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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 25-063, Adopting CCP-007, Mills Act PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 25-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA ADOPTING THE MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM POLICY WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of preserving historic resources in the community and the need to enhance and maintain the unique character of the historic resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council has chosen to participate and support the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program according to Art. XIIl-8 of the California Constitution and California Government Code sections 50280-50290 and California Revenue and Tax Code sections 439-439.4; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participating in the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program is consistent with the City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Code Chapter 13, and the General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element Goal OSC-13 “Through coordination with and implementation of other related General Plan Policies, encourage preservation of the City’s heritage by providing for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements of City and regional history” and implementation measure IM OSC-13.a in that participating in the Mills Act will aid in the preservation of historic resources in the city. WHEREAS, on March 5, 2003, the City Council approved the participation in the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program with Resolution No. 03-016 and limited the approval of applications under the Mills Act to no more than three per year; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2024, the City Council updated the requirements for the City’s Mills Act program (Resolution 24-019). WHEREAS, on August 20, 2025, the City Council reviewed a draft policy with additional requirements for the Mills Act Program, provided recommended changes, and directed staff to return with a revised draft following a review and recommendation by the Heritage Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed the draft policy and provided recommendations to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, the City Council of the City of Saratoga held a duly noticed public meeting on the subject matter, and considered the staff report and evidence presented by the public. Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC Resolution 25-063 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby adopt the City of Saratoga’s Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program Policy (Exhibit A). This Policy supersedes all prior Mills Act policies adopted by the City Council. The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 5th day of November 2025 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, VICE MAYOR PAGE, MAYOR AFTAB NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Belal Y. Aftab, Mayor ATTEST: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk 1986147.1 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC CITY OF SARATOGA _____________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL POLICY POLICY TITLE: Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program Policy POLICY NUMBER: CCP-007 POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: 11-06-2025 LAST REVISION: N/A I.PURPOSE This policy establishes the City’s Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program. This policy supersedes all previous City of Saratoga Mills Act policies and practices. This Policy helps to ensure that property owners who receive a reduction in their property taxes are reinvesting that savings into the historic landmark and the proposed improvements have been reviewed for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards (see Appendix A) by a licensed Architect, Historian, or other qualified professional meeting the Professional Qualifications Standards described by the National Park Service for implementing the Secretary of Interior Standards. II.BACKGROUND The Mills Act is a California State law to encourage historic preservation. It grants local governments the authority to enter into agreements with owners of historic properties who agree to maintain and rehabilitate their properties in exchange for a reduction in local property taxes. For additional information on the Mills Act, see California Government Code Article 12, Sections 50280-50290 and California Revenue and Taxation Code Article 1.9, Sections 439-439.4 The City of Saratoga Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act Program) was established on March 5, 2003 (City Council Resolution 03-016) and amended in 2024 (Resolution 24-019), and 2025 (Resolution 25-063). To participate in the Mills Act Program, property owners must submit an application that includes a Historic Resource Evaluation and a 10-Year Restoration & Maintenance Plan (Restoration Plan), subject to City Council approval, following review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. The property owner(s) will be subject to a Mills Act Agreement, which outlines the requirements of the Mills Act Program and commitment to preserve the historic resource per the Restoration Plan and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Resolution 25-063 Page 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 2 III.ELIGIBILITY To qualify for the City of Saratoga’s Mills Act Program, the property must be designated as a Historic Landmark on the City of Saratoga’s Heritage Resource Inventory (HRI). If a property is not yet designated, the applicant may submit an application requesting designation as a Historic Landmark, concurrent with the submittal of their Mills Act Program application. See Saratoga City Code Chapter 13 (Heritage Preservation) for information on the designation process. Funds saved in property taxes are to be used for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the historic property. All work on the property must conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (See Appendix A) and the California Historical Building Code. The City will confirm owner compliance with the terms of their Mills Act Agreement and the 10-year Restoration Plan through annual reporting and inspection. Applicants must pay a fee to cover the costs of processing the application, and property owners who enter a Mills Act Agreement must pay fees to cover the City’s costs of administering the agreement, including 10 years of annual inspections and monitoring. What Properties are Ineligible? Properties that do not pay taxes or are delinquent in the payment of taxes are ineligible. Properties with outstanding code violations and/or correction notices issued by any Department or Division within the City of Saratoga are also ineligible. All code violations and expired permits must be corrected before an application is accepted. It is also important that the person/entity submitting the application retains ownership of the subject property through the time the agreement is recorded at the Assessor’s Office. If not, the Agreement will not take effect since the ownership on the recordation date will not match the ownership listed in the Mills Act Agreement. Following recordation, the property owner is required to notify the City of Saratoga of any change of ownership. Owners of properties subject to Mills Act Agreements that are not in full compliance with the Mills Act Program and their Mills Act Agreement may not submit new applications for additional properties. IV.APPLICATION PROCESS Application Requirements. Applications are due no later than June 30 each year. However, if the property is not yet designated as a Landmark, the application, including the Historic Resource Evaluation, must be submitted no later than April 30. Applications must include all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for understanding all of the information contained in this document, including the Secretary of Interior Standards (also see Appendix A). The application must include: 1.Copy of most recent property tax bill, which includes the assessed value of the land and property improvements, and the tax assessment. The property owner will also be required to submit a copy of their reduced tax bill following reassessment by the County, within a year after the Mills Act Agreement is executed. Resolution 25-063 Page 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 3 2.Current Preliminary Title report, which includes the subject property legal description and all matters affecting title (prepared by a Title company within 45 days of application submittal). 3.Proposal Statement. A brief description summarizing how the structure qualifies for the program and the historical improvements and maintenance proposed. The property owner must also agree that their property can be featured in an exterior walking tour every three years on the second Saturday of the month of May (National Preservation Month). Advanced notice and a description of the tour will be provided to the owner at least 90 days before the tour date. The tour is managed by the Saratoga Historical Foundation. The Foundation may also ask property owners to consider allowing interior tours of structures listed on the Heritage Resource Inventory. 4.Site Plan: Attach a site plan of the entire property, that illustrates the location of the main building and any other accessory buildings, structures or objects on the property. 5.Baseline Conditions. As provided in Section V, the application shall include a Historic Resource Evaluation (HRE), updated DPR 523A (Primary Record) and DPR 523B (Building, Structure, Object) Form 1, and photographs of the historic resource and property. 6.Historic Landmark Application. If the property is not designated as a Historic Landmark on the City of Saratoga’s Heritage Resource Inventory (HRI), the Mills Act application must be accompanied by an application to be designated. 7.Restoration Plan. As provided in Section VI, the application shall include a Restoration Plan with cost estimates that illustrate that at least 6.25 percent of the assessed value of the property (as provided on the most recent property tax bill) will be spent on preserving the historic resource over the course of the 10-year Restoration Plan. Because the contract is automatically renewed each year unless cancelled by action of the City or property owner, the property owner must submit a new 10-year Restoration Plan, no later than July 1 in year 9 following execution of the Mills Act Agreement, illustrating a new 10-year schedule of projects that invests at least 6.25 percent of the current fair market value of the property (or the factored base year value if available from the Assessor) back into the property over the course of the subsequent 10-year Restoration Plan. A copy of the new 10-year Restoration Plan will be provided to the City Council in October of year 9 following execution of the Mills Act Agreement. The City will issue a notice of nonrenewal if the property owner does not submit a new 10-year plan that satisfies the requirements of the Program, including the minimum investment of tax savings for the subsequent 10-year period. The Restoration Plan does not serve as an official permit or approval of any individual item. The property owner is 1 The Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record (DPR) form, developed by the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is used for used for recording and evaluating historic sites and resources. Resolution 25-063 Page 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 4 responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals and permits before making any changes to the property and completing the work. Any work performed must conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the California Historical Building Code. Application Review Staff Review: The City will conduct a preliminary inspection of the property to verify the baseline conditions (see Section V) provided by the applicant and help inform staff’s recommendation regarding the merits of the application. Staff may retain a historic preservation expert at the applicant’s expense to assist in the review of the materials. Staff may also recommend Conditions of Approval to address any conditions that do not conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Preliminary inspections are typically conducted between July and August following June 30 submittals of Mills Act applications, or between May and June following April 30 submittals of a Landmark designation / Mills Act application. HPC / City Council Review: Mills Act applications are considered by the Heritage Preservation Commission in September and the City Council in October of the year applied, concurrently with other applications. However, if the property requires Landmark designation, the entire application will be considered by the Heritage Preservation Commission in July. The application will be considered by the City Council over the course of two meetings, including review of the Landmark application in September, and adoption of the Landmark Ordinance and the Mills Act Agreement Resolution in October. If approved by the City Council, a Mills Act Agreement is processed by the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office (Assessor’s Office) for the following tax year. Mills Act Agreements must be recorded with the Assessor’s Office before the end of the calendar year preceding the first Mills Act tax abatement year for the property (e.g., the subsequent July-June tax year). The City may approve up to three Mills Act Agreements per year. V.BASELINE CONDITIONS REPORT FOR HISTORICAL PROPERTY The Baseline Conditions Report is included as EXHIBIT C to the Mills Act Agreement. The application must include a Historic Resource Evaluation (HRE), updated DPR Form2, and photographs of the historic resource and property that meet the requirements below. The HRE report provides specific information about the property, its condition, and the rehabilitation and maintenance items to be undertaken during the initial 10- year term of the Mills Act Agreement to ensure that the historic/architectural integrity of the property is maintained. This report, if accepted by the HPC and City Council, will be an exhibit to the Mills Act Agreement. Historic Resource Evaluation (HRE) / Updated DPR Form. The owner shall acquire the services of a licensed Architect, Historian, or other qualified professional (meeting the Professional Qualifications Standards described by the National Park Service for 2 The form includes two parts: DPR 523A Primary Record, and DPR 523B Building, Structure, Object. Resolution 25-063 Page 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 5 implementing the Secretary of Interior Standards3), to review the history of the structure and prepare an HRE and an updated DPR form for the property. The HRE shall: •define the architectural style, exterior finishes, and character-defining features of the structure that should be retained; •describe the current conditions of the historic resource, including any materials or systems that exhibit distress or deterioration; •describe any construction or materials that may not conform to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; •describe and date past construction, additions, alterations, and/or restoration work that have been made to the original structure, including work affecting historic/architectural integrity of the structure; •indicate if the structure has been moved and provide the date(s); and •provide recommendations on architectural features that should be restored or reconstructed as part of the initial 10-year Restoration Plan. Photographs. The HRE report shall include comprehensive labeled and dated color digital photographs of the historic resource, property grounds, and other historic accessory buildings, structures or objects on the property. Color photographs shall sufficiently illustrate the overall condition and historic character of the property and historic structures. The photographic set shall include detailed images of character- defining exterior features as seen from the street(s) and from the front, side, and rear property lines. Each image shall be appropriately labeled (e.g., front, rear side, across the street). VI.10-YEAR RESTORATION PLAN AND MAINTENANCE PLAN The 10-Year Restoration & Maintenance Plan is included as EXHIBIT D to the Mills Act Agreement. All City of Saratoga Mills Act Agreements require a minimum 10-year Restoration Plan that includes a yearly schedule of projects with costs that are equal to or exceed 6.25 percent of the assessed value of the property (as provided on the most recent property tax bill). The Restoration Plan, if accepted by the HPC and City Council, will be an exhibit to the Mills Act Agreement. An architect or licensed contractor shall prepare the estimates for each project in the Restoration Plan. At least 6.25 percent of the assessed value of the property (as provided on the most recent property tax bill) shall be used to restore, rehabilitate, and/or maintain the property over the course of the 10 -year Restoration Plan. Routine maintenance (e.g., exterior painting, minor landscaping, and minor roof repairs) should represent less than 10% of the cost to implement the Restoration Plan. Restoration work completed within the 12 months prior to submittal of the Mills Act application may be included in the Restoration Plan, if the professional preparing the HRE determines that 3 https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm Resolution 25-063 Page 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 6 the work complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the California Historical Building Code. Eligible Restoration Plan items. Any work performed on the property must conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the California Historical Building Code. Eligible Restoration Plan items are restricted to interior and exterior improvements that restore and maintain the historic integrity of the historic resource, building system improvements, and property ground improvements, including landscaping and hardscaping. The items below guide the types of work that may be included in a 10-year Restoration Plan. Historic Resource Evaluation and annual verification fees. The cost of the Historic Resource Evaluation and payment of fees for annual verification of improvements may be counted towards the minimum investment requirements for the Mills Act Agreement. Interior Restoration. Interior work recommended in the Historic Resource Evaluation as an appropriate restoration or period-appropriate improvement item may be included in the 10-year Restoration Plan. Work must conform to the Standards and avoid visible changes to character-defining features of the historic resource. Energy Efficiency and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Improvements. Improvements intended to increase energy efficiency such as solar panels and double-pane windows, and interior / exterior improvements needed to comply with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) requirements, can be included in the Restoration Plan if those improvements appear compatible with the historic home. Building Systems. The Restoration Plan can include building systems required for the structural integrity and preservation of the historic resource. Eligible work items include seismic reinforcement, electrical and mechanical upgrades, plumbing work, necessary building code requirements (e.g., fire sprinklers), and drainage/flood prevention. All systems work must conform to the Standards and avoid visible changes to character- defining features of the historic resource. Roofs. Historic roofing material should be preserved wherever possible, with the exception of combustible materials. If replacement is necessary, new material should resemble the historic material as closely as possible. This includes configuration, size, pattern, color, texture, etc. Exterior Cladding and Stucco. Installation of new cladding materials should replicate historic materials as closely as possible. Painted cladding should be maintained to ensure the protection/durability of the cladding material. Sandblasting and other abrasive treatment methods should never be used in treating historic wood or brick elements. Stucco finishes should be restored to the historical type. Façade restoration, rehabilitation, preservation. Historic front or side porches and patios, carriage houses, and other historic ancillary buildings are character-defining features of a property and should be preserved whenever possible. Windows and Exterior Doors. Preservation over replacement should be prioritized. When replacement is necessary, period-appropriate materials (new or salvaged) that replicate the materials, size, shape, details, and other qualities of the original windows Resolution 25-063 Page 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 7 and doors should be utilized. Windows and exterior doors that are highly visible from the public right-of-way should be prioritized over less visible windows or doors (such as those at the rear of the property). When the original door is present, it should be restored or treated for its ongoing preservation. Replacement of an inappropriate front door with a period-appropriate door should be prioritized in the Restoration Plan. Replacement garage doors should be based on the style of the original doors or on similar period garage doors, with guidance from City staff. This includes design, material, and configuration. Landscape, Fencing, and Garden Walls. Landscape design and maintenance have a significant impact on the appearance of a property. Historic landscape features should be preserved and maintained. Deteriorated surfaces should be repaired, and replacement material should replicate historical features as closely as possible. The Restoration Plan may include new landscaping, driveways, front walkways (leading to the front door or driveway), maintenance of trees or shrubs of significant age or size, planters, and light posts. The installation of new fences and perimeter walls in the front yard is generally discouraged since they interfere with public visibility of the Mills Act property. In cases where it is appropriate, the fence design, materials, and finishes should complement the historic resource and allow visibility into the property. Ineligible items. Specific items that are not eligible include, but are not limited to: new additions; modernization of the property or historic resource; interior work on private residences that is not period appropriate as identified in the HRE; installation of a security system; and exterior improvements such as a swimming pool or landscaping items that detract from the historic integrity of the property. VII.MAINTENANCE STANDARDS In addition to the items listed in the Restoration Plan, all Mills Act properties are required to be adequately maintained. All current building and zoning codes will be enforced. The following are examples of conditions that are not permissible: •Unpermitted work that would otherwise require a Building or Planning permit. •Dilapidated buildings or features such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows. •Abandoned or discarded objects, equipment, or materials such as automobiles, automobile parts, furniture, appliances, containers, lumber, or similar items stored outdoors but within property lines. •Stagnant water or open excavations. •Any device, decoration, or structure that is unsightly because of its height, condition, or location. •Peeling exterior paint. •Overgrown or dead landscaping exposed bald areas within yards or grounds, and broken walkways or driveways. •Yards or porches cluttered with items that detract from the appearance of the Resolution 25-063 Page 9 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 8 property. •Trash cans that are not stored out of view of the public right-of-way. VIII.ANNUAL REPORTING AND WORK PLAN VERIFICATION All work described in the initial and subsequent Restoration Plan(s) shall be completed within the ongoing 10-year term of the approved Mills Act Agreement. Owners who enter into a Mills Act Agreement and do not rehabilitate or maintain the property annually in accordance with the approved Restoration Plan and the Mills Act Agreement, are subject to non-renewal or the City cancelling the Agreement and the Santa Clara County Assessor collecting a fee of 12.5% of the current fair market value of the property as required by State law. Each year on the anniversary of the Effective Date, Owner shall provide City evidence of maintenance of the Historic Property completed within the previous year. Annual verification of workplan implementation is conducted by City staff, Heritage Preservation Commissioners, or a consultant contracted by the City to monitor properties for routine maintenance and compliance with the terms of the Mills Act Agreement, including progress of the Restoration Plan and work called for in updates to the Restoration Plan after the initial term. Inspections will primarily be conducted from the sidewalk and will evaluate everything visible from the public right-of-way. Interior improvements included in the Restoration Plan will also be verified. Verification of workplan implementation is ongoing for the life of the Mills Act Agreement and will continue after all work specified in the Restoration Plan has been completed, as long as the Mills Act Agreement is in effect. The City will provide prior notice to the Owner before conducting inspections. Following the inspection, Mills Act property owners will receive a letter by e-mail (or certified mail in the case of non-compliance), notifying them of the inspection results and determination regarding compliance. If at any point during the term of the Mills Act Agreement the property is deemed noncompliant, the owner will be given a reasonable deadline to make the improvements. An extension may be granted if there are extenuating circumstances and the owner has shown good faith efforts to make the improvements. Prior to the first inspection and within a year after the Mills Act Agreement is executed, the property owner must submit to the City a copy of their reduced tax bill following reassessment by the County. IX.MILLS ACT AGREEMENT OVERVIEW The following information is a general summary of the provisions of a Mills Act agreement. The property owner must comply with all requirements of the executed Mills Act Agreement. Term of Agreement: A Mills Act Agreement is executed for an initial term of 10 years. At the end of each year, the term is automatically extended by one year, thereby maintaining the 10-year term in perpetuity. The Agreement runs in perpetuity with the Resolution 25-063 Page 10 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 9 land, and the terms and conditions of the Agreement bind subsequent owners. If a property owner or the City wishes to terminate the Mills Act Agreement by stopping the automatic renewal, the agreement would terminate at the end of the corresponding 10- year period. If the Mills Act Agreement is cancelled before the end of the 10-year term, the property owner is assessed a fee (12.5% of the current fair market value of the property), and taxation resumes at ordinary rates. Renewal: The City or property owner may choose not to renew a Mills Act Agreement for any reason. Unless the notice of nonrenewal is served by the owner at least 90 days prior to the renewal date or by the City Clerk at least 60 days prior to the renewal date, one year is automatically added to the term of the Agreement. Upon receipt by the owner of a notice of nonrenewal from the City Clerk, the owner may make a written protest. If either party serves notice of intent in any year not to renew the Mills Act Agreement, the existing Mills Act Agreement will remain in effect for the ten years remaining in the term. Upon execution of the nonrenewal, the owner’s Mills Act tax benefit reduces gradually on an annual basis. By year 10, the property owner will be paying the same tax they would be paying without having entered a Mills Act Agreement. Cancellation/Breach of Agreement: If the property owner is found to be in breach of the Mills Act Agreement, the City may cancel the Agreement whereupon the County Auditor-Controller collects a cancellation fee of 12.5% of the fair market value of the property as determined by the County Assessor and taxation resumes at ordinary rates. Reasons for cancellation include but are not limited to: failure to notify the City of lease or sale and transfer of ownership; failure to implement the Restoration Plan; blocking public view of the historic structure from the public right-of-way; failure to conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the State of California's Historic Building Code; and deterioration to the point that the property no longer qualifies as a Historic Landmark. Lease / Transfer of Ownership: The property owner listed on the Mills Act Agreement must notify the City of Saratoga when a Mills Act property is leased or sold. In the event of a sale and change of ownership, the City will immediately issue a notice of non- renewal for the associated agreement, such that the agreement will no longer be in effect 10 years from the effective date of the non-renewal. The new owner can reapply for a new Mills Act Agreement upon satisfactorily submitting all requirements for a new application in accordance with this policy. Failure to provide written notice via certified mail to the City at least 10 days before listing the property for sale and at least 10 days before the lease or sale of the property, is considered a breach of the Mills Act Agreement, and may lead to its cancellation, imposition of the 12.5% fee, and resumption of standard tax rates. The requirements of the Mills Act Agreement are binding on the new property owner; the new property owner is required to notify the City of the sale within ten (10) days following completion of the sale to inform the City of sale, provide updated contact information for the Mills Act Agreement; and affirm Owner’s agreement to abide by all requirements of the Mills Act Agreement. It is incumbent upon the seller of a Mills Act property to disclose this fact to potential buyers. Resolution 25-063 Page 11 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC City Council Policy No. 007 Page 10 Appendix A: The Secretary of the Interior’s 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. 2000293.2 Resolution 25-063 Page 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 8C1AA746-C0CC-4BC7-AB23-8AD6D1B1C4BC