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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT <br /> 1218 N. French Street <br /> Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked <br /> as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the <br /> Historic Property in the same or better condition. <br /> C. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the <br /> public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view <br /> corridor to the property with any new structure,such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent <br /> the viewing of the historic landmark by the public. <br /> d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of <br /> character-defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation <br /> unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources <br /> Commission; paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the <br /> Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior's <br /> Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, <br /> and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, <br /> or furniture;and other unsightly by decoration,structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason <br /> of its height, condition, or inappropriate location. <br /> e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed <br /> or at least every five(5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the Historic <br /> Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the.County Assessor, the State Department <br /> of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the Owner's <br /> compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. <br /> f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed <br /> in detail in Exhibit D, "Proposed Structure and Site Improvements" and the City Council Historic <br /> Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-11) staff report dated January 20, 2026. All <br /> work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement,with specific <br /> items completed within the first five years, including repairing cracks and other damage in front <br /> porch; repairing crack in retaining wall at property line; restoring retaining wall at location where <br /> the PVC pipe drain was installed; assessing roof, exposed rafters, bargeboards, and rain gutters <br /> and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; assessing condition of paint and <br /> exterior wall cladding and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; assessing <br /> windows and repainting, repairing, or replacing in-kind, as necessary; and assessing condition of <br /> driveway and concrete paths and driveway and repairing in-kind, as necessary. Proof of <br /> completion,as requested by the City of Santa Ana,will be required in order to satisfy and maintain <br /> the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced <br /> from the improvements list. <br /> 4. Furnishing of Information. <br /> The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested which <br /> may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this <br /> Agreement. <br /> 5. Cancellation. <br /> -3- <br />