REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Mills Act Contract for 1217 Harrison Street
Report
BACKGROUND
The subject property is known as the Parker/Hudson House and constructed circa 1870s. The property is comprised of a two-story section in National Style with vernacular Greek Revival architectural elements. The other section is one-story and built circa 1880's. Property owners Suyog Kotecha and Vartika Jain 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. The subject property is listed on the City's Historic Resources Inventory (HRI).
A significant remodel was reviewed and approved by the Historical and Landmarks Commission on November 6, 2104. During the rehabilitation, according to the conditions of approval, the retention and repair of the original windows at the front of the property was maintained. Other work included replacement of the mudsill foundation with a concrete foundation. In 2018, the rehabilitation of the building was completed.
As an update to the May 20, 2014 Historic Resources Inventory evaluation, a DPR 523A form was prepared by Bonnie Bamburg of Urban Programmers, assessing the historical significance of the property. The updated DPR form was prepared on September 28, 2018 and is attached to this report.
The property owners have submitted a statement of justification and 10-year rehabilitation and preservation plan attached to this report.
DISCUSSION
The evaluator finds the subject retains sufficient integrity to qualify as a historic resource, and continues to be eligible for listing on the City's HRI. In addition, the evaluator finds that the property is eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources as an exa...
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