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Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a Boundary Survey and site plans for the conversion of an existing lawnmower repair facility to an automobile repair facility in Hopewell Township, Mercer County. The project received Zoning Board approval for a use variance. Renovations are almost complete.

This project included changing a prior existing non-conforming use and for the Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval to allow for the operation of an automobile service center. The subject property now consists of a residential dwelling, 1,200 SF retail building and 4,521 square foot warehouse. Exterior improvements will include reconstruction of the existing stone parking lot, lighting and landscaping upgrades.

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Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a Topographic Survey, Conservation Easement Plan and a stakeout sketch as part of the services required for the construction of a new artificial turf field at the Princeton Day School located in Princeton, New Jersey.

This project included preparation of a topographic base map of a 5 acre site for use in design of the project. Topography and utility locations were obtained and utilized by our client to design major site improvements including a new artificial turf field. A Conservation Easement plan and description was completed for the area within the Mountain Brook stream corridor buffer area.

HVE also supplied surveying services for construction of the facility, which was successfully completed within a very tight timeframe.

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Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a topographic survey and preliminary and final site plans for Terminal Leasing/Nexus Solar, LLC in Hamilton Township. The project received all approvals and they have since installed a solar field.

The subject property is an approximately 17.308 acre parcel utilized for an existing motor freight terminal operation. The client required the site development plans for an office, truck maintenance building and 64 bay warehouse with an addition of a 1092 module solar field to power their entire facility.

The applicant is utilizing an approximately 0.85 acre portion of the site for the ground mounted solar field.

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Jackie Morici

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a topographic survey and construction stake-out services for the new artificial turf field that was installed at the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ.

This project included preparation of a topographic base map of a 6 acre site for use in design of the project. Topography and utility locations were obtained and utilized by our client to design major site improvements including the new field, track facilities and bleachers. HVE also supplied surveying services for construction of the facility, which was successfully completed within a very tight timeframe.

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Russ Smith

Groundbreaking recently took place at Freedom Village at Westampton

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) has completed the design and governmental approvals for Freedom Village at Westampton located in Westampton Township, Burlington County, NJ. HVE is currently providing engineering services during the construction of the improvements.

Approvals were obtained to construct four (4) twelve (12) unit residential low and moderate income apartment buildings (48 units total), a community building and the associated parking areas and utilities to serve the development along Woodlane Road (County Route 630) on the existing 10.5 Ac.± lot.

All units will be designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. A future phase of the project is planned to add 24 units in two (2) twelve (12) unit buildings. The proposed stormwater systems, sanitary sewer and water mains were designed for the current and future project improvements.

Please contact me so we can help you with the improvements needed on your property.

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Russ Smith

More and more property owners find themselves facing increased costs for flood insurance, especially those who have experienced damage from recent severe weather events. Flood maps are being reviewed and amended, and more sites are being impacted by changes in floodplain boundaries. Significant increases in insurance premiums are common, even with properties that may only be marginally affected. Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC is prepared to assist you.

The FEMA Elevation Certificate is the primary source of determining the relationship of your property to the flood hazard limits. It provides a means to document existing elevations of the property, and illustrate the relationship to the flood hazard limits depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Utilizing this information provides documentation that could support reductions in premiums, or even eliminate the requirement for flood insurance by lenders.

Even if findings indicate a property falls outside the flood hazard area, it may still be appropriate to carry flood insurance. If you are near a flood prone area, you could still be at risk for flooding. Groundwater infiltration can be as great a problem as surface flows under certain conditions. An Elevation Certificate will aid you in assessing the risk, and taking appropriate action to protect you and your property.

Please call if you need help addressing this important issue.

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Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering (HVE) prepared the surveys and site, landscaping and lighting plans for this project. Deer Path Phase II consisted of the construction of a 22,000 square foot retail building and associated parking.

HVE obtained all regulatory approvals and was instrumental in obtaining township approval at the Planning Board. Construction stakeout, As-Built and ALTA surveys were also performed.

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Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC prepared site plans and obtained approval from the Hamilton Township Planning Board, Mercer County Planning Board and the Mercer County Soil Conservation District for the TROIL Warehouse and Recycling Center in Hamilton Township. Construction on this project began in late 2013 and is nearing completion. Hopewell Valley Engineering is currently providing engineering and construction stake-out services during the construction.

This project consists of improvements to an existing project site located on East State Street Extension in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ. After demolition of the existing asphalt plant, the project will include an approximately 29,000 SF warehouse building with its associated tank storage area, loading areas and parking areas. An existing NJDEP approved Class B concrete, asphalt, brick and block recycling facility will continue to operate on the site after the new building and parking has been completed.

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Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a Boundary Survey, Topographic Survey and a Stormwater Dry Well Design for a new building addition project at the Princeton Terrace Club. The project received site plan approval in January, 2014 and construction is underway.

This project includes an addition to the existing building. Stormwater runoff from the new roof areas will be connected to the underground drywell system to support groundwater recharge and control small storm events. The survey plan prepared by HVE was used as the base plan for the site plan showing the building addition and stormwater improvements. HVE completed permeability soil testing and the design of the underground stormwater dry well system.

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Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) has completed the design and governmental approvals for the Lawrence Toyota car dealership in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, NJ. HVE is currently providing engineering and construction stake-out services during the construction of the improvements.

This project consists of improvements to the existing new and used car dealership located on US Route 1 in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. The project will expand the new and used car sales buildings, expand and renovate the service department, add a body shop to the Used Car building and add a stand alone detail building. Customer and inventory parking areas will be improved
and expanded.

Please contact me so we can help you complete the improvements needed for your next project.

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Russ Smith