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To: Sue Kittel, IURA
From: Larry Roberts, Disability Advisory Council
Date: March 4, 2004
Re: Curb Cuts Needing Repairs
The list below is a brainstormed list created by the DAC as we begin to raise
the issue of curb cuts needing repair. The list is in no priority order, nor is
the list exhaustive. It simply suggests that there are a number of curb cuts
that need addressing.
I know that you mentioned that a maintenance project might fit in with HUD
projects you are considering.
We think this, along with the power doors previously mentioned, should be
funded.
1. Geneva and Green, NE corner
2. Seneca and Cayuga, SE corner
3. Tioga and Buffalo, NE corner
4. State and Aurora, SE corner
5. Seneca and Aurora, NE corner
6. Aurora and State, NE corner
7. S Plain and W Clinton, SW and NW
8. S Albany and W Clinton, SW and SE
9. The whole intersection, all four corners, at Court and Tioga
Handicap Parking Policy
Leal Requirements: The federal rules and regulations enacted for the implementation of title III
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State Building Code, contain
requirements for places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. The requirements
address accessible parking spaces in lots or garages. For parking of 1 to 25 spaces, the minimum
accessible spaces required is one (1). The requirements index up from there and represent
approximately two percent of the spaces. There are no requirements to provide accessible spaces
where no other parking spaces are required. There is no requirement to provide accessible space
"on street."
City Provision for Off Street Accessible Parking: The city's lots will meet at least the minimum
standards set by law in all cases. The actual provision of spaces will be based on reasonable
accommodation, considering demand, cost to provide, physical constraints, and utilization factors,
among others. Spaces mad.- be relocated, added or reduced based on these factors and laws in
effect.
City Provision for On Street Handicap Parking: The use of on street handicap parking is
considered a partial accommodation because the spaces generally do not meet the physical
requirements for accessible spaces. The central business district contains a large concentration of
commercial and public facilities which do not provide their own off street parking. Municipal
parking facilities are reasonably distributed. However, the use of on street handicap spaces within
the areas of high parking demand in the business districts can provide greater accessibility and
convenience.
For the purposes of this policy, high demand areas in business districts will be taken as any
area with metered parking. Since there is no requirement for on street handicap spaces, there are
no minimum number of spaces. The actual provision of spaces will be based on reasonable
accommodations and the same factors considered for off-street accessible spaces. Spaces may be
relocated, added or reduced based on these factors. Additional consideration will be given to
safety issues associated with the location and use of the handicapped spaces since they are not
fully accessible spaces.
Requests for On Street Handicap Parking in Residential Areas: The city does not provide on
street handicap parking for private use. Individuals with special needs are expected to take those
needs into consideration when they make their housing decisions. However, the city has a policy
to encourage home ownership. The city has provided, on street handicap parking in residential
areas on a very limited basis. The following criteria must be met to be considered an exceptional
case which might warrant designation for signage:
1. The property must be owner occupied with a long standing commitment to home
ownership and the city. The property must have no off street parking.
2. The condition, which warrants consideration for handicap status could not reasonably
have been anticipated at the time housing arrangements were made.
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Handicap Parking Policy
3. A period of home ownership at the same address for a span of 15 years is adequate to
meet the requirements for 1 and 2 above.
4. The request must be accompanied by proof of handicap status for parking purposes
recognized by New York State.
5. If the property is capable of having off street parking under zoning codes, the request
must include a statement concerning the duration of the request and why a curb
cut for off street parking is not being requested instead.
6. The request will include a two hundred dollar ($200) deposit for the installation of
signage which will cover up to five years of installation. Any sign maintenance
requested will be charged at cost.
7. The property owner will submit a doctor's note or proof of New York State handicap
status annually(January of each succeeding year) in order to keep the permit valid,
and agrees to notify they city within two months of the time the signs are no longer
warranted.
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