Zoning Board of Appeals — Skokie, IL
Date: 2025-09-17

Agenda for
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
 SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 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 August 20, 2025

 4) Old Business

 5) New Business

 a. 4144 Enfield Avenue
 • 2025-06Z: Side Yard Variation
 A request for a variation to construct a carport addition resulting in a 3-
 foot east side yard rather than the 6-foot minimum as required by Section
 118-124(6)a.

 6) Public Comment

 7) Communications from Staff

 8) Adjournment


Next Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for October 15, 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.
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 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
 Date: August 20, 2025
 Village of Skokie, Council Chambers


ZBA MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian O’Donnell - Chair
 Nicholas Werth- Vice-Chair
 Sean Arden, Elaine Jacobson,
 Sharon Roos-Kirkpatrick,
 David Putrus, David Solovy and
 Jay S. Trivedi

ZBA MEMBER ABSENT: Israel Pollack


STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corporation Council,
 Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator, and
 Marlene Bargamian, Administrative Asst.


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair O’Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.

(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2025 meeting was made by ZBA
 member Jacobson and seconded by ZBA member Roos-Kirkpatrick.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote in unison

(III) RULING ON NOTICE
 Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski announced that notice was proper and correct.


(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION

 Case 2025-05Z – 4409 Golf Road
 A variation request from Adem Zukanovic, Sadina Zukanovic, Lejla Zukanovic, and
 Naid Zukanovic to construct an addition resulting in a 4-foot west side yard rather than
 the 6-foot minimum as required by §118-124(6) of the Skokie Village Code in an R1
 Single-Family zoning district,
 PIN: 10-14-414-001-0000

 Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator requested that the staff report be entered into the
 record. He summarized the request for the 152-square foot addition on the west side



# 628490 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes August 20, 2025
 DRAFT/ NOT APPROVED

 aligning with the north wall resulting in a 4-foot side yard rather than the 6-foot
 minimum. The west & south sides will be open or made of glass.

 As was mentioned in the petitioner’s statement, the neighboring property at 4417 Golf
 Road has a 4-foot east side yard for comparison. Mr. Augustine stated that the home at
 4417 Golf Road was built in 1955 and the site plan shows a 5-ft east side yard and a 6-ft
 west side yard. The building, however, was not built to the approved site plan. In 2006,
 an addition was constructed with a 6-ft east side yard, which meets the current zoning
 regulations.

 The petitioners received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Appearance
 Commission on November 13, 2024. Staff is not in support of this request as there are
 numerous options to construct this addition that would meet side yard regulations.

 Ms. Sadina Zukanovic, property owner and petitioner spoke of living on a busy & noisy
 street across from Dunkin’ Donuts & the parking lot, the Charcoal Oven restaurant, and
 the hospital at the end of the block. They would like to enjoy the property with a covered
 patio as an extension of their dining room. Without a variance, being confined to a 9-ft
 area is too small to accommodate entertaining with friends and family. Two feet does
 make a difference. They plan to match the existing roof of the house.

 Chairman O’Donnell wanted confirmation from staff that this property is not a sub-
 standard lot. Mr. Augustine stated that there are no unique characteristics about the
 property.

 David Solovy inquired of staff the reason for denial of the request. Mr. Augustine
 answered that the majority of the findings do not meet hardship prerequisites.

 Jay Trivedi asked the about the fire safety recommendation of distance between houses.
 Staff stated that buildings can be built 3 feet from each other but the standard setback in
 an R1 residential district is 6 feet.

 Sean Arden stated that the proposed covered patio doesn’t look bad and would not look
 out of place. He commented that it is nice to enjoy the outdoors and living on busy Golf
 Road he could understand their request. He also asked if there were any neighbor
 complaints.

 Nick Werth asked if they considered constructing the addition at the rear of the house.
 Ms. Zukanovic answered that 2 bedrooms face the rear yard and she doesn’t want the
 entry to the patio walking through bedrooms.

 Chairman O’Donnell asked how long they have lived in the house. Ms. Zukanovic stated
 that they are living in this house for eleven years. They previously had a house on the
 7300 block of Kildare and decided to move back to their home country; her kids weren’t
 happy there so they moved back to Skokie.

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 Sharon Roos-Kirkpatrick asked if the neighbors had any questions. Ms. Zukanovic stated
 that they have been planning this addition for 1 ½ years and the neighbors have been
 informed and are excited for them.

 In closing, Ms. Zukanovic thanked the board for their time and hopefully an approval.

 Chairman O’Donnell commented that each case should be judged by its own merits but
 also, they must be careful not to set a precedent.

 Staff had nothing more to add.


(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
 A motion was made to grant the request to construct an addition resulting in a 4-foot west
 side yard instead of the required 6-foot minimum.

 Motion: Arden Second: Putrus

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 3 (Solovy, Werth, & O’Donnell)

 A covenant is required.


(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 The September 3, 2025 meeting has been cancelled due to lack of cases but there will be
 a meeting on September 17, 2025.

 All welcomed Jay S. Trivedi as the newest member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
 Congratulations and fond farewells were given to me on my upcoming retirement after
 26+ years with the Village of Skokie; 16 years as meeting coordinator.


(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair O’Donnell adjourned the meeting at 8:01 PM.


Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bargamian,
Administrative Assistant




# 628490 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes August 20, 2025
STAFF REPORT 2025-06Z: Variation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 17, 2025


To: Brian O’Donnell, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Brian J. Augustine, Zoning Administrator
Re: 4144 Enfield Ave – Side Yard Variation


 General Information
 Location 4144 Enfield Avenue
 Request Variation in order to construct a carport resulting in a 3-foot east
 side yard
 Zoning Requirement 6-foot minimum side yard (118-124(6)a.)
 Petitioner Rafi & Cynthia Nissum
 Existing Zoning & R1 Single-Family – Detached residence
 Land Use
 North R1 Single-Family – Detached residences
 South R1 Single-Family – Detached residences
 East R1 Single-Family – Detached residences
 West R1 Single-Family – Detached residences

SITE INFORMATION
 • The house was constructed in 1958.
 • The site does not abut a public alley.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a variation in order to construct a carport addition resulting in a
3.0-foot east side yard rather than the 6-foot minimum.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The Appearance Commission will be required to review the applicant’s proposal because of
addition on the west side of the home and the changes made to the front elevation.




ZBA Staff Report for 2025-6Z – 4144 Enfield Ave – Doc 631869
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent divisions and departments.
Based on the proposed Findings of Fact, Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to
construct a carport addition resulting in a 3-foot east side yard be granted.
Staff is supportive of the petitioner’s request for several reasons. In 1962 the Zoning Board
of Appeals granted a variation at this site to construct an attached garage that was never
constructed. The garage was approved to be 15 feet from the front lot line and 3 feet from
the east side lot line. The current petitioner is only asking for a variance from the side yard
requirement, not the front yard.
The proposed carport will be 9’9” x 23’4” and will be located on the east side of the home.
The carport will be open on three sides and will meet district height regulations. This is the
only location covered parking can be installed on the property without violating
impermeable surface regulations. This is the most viable area to install covered parking.
Staff was not able to verify all of the setbacks of the addresses listed on the petitioner’s
statement. Staff did confirm that a variation was granted on the same block as the
applicant in 2009. 4122 Enfield Ave was approved to construct a carport with a 4.5-foot
west side yard.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Findings of Fact for 2025-06Z
2. Application for 2025-06Z
3. Petitioner Statement
4. Plat of Survey for 4414 Enfield Ave
5. Site Plan and plans for 4414 Enfield Ave
6. Photographs of 4414 Enfield Ave
7. Aerial and Zoning Map, printed August 8, 2025
8. Packet for ZBA Case 62-57Z
9. Affidavit of Public Notice
10. Certificate of Publication
11. Photograph of sign posted at 4414 Enfield Ave




ZBA Staff Report for 2025-6Z – 4144 Enfield Ave – Doc 631869
Proposed Findings of Fact 2025-06Z: Variation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 17, 2025


 1 Consideration Limitation on the use of the property due to physical, topographical, and
 geologic features.
 Finding There are limitations on the property to construct covered parking. A
 detached garage could be constructed in rear yard, but impermeable
 surfaces regulations most likely be violated.
 2 Consideration The applicant can demonstrate that without a variance there can be no
 reasonable use of the property.
 Finding The applicant cannot demonstrate that without a variance there can be no
 reasonable use of the property. The site has provided open parking since
 the time the home was built.
 3 Consideration The granting of the variance is not based solely on economic reasons.
 Finding The granting of the variance does not appear to be based solely on
 economic reasons.
 4 Consideration The necessity for the variance was not created by the property owner.
 Finding The necessity for the variance appears to be created by the property owner
 as they are proposing to construct the carport into the required side yard.
 5 Consideration The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to allow
 reasonable use of the property.
 Finding The request appears to be the minimum necessary to construct any type of
 covered parking on site.
 6 Consideration The granting of the variance will not be injurious to the public health,
 safety, or welfare.
 Finding The granting of the variance will not be injurious to public health, safety or
 welfare as the proposed carport addition will have to be constructed per
 building code regulations.
 7 Consideration The property subject to the variance request possesses one or more unique
 characteristics generally not applicable to similarly situated properties

 Finding The subject property does not abut an alley and was granted a variation in
 1962 to construct an attached garage addition with a 3-foot east side yard
 and a 15-foot front yard.




ZBA Staff Report for 2025-6Z – 4144 Enfield Ave – Doc 631869
 Office Use Only
Petition for Variance CC™L'\'!TY DEVELOPMENT
 D£rARTi,;£NT Case Number: ^^fe?^/S" 06 ^
VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
 Filing fee: _^f^n .^f)
Community Development Department Recording fee: 7f}./W
Building and Zoning Division Ai
5127 Oakton Street • Skokie, IL 60077
Phone (847) 933-8223 • Fax (847) 933-82^0
 FLANN^G C;V;S!OM

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETE TO PROCESS APPLICATION

Address of Property 4U4 Enfield Ave- Zoning
Owners of Property Rati Nisslm, Cynthia Nissim
 (Titleholders, Trust Number and Beneficiaries, Corporation, etc.

Petitioners (if other than owners)
Petitioners'Address 4151 Enfield Ave^ phon
City, State, Zip SkokieJL 60076 Fax
Email Addre
Existing Use of Lot Single family home Proposed Request same
All P.I.N. # 10-1 5-424-073-0000

 See survey
 x Attach Legal Description of Property (from Title Policy or Plat of Survey)



List all aspects of the proposed development that do not conform to the requirements of the Village of Skokie Code.

Code Section Code Requirement Requested Variation
 118-111-(6) MIN. SIDE YARD SIDE YARD TO BE 3'
 NO LESS THAN 6' TOFITACARPORT
 9' - 6" MIN




PETITIONER STATEMENT (please type on a separate sheet of paper)
In order to be granted a variance your request must be consistent with the following findings:

1. There is a limitation on use of the property due to physical, topographical, and geologic features.
2. Without a variance there can be no reasonable use of the property.
3. The request is not based solely on economic reasons.

4. The property owner did not create the necessity for the variance.

5. The request is the minimum variance necessary to allow reasonable use of the property.
6. The request will not be injurious to public health, safety or welfare.

7. The subject site possesses one or more unique characteristics generally not applicable to similarly situated properties.



Any required fees or monies owed by the applicant to the Village must be paid as a condition of approval.

VOSDOCS-#187565-v13-Vanation Petition Revised 3/3/2020
 THE LEGAL TITLEHOLDER MUST SIGN THIS PETITION. Where the property is held in trust, the trust officer must
 sign the petition and include a letter naming all beneficiaries of the trust and authorizing the beneficiaries to act on the
 matters related to this petition. The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that all documentation submitted with this
application become public records and may be viewed by the public. The undersigned understands and agrees that if
a Variance is granted to this application, the building permit, where applicable, must be issued in the name of the
Owner(s) listed below, the Variation and any conditions contained therein, will be recorded at the petitioner's expense
in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Cook County, and failure to comply with any and all terms and conditions of
the Variation will cause to initiate hearings to consider revocation of the Variation, as \yell as any related occupancy
 permit and /or business license, as provided for in the Village of Skokie Code.j;

 Owner's Namefs) RAFI NtSSIM _Dated Signature(s)^
 CYNTHIA NISSIM _ 4^/^ ~7l^^^
 4144ENFIELDAVE.
Address(es) 4144 phone
 ENRELD AVE. _ phone 8X7 87-
 SKOKIE, il 60076 Fax
Agent or Attorney Information

 Name Firm

Address ...._ Phone

 Fax


 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
 Current proof of ownership - current title policy or tract search AND last paid property tax bill
 D If legal title is in trust, the names of the beneficiaries
 D If legal title is in a corporation, the names of the principal officers and directors
 D Length of time title has been held as represented
 Letter of authorization from the titleholder - when someone other than the owner (or beneficiaries) or the
 owner's attorney presents the principle testimony at the public hearing
 Petitioner Statement
 Photographs of the general area or parcel
 Check made payable to "Village of Skokie" for current recording fee plus $400 for each variation requested


 case Continuation fee: 50% of original fee, if requested by or due to petitioner's lack of preparation
 Zoning Information Worksheet (if variation involves building coverage, impermeable surfaces or FAR)
 Parking evaluation from the Engineering Division (parking variations only)
 Proof that all principal and accessory buildings are on one lot with one single tax property identification
 number (PIN) or that tax consolidation has been applied for.


 3-11"x17" (or smaller) copies:
 A plat of survey by an Illinois Licensed Surveyor accurately reflecting all site improvements and easements
 (dated less than 2 years from application, no reduced copies/must be to scale)
 Site & Floor plans drawn to scale showing buildings and improvements with all pertinent dimensions noted
 1 full size plan and 3-11 "x17"

 Landscape plan showing location, types, and sizes of all existing and proposed landscape items (Required for
 all variations except variations at detached or 2-unit multifamily residences)

 NOTE: Evidence of notice to surrounding taxpayers of record within 250 feet of the subject site and other occupants of the subject site
 will be required by Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. The notice shall be delivered not more than 45 days nor less than 15 days
 prior to the hearing. It is recommended that the notice list be reviewed by Staff at least 17 days prior to the public hearing.
 Skokie is not responsible for an incomplete or incorrect notice.




VOSDOCS-#187565-v13-Variation Petition Revised 3/3/2020
 PETITIONER STATEMENT- NISSIM
 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4144 ENFIELD AVE.

1) Due to existing side yard setback/ there is not enough room to build
 a carport. The variance is needed to build a carport that will cover the
 vehicle.
2) Would not have enough roof coverage for vehicle.
3) The request is not based on economic reasons. Our daughter and her
 husband are raising a family of three young children and need the
 additional space.
 More room is needed for people to open the doors of the car to get in and
 out and to carry things such as groceries (and children) to and from the car.
 More protection Is needed for people and the vehicle in snowy/ rainy/ and
 windy weather. The covered carport and the extra space will be helpful for
 all of this.
 We have been living in Skokie for 27 years and our daughter lives across
 the street from us. We bought the house 8 years ago so that our daughter
 and her family could be close to us.
4) We bought the house this way and did not create the necessity for a
 variance.

5) Requesting a 3-ft. side yard variance in order to accommodate a 9.5 ft
  carport.
6) The added space would not be injurious to anyone.
  There is open land on the outer edge of the concrete driveway.
7) Subject site is compatible with other homes on the block and neighborhood.
  (See attached photos.)
From: Rafi Nissim March 5/ 2024
 4144 Enfield Ave.
 SkokieJL 60076
Phone: 847.877.7951
Email: ratinissim(a)gmail.com


Att.: Brian Augustine
 Village ofSkokie
Email: Brian.Augustine@skokie.org


Regarding Building a Carport:
I checked some houses in the area to see how far their garage or carport was
  from house to house.
Here are the addresses that I checked in the area:
Keeler Ave. - 9114, 9115, 9128,9125,9132
Kedvale Ave. - 9215, 9225, 9336,9414, 9419, 9418


I would like to expand the carport all the way to the end of the concrete, more
  or less.




 Thank you/
 Rafi Nissim
 GENERAL NOTES
 ADDITION NEW KITCHEN
 4144 ENFIELD AVE. SKOKIE, IL, 60076 ADDITION NEW
 KITCHEN
 PROJECT ADDRESS
 4144 ENFIELD AVE.
 SKOKIE, IL,60076




 I HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
 KNOWLEDGE AND
 BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIEANDTHE LAWS OF THE
 ILLINOIS




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 INDEX OF DRAWINGS




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 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 SHEET TITLE

 DRAWINGS




 PROJECT NUMBER 022524

 PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N
 K.RISKA

 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 DRAWN BY E.S.

 CHECKED BY N
 K.RISKA

 SHEET NUMBER




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 PROJECT ADDRESS
 4144 ENFIELD AVE.
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 LOT LOT
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 LOT CON.
 PATIO
 LOT CON.
 PATIO
 I HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
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 BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE



 28 LOWER
 28 LOWER
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIEANDTHE LAWS OF THE
 ILLINOIS




 132.01' 132.01'
 LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY
 15.65' 15.65'
 11.00' 11.00'

 28.34' 28.34'
 5.03' 5.03'




 132.01' 132.01'
 3.51'
 1.05'
 LOT 3.51'
 1.05'
 LOT
 SIDEWALK
 18.64'
 26.35' 31 SIDEWALK
 26.35' 31



 PART OF LOT 30 NOT INCLUDED PART OF LOT 30 NOT INCLUDED
 EAST LINE OF LOT 30 EAST LINE OF LOT 30
 CON. CON.
 6'-0" 1.65' 3' OPEN 1.65'
 PORCH
 41.50'


 CON. OPEN

 23'-4"
 23.33' 23.33' 23.33'
 PORCH
 23'-4"
 PATIO




 LOT 6'-0"
 LOT 15.60 26.73' 12.56'
 3'

 29 9'-7" 26'-9" 9'-9"
 29
 CON. DRIVEWAY CON. DRIVEWAY
 46'-1"




 SIDEWALK SIDEWALK
 25.15 25.84' 25.15


 CON. CON.
 REVISION/ISSUE

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 CONCRETE SIDEWALK
 55.00' CONCRETE SIDEWALK CONCRETE SIDEWALK
 55.00' CONCRETE SIDEWALK




 CON. DRIVEWAY CON. DRIVEWAY
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 SHEET TITLE

 DRAWINGS




 PROJECT NUMBER 022524


 ENFIELD AVENUE ENFIELD AVENUE PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE

 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
 N
 K.RISKA



 DRAWN BY E.S.

 EXISTING SITE PLAN EXISTING SITE PLAN CHECKED BY N
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 N SCALE: 1" = 15' - 0" N SCALE: 1" = 15' - 0" SHEET NUMBER




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 WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
 KNOWLEDGE AND
 BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS




 CON. DRIVEWAY CON. DRIVEWAY
 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIEANDTHE LAWS OF THE
 ILLINOIS




 CON. SIDEWALK CON. SIDEWALK

 26'-9"


 2 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN 1 EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"




 NEW CON. SIDEWALK
 1"
 7'-92
 9'-7"
 CONC. PIER
 10" 42" DEEP (HT.)
 T.O.F.: 0'-6" 9'-7"
 W. POST
 6X6


 4'-6" 28'-5"
 10" CONC.
 FOUNDATION FOUNDATION
 12" DEEP (HT.) 5'-0"




 11'-6"



 CONC. PIER
 42" DEEP (HT.) REVISION/ISSUE

 PERM
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 1" 1"




 NEW CON. DRIVEWAY
 23'-104 UNEXCAVATED 23'-104 1"
 23'-104




 16'-11"
 FOUNDATION
 12" DEEP (HT.)




 NEW CON. SIDEWALK
 LINE OF FTG.
 12" DEEP (HT.)

 11'-6"
 FOUNDATION
 30" DEEP (HT.)
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

 CONC. PIER SHEET TITLE
 1'-10" 10"
 42" DEEP (HT.)
 DRAWINGS




 PROJECT NUMBER 022524
 1"
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 9'-7" 26'-9" PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE N
 K.RISKA
 9'-7" 26'-9" 9'-9"
 PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

 3 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN 46'-1"
 DRAWN BY E.S.

 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" CHECKED BY N
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 SKOKIE, IL,60076




 5 21" /44' TR. JOS. 11'-6"
 @ 16" O.C.
 D.S. D.S.




 2(2X10) WD. JOS.
 W. POST
 6X6
 1" 5 21" /44' TR. JOS.
 23'-104 @ 16" O.C.

 I HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
 KNOWLEDGE AND
 BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE
 5 21" /44' TR. JOS. VILLAGE OF SKOKIEANDTHE LAWS OF THE
 11'-6"
 @ 16" O.C. ILLINOIS




 W. POST
 6X6




 9'-7" 26'-9" 9'-9"


 46'-1"


 3 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN
 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"
 D.S. D.S.

 3 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN
 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"




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 PROJECT ADDRESS
 4144 ENFIELD AVE.
 SKOKIE, IL,60076
 T.O.ROOF
 ELEV:18'- 10 21"
 12 12
 T.O.ROOF
 5 5
 ELEV:19'- 8"




 10'-43
 4"

 ASPHALT SHINGLES
 25 YR WARRANTY T.O.ROOF
 ELEV:13'- 6"

 EXIS. ASPHALT
 T.O.2ND FLOOR PLATE SHINGLES
 ELEV: 8'-6 34" 25 YR WARRANTY I HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS
 ALUMINUM GUTTERS &
 DOWNSPOUTS WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT
 SUPERVISION AND THAT TO THE BEST OF MY
 T.O.2ND FLOOR PLATE KNOWLEDGE AND
 ALUMINUM FASCIA &
 VENTED SOFFIT ELEV: 8'-6 34" ALUMINUM GUTTERS & BELIEF, THEY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
 DOWN SPOT OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE
 DOWNSPOUTS
 8'-03
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIEANDTHE LAWS OF THE
 4"
 DOWN SPOT ILLINOIS
 ALUMINUM FASCIA &
 BRICK MATCH 6x6 WD. POST VENTED SOFFIT
 EXIS. DOWN SPOT
 DOWN SPOT
 T.O. 1ST FLOOR
 ELEV: 0'-6" EXIS. BRICK
 6"
 GRADE
 ELEV: -0'-0" T.O. 1ST FLOOR
 NEW CONC. NEW CONC. ELEV: 0'-6"
 3'-6"
 6"
 FOUNDATION PIERS GRADE
 ELEV: -0'-0"
 B.O.FOUNDATION
 EXIS. CONC.
 ELEV: -3'-6"
 FOUNDATION
 1 PROPOSAL FRONT ELEVATION
 B.O.FOUNDATION
 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" ELEV: -3'-6"

 1 EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION
 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"




 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"




 1"
 35'-32 1"
 2'-34
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 Meeting Minutes for
 Zoning Board of Appeals
 September 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Skokie Village Hall | 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL 60077 | Council Chambers
 Members Present: Brian O’Donnell, Chair
 Nicholas Werth, Vice-Chair
 Sean Arden
 David Putrus
 Elaine Jacobson
 Sharon Roos-Kirkpatrick
 David Solovy

 Members Absent: Israel Pollack
 Jay Trivedi
 Presiding Officer: Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator
 Staff Present: Tyler Kobylski, Asst. Corporation Counsel
 Others Present:

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

 A quorum being present, Chair O’Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.

 2) Approval of Meeting Minutes

 A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobson to approve the minutes of the August 20,
 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Werth. All
 present members voted aye with two absences.

 3) Old Business

 No old business was discussed.


 4) New Business
 2025-06Z – 4144 Enfield Ave
 Petitioners: Rafi and Cynthia Nissim
 Request: Side Yard Variation

 Staff Presentation:

 Brian Augustine from Staff presented the site information, noting that the house was
 constructed in 1958 and does not abut a public alley. The petitioners, Raffi and Cynthia


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 Nissim, were requesting a variation to construct a carport addition resulting in a 3-foot
 east side yard rather than the 6-foot minimum required by code.
 Staff explained that the Appearance Commission would be required to review the
 proposal because of the addition on the west side of the home and changes to the front
 elevation. Based on the proposed findings of fact, Staff recommended approval of the
 petitioner's request.
 Staff provided several supporting reasons:
 ● In 1962, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variation at the site to construct
 an attached garage (with a 3-foot east side yard setback) that was never built
 ● The current petitioner is only asking for a variance from the side yard
 requirement, not the front yard
 ● The proposed carport will be 9 feet 9 inches by 23 feet 4 inches, located on the
 east side of the home
 ● The carport will be open on 3 sides and will meet district height regulations
 ● This is the only location covered parking can be installed without violating
 impermeable surface regulations
 ● A similar variation was granted on the same block in 2009, where 4122 Enfield
 was approved to construct a carport with a 4.5-foot west side yard

 Petitioner Presentation & Initial Discussion:
 The petitioner, Rafi Nissim (who corrected the spelling of his name from "Nissim" rather
 than "Nissum" as written in the staff report), and his wife Cynthia were present. Mr.
 Nissim explained his request for the carport addition.

 During the discussion, commissioners and staff clarified several aspects of the proposal:
 ● The carport would measure 9 feet 9 inches wide with a 3-foot setback from the
 property line
 ● The structure would be in line with the existing front wall of the house (no front
 yard variance needed) and extend approximately 23 feet deep
 ● The carport would be open on three sides with posts rather than solid walls,
 making it easier to open car doors
 ● Staff noted that 9 feet is a standard parking space width, which should allow for
 doors to be partially opened on both sides
 During the questioning, Mr. Nissim inquired if he could request a smaller setback than 3
 feet. Staff and the Board explained that:
 ● The current petition was specifically for a 3-foot setback
 ● Any request for less than 3 feet would require a new petition filing




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 ● A setback less than 3 feet would potentially trigger building code and fire code
 issues
 ● The 3-foot minimum is a standard setback for reasons including maintenance
 access, downspout placement, and storm water discharge

 Interested Parties and Further Discussion:

 Sam Utschen, a neighbor, at 8897 North Keeler Avenue spoke, indicating he had no
 objection to the petition. The neighbor mentioned he lived in what he described as "the
 oldest house in Skokie," built in 1928, and shared that he had served in the U.S. Army for
 31 years.
 Mr. Nissim also asked about possibly reducing the west side yard setback for a kitchen
 addition, but the Board clarified this would require a separate variance request and filing.

 Recommendation & Voting
 A motion was made to grant the variation for a 3-foot east side yard with a note that all
 other codes and ordinances shall be fully and strictly complied with

 The vote was unanimous with two absences.

 Motion: Werth Second: Solovy
 Ayes: 7
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 2

 Corporation Counsel advised that a covenant running with the land would be prepared,
 which the petitioners would need to sign. No building permits or certificates of
 occupancy would be issued until the covenant is signed.


 5) Communication from Staff
 Staff member Augustine noted that the October 1, 2025 meeting would not be held due to
 a holiday. Currently there were no cases scheduled for October 15, 2025, and any new
 filings would need to be submitted by the following day to make that date.

 6) Public Comment

 There were no public comments.

 7) Adjournment
 Meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM

Respectfully Submitted

Brian Augustine,
Zoning Administrator/Permit Supervisor


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