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Commission approves new detached residence at 9053 (Cadwell/Kedvale) with code caveats
Summary
The commission approved a proposed new 8,400-sq-ft detached residence at 9053 (Cadwell/Kedvale) but staff flagged that basement bedrooms shown in plans violate section 118-53 of the zoning ordinance and must be removed before permits; commissioners also urged careful roof flashing where new gables tie into existing roofs.
The Skokie Appearance Commission approved plans for a new detached residence of roughly 8,400 square feet at the property identified as 9053 (Cadwell in staff notes, Kedvale in motion text) on March 11, 2026, while requiring that permit submittal correct zoning violations noted by staff.
Staff told the commission that the submitted floor plans include bedrooms located in the basement, which are prohibited under section 118-53 of the zoning ordinance and must be removed from permit applications. Staff otherwise had no objections to elevations and confirmed the proposed amounts of stone on exterior walls comply with the 51% masonry minimum requirement.
Architect Rafay Arzermanian presented renderings and material samples including brick, extruded metal panel accents, and onyx-black asphalt shingles. Commissioners asked about preserving mature trees (the front tree is likely to be saved while others may be removed), landscaping concepts, and the roof tie-in where a new gable meets the existing roof; a commissioner cautioned about potential water intrusion at an inside corner and urged extensive flashing and ice-and-water shield.
A motion to grant a certificate of appropriateness was seconded and approved by roll call: Tom Aye; Charles Aye; Joe absent; Julie Aye; Jay Aye; Carlos absent; Jacob Aye; Mark Aye. Staff noted that outstanding plan corrections (removal of basement bedrooms) are required before permit issuance.
