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HRCA No. 2017-06, HRC No. 2017-05 HPPA No'. 2017-13 September 28, 2017 Page 2 Municipal . Code (SAMC). This project entails ,applying the selection criteria established in Chapterr30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if 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 structure is 78 years old. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, recognized as the Molfetto House, has distinctive architectural features.of the Minimal Traditional style and was built in 1939 by Roy Russell Character defining features of the Molfetto House that :should_ be preserved include, but may not be limited to roof configuration and detalling; original windows where extant; minimal use of applied ornament; architectural details such as the shutters, and elaborated entry surround including awning and pilasters .(Exhibit 2). It is recommended .that the house be, designated to the Santa An Register of Historical Properties and categorized as' "Contributive" under Criterion 1, for its exemplification .of the distinguishing characteristics of the Minimal Traditional style. Additionally, .the house has been categorized .as "Contributive" because it `'contributes to the overall character• and history' of the Park Santiago neighborhood and"is a good example of period architecture," representing the Minimal Traditional style - in Santa Ana. 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. actions 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 owner's 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 toprovide for property rehabilitation • Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures • Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property 25A-64