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HRCA No, 2017-21, HRC, No. 2017-20 .HPPA No. 2017-26 October 5, 2017 Page 2 Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic, desig nation to the Santa Aria 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 110 years old. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, recognized as the Eastin House, has distinctive architectural features of the Queen Anne style, and was built in 1907 by an unknown architect. All original exterior features of the Eastin House are considered to be character defining and should be preserved. Character defining features of the Eastin House include, but may not be limited to materials and 'finishes (siding, fishscale shingles); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and composition; fenestration (original windows); and porch configuration, materials, and composition (Exhibit 2). It. is recommended that the house be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive" for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the QueenAnne style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana and "is a good example of period architecture," representing the Queen Anne 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 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 valualion.method in determining the property's assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner. Aside from the tail savings, the benefits include: • Long term,preservalion 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-52