HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-07-COD-min Commission of Disability
Minutes of Meeting on August 7, 2014
Members Present
Victoria Buckley, Chair, Linda Vine, Assistant Town Manager and ADA Coordinator,
Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz, Julie Miller, Nate
Finch, Len Morse-Fortier
Presentation by Gary Larson, regarding Hayden Recreation Parking Lot
renovation
Five HP spaces, two of which will be van HP spaces, are proposed However,
Commission is not pleased that the walking areas are being proposed as being brick.
Members reviewed with Gary their concerns about brick and he said he would review
this with Hayden
Presentation by Thomas Wood and John Greco (attorney) from Harrington Park at
394 Lowell Street:
They are requesting support for a variance for unisex second floor bathroom in two
condos Commission would like to see accessibility through-out building The condo in
question is inaccessible and is being leased by RDTEU, which is a union — are they
planning to have public meetings in an inaccessible space? Commission asked those
presenting to come up with a long-range plan to make building accessible
Update on second floor men's room at Hayden
They have reviewed plans and Commission's recommendation for reconfiguring room
was adopted The bathroom will be fully accessible
New business — Community Center entry
Concerns about the patio/sunroom entrance were discussed