Appearance Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-11-13

Meeting Minutes for
 Appearance Commission
 November 13, 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 Naumiak to approve the minutes of the October 9,
 2024 Appearance Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
 Pathak. All members voted aye.

 3) Old Business

 2024-031A – 4409 Golf Road
 Applicant & Owner: Adem Zukanovic
 Request: 1st floor addition

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

 Brian Augustine, the presiding officer, stated that this was a case previously reviewed by
 the Appearance Commission.

 Chairman Lynk asked for clarification on what he mentioned looks like a car port.




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 Commissioner DaMario followed up and asked if there will be four walls enclosing this
 space. Commissioner Maschek explained that it is essentially a screened porch with a
 wall facing Golf Road.

 Commissioner Maschek asked the petitioner if the porch will include any additional
 screening or doors. The petitioner clarified that they will install sliding glass doors to
 enclose the porch addition.

 Commissioner Maschek asked about the strip of red brick on the façade and if it will
 remain. The petitioner clarified that the red strip will be removed and will have matching
 brick throughout the house. Commissioner Maschek inquired about the window on the
 addition and if it will match the existing window, he mentioned that it is an odd place to
 add a window. The petitioner answered that the new windows will match the existing
 window on the same façade.

 Commissioner Klein asked if the petitioner intends to add landscaping, the petitioner
 confirmed that they will.

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

 Motion: Joe Maschek Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0

 4) New Business

 2024-048A –9357 Springfield Avenue
 Applicant: Cristian Gansari
 Owner: Mitchell & Abigail Cooper
 Request: New construction

 Commissioner Maschek asked for clarification on the material around the bay windows
 in the front elevation. The architect representing the homeowners explained that the trim
 will be a trim on the Hardie Board section and on the masonry section it will be a
 limestone material.

 Commissioner Maschek identified a member of the public that wanted to speak about the
 subject case. The neighbors adjacent to 9357 Springfield avenue with the shared
 driveway shared their concerns with new construction affecting s pine tree on their
 property. The Architect clarified all construction will be at least 30 feet from their
 property line and the tree will not be affected.

 Commissioner Klein suggested to the neighbor to contact an Arborist so that additional
 measures be taken to protect the pine tree on their property.



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

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented with the
 understanding that staff will need to approve any final floor plans. The vote was
 unanimous.

 Motion: Thomas DaMario Second: Julie Numiak

 Ayes:7
 Nays:0


 2024-050A – 3801 Kirk Street
 Applicant: Nathan Kriska
 Owner: Eshal Management
 Request: 2nd floor addition

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

 The applicant shared that after reviewing staff comments prior to the meeting, he
 contacted the owners and confirmed that they will address comments by adding windows
 on the east elevation of the addition and changing material from vinyl to Hardie board
 siding.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions for the
 petitioner to add windows on the east elevation and the conversion of vinyl siding to
 cementitious siding or similar material. The vote was unanimous.

 Motion: Thomas DaMario Second: Jay Pathak
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0



 2024-051A – 9900 Gross Point Road
 Applicant: Charlie Springstead
 Owner: SCI Funereal Services, LLC
 Request: New construction

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


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 Commissioner DaMario asked what materials will be used. The applicant mentioned that
 he is not sure what material will be used but assumes some sort of masonry material.

 Chairman Lynk asked if there was another Mausoleum along Skokie Boulevard. The
 applicant confirmed there are more mausoleums further south and explained that the new
 proposed mausoleum will be adjacent to the entrance on Skokie Boulevard.

 Commissioner Maschek commented that there is a row of landscaping along the new
 proposed mausoleum which provides screening to Skokie Boulevard that he would like to
 see stay in place. The applicant explained that they do not have a landscape plan as they
 are awaiting approval, but that they do plan add additional landscape where possible. The
 applicant explained that there are limitations for landscaping are within the property itself
 due to the use of the land, but there is the opportunity for additional landscaping on the
 border of the property to provide screening to the mausoleum.

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

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



 5) Public Comment

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

 6) Adjournment

 Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM

Respectfully Submitted

Jose Acosta,
Planning Coordinator




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