Mills Act Applications
444 W Brookdale
516 W Amerige
800 Grandview
156 Hillcrest Drive
Project Description and Background
Consideration of a Mills Act Contract for the preservation, rehabilitation and maintenance of historic property.
In April 2020, the City Council adopted a Mills Act Program and associated Mills Act Program Guidelines.
The Mills Act allows owners of historic properties to voluntarily enter into individual contracts with the City in order to receive a property tax reduction in exchange for the restoration and maintenance of their historic property.
Pursuant to the adopted Mills Act Program Guidelines, the City may process no more than ten Mills Act Contracts per calendar year.
In 2024, four (4) applications requesting a Mills Act were submitted The property falls under a qualified historic designation (Preservation Zone) and meets additional eligibility criteria for consideration for a Mills Act Contract.
Work completed on the properties should support the long-term preservation of the building and shall conform with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. All work must relate to the exterior or building systems.
The City requires Mills Act Contract applicants to submit a description of work, timeline and cost estimates for the rehabilitation of the property during the first ten-year term of the contract.
The Mills Act Contract between the property owner and the City includes the Rehabilitation/Maintenance Plan as an attachment and becomes binding on all future property owners. The proposed Rehabilitation/Maintenance Plan identifies qualifying exterior improvements.
Mills Act Contract
Project Location, 444 W Brookdale Pl (ZON-2024-0111)
2 Zone: R-1-7.2P (One-Family Residential, Historic Preservation) -- subject property
Property built in 1928 and represents a “Spanish Colonial Revival” architectural style Proposed Maintenance Plan:
Wood replacement, painting, sealing
Deck replacement
Wall repairs
Awning repairs
Driveway repairs
Property Tax Benefit
Existing Conditions and Proposal
Project Location, 516 W Amerige Ave (ZON-2024-0119)
2 Zone: R-3 (Limited Density, Multiple Family Residential) -- subject property
Property built in 1903 and represents a “Colonial Revival” architectural style.
Proposed Maintenance Plan:
Repair dry rot and termite damage
Repair roof damage
Replace damaged patio deck
Paint and seal
Property Tax Benefit
Existing Conditions and Proposal
Project Location, 800 Grandview (ZON-2024-0120)
2 Zone: R-1-7.2 (One-Family Residential)
-- subject property
Property built in 1927 and represents a “California Bungalow” architectural style.
Proposed Maintenance Plan:
Restoration of original windows
Exterior paint and seal
Restore doors and hardware
Repair cracks in plaster
Misc. repair items
Property Tax Benefit
Existing Conditions and Proposal
Project Location, 156 Hillcrest Dr (ZON-2024-0121)
2 Zone: R-1-7.2P (One-Family Residential, Historic Preservation) -- subject property
Property built in 1917 and represents a “Craftsman” architectural style.
Proposed Maintenance Plan:
Remove/replace rotten wood
Repaint house and garage
Replace damaged back steps
Repair damaged stucco
Replace roof
Misc. repair items
Property Tax Benefit
Existing Conditions and Proposal
Recommended Actions
Adopt four Resolutions Nos. 2024-XX through 2024-XX approving Mills Act Contracts between the City and owners of the aforementioned historic properties in the form of an Historic Property Preservation Agreement Authorize Director of the Community and Economic Development Department to review subsequent updated schedules of improvements and maintenance items provided by the property owner pursuant to the Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Agreement) prior to the tenth anniversary of the Agreement and every tenth anniversary thereafter.