Appearance Commission

Appearance Commission Meeting Minutes Date: March 27, 2024 Appearance Members Present: Chairman Lynk Maryjane Klein Joe Maschek Jay Pathak Thomas DaMario Appearance Members Absent: Julie Naumiak Staff Present: Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator Nasko Pelinkaj, Building & Zoning Coordinator (I) CALL TO ORDER A quorum being present, Chairman Lynk called the meeting to order. (II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner DaMario to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pathak. All members voted aye (III) CASE DESCRIPTION Case 2024-005A – 4300 Keeney Ave Applicant: & Owner: Mark & Margaret Lindsay Request: 1st Floor Attached Garage Addition Discussion and Interested Parties DaMario read Staff comments into the record. Chariman Lynk asked if colors would match would existing. The Petitioner responded, yes. Commissioner Maschek admired the midcentury design. Recommendation and Voting 1 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve as Presented. The vote was unanimous. Motion: Maschek Second: Pathak Absent: Naumiak Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Case 2024-006A – 9543 Lincolnwood Dr Applicant & Owner: Ryan Lezcano Request: 1st and 2nd Floor Addition Discussion and Interested Parties DaMario read Staff comments into the record. Staff asked for verification on where addition will be placed. The architect points out the area near the grill on renderings. Chairman Lynk also asked for clarification on proposed addition location. Commissioner Maschek asked if the gable will peak out. The architect added that that the gable will align with the front and will not be visible from street. Chairman Lynk asked what the material used will be. The architect responded that it will be hardy board or a different type of siding and will match existing in color. Chairman Lynk asked if a calculation on the siding/brick proportions would be required. Staff replied, no. Commissioner Maschek asked if the existing sunroom would be sided with the same cementitious material. The architect said this will be discussed with the homeowner. Commissioner Maschek advised to replace the siding because it is melted. Recommendation and Voting A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote is unanimous. Motion: Pathak Second: Shah Absent: Naumiak Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 2 Case 2024-007A – 9340 Avers Ave Applicant & Owner: Michael Arfa Request: Residential- 1st and 2nd Floor Addition Discussion and Interested Parties Chairman Lynk asked if new materials will blend and if residing. The Petitioner responded, yes. Commissioner Maschek asked for clarification about whether or not the shutters would remain while siding is replaced. He said a wider shutter would look nice. Chairman Lynk reminded the Petitioner to take note of comment regarding fire sprinkler requirements. Recommendation and Voting A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve as Presented. The vote is unanimous. Motion: Shah Second: Pathak Absent: Naumiak Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Case 2024-008A – 8452 Harding Ave Applicant: Walsh Custom Homes Owner: Mark & Terri Bernstein Request: Residential 2nd Floor Addition Discussion and Interested Parties Commissioner DaMario read Staff comments into the record. Staff stated that a slight revision was made and hard copy renderings were brought to the meeting. Chairman Lynk asked if the cantilever is on the back. Chairman DaMario asked if will be less than 2’ in length. The cantilever component is briefly discussed. Chairman Lynk asked Commissioner DaMario if he was ok with the cantilever. Both were ok with the cantilever component. Recommendation and Voting 3 A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve as Presented. The vote is unanimous. Motion: Klein Second: Pathak Absent: Naumiak Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Case 2023-043A – 5425 Touhy Ave Applicant: MJM Architects/Amanda Clark Request: Non Residential- Façade & Signage Discussion and Interested Parties Commissioner DaMario read Staff comments into the record. Chairman Lynk asked whether the changes were part of a nationwide rebranding. Commissioner Maschek said he liked the proposed design better than the current. Chairman Lynk asked for photos of the rest of the mall. He added that the original design of the mall has changed over time, and that he would be ok with the changes if there is precedent for such design. Commissioner DaMario said the lettering on the blue looked smaller than the current. The architect said the lettering will be smaller. Recommendation and Voting A motion was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve as Presented. The vote is unanimous. Motion: DaMario Second: Pathak Absent: Naumiak Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 (V) ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lynk adjourned the meeting a 7:49PM. 4