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2 <br /> The historic landmark designation process involves several steps culminating with the adoption <br /> of an ordinance by the BOCC for each individual landmark. The HPC approved a motion at its <br /> September 27, 2017 meeting stating that the Dr. Arch Jordan House possesses special <br /> historical and architectural significance and is worthy of landmark designation. The application <br /> materials (Attachments 1 and 2) were then submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office <br /> (SHPO) for review and comment as required by state law. The SHPO provided a positive review <br /> (Attachment 4). The next step is for the HPC to hold a joint public hearing with the BOCC, as <br /> required by the Historic Preservation Ordinance. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Should the Board adopt the proposed ordinance designating the Dr. <br /> Arch Jordan House as a Local Landmark, the owner of the property will be eligible to apply for a <br /> 50-percent property tax deferral as per state law. A preliminary calculation by DEAPR staff <br /> shows a property tax reduction from the present amount of $2,668 to approximately $1,334. A <br /> final calculation will be generated by Tax Administration staff. (Current assessed value = <br /> $300,900 for house plus historic barn and approximately 8 acres; estimated assessed value <br /> after Landmark designation = $150,450) The entire parcel of property is 47.17 acres. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals applicable to <br /> this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a joint public <br /> hearing with the Historic Preservation Commission to receive public comment on the draft <br /> designation ordinance for the Dr. Arch Jordan House. The HPC may refer the ordinance back <br /> to the Board of Commissioners for consideration and adoption at the next BOCC meeting on <br /> December 12, 2017. <br />