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<br /> 08/22/2007 12:19 3265657 KCO F%^3E 03 <br /> X (not shaded). This requitement is uttnecessary as there are other sta~idazd <br /> water drainage Solutions that exist now. <br /> FJnlike this proposed solution, better design sohttions don't wait until the <br /> water teaches the perimeter of a building; they address it as far away as <br /> possible from buildings. <br /> A building may have a lower arcs below the defined ADJACENT GR;!.DE. <br /> A design can be developed to keep the water away and protect these areas, <br /> but, llus proposed crnistruction standard inadvertently has prohibited to fiver <br /> level conditions and the common split level design that allows one to walk <br /> vut at awry level. <br /> Our dcsigrrs can keep water away in a multiple of ways without hindering <br /> the flow of pedestrians or equipment from the outside to the inside of a <br /> structure. This Section 27-18.1 #2 (A) of 13i1t 151, which requires one foot <br /> above adjacent grade to floor lime, will inadvertently restrict the flow of <br /> pedestrians and equipment. How does this proposed wnsuuaion standard <br /> work with an entry to a large retail complex? Why should a supetmazls et like <br /> KTA be forced to .have aone-foot drop at their doorway to lake caa a of <br /> drainage? Why would a residence need a ramp? Placing a multiple of steps <br /> and ramps in liront o#~ an exit is not a preferred design and is dangerous and <br /> expensive. It is unclear what this Standard is trying to achieve, that is plot <br /> already covered in good drainage design. 'this is a `"one size fits all" solution <br /> that does not take in to consideration all the criteria that must be consi~iexed <br /> when designing different building sites. <br /> (Please pull out the drawing titled "TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING <br /> OR WAR>?HOUSE & the WHY LIMIT ALTI'RNATIVE SOLUTi01"dS) <br /> Commercial projects and publicly funded residential projects cannot ctanply <br /> witth this section and also comply with American Disability Guidelines <br /> (ADA). As shown on the exhibit the ADA guidelines allow a maximu•+n at <br /> 1/~° oflevel change at the door. Sidewalks outside the door should have a <br /> minimum of cross slope. Accessible parking stalls have a 2% slope <br /> maximum. This means a good. design for accessibility for all people is a <br /> relatively flat entry outside the building for a great distance. As architects <br /> we. must comply with the ADA, AND keep water from getting into the <br /> building; be it commercial or residential. 1T iS UNCLEAR HOW TO <br /> <br />