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Historic preservation commission urges oversight, raises ADA and workmanship concerns at SS Nenana restoration
Summary
Commissioners and the 'Friends of SS Nenana' urged professional historic‑preservation oversight after staff noted a water‑diverter created an 8‑inch step that limits access; commissioners discussed previous unnecessary structural work and proposed sending refined recommendations to mayors and the assembly.
Commissioners spent substantial time discussing preservation and accessibility work on the SS Nenana, a landmark sternwheeler for which recent restoration work has prompted concerns from the Friends of SS Nenana.
Staff relayed a public‑works statement that recent installation of a 'water diverter' has effectively created a step at the bow that prevents ADA‑compliant access. Several commissioners and preservation advocates questioned that assertion and described prior plans and surveys indicating a ramp solution could meet ADA criteria with a long ramp and…
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