Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
2422 West Cucharras - Parking Enterprise
(25th St and W Cucharras St)
Old Colorado City, CO 80904
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 08/01/2023
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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,
Robert Hernandez
Table of Contents
Findings
Parking lot
BFID: 189837
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."
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.
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.
As Built:
There is no sign designating van parking.
Recommendation:
Add van accessible parking sign to the stall left of the access aisle on the southeast side of the lot.
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
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 189840
The required parking signage is missing.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." All signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." All signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
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.
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.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The signage is missing from the left accessible parking stall.
Recommendation:
Install an accessible parking sign.
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:
A sign was added, however, it is not designated as van accessible as it should be.
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 189842
The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant
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.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant
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.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
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.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
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.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The surface of the asphalt is deteriorating.
Recommendation:
Replace the paving.
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 lot was re-paved.
BFID: 189843
The parking sign is mounted too low.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
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.
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.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The accessible parking signage is mounted at less than 60" from the finished floor to the bottom of the sign.
Recommendation:
Increase the height of the signs.
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:
Signs were mounted to the correct height, although a van sign needs to be added.
BFID: 189844
There is an approximately 2' by 8' area that is 2" deep.
The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant
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.
The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant
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.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
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.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
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.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The surface of the asphalt is deteriorating on the right stall leaving an unstable surface and vertical displacement which exceeds 1/4".
Recommendation:
Remove and repair the pavement.
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 lot was re-paved.
BFID: 194435
The access aisle is in not nearly compliant.
The access ai the minimum width. The access aisle is not as long as the parking space it serves. There are no markings to discourage parking. The floor or ground surface is not firm stable or slip resistant. The parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements.
The access ai the minimum width. The access aisle is not as long as the parking space it serves. There are no markings to discourage parking. The floor or ground surface is not firm stable or slip resistant. The parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.3
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The back right half of this aisle has significant problems. There is a 2’x8’ wide area up to 2” deep area of missing asphalt. It is not firm, stable, or slip resistant and has significant surface discontinuity issues. Further, the access aisle has a spalled curb ramp leading to adjacent business that extends at a 3.4% grade about 20” into the access aisle. Access aisles must be no more than 2% in any direction.
Recommendation:
Replace all of the asphalt.
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 lot was re-paved.
BFID: 189845
The curb ramp is up to 3.4% cross slope and protrudes 20" into the access aisle.
The accessible parking stall's access aisle contains a built-up curb ramp which results in significant slopes greater than 2 percent.
The accessible parking stall's access aisle contains a built-up curb ramp which results in significant slopes greater than 2 percent.
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.
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.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The severely spalled built-up curb ramp protrudes into the access aisle.
Recommendation:
Relocate the curb ramp so the access aisle is maximum 2% in all directions.
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 ramp was replaced to compliance.
BFID: 194685
The running slope of the access aisle (long dimension) exceeds 2%.
The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
The running 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.
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.
As Built:
The top 1/4 of the access aisle has excessive slope measuring up to 3.4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace asphalt with high running slope 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
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 194686
The running slope (long dimension) of the accessible parking stall exceeds 2%.
The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
The running 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.
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.
As Built:
The top 1/4 of each of the accessible stalls in the southeast corner of the lot has excessive running slope measuring up to 3.4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace asphalt with high running slope 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
BFID: 194684
The running slope of the access aisle (long dimension) exceeds 2%.
The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
The running 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.
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.
As Built:
The access aisle located in the northwest corner of the lot, adjacent to the pay station, has excessive running slope measuring 4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the 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
BFID: 194730
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%.
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.
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.
As Built:
The cross slope of the access aisle located on the west end of the center row of stalls has a cross slope measuring up to 4%.
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
Additional Finding Photos
Accessible Routes
BFID: 189838
The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.2
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
As Built:
There are potholes in the route from the right of way to the accessible parking.
Recommendation:
Repair the paving.
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
BFID: 194436
There is no accessible route of travel from the public way.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.1
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
As Built:
Technically both main entrances require using a vehicular way to access the lot.
Recommendation:
Explore adding 2 pedestrian entrances.
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
Additional Finding Photos
