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HPPA No. 2025-06 – The Taylor-Gustlin House (2520 N. Valencia Street) September 23, 2025 Page 2 5 2 9 7 agreement generates a different valuation method in determining the property’s assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner. Aside from the tax savings, the benefits include: •Long term preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood •Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation •Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures •Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property In 2004, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Taylor-Gustlin House on the Register and within the Landmark category for its unique architectural quality as a highly intact residence with the distinguishing characteristics of the Classic Box variant of the Colonial Revival style. All original and restored exterior features of the Taylor-Gustlin House are considered character-defining and should be preserved. These features include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration and detailing; massing; windows and doors; porch; architectural details (porch supports, window and door surrounds, brackets, etc.); any original landscaping such as fruit trees; and original interior features such as the log cabin patterned hardwood floor. The following permits for exterior work have been issued for the property: relocation of the existing carriage house in 1979, construction of garage and playroom in 1979, replacement of masonry fireplace in 1979, rear addition in 1979 construction of pool and spa in 1989, construction of fountain in 1989. No other exterior alterations were documented in City building permits or observed during the site inspection conducted in 2025. During the 2025 site visit, Planning Division staff noted the property was in excellent condition with no historically inappropriate modifications. Future improvements proposed by Planning Division staff and agreed to by the homeowner during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include assess roof, exposed rafters, and rain gutters on residence and carriage house and repaint, repair, or replace in-kind, as necessary, in-kind replacement being subject to Planning Division staff approval; assess condition of paint and exterior wall cladding and repaint, repair, or replace in-kind, replacement being subject to Planning Division staff approval; assess windows on primary and secondary buildings and repaint, repair, or replace in-kind, as necessary, repair and replacement being subject to Planning Division staff approval; assess condition of driveway and concrete paths, concrete front steps, and brick site features and repair in-kind as necessary, subject to Planning Division staff approval. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be performed sensitively and will maintain the property’s character-defining features as part of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and recognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic register designation. Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including, Historic Resources Commission 17 9/23/2025