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Mason’s Island Residence First LEED®-Eligible in Region

dbengineers — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:42:00 GMT

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. was retained to perform land surveying, sewage system design, structural design, permitting and construction layout services for a new 5,500 square-foot, LEED®-eligible home on a prominent Mason’s Island lot in Mystic, CT.

DiCesare-Bentley worked closely with the project architect to orient the house in a manner that would take advantage of the site’s unique marshland views while providing optimal solar access to meet certain LEED® certification eligibility requirements.

This project has been recognized as one of the first LEED®-eligible homes in Southeastern Connecticut.

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Anthem Sports Obtains Permits for New Stonington Office / Warehouse

dbengineers — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:36:28 GMT

A key permit has been obtained from the Town of Stonington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission for the construction of Anthem Sports’ new office / warehouse building on Constitution Drive. The proposed 28,500 square-foot building will be located on a 3.7-acre industrially-zoned site in close proximity to the existing Davis-Standard complex. The new office / warehouse will allow Anthem Sports to relocate from a leased facility to a facility that will better meet their current and future space, loading and parking needs.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. provided land surveying, concept planning, site design and permitting services for this project. The site has a history of prior use for agriculture and material excavation and contains regulated inland wetlands. After working closely with the future owner to develop a site plan that met his needs, DiCesare-Bentley collaborated with the project environmental scientist to develop alternative mitigation plans for wetland activities proposed as part of the project. As a result of this effort, a 2.5 acre conservation easement area will be established on an adjacent property currently owned by Davis-Standard.

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Charter Oak Commons I Retail Development Receives Permits

dbengineers — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:19:42 GMT

Chesapeake Companies, LLC has received special permit, site plan and wetlands permits from the Town of Waterford for the Charter Oak Commons I retail development to be located at the intersection of Route 85 and Dayton Place in Waterford, CT.

The project involves a 23,000 square foot retail development on a three acre site directly across Route 85 from the Crystal Mall and Home Depot in an actively developing retail area. The project includes reconstruction of 700 feet of Dayton Place, traffic circulation and control, sidewalk extension and reconstruction, utility coordination and landscaping.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. provided land surveying services, concept designs, site planning, permitting and construction services for the owner. DiCesare-Bentley also coordinated all work within the Route 85 Right of Way with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Other unique aspects of the project included a watercourse improvement plan, a specialized set of blasting protocols and extensive landscaping treatments to buffer an adjoining residential neighborhood.

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Preston Ridge Vineyard Receives Special Permit and Site Plan Approval

dbengineers — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:59:43 GMT

Preston Ridge Vineyard, LLC has received a special permit and site plan approval from the Town of Preston to operate a new winery with an event center on a 55 acre parcel located on Miller Road.

This family-run winery is the first to be approved under the Town’s recently adopted zoning regulations for large-acreage farm wineries and is the culmination of several months’ effort to permit wineries with ancillary facilities. The project will include over five acres of vineyard, a barn structure for wine display, tasting, and production, an outdoor events area, a maintenance garage, a new home for the operators and new parking and support facilities.

DiCesare-Bentley was responsible for site design, permit documents and landscape architecture for the project. Under the new Town regulations, the application was required to demonstrate that the winery operations would not negatively affecting surrounding properties particularly with regard to traffic, sound, lighting and the natural environment. The site design incorporated specialized landscaping, low-intensity lighting, a music shed and environmental controls to address these requirements.

A low-impact feature of the project included the use of alternative drive and parking-area surfaces to reduce the amount of impervious pavement surfaces. This resulted in less grading, stormwater runoff and requirements for piping systems or detention facilities. Stormwater runoff will be by sheet flow over stable vegetated areas to further minimize any potential impact on site resources.

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DICESARE-BENTLEY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF EAST BERLIN OFFICE

dbengineers — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:01:07 GMT

DICESARE-BENTLEY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF EAST BERLIN OFFICE

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its East Berlin office. This office is centrally located and provides DiCesare-Bentley with an enhanced ability to deliver engineering and related design services to clients in the I-91 / I-84 corridors and throughout Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven Counties.

Clinton Brown, Operations Manager of DiCesare-Bentley, said, “We are excited that the East Berlin office is up and running and that we have increased our capabilities to better service clients in this market area.” Peter C. Hanson, PE, who has been with DiCesare-Bentley since 2005, will oversee the growth of partnerships and business opportunities in the central Connecticut market.

ABOUT DICESARE-BENTLEY ENGINEERS, INC.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc., established in 1960 and headquartered in Groton, Connecticut, and is an industry-leading provider of civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying services. The firm serves a wide range of clientele, including architects, attorneys, residential and commercial developers, institutions, business and industry, facilities/construction managers and government agencies. Additional information can be found at www.dbengineers.com.

DOWNTOWN MYSTIC PROJECT RECIEVES PERMITTING APPROVAL

dbengineers — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:48:42 GMT

DOWNTOWN MYSTIC PROJECT RECIEVES PERMITTING APPROVAL

KAC Realty LLC and Carlin Construction received zoning approval on July 15, 2008 from the Stonington Planning and Zoning Commission for the relocation and renovation of an existing historic structure and the construction of a new free-standing structure at 17-19 East Main Street in Mystic, CT.

The existing historic building will be moved and rotated to accommodate the new structure, then renovated to include a deli on the street level and an apartment unit on the second level. The new 10,600 sq. ft. structure will house eight apartment units with street-level garage parking. All site work will be coordinated with the Mystic Streetscape Project to ensure consistent use of design elements and materials.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. worked with the owner (KAC Realty LLC) and general contractor (Carlin Construction) to provide concept planning, land surveying, site design and permitting services. For more information visit: www.dbengineers.com.

ABOUT DICESARE-BENTLEY ENGINEERS, INC.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering, land surveying, land planning and structural engineering consulting firm located in Groton, CT. As a long established leader in the local industry, DiCesare-Bentley has built its reputation on delivering innovative, cost-effective design solutions for clients in the public and private sectors since 1960.

DICESARE-BENTLEY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

dbengineers — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:31:57 GMT

DICESARE-BENTLEY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 DiCesare-Bentley / William Bentley Memorial Scholarship Award. This years well-deserving high school seniors include Sai Alluri of Waterford, Michael Boucher of East Lyme, Ryan Walsh of Groton, and Kevin Foling of Stonington.

To date, DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc., with the selection assistance of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, has awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships to outstanding local students pursuing careers in engineering.

ABOUT DICESARE-BENTLEY ENGINEERS, INC.

DiCesare-Bentley Engineers, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering, land surveying, land planning and structural engineering consulting firm located in Groton, CT. As a long established leader in the local industry, DiCesare-Bentley has built its reputation on delivering innovative, cost-effective design solutions for clients in the public and private sectors since 1960. Visit www.dbengineers.com for an expanded press release, photos and more.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

The Community Foundation provides donors with an easy and convenient way to give back to their community. The Foundation makes grants available to nonprofit organizations which strengthen our community, initiates programs to focus attention on important community issues, and partners with local corporations, foundations and government entities to address specific needs in a spirit of collaboration and efficiency. Visit www.cfsect.org for more information.