Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU19-000094 Cover Photo
Bristol Park
910 N Walnut St
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 07/23/2021
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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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: Bristol Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 07/23/2021, 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

Table of Contents

Findings

Accessible Routes

General

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188623

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

The side flares are not delineated.

The counterslope is up to 5.5%.

There are no detectable warnings.

There is 1/2" lip at the ramp entrance.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
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
Corrected Condition:
Curb ramp was replaced.
Finding 188623 Main Photo
Finding 188623 Corrected Photo
Additional Finding Photos
Finding 188623 Corrected Photo

BFID: 188624

The ramp is nonconforming in nearly everyway. In addition, the sidewalk to the north is obstructed by overgrown grass.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp. Keep the grass trimmed back to provide an accessible route.
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:
Curb ramp was replaced.
Noncompliant curb ramp and sidewalk obstructed by vegetation
Finding 188624 Corrected Photo

BFID: 188625

The entrance off the school driveway is gravel, as well as the adjacent parking lot.

The surface of the pedestrian access route is not firm, stable and slip resistant.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7
The surfaces of pedestrian access routes and elements and spaces required to comply with R302.7 that connect to pedestrian access routes shall be firm, stable, and slip resistant and shall comply with R302.7.
Recommendation:
Pave the sidewalk and the adjacent parking. There is no dedicated accessible parking for this park.
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 gravel path was replaced with concrete.
Finding 188625 Main Photo
Finding 188625 Corrected Photo

General

BFID: 188626

The outdoor seating area is not on an accessible route.

At least 5% of the seating in each functional area must be accessible. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters must be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1109.11
Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.
Recommendation:
Install an accessible route and accessible picnic table near the east end of the park.
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Finding 188626 Main Photo
Additional Finding Photos
Inaccessible picnic table
Finding 188626 Additional Photo

BFID: 191336

There is no accessible route to the trash can.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 203.9
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the employee work area. Employee work areas, or portions of employee work areas, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square feet (28 m2) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the function of the space shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.
Recommendation:
Create a route for compliant picnic table seating and re-locate the trash can along that route.
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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