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7.A. - Page 2 of 40 the Planning Commission to the City Council. The third step is final action by the City Council. The historic designation process involves the evaluation of the application and an architectural historian's report analyzing the City's historic designation criteria listed in Section 40.6 of the Redwood City Municipal Code: A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, aesthetic or architectural history; or B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State or national history; or C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or D. It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer or architect. Properties designated as historic landmarks are protected from demolition, alteration, removal, or relocation unless reviewed and recommended by the HRAC and then approved by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. Chapter 40 does not prevent legally permitted and reasonable use(s) of properties designated as historic landmarks, and it allows for ordinary maintenance and repair so long as the work does not involve a change in the design, material or external appearance of the property. 1633 Hopkins Avenue The historic evaluation for 1633 Hopkins Avenue (Link) considers this residence individually eligible for Redwood City historic designation under Criteria C. The home was built in 1912 and the report describes the home as an outstanding example of the Craftsman style. It is also an example of a two-story Craftsman home, which is less common. There have been insignificant changes made to the property, and all of the additions made were designed to be consistent with the original design of the home. While the historic report states that the home also qualifies for designation under Criteria A and B, the HRAC disagreed with the conclusion. The HRAC provided additional information on the date built which disqualified the home from Criteria A, and did not feel that the association with the Britschgi family was strong enough for designation under Criteria B. 1800 Whipple Avenue The historic evaluation for 1800 Whipple Avenue (Link) considers this residence individually eligible for Redwood City historic designation under Criteria B and C. The property was built in 1923, and considered an interesting adaptation of a Prairie School architectural style that also combines classical architectural style elements (Criteria Q. The home was also built by and was the home of Otis Carrington who was notable for being an art and music teacher at Sequoia High School as well as a composer and publisher of operas specifically written for children (Criteria B). The auditorium at Sequoia High School is named after him. MILLS ACT CONTRACT Historic Property Preservation Contracts, which are also known as "Mills Act" contracts, are considered by numerous local governmental agencies and preservationists throughout California as one of the most beneficial historic preservation incentives available today. Mills Act contracts provide for yearly property tax savings for the owner that can be channeled towards the long-term maintenance of a property. The City's Mills Act program was adopted by the City Council in 1990, and to date the City has granted 29 Mills Act contracts. Page 2 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 363