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

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man hours to paint, at a value of approximately $17,500; Denny Kimmel estimated it would cost $23,000 to paint. To install the siding Mr. Modlin estimated $40,000, Mastercraft estimated $43,000. The painting estimate did not include tax. Commissioner Stalheim asked if the vapor barrier was included in the cost. Mr. Modlin confirmed that vapor barrier was included, but it does not include the mesh underlayment layer. The reason wood was included was to show the massive cost difference. Just the wood alone is a financial hardship. They cannot afford the wood, they cannot afford to have it installed, they cannot afford to have it painted." (HPC minutes, 10/21/19) After this discussion it was eventually decided that the above quote was not acceptable to the HPC and they made the motion for a continuation of the application in order to have the applicants obtain more quotes. Before this motion was made, Ben and Carrie requested a five minute recess so they could discuss their options in private in the hallway. This request was immediately denied: "Commissioner Hertel stated that the meeting could not be postponed." (HPC minutes, 10/21/19) Since Ben and Carrie were not able to discuss their options in private, they deferred to the HPC, who made the motion for continuation.