BUILDING RENOVATIONS, ENTITLEMENTS & ADAPTIVE RE-USE
PA Has helped immensely. They anticipate City push-back, decrease instead of elevate issues, and can change directions quickly as needed.Elena Bicker
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BUILDING RENOVATIONS, ENTITLEMENTS & ADAPTIVE RE-USE
- What (selective) demolition is required / appropriate?
- Determine utility systems’ re-use/renovation/upgrade
- Develop a list of recyclables/energy-saving enhancements
- Review adequacy/flexibility of interstitial spaces
- Is the Use acceptable in this Zone? Confirm alternatives
- Parking alternatives/options – maximize layout
- Assess multi-tenant vs. single user options and leasing/use scenarios
- Analyze ADA accessibility & compliance measures
- Identify deferred maintenance issues
- Research expansion options
- Prepare/assess new building façade modifications & imagery
- Review need for environmental studies (Haz Mat/Noise- Acoustic/Traffic/neighborhood impacts, etc.)
- Is a Variance required? If so, review the process & timing
- Collect & review surveys & building/site improvement plans
- Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule
- Review agency processes & project delivery strategy
- Assess possible environmental impacts & mitigations
- Evaluate required entitlement actions and sequencing of procedural approvals
- Review appropriate applications & exhibits needed
- Procure necessary professional engineering support & environmental services
- Deliberate with the team about process sequence and concurrent actions
- Re-establish the project objectives & validate the intended resultsServices that may be required
- Obtain & review previous entitlements, permits, case reports, and Occupancy Certs.