Civil/Site Design and Surveying Services
At PS&R, we generally recommend that preliminary geotechnical review/exploration and wetland and stream identification be conducted before or concurrently with the development of a conceptual site design for the project. Once the conceptual site design is developed and appears to be feasible, civil/site design work can commence in earnest. Municipality approval is required for both the subdivision and the site plan in addition to the permits required by other government agencies. This requires that plans be prepared, submitted, reviewed and approved by the municipality and the reviewing agencies as they pertain to the municipal ordinances, standard engineering practices and regulations. The plans and approvals include, but are not limited to grading and utility plans; storm water management plans; erosion and sedimentation control plans; stormwater infiltration design; sanitary sewer design and planning; storm drainage/utility profiles and wet-land and stream encroachments.
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As part of the civil/site design process, PS&R can provide the following services:
PS&R has experience working with numerous government agencies in which typical approvals/permits are required. These include, but are not limited to:
Grading and Utility Plans Preparation of plans depicting proposed grades, detailed storm water management programs, detailed sanitary sewer and water design, schematic gas, electric and telephone conduit and transformer layouts. Coordination with local utility companies for design and construction purposes. 
Stormwater Management Plans Hydrologic and hydraulic studies required for storm water management systems, including the design of on-site storm water detention systems, designed in accordance with the local storm water management ordinances. Additionally, PS&R has designed on-site storm water pipe conveyance systems in accordance with current local, county and state standards. Surveying Services In 2011, Wm. A. Roth Engineering was integrated into PS&R. Along with adding a P.L.S. to our staff we now have access to state of the art surveying equipment. We are now offering the following surveying services as an extension of our engineering and site design scope of work:
Storm Drainage/Utility Profiles Preparation of profile drawings of proposed on-site storm and sanitary sewers. |
Stormwater Infiltration Testing and Design PS&R has the capability to coordinate and complete the field investigation work and computations for storm water infiltration design. Most recently, local and state regulatory agencies require that field testing be performed prior to development to determine the infiltration potential of the existing site soils. PS&R has successfully completed these tests in accordance with the guidelines provided in the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual. The results of these tests are used to design a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing stormwater/infiltration facility for a particular site to meet local and state requirements. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans PS&R has extensive experience in preparation of Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans used for control of sedimentation and erosion during construction. These plans are prepared to conform to local stormwater management requirements including NPDES Stormwater Discharge permitting and local Conservation District Approval. Sewer & Water Availability/DEP Planning Modules Coordination with local Municipal Authorities to determine service availability and system capacity and completion of Sewage Facility Planning Module Exemption Requests with the PADEP based on sewer and water usage rates. The modules are completed in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania Chapter 71 and Pennsylvania Act 537 regulations. Development Permitting PS&R can obtain the required municipal permits and approvals for any size development including NPDES permitting and other general permits that may be required by the PADEP or local municipality. Site Plan Permitting Preparation of the necessary documents with completed applications for Planning and Zoning. The package typically includes a preliminary site plan with applicable zoning data and a design statement. Public Hearings and Meetings Attending meetings with municipal staff, public hearings or public meetings, preparation for and presentation at public hearings or other documents as needed in order to obtain approvals. 
Stormwater drainage pond designed by PS&R. Site Construction Details Preparation of details for construction of site work items such as paving details, keyways for fill embankments and pipe bedding and backfilling. |