations.


NEW BUSINESS:

2026-001A 8109 Laramie Ave (Residential) - The applicant is proposing to construct a 450-
 square-foot 2nd floor addition. The addition will be located over the north portion of
 the first floor.



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 Staff has no objections to the proposed elevations. The brick and windows on the
 addition will match the existing materials. The addition has been designed to look
 like as if it was part of the original construction.

2026-002A 8049 Kilbourn Ave (Residential) – The applicant is proposing to convert an attached
 garage, that faces Kilbourn Avenue, to a habitable room and construct a detached
 garage in the rear yard. The detached garage in the rear yard is exempt from
 Appearance Commission review.

 Staff has no objections to the proposed façade changes related to the garage
 conversion. The garage door on the front elevation will be removed and replaced
 with brick and windows to match existing. The glass block windows on the side
 elevation will be removed and a double hung window will be installed.




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 10'-0"



 SEAL DOWN ASPHALT 2'-0"
 SHINGLES
 SEAL DOWN ASPHALT
 SHINGLES
 4'-912"
 ALUMINUM GUTTERS
 & DOWN SPOUTS
 ALUMINUM GUTTERS
 & DOWN SPOUTS


 SECOND FLOOR ADDITION &
 REMODELING TO EXISTING
 ALUMINUM FASCIA & VENTED
 SOFFIT
 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
 53"
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 ALUMINUM FASCIA & VENTED
 FREEZE BOARD SOFFIT 7656 CRAWFORD AVE
 E. E. FREEZE BOARD E. E.
 SKOKIE IL
 LIMESTONE
 THIN BRICK VENEER THIN BRICK VENEER (ADHERED)
 (ADHERED) OVER FRAMED WALL
 OVER FRAMED WALL
 26'-0" 26'-0"
 1'-63 4"
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 NATHAN KRISKA
 3322 DEMPSTER STREET
 SKOKIE, IL 60076
 TEL. 847-983-8383
 9'-012"
 E.
 EX. 4" LIMESTONE SILL EX. 4" LIMESTONE SILL


 NEW THIN BRICK VENEER NEW THIN BRICK VENEER I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 (ADHERED) (ADHERED) WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION
 OVER EXISTING FACE BRICK OVER EXISTING FACE BRICK AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
 BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
 2'-612"
 PREP & INSTALL PER MFR. PREP & INSTALL PER MFR.
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 EAST ELEVATION (CRAWFORD AVE) AND 20" IN WIDTH; SILL HEIGHT NOT GREATER THAN 44" ABOVE FLOOR. NORTH ELEVATION (BRUMMEL ST)
 4 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
 1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
 PROJECT CONSULTANTS

 0 2' 4' 8' 0 2' 4' 8'
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 5 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"



 SEAL DOWN ASPHALT
 SHINGLES


 ALUMINUM GUTTERS
 & DOWN SPOUTS
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 ALUMINUM FASCIA & VENTED
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 ALUMINUM FASCIA & VENTED
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 FREEZE BOARD E. 6" WHITE HORIZONTAL LP E. E.
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 6" WHITE HORIZONTAL LP 6" CORNER BRD
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 EX. 4" LIMESTONE SILL
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 STAIN OR PAINT 6 PERMIT REVISIONS 2 08.29.2025
 DARK BROWN
 2'-612"
 5 PERMIT REVISIONS 1 08.03.2025
 4 PERMIT ISSUE 07.02.2025




 PRINTED: 12/22/2025 21:06:34
 3 APPEARANCE REVIEW 05.30.2025
 2 REVIEW 05.20.2025
 1 PROGRESS 02.28.2025
 3 1 3
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

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 SHEET TITLE

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 PROJECT NUMBER 141
 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N. KRISKA
 WEST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION
 3 2 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER




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 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" DRAWN BY K. KRETOWICZ
 CHECKED BY N. KRISKA
 0 2' 4' 8' 0 2' 4' 8'
 SHEET NUMBER



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 Village of Skokie
 APPEARANCE COMMISSION APPLICATION
 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division
 5127 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077
 Phone 847/933-8223
 The Appearance Commission meets the 2nd Wednesday* of each month at 7:30 p.m.
 *Unless otherwise noted
 Applications will only be accepted in a PDF format.

 12/19/2025
APPLICATION DATE: _____________________________________

APPLICATION TYPE (Please check all that apply):
 New Construction 1st Floor Addition 2nd Floor Addition Façade Signage Other

LAND USE:
 Single Family Residential Multifamily Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Other

 8109 Laramie Ave.
SUBJECT ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

OWNER INFORMATION: Please print legibly.
NAME(S): Mike and Carly Long
ADDRESS: 8109 Laramie Ave. CITY, STATE ZIP: Skokie, IL 60077
PHONE EMAIL

AGENT/PETITIONER INFORMATION (if other than owner):
NAME(S): Christopher J. Bremer DAYTIME PHONE #: ____________________________
ADDRESS: 1033 South Boulevard CITY, STATE ZIP: Oak Park, IL 60302
 ______________________________
EMAIL SIGNATURE: ________
Please submit the following PDFs to appearance@skokie.org to complete your digital-only application:
 1. Elevations, floor plans, and site plans. Scale ¼” = 1’-0” is preferred, but not required. If the file size is greater
 than 5MB, multiple emails are allowed. Ensure “Appearance Commission PDF” and the project’s property
 address are in the subject line of the email. Color elevations or one color rendering is required.
 2. Completed Zoning Information Worksheet (residential projects only)
 3. Photographs (all sides of the subject building and the fronts of neighboring buildings)
 4. Excerpts of brochures and/or cut sheets of new materials and colors proposed for the project. Matching
 existing materials and colors can be confirmed with the submitted photographs.
 5. Plat of Survey
Does your project include a green roof? Yes No X

* If your project includes a green roof you will placed at or near the top of the agenda.


 Fee Schedule
 Residential Site (new) … $100 plus $50.00 per unit
 Non-Residential Site* (new) … $100 plus $50.00 per 1,000 square feet (based on square footage of building)
 * Any non-residentially zoned site (Business, Industrial, Mixed-Use districts)
 Any Other Appearance Review (Additions, Façade, Sign Package, etc.) … $50.00
 If you have already paid for a preliminary plan review there is no charge.
 For Office Use Only:
 2026-001A January 14 2026
 Case Number ____________________________ Meeting Date ________________________________________________
 Acct # NR Amt $ _________________________ Cash / Credit Card/ Check # ____________________________________

 Any required fees or monies owed by the applicant to the Village must be paid as a condition of approval.
VOSDOCS-#149808-v17-Appearance_Commission_Application_form Revised 12/12/24
 LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS AND 1-STORY ADDITION TO
 THE EXISTING 1-STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING
 2-STORY + BASEMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
 AT:
 8109 LARAMIE AVENUE
 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS


 LOCATION MAP DRAWING INDEX


 ISSUED FOR ISSUED FOR
 ISSUED FOR PERMIT:
 APPEARANCE REVIEW: APPEARANCE REVIEW


 12/17/2025 12/19/2025 REV. 1: 1/5/2026
 DWG # DESCRIPTION
 ARCHITECTURAL
 A0-0 COVER SHEET
 A0-1 SITE PLAN, PLAT OF SURVEY
 A0-2 SPECIFICATIONS
 A0-3 SPECIFICATIONS

 D1-1 EXISTING BASEMENT PLAN, FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION
 PLAN, DEMOLITION NOTES
 D1-2 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN, ROOF DEMOLITION
 PLAN, DEMOLITION NOTES
 A1-0 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLANS AND NOTES
 A1-1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN, SECOND FLOOR PLAN, INTERIOR
 DETAILS, NOTES
 A1-2 ROOF PLAN, NOTES
 A2-1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
 A2-2 COLORED ELEVATION, EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS
 A3-1 BUILDING SECTION, WALL SECTION DETAIL
 A4-1 CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES, DOOR SCHEDULE, WINDOW
 SCHEDULE, FINISH SCHEDULE


 MECHANICAL
 M1-1  FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN, SECOND FLOOR
 MECHANICAL PLAN, MECHANICAL SCHEDULE, MECHANICAL
 NOTES


 PLUMBING
 P1-1 PLUMBING DIAGRAMS, PLUMBING NOTES, WATER SERVICE
 FIXTURE UNIT CALCULATION
 PROJECT LOCATION
 ELECTRICAL
 E1-1 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN, SECOND FLOOR
 ELECTRICAL PLAN, NOTES




ABBREVIATIONS LEGEND
 ROOM
 # ROOM NAME/NUMBER TAG NEW PARTITION-
A/C AIR CONDITIONING FD FLOOR DRAIN PT PRESSURE-TREATED
 SEE PLANS FOR TYPE
 _ NOTE TAG
AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR FJ FLOOR JOISTS R RISER
 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
 ### DOOR TAG TO BE REMOVED
BRG BEARING FL FLOOR REQ'D REQUIRED
 XX WINDOW TAG EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
B/ BOTTOM OF HDWD HARDWOOD RO ROUGH OPENING
 TO REMAIN
 XX WALL TYPE
CJ CEILING JOISTS HDWR HARDWARE RR ROOF RAFTERS (See A4-# series dwgs)
 THERMAL INSULATION
CL CENTERLINE HR HOUR SIM SIMILAR
 ELEVATION # CONCRETE
CLG CEILING HT HEIGHT SP SUMP PUMP & PIT W/BACK-UP BATTERY X EXTERIOR
 XX-X ELEVATION TAG
 SHEET # CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
CLO. CLOSET HW HOT WATER STD STANDARD (C.M.U.)

 SECTION #
CONC CONCRETE INT INTERIOR THK THICK MORTAR, GROUT,
 ? SECTION TAG THINSET OR CEMENT •
 -
DIA DIAMETER INSUL INSULATION T TREAD •
 SHEET #
 GYPSUM BOARD • 2014
 •
DIM DIMENSION LVT LUXURY VINYL TILE T/ TOP OF
 DETAIL # PLYWOOD • 2021 (State Required)

DN DOWN MFR MANUFACTURER T&G TONGUE AND GROOVE DETAIL TAG
 DWG # RIGID INSULATION
EA EACH MWK MILLWORK TYP. TYPICAL
 STEEL
 T/ 1st FLOOR
EL ELEVATION MTL METAL UNO UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE EL: +0'-0" ELEVATION TAG/ MARK
 WOOD
EQ EQUAL NIC NOT IN CONTRACT VIF VERIFY IN FIELD # DRAWING REVISION TAG
 WOOD-ROUGH OR FRAMING
EX EXISTING NTS NOT TO SCALE WD WOOD SD
 SMOKE DETECTOR

EXT EXTERIOR OC ON CENTER WH WATER HEATER CO

 COMBINED CARBON
FIN FINISH PL PLATE WIC WALK-IN CLOSET SD
 MONOXIDE & SMOKE DETECTOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
 ROBERT L. MILLER ASSOCIATES
 1021 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE
 HIGHLAND PARK, IL
 60035
 TEL: (847) 707-9180
 LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE: November, 2026


 ARCHITECT'S COVER SHEET, LOCATION
 8109 LARAMIE
 COPYRIGHT 2025: COMPASS
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC EXPRESSLY
 MAP, DRAWING INDEX,
 STATEMENT & SEAL RESERVES ITS COMMON LAW

 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THESE PLANS
 COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPERTY
 RIGHTS IN THESE PLANS. THESE PLANS AVE. ABBREVIATIONS, LEGEND


 compass
 WERE PREPARED UNDER MY ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, CHANGED
 SUPERVISION AND TO THE BEST OF MY OR COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER
 KNOWLEDGE COMPLY TO THE VILLAGE
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 WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE THEY TO BE 3 01-01-26 APPEARANCE
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 184.006081-0001 No. DATE DESCRIPTION
 SKOKIE, IL
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 2 PLAT OF SURVEY
 SCALE: N.T.S.

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 A2-1

 148.32'
 NEW DOWNSPOUT IN EXISTING EXISTING CONCRETE WALK EXISTING WOOD FENCE
 DOWNSPOUT LOCATION AND PATIO TO REMAIN 1
 AREA OF WORK 7'-55
 8"
 MODIFY WOOD FENCE NEW 10'x20' GRAVEL
 EXISTING CONCRETE AROUND PARKING PAD PARKING PAD
 DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN

 25'-23
 8"
 NEW DOWNSPOUT IN EXISTING
 DOWNSPOUT LOCATION

 NEW WOOD GATE

 EXISTING WOOD FENCE




 89'-11"




 16' PUBLIC ALLEY
 EXISTING DOWNSPOUTS




 TWO-WAY TRAFFIC


LARAMIE AVE
 1 BUILDING TO REMAIN 3
 A2-1 ENTRY A2-1


 65.00' 65.00'
 8109 LARAMIE AVE
 NEW DOWNSPOUT FOR 1-STORY 2-STORY + BASEMENT BRICK
 PORTION OF ROOF TO REMAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE




 EXISTING DOWNSPOUTS NO CHANGE TO EXISTING
 TO REMAIN IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OR
 BUILDING COVERAGE

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 A2-1




 148.32'
 1 SITE PLAN
 SCALE: 81" = 1'-0"
 0 2' 4' 8' 16'



 SITE PLAN, PLAT OF
 8109 LARAMIE
 COPYRIGHT 2025: COMPASS
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC EXPRESSLY
 RESERVES ITS COMMON LAW SURVEY
 COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPERTY
 RIGHTS IN THESE PLANS. THESE PLANS AVE.
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 ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, CHANGED
 OR COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER
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 LLC.
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 OWNER AND ARCHITECT ASSUME NO
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 RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF INCORRECT 1 12-17-25 PERMIT
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 design firm registration:
 184.006081-0001 No. DATE DESCRIPTION
 SKOKIE, IL
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 EL: +1'-9" (VIF) EL: +1'-9" (VIF)

 GRADE GRADE
 EL: +0'-0" EL: +0'-0"
 HATCH INDICATES AREA OF HATCH INDICATES AREA OF
 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
 TO REMAIN, TYP. TO REMAIN, TYP.




 4 SOUTH ELEVATION 3 REAR (EAST) ELEVATION
 SCALE: 1 4" = 1'-0" SCALE: 1 4" = 1'-0"

 0 1' 2' 4' 8' 0 1' 2' 4' 8'




 X
 ELEVATION KEY NOTES:

 13 1.  ADD NEW PRE-FINISHED WHITE
 DOWNSPOUT FOR DRAINAGE OF
 13
 REMAINING PORTION OF 1-STORY
 12 ROOF
 ADDITION 12 ADDITION 4 2. INSTALL COMPLETE HEADWALL
 11 FLASHING WHERE NEW SECOND
 11 3 FLOOR EXTERIOR WALLS ABUT
 10 EXISTING ROOF OVER 1-STORY
 BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING HEIGHT PORTION OF HOUSE
 EL: +21'-4" 2 EL: +21'-4"
 3 3. PRE-FINISHED WHITE ALUMINUM
 14 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS
 3 1 4. MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOF OR EQUAL
 9
 AT LOW-PITCH ROOF SADDLE;
 9 ROOFING MATERIAL TO MEET
 8
 MANUFACTURER'S MINIMUM PITCH


 ADDITION ADDITION
 8 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION
 5. INSTALL THROUGH-WALL FLASHING
 7 OVER TOP OF EXISTING MASONRY
 6. CHICAGO COMMON FACE BRICK TO
 A A 7 A B A MATCH EXISTING, WITH MORTAR
 D 6
 JOINT STYLE AND COLOR MATCHING
 9
 6 EXISTING, TYP.
 5 7. 4" HIGH SMOOTH LIMESTONE SILLS
 5 WITH PROJECTIONS AT SIDES OF
 OPENINGS MATCHING EXISTING, TYP.
 T/SECOND FLOOR T/SECOND FLOOR 8. ±2" "FLAT CASINGS" BY PELLA OR
 EL: +10'-11" (VIF) EL: +10'-11" (VIF) PAINTED 1x FLATSTOCK
 BRICKMOULDS TO MATCH EXISTING;
 VERIFY EXISTING TYPE AND SIZE IN
 FIELD
 9. SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE ON A4-1 FOR
 WINDOW ASSEMBLIES
 10. MULL COVER BY PELLA OR PAINTED
 SMOOTH 1x TRIM
 C
 11. PAINTED, SMOOTH 34" THICK FRIEZE
 BOARD TRIM
 12. PAINTED, SMOOTH 1x8 TRIM FASCIA;
 CLAD FASCIA AND FRIEZE BOARD IN
 WHITE ALUMINUM BREAK METAL TO
 MATCH EXISTING DETAIL
 T/FIRST FLOOR T/FIRST FLOOR 13. 30-YEAR GAF "TIMBERLINE" ASPHALT
 EL: +1'-9" (VIF) EL: +1'-9" (VIF) SHINGLES IN PEWTER GRAY TO
 MATCH EXISTING
 GRADE GRADE
 14. EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE
 EL: +0'-0" EL: +0'-0"
 HATCH INDICATES AREA OF HATCH INDICATES AREA OF NET CLEAR OPENING MIN. 5.7 SQUARE
 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION FEET, MIN. 20" WIDE, MIN. 24" HIGH.
 TO REMAIN, TYP. TO REMAIN, TYP. 15. TOOTH-IN BRICK AS REQUIRED
 WHERE WINDOWS ARE REMOVED
 16. REMOVE LIMESTONE SILL; TOOTH-IN
 BRICK AS REQUIRED WHERE SILL IS
 REMOVED




 2 NORTH ELEVATION 1 FRONT (WEST) ELEVATION
 SCALE: 1 4" = 1'-0" SCALE: 1 4" = 1'-0"

 0 1' 2' 4' 8' 0 1' 2' 4' 8'




 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS,
 8109 LARAMIE
 COPYRIGHT 2025: COMPASS
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC EXPRESSLY
 RESERVES ITS COMMON LAW NOTES
 COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPERTY
 RIGHTS IN THESE PLANS. THESE PLANS AVE.
 compass
 ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, CHANGED
 OR COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER
 WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE THEY TO BE
 ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY
 WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC
 EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION AND
 CONSENT OF COMPASS ARCHITECTURE, 2 12-19-25 APPEARANCE

 A2-1
 1033 south boulevard
 LLC.
 oak park, il 60302
 REVIEW
 OWNER AND ARCHITECT ASSUME NO
 773-612-9960
 RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF INCORRECT 1 12-17-25 PERMIT
 SCALE AS A RESULT OF REPRODUCTION.
 design firm registration:
 184.006081-0001 No. DATE DESCRIPTION
 SKOKIE, IL
 7 SIDE (SOUTH) ELEVATION 6 REAR (EAST) ELEVATION 5 SIDE (NORTH) ELEVATION




4 NEIGHBOR TO THE NORTH 3 PROPOSED COLORED FRONT (WEST) ELEVATION 2 EXISTING FRONT (WEST) ELEVATION 1 NEIGHBOR TO THE SOUTH




 PHOTOS OF ELEVATIONS,
 8109 LARAMIE
 COPYRIGHT 2025: COMPASS
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC EXPRESSLY
 RESERVES ITS COMMON LAW COLORED ELEVATION
 COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPERTY
 RIGHTS IN THESE PLANS. THESE PLANS AVE.
 compass
 ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, CHANGED
 OR COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER
 WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE THEY TO BE
 ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY
 WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
 ARCHITECTURE, LLC
 EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION AND
 CONSENT OF COMPASS ARCHITECTURE, 2 12-22-25 APPEARANCE

 A2-2
 1033 south boulevard
 LLC.
 oak park, il 60302
 REVIEW
 OWNER AND ARCHITECT ASSUME NO
 773-612-9960
 RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF INCORRECT 1 12-17-25 PERMIT
 SCALE AS A RESULT OF REPRODUCTION.
 design firm registration:
 184.006081-0001 No. DATE DESCRIPTION
 SKOKIE, IL
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 CONVERT EXISTING
 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY CONVERT EXISTING ATTACHED ATTACHED GARAGE
 TO A BEDROOM
 GARAGE TO A BEDROOM GENERAL DEMOLITION NOTE:
 1. BEFORE ANY DEMOLITION OR EXCAVATION WORK, THE OWNER AGENT OR CONTRACTOR
 SHALL NOTIFY ALL UTILITIES HAVING SERVICE CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE STRUCTURE SUCH &
 &
 AS WATER, ELECTRIC, GAS, SEWER, AND OTHER CONNECTIONS.
 REPLACE A
 2. WHENEVER A STRUCTURE IS DEMOLISHED OR REMOVED, THE PREMISES SHALL BE
 MAINTAINED FREE FROM ALL UNSAFE OR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS BY THE PROPER DETACHED ONE CAR
 REGULATION OF THE LOT, RESTORATION OF ESTABLISHED GRADES AND THE ERECTION OF
 THE NECESSARY RETAINING WALLS AND FENCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF GARAGE w/ 2 CARS
 REPLACE A DETACHED ONE CAR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC OR WORKERS FROM HEALTH OR OTHER HAZARDS INVOLVED
 IN DEMOLITION, MINING AND OTHER PROCESSES AND OPERATIONS. GARAGE

 GARAGE w/ 2 CARS 3. WHERE THE REMOVAL OF ANY MATERIAL WILL CAUSE ON EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST,
 SUCH MATERIAL SHALL BE WET DOWN TO PREVENT THE CREATION OF A NUISANCE.

 4. ALL PARTS OF BUILDING UNDER DEMOLITION, ERECTION OR REPAIR SHALL BE ADEQUATELY
 PROJECT ADDRESS
 8049 KILOURN AVE.
 GARAGE LIGHTED. THE INTENSITY OF FLOOR LIGHTING SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 3 FOOTCANDLES (32.29
 LUX). SKOKIE,IL,60076

 REFERENCE SYMBOLS 5. PROPER PRECAUTIONS SHALL BE TAKEN TO AVOID ALL RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND
 FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY OF WELDING

 8049 KILBOURN AVE. SKOKIE,IL,60076 OR CUTTING OPERATIONS.

 6. MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE DROPPED BY GRAVITY OR THROWN OUTSIDE THE EXTERIOR WALLS
 OF BUILDING DURING DEMOLITION OR REPAIR. WOOD OR METAL CHUTES SHALL BE PROVIDED
 FOR THE REMOVAL OF SUCH MATERIALS.

 7. AFTER DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN UP ENTIRE
 DEBREE.

 8. ADJOINING PROPERTY SHALL BE COMPLETELY PROTECTED FROM ANY DAMAGE INCIDENTAL
 TO THE BUILDING OPERATION WHEN THE OWNER OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY PERMITS FREE
 ACCESS TO THE BUILDING AT ALL REASONABLE TIMES TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY I HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 SAFEGUARDS. WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
 9. ALL FLOOR AND WALL OPENINGS SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH SUBSTANTIAL GUARDRAIL AND KNOWLEDGE AND
 TOE BOARDS. BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE AND THE LAWS OF THE ILLINOIS
 10. ALL CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES TO CONFORM TO OSHA STANDARDS

 11. CONTRACTOR TO KEEP FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON JOB-SITE AS FOLLOWS: WATER: ONE PER
 FLOOR. 2.5 GALLON CAPACITY DRY CHEMICAL: ONE PER FLOOR. 10 LB CAPACITY EFFECTIVE ON
 GLASS A (FLAMMABLE MATERIALS)
 GLASS B (FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS)
 GLASS C (ELECTRICAL FIRES)




 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

 REVISION/ISSUE

 PER
 1MIT 10/28025




 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 SHEET TITLE

 GANARIL INFORMATION & NOTES




 PROJECT NUMBER 0907025

 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N.KRISKA

 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 DRAWN BY E.S.

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 28.68'
 6.99'

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 1.02'
 3.07'
 1.02'


 7.72'




 65.00'
 30.33'




 65.00'
 10.68'
 1 STORY
 BRICK
 RESIDENCE 16.33'
 CONCRETE
 PORCH # 8049
 25.28'
 8.05'
 10.69'
 9.36'
 22.38'

 17.69'
 EXISTING

 13.95'
 CONCRETE
 14.35'
 FRAME
 14.33'
 PATIO
 CONCRETE
 GARAGE
 SIDEWAKE
 DRIVE

 36.72'
 22.37'
 22.00'
 25.63'

 EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWAKE
 LOT 3.36'
 1"
 3'-28



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 SCALE: 1/8" = 1' - 0"

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 LOT
 CONCRETE
 32.70'
 28.68'
 6.99'

 121


 16' PUBLIC ALLEY
 1.02'
 3.07'
 1.02'


 7.72'




 65.00'
 30.33'




 65.00'
 10.68'
 1 STORY
 BRICK
 16.33'
 REVISION/ISSUE
 NEW SIDEWAKE 4'
 3'
 RESIDENCE 22.00' 5' PER
 1MIT 10/28025

 CONCRETE
 PORCH # 8049
 25.28'
 8.05'
 10.69'




 NEW SIDEWAKE
 NEW 2 CARS
 22.00' 22.00' GARAGE DOOR
 17.69'
 EXISTING
 GARAGE
 13.95'
 CONCRETE
 PATIO



 SIDEWAKE
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 SHEET TITLE
 36.72'

 22.00'
 25.63' EXISTING & PROPOSED SITE PLANS


 EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWAKE
 LOT 3.36'
 22.00' 3'



 CONCRETE 122.88' 120 PROJECT NUMBER

 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE

 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
 0907025

 N.KRISKA



 E.S.
 DRAWN BY

 CHECKED BY N.KRISKA
 PROPOSAL SITE PLAN SHEET NUMBER

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 SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0" SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"




 REVISION/ISSUE

 PER
 1MIT 10/28025




 T/ PLATE T/ PLATE
 +8'-10 21" +8'-10 12"




 EXISTING 9'-0" x 8'-0" OVERHEAD EXISTING
 GARAGE DOOR WITH REMOTE. GLASS BLOCK
 TO BE REMOVE. TO BE REMOVE

 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 SHEET TITLE
 EXISTING EXISTING
 BRICK BRICK EXISTING ,DEMOLETION PLANS &
 EXISTING ELEVATIONS
 T/ FOUND. T/ FOUND.
 +0'-6" +0'-6"
 GRADE GRADE
 +0'-0" +0'-0"
 PROJECT NUMBER 0907025

 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N.KRISKA
 EXISTING EXISTING
 FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 DRAWN BY E.S.

 CHECKED BY N.KRISKA


 1 EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION 1 EXISTING SIDE ELEVATION SHEET NUMBER




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 1
 100 CFM
 2" PLYWOOD
 2x6 WOOD STUDS
 w/ 58" DRYWALL
 3'-8"



 2 NEW WINDO
 3' W.x 4'-6" H




 3 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
 SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"




 REVISION/ISSUE

 PER
 1MIT 1/2
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 T/ PLATE T/ PLATE
 +8'-10 21" +8'-10 21"


 3'-0"

 NEW BRICK
 NEW WINDOWS
 4'-2"
 TO MATCH
 36"x50" EXISTING


 EXISTING
 4'-6"
 NEW WINDOWS NO. DESCRIPTION DATE
 BRICK
 36"x50"
 2'-0" 3'-11" 2'-0" SHEET TITLE
 NEW BRICK EXISTING
 TO MATCH BRICK
 EXISTING PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS

 T/ FOUND. T/ FOUND.
 +0'-6" +0'-6"
 GRADE GRADE
 +0'-0" +0'-0" 0907025
 NEW PROJECT NUMBER
 FOUNDATION
 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N.KRISKA
 EXISTING EXISTING
 FOUNDATION FOUNDATION
 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 DRAWN BY E.S.

 1 EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION CHECKED BY N.KRISKA

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Meeting Minutes for
 Appearance Commission
 January 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Skokie Village Hall | 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL 60077 | Council Chambers
 Members Present: Mark Penning, Chair
 Thomas DaMario, Vice Chair
 Julie Naumiak
 Joe Maschek
 Charles Isho
 Carlos Ruiz
 Jacob Shapiro
 Jay Pathak
 Members Absent:
 Presiding Officer: Angel Schnur, Building & Inspection Services
 Manager
 Staff Present: Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator
 Others Present:


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

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

 2) Approval of Meeting Minutes

 Commissioner DaMario noted a discrepancy in the December 10, 2025 minutes. He
 explained that the minutes stated there was one absence for each case, but the tabulation
 showed zero absences. Mr. DaMario indicated that according to his notes, no one was
 absent at the last meeting, with all seven members present and voting. He suggested the
 tabulation was accurate, and the other notation was incorrect.

 A motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2025 meeting with the noted
 qualification was made by Commissioner DaMario and seconded by Commissioner
 Naumiak. The motion passed unanimously with all members voting in favor.


 3) New Business

 2026-001A – 8109 Laramie Ave. (Residential)
 Applicant: Christopher J. Bremer
 Owner: Mike and Carly Long
 Request: 2nd floor addition



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

 Tracy Brewer from Compass Architecture, representing homeowners Mike and Carly
 Long, presented plans for a 450 square foot second floor addition located over the north
 portion of the first floor. The addition would use matching brick, windows, and asphalt
 shingles to make it appear as part of the original construction.

 The homeowners explained that they wanted to maintain the existing look of the house
 while expanding for additional space, as they both work from home. They noted that
 while exact matching brick would be difficult to find, they planned to use reclaimed
 Chicago common brick similar to what they had used for a chimney rebuild about five
 years ago.

 Commissioner DaMario expressed concern about the asymmetry of the existing roof
 above the entry, wondering if it could be made more symmetrical. The architect
 explained that the load-bearing brick wall of the house dictated the positioning.
 Some commissioners suggested adding a pergola, canopy, or soldier course above the
 garage door to break up the large expanse of brick between the garage door and the new
 second-floor windows. After discussion, while some commissioners preferred additions
 to break up the space, others felt the simple design was appropriate for the modest one-
 car garage and the overall style of the home.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented, with the
 suggestion to add some corbelling or a brick soldier course along the eave line following
 the porch or adding some type of additional flourish at the upper window to break up the
 mass. The vote was unanimous.

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Thomas DaMario
 Ayes: 8
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0




 2026-002A – 8049 Kilbourn Ave (Residential)
 Applicant: Nathan Kriska
 Owner: Tamara Andrade and Charles Huth
 Request: 1st Floor Façade Alteration

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

 Nathan Kriska, the architect, presented plans to convert an attached garage facing
 Kilbourn Avenue to a habitable room and construct a detached garage in the rear yard.


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 The proposal included removing the garage door and replacing it with brick and windows
 to match the existing structure.

 Mr. Kriska explained that after searching multiple suppliers, he could not find matching
 brick. Instead, he proposed using stone that would match the existing stonework at the
 front door for the area beneath the window where the garage door had been. He also
 requested a change from the original proposal, eliminating a window on the south
 elevation to accommodate the placement of a bed in what would become a bedroom.

 The Commission discussed details including the width of the window, the addition of a
 stone sill to match existing windows, and plans for landscaping the area where the
 driveway would be removed. The homeowner confirmed they would be adding native
 landscaping to the space.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness with the addition of stone to
 be placed under the front windows and removing the window that was planned for the
 south elevation. The vote was unanimous.

 Motion: Julie Naumiak Second: Thomas DaMario
 Ayes: 8
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0




 4) Old Business

 2025-025A – 7656 Crawford Ave. (Residential)
 Applicant: Nathan Kriska
 Owner: Maria & Daniel Toma
 Request: 2nd Floor (Revision)

 Discussion & Interested Parties
 Staff comments were read into the record.
 Nathan Kriska returned to present revised plans for a second-floor addition that had
 previously been approved by the Commission in July 2025. The original approval
 included staining or painting the existing first-floor brick and adding hardy panel siding
 to the second floor.

 The revised proposal showed thin brick veneer on the north and east elevations of the
 first floor adhered to the existing brick, with matching thin brick veneer on the north and
 west elevations of the second floor over a framed wall. The south and west first-floor
 walls would remain stained or painted brick, while the south and west second-floor walls
 would remain hardy panel siding as originally approved.


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 Staff expressed concerns about the revised proposal, noting that thin brick does not count
 toward the 51% minimum masonry requirement in the building code, and that the new
 elevations appeared incoherent with different exterior materials on each floor.

 Mr. Kriska explained that the homeowner wanted a more cohesive look on the street-
 facing elevations, and the thin brick would provide a uniform appearance. He also noted
 that some windows had been enlarged, which would require infill that wouldn't match the
 existing brick texture.

 The Commission discussed several aspects of the proposal:
 ● The need to wrap the thin brick around corners for a cohesive appearance,
 particularly on the south elevation which is highly visible when approaching from
 Howard Street
 ● The durability and installation method of thin brick veneer
 ● The front door design and the possibility of centering it with two sidelights
 ● The redesigned entrance stoop and stone treatment
 ● Using narrower profile hardy board siding on the rear elevations to better
 complement the brick scale

 After extensive discussion, the Commission reached a consensus on several
 modifications to the proposal.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented with the thin
 brick as proposed on the north and east elevation and on the second floor of the south
 elevation, with Hardy allowed on the west elevation with a thinner profile more in
 keeping with the brick size. The motion included requirements for a larger stoop
 matching the stone elevation, a brick between the veneer brick and the existing brick on
 the south elevation, and a door more in keeping with the style of the house. The vote was
 unanimous with one absence.

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Charles Isho
 Ayes: 8
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0


 5) Communication from Staff


 6) Public Comment

 David Dalka of 9003 Laurel Avenue spoke, requesting that the Commission's scope be
 expanded to include property standards issues. He expressed concerns about poorly
 maintained buildings in the village and specific issues with neighboring properties. He
 presented photos of properties he considered problematic and suggested that the


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 Commission had the expertise to address these matters if given the authority by village
 leadership.

 The Chairman advised that Mr. Dalka would be contacted by the appropriate Village staff
 members.


 7) Adjourn

 Motion to Adjourn was made by Commissioner Naumiak and seconded by
 Commissioner Shapiro. The motion passed unanimously.

 Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM


Respectfully Submitted

Jose Acosta,
Planning Coordinator




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