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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 16, 2023 Page 2 of 13 design, and that the applicant would also add a new safety railing to the porch. The requested grant was below the maximum amount, and all works were identified in the H SA. Staff Recommendation Staff recommended approval of resolutions 8, 9 and 10, Series 2023. Commissioner Questions of Staff Dunlap questioned the estimated labor costs for the project, and was concerned that the estimate was too conservative. Brackett Hogstad said that if the applicant went over the amount requested for the grant, they would have to come back before the Commission. She added that the Commission could also change the grant amount to be better reflective of the expected cost. Haley concurred that the expected cost seemed to be too low. Brackett Hogstad suggested that the Commission could consider adding a 10% contingency. Dalia asked what the Commission had done previously for window replacement projects. Brackett Hogstad said that similar requests had occurred before. Some older homes that were previously upgraded had these upgrades done poorly, and as a result had deteriorated since their completion. She noted that the Commission had approved similar cases before, even though they were not true restoration projects. Dalia said that he would be more inclined to support the application if the window replacements were part of a broader renovation rather than a standalone project. Anderson asked whether there were any pictures of the restoration. He was concerned that the current windows were of different proportions than the original ones. Burg asked what material the sidings added in the 1950s were made out of. Brackett Hogstad said that she was unsure, and would have to check. Burg noted that work on the sidings was not included in the request, and that any changes to the windows could necessitate changes to the sidings. Anderson acknowledged Burg's concern, and said that he wanted it to be a discussion point for the Commission. Dunlap said that the window size and shape from 1948 appeared to be the same as in the present. Burg noted that the updated siding and windows may qualify for landmarking as they were completed around 50 years ago, but that the proposed works would be in the Victorian style. Applicant Presentation None was heard. Questions of Applicant None were heard. Public Comment None was heard.