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Page 2 of 4 <br />A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s cultural, aesthetic or <br />architectural history; or <br />B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State or national history; <br />or <br />C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of <br />construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or <br />craftsmanship; or <br />D. It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer or architect. <br /> <br />The DPR 523 form for this residence (Attachment 2) discusses historical significance <br />under Criteria C and D above. The building is in near original condition and exhibits <br />classic elements of the Craftsman bungalow style, including low-pitched roofs, <br />unenclosed eaves, exposed roof rafters, braces under the gable, and a porch supported <br />by square columns. The builder of the home was the George H. Irving Company, the <br />developer of the Redwood Highlands subdivision in which the home is located. <br />Redwood Highlands was one of the prominent and early larger-scale subdivisions built <br />in Redwood City, and the George H. Irving Company gave the buyers of its lots the <br />choice of either building from the company’s own pre-drawn house plans, or from plans <br />provided by the buyer. <br /> <br />MILLS ACT CONTRACT <br />Historic Property Preservation Contracts, which are also known as “Mills Act” contracts, <br />are considered by numerous local Governmental Agencies and preservationists <br />throughout California as one of the most beneficial historic preservation incentives <br />available today. Mills Act contracts provide for yearly property tax savings for the owner <br />that can be channeled towards the long-term maintenance of a property. This historic <br />preservation program was adopted by the City Council in 1990. To date, the City has <br />granted 24 Mills Act contracts. <br /> <br />The minimum duration for Mills Act Contracts is 10 years. Each year on the anniversary <br />of a Mills Act Contract, one year is automatically added to the initial 10-year term so that <br />the outstanding term of the Contract on each anniversary is 10 years (though parties <br />may opt out of this automatic extension by providing proper notice). Contracts transfer <br />in the event the property is sold to another party. Once approved, each contract is <br />recorded against the title of the subject property and the information forwarded to the <br />County Assessor’s office. The initial Mills Act Contract for this property includes a 10- <br />year schedule of proposed maintenance and improvements and requires ongoing <br />maintenance of the property after the initial 10 years. The 10-year schedule for this <br />property is included in Attachment 4, and includes the following long-term maintenance <br />activities: <br /> <br />· 2016: Rear yard perimeter fence maintenance. Replace stucco trim board. <br />Inspection of rafters, outriggers and brackets. Repair and installation of flashing <br />and weather-proofing, as needed. <br /> <br />7.A. - Page 2