REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
October 28, 2024
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: ASHLEY ATKINSON, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LISHA CHEN, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Consideration of approval of request by property owners to enter into a Mills Act historical property contract pursuant to FMC 12-1706:
1. The Anderson Residence (HP #130) located at 1120 T St. (APN 46602105)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission hold a public hearing and that the Director of Development enter into a Historical Property Contract for the subject property pursuant to FMC 12-1706.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The property owner has provided final confirmation that he wishes to enter the Mills Act Program. The application has been reviewed and it was found that the property is a qualified historical property under FMC SEC. 12-1704, and that the submitted draft work plans meet the required contract provisions under FMC SEC.12-1705.
BACKGROUND
In California, the Mills Act legislation allows local governments to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic properties providing that in exchange for the restoration and maintenance of these properties, owners receive a reduction in property taxes. Since the City of Fresno adopted the Mills Act Program, it has enrolled 32 properties.
Seven applications were submitted for the Mills Act Program for the year 2024. Due to various reasons such as ownership transfers and concerns about tax reduction amount, only three of the seven properties for which applications were received will enter the Mills Act Program. This one is further described below.
The Anderson Residence (HP# 130) is located at 1120 T Street (46602105). The residence is a classic example of the American foursquare architectural style, known for its practicality and s...
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