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HPPA No. 2008-17 <br />November 6, 2008 <br />Page 2 <br />One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the <br />property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical <br />Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register and <br />categorized as Contributive in October 2008 by the Historic Resources <br />Commission (Exhibit 2). <br />Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City <br />enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3) A <br />review of the property indicates that this Ranch styled structure is in <br />excellent condition. As a result, a supplemental property <br />rehabilitation plan will not be required as part of this agreement. <br />Photos of the property are included with the agreement as well as a <br />photo location map. The benefits of executing this agreement include, <br />but are not limited to, the following: <br />1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long-term <br />preservation of the property. <br />2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. <br />3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase <br />historic structures. <br />4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. <br />5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical <br />environment of the community. <br />6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and <br />historic structures in the City. <br />CEQA Compliance <br />In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the <br />recommended action is exempt from further review under General Rule <br />Section 15061(b)(3), and therefore, the recommended action is exempt <br />from further review. A Notice of Exemption will be filed for this <br />project. <br />Hal y Soboleske <br />Associate Planner <br />HS:jm <br />hs\historic info\mills act agreements\hppa08-17.hrc <br />Sergio otz, <br />Princi a Pla <br />25C-4 <br />