26-1513: HDC26-0132; 920 W Washington Street, ramp; OWSHD

Description

HDC26-0132; 920 W Washington Street, ramp; OWSHD

Summary

Ann Arbor’s Historic District Commission is reviewing application HDC26-0132 for 920 W. Washington Street, a contributing residence in the Old West Side Historic District. The owner proposes converting the house to an infant and toddler daycare serving up to 16 children, alongside Little Blue Preschool. To meet fire-safety and accessibility requirements, the project would add a wood ramp to the front entrance, extend the sidewalk, and replace the existing door with a wider code-compliant door. A rear ramp was previously approved administratively. Staff recommends approval, finding the reversible design compatible with the historic property and consistent with federal rehabilitation standards and Ann Arbor’s historic-district guidelines. Final action rests with the Commission.