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Date: November 4, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Michelle Ramirez, Community Development Director
By: Kevin Joe, Planning Associate | [email protected] Subject: Historic Preservation Commission and Community Development – Approve a Mills Act Contract for Historic Landmark #2 (HPC24-00004) for a Residence Located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a Two-Family Residential (R-2) Zone at 2268 Sonoma Street and Determine an Exemption from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission and Community Development Director that City Council:
1. Approve a Mills Act contract for a Historic Landmark designated residence located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a R-2 Zone at 2268 Sonoma Street; and
2. Determine a Categorical Exemption for the project in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15331 (Historic Resource Rehabilitation/Restoration).
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
Background
On June 20, 2024, the Historic Preservation Commission approved HPC24-00002 to designate a Spanish Colonial Revival home constructed in 1927 at 2268 Sonoma Street a Historic Landmark (Historic Landmark #2 of the Torrance Register of Historic Resources). In November of 2024, the homeowner of 2268 Sonoma Street (Randall Klinenberg) submitted a Mills Act Contract application. On August 5, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution (City Council Resolution No. 2025-49) establishing the Mills Act contract application process and review procedures. On September 18, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission considered a Mills Act Contract request (HPC24-00004) for the subject property and unanimously recommended that the City Council enter into a Mills Act Contract, as conditioned. 1 City Council
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7 Analysis
The homeowner of 2268 Sonoma Street has submitted a request to enter a Mills Act Contract (“Contract”) for the Historic Landmark Spanish Colonial Revival residence on property located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in a R-2 Zone. As part of the Mills Act Contract application, a Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan (“Plan”) was prepared by the homeowner based in part on the recommendations of a structural report that was prepared by a licensed architect. The Plan identifies the work to be performed by the homeowner over the life of the Contract, timelines for completion, and estimated cost for the repairs. The Plan includes repairs to exterior patio and kitchen doors; replacement of damaged clay roof tiles; stucco repairs and painting; painting of building trim; replacing the electrical panel and exterior outlets; retrofitting the stair railing, post footings and the foundation of rear room addition to meet current building standards. The cost estimate for all the repairs and maintenance to be performed total $112,500. The property tax relief the homeowner could realize, which will change over time, is estimated to be $8,850. The Mills Act allows the property tax savings to be reinvested for preservation and maintenance of the property.
At the time the homeowner submitted the Mills Act Contract application, the City had not yet established the process and procedures for reviewing Mills Act Contract requests as required by Section 91.50.270 of the Torrance Municipal. When the Mills Act Contract application process and procedures were established, several months had passed between when the application was submitted and when the Historic Preservation Commission was able to consider the request. As a result, the homeowner has provided a revised Plan (Attachment 1, Exhibit B) with an updated timeline for completing the repairs outlined within it. The homeowner will be required to perform the work in accordance with the timeline outline in the Plan and comply with the conditions of approval (Attachment 1, Exhibit D). The repair work to be performed will be reviewed for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Restoration (Attachment 1, Exhibit C).
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This item is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA, Article 19, Section 15331 (Historic Resource Rehabilitation/Restoration).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Mills Act Contract
2. Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report
2 Recording Requested by:
Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
When Recorded, Mail to:
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503-2970
ATTN: City Clerk’s Office
HISTORIC PROPERTY AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of November 5, 2025, by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Randall Klinenberg (“Owner”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. (the Mills Act), authorizes cities to enter into contracts with the owners of qualified historic buildings to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such historic property so as to retain its characteristics of historic significance; and
WHEREAS, Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 2268 Sonoma Street, Assessor Parcel Number 7355-017-025, Torrance, California (“Historic Property”). A legal description of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2017, City of Torrance City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3822 creating a Historic Preservation Program that enables the City to enter into a Mills Act contract with the owner of a Historic Landmark designated property; and WHEREAS, City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter in this Agreement both to protect and preserve the historically significant characteristics of the Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
AGREEMENT:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
This Agreement shall be effective and commence on November 5, 2025, and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the effective date, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in Paragraph 2 below.
2. AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement (“renewal date”), a year shall automatically be added to the initial term of this Agreement unless notice of nonrenewal is as provided herein.
ATTACHMENT 1
3 3. NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL
If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew the Agreement, Owner or City that party shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party in advance of the annual renewal date, or served by City to Owner at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date. If such notice is not timely served, one (1) year shall be automatically added to the term of the Agreement as provided herein. Upon receipt by Owner of a notice of nonrenewal from City, Owner may make a written protest of the notice. City may, at any time prior to the annual renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to Owner of nonrenewal. If either City or Owner serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last renewal of the agreement, whichever may apply.
4. PRESERV ATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTY
During the term of this Agreement the Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
A) Owner shall rehabilitate, preserve and maintain the historically significant characteristics of the Historic Property. Attached hereto, marked as Exhibit B:
Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan and incorporated herein by this reference is a list of those minimum standards and conditions for rehabilitation, maintenance, use and preservation of the Historic Property, which shall apply to such property throughout the term of this Agreement.
B) Owner shall, additionally and where necessary, restore and rehabilitate the property according to the rules and regulations of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, attached hereto, marked as Exhibit C.
C) Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representative of the County Assessor, State Office of Historic Preservation, State Board of Equalization and City, as may be necessary to determine Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
D) Owner shall submit an annual progress report to City documenting all maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation activities performed during the preceding year, including supporting photographs and, where applicable, contractor invoices.
5. PROVISION OF INFORMATION OF COMPLIANCE
Owner hereby agrees to furnish City with any and all information requested by the City which may be reasonable and necessary to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
6. CANCELLATION
Prior to cancellation, City shall provide Owner with written notice of the alleged breach or deficiency and a reasonable opportunity (not less than sixty (60) days) to cure such breach or deficiency. If the Owner fails to cure within specified period, City may proceed with cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in California Government Code Section 50280, et seq., may cancel this Agreement if City determines:
4 A) Owner has breached any of the conditions or covenants of the Agreement; B) Owner has allowed the Historic Property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified historical property; or C) Owner has failed to restore or rehabilitate the Historic Property in the manner specified in paragraph 4 of this Agreement.
City’s right to cancel this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph shall in no way limit or restrict its rights or legal remedies arising from City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance or Municipal Code.
7. CANCELLATION FEE
In the event of cancellation, Owner shall be subject to payment of those cancellation fees set forth in California Government Code Sections 50280, et seq, described herein. Upon cancellation, Owner shall pay cancellation fee equal to twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the current fair market value of the property as determined by the County Assessor as though the Historic Property were free of contractual restriction pursuant to this Agreement. The Owner shall pay the cancellation fee to the county auditor in the time and manner prescribed by the County Auditor. As an alternative to cancellation of the contract for breach of any conditions, City or landowners that are party to the contract, may bring any action in court necessary to enforce the contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce the contract by specific performance or injunction.
8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel this Agreement as referenced herein, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of this Agreement.
9. WAIVER
City does not waive any claim or default by Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in City’s regulations governing historic properties are available to City to pursue in the event there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
10. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property to the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, reservations, and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner’s successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property.
Each and every contract, deed or other instrument hereinafter executed, governing or conveying the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, reservations and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed or other instrument.
City and Owner hereby declare their understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth herein touch and concern the land in that it restricts development of the Historic Property. City and Owner hereby further declare their understanding and intent that the benefit of such covenants, reservations and 5 restrictions touch and concern the land by enhancing and maintaining the cultural and historic characteristics and significance of the Historic Property for the benefit of the public and Owner.
11. NOTICE
Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be provided at the address of the respective parties as specified below, by personal delivery or United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
CITY: City of Torrance
City Clerk
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
OWNER: Randall Klinenberg
2268 Sonoma Street
Torrance, CA 90501
12. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint enterprise.
13. INDEMNITY OF CITY
Owner will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, the City Council, each member of thereof, present and future, members of boards and commissions, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, expenses, including, but not limited to, those arising from breach of contract, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, loss of use, or property loss however the same may be caused and regardless of the responsibility for negligence. The obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless includes, but is not limited to, any liability or expense, including defense cost and legal fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of Owner, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors. It is further agreed, Owner’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless will apply even in the event of concurrent negligence on the part of City, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, or its officers, agents and employees, except for liability resulting solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, employees or agents.
Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity. In the event of any dispute between Owner and City, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of the City or its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors, Owner will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as solely negligent. Owner will not be entitled in the event of such determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including, but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.
Owner agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and shall hold City and its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for claims, loss, proceedings, damages, causes of action, liability, costs of expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees 6 in connection with damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims of property damage which may arise from the direct or indirect use of operations of such Owner or those of owner’s contractor, subcontractor, agent, employee or other person acting on owners behalf which relate to the use, operation and maintenance of the Historic Property.
Owner hereby agrees to and shall defend the City and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees with respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, reason of Owner’s activities in connection with the Historic Property.
This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
14. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS
All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. Owner shall provide written notice to the City at least thirty (30) days prior to any transfer of ownership of the Historic Property.
15. LEGAL COSTS
In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations or restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevail party in such proceeding my recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, the part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the License will remain in full force and effect.
17. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of any litigation arising from the Agreement will be in Los Angeles County, California.
18. NOTIFICATION TO OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERV ATION
City shall provide written notice of the Agreement to the State Office of Historic Preservation within six (6) months of the effective date of the Agreement.
19. RECORDATION
Owner or agents of Owner shall record this agreement with the Los Angeles County Recorder within sixty (60) days after the parties execute this Agreement. Owner shall provide copies of the recorded agreement to the City Clerk and Community Development Department.
20. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
7 21. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
Owner and City agree that this Agreement shall be subject to and comply with any future amendments to relevant local, state and federal preservation laws and guidelines, including but not limited to the Mills Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
City of Torrance,
a municipal corporation
______________________ By: _________________________
Mayor George Chen Randall Klinenberg, Owner
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirer, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIV AN, City Attorney
By: _______________________________
Tatia Y . Strader, Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A Property Legal Description
Exhibit B Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
Exhibit C Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
Exhibit D Conditions of Approval
8 Exhibit A
Property Legal Description
The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California and is described as follows:
The east 70 feet of Lot 22 in Block 51 of Torrance Tract, in the City of Torrance, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 22, Pages(s) 94 and 95 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said county.
Except therefrom all oil, gas, hydrocarbons and kindred substances lying below a depth of 500 feet from the surface of said land without however the right to enter upon the surface of said land as provided in an instrument recorded June 17, 1965 as Instrument No. 1630 official records.
APN: 7355-017-025
9 Exhibit B
Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
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City of Torrance, Community Developm ent Department Michelle G. Ramirez , Director 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, Phone (310) 618-5990 Fax (310) 618-5829
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION HPC ___-______
Mills Act Property Tax Program Supplemental Application
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PLAN
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER:
Describe the maintenance and rehabilitation work that will be completed in the next ten years on the property. Be specific as possible in describing work to be performed. Work may include exterior rehabilitation, plumbing, electrical and foundation repairs, but not interior remodeling work. (attach additional sheets if necessary) WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Replace damaged clay roof shingles
2030
$3,500
There are some clay roof shingles that are partially broken. These shingles should be removed and install new clay shingles
Stucco
2028
$5,000
2268 Sonoma St
There are some stucco cracks in the exterior walls. Need to re-stucco and paint the damaged parts Trim paint
2029
$7,000
The paint at the trims is pilling off and some parts of the wood is damaged. Need to scrape the existing layer of paint, replace the damaged wood, and repaint the trim. The new paint shall match the existing paint color.
Electrical panel & Exterior outlets
2028
$6,500
Replace the existing electrical panel to a 200amp panel and label clearly the circuits.
The exterior outlets need to be replaced to weather protected GFCI outlets. 11 [Type here]
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City of Torrance, Community Developm ent Department Michelle G. Ramirez , Director 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, Phone (310) 618-5990 Fax (310) 618-5829
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION HPC ___-______
Mills Act Property Tax Program Supplemental Application
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PLAN
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER:
Describe the maintenance and rehabilitation work that will be completed in the next ten years on the property. Be specific as possible in describing work to be performed. Work may include exterior rehabilitation, plumbing, electrical and foundation repairs, but not interior remodeling work. (attach additional sheets if necessary) WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WORK ITEM: COMPLETION YEAR: COST ESTIMATE:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Doors Replacement
2029
$3,000
The back door is deteriorate. It needs to be replaced and painted to match the existing door paint color. 2268 Sonoma St
Stair railing
2029
$2,500
The stair railing does not meet current code requirements, and the wood is in poor condition. The railing needs to be replaced and redesigned per current code requirements Post footing
2027
$15,000
The connection of the post to the girder at the crawl space needs to be retrofitted per code requirements.
The existing connection is with diagonal bracing, and it needs to be engineered to meet code requirements.
Back room
2034
$70,000
The house has a back room with foundation that do not meet current code. The foundations need to be redesigned and engineered per current code
12 Exhibit C
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
Standards for Rehabilitation
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved.
If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
https://www.nps.gov/crps/tps/rehab-guidelines/rehabilitation-guidelines-1997.pdf
13 Exhibit D
Conditions of Approval
1. That the Property Owner (“Owner”) of 2268 Sonoma Street, Torrance CA 90501 (“Property”) shall enter into a Historic Property Agreement (“Agreement”) with the City of Torrance (“City”) to qualify for Mills Act benefits.
2. That the Owner shall record Agreement with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder and copy of the recorded Agreement shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
3. That the Owner shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Agreement. Failure to comply with terms and conditions of the Agreement could result in cancellation of Agreement and payment of cancellation fees set forth in California Government Code Section 50280, et seq., equal to 12.5% of the current fair market value of the property.
4. That the Agreement shall remain in effect for a term or 10 years and shall be automatically renewed and a year automatically added to the initial term on the anniversary date unless notice of nonrenewal is provided from the Owner or City. The Owner shall provide written notice of nonrenewal of Agreement 90 days prior to annual renewal date.
5. That Owner shall be responsible for rehabilitating, preserving and maintaining the historically significant characteristics of the Historic Property in accordance with Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan (Exhibit B) and the Secretary of the Interior Standard for Rehabilitation.
6. That all work to be performed on Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan shall be completed by the year stated in Plan and prior to the expiration of Agreement.
7. That any proposed revisions or time extensions to the Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan shall require a determination from the Community Development Director with appeal rights to the Historic Preservation Commission.
8. That proposed alterations, modifications, rehabilitation work, door and window replacement, and repairs to the exterior of the subject Property may be subject to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City of Torrance Historic Preservation Commission or Community Development Director.
9. That applicable building permits from the City Building and Safety Division shall be obtained prior to any alterations, modifications, rehabilitation work, door and window replacement, or repairs to the subject Property.
10. That all exterior architectural elements, features, materials, windows, doors, and finishes shall be consistent with the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style (https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2806/636302205224930000).
Owner shall submit exterior color and/or material samples of siding, trim, stucco, roof tiles, and stair railings to the Community Development Department Planning Division for review prior to application/installation.
14 11. That Owner shall submit an annual progress report on the anniversary date of the contract execution to the Community Development Department documenting all maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation activities performed during the preceding year, including supporting photographs and, where applicable, contractors invoices.
12. That Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of Property by representatives of the County Assessor, State Office of Historic Preservation, State Board of Equalization and City, as may be necessary to determine Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 15 ATTACHMENT 2
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