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The Kamel Family Trust, owners of the property located at 421 National City
Boulevard, have recently applied for a building permit for a tenant improvement.
During the initial investigation for the improvements it was discovered that there
was not an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible point of entry for the
existing building.
In order to meet ADA accessibility requirements, the owner has proposed an
entry with a four -foot wide by twenty -foot long pedestrian ramp at the front of the
building. The proposed ramp will encroach upon the public right-of-way, which
will require an encroachment agreement per Chapter 13.12 of the National City
Municipal Code. See Exhibit A for a description and exhibit of the proposed
improvements, and Exhibit B for a description and exhibit of the area of
encroachment.
In order to maintain a six-foot wide, unobstructed ADA accessible path of travel
along the sidewalk after construction of the ramp, the owner will be required to
replace an existing driveway apron with new curb, gutter and sidewalk per City
standards (see Exhibit A).
The Kamel Family Trust is requesting that the City accept the Encroachment
Agreement allowing for the installation and maintenance of a new pedestrian
ramp to provide ADA access to their building.