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Commission approves revised elevations at 7656 Crawford after lengthy debate over thin‑brick veneer and masonry rules
Summary
After extended discussion about visibility, material compatibility and the village's 51% masonry guideline, the commission approved revised elevations for 7656 Crawford allowing thin‑brick veneer on specified elevations with conditions on transitions, stoop size, and siding profile.
The Skokie Appearance Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to approve revised elevations for a second‑floor addition at 7656 Crawford, resolving a months‑long review that returned the case to the commission for changes to exterior materials.
Staff reminded the panel that the case was previously approved in July 2025 and that the revised proposal includes a thin‑brick veneer product that does not count toward the village's 51% masonry minimum (section 22‑63(53)). Staff recommended following the previously approved elevations, noting the…
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