[MassHistPres] question abouut ADA and preservation restrictions

[Dennis De Witt]

Such an alternative ramped entrance at a side door was allowed at the Waterworks Museum to avoid a horrendous ramp across the front of the building.

Dennis De Witt
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Boston


> On Oct 9, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Gretchen Schuler <ggschuler126 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I also believe that you can develop another access point that is not the main access for general public an "historic" building - in order to have less impact on key architectural features.  
> Gretchen Schuler
> Wayland Historic District Commission
> 
> On Wed, Oct 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM Fred Taylor <fmrdm1 at gmail.com <mailto:fmrdm1 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> Olivia,
> 
> There is a waiver.  Some of what is involved in obtaining one includes:
> One of the criteria used by the MAAB in evaluating the variance is whether or not it is technically feasible to establish public access for an historic building 
> Application first sent to MHC to verify the building is historic. Local historic districts commission and historic commission write letters to explain why it is historic.   
> If a town/city has a local Committee on Disabilities, they must weigh in with a formal vote.   The application must include the committee’s decision and must be signed by the chair.
> MHC requires 30 days to review the application.
> After 30 days the app is sent to Mass. Architectural Access board who schedules date to hear the case.
> I am not sure if local hdc and hc can write letters to MAAB in support of the application.
> I believe anyone can attend the hearing.
> Fred Taylor, Sudbury
> 
> 
>> On Oct 9, 2019, at 7:23 AM, Olivia M <liv1946 at gmail.com <mailto:liv1946 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Question for the group:
>> Is there a waiver from historic preservation when making ADA improvements to public buildings-- specifically thinking about widening doors to make them wheel chair accessible.
>> 
>> ( The building has preservation restrictions, on the National Register as individual and in a district)
>> thanks for your help.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Olivia Mausel
>> Holyoke Preservation Trust
>> 92 Race St.
>> Holyoke, MA 01040
>> info at holyokepreservationtrust.org <mailto:info at holyokepreservationtrust.org>
>> www.holyokepreservationtrust.org <http://www.holyokepreservationtrust.org/> 
>> 413-437-0466
>> 
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