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Skokie Appearance Commission approves residential additions, conditions set for Nile Center Road project
Summary
The Skokie Appearance Commission on July 8 approved certificates of appropriateness for four residential additions — at 5247 Suffield Court, 7725 Nile Center Road, 9043 Forest View Road and 9200 Ridgeway Avenue — while flagging design and setback clarifications for the Nile Center Road proposal.
The Skokie Appearance Commission voted July 8 to grant certificates of appropriateness for four residential projects, approving exterior materials and design details while asking staff to verify zoning worksheets and setback compliance on one application.
Staff opened the meeting by calling case 2026-028A (5247 Suffield Court), a first‑floor rear addition that will add a walk‑in closet and bathroom to the primary bedroom. Jeremy Malveaux, the contractor, said his team would match the house’s Chicago common brick and use LP fiberboard siding rather than vinyl. Staff had asked for a completed zoning information worksheet and recommended cementitious siding; commissioners had no objections and approved the certificate unanimously.
The commission then reviewed case 2026-029 (7725 Nile Center Road), where the owner and contractor, Emmanuel, proposed first‑ and second‑floor additions visible from Harvard Terrace that would add a kitchen expansion, pantry, mudroom, powder room and a new second‑floor study and bedroom. Staff requested a revised zoning information worksheet and written confirmation that at least 51% of the exterior materials would be masonry, per village requirements. Several commissioners said the Harvard elevation appeared "top heavy" in two‑dimensional renderings and pressed for clearer renderings and setback measurements; Emmanuel said the existing lot and retained brick would meet the appearance standards and assured the commission "we will" meet masonry and setback requirements. The commission approved the certificate provided setbacks comply with code and that window trim match existing elevations.
Case 2026-030 (9043 Forest View Road), presented by architect Rafael Azimian of A plus C Architects, proposed a one‑story foyer/den addition and reworked front stairs and canopy. Commissioners questioned the triangular entrance canopy’s compatibility with the house and asked staff to ensure stairs and railings meet code; the commission approved the certificate with the condition that stair details comply with building code.
Finally, case 2026-031 (9200 Ridgeway Avenue) involved a roughly 625‑square‑foot rear addition and a new chimney. Architect/builder Glenn Zagon (Crimson Design and Construction) said the project would use a blend of stone veneer; commissioners asked the applicant to taper the chimney to reduce visual mass, and the applicant agreed. The commission approved the certificate with the tapered‑chimney detail.
Votes at a glance: the commission approved certificates of appropriateness for cases 2026‑028A (5247 Suffield Court), 2026‑029A (7725 Nile Center Road) with the setback/trim condition, 2026‑030A (9043 Forest View Road) with stair/code confirmation, and 2026‑031A (9200 Ridgeway Avenue) with a tapered chimney requirement. Most votes were recorded as unanimous by commissioners Carlos, Julie, Jay, Joe, Charles and Mark.
The commission set a follow‑up expectation that staff confirm zoning worksheets, setback compliance and specific trim/material details as noted in the motions. The next regular meeting was set for August 12.
