Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU20-0010 Cover Photo
Coleman Park
4385 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 06/10/2022
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 03/04/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 03/04/2025

SUBJECT: Coleman Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 06/10/2022, 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

BFID: 189476

The required parking signage is missing at all 11 accessible parking spaces.

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.

Recommendation:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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
Finding 189476 Main Photo
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Accessible parking spaces are not compliant
Accessible parking is not compliant

BFID: 189477

The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.
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.

Recommendation:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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: 189478

The asphalt parking surface is fractured, with a gap up to 1-1/2" wide and 1" deep.

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:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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
Finding 189478 Main Photo
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Gaps in the asphalt parking
Gaps in the asphalt parking

BFID: 189479

Based on the total number of parking spaces provided at this facility, 5 are required to be accessible. One of the accessible parking spaces is required to be van accessible.
Van accessible parking spaces require an 8'-0" wide parking space with an 8'-0" wide access aisle, or an 11'-0" wide parking space with a 5'-0" wide access aisle. Car accessible parking spaces require an 8'-0" wide parking space with a 5'-0" wide access aisle.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.2
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.

Recommendation:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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
Finding 189479 Main Photo
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BFID: 189480

The striping and markings for the accessible parking stall, loading/unloading access aisle are dilapidated and in need of repair and/or maintenance.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.3.3
Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them.

Recommendation:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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
Finding 189480 Main Photo
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Accessible parking striping is faded

Accessible Routes

BFID: 194042

A clear floor space has not been provided at the APS.

A clear space measuring 48 inches minimum by 30 inches minimum shall be provided at operable parts. Unless otherwise specified, clear spaces shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R403.2
A clear space complying with R404 (Clear Spaces) shall be provided at operable parts.

Recommendation:
As of June 2022, this park is undergoing a redesign master plan. The relevance of these findings is pending the results of that redesign.
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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