Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU20-000029 Cover Photo
2619 W. Colorado - Parking Enterprise
W Cucharras St and 26th St.
West Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 08/01/2023
Inspectors: Michael Killebrew, Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 01/15/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 01/15/2025

SUBJECT: City Hall Parking Lot Self-Evaluation

1. On 06/28/2022, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:

Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones

3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.

4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.


City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov


Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report

Sincerely,

Michael Killebrew
Michael Killebrew

Table of Contents

Findings

Parking

BFID: 189868

The van stall is missing a sign identifying it as a van accessible stall.

Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.6
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

Recommendation:
N/A - Refer to Finding
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parking Systems Enterprise
Finding 189868 Main Photo
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Parking sign mounted too low
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Finding 189868 Additional Photo

BFID: 189869

The cross slopes (narrow dimension) and/or running slopes (long dimension) of the accessible stall exceeds 2%.

The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace asphalt to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parking Systems Enterprise
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Accessible parking with excessive cross slope

BFID: 194682

The cross slope (short dimension) of the access aisle exceeds 2%.

The cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace asphalt to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parking Systems Enterprise
Finding 194682 Main Photo
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Finding 194682 Additional Photo

BFID: 194683

The access aisle is not a minimum 8 feet to the centerline of the stripe.

The accessible parking stall access aisle must be a minimum of 8 feet wide measured from centerline to centerline.

Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access aisle.

Alternatively, the stall can be 11 feet wide and the access aisle may be 5 feet wide.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.2 Exception
Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum.

Recommendation:
Re-stripe the aisle, accessible stall and the two adjacent stalls to allow for an 8ft wide access aisle and accessible stall.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parking Systems Enterprise
Finding 194683 Main Photo
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Finding 194683 Additional Photo

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189870

The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.3
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Recommendation:
Install asphalt to provide a flush transition.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parking Systems Enterprise
Corrected Condition:
The area was re-asphalted creating a smooth transition.
Gap between asphalt and concrete
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