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' � �. : . . SHPO to develop a Standard Mitigation Measures Agreement in accordance with stipulation V. 3. If the SHPO determines that the Standard Mitigation Measures do not apply, the City shall notify the Council and initiate the consultation process set forth in 36 CFR Part 800.5 (e). E. Handicapped Accessibility Handicapped accessibility projects undertaken by the City to comply with the American Disabilities Act and other local and federal requirements will follow these guidelines: 1. The City will explore all alternative methods to provide handicapped accessibility to historic buildings consistent with the Standards,National Park Service Brief Number 32 "Making Historic Properties Accessible,"and the Department of the Interior's report Access to Historic Buildings for the Disabled.•Suggestions for Planning and Implementation. 2. To the extent feasible,handicapped accessibility features will not be located on i primary elevations of historic buildings and will not result in the removal of , significant historic or architectural features or materials. Final plans and �I specifications for handicapped accessibility projects shall be reviewed and approved by Certified Staff to determine if the projects meet these guidelines. If the Certified Staff, in consultation with the Commission, determine that the Standards cannot be met or it the project could have an adverse effect on a historic property, then prior to taking any action,the City will consult with the SHPO and initiate procedures set forth in Stipulation V. F. Site Improvements and Public Improvements 1. Site and public improvements within historic districts including sidewalk improvements,repaving of streets, installation of landscaping, street lighting and street furniture and other infrastructure improvements will adhere to the Standards. These improvements will be designed to ensure that character defining elements of historic properties are preserved through repair or replacement in kind. Any new materials or features introduced in a historic district will be responsive to the character of that district. 2. Final plans and specifications for site and public improvements projects shall be reviewed and approved by Certified Staff. If the Standards cannot be met or if the project could have an adverse effect on historic properties,then prior to taking any action the City will consult with the Commission. 6