Board approves five‑story mixed‑use project at 8201–8209 Skokie Blvd; developer to include six affordable units
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The board approved site‑plan 2025‑14P for a five‑story mixed‑use building with 66 residential units, ground‑floor commercial space and 12 outdoor guest/retail parking spaces; the developer committed six units (about 9%) as affordable at 60% AMI.
The Village Board approved site plan 2025‑14P for a five‑story mixed‑use building at 8201–8209 Skokie Boulevard at its Nov. 3 meeting.
Planning Commission Chair Paul Luke summarized the commission’s review and noted the petition requested site plan approval for a five‑story building with ground‑floor commercial space, 66 residential units, enclosed and surface parking and stormwater detention in the CX core mixed‑use district. The petitioner explained plans to lease parking spaces separately from apartment rents and to reserve 12 outdoor spaces for guest and retail use.
During public comment some residents raised concerns about building height in the corridor, the adequacy of parking in the event of transit service changes, and the risk that ground‑floor retail spaces could remain vacant. The developer representative said the applicant has built similar projects and committed to on‑site management for leasing and operations and said six of the 66 units will be priced at 60% AMI as part of the proposal.
On a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission, the board voted by roll call to approve the site plan. Trustees asked staff to continue monitoring parking and retail activation as the project moves toward permitting and construction.