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HPPA No. 2025-02 – The Wilson House (305 E. Washington Avenue) July 9, 2025 Page 2 5 1 1 0 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 In 2002, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Wilson House on the Register and within the “Key” category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Character-defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. In 1933, a permit was issued to rebuild the chimney. In 1947, a permit was issued for a 3-foot-6-inch by 9-foot addition. During the 2025 site visit, staff noted the existing chimney and what could have been the 1947 addition at the rear, both of which are consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. In 2010, a permit was finaled for a composition shingle reroof and was noted during the 2025 staff site visit. Additionally, during the 2025 site visit, staff noted cracked paving at the front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, porch floor, and building foundation. Staff will work with the property owner to address these concerns as part of the rehabilitation and restoration requirements during the duration of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. Additional future improvements proposed by staff and agreed to by the homeowner during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include interior porch roof repair, repair or replace side yard fence, wood siding and wood window maintenance and repair, exterior repainting with period-appropriate color palette, security lighting replacement with compatible style lighting, replace metal handrail and guardrails at property’s rear with compatibly designed replacements, and general on-going maintenance. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be performed 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, but not limited to, replacement or restoration of damaged character-defining features, landscaping upkeep, painting, etc. These improvements will be subject to review and approval by staff. Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. Historic Resources Commission 14 7/9/2025