25A - AGMTS - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRES

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HPPA No. 2014 -05 November 20, 2014 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the Kennedy House and categorized as Contributive in April of 2004 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3). The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long term preservation of the property. 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures. 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community, 6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed project is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required. Hally Sotofeske Associate Planner HS:jm hs \historic info \mills act agreements12306_N_Spurgeon \141106 hppa14- 05 _2306NSpurgeon.hrc Attachments: Exhibit 1- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25A -34