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HPPA No. 2018-01 October 4, 2018 Page 2 • 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 In 2003, the Historic Resources Commission adopted Resolution No. 2004-03 approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-68 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003- 70 to place the Friend House on the historical register and within the Contributive category. The Friend House was determined to be architecturally significant as one of the few examples of the Craftsman architectural style in the Wilshire Square neighborhood and as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, homes in the neighborhood. The Friend House qualified for listing under Criterion 1, as a building with the "distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period." Additionally, the house was categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Wilshire Square and "is a good example of period architecture." At the time, the property owner did not express a desire to enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with the City. Furthermore, the property was sold four separate times between 2015 and 2018. The property was acquired by the previous owner, Gabriela Esqueda, on June 6, 2017. Ms. Esqueda expressed a desire to improve the property and requested approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. However, Ms. Esqueda sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Garvin in August 2018. Mr. and Mrs. Garvin are now requested approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City. The property has no identified unauthorized modifications. Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No. ER -2018-81 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). Pedro Gomez Assistant Planner I PG:sb S1HM2018\104-1811110 S. Parton Street (Friend House)11110 S. Parton Street—Staff Report 25A-206