Item 13 - Historic Property Preservation Agreements

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Planning and Building Agency Item # 13 "oRr City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Historic Resources Commission Staff Report September 23, 2025 Topic: HRCA No. 2024-10, HRC No. 2025-07, HPPA No. 2025-09 — The R. Miller House (1412 N. Louise Street) RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2024- 10 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2025-07; and 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Ricardo Diaz and Rebeca Diaz, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, for the property located at 1412 N. Louise Street, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ricardo and Rebeca Diaz are requesting approval to designate an existing Tudor Revival - style residence located at 1412 N. Louise Street to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. The property qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival -style house. It is also worthy of "Contributive" categorization as it contributes to the history and character of its neighborhood as an example of the Tudor Revival style, including, but not limited to, its asymmetrical primary facade, cross -gabled roof, moderately rough stucco siding, and wood -sash windows in various configurations. DISCUSSION Project Location and Site Description The subject property is located on a rectangular lot with North Louise Street to the east and adjacent private properties to the north, south, and west, in the Washington Square neighborhood in Santa Ana. The site contains a 1,672-square-foot, Tudor Revival -style residence and detached garage on a 7,195-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).