Historic Preservation Commission recommends three Mills Act contracts to Board of Supervisors

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously Oct. 16 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve three Mills Act historic property contracts for properties that the Department determined meet the program27s eligibility and rehabilitation criteria.

Susan Parks of the Planning Department presented the three applications and staff27s recommendation. The properties are: 1019 Market Street (Article 11, contributor to the Market Street Theater and Loft district; commercial property required a Historic Structures Report because value exceeded the commercial threshold), 2550 Webster Street (the Bourne Mansion, a Willis Polk design, Article 10 landmark), and 3769 20th Street (contributor to the Liberty Hill landmark district).

Staff said the rehabilitation and maintenance plans submitted with the applications appropriately focus on in‑kind repair of character‑defining features, seismic upgrades where required, and ongoing maintenance programs for wood, terracotta, slate and other character elements. For 1019 Market, the scope includes storefront repair, bay and terracotta column repairs, cornice restoration and window reglazing. For 2550 Webster, work focuses on in‑kind slate roofing replacement, structural framing and conservatory repairs. For 3769 20th Street the plan addresses in‑kind replacements and substantial seismic foundation work.

Commissioners voted to forward separate resolutions for each property recommending Board approval; each motion passed unanimously (6–0). Staff will finalize valuations with the Assessor27s Office before the Board of Supervisors considers the contracts.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are listed in the commission minutes and were present at the Oct. 16 meeting.