Owner
BORDER BUSINESS PARK
7050 Friars Road, Suite 2800
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 569-9000
Roque De La Fuente

Project Manager
P. Randy Safino

Survey Manager
Walter F. Butcher, Jr.

Completion Date
1993

Project is a 312-acre industrial park located in Otay Mesa. Civil design included establishing and calculating alignment of existing roads, monumentation, plotting of utilities, several record maps, 2.75 miles of major perimeter roadways, 3.3 miles of internal local and collector industrial streets and design of 5 traffic signals, public improvement plan preparation, and design of an on-site detention basin. Effort included preparation of right-of-way drawings for a portion of the major roadways, Siempre Viva Road and Airway Road, adjacent to subdivision. Area calculations and legal descriptions were prepared together with City of San Diego "D" sheet drawings.

Survey efforts included boundary survey, horizontal and vertical control surveys for aerial photogrammetry, cross-sections of existing roadways, topographic design surveys of existing power lines, and storm, sewer and water systems.

Construction staking was provided for rough grading, storm drain, sewer, water, joint trench utilities, and curb and gutter. Final monumentation was provided for the industrial park and the adjoining roadways.

Specific technical information is provided in the categories listed below for your reference.

*Scripps Health Hospital - Chula Vista, CA

Description

Preliminary and final civil design of Phase I & II expansion of existing hospital facility (from current 4.7-acre to ultimate 8.8 acre site). Sewer capacity analysis and feasibility study to determine adequacy of "G" Street sewer system to provide service for the proposed Scripps Memorial Hospital, Chula Vista site. Analysis included a baseline assessment of the existing 18"? and dual 12"? systems, assessment of the potential impact of the hospital expansion and forecasting of ultimate sewage flows for the two-square mile "G" Street sewer basin. Construction PS&E included:

• Site development and parking facilities, 
• Replacement of 600 LF of 6"? cast iron water line,
• Widening of "H" Street and 5th Avenue, including utility and traffic signal, relocation, and installation of raised median,
• 1,600 LF of 8"? water main,
• 1,000 LF of 39"? storm drain in 5th Avenue,
• Private storm water and sewer pump stations, and

 
Demolition of existing shopping center site with associated utility relocations.Survey effort included boundary survey, research of County of City of Chula Vista records, and horizontal and vertical control for aerial photogrammetry; supplemental topographic surveys of sewer, storm drain and dry utilities throughout the project site and adjoining shopping center. Efforts also included cross-sections and topographic survey along “H” Street, 5th Avenue and the driveway access at the adjoining elementary school. Additional survey services included construction staking for grading and excavating, building foundation and gridlines, bolt patterns, sewer pump station and all on-site and offsite improvements along “H” Street and 5th Avenue. Additional topographic surveys were performed to confirm locations of existing column lines.

*La Jolla Crossroads, Sewer Facilities - La Jolla, CA

Description

The project is high-density mixed-use residential and industrial development located at the southwest corner of Interstate 805 and La Jolla Village Drive. The project site covers 33.8 acres and has a density of 44 dwelling units per acre. Residential development consists of nine 5-story buildings (for a total of 1,500 units) each with a 2-story subterranean parking garage. There is a total of approximately 2,500 subterranean parking spaces, and additional surface street parking. The industrial development is spread over three separate lots. Future tenants will include industrial, research and development, and scientific facilities. This project contained unique design characteristics relative to the realignment and reconstruction of the existing trunk line public sewer facilities which traversed the site prior to the importation of approximately 600,000 cubic yards of fill material required to bring the project to its current grades. Special consideration was given to the design of the realigned facilities which include a 72” PLRCP sewer that traverses the site in a north-south direction, and an 18” sewer that traverses the site in an east-west direction. These new facilities were designed to withstand up to 75 feet of fill material. Another design challenge was the design of a 7’ X 7’, 1,500 foot long, poured-in-place concrete box structure which traverses the site at the same elevation as the new sewer facilities, capable of withstanding up to 75 feet of fill material.

Projects

*Scripps Midlands - Affinity & *Townhomes - San Diego, CA

Description

Engineer of Record for 46-acre, 404-unit residential condominium development adjacent to east side of I-15 at the northern terminus of frontage road (Erma Road). Prepared and processed tentative subdivision map, planned residential development (PRD) permit, final 17-lot record map, public improve¬ment plans for a portion of Scripps Ranch Boulevard, a 4 lane major urban roadway. On-site grading, drainage and erosion control facilities, public water and sewer distribution together with off-site grading, Class I bike¬way relocation and storm drain modification within Caltrans right-of-way. Final plans incorporat¬ed a soundwall on private property adjacent to I-15. Special consideration was given to the protection of three, major San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) pipelines which are located within a 130-foot wide easement which traverses the site.

Survey efforts included boundary survey, horizontal and vertical control survey for aerial photogrammetry, topographic survey of existing storm drain and sewer, SDCWA pipelines. Construction staking was provided for on-site grading, storm drain, water and sewer, and off-site grading, bikepath, and storm drain modification within Caltrans right-of-way.

*Scripps Northridge Business Center - San Diego, CA

Sewer Pump Station
(1.3 MGD, 185? TDH) 43? below finish grade with one-story block building above grade
This project has been honored with the Outstanding Civil Engineering Project in Land Development Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993.

*De La Fuente Business Park - Otay Mesa, CA

​*Light Rail Transit 416.2, Stadium Segment - San Diego, CA

Description

This $65 million project consisted of constructing 3 miles of new light rail transit (LRT) main tracks. The project also required installation of traction power, catenaries, and signal systems; three at-grade LRT stations, two elevated LRT stations, and a park-and-ride lot; seven LRT bridges, one road bridge; retaining walls and fencing; installation of utility facilities and sewer line; and traffic control.

Scope of Services
Survey efforts included easements and right-of-way staking for clearing and grubbing in environmentally sensitive areas for conformance with Department of Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements. Provided horizontal and vertical control retracement, design and as-built topographic surveys for connection and clearance verification.

Provided construction staking for rough grading, finish grading, bridge abutment, pier staking for seven bridge structures (11,700 feet), sewer, water, retaining walls, and replacement of property corners destroyed during construction.

*North Metro Interceptor Sewer - San Diego, CA​

*The Collections - Chula Vista, CA​

*Sunrise Assisted Living - San Gabriel, CA

Description

This project is a 51-unit senior assisted living facility located at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Sunny Slope Drive in the County of Los Angeles. The project site cover 0.84-acre and has a density of 60.7 dwelling units per acre. The building is two-story with one level of subterranean parking located directly under the living space.

Scope of Services
Civil Engineering and Surveying services included preparation of a demolition plan, precise grading and drainage plans, on-site utility plan for sewer, water, and fire systems, street light plans, erosion control plans and SUSMP report, and construction assistance.

Performed a Sewer Area Study covering 710 acres of unincorporated County and portions of Temple City and San Gabriel to determine the impact of the 51-unit development on downstream sewer infrastructure.

Challenges & Achievements

• Obtaining approvals and permits to meet the clients schedule while coordinating with the LA County Land Development Division, Building and Safety Division, and Environmental Programs Division, the LA County Fire Department, and the City of San Gabriel.
• Discovered the existence of two previously unidentified water lines crossing the property and negotiated setback criteria and easements with the local water company.
  

Traffic Signals

Convoy St & Copley Park Place
Copley Dr & Hickman Field Dr
Shawline St & Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Ruffner Rd & Clairemont Mesa Blvd

*Pump Station - San Diego, CA​

*La Jolla Crossroads - La Jolla, CA​

Description

The project is high-density mixed-use residential and industrial development located at the southwest corner of Interstate 805 and La Jolla Village Drive. The project site covers 33.8 acres and has a density of 44 dwelling units per acre. Residential development consists of nine 5 story buildings (for a total of 1,500 units) each with a 2-story subterranean parking garage. There is a total of approximately 2,500 subterranean parking spaces, and additional surface street parking. The industrial development is spread over three separate lots. Future tenants will include industrial, research and development, and scientific facilities.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for planning and civil engineering services, and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Planning services included the processing of permits for Planned Residential Development, Planned Industrial Development, Hillside Development, and Resource Protection Ordinance; tentative subdivision map, and attendance at Community Planning Group meetings, and Planning Commission and City Council hearings.

Design services included preparation of subdivision map, public and private improvement plans, grading and utility plans, traffic control plans, traffic signal plans, and Caltrans encroachment permit. Off-site improvements included the widening of La Jolla Village Drive and coordination relating to the Executive Drive undercrossing of La Jolla Village Drive

Survey services included topographic survey, ALTA survey, and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements
This project contained unique design characteristics relative to the realignment and reconstruction of the existing trunk line public sewer facilities which traversed the site prior to the importation of approximately 600,000 cubic yards of fill material required to bring the project to its current grades. Special consideration was given to the design of the realigned facilities which include a 72” PLRCP sewer that traverses the site in a north-south direction, and an 18” sewer that traverses the site in an east-west direction. These new facilities were designed to withstand up to 75 feet of fill material. Another design challenge was the design of a 7’ X 7’, 1,500 foot long, poured-in-place concrete box structure which traverses the site at the same elevation as the new sewer facilities, capable of withstanding up to 75 feet of fill material.

Mixed-Use Development 

*Monde - San Diego, CA

Description

The project is a mixed-use residential condominium and commercial development located at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Washington Street. The project site covers .24-acre and will have a density of 70.8 dwelling units per acre. When complete, the project will consist of one building with five stories. The first floor will contain 35 parking spaces and 1,900 square feet of commercial space; the second through fifth floors will be for residential use. There will be three 3-bedroom units, 12 2-bedroom units, and two 1-bedroom units (17 units total).

Scope of Services
SB&O will be the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

This project is currently in the Design Development stage.

Civil design services will include discretionary approvals, final map, grading and utility plans, water quality technical report, condominium plans, construction support and as-builts.

Survey services will include a boundary and topographic survey, and construction staking. 

*Thoroughbred Business Park, Phase III - San Bernardino, CA

Description

Engineer of work for 35-acre Industrial Park consisting of four large tilt-up box-type buildings. Preliminary work included conceptual grading and utility plans, preliminary estimates of earthwork and construction costs, research of existing utilities and preparation of base mapping. Final design included preparation of a parcel map, grading plans, utility plan, off-site street, storm drain, street lighting, and signing and striping plans as well as hydrology & hydraulic calculations, earthwork, and cost estimates.

Designed 2150 lf of 54"-72" RCP storm drain in Baker Avenue from San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s Ely Basin No. 2 to Francis Street to satisfy City of Ontario’s conditions of approval. Processed two permits through the San Bernardino County Flood Control District for connections to District facilities.

Surveying work for the project included boundary surveys, ALTA survey, lot line adjustment, property ties, monumentation, record map, aerial pre-marking and control surveys, and topographic design survey of existing facilities.

SB&O also provided construction staking for all on and off-site improvements and construction support services.

Preliminary work included conceptual grading and utility plans, preliminary estimates of earthwork and construction costs, research of existing utilities and preparation of base mapping. Final design included preparation of a parcel map, grading plans, utility plan, off-site street, storm drain, street lighting, and signing and striping plans as well as hydrology & hydraulic calculations, earthwork, and cost estimates.

​*Stagecoach Lane - Fallbrook, CA​

Description

Engineer of work for final design project involving preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for widening and realignment .8-mile of Stagecoach Lane, east of Mission Road including Fallbrook High School frontage.

Final PS&E for street widening and realignment of 6% super-elevated 2-lane collector roadway with painted median.

Work includes

• Roadway plan and profile design
• Drainage study and design for extension/reconstruction of existing storm drain facilities
• Identification of needed right-of-way and slope easements and exhibit preparation
• Extensive roadside grading and reconstruction of private driveway and drainage improvements
• Utility relocation and coordination
• Earthwork, cost estimation and justification
• Preparation of technical provisions for specifications package 
• Cross slope analysis/pavement overlay design
• Curve realignment and 6% super-elevation
• Striping and signage
• Low profile box culvert design, including sub-contract for structural design
  

*Transborder Plaza - Otay Mesa, CA

Perimeter roadways

Siempre Viva Rd, 1.0 Mi (6-lane prime arterial)
La Media Rd, .5 Mi (4-lane major)
Airway Rd, 1.0 Mi (4-lane major)
Harvest Rd, .25 Mi (4-lane major)

Avenida Costa Brava, .09 Mi
Avenida De La Fuente, .5 Mi
Avenida De La Fuente Norte, .09 Mi
Avenida De La Fuente Sur, .15 Mi
Otay Center Dr, .17 Mi
Paseo De La Fuente Norte, .44 Mi

Sewer Systems

5,400. LF - dual 8" f force main
8,000. LF - 10" f gravity sewer main
5,700. LF - 15" f gravity sewer main
700. LF - 18" f gravity sewer main
1300. LF - 27" f gravity sewer main

Public Facilities 

*Scripps Highlands - San Diego, CA​

Description

The project is the first phase of a 58-acre single-family residential development containing 159 lots. Phase I, Traviata, consists of 112 lots. The project is located east of Interstate 15, between Mira Mesa Boulevard to the south and Scripps Poway Parkway to the north. The project site contains approximately 25 acres of natural open space.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for planning and civil engineering services, and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Planning services included the processing of permits for Planned Residential Development, documents included a PRD Site Plan, substantial conformance exhibits and tentative subdivision map. Services also included attendance at Community Planning Group meetings, and Planning Commission and City Council hearings.

Design services included preparation of final subdivision map and lot line adjustment parcel map, public street improvement, sewer, water and storm drain plans, rough and precise grading plans, and encroachment and maintenance permits for non-standard sidewalks and driveways. Prepared lot and easement calculations, hydrology and hydraulic reports, cost estimates and earthwork calculations. Processed plans through the City of San Diego Development Services Department. Provided coordination and plan processing with Caltrans.

Survey services included topographic survey, ALTA survey, and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements
This project contained unique design characteristics relative to the location of the project – on a hillside adjacent to Caltrans right-of-way.

Storm Drain Systems

3,950. LF - 18"f
3,290. LF - 24"f
1,550. LF - 30"f
70. LF - 36"f
950. LF - 42"f
2,130. LF - 54"f
70. LF - 60"f

Multi-Family Residential 

858-560-1141

​*Eastern Transportation Corridor - Riverside County, CA

Description

The Corridor begins at the Riverside (91) Freeway, west of Gypsum Canyon Road, travels through Gypsum Canyon toward Irvine, splitting into two legs at Santiago Canyon Road. The east leg joins Interstate 5 at the Laguna (133) Freeway and the west leg merges with Jamboree Road south of I-5 in Irvine.

Initial construction began in June 1995 and was completed in February of 1999, 14 months ahead of schedule. Silverado Constructors built 28 miles of toll way, including 11 interchanges, 65 bridges and 300 linear miles of utilities and drainage systems. The $712.6 million project involved moving 55 million cubic yards of earth, laying 1.3 million tons of asphalt and pouring 450,000 cubic yards of concrete. The project also included the widening of I-5, Highway 91 and the construction of additional lanes on 2½ miles of the existing Foothill Toll Road.

Scope of Services
SB&O efforts included retracing and supplementing the horizontal and vertical control using Global Positioning System (GPS) and conventional survey methods. Topographic surveys included geotechnical surveys, as-builts, design surveys, quantity checks by field cross-sections utilizing conventional and real-time GPS survey methods, and settlement monitoring. SB&O was responsible for all construction staking and preparation of the staking notes and grades associated with grid grades, slope stakes, paving, storm drain and utility grade sheets, bridge layout coordinates, and pavement widening grades for all construction staking.

*Westview High School - Poway, CA

Description

170.0 acre site consisting of multi-building complex including a gymnasium and an auditorium. Site also has a football stadium, track, several ball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool area and adjacent parking areas.

SB&O was responsible for

• Preliminary design of a 6-lane major roadway (Camino Ruiz) between Carmel Valley Road and Route 56, approximately 1.4 miles.
• Sewer connection to McGonigle Canyon trunk sewer.
• Public and private storm drain facilities; 24" - 40" diameter pipe, approximately 3,000 lineal feet.
• Mass grading plan; 1.4 million cubic yards of earth to be moved. 
• Wetlands mitigation/detention facility.
• All right-of-way documents and acquisition plats and legal descriptions.
• Civil engineering expert witness testimony relative to condemnation action on a portion of the site.
• Boundary and topographic survey.
  

Temecula Office:

 Single-Family Residential

*Morena Vista - San Diego, CA

Description

The Morena Vista site is located east of Morena Blvd, south of Napa Street and north of Friars Road, in the Linda Vista community of San Diego. The proposed project site is approximately 6.5 acres of mixed use commercial and 185 residential apartments. The majority of the site is currently paved and used as a Metropolitan Transit Development Board/San Diego Trolley parking lot. The proposed redevelopment project consists of three buildings. The first two buildings are mixed-use three-story buildings, with approximately 20,000 sf on the ground floor and 22 residential apartments (two-story lofts). The third building is four stories of apartments (163) over a parking garage. The remainder of the site is devoted to the parking lot for the project and the Morena LRT (Trolley) Station.

Scope of Services
Preliminary effort included Boundary and topo surveys, tentative map, preliminary grading, reports and studies. Final PS&E included off-site parking lot, rough grading plan and private storm drain, erosion control and SWPPP, improvements and traffic control plan, parking plan, HEC-2 analyses of the San Diego River, no-rise certification. Modification plan for trolley station parking, drainage and access changes associated with site development and off-site parking. Site Development included public sewer relocation plan, rough grading and private storm drain, erosion control and SWPPP, drainage and water quality technical reports, precise grading, paving and parking plan, frontage improvements, on-site water/fire protection, traffic signal plan, striping, phased traffic control plan, final subdivision map (Condominium) including street vacations.

Challenges & Achievements
Obtaining approval to construct the offsite parking lot within the floodway of the San Diego River. Design of grading and utilities with the undergrounding and relocation through the site of the 69kV electrical transmission. Avoiding impacts to the existing trolley station which remained operation throughout construction. Relocation of an extremely flat trunk and deep trunk sewer main through the existing and future parking lot.

*Skyline Hills - County of San Diego, CA​​

Description

The Skyline Hills project is a new development of approximately 5.2 acres. The development will consist of 22 buildings, each having three condominium units, for a total of 66 units. The site will include private streets, a recreational lot, and a moderately sized 2:1 slope.

Scope of Services
PS&E include grading plans, erosion control plans, storm drainage plans, water quality reports, improvement plans (private and public), precise grading plans, final mapping, construction surveying, cost estimating, condominium mapping, and preparation of DRE exhibits.

Challenges & Achievements

• Realignment of existing public storm drain facilities through the site
• Design of large subterranean detention tank.
• Worked closely with structural engineers to design a large masonry retaining wall around existing and proposed utilities.
  

Internal roadways

Avenida Costa Azul, .09 Mi
Avenida Costa Norte, .3 Mi
Avenida Costa Blanca, .3 Mi
Avenida Costa Del Sol, .23 Mi
Avenida Costa Sur, .27 Mi
Avenida Costa Este, .25 Mi
Paseo De La Fuente, .44 Mi

*Poinsettia Ridge - Encinitas, CA

Description

The mixed-use commercial and residential development is comprised of 120 luxury apartment units and 3,000 square feet of commercial space. The project site has a net acreage of 3.9 and a density of 30.8 dwelling units per acre. There are 17 one-bedroom units, 79 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units, with square footage ranging from 817 square feet for a one-bedroom to 1,225 square feet for a three-bedroom. There is subterranean parking located beneath the first level of residential units. There are 294 total aboveground and subterranean parking spaces. Amenities include common playground areas, laundry facilities, a clubhouse, and pool and spa facilities.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Design services included Coastal Development Permit processing, preparation of rough grading plans, precise grading plans, off-site signing and striping plans, on-site public water plans, off-site sewer and fire plans, assistance in obtaining municipal storm water compliance, construction support, and as-built plan preparation.

Survey services included topographic survey, ALTA survey, and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements
The project lies at the foot of a large open space area with steep topography. Special consideration was given to blend into the existing open space along the northwest side of the property. A 750-foot long, up to 13-foot high contoured, plantable keystone retaining wall system was designed and constructed along the northwest property line to allow for the on-site access and above-grade parking.

Special consideration was also given to setting the finish floor elevations such that the subterranean parking structure could have natural open-air ventilation.
 

​*Light Rail Transit 416.1, Morena Segment - San Diego, CA

Description

This $62 million project consisted of constructing over 3 miles of new light rail transit (LRT) main tracks. Additionally, the project required installation of traction power, catenaries, and signal systems; two at-grade LRT stations, one elevated LRT station, a bus transfer facility and park-and-ride lot; three LRT bridges, one road undercrossing; retaining walls and fencing; installation of utility facilities, 10,000 feet of 78” diameter sewer line and pump station; and traffic control. The project also contains a wetlands mitigation site.

Scope of Services
Survey efforts included easements and right-of-way staking for clearing and grubbing in environmentally sensitive areas for conformance with Department of Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements. Provided horizontal and vertical control retracement, design and as-built topographic surveys for connection and clearance verification.

Provided construction staking for mass grading, finish grading, wetlands mitigation, realignment of San Diego River, street realignment, bus transfer and park-and-ride lot, catenary system, traffic signals, freeway signs, sewer, water, storm drain, utilities, two pedestrian undercrossings, retaining walls, pump station, two at-grade stations, one elevated station, bridge abutment, piers and soffit edge of deck for three bridge structures (7,900 feet), and final rail stakes for 3.1 miles of light rail.

Additional efforts included staking for 10,000 feet of 78” diameter interceptor sewer, including control for 700 feet of sewer tunnel.

*Pipeline 4BI & 4BII, San Diego County Water Authority - San Diego, CA​

*EastLake Woods & Vistas - Chula Vista, CA

Description

​Engineer of Record for planning, design and civil engineering services for the 1,050-acre Master Planned Community. The project is located in the Eastlake III General Development Plan of the City of Chula Vista, California. The projects are located immediately west of the Lower and Upper Otay Lakes.

The Vistas site is located east of Salt Creek between Olympic Parkway and Otay Lakes Road, and will offer development intensities ranging from Low (three du/acre) to High (up to 27+ du/acre) Residential and a park. Commercial Retail (CR) space will be provided across the street from the existing Olympic Training Center. In addition, a 25 acre residential area, possibly to include a church and park, will be located south of Olympic Parkway and west of the Olympic Training Center. Finally, a 19 acre commercial tourist site (CT) will be developed west of the Olympic Training Center.

The Woods portion will be located north of Otay Lakes Road, from the Business Center at the west, to Salt Creek Ranch in the north, and Upper Otay Lake to the east. Development intensities will favor Low to Low-Medium (3-8 du/acre) Residential, and will include two school sites and a fire station.

Planning and civil services to date include preliminary site layouts for approximately 2,000 single-family residences, ±40 acres of multi-family residential units, 17 acres of parks, ±12 acres of common public facilities, two schools, a hotel, a commercial area, and a fire station; preparation of technical reports for sewer and storm water runoff including Best Management Practices (BMP’s); preliminary and final design of multiple detention basin facilities and wetland rehabilitation of approximately 8 to 10 acres of the Salt Creek Storm Water Basin; and final engineering for ±700 single-family houses. Preliminary design included coordination with the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista and County of San Diego regarding development adjacent to the Upper and Lower Otay Lakes Reservoirs, and preparation of the Master Tentative Map, General Development Plan and Specific Plan Area.​

*Allred-Collins Business Park Sewer 

Description

Engineer of work for preliminary feasibility, alignment and cost studies to provide services for 90-acre Industrial and Business Park. Extensive sewer capacity studies were conducted for the entire Kearny Mesa basin, from SR-52 to the North Mission Valley Interceptor Sewer. Scope of study included analysis of existing and proposed land uses and development intensity, hydraulic capacity assessment of existing system, impact of Allred Collins Business Park West sewer pump station, feasibility studies for the diversion of sewage flows from Tecolote Canyon to the Kearny Mesa system via the Allred Collins pump station and feasibility study to delete a portion of the City of San Diego Kearny Mesa Trunk Sewer, Phase III project. (Construction change to the Kearny Mesa Trunk Sewer System, Phase III project was also prepared.) Work included hydraulic calculations, cost estimates, force main design life calculations and surge analyses. Analyses also included short and long term impact of the Allred Collins pump station upon the North Mission Valley Interceptor Sewer.

Final plans included:

• 3.9 miles of gravity sewer mains including 3,200'''' off-site sewer in existing streets, and removal and replacement of 1,300N of existing 15" sewer.
• Sewer pump station design (1.3 MGD, 185N TDH), 43N below finish grade with a one story block building above grade. (Station features include 6-hour emergency storage, back up generator, odor control system, automated controls, alarm and telemetry systems; all materials required to be impervious to corrosion, including aluminum stairs and ladders.)
  

*Deca - San Diego, CA

Description

The project is a mixed-use residential condominium and commercial development located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Park Boulevard and Robinson Avenue. The project site covers .52-acre and will have a density of 71.7 dwelling units per acre. When complete, the project will consist of one building with six stories. Two levels of subterranean parking will be provided. There will be one floor for 2,800 square feet of commercial use; the remaining five floors will be for residential use. There will be five 1-bedroom units, 31 2-bedroom units, and one 3-bedroom unit (37 units total).

Scope of Services
SB&O will be the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Civil design services will include preparation of plans for grading, traffic control, alley improvements, utility services, discretionary approvals, erosion control and SWPPP, grading and utility plans, water quality technical report, condominium plans, construction support and as-builts.

Survey services will include a boundary and topographic survey, and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements

• The project site contains contaminated soil that will need to be buried on-site. An intricate remedial grading plan is required.
• Due to the tight site constraints, shoring will be required for construction of the two levels of subterranean parking.

*Encinitas Ranch South Mesa - Encinitas, CA​

Description

Engineer of Record for planning and civil engineering services, and Surveyor of Record for surveying services for the 150-acre Master Planned Community located East of Interstate 5, north of Encinitas Boulevard, south of Leucadia Boulevard; main roadways serving the project are Quail Gardens Drive and Paseo de las Flores.

Design services included preparation of a Master Tentative Map, including backbone infrastructure and ultimate roadway design, Final Master Subdivision Map, improvement plans and rough grading plans. These plans were processed through the City of Encinitas. Approval of the Tentative Map required extensive coordination with City staff, the Community Planning Group, and City Council. Final subdivision maps, construction documents and precise grading plans were prepared for each of the subdivisions.

• The Encinitas Ranch South Mesa Planning Area consists of four residential subdivisions:
• 5,000 square foot lots - consisting of 103 residential units by D.R. Horton
• 6,000 square foot lots - consisting of 84 residential units by Concordia Homes
• 7,000 square foot lots - consisting of 72 residential units by Toll Brothers
•  8,000 square foot lots - consisting of 103 residential units by K. Hovnanian.

In addition to the residential subdivisions, there are open space areas, paseo parks, an elementary school, public park, two common use lots, walking/biking trails, and a public detention facility. The area is adjacent to a public golf course. Much consideration has been given to the environmental impact of the project, as well as the impact this development will have on existing surrounding residents.

Survey services included boundary and topographic surveys, and construction staking. 

San Diego Office: 

*CalPeak Emergency Peaker, Enterprise #7 - Escondido, CA

Description

Project effort includes construction of a simple-cycle peaking electric generation facility consisting of one FT8 Pratt & Whitney Twinpac, with two gas turbine engines, and one 49.5-megawatt generator. Construction cost was approximately $30 million. Construction was complete in 55 days.

Scope of Services:
Effort included survey calculations based on design-build drawings to facilitate accelerated schedule. All requests were fulfilled within 48 hours and during critical path items, surveying was provided on 18-hour notices.

Staking items included rough grading, foundation excavation, bolt verification, axis alignment reference marks, storm, sewer, water, gas and electric lines, edge of pavement, grounding wire and fencing. Topographic surveys were performed for as-built drawings.

PLANNING ENGINEERING SURVEYING

Traffic Signals

Airway Rd & Hwy 117
Siempre Viva Rd & Harvest Rd

Major perimeter roadways

Copley Dr, .8 Mi
Corporate Park Place, .15 Mi
Copley Park Place, .4 Mi
Ruffner Rd, (widening) .3 Mi
Hickman Field Dr, .4 Mi

*Rio Vista West Apartments - San Diego, CA​

Description

This project is a 464-unit multi-family residential development located on the North side of the San Diego River, within Mission Valley, between Friars Road and Station Village Lane, westerly of Gil Village Way, in the City of San Diego, California. The project covers 15.74 acres and has a density of 29.5 dwelling units per acre. The project incorporates 29 buildings, two major recreation areas, and a system of internal driveways and parking areas to serve the 464 apartment units.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Civil design services included preparation of preliminary grading plans, public water distribution system, and private sewer mains and storm drain system. Final construction plans included an overall site grading plan with private storm drain facilities to obtain a grading permit; public improvement plans for the on-site water distribution system with associated appurtenances, along with required public water main and access easements; a precise, 20 scale, fine grading plan and horizontal control plan indicating the location of all site improvements, driveways, parking areas, buildings and local storm drain system; and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and erosion control plan and manual, to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance requirements. Construction administration and support services were provided throughout construction of the project. As-built plans were prepared upon project completion.

Survey services included construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements
A Special Permit, No. 96-7102, was obtained in accordance with the Mission Valley (FSDRIP) requirements due to the project’s close proximity to the San Diego River and storm water run-off design considerations.

*Mast Boulevard - Lakeside, CA

Client
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 
5555 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123 
Mohammad Fakhriddrie
(858) 694-2815

Project Manager
Peter "Randy" Safino

Project Engineer
Allen L. Butcher

Designer
Marty Ohmstede

Right-of-Way Engineer
Michael S. Butcher

Quality Control Manager
Samuel F. Safino

Award Date
1989

Completion Date
1995

Engineer of work for (approximate) 1.2 mile extension of major super-elevated roadway connecting an existing terminus at the Santee City limits to the intersection of Riverford Road and Riverside Drive. The project corridor, adjacent to the floodplain limits of the San Diego River, is unimproved, and the completion of this segment of roadway will connect a key link in the regional transportation plan. 82? of roadbed with bike lanes and 102? of right-of-way was proposed for the ultimate roadway configuration. The plans prepared provided for an interim paved width of 42?.

A new traffic signal at the intersection of Riverford Road and Riverside Drive was designed to accommodate the interim and ultimate roadway configurations to minimize traffic signal modifications in the future. Drainage systems within the public right-of-way were located in their ultimate roadway locations and modified to provide drainage for interim conditions. The new roadway''s close proximity to the San Diego River resulted in the need for one major drainage facility. This facility, consisting of a double 12? x 4? RCB, riprap and grass-lined channels which provides drainage for a 400-acre basin with a discharge of 600 cfs. Roadway striping, signing, traffic control, detouring, specifications and detailed construction cost estimates were also provided.

A separate set of right-of-way dedication drawings were prepared for the acquisition of 77 separate parcels involving 23 individual land owners. The parcels were for road right of way, slope and drainage easements, and temporary construction easements. Research of record maps, deeds and right-of-way dedications was necessary for the calculation of new parcels, areas and final deed writing for easements and acquisitions. This project involved extensive coordination with the County of San Diego Real Property Department and their title company, and the City of Santee for all facets of design. A value engineering review was conducted at the 30% review stage. Recommendations from the review were incorporated into the design.

Commercial/Industrial

*Allred-Collins Business Park - San Diego, CA

PROJECT PROFILE: ALLRED-COLLINS BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK

Engineer of work for preliminary and final design of 135-acre Planned Industrial Development including feasibility study/project alternatives and cost estimates, tentative subdivision map, public improvement plans, grading and drainage. Off-site access design includes industrial collectors: Copley Dr. 80? right-of-way and Hickman Field Dr. 70? right-of-way, and street widenings, Copley Park Place from 42? to 72? curb to curb, Ruffner St. from 50? to 56? curb to curb, Convoy St. from 66? to 87? curb to curb; addition of a right turn lane to Shawline St. Off-site drainage improvements include the design of 72" to 96"f RCP culvert system to connect to existing CALTRANS system under SR-52. Prepared plans and processed CALTRANS permit for grading, drainage and landscape improvements within I-805 right-of-way. Over 12,000 LF of 18"f - 60"f storm drain systems (together with riparian enhancement detention dams within on-site riparian area) were incorporated in the final construction plans. Additional facilities included a sewer pump station (City No. 86) and 21,000 LF of force main and off-site sewer. On-site road design includes Copley Dr., variable width industrial collector from 71? to 100? right of way, Hickman Field Dr. to 84? right-of-way and Corporate Park Place, an industrial collector cul-de-sac, of 70? right-of-way. All streets were designed to City of San Diego and CALTRANS standards. Prepared PS&E and processed through City of San Diego for 2 traffic signal modification plans and 2 new traffic signal plans. Plans include provisions for dual left and dual right turn lanes, overlap phasing, bicycle detection, overall widening of existing intersections and creation of new signalized intersections, including signing, striping, street lighting, and extensive traffic control plans.

NAD83 boundary survey, horizontal and vertical control survey for aerial photogrammetry, and topographic survey of the existing utilities and improvements. Horizontal and vertical control for topographic survey for the final design of the replacement of 21,000 LF of off-site trunk sewer line in Tecolote Canyon. Construction staking included final monumentation, storm drains, sewer, water, curb and gutter, paving, riparian enhancement detention dams, sewer pump station 43? below finish grade with one-story block building above grade, and two miles of major perimeter roadways. Efforts included settlement readings of SR52.

PROJECT PROFILE: ALLRED-COLLINS BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK
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*Treviana - Chula Vista, CA​​

Description

This project is a 212-unit residential condominium development located at the southeast corner of Magdalena Avenue and East Palomar Street, in the Otay Ranch Village 6 Master Planned Development. The project covers approximately 11.73 acres and has a density of 18.1 dwelling units per acre. The project includes 21 two-story, bridge-style buildings, with buildings varying from an 8-plex to a 12-plex. Most units are designed with a two-car, tuck-under garage. The project contains a total of 392 garage parking spaces. The site includes a clubhouse, indoor recreational facility, and several outdoor common areas.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Plans for the project included all of the utilities as well as rough and precise grading, accompanied by erosion control plans.

Design services included preliminary layouts and design review, preparation of plans for private streets, private and public sewer facilities, and private domestic fire and water facilities, all utilities, rough and precise grading, condominiums, and erosion control. Studies were prepared for sewer, water and drainage facilities, and assistance with NPDES and SWPPP was provided. Services also included construction support and as-built plan preparation.

Survey services included preparation of an ALTA survey and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements
Future adjacent development includes a public trolley system and construction of State Route 125. Consideration was given to these items, and off-site design and construction efforts were minimized.

*Creekside Elementary School - Poway, CA

Description

11.8 acre site consisting of six buildings and an administration/multi-purpose facility, adjacent play fields, and an on-site parking facility. The buildings cover approximately 60,000 square feet. The school will serve educational levels kindergarten through 5th grade.

SB&O was responsible for adjacent off-site public improvements, on-site fine grading for the building complex, adjacent grass play fields and hard court areas together with a bus drop-off and on-site parking area. Also provided design for all storm drain, sewer and on-site water distribution systems.

Survey efforts included setting boundary and topographic surveys, and construction staking.

 *The Cove - San Jacinto, CA

*The Summit at EastLake - Chula Vista, CA​

Description

Engineer of Record for civil engineering and survey services. This project is a medium to high-density development providing 600 residential condominium dwelling units on approximately 54 acres. The project is referenced as Parcel R-9 of the “Landswap” area of Eastlake Greens SPA. The parcel is located at the southerly end of the activity corridor, bounded by Eastlake Parkway on the west, utility easements on the east, Olympic Parkway to the south and residential apartments to the north. The residential neighborhood will be accessed via two private gated entrances, one off of Eastlake Parkway and one off of Olympic Parkway. Internal circulation is planned for a series of private driveways and courtyards.

The condominiums will consist of five different neighborhoods or villages. Village “A” will consist of 76 single-family detached condominiums with three plan types. Village “B” will consist of 135 single-family detached condominiums set-up in a courtyard fashion, with three plan types. Village “C” will consist of 129 attached condominium units. This product is a tri-plex building with two units having private yard areas and the third unit will be a carriage unit with a balcony. Village “D” will consist of 126 attached condominium units. This product is also a triplex building with two units having private yard areas and the third unit being a carriage unit with a balcony. Village “E” will consist of 134 attached condominium units. Buildings are configured with four, six, eight and 10 units. Four different unit types are provided and each unit has a patio.

Project amenities include a 1.3-acre central recreation area and several other minor recreation and/or passive common areas. The neighborhood includes an extensive array of pedestrian walkways which provide strong connections between the various villages internally and to the trail corridor, which extends the entire length of the eastern edge of the parcel; whereby integrating this parcel with the majority of the residential neighborhood and the local amenities with the neighborhood to the east.

Scope of Services
Services included preparation of tentative map, final subdivision map, improvement plans and precise grading plans for all five villages.

951-695-8900

*Villagio - Chula Vista, CA

Description

The project is a mixed-use residential condominium and commercial development located in Village Core One of Otay Ranch. The project site covers 2.9 acres and consists of one three-story building. Project density is 28.3 units per acre. Residential development includes 72 luxury condominiums located on all three floors. There are 10 commercial condominiums consisting of 10,760 square feet of commercial space located on the first floor. There are 198 on-site parking spaces. Amenities include an exercise room and spa facilities.

Scope of Services
SB&O is the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Civil design services include preparation of a design review site plan, on-site rough and precise grading plans, sewer and water plans, condominium plats, lot line adjustment plats and composite utility plans. Additional services include assistance in obtaining SUSMP and ADA compliance. Construction support services will be provided throughout construction of the project. As-builts will be processed upon completion of the project.

Survey services include an ALTA survey and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements

• Special attention was given toward achieving ADA compliance.
• Precise grading design of the “focal point” coffee shop and outdoor seating near the intersection of Santa Cora Avenue and East Palomar Street.
• Precise grading design of the “paseo” (City trail system) traversing the site.