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Page 5 of 8 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org The evaluation concluded that the house was modified with the addition of the northernmost end of the north wing, but the evaluation concluded that the property retained its integrity. The home qualifies as a local historic landmark under Redwood City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance under criterion 3 (embodies the distinctive characteristics of Colonial Revival Ranch style architecture). It retains a high degree of physical integrity and clearly conveys its historic character. Along with the historic evaluation, the homeowner has provided an extensive 10-year maintenance plan for 2026-2035 (Attachment F), which includes items such as replacing the knob-and-tube wiring, re- pointing the brickwork, remodeling and upgrading the primary and guest bathrooms, and refinishing all the original hardwood floors. 1018-1020 Main Street The proposed Mills Act Contract is for the John Offerman House, located at 1018 Main Street, built in 1857, and the John Dielman House, located at 1020 Main Street, built in 1880. The Offerman House is the oldest surviving building downtown. The present use for both structures is commercial. Both are already designated historic landmarks and located within the Downtown Precise Plan area and have already been recognized as historic resources to be preserved. Both structures were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 and to the California State Register. The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR523) forms for the property are provided within Attachment I. On October 9, 2025, the City’s HRAC held a public hearing to review the proposed 10-year improvement plan for the subject request. No public comments were received at the hearing. The HRAC voted 3-0 to recommend for approval the Mills Act Contract and the associated 10-year improvement plan. On November 4, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed 10-year improvement plan and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Mills Act Contract and associated 10-year improvement plan to the City Council. Consistent with the Mills Act Contract request, the applicant provided a 10-year improvement plan, which includes improvements for both homes such as roof, window and paint inspections and renovations as needed. The 10-year improvement plan has been included within Attachment G. 979 Arlington Road On October 9, 2025, the City’s HRAC held a public hearing to review the historic evaluation and proposed 10-year improvement plan for the subject request. No public comments were received at the hearing. The HRAC voted 3-0 to recommend local historic designation under Redwood City landmark designation Criteria C and D (see below) and to recommend approval of the Mills Act Contract and the associated 10- year improvement plan without modifications. On November 4, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. The Commissioners supported the 10-year improvement plan and appreciated the applicant’s willingness to undertake the responsibility of maintaining and improving the historic resource. 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. 9.A. - Page 5 of 247 263