The purpose of the Appearance Commission is to encourage and promote quality development through attractive urban design. The Commission reviews all non-single family development to ensure that projects are well designed and compatible with adjoining properties. This includes reviewing landscape plans, signage, exterior lighting, and architectural plans, ensuring that these plans produce development which adds to the design quality of the Village.

The Appearance Commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at 6:00pm in the Village Hall Board Room (2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430).

Members

The Appearance Commission is made up of seven volunteer members. Members are appointed to three year terms. 

Current members of the Appearance Commission: 

• Chair Jack Hrymak 
• Member Brian Quirke 
• Member Kalinda Preston 
• Member Jim Scheffke 
• Member Daniel Kluck
• Member Christine Banks
• Vacant 

Join the Commission

Looking to get involved in the design of your community? The Village is receiving applications to join the Appearance Commission! Applications are received on a rolling basis and reviewed by Village staff. When a position on the Commission becomes vacant, a new appointment will be selected from the pool of applicants by the Village Board of Trustees. Applications are valid for one year. 

Interested in joining the Commission? Download a copy of the application to join local commissions and committees.

Questions about applications or other opportunities for getting involved with the Appearance Commission? Contact Economic and Community Development at (708) 206-3380 or pzc@homewoodil.gov.

Agendas & Minutes

For upcoming Agendas for the Appearance Commission, click here > Upcoming Meetings

For past Agendas and Minutes from 2023-2025, click here > Agendas & Minutes.