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This memorandum discusses the recommendation from the Historic Landmarks Commission to the City Council regarding the designation of 647 South Sixth Street as a City Landmark and the approval of a Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract. The property, a well-preserved 1897 Neoclassical Revival residence, is recognized for its historical, architectural, and cultural significance. The Mills Act Contract aims to support the property's preservation by providing tax incentives in exchange for the owner's commitment to invest in preservation activities. The memorandum includes details on the property's significance, the recommendations made by the Historic Landmarks Commission, and the public outreach conducted.
Key points
The Historic Landmarks Commission voted 5-0-2 to recommend the City Council adopt a resolution designating 647 South Sixth Street as a City Landmark.
The property is recognized for its special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, and engineering significance.
The Mills Act Contract would provide reduced property taxes in exchange for the owner's commitment to reinvest in preservation activities.
The property is a well-preserved example of Neoclassical Revival architecture designed by the firm Wolfe & McKenzie.
The memorandum outlines the significance criteria met by the property and the proposed preservation work plan.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below 6/23/26 26-772 10.1(c) FROM: Christopher Burton DATE: June 1, 2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: HL25-001 & MA25-001 – City Landmark Designation and Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for Property Located at 647 South Sixth Street RECOMMENDATION The Historic Landmarks Commission voted 5-0-2 (Chair Commissioner Royer and Commissioner Arnold absent) to recommend that the City Council: (a) Adopt a resolution designating 647 South Sixth Street as a City Landmark for its special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, and engineering significance. (b) Adopt a resolution approving a Historical Property Contract (Mills Act) between the City of San José and property owner Xiangzhou (William) Wang. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of the landmark designation and Mills Act Contract for 647 South Sixth Street would support the Historic Preservation goals of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan and Chapter 13.48 of the San José Municipal Code. The property is a wellpreserved 1897 Neoclassical Revival residence designed by the prominent architectural firm Wolfe & McKenzie, with notable...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose designating 647 South Sixth Street as a City Landmark due to its special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest. The resolution outlines the nomination process initiated by the property owner and the recommendation from the Historic Landmarks Commission. It details the criteria for the landmark designation, including its historical significance, architectural style, and the influence of its design on the local community.
Key points
The resolution designates 647 South Sixth Street as a City Landmark.
The property was nominated by owner William Wang.
The Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval of the designation on May 6, 2026.
The designation is based on multiple criteria including historical significance and architectural style.
The property is located within the Reed City Landmark Historic District.
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SAW:DHZ:KMF 05/20/2026 RESOLUTION NO.____ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DESIGNATING 647 SOUTH SIXTH STREET AS A CITY LANDMARK THAT HAS SPECIAL HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, CULTURAL, AESTHETIC, OR ENGINEERING INTEREST OR VALUE OF AN HISTORIC NATURE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.48 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE FILE NO. HL25-001 APN: 472-25-072 WHEREAS, Chapter 13.48 of Title 13 of the San José Municipal Code provides for the designation of structures and/or sites of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or engineering interest or value of a historical nature as landmarks by the City Council of the City of San José (“City Council”); and WHEREAS, San José Municipal Code Section 13.48.110, subsection A, provides that any historic property can be nominated for designation as a City Landmark by the City Council, the Historic Landmarks Commission, or by application of the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of the property for which designation is requested; and WHEREAS, the property owner, William Wang, nominated the historic property for designation as a City Landmark and the Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement initiated the...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José approving a Historical Property Contract for the property located at 647 South Sixth Street, owned by William Wang. The resolution outlines the agreement's purpose to preserve the historical significance of the property, which is part of the Reed City Landmark Historic District. The contract includes provisions for maintenance, rehabilitation, and tax incentives for the property owner. The Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval after a public hearing. The resolution is set for a City Council meeting on June 23, 2026.
Key points
The resolution is for a Historical Property Contract for 647 South Sixth Street.
William Wang is the owner of the property.
The contract aims to preserve the historical significance of the property.
The Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval after a public hearing.
The resolution is scheduled for a City Council meeting on June 23, 2026.
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SAW:DHZ:KMF 05/20/2026 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING A HISTORICAL PROPERTY CONTRACT FOR 647 SOUTH SIXTH STREET FILE NO. MA25-001 APN: 472-25-072 WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. and Chapter 13.48 of Title 13 of the San José Municipal Code authorize the City of San José to enter into agreements with owners of qualified historical property to provide for the use, maintenance, and restoration of such historical property to retain its characteristics as a property of historical significance; and WHEREAS, William Wang possesses fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, generally located at the street address 647 South Sixth Street; and WHEREAS, the City of San José and William Wang, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into an agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of the historical significance of the building and to qualify 647 South Sixth Street 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; and WHEREAS, in accordance...