25A - AGMT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERV

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HRCA No. 2017-10, HRC No. 2017709 HPPA No. 2017-06 September28, 2017 Page 2 Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection .criteria 'established 'in Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determineif this structure is eligible for historic designation;to:the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The first criterion for selection, requires that the structures. be 50 or -more years old. The -structure identified meets the minimum selection.criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2 of the. Santa Ana Municipal Code as, the property is :over 90 years old. No known code violations exist :on"record for this property: The property, recognized as the 'D ' r. Harry: G. Huffman House;. has distinctive architectural features.of the English Revival style,,and wasbuilt in 1926 by an urnknowh.architect. All original.exterior features' of the Dr. Harry G. Huffman House are- considered to be character defining and should be preserved, These features include, but may not be limited to; materials,and finishes (stuccoi brick); roof configuration;. massing and composition; entry; fenestration (doors 'and windows);, and architectural detailing (rolled eaves) topped by the steeply. pitched, gabled roof that is a signature of the style, the house also displays a brick end. and a multitude of multilight:fixed and casement windows that are rectangular, round -arched, and, segmental -arched (Exhibit 2). The house also.contributes to the historic character of the Floral Park neighborhood through its age, style, scale, and ,historic association with important members of the local business and social community. Itis recommended that the house be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive".because it "is a good example of period architecture" in.its presentation of the English Revival style. Mills Act Agreement Ordinance No. NS -2382: authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute Historic Property. Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act agreements for eligible properties _.(Exhibit 3): To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must,be"listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register :Categorization.actioris proposed for this site,authorize the listing of the property on the local register: The agreement provides monetary incentive.to the property owner in the -'form of a property tax reduction in exchange for the owners voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a.good.state of repair'as necessary to maintain its character.and appearance. Once recorded,.the 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 25A-26