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Getting Started
Reducing the Consultant’s Time
and Cost? Client
"Ground work," often saves time while providing a sound framework for discussion.
Governing
Jurisdictions:
Along with the Uniform Building Code (UBC), the document in common to
all governing jurisdictions across the country, there are the CC&R's: Codes,
Conditions and Rules. These expanded versions of the UBC are developed by
Reviewing Agencies to compensate for unique conditions found in their area of influence.
Understanding the CC&R's is the first item on the agenda. The work we
ultimately propose will be held to these standards.
The Client can purchase a copy of the Uniform Building Code at their
favorite book store. The CC&R's, are usually available
for a small fee at Planning & Building Department, or the
Home Owners Association. Please pick up an additional copy for your Landscape Architect
Consultant.
Property
Information:
The Property's
Owner (Client), should have a Plot Map of the property. This is a is a site plan
prepared for public records that contains the Parcel Number(s) and survey data
required to locate property lines. The County
Recorders Office will provide this document for a small fee. Please make
a copy for your Landscape Architect Consultant.
Existing Site Plans:
Old Site Plans, prepared when existing conditions were designed, may be on
file, including:
grading and drainage, planting and irrigation, structures, underground utility alignments, and natural features like the streams, wet areas, trees and rock formations
If this is available, please make copy at your local printer, for your Landscape Architect
Consultant.
Conceptual Priorities:
It's always a good idea to
prioritize your objectives relative to perceived usefulness and the budget
available. While reviewing the options, remember that one can often
phase-develop the installation
process.
Ideas: Many will find
the decision making process easier,
when they collect photos of work by others from periodicals. These subjects
might include: plant material, water features, shelters, trellising, paving,
walls, fencing, etc., even activities are helpful and solid tools for
discussion.
What About Cost?
What will this Cost?:
Your
Landscape Architect to discuss this when the plans and supporting details are
available. Unit costs (s.f., c.y., container size. etc.) are helpful for
discussion purposes, however they should be from recent projects and considered
with a contingency to cover regional differences,
material
availability and skilled labor.
Time Requirements:
Site planning and design time is dependent on the availability of existing
information, the scale, scope and complexity of the assignment, and time
required for original work. Incidental time might include: Reviewing Agency
directives, unscheduled progress meetings and unknown site conditions requiring
additional time in process.
Per Sheet Cost:
A completed drawing can cost between $ 500 to $ 8,500. With small projects, the entire project might fit on one
(1) sheet. A small neighborhood park may require seven (7) sheets or more and a Regional
Park could take more then twenty-five (25) sheets.
Sheet size can vary from 11x17 inches to as much as 3 x 6 ft, depending on the
application.
Rendered Plan:
West Village, Eastside Reservoir, Hemet, CA
The village is two levels and sited on a man made island.
Upper
Level 10 to 15 feet above water level (shown in plan view) includes the
proposed building footprints, promenade, water features, beer garden, theater
and parks. The 2nd level of the hotel and apartment units would include connecting walkways and terraces.
Lower Level 1 1/2 to 2 feet above water level includes the pedestrian
promenade around the shore line, restaurants, shops and pubs facing out to the
surrounding lake (not shown above) . Children arcades and theaters would occupy
the interior of the island village.
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