Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Needham board approves ADA ramp, platform and railings at 87 Chestnut Street with condition on rear railing
Summary
Design Review Board approved exterior ramp, landing and railing changes at 87 Chestnut Street to meet ADA requirements; approval is conditioned on a continuous railing at the rear entrance.
The Needham Design Review Board unanimously approved a plan to correct an existing noncompliant entrance at 87 Chestnut Street, requiring a continuous railing at the building’s rear entrance as a condition of approval.
The board voted to approve the ramp, landing platform, and railing installation after hearing from the applicant that a building inspector had granted temporary occupancy for the second floor on the condition that the main entrance be brought into ADA compliance. Millie Bridal made the motion to approve, Felix seconded, and votes were Millie — yes; Felix — yes; Chair Mark Losing — yes.
Applicant representative Brett (last name not specified) told the board the existing main entrance ramp has a slope “about 4 times what ADA code allows” and lacks proper guardrails and turning-area clearances.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
