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HRCA No. 2017-18, HRC No. 2017-17 HPPA No. 2017-22 October.5, 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 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 criterialor 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 94 years old. No known code violationsexist on record for this property. The property, recognized as the Finch House, has distinctive architectural features of the Craftsman style, and was built in 1923 by an unknown builder. Character defining features of the Finch House include,, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (siding, stone, wood); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and composition; fenestration (doors and windows); and architectural detailing (exposed rafters, purlins, and stone pattern at piers). The roof consists of open eaves with fascia in the gables, displays exposed rafters and faux purlins, and is clad in contemporary asphalt shingle roofing throughout. The exterior is clad in horizontal lapped siding, with the exception of the porch supports, which are clad in a mix of rough -face and smooth stone at the piers, and the painted wood at the post. The primaryentry is within the entry porch, and consists of a rectangular door. The exterior features tripartite fixed and casement windows, as well as singular casement and double -hung windows (Exhibit 2). It is recommended that the house be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Floral Park'neighborhood and "is a good example of period architecture," representing the Craftsman 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 to provide for property rehabilitation • Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures • Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property 25A-20