Recent Projects
Brookhaven Walk, New York
Vollmuth & Brush provided the civil engineering, planning and environmental consulting services required to design an 850,000 sq. ft. Retail Center. The Retail Center includes innovative design elements which promote pedestrian traffic and maximize open space preservation. It is the largest and only regional shopping center site plan approved in the Town Of Brookhaven, New York. This project required design elements to address the Pine Barrens Commission Limitations regarding recharge nitrogen and clearing, Suffolk County Department of Health Services for on site wastewater disposal +30,000 gpd and Town Of Brookhaven Planning Land Use Design. This project will begin construction in 2008.
Barclay Arena, (Atlantic Yards Project), Brooklyn, NY
The Barclay Arena project involves a major redevelopment of a (6) block area of Brooklyn. Vollmuth & Brush is responsible for the preparation of plans for the combined sewer and water main infrastructure which will surround and support the new development of a Sports Arena, High Density Residential, and Commercial project. The project is located at a transportation hub (MTA, L.I.R.R) and has significant infrastructure improvement requirements. Vollmuth & Brush prepared and obtained approval of a NYCDEP Amended Drainage Plan, and NYCDEP Combined Sewer and Water Main Construction Plans, Phase I for this project. The Phase I combined sewer and water main improvements are currently being installed under the inspection supervision of Vollmuth & Brush. Additional improvement plans will be prepared as the project construction proceeds.
IKEA Redhook , Brooklyn, NY
IKEA Redhook project is a major waterfront redevelopment project in Brooklyn. The project required a full ULURP/CEQR review and approval. Vollmuth & Brush is responsible for the site plan engineering (grading, storm drainage, sanitary drainage, water main, erosion control, storm water pollution prevention planning, etc) for the property. Improvements to NYC streets to accommodate the additional traffic generated by this facility was also a part of the project design. In addition, Vollmuth & Brush is responsible for the NYSDEC and U.S Army Corps permitting for the 3,500 ft bulkhead restoration in addition to coordination of these permits with the Brownfield's Work Plan requirements. This Project is currently under construction and will open in the spring 2008.
East River Plaza, Manhattan, New York
This five story project is the first big box retail development (Target, Home Depot , Expo) in Manhattan. Vollmuth & Brush prepared the site plans and NYC Drainage Plans necessary to achieve approval from the City of New York for the required zone change and roadway demapping. The project included the relocation of Con Edison submarine primary cables and abandonment and construction of new large diameter combined sewer. The East River Plaza site required a NYCDEP Modified Drainage Plan and NYCDEP Combined Sewer Construction Plan, NYCDEP Water Main Plan and FDNY Communication Plan. The infrastructure improvements designed by Vollmuth & Brush have been installed and the building is under construction.
Bricktown Center, Staten Island, NY
This 32 acre retail development located on Staten Island is in final stages of City Planning Approval. Vollmuth & Brush is responsible for the site planning and civil engineering portions of this project. The project required significant grading and drainage design work due to existing NYSDEC freshwater wetlands impacted by the development area, which required a pre and post development balance, This plan required preparation of a NYCDOT Drainage Plan and NYCDEP 48 inch Storm and 10 inch Sanitary Construction Plans, NYCDOT Plans, NYCDEP Water Main Plans, ULURP Site Plans, etc, having an improvement scope larger than the proposed Hub Project.
Home Depot, Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Vollmuth & Brush provided civil engineering, planning and environmental consulting services required to obtain the following site plan approvals:
ULURP Zone Change: From existing residential to commercial.
NYCDEP Drainage Plan Modification
NYC Parks Department Waterfront Park Design and Creation.
NYSDEC Tidal Wetland Adjacent Area Remediation
NYCDEP Sanitary Sewer Construction Approval
Site Plan Design
The scope of services provided on this project is similar to the proposed requirements of the HUB Projects.
Aspen Knolls Development, Staten Island, NY
Vollmuth & Brush provided civil engineering, planning and environmental consulting services that were required to achieve approval for US Navy Homeport residential construction. A total of 1,000 single family townhouses were designed and constructed on a 35 acre parcel. This was the first large scale modular home development in NYC. Vollmuth & Brush was responsible for the design of the site plan, drainage, grading and New York City Permitting for the project. The project required ULURP approval, NYSDEC Wetland Approval and NYCDEP Sewer Design and Construction. When the Navy eventually vacated the Homeport the project was converted to a single family private community. Vollmuth & Brush prepared the required Home Owners Association documents for this project. This project will report ably be 100% completed during 2008
Municipal Consulting
City Of Yonkers Planning Department
Vollmuth & Brush provides Engineering, Planning and Survey services to the City of Yonkers (1995-Present). We have prepared Streetscape Improvement Plans, Property Acquisition Surveys, Environmental Audits, City Site Plans, Asbestos Surveys, Review of Private Plans, Review of DEIS/FEIS, etc. Our services are provided under an annual consulting contract, standard per diem rates with work authorizations based on budget estimated.
Village Of Huntington Bay, New York
Vollmuth& Brush provides Engineering, Planning and Survey services to the Village of Huntington Bay (1998-Present) Jeffrey P. Vollmuth, P.E. is the Village Engineer/Planner and advises the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Village Trustees. The Village of Huntington Bay has obtained NYS Bond Act money for installation of stormwater management systems utilizing Vollmuth & Brush designs, reports and applications.