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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1218 N. French Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 - 3 - and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the Historic Property in the same or better condition. c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent the viewing of the historic landmark by the public. d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of character-defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources Commission; paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location. e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, “Proposed Structure and Site Improvements” and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-11) staff report dated January 20, 2026. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement, with specific items completed within the first five years, including repairing cracks and other damage in front porch; repairing crack in retaining wall at property line; restoring retaining wall at location where the PVC pipe drain was installed; assessing roof, exposed rafters, bargeboards, and rain gutters and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; assessing condition of paint and exterior wall cladding and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; assessing windows and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; and assessing condition of driveway and concrete paths and driveway and repairing in-kind, as necessary. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 5. Cancellation.