Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)

Otis Park

701 Iowa Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 09/13/2021

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 02/18/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 02/18/2025

SUBJECT: Otis Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 09/13/2021, 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

Findings

Exterior - Accessible Routes

BFID: 191884

The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.

When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The path entering the park from the parking lot has 14 pads of concrete with excessive cross or running slopes. Cross slope measures as high as 5.2% on six pads, while running slope is up to 15.9% on eight of pads.

Recommendation:

Explore re-routing the path into the park from the lot in order to achieve a compliant running slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

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BFID: 191885

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

There are no defined side wings.

The asphalt at the gutter is deteriorated and has a 3' by 9" by 2" deep divot.

The landing at the top of this ramp has a 2.5% cross slope.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The ramp leading into the park from the parking lot has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191886

The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The sidewalk that runs along the south end of the parking lot, between the lot and the basketball court, has 13 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring as high as 6.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191887

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

Side flares of more than 33% with no defined wings.

A 4" vertical displacement from the ramp to the short sidewalk/landing to the basketball court.

No level landing (13% running slope).

A crack causing a 1.25" vertical displacement.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are several issues with the curb ramp leading into the basketball court from the parking lot.

Recommendation:

Remove curb ramp and route to the basketball court in this location as it is not feasible to get a compliant running slope. Add an accessible route at the Southwest corner of the court connecting to the route along Iowa Ave.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

N/A

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191888

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

Side flares measuring as high as 28%.

The surface of the ramp face is cracked and spalling.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are several issues with this curb ramp located on the south end of the parking lot entrance connecting to the route along Iowa Ave.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191889

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

There are seven pads of concrete on the route that runs along Iowa Ave. from the parking lot entrance down to the corner of Iowa and Monument with high cross slope between 2.4% and 3.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191890

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.

1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route along Iowa Ave. near the basketball court.

Recommendation:

Grind to a 1/2" bevel.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191891

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3" vertical displacement between pads on the route along Iowa Ave at the turn into the picnic area.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad of concrete 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191895

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

The turn area at the north end of the triangular convergence of paths near the corner of Iowa Ave and E Monument has

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the concrete at this turn.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

N/A

BFID: 191896

There are multiple issues with these curb ramps including:

No detectable warnings.

Landing with a running slope of 4.1%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramps at the corner of Iowa and Monument both lack detectable warnings and share a landing that has a high running slope of 4.1%.

Recommendation:

Add warnings and remove and replace landing to a compliant slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191897

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The connecting route that links the path along Iowa to the path down Monument has two pads with high running slope measuring 3% and 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191898

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The accessible route that runs along Monument Ave. has 45 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring as high as 7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads of concrete 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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191899

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn at the east side of the triangular convergence of paths at the corner of Iowa and Monument has a slope of 4.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191901

The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5 percent across the width of the walk and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, edge protection, etc.).

When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

There are two old vehicle ramps near the corner of Monument and Sunset (one off of Monument, the other from Sunset) that lead up to the walking track with running slope as high as 16%. The area used to be a baseball field, so there is still an old backstop and deteriorating concrete where bleachers and dugouts used to be.

Recommendation:

Mark as inaccessible. The only element accessed by this ramp is the walking track which can be more easily accessed from other points.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191900

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

No delineated wings.

Running slope on the ramp face in excess of 10%.

Wings with a slope as high as 21.4%.

A gutter pan that is deteriorating.

No level landing (4.1%).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

This ramp on the corner of Monument and Sunset, crossing Monument, has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp and landing.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191902

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

There are 20 pads of concrete on the route that runs along Sunset Rd up until the turn into the playground with excessive running or cross slope. There are 12 pads with cross slope measuring as high as 4%, and eight pads with high running slope up to 11.6%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance. The path near the playground will have to be re-routed and re-designed in order to get a compliant running slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191903

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1" vertical displacement in between pads on the route that runs along Sunset Rd.

Recommendation:

Grind to less than 1/2" bevel.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191904

Citation:

As Built:

There is a heaving and broken pad of concrete on the route that runs along Sunset Rd. that has resulted in a 1.75" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad of concrete 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191905

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route that runs along Sunset Rd. up to the playground.

Recommendation:

Grind to less than 1/2" bevel.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191906

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.3
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

As Built:

There is a 1" gap that is 1/2" deep on the route that runs along Sunset Rd. as the path curves into the playground.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191907

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn at the playground from the path that runs down Sunset Rd has a slope of 11.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove concrete at the turn and replace 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191908

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route that runs from the turn at the southeast corner of the playground up to the corner of Dale and Sunset, there are six pads of concrete with high running and/or cross slope. Cross slope is as high as 5.1%, while running slope measures up to 11%.

Recommendation:

Explore options for re-routing this area of sidewalk in order to achieve compliant running slope to the corner of Dale and Sunset.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191909

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.

Citation:

As Built:

There is a gap around the bench on the east side of the playground that is 1" wide and 1" deep running for about 12 feet.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191910

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No level landing (2.7%).

A 2.7% cross slope on the ramp face.

No detectable warnings.

A gutter pan slope of 13.4%.

The beveled edge at the ramp face and gutter pans has a slope of 20%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

This curb ramp located at the corner of Dale and Sunset, crossing Sunset has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191911

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No level landing (2.7%).

No detectable warnings.

A gutter pan slope of 15.4%.

The beveled edge at the ramp face and gutter pan is 20%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are several issues with this ramp at the corner of Dale and Sunset crossing Dale.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191921

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route that runs from the playground down to the parking lot, there are 12 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope and/or running slope. Cross-slope ranges from 2.5% to 4.5% over 11 of the pads while running-slope is as high as 9.8% on four of the pads.

Recommendation:

Remove pads and explore re-routing the path near the parking lot in order to achieve a compliant running slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191925

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1.5" gap between pads near the dumpster on the route that runs from the playground to the parking lot.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191926

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route the leads from the playground pavilion up to the first service road off of Dale St. there are seven pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope and/or running-slope. Cross slope is as high as 4%, while the running slope ranges from 11.2% to 15.3% over five of the pads.

Recommendation:

Mark this route as inaccessible due to the terrain and running-slope challenges. This route leads to the shuffleboard area. Consider creating a route to the shuffleboard area off of the upper portion of the parking 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191927

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

East ramp: No delineated wings, a 3/4" change in elevation from the asphalt to the gutter pan, ramp face is fractured.

West side: no delineated wings, an 8.6% running slope on the ramp, and a 2.7% slope on the landing.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

These two curb ramps, which cross a service drive on the route that leads from the playground up to the shuffleboard area, have several issues.

Recommendation:

Leave as-is and designate as an inaccessible route as this route between the suffleboard court and the playground is not accessible.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191928

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route that runs along the north side of the shuffleboard court between the east service road and up to the first ramp of the west service road there are 15 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope 3.5% to 5.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191929

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1" vertical displacement between pads on the route that runs along the north side of the shuffleboard court.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad as it is also out of compliance for cross-slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191930

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

A fractured ramp face.

Asphalt at the gutter pan is deteriorating causing gaps.

No delineated wings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The east curb ramp crossing the service entrance nearest to the corner of Dale and Iowa has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp as this is the access to the shuffleboard court from the route on Iowa.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191931

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

A 9.8% running slope on the ramp face.

No delineated wings.

A landing with slope of 4.1%

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The west ramp crossing the service road nearest the corner of Iowa and Dale has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp as this is the access to the shuffleboard court from the route on Iowa.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191932

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route that leads from the front of the community center up to the shuffleboard court on the east side of the building, there are 17 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope and/or running slope. Cross slope ranges from 2.4% to 4.1% over 13 pads, while running slope ranges from 5.4% to 10.2% over 12 pads.

Recommendation:

Designate this route as inaccessible and consider adding an accessible parking spot and improved access to the shuffleboard court at the north end of the parking 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191933

There is no connecting curb ramp on the park side.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There is no receiver ramp on the park side at the corner of Iowa and Dale, crossing Iowa.

Recommendation:

Install a curb ramp. Consider replacing the ramp on the other side of the street as it is in poor condition.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191934

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

One side flare is more than 15% with no delineation.

Deteriorated and damaged ramp face (a break measuring 2' by 8" by 1" deep.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

N/A

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191935

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The accessible route from the corner of Iowa and Dale down to the north ramp of the entrance into the parking lot has excessive cross-slope between 2.4% and 5.8% over 32 pads.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191936

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route between the corner of Iowa and Dale down to the entrance to the parking lot.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad as it also has excessive cross slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191938

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

A landing with a running slope of 3.7%.

A ramp face with a 12.5% running slope.

No delineated wings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramp on the north side of the parking lot entrance has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191939

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.

Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 0.5 inch maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 0.25 inch and 0.5 inch shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.

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.

As Built:

The concrete in front of the entrance of the building was constructed with wood between the pads. The wood has rotted and shifted causing gaps up to 1.5" wide and vertical displacement of more than 1/2".

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Exterior - Recreation Areas

BFID: 191912

Citation:

As Built:

The surface of the basketball court has a lot of superficial cracking, small divots, and vertical displacements of more than 1/2" throughout. There is also a 3/4" gap between pads at one end.

Recommendation:

Re-surface the basketball court.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191913

The path of contains multiple issues and is not accessible.

The path of travel exceeds the maximum allowable cross and running slope requirements. It also contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the allowable maximum requirements. The path of travel does not meet the minimum width requirements for clearances, turning spaces, and/or passing spaces. The floor or ground surface is not firm, stable, and slip resistant.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.

As Built:

The surface of the .3-mile walking/running track at Otis park has deteriorated causing wide cracks, divots, vertical displacements, and spalling throughout.

Recommendation:

Resurface the track.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191917

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route around the playground from the northeast turn around to the southeast turn there are 11 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring as high as 5.8%^.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191918

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn into the pavilion at the playground, where the paths fork to either continue around the playground or go to the right up toward Dale St., has a slope of 6%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191919

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The pad in front of the trash can has a slope of 5.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191920

Citation:

As Built:

The rubber tiles that serve as the accessible route to elements on the playground are warped and deteriorating causing vertical surface discontinuities of more than 1/2".

Recommendation:

Remove and replace tiles with a pour-in-place path.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191937

Citation:

As Built:

The surface of the shuffleboard court is deteriorating causing multiple gaps, divots and vertical displacements. There is a 1.5" wide by 4" deep gap along the side of the court, pads are heaving and sinking in front of the benches causing more than 1/2" vertical displacements as well as a cross slope of 5.1%. The entrance area has a cross slope of 8.3%, and the surface of the court is cracked with vertical displacements of more than 1/2" across the entire surface.

Recommendation:

Resurface shuffleboard court and replace the concrete surrounding.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Exterior - Parking

BFID: 191877

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.

As Built:

The cross slope of the access aisle closest to the community center is as high as 4%.

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191878

The cross slope (narrow dimension) of the parking stall exceeds 2%.

The running and cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The cross slope of the first accessible stall (closest to the community center) has a cross slope of 3.5%.

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191879

The cross slope (narrow dimension) of the parking stall exceeds 2%.

The running and cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The second closest accessible parking stall to the community center has a 4.5% cross slope, running slope up to 3%, and a crack as wide as 4" that runs the length of the stall.

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191880

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.

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.

As Built:

The access aisle between the second and third accessible stalls to the community center is only 4 ft wide and has a cross and running slope of 3%.

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191881

The parking space is in not nearly compliant.

The parking space the minimum width. 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 parking space does not have the proper identifications signs or the signs are not installed at the correct height. The parking space is missing an adjacent access aisle.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.1
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
2010 ADAS Section 502.1 Exception
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.

As Built:

The third accessible stall from the community center is cracked and deteriorated. It also has a cross slope and running slope measuring up to 4%.

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191882

Citation:

As Built:

The access aisle that leads to the ramp into the park has a cross slope and running slope as high as 3%. The asphalt is also cracked and deteriorating causing gaps as wide as 4" and vertical displacements of more than 1/2".

Recommendation:

Resurface the accessible parking and re-stripe as proposed in the additional finding photo to achieve the best possible running and cross slopes as well as compliant access aisles.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191883

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.

As Built:

There is no van-accessible parking sign. Also, the signs were installed facing the wrong direction.

Recommendation:

Add a van-accessible sign and re-install the existing signs correctly.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Exterior - Seating

BFID: 191892

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The two pads of concrete that are the path to the covered picnic area along Iowa Ave. have excessive cross-slope of 7.7% and 10%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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:

Pikes Peak Enterprise

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191893

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1.5" vertical displacement due to a heaving pad of concrete on the route to the picnic area along Iowa Ave.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191894

The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is excessive.

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R302.6
Except as provided in R302.6.1 and R302.6.2 (Pedestrian Street Crossings Without Yield or Stop Control and Midblock Pedestrian Street Crossings), the cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Advisory R302.6 Cross Slope. The cross slope requirements in R302.6 apply to sidewalks and other pedestrian circulation paths, pedestrian street crossings and at-grade rail crossings, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and similar structures (see R302.2). The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is measured perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel. Cross slope requirements are contained in R304.5.3 for curb ramps and blended transitions, and in R407.3 for ramps.

As Built:

The slope of the concrete around the picnic table located south of the basketball court off of Iowa Ave has a cross slope of 4.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad of concrete under and around the picnic table.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191914

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The four-pad route leading down to the covered picnic area nearest to the parking lot ramp has excessive cross slope and/or running slope. All four pads have high cross slope ranging form 2.8% to 4.3%. Three of the four have high running slope ranging from 5.5% to 7%.

Recommendation:

Explore re-routing the path to this picnic area in order to achieve a compliant running slope.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191915

The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is excessive.

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Citation:

As Built:

The cross slope of the concrete under and around the picnic table near the entrance to the park from the parking lot is 4.4%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete under and around the picnic table.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191922

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The path to the covered picnic table, located on the route between the playground and the parking lot, has a running slope of 15% and a cross slope of 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and re-route the accessible route to this picnic area to meet 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:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191923

The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is excessive.

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Citation:

As Built:

The surface under and around the picnic table, located on the route between the playground and the parking lot, has a slope of 4.3%.

Recommendation:

Remove concrete pad and replace 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:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191924

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1.25" vertical displacement at the ramp to the covered picnic area on the route from the playground to the parking lot.

Recommendation:

Remove and repour the non-compliant route to this picnic area.

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:

Parks & Recreation

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Exterior - Accessible Routes

BFID: 191884

BFID: 191885

BFID: 191886

BFID: 191887

BFID: 191888

BFID: 191889

BFID: 191890

BFID: 191891

BFID: 191895

BFID: 191896

BFID: 191897

BFID: 191898

BFID: 191899

BFID: 191901

BFID: 191900

BFID: 191902

BFID: 191903

BFID: 191904

BFID: 191905

BFID: 191906

BFID: 191907

BFID: 191908

BFID: 191909

BFID: 191910

BFID: 191911

BFID: 191921

BFID: 191925

BFID: 191926

BFID: 191927

BFID: 191928

BFID: 191929

BFID: 191930

BFID: 191931

BFID: 191932

BFID: 191933

BFID: 191934

BFID: 191935

BFID: 191936

BFID: 191938

BFID: 191939

Exterior - Recreation Areas

BFID: 191912

BFID: 191913

BFID: 191917

BFID: 191918

BFID: 191919

BFID: 191920

BFID: 191937

Exterior - Parking

BFID: 191877

BFID: 191878

BFID: 191879

BFID: 191880

BFID: 191881

BFID: 191882

BFID: 191883

Exterior - Seating

BFID: 191892

BFID: 191893

BFID: 191894

BFID: 191914

BFID: 191915

BFID: 191922

BFID: 191923

BFID: 191924