Source: https://www.ada.gov/cold_stone_sa.html
Timestamp: 2018-06-24 18:15:23
Document Index: 277924183

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 12181', '§ 12181', '§ 36', '§ 12182', '§ 36', '§ 12182', '§ 36', '§ 35', '§ 36', '§ 36']

COLD STONE CREAMERY 20987
DJ# 202-27-128
WHEREAS, as part of the Compliance Review, the United States requested information from the owners and operators of COLD STONE CREAMERY (the "Restaurant") located at 1921 Hamilton Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51106; and
The Restaurant is a place of public accommodation within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 12181(7) because, among other things, it is "a restaurant, bar, or other establishment serving food or drink." 42 U.S.C. § 12181(7)(B); see 28 C.F.R. § 36.104.
DAVID FERRIS, 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.
DAVID FERRIS, 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.
For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Standards" means the 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
For purposes of this Agreement, the term "alterations" means a change to the Restaurant that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or any part thereof and includes, but is not limited to, "remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement in structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, asbestos removal, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility." See 28 C.F.R. §§ 35.151(b), 36.402.
III. DINING AREAS
The No accessible dining surfaces are provided anywhere in the ice cream shop, including the 6 tables (providing 20 seating spaces) inside the shop and the 3 tables (with 6 seating spaces) provided on the sidewalk in front of the storefront window accessible. 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. Accessible dining surfaces shall be dispersed throughout the restaurant. 1991 ADA Standards 5.1 with 28 C.F.R. 36.302(a) and 28 C.F.R. 36.304. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
The retractable tape stanchions are not cane detectable, with the underside of the tape barrier at approximately 36" above the finished floor. 1991 ADA Standards 4.4.1. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
The retractable tape stanchion in front of the cash register closest to the parking lot is placed closer (at 28" at the base) to the end of the wing-wall to the side of the cash register than the minimum 32 inches required along an accessible route. 1991 ADA Standards 4.3.3. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
IV. SINGLE-USER UNISEX RESTROOM
The single-user Unisex Restroom has the following barriers:
The bottom of the reflecting surface of the mirror over the lavatory is higher (at 40 ½”) than the maximum 40-inch height allowed. 1991 ADA Standards 4.19.6. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
The hand soap dispenser at the lavatory (forward approach over an obstruction) is mounted higher (at 49 1/2'') than the maximum 44 inches allowed. 1991 ADA Standards 4.22.7. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
The paper towel dispenser at the lavatory (forward approach only) is mounted higher (at 52") than the maximum 48 inches allowed. 1991 ADA Standards 4.22. 7. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
The grab bar at the side of the toilet is mounted with the forward end (at 51" out) less than 54 inches out from the wall behind the toilet. 1991 ADA Standards 4.16.4. Restaurant states, this Finding is completed. Photos confirming are requested to be provided by January 31, 2017.
V. POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES
VI. 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)(l). 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.
VII. MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
By: /s/ David Ferris
Cold Stone Creamery, LLC