Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

$Evaluation PU19-000069 Cover Photo$

Frank Waters Park

501 E Platte Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 07/08/2021

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 02/13/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 02/13/2025

SUBJECT: Frank Waters Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 07/08/2021, 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: 188075

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including: no detectable warnings, a 1" wide gap at the bottom of the gutter pan, a 1" wide, 1.5" deep gap at the top of the ramp, non-delineated wings which creates high ramp face cross-slopes.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The ramp on the corner of Bijou and Corona 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

Image of curb ramp without detectable warnings

BFID: 188076

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including: a 1.5" wide gap at the base of the ramp with the gutter pan, non-delineated wings, a broken and jagged ramp face which creates 1/2" vertical displacement on the curb ramp face. Finally, the curb ramp lacks domes.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramp crossing Corona at the corner of Corona and Bijou 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: 191185

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:

There are 28 pads along the stretch of route running parallel to Corona St. from the corner of Bijou and Corona to the second set of stairs that have cross slopes ranging from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads.

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

Image that depicts the citation requirements of the code or standard

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191186

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" high vertical displacement between two pads on the stretch of route along Corona St.

Recommendation:

Grind to under 1/2" bevel or remove and replace the pads due to high cross slopes.

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: 191187

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 gap between the landing at the top of the stairs and the sidewalk 1" wide and 2" deep.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

N/A

BFID: 191188

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3/4" vertical displacement between pads on the route along Corona St.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad due to high cross slope and/or grind to 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: 191199

Citation:

As Built:

There is up to 2: vertical displacement between pads in addition to the broken pad and the high cross slope already accounted for along Corona St.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the pad.

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: 191190

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

Citation:

As Built:

There is a gap between the top of the stair landing and the sidewalk that is 3/4" wide and 4" deep.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191193

Stairways must have handrails on both sides.

Handrails and their extensions must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the stair nosing or ground.
The top handrails shall extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond the top nosing and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance at least equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing. Extension shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.

The orientation of at least one handrail, including the extension, shall be in the direction of the run of the stair and perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing. Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 inches minimum and 2 inches maximum. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 inches maximum. The hand grip portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Gripping surfaces (top or sides) shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements or obstructions. Any wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1-1/2 inches minimum between the wall and the handrail.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 505.2
Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.

As Built:

There are no handrails down either set of stairs into the park.

Recommendation:

Install handrails on each set of stairs.

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: 191191

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route along Corona St. between the stairs and the corner of Corona and Platte.

Recommendation:

Grind to 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: 191192

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 three pads on the route along Corona St. between the stairs and the corner of Corona and Platte that have cross slopes ranging from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 188074

The surface at the bottom of the curb ramp exceeds a 5% slope immediately adjacent to the curb ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.2
Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters, and streets shall be at the same level.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The slope at the street is up to 9.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace to provide maximum 5% 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

Corrected Condition:

The gutter pan was removed and replaced to the proper slope.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191194

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide and cross-slopes over 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

There are gaps as wide as 1" between 4 sets of pads on the path along Corona St. There are also high cross slopes - up to 5.5% in the lower left pad.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads.

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: 191196

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

Citation:

As Built:

There are 6 sets of twin pads that have gaps 1.5" wide and 1.5" deep, 3 of these sets also have a 1.5" vertical displacement between them.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads.

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: 191195

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 2" vertical displacement between pads near the tree on the route along Bijou St.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace both pads.

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: 191197

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 8 pads on the route that runs along Bijou St. with cross slopes ranging from 2.3% to 3.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188080

The bollard foundation is approximately 7" by 5". This is a trip hazard even though technically a vehicle entrance. This area has vertical displacement exceeding 1/2" and gaps exceeding 1/2".

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.

As Built:

The bollard is missing from this foundation, which protrudes 3" above the potential pedestrian route which is really a vehicle entrance. Also, the top of this has 3/4" vetical displacement with connecting sidewalk and a 1.25" gap.

Recommendation:

Reinstall the bollard or cut/remove the base flush with the walking surface. Fill the gap on top of this ramped surface and grind to 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191198

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route along Bijou St.

Recommendation:

Grind to 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

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Exterior - Accessible Routes

BFID: 188075

BFID: 188076

BFID: 191185

BFID: 191186

BFID: 191187

BFID: 191188

BFID: 191199

BFID: 191190

BFID: 191193

BFID: 191191

BFID: 191192

BFID: 188074

BFID: 191194

BFID: 191196

BFID: 191195

BFID: 191197

BFID: 188080

BFID: 191198