Land Planning Services
Successfully rezoning properties to the highest and best use with a focus on the future sometimes can be seen as detrimental to local neighborhoods and residents whose focus is on their home and business. The ability to design and deliver an “eco-friendly” development increases the chances for a new development to successfully be approved by not only by the local governing body, but the neighbors who are against new development. Example of Sustainable Site Design: Client Riverside Commons
Concept Plan
A concept plan will be developed based on the factors discovered during the Land Use investigation. The purpose of the concept plan is to establish the developers' intentions for utilizing the land, indicating areas to be used for drainage purposes, open space, common community space, access to the site, and delineate areas for residential and commercial uses.
Subdivision Design
Once the developer and the local zoning and subdivision authorities have agreed with the general concept of the concept plan the next step is to acquire an accurate topographic survey of the site. The topographic survey will allow the subdivision designer to take into consideration the specifics of any drainage concerns, points of connection with utilities and site access issues. Together with the considerations that need to be made in regards to the infrastructure of a subdivision, the type of construction and marketing strategies play a very important role in the design of a subdivision whether it is a residential, commercial, industrial or a mixed use subdivision.
Preliminary Plat
Once it has been determined that the subdivision design is functional and will meet the requirements of the developer, the preparation of the preliminary plat may proceed. At this time it becomes necessary to make detailed considerations for site grading to insure that appropriate drainage considerations are being made in conjunction with the requirements for the underground infrastructure, such as the depth and grade of the sanitary sewer system. Once the design and infrastructure issues have been resolved and the requirements of the local subdivision regulations can be met, the preliminary plat can be submitted for consideration.
Final Plan
Upon approval of the preliminary plat, the final plat is prepared and submitted for approval by the various approving authorities. Upon completion of the approval process for the subdivision, including meeting all of the requirements and making all of the required guarantees, the plat is forwarded to the Register of Deeds for recording and the construction process may begin.
Planning Board / Town Board Consultation
Many of our clients rely on us to help present their projects to various planning boards. We help assure the board that all projects will meet municipal zoning codes, subdivision regulations, street, water and sewer specifications, etc. as well as state and federal codes, regulations and permits. Combs and Associates, Inc. will represent clients at board meetings as necessary to discuss and inform the Planning Board and Town Board of the design requirements necessary to grant approval.
Developer Services
At Evergreen design is a constant process of analyzing each project and making balanced choices. In this way we succeed in reconciling respect for local history with the requirements of modern life, respect for architecture and style with financial realities. For us real estate development is more than simply a business. It is an intellectual and artistic challenge in which daily life plays a vital part. Evergreen respects people’s lives, both now and in the future.
Our motto is ‘Plan. Partner Provide’
Today’s buildings and environments need to blend with their particular contexts and to be flexible enough to continue doing so in the future. Evergreen does not regard its projects as stand-alone investments, but rather as major features of a broader development strategy. Our expertise in the fields of design, research and concept development has made us the ideal partner for many institutions. A highly motivated and professional team is now applying their design & development approach to projects in Georgia and Florida.
