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Cutter-Ziskind AAB variance support 2013-02-06City of Northampton Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street ● Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 Thomas Hopkins Architectural Access Board One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108-1618 February 6, 2013 Dear Mr. Hopkins, I am writing to support the application for a variance submitted by Cosentini Associates on behalf of Smith College for renovations to Cutter-Ziskind House. Their request asks for a variance from the requirements of the Architectural Access Board regulations concerning stair tread nosing profiles and door maneuvering clearances. The existing conditions are very close to code requirements and meeting the specific requirements would be impracticable. Alternate, fully compliant routes are readily available in the immediate vicinity. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Respectfully, Louis Hasbrouck Building Commissioner City of Northampton (413) 587-1240 lhasbrouck@city.northampton.ma.us