REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Consideration of Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for the property at 1393 Santa Clara Street
Report
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a two-story Shingle architectural style residence built in circa 1904. Property owners Lauren Wendland and Seif Mazareeb are requesting a Mills Act Contract for the property, and the adoption of a 10-Year Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan associated with this historical preservation agreement. A requirement of the Mills Act is that the building must be a qualified structure, listed on either a local, State or National Register. Currently, the subject property is listed on the City's Historic Resources Inventory.
As an update to the November 17, 1980 Historic Resources Inventory evaluation, a DPR 523A form was prepared by Lorie Garcia of Beyond Buildings, assessing the historical significance of the property. This updated DPR form was prepared on June 25, 2018 and is attached to this report. The evaluator finds the subject house to be a distinguished example of the Shingle architectural style and, as it has undergone only minimal alterations since the time of its constructions, it retains sufficient integrity to qualify as a historic resource, and appears to continue to be eligible for listing on the City's Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties List.
The property owners have submitted a statement of justification and 10-year rehabilitation and preservation plan attached to this report.
DISCUSSION
The subject house is currently listed as a historic resource on the City's List of Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties, in Appendix 8.9 of the City's General Plan.
Some of the notable work to be done per the applicant's proposed 10 Year Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan includes roof replacement, replacement of the house foundation and partial basement restoration, replacement of house plumbing ...
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