Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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and unhealthy demonstrates that the HPC did NOT consider the health and safety of the family adequately in their decision. B. The HPC did not adequately take into account the financial hardships placed on the family when considering the COA application of Ben and Carrie Modlin. After multiple quotes from contractors demonstrating the high costs of the owners installing wood siding (ranging from $40,470-$117,000 for the materials and installation), the HPC still chose to deny the COA application for PVC composite wood simulated siding. As stated above, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider "The potential hardship that the denial of a certificate of appropriateness would cause the applicant." The HPC staff advised Ben and Carrie that the best way to support their request for the approval of the COA for PVC composite wood simulated siding would be to obtain quotes demonstrating price differences of materials. The Modlins struggled to find contractors who were willing or experienced in dealing with work on historic properties and the HPC. Some quotes we finally obtained are present in the COA (see exhibit E). During the meeting on October 21st, 2019 the HPC staff at first miss represented the quotes, in a way that did make it appear that it was a more manageable amount (although still a burdensome amount much higher than the cost of the materials that Ben and Carrie were proposing). Ben Modlin attempted to set the record straight in the following discussion: "Mr. Modlin stated that the costs as summarized in the staff report were incorrect... The cedar siding was $40,000 for$70,000 plus, and that more detailed information was requested... Mr. Modlin had Denny Kimmel estimate that it would cost $23,000 to paint the cedar siding. From the tongue-and-groove estimate was for labor and installation, and that was a $43,000 estimation from Mastercraft construction. (In) Total for wood siding would be $117,000 or so. Commissioner Hertel asked for clarification, as she believed that Mr. Modlin had been doing the installation. Mr. Modlin confirmed, yes, (but) that they were asked to give more of an estimate if they were to hire the project out. Mr. Modlin estimated that it would take 350