LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

In general, Axtman Engineering, LLC follows the process below for the preparation of a Land Development Plan:

Initial client consultation to obtain project scope and vision
Prepare scope of work and related fee for client approval
Complete Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance compliance review
Determine watershed PA Chapter 93 classification such as a warm water fishery, cold fishery, high quality cold water fisher, etc.
Prepare PNDI clearance for rare and endangered species
Prepare existing conditions plan based on GIS sources
Prepare Conceptual Layout and 3-Dimensional Grading Plan & Stormwater Facilities to qualify site location.
Meet with client to review layout, conceptual earthwork quantities and other key findings and also meet with Zoning Officer and regulatory entity as needed.
Complete topographic and boundary survey
Update conceptual layout based on topographic and boundary survey

Complete stormwater management peak rate and water quality calculations
Design stormwater basin and conveyance facilities based on PADEP and Municipal Regulations
Prepare Layout Plan, Utility Plan, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Construction Details based on corresponding requirements / regulations
Prepare Land Development Plan based on Municipal Requirements
Prepare magnitude construction cost opinion and soft costs
Review 80% Design Drawings and Cost Opinion with Client
Prepare Sewage Planning, NPDES Permit, Driveway Permits, etc for submission to corresponding agency.
Finalize Land Development Plan and Permit Applications for submission to the corresponding entities.
Submit the Land Development Plan and corresponding permit applications.
Attend all the required public meetings and respond to all review letters.