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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArchiterraSycamore Canyon Trail and Park, Diamond Bar, Designed by ArchiterraSycamore Canyon Trail and Park, Diamond Bar, Designed by Architerra City of Diamond Bar Mayuko Nakajima Senior Planner 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Gregg Denson, ASLA, PLA #4302, President Architerra Design Group gdenson@architerradesigngroup.com (909) 484-2800 EXT. 1015 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 May 2nd, 2025 City of Diamond Bar Attn: Mayuko Nakajima Senior Planner 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear Ms. Nakajima, Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group (“ADG”) is pleased to respond to the City of Diamond Bar’s (“City”) Request for Proposals for On-Call Landscape Plan Checking Services. Our proven plan check track record is your assurance that we can address your needs in a timely and accurate fashion. Our relevant experience showcases our ability to successfully complete the landscape architectural plan review services that the City desires. We have worked directly for many municipalities and public agencies as on-call Landscape Architects for design review, plan-check, and inspection services as well as for on-call landscape design services for 34 years. Since our founding in 1991, ADG has provided high-quality planning and design services in both new, renovated, and re-imagined exterior spaces throughout Southern California. As a leader in the planning and design of water wise sustainable landscapes within the Inland Empire, we are continuously abreast of State, County, and City water mandates and guidelines, especially the State of California’s MWELO requirements (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) and new CalFire Defensible Space and Fuel Modification Zone requirements. We use this knowledge and expertise when reviewing submitted plans. Our relevant experience confirms that we are well suited to successfully complete the plan review and design services for the City. We have worked directly for public agencies as on-call Landscape Architect’s for agency plan-checking services, on-call capital improvement projects, and created design guidelines for both public and private sector clients. This proposal highlights our plan-check and site inspection experience and methodology with other local public agencies, and includes the experience of our well-qualified staff. Our Municipal Plan Check Coordinator, Jennifer Lioy, will be the main point of contact for the City. Our dedicated site inspector, Alexis Rendon, will perform the inspections to review installation conformance to approved plans. Our licensed landscape architect, and certified irrigation water auditor, Kay Kite, will be available for any water audits the City may need. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Additionally, we have several completed landscape design projects within the City. ADG designed Sycamore Canyon Trail and Park, Peterson Park, Silvertip Park, Stardust Park, Longview South Park, and Starshine Park as well as prepared landscape design for Diamond Bar High School and Chaparral Middle School. ADG has four project managers available to meet the City’s project needs, and all of our project managers are licensed landscape architects. ADG is a full-service landscape architectural firm, staffed with 17 landscape design professionals that can provide a wide range of in-house landscape architectural services including planning, design, construction documents, bidding assistance, construction administration, and irrigation water audits for both new and renovation projects. ADG has the skills, experience, and capacity to provide the services the City is seeking. As one of the Inland Empire’s largest Landscape Architecture firms, our clients have the advantage of working with experienced principals from project start to finish, increasing the level of service and product quality throughout all phases of peer review and project development. Based on our experience, as further detailed in our response, we are confident that the City of Diamond Bar will give us the opportunity to demonstrate our abilities, knowledge, and value we will bring to your plan review and inspection projects. As owner and President, I am authorized to submit proposals and negotiate fees and terms on behalf of Architerra Design Group. I have read and understood and agreed to all statements in this request for qualifications and acknowledge receipt of all addendums/amendments as well as to the terms, conditions, and attachments referenced. Thank you for your consideration, gdenson@architerradesigngroup.com (909) 484-2800 ext. 1015 10221-A Trademark Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 *Silvertip P a r k , Diamond Bar 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Letter of Transmittal............................................................... 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel................................... • Key Personnel Resumes........................................................ • Summary of Plan Checking Projects................................... 3. Understanding and Approach............................................ • Solutions and Managing Workload.................................... • Typical Approach................................................................. 4. Fee Proposal......................................................................... 5. Project References............................................................... • Sample Plan Check Lists • Current Certificate of Insurance 1 4 5 9 10 *Peterson Park, Diamond Bar, ADG Graphics 11 12 15 16 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel Qualifications of Firm Architerra Inc. dba Architerra Design Group (ADG) was established in 1991. For 34-years, our firm has provided landscape architectural services throughout Southern California. ADG is a California S-Corporation, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), that operates under the California Landscape Architecture License of our president, Gregg Denson (PLA# 4302). Our Federal Tax ID# is 33-0890993. ADG embodies the core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship – as exemplified by our long-term relationships with the municipalities we plan check and provide design services for, as well as by our American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) award winning design work. As the City’s landscape architectural consultant, we would provide landscape architecture design review assistance to the Community and Economic Development staff throughout the design review process for submitted plans. We understand and will plan check for conformance with the City’s Landscape Standards Chapter 22.24, Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 22.26, and Tree Preservation and Protection Chapter 22.38. ADG currently provides on-call landscape and irrigation plan check services for the cities of Chino, Menifee, Baldwin Park, San Dimas, Murietta, Moorpark, Wildomar, Signal Hill, Hesperia and San Gabriel. We also provide inspection services for Menifee, Murietta, San Gabriel and Wildomar, and participate in the Design Review Committee (DRC) meetings for Murietta, assisting the City with comments on proposed design plans, related to landscape architecture, in the early stages of project review. In the 10-years we provided landscape architectural plan checking for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, from 1998-2009, we reviewed over 100 LMD projects. Our plan review methods have been refined and updated throughout the years for accuracy and to comply with the most up to date requirements of the current California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. We employ a “Plan Check Criteria” list ensuring attentive, thorough and most of all accurate results. We have included an example of our sample checklist for your review in the Appendix. This example was created by ADG and would be customized and refined, in collaboration with the City of Diamond Bar, utilizing the City’s Landscape Design Guidelines, applicable Specific Plans and Municipal Code requirements. We have been at the forefront of water efficient landscape design and planning, have helped develop WELO compliance guidelines and have performed these tasks for multiple public agencies and private developers. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel As previously mentioned, our primary team will consist of Gregg Denson, Jennifer Lioy, Alexis Rendon and Kay Kite (resumes below). Project management for plan review and inspection services will be managed by Jennifer Lioy, our Municipal Plan Check Coordinator. Ms. Lioy provides experienced and thorough landscape plan checking, and administrative coordination services, for many local municipalities and will serve as the City’s main point of contact. (jlioy@architerradesigngroup.com (909) 484-2800 ext. 1016) ADG commits to using the key personnel as outlined above. We do not need to use sub-consultants to complete our services. Length of Time with Company: 27 years Licenses: PLA #4302 Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Work history on similar projects: Mr. Denson designs some of the firm’s most challenging projects. The team he leads provides innovative, sustainable design solutions for clients seeking to enhance their communities. Their expertise encompasses public space design, facility optimization, master planning, and open space preservation. He works with staff to prepare any graphic sketches and sections detailed in the scope of services. gdenson@ architerradesigngroup.com *Sycamore Canyon Trail and Park, Diamond Bar 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel Length of Time with Company: 3 years with Architerra and over 10 years’ experience as a Senior Landscape Designer and construction experience. Licenses: Pending, 2 of 4 tests completed and passed. Educational Background: Bachelor’s in environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Landscape Architecture at University of California, Los Angeles. Work history on similar projects: Ms. Lioy brings a decade of expertise in high-level landscape design and construction to ADG. With extensive experience as a Project Manager and Landscape Designer across a diverse portfolio of private residential and commercial projects, she is highly skilled in conducting precise plan review services. Her strongest asset lies in her ability to analyze and evaluate landscape design plans, ensuring effective and balanced solutions. Known for her reliability, confidence, and positive outlook, she has successfully passed two of the four required licensure exams on her first attempt, with final certification pending. jlioy@ architerradesigngroup.com Length of Time with Experience: Over 5 years of lanscape design and construction experience. Certifications: CAL Green Inspector/Plans Examiner Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Work history on similar projects: Mr. Rendon brings a wide range of expertise in high-level landscape design and construction to ADG. With extensive experience as a landscape designer, project engineer, and draftsman, across a diverse portfolio of private residential and commercial projects, he is highly skilled in conducting precise site inspection services. Noteable, he has experiance as a Landscape Architect Associate at the City of Los Angeles Public Works, Department of the Bureau of Street Services. arendon@ architerradesigngroup.com 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel Certified Irrigation Water Auditor & Project Manager – Length of Time with Company: 1 year with Architerra and over twenty-five years’ experience as a senior Landscape Architect. Licenses: PLA #6760, MLA, CID, CLIA Educational Background: Masters in landscape architecture (MLA) from Cal Poly Pomona. She is a registered landscape architect with the State of California (#6760), a Certified Irrigation Designer (CID #6190) and a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA #73837) Work history on similar projects: Ms. Kite comes to ADG with over twenty-five years’ experience as a Senior Landscape Architect. Her practice includes site design, campus and urban planning, planting design, and project management. She specializes in water conservation, native plant palettes, and efficient irrigation designs. She has a vast and diverse knowledge base and will bring her expertise to the design and retrofit for projects. Projects of note are Ketchum Libolt Park in Costa Mesa (pictured below), Goldstar Memorial and Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga, and four Street Greening Projects for Los Angeles United School District in the City of Los Angeles. kkite@ architerradesigngroup.com 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel Within two (2) business days of receiving a transmittal and review documents, ADG will confirm receipt and provide a projected completion date. Standard plan checks will be completed within 10 business days for initial submittals, and within 5 business days for resubmittals. If delays are anticipated, ADG will notify the City in writing within five (5) business days of receipt and request an extension, if needed. Reviews will include a detailed comment matrix/checklist, narrative comments, and recommended revisions or conditions of approval. A sample checklist is included in the Appendix. For electronic reviews, ADG primarily uses Bluebeam but is open to other platforms preferred by the City. All inspection requests from the City should be directed to both ADG’s Municipal Plan Check Coordinator and Site Inspector to ensure timely coordination. Within two (2) business days of receiving a request, approved plans, and a fully executed Certificate of Completion (with all required attachments), ADG will contact the applicant to schedule the inspection. Prior to the visit, ADG will review the plans and prepare the inspection report. Inspections will be conducted within three (3) business days whenever possible. Following each visit, ADG will submit a PDF inspection report to the City within two (2) business days, noting compliance or required corrections. If corrections are needed, the applicant will contact ADG to schedule a re-inspection. The Plan Check Coordinator manages the initial request and required documents. The Site Inspector delivers the report and communicates any compliance issues or follow-up needs with the applicant. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 2. Qualifications of Firm and Personnel The list below briefly outlines the types of projects, and specialized services, provided by ADG to various Municipal Agencies. providing construction administration services for the following types of projects: • Public Parks/Recreational Master Planning. • Streetscapes, Median Islands, and Entry Monuments. • Multi-Use Trails, Both Urban and Natural Open Space. • Municipal Buildings (Fire and Police Headquarters/Stations, Community Centers). • K-12 and college campuses. • Natural Open-Space Preserve Planning. • Specific Plans and Design Guideline Preparation. • Urban Redevelopment Projects. • Developer Housing and Apartment complexes. (Model Home Complexes, Typical Front Yards, HOA, Fuel Modification, LMD’s, CFD’s, etc.) • Work Force Housing Projects. • Community Gardens. • Natural Habitat Restoration. • Wetlands and Urban Runoff Detention/Retention Water Quality Basins. • Water Conservation and Rehabilitation Projects Focusing On “Green and Sustainable” Landscape Practices with Interpretive Educational Elements. 2. Irrigation Water Use Audits as required to comply with AB 1881. 4. Site Inspections and Certifications for residential, commercial, and public projects. 5. Both preliminary and final cost estimating services. Summary of Plan Checking Projects (past 12 months) 1. City of Murrieta: 138 unique projects including preliminary entitlement reviews, plan checks for both onsite and offsite improvements landscape improvements (3 reviews per plan set typical), and subsequent site inspections. (home developer, commercial and retail) $250,000.00 2. City of Wildomar: 48 plan checks and inspections (home developer, commercial and retail) $75,800.00 3. City of Menifee: 24 plan checks and inspections (home developer, commercial and retail) $45,800.00 4. City of San Gabriel: 47 plan checks and inspections (home developer, commercial and retail) $33,100.00 5. City of Hesperia: 13 plan checks (HOA and single-family homes) $14,800.00 6. City of Chino: 13 plan checks (home developer, commercial and streetscapes) $12,375.00 7. City of Moorpark (with M6 Consulting: 14 plan checks (home developer, commercial and retail) $10,400.00 8. City of San Dimas: 4 plan checks (home developer, commercial and retail) $4,600.00 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 As the City’s landscape architect plan check consultant, we would provide landscape architecture design review assistance to Planning Staff throughout the design review process, plan check reviews and comments on submitted plans, and provide site inspections to verify landscape plans were installed according to approved plans. We understand and will plan check for conformance with the goals and policies of Diamond Bar, as applicable to landscape architectural site design, landscape planting and irrigation design. Our plan review methods have been refined and updated throughout the years for accuracy and to comply with the most up to date requirements of the current California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. We will employ the current city plan review checklists developed by Architerra on behalf of the City, ensuring attentive, thorough and most of all accurate results. We have been at the forefront of water efficient landscape design and planning, have helped develop WELO compliance guidelines and have performed these tasks for multiple public agencies and private developers. We understand the need for projects to proceed through the development process in an efficient manner and will make every effort to expedite and streamline the process. By providing our Municipal Plan Check Coordinator as the primary contact for all plan checking and site inspection related services, we are able to effectively manage and track incoming projects, ensuring all assignments are completed in an orderly, timely manner. As described in the upcoming section entitled “Typical Approach and Methodology”, our team will deliver items within or ahead of the City’s required time frames. We also pride ourselves on responding to email inquiries both from staff and from applicants with a sense of urgency, helping to clear the path forward for project progress. To further help streamline the process, we have developed and can continue to refine the comprehensive ‘Plan Check’ checklists for both preliminary and plan check reviews, tailored to the landscape and irrigation requirements of the City. Furthermore, we can continue to provide the City with valuable feedback on current guidelines, standards, and code section to clarify those items or develop new documents when requested – making clear the requirements and the path forward for applicants which allows them to make progress on their submittals without using valuable Staff resources. Quality Assurance Program in Regards to High Workloads: Unlike larger firms, our modest size gives our Clients the advantage of working with an experienced staff member from project start to finish, which increases the level of service and product quality throughout all phases of project development. Futhermore, our licensed project managers will provide plan check and site inspection backup for Jennifer and Alexis for instances when they are out of the office, providing the City with continuous availability and managerial coordination. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 In her time as Municipal Plan Check coordinator, Ms. Lioy has demonstrated a deft ability to resolve conflicts in all project stages, working with cities, designing Landscape Architects, and applicants to come to an agreeable solution that meets the City’s needs and has described briefly an example below. In Murrieta, a multi-family project was proposed that required perimeter screening trees along the proposed parking and a concept was approved showing the required trees. Upon receipt of the post-entitlement plan set for review, a series of issues were observed: the planter for the trees was now less than the 5-foot width required, the trees were located within a bumper overhang conflicting with parked cars, and the trees were in direct conflict with newly proposed solar carports above. Ms. Lioy worked closely with the designing project Landscape Architect and the assigned Planner through series of corrections, emails, and meetings to arrive an agreeable solution which entailed re-selecting smaller trees, meeting the City’s requirements. Ms. Lioy works through similar conflicts daily work to improve projects and ensure they align with applicable code requirements. Our billing cycle concludes on the 24th of each month, with invoices dated for the last calendar day of the month. Invoices will be submitted electronically via email or through the City’s preferred submission method. Upon request, a detailed backup of time entries can be included with each invoice, along with documentation for any mileage incurred during site inspections. Ms. Lioy works has worked extensively with Planning staff to resolve applicant appeals through various methods including attending internal coordination meetings with staff, meetings with applicants and staff, brainstorming with all parties on design alternatives, providing conceptual design alternatives via plan and elevation graphics, revising project conditions of approval to meet both the intent of the code and mitigate applicant concerns, and by providing Planning staff with a reliable and experienced sounding board when to comes to landscape issues and potential resolutions. For complex problems, higher level staff including our Director of Design and project managers are consulted to reach the most logical and suitable resolution that meets the intent of code and addresses applicant’s concerns. Managing Increases in Workload: To ensure consistent staffing and project continuity, our project manager, licensed landscape architect Peter Dalman (PLA #5488), will provide backup support for Jennifer during any periods she may be out of the office. This approach allows us to maintain seamless communication and managerial coordination with the City, even during times of increased workload or staff absence. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Technical skills range from the preparation of simple design tissue sketches to formal and elaborate presentation plans, perspective drawings, construction documents, design guidelines, manuals, and construction observation services. The office is fully CAD-automated and we utilize programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, and BlueBeam (which has been the agency preferred software for plan checks). Scope of Work Statement/Typical Approach and Methodology for Plan Check Services: We offer the following “Typical Approach” as a model of the scope of services that we will use for performing plan check reviews as part of the City’s development review, and construction plan check processes. It includes expected duties and responsibilities as required by the City, as well as other anticipated tasks to complete the work. Municipal Plan Check Coordinator Jennifer Lioy will be the plan check and contract manager and the main point of contact for the City along with providing regular and timely progress reports for all plan review services. Our in-house site inspector, Alexis Rendon, will provide inspection services for the city. Mr. Rendon is experienced with the requirements and implementation of various Municipal Landscape Ordinances and is well versed in water-wise and drought tolerant landscape irrigation design. We currently provide landscape inspections for the cities of Wildomar, Murrieta, Menifee and San Gabriel. Mr. Rendon will advocate the City’s position and conduct field inspections to review conformance with installation per the approved plans. *Sycamore Canyon Park and Trail, Diamond Bar 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 “Typical” Scope of Services – Landscape & Irrigation Plan Check Review and Site Inspection Services: • Receive two printed copies, or digital files, of the submitted Landscape Plans, and reference plans, from City staff. • Receive, track, review, and comment on landscape/irrigation design plans in a comprehensive and organized format, utilizing a checklist approved by the City, in accordance with the Water Efficient Landscaping Guidelines. All documents provided by ADG shall be in digital format for returning to the City. • Evaluate preliminary landscape and irrigation plans in a timely manner for conformance with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan, Zoning Codes, Specific Plans, and applicable Design Guidelines. • Review of civil engineer grading plans, as needed, to ensure consistency with landscape plans. • Attend virtual or in-person meetings with the City, property owners, private developer Landscape Architects and applicants to provide comments, recommendations, conditions of approval, and alternative design illustrations, during the development process. • Provide written redlined comments, revisions, recommendations, and specialized conditions of approval. • Review plans for conformance, the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, WELO, and Fuel Modification requirements. • Receive all necessary reference material from City staff, such as street improvement plans, grading plans, utility plans, etc. • Review plan base information against provided reference material. • Review post-entitlement landscape and irrigation plans for completeness against the project’s conditions of approval and consistency with the approved development plans. • Review and check calculations, testing results, assertions, and other technical portions of reports. • Verify that maintenance responsibility is included/indicated on the plans. (ADG is not responsible for maintenance of the project) • Advocate the City’s position in meetings with developers and/or other consultants. • Perform a variety of cost estimates, small studies, general project management activities, and provide general support to City staff. • Return one digital copy of the submitted Landscape Plans to City staff for distribution to the submitting landscape architect. • Coordinate with City staff as needed for due diligence, ensuring plan check reviews completed are aligned with the City’s vision and any special project-specific circumstances. Maintain availability to coordinate with City staff during business hours. 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 “Typical” Scope of Services – Landscape & Irrigation Plan Check Review and Site Inspection Services: (Continued) • Review of the City’s advanced planning projects, including development of residential design guideline and objective design standards, as needed. • Attend Design Review Board (DRB), Planning Commission, City Council, and other City meetings, as requested. Virtual meetings preferred. • Create and maintain a system for tracking the review status for project applications and plan checks and provide Planning Division staff with access to tracking system. (example could be through a sharable document such as Google Docs, or the like) • Discuss and coordinate, efficiently provide phone and/or meeting consultation to submitting landscape architect (consultant) regarding the prepared redline comments as needed. • Assist Planning Division staff with providing technical support at preconstruction meetings, as needed. • Assist Planning Division staff with assessing project conformance with approved landscape and irrigation plans. Travel to sites, conduct field inspections, and assist staff as needed to perform inspections of completed development projects and infill properties. • Conduct interim inspections as needed during the landscape construction process to ensure installation of irrigation and landscaping complies with the approved construction plans, project conditions of approval, applicable Specific Plan requirements, and the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines. • Confer/coordinate with the project landscape architect, contractor, etc., in the field and office as needed to provide direction/clarification on correction issues. • Verify that landscape and irrigation audits are conducted by the developer’s third- party consultant, as required by the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines. *Sycamore Canyon Park and Trail, Diamond Bar 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 It is understood that the projects assigned will vary in both scope and fees, and that the final fee amount and scope of work for each assigned project will be billed hourly or as a negotiated not-to-exceed fee Reimbursable Expenses The following costs shall be reimbursed at cost, and are not included in the Basic Fee for Services: • Expense of reproductions for generation of original drawings, plan check submittals and construction bidding, including printing, plotting, Xerox copying, photo reproductions. • All automobile mileage shall be paid at the standard rate for business automobile use as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. • Cost of postage and shipping expenses other than first class mail. • Agronomic Soil Testing. • Photographic services, film and processing. • Cost of models, special rendered exhibits, promotional photography, special process printing, special equipment, special printed reports or publications maps and documents approved in advance by Client. • Agency Processing and fees paid for securing approval of agencies having jurisdiction over the Project. (Plan check fees, variance applications, etc.). • Fees for additional special consultants retained with the approval of Client. ADG Billing Rates (years 2-5): • Principal............................... $220.00/Hour • Director................................ $190.00/Hour • Project Manager................ $150.00/Hour • Landscape Designer.......... $140.00/Hour • Municipal Plan Checking... $135.00/Hour • Site Inspection...................... $135.00/Hour • Water Auditor....................... $135.00/Hour • CAD Designer....................... $110.00/Hour • Clerical.................................. $ 70.00/Hour ADG Billing Rates (first year): • Principal............................... $200.00/Hour • Director................................ $175.00/Hour • Project Manager................ $135.00/Hour • Landscape Designer.......... $125.00/Hour • Municipal Plan Checking... $125.00/Hour • Site Inspection...................... $125.00/Hour • Water Auditor....................... $125.00/Hour • CAD Designer....................... $100.00/Hour • Clerical.................................. $ 65.00/Hour 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 5. Project References The following of references highlight our experience for landscape architectural plan checking and inspection services. (2017-current) Jarrett Ramaiya, Deputy Development Services Director, Planning, (951) 461-6061, 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562. Email: jramaiya@MurrietaCA.gov • Landscape and Irrigation Design Plan Checking • Field Inspections and Reports (2019-current) Cheryl Kitzerow, Community Development Director, City of Menifee (951) 723-3706, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. Email: ckitzerow@cityofmenifee.us • Landscape and Irrigation Design Plan Checking • Field Inspections and Reports City of Wildomar (2016-current) Abdu Larchgar, Senior City Planner, 951-677-7751 x213, 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Suite 201, Wildomar, CA 92595. Email: alachgar@cityofwildomar.org • Landscape and Irrigation Design Plan Checking • Field Inspections and Reports • Preparation of Landscape Architectural City Design Guidelines (pictured below) Municipal Plan Check References 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Page 1 of 2 2:3: Received Date: �Due Date: Returned Date: �1 �2 �3 �4 �5 �6 �7 �8 �9 �10 �11 �12 �13 14 �a �b �c �d �e 15 �a �b �c �d �1 �2 3 �a b � � � �c �d �e �f �g 4 �a �b 5 �a �b �c �d minimum 15 gallon species and spacing conform to adjacent tracts 2) 10' from street light or power pole 3) mature height no taller than 20' if planted under utility wires avoid plants that require trimming to be kept at controlled height or width square footage of project existing trees shown on plans, note to remove or to remain, indicate if protected tree and demonstrate/note replacement compliance required: 30% for 0-24 spaces , 40% for 25-49 spaces, or 50% for 50+ spaces PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMENTS minimum 5 gallon symbol diameter represented at 15 year growth root barriers within 6' of hardscape (24" deep, 16' in length), include manufacturer, model number and detail with length and burial depth staking and bracing tree guards or mulch rings for trees in turf placement considering views and solar effect 1) 5' from property line, fire hydrant, water or sewer line, water meter, backflow, sewer clean out revise: Trees: placement of trees to be outside of utility setbacks or easements Street trees: Shrubs: Plant material appropriate for sun / shade / parking lot or corner sight restrictions / bioretention areas / fire restrictions / regional conditions: shrubs planted in drifts spaced to appear as masses, not spotty placement of singular shrubs checklist items and on-plan redlines comments. Case No.: Project Type/Location: Firm:City Representative: Project limits of work, easements, property lines, right-of-way, etc. Matchlines and sheet references are provided, sheet key map when multiple sheets are utilized Plan is clear and legible, plan and fonts are of adequate size Number individual sheets and provide sheet index Project type: single family, multi-family, mixed use, commercial, new and/or rehabilitated Firm name, address and phone number of applicant, project consultants and landscape architect, lead contact's name and email address Landscape architect's stamp with current renewal date on each sheet 1:Review Date: Checklist Key: Review By: General Label adjacent properties and street names It is the responsibility of the applicant and landscape architect to be aware of and comply with the Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines,as well as the current policies of the City and State of California.Refer to the Guidelines document on the City's website under Planning Department Documents for additional requirements and clarification of Provided or Not Applicable Needed Project identification: tract no., phase, address Plan scale and north arrow is noted Recommended for Approval? Show and label structures, walls, fences, gates, curbs, headers, paving, walkways, trails Show and label utilities, light standards, fire hydrants, storm drains, water meters, transformers, etc. all improvements are to be maintained by the city Maintenance responsibility noted: all improvements are to be maintained by the association Preliminary Landscape Plan Vicinity map with street and freeway configurations square footage of new landscape area Quantities section, indicate by street or sub-section if fragmented: Plan to convey a complete planting program though specific plant palettes and identifying plant symbols or hatches square footage of rehabilitated landscape area percentage of turf area list number of uncovered parking spaces, related % shade requirement and demonstrate compliance with 15 year tree canopy all improvements are to be maintained by the developer until maintenance responsibility is turned over to the individual homeowner all improvements are to be maintained by the property owner avoid monocultural plantings, provide additional plant material with varying characteristics 10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Appendix: Current Certificate of Insurance ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVEOFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? INSR ADDL SUBRLTRINSDWVD PRODUCER CONTACTNAME:FAXPHONE(A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAILADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATIONAND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTEDCLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO-POLICY LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGGJECT OTHER:$ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)$OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)$AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $ PER OTH-STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMITDESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y / N N / A(Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED INACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIODINDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THISCERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement onthis certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.ACORD 25 (2016/03) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) $ $ $ $ $ The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 9/26/2024 License # OC88587 (626) 610-9500 (626) 610-9299 20443 Architerra, Inc. DBA Architerra Design Group 10221-A Trademark StreetRancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 34630 11991 A 2,000,000 X X B2098053139 9/25/2024 9/25/2025 300,000 10,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 1,000,000A 7038852906 9/25/2024 9/25/2025 2,000,000A B5084665671 9/25/2024 9/25/2025 2,000,000 0 B X ARWC557323 10/1/2024 10/1/2025 1,000,000Y1,000,000 1,000,000 C Professional Liab JEO0002835 7/15/2024 Each Claim/Aggregate 2,000,000 C Professional Liab JEO0002835 7/15/2024 7/15/2025 Deductible 10,000 All endorsements apply as per written contract. RE: “Landscape Maintenance Districts Enhancements Project, CIP 100" The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are named as additional insured as respects general liability as per attached SB146932G 1019 including primary and non-contributory condition and waiver of subrogation. Waiver of subrogation applies as respects workers compensation as per attached WC990410C. City of Wildomar 23873 Clinton Keith RoadSuite 201 Wildomar, CA 92595 ARCHINC-01 FERTE1 CDS Insurance Services2001 E. Financial Way, Suite 200Glendora, CA 91741 Certificate Department certificates@cdsinsurance.com Continental Casualty Co Oak River Ins. Co. (BHHC) National Casualty Company X 7/15/2025 X X X X X X X X X