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The commission will review and vote next month on a requested variance for the 3 Elm Street hotel project, which would omit a full elevator. Project representatives said an elevator could reduce room capacity by 23.5% and create an estimated $1.2 million financial impact, compared with $350,000–$450,000 for elevator equipment.
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The commission did not decide whether to support the variance because it requested additional project documents and presentation slides. The current design includes an exterior chairlift to the first-floor porch and accessible first-floor rooms, but not elevator access to all floors. The commission also continued work on Disability Pride Month events, ADA transition-plan questions, and accessible trails.
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