LAND PLANNING

The planning experts at Baseline take a sustainable approach to planning assignments realizing development projects (large and small) must stand the test of time in terms of aesthetics, economics and environmental stewardship. Our Community Designers and Planners at Baseline are experts that “breathe life” into its master plans, site plans and entitlements. We are visionaries that understand both residential and commercial land uses at a variety of contexts and scales.

• Site Acquisition, Assessment and Due Diligence Studies
• Public Outreach and Neighborhood Meetings
• Sustainable Development Training
• Development Entitlements
• Quasi-Municipal District Setup and Administration
• Zoning & Annexation Applications
• Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
• Urban Design
• Special Use Permits
• Residential, Commercial and Industrial Entitlement Work
• Neighborhood Meetings and negotiations
• Historic Plans and Preservation
• Representation at Public Hearings
• Development Review for Jurisdictions
• Public Land Dedication
• Energy Industry Permitting

The process of land development has become increasingly complex in recent years.   Rigorous review processes by public agencies are now set up to address environmental concerns and growth attitudes of the public.  We understand that time is money and have created a way to meet fast-track deadlines.  It comes from our customized automation techniques using advanced CAD software that is unique to Baseline.  This together with public outreach, agency assistance and community involvement ensures a smooth development review process.

LAND SURVEYING

As Baseline has grown, we have complimented traditional surveying and geomatic services with cutting edge technology.  Today, we utilize robotic total stations, GPS, LiDAR and GIS integration to create high accuracy base maps in less time. Planning or designing anything requires a solid base map and property information.

• Topographic Base Mapping by field or aerial
• Boundary Surveys
• ALTA Surveys
• Improvement Location Certificates
• Land Survey Plats
• Condominium Maps
• Subdivision Plats
• As-Built Surveys
• Construction Staking
• Easements and Legal Descriptions
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Elevation Certificates

INTERNATIONAL

There is no doubt that the world is becoming more international.  Globalization, outsourcing and nomadic lifestyles are a reality.  Our services do not stop at the border.  In Costa Rica, for example, Baseline is a licensed construction contractor and engineering consultant.  Outside the U.S. we have even more flexibility to provide our clients quality of services with quality control on construction.  Our primary focus internationally is water and wastewater treatment.

• Water and Wastewater Master Planning and Design
• Hydrogeology Studies and Resistivity Testing
• Water Source Development
• Construction of Water and Wastewater Plants
• Project Management (Costa Rica)
• Public Relations (Costa Rica)
• Land Surveying and Aerial Mapping (Costa Rica, Panama)
• Plant Operations and Maintenance (Costa Rica)
• Civil Engineering, Design and Drafting (Costa Rica)