NPDES/ SWPPP/ Water Quality

In the course of development, often a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a requirement during the design, construction and operational phases. Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has been completing work of this nature throughout our almost 7 decades of experience. Our firm is keenly aware of the importance of surface water and storm water quality in the state of California as the state faces the imposition of increasingly stringent regulations and requirements on developers.




We are fully capable in assisting our clients through the often difficult permitting process and development of the SWPPP. Our team of experts in this area have had years of experience assembling the correct information needed to provide you with an accurate SWPPP for your project or site.

Trail Projects

Westberry Bike Trail, Madera, CA

Fresno River Trail Phase IV (Westberry Bike Trail), a 10’-0” wide asphalt connection of existing bike trail along the south side of the Fresno River from the approximate alignment of Westberry Boulevard to Road 24 with total length of 2,260 feet. Alignment of trail required to meander to avoid existing power poles and MID right-of-way lines. Scope of work also included chain link fences and gates at the MID canal, tree landscaping irrigation and the preparation of an easement dedication. This project was a CMAQ (federal) and Government Stimulus (ARRA) funded project.

Gateway Drive ADA Improvements, Madera, CA

Gateway Drive ADA Sidewalk Trail, a connection of 8’-0” wide concrete sidewalk / bike trail along Gateway Drive from south of Rotary Park to north of the existing Gateway bridge and continue to south of existing bridge to west Central Avenue intersection. An approximate total length of 900 feet which was designed to comply with FHWA and ADA standards and requirements along with the applicable local, state and federal permit requirement. Project scope of work also included the re-striping of the existing bridge to allow bike path lanes and signage. This project was CDBG funded.







Fresno River Bike Trail Undercrossing at Gateway Drive and UPRR, Madera, CA

Fresno River Bike Trail Undercrossing at Gateway and UPRR Bridges (Federal and FHWA funded), was a connection of 8’-0” wide reinforced concrete bike / pedestrian trail, just east of State Highway 99 to existing bike trail approximately 150 feet east of UPRR; an approximate total length of 822 feet. Maximum difference of the existing and the proposed grades of this project was approximately 12.73’ and was designed to comply with FHWA and ADA standards and requirements along with the applicable local, state and federal permit requirements. It also included the design of railroad crossing structures, security fencing and gates.

Sewer Main Extension

As the principle in charge of this project, Lars Andersen & Associates had an active role throughout its construction from the environment impact review phase, preliminary design, preliminary budgeting, final design, budgeting, right of way acquisition, Caltrans permitting, and construction administration to the final project close out. This project involved a Sewer Main Plan along Caltrans right-of-way and a Sewer Master Plan to service the DeWitt Center. The construction cost for the project was over 17 million dollars and took over a year to build.

Public Project with 36” Trunk Line

This project included the survey, design coordination, and staking of Cameron Ave. / Mooney Blvd. and Visalia Parkway / Mooney Blvd. Also provided to the City of Visalia were the preparation and design plans for the water main, sewer main and storm drain system. Design and construction included a 36 inch sewer trunk line and multiple other utilities. The project required several bore and jack locations within the Cal Trans right-of-way with various size casings ranging from 24 to 42 inches.

 

 

Housing Tract Accommodation

Lars Andersen & Associates has completed projects within the Fresno Irrigation District which include Pavilion Center Clovis and several housing tracts in Kerman which required relocation of the District Facilities to accommodate the Housing Tract, and several bridge crossings in the City of Clovis.

Stream Bank Stabilization

The expertise of Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. was recently called in for a stream bank stabilization project in which an embankment failed. In the project, emergency measures and permanent infrastructure needed to be considered. Lars Andersen provided construction drawings in a 24 hour period for this project.

Easement Documentation and Encroachment Permits

Lars Andersen has provided surveys, easement documentation and encroachment permits for several projects within the Turlock Irrigation District. Our firm worked with the 96 inch trunk main in Hatch Road.

Undergrounding District Channels

Lars Andersen has assisted projects with the Madera Irrigation District. Lars Andersen has provided engineering and survey services for Undergrounding several of Madera Irrigation District channels. Lars Andersen has provided surveys, easement documentation and encroachment permits for several projects within the Madera Irrigation District.

Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies

 At the inception of a project, when a Feasibility Study is completed in conjunction with the appropriate Due Diligence work, companies will likely save considerable dollars during the life of the project. Our firm is keenly aware that every situation and client is unique but the constant in any development remains the importance of thorough understanding. Through our 3 decades of completing work in this field, Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has developed and refined our approach to due diligence research and Feasibility Studies, allowing us to deliver comprehensive answers to the most important questions on a project. Our experience includes countless hours of working with owners, lending sources, and government entities in order to give our clients the most thorough report we can offer, carefully detailing both the opportunities and the potential pitfalls of a project to prevent possible financial debacles down the road. Satisfied clients of our services in this realm include major Big Box Stores, Real Estate Developers and Municipalities.