Item 23 - Historic Property Preservation Agreements

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HPPA No. 2024-08 — The Duggan House (825 North Lacy Street) July 15, 2024 Page 2 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 Prior to historic listing, in 1989 the subject historic building was relocated to the existing parcel. That same year, a new two -car garage was permitted as well as a Site Plan Review for renovation and a rear addition to the subject property. The Site Plan Review project included extending the kitchen and bathroom, and adding a new laundry room at the building's rear, remodeling the second floor, and extending the second floor deck. It was noted during the 2024 site visit that all aforementioned items were implemented at the subject property. In 2002, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Duggan House on the Register and within the "Landmark" category for its distinguishing characteristics of the Queen Anne (Late Victorian), Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles. Character -defining exterior features of the Duggan House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: All original and restored exterior features of the Duggan House, including materials (wood) and finishes (siding); roof configuration and detailing; turret; bay and other windows (including surrounds); front door; porch details; and architectural details such as brackets, rafter tails, and columns. Additional future improvements proposed by the homeowner during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include reroofing, removing the internal masonry fireplace and chimney due to structural safety concerns and repairing the external wood chimney like - for -like, repairing all windows and framing throughout as needed, repairing window screens as needed, addressing termite damage, and repainting the exterior. During staff's site visit, the following were noted and added to the Mills Act Agreement work plan: replace the north side door with period -appropriate door and hardware, replace exterior lighting with period -appropriate lighting, replace plastic door screens with period - appropriate wood screens, replace gutters with compatible material and style, repair siding as needed and like -for -like, and replace the garage door with a period -appropriate door. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be done sensitively and will maintain the property's character -defining features as part of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and recognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic register designation. Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including,