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<br />Town of Lexington <br />Commission on Disability <br />Victoria Buckley, Chair <br /> December 13, 2011 <br />Ms. Karen Mullins, Administrator <br />Town of Lexington <br />Conservation Commission <br /> RE: NOI 2013 & 2027 Massachusetts Avenue <br /> Additions, Parking and Driveway Alterations <br />Dear Ms. Mullins and Members of the Commission, <br />Upon review of the plans for the Inn at Hastings Park, at 2013 and 2027 <br />Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, the Commission on Disability has noted that <br />the plans propose using the handicapped parking spaces for snow storage areas. <br />This is in violation of the ADA and inappropriate. Handicapped spaces must be <br />kept clear of snow and ice and should not be used as snow dump sites. The snow <br />problem needs to be solved in another way, such as using non-handicapped spaces <br />as temporary storage or having a designated spot with fewer parking spaces to <br />accommodate the storage area. Individuals with disabilities need to have safe, <br />reserved spots in all types of weather. <br /> Please recommend that the architects address this issue of public safety and <br />modify the plans to keep the handicapped parking free from the snow storage area. <br />The Commission will follow up with the Building Inspector to ensure this is <br />addressed prior to occupancy permit issuance. <br />Sincerely, <br /> Victoria Buckley <br /> Chair, Commission on Disability <br />1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 <br />