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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 12182', '§ 36', '§ 12182', '§ 36', '§ 36', '§ 36', '§ 36']

THE CEDAR GRILL IN CEDAR RAPIDS
DJ# 202-27-87
WHEREAS, as part of the Compliance Review, the United States requested information from the owners and operators of THE CEDAR GRILLE (the "Restaurant") located at 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA; and
I.	APPLICATION AND PARTIES BOUND
Atrium TRS I, LP is the Owner ("Owner") of the Restaurant a public accommodation within the meaning of Title III of the ADA. See 42 U.S.C. § 12182(a); 28 C.F.R. § 36.104.
Atrium Hospitality, LP is the Operator ("Operator") of the Restaurant, a public accommodation within the meaning of Title III of the ADA. See 42 U.S.C. § 12182(a); 28 C.F.R. § 36.104.
The 6 designated accessible parking spaces on the west side of the hotel are not located on the shortest accessible route to the main hotel entrance, which also serves the Cedar Grill Restaurant. There are also 3 accessible parking spaces southeast of the main hotel entrance where these 6 accessible parking spaces could easily be relocated to comply with the ADA Standards. 1991 ADA Standards 4.6.2.
The approach route between the 3 accessible parking spaces southeast of the main hotel entrance leading to that entrance lacks a curb ramp along the approach sidewalk opposite these accessible parking spaces. A new accessible parallel curb ramp can easily be installed in this approach sidewalk. 1991 ADA Standards 4.3.8.
The route between the 3 accessible parking spaces southeast of the main hotel entrance leading to that entrance has a cross slope near the west end of the approach sidewalk which exceeds (at 3.3%) the maximum 2% allowed by ADA. The inaccessible portion must be brought into compliance with the ADA. 1991 ADA Standards 4.3.7.
The route between the 3 accessible parking spaces southeast of the main hotel entrance leading to that entrance has a steep (15.2%) portion where the concrete pavement and the brick pavers meet along the approach sidewalk and this portion exceeds 5% maximum. 1991 ADA Standards 4.5.2
The brick pavers along the front of the revolving entry door to the Hotel have a cross slope that exceeds (at 7.8%) the maximum 2% allowed by ADA. These brick pavers must be adjusted so they slope no more than 2% away from the door for at least 5 feet. 1991 ADA Standards 4.3.7.
The brick pavers in the covered drop-off area in front of the automatic double swinging entry doors (just west of the revolving entry doors) have a cross slope steeper (at 3.6%) than the maximum 2% allowed in the required accessible drop-off area here. The accessible drop-off area also requires a 5-foot-wide by 20-foot-long access aisle to be provided so disabled guests of the restaurant and hotel will know where the accessible drop-off is located. The brick pavers will have to be adjusted so the slope of the 5-foot-wide access aisle and 8-foot-wide vehicle space all have surface slopes no greater than 2%. 1991 ADA Standards 4.3.7 and 4.6.6.
V.	INTERIOR
The overhang of the counter at the Concierge Desk in the Lobby projects further (at 7") than 4" into the circulation route from the Hotel entrance to the Cedar Grill between 27"-80" AFF. 1991 ADA Standards 4.4.
The wall mounted flat screen TV projects further (at 6") than 4" into the circulation route from the Bar area to the private dining room in the Cedar Grill between 27"-80" AFF. 1991 ADA Standards 4.4.
VI.	DINING
No accessible dining surfaces are provided anywhere in the main dining room (with 68 seats), private dining room (10 seats) or bar area (62 seats) of the Cedar Grille. The bar lacks any lower accessible dining surface as well. At least 5 percent of the seating or standing spaces at dining surfaces provided shall provide clear floor space a minimum of 30 inches wide and a minimum of 48 inches deep positioned for a forward wheelchair approach, with knee and toe clearance extending a minimum of 17 inches under the dining surface, and a dining surface 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finished floor. 2010 ADA Standards 226.1 with 28 C.F.R. 36.302(a) and 28 C.F.R. 36.304.
The double doors leading into the private dining room have an active leaf with less (at 27 5/8") than the minimum required 32" clear passage width. 1991 ADA Standards 4.13.4.
The Breakfast Buffet service bar (with a sneeze guard) includes two cold plastic display containers which are positioned so they are beyond (at 30"+/-) the maximum 24" side reach range for a wheelchair users reaching over the 35" high counter obstruction. 1991 ADA Standards 5.6.
At the ramp leading down to the special event dining area in the Atrium, the handrails lack a 12" horizontal extension parallel to the direction of the ramp. These inaccessible handrails are located at the bottom landing at the Atrium side and at the top landing on the side opposite the Atrium. 1991 ADA Standards 4.8.5(2).
VII. WOMENS' RESTROOM
The Women's Restroom serving the Cedar Grille and the Hotel Lobby has the following ADA violations:
This restroom has 4 toilet stalls, including one designated accessible toilet stall that has less (at 46") than the minimum 60" width required by ADA, the toilet flush is not on the wide side, and the center of the toilet is further (at 22 3/4") than 18" from the side wall. 1991 ADA Standards 4.17.3.
The side grab bar is mounted less (at 51") than the minimum 54" away from the rear wall behind the toilet in the designated accessible toilet stall. 1991 ADA Standards 4.17.6.
The rear grab bar at the toilet in the designated accessible toilet stall is less (at 24") than the minimum 36" length required. 1991 ADA Standards 4.17.6.
The handle on the vertically mounted diaper changing station is higher (at 65") than the maximum 54" allowed. 1991 ADA Standards 4.16.5.
The vertically positioned diaper changing station is mounted so when the work surface is deployed it is higher (at 46 ½") than the 28"-34" maximum height allowed. 1991 ADA Standards 4.27.3.
The closer force for this public restroom door is heavier (at 7 lbf.) than the maximum allowable 5 lbf. per ADA Standards. 1991 ADA Standards 4.13.8.
VIII. MEN'S RESTROOM
The Men's Restroom serving the Cedar Grille and the Hotel Lobby has the following ADA violations:
This restroom has 2 toilet stalls, including one designated accessible toilet stall that is less (at 45") than the minimum 60" width required by ADA and the center of the toilet is further (at 22 1/2") than 18" from the side wall. 1991 ADA Standards 4.17.3.
The closer force for this public restroom door is heavier (at 9 lbf.) than the maximum allowable 5 lbf. per ADA Standards. 1991 ADA Standards 4.13.8.
The paper towel slot is higher (at 56") than the maximum allowable 54" per ADA. 1991 ADA Standards 4.27.3.
IX.	POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES
at the request in advance of an individual with disabilities, appropriate foods will be provided to meet a patron's particular dietary needs provided that such special foods can be obtained from a supplier with whom the Restaurant customarily does business (see 28 C.F.R. § 36.307);
X.	ALTERATIONS
The Owner and Operator acknowledge and agree that any alteration to the Restaurant "shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs." See 28 C.F.R. § 36.402(a). The Owner and Operator further acknowledge and agree that if an alteration affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area of the Restaurant that contains a primary function, that alteration shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless the cost and scope of such alterations is disproportionate to the cost of the overall alteration. See 28 C.F.R. § 36.403(a)(1). The Owner and Operator agree to notify the United States, in writing, of any alterations to the Restaurant commenced during the term of this Agreement and shall, in that notification, specify the steps taken to ensure that the alterations comply with the Standards to the maximum extent feasible.
XI.	MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
XII.	ENFORCEMENT
In consideration for the Restaurant's timely performance of all of its obligations under this Agreement, the United States agrees to discontinue the Compliance Review of the Restaurant, except as provided in the Enforcement portion of this Agreement. The United States reserves the right to investigate any complaint it receives concerning the Restaurant, to initiate future compliance reviews concerning the Restaurant with respect to any aspect of the Restaurant or its operation not expressly addressed in Parts III through XIII of this Agreement, and to investigate and commence a civil action with respect to any violation of the ADA. In the event the United States receives and investigates an ADA complaint concerning the Restaurant, or commences any future compliance review concerning the Restaurant, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the scope of any investigation or compliance review of the Restaurant or preclude the United States from seeking relief beyond that required under this Agreement.
.	A copy of this Agreement shall be made available to any person upon request.
ATRIUM TRS I, LP
By: /s/ Mark Deloach
ATRIUM HOSPITALITY, LP
12735 Morris Road Ext Alpharetta, GA 30004