CFA - Commercial Projects






	Artist Rendering	Summit Sierra Summit Sierra is a lifestyle shopping center constructed at the northwest corner of the Mt. Rose Highway and South Virginia Street. The first phase of the project encompasses 72 acres and is anticipated to have approximately 700,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses. The largest retail tenant in Phase 1 is a Dilliards Department Store, which occupies approximately 180,000 square feet. Other tenants include Patrick James, William Sonoma, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek, Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, and Old Navy. A Century Theatre is currently under construction and is slated for an opening in the fall of 2007. The developers, Bayer Properties out of Birmingham, Alabama, also have an option on an additional 20 acres on the north side of Mt. Rose. Challenging issues that were addressed included the preparation of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) to relocate the 100-year floodplain of the fourth branch of Whites Creek, which flows through the site. The CLOMR was approved by the City of Reno, Washoe County, and FEMA. The site’s location on the Mt. Rose Highway Scenic Corridor presented challenges for screening, building placement, and parking lot layout. Additionally, the property is located within the boundaries of the Steamboat Specific Plan and is subject to Cooperative Planning Criteria, which necessitated coordination between the city and the county. CFA also provided landscape architecture services for the project. A focus on evergreen plants, lawn in prominent locations, and large accent trees at entry locations gives the project a good year-round look. A reclaimed water irrigation source and central control system reduced the amount of domestic water use at the project. The center won the 2007 Nevada Landscape Association award for landscaping. CFA began work on the entitlements in the winter of 2003. A grading permit was obtained in June 2004 and grading on the relocated channel, as well as other portions of the site, commenced in July 2004. The grand opening for Phase 1 was held on March 15, 2006. CFA continues to work with Bayer Properties on the remaining retail and outparcel pads. Summit Sierra began construction as a “cold shell” project. Not all tenants had been signed. As the client’s leasing agents signed agreements with tenants, modifications for pedestrian access, pedestrian site lines to the store front, and parking accommodations had to be made pursuant to each individual leasing agreement.

	Rendering by Nadel Retail Architects	Arrow Creek Town Center Arrow Creek Town Center is a mixed-use commercial and residential project on a 15-acre site located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrow Creek and Wedge Parkways. The project consists of a 60,000 square foot retail anchor and an attached 20,000 square foot retail building along with six, 7,000 square foot retail pads. The project also includes two multi-story, mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail and three levels of residential units on the upper floors. Arrow Creek Town Center is one of the first major projects to be proposed within the recently adopted South Virginia Street Transit Oriented Development Corridor Plan and the project is subject to standards contained in that plan. The project was also required to comply with the design standards for large retail establishments. CFA worked effectively with city staff to interpret these new regulations, finding creative solutions to staff concerns related to the ordinances. CFA was responsible for entitlements (i.e., special use permit), boundary and topographical surveys, site planning, civil engineering, and landscape design. The project required relocation of the existing major drainageway that crosses the site and containment of the existing flood flows across the property including installation of a culvert to contain the 100-year flood volumes. CFA worked with wetland biologists and other environmental professionals to generate a design that satisfies the requirements of the city ordinance regulating wetlands and significant hydrological features, while allowing for development of a functional commercial center.

		The Village at Double Diamond The Village at Double Diamond is a 15-acre shopping center in South Meadows at the southeast corner of Double “R” and South Meadows Boulevards. The project is anchored by a 56,000 square foot Smith’s grocery store. Office, retail, and restaurant uses, totaling 77,000 square feet, will occupy the remainder of the site. The project is subject to the special planning and landscaping requirements of the South Meadows Phase 3 Planned Unit Development (PUD). The landscape/irrigation system uses reclaimed water. Construction started in May 2004, and the project was completed in the summer of 2005.

		Damonte Ranch Town Center Damonte Ranch Town Center is a 527,000 square foot retail center anchored by Home Depot and R.C. Willey in South Reno. Following completion of mass grading by others in 2005, CFA entered into contracts with Lewis Operating Corporation to prepare civil improvement plans for an initial phase of four multi-tenant buildings which opened in December 2006, an Office Depot slated to open in May 2007, and a second phase of two multi-tenant buildings, which also included landscape architecture, anticipated to break ground in fall 2007. The project entails close coordination with the owner on tenant needs and adaptation of existing site conditions to accommodate new structures with tight clearances while meeting ADA accessibility requirements. Tenants currently open or under lease include Starbucks, Subway, Carvel, Fantastic Sam's, and Mattress World.

		South Virginia Commons South Virginia Commons is an 11-acre shopping center located on South Virginia Street in south Reno. Planned anchors total 102,000 square feet and tentatively include PETsMART, Linens & Things, and DSW Shoes. Other retail and restaurant uses, totaling 36,000 square feet, will occupy the balance of the site. The site is located in the Virginia Street Transit Corridor, which requires pedestrian amenities and reduced parking. The storm drainage system incorporates shallow surface detention areas in the parking lot, eliminating the need for a detention pond. Ground breaking occurred in summer 2004. The first major tenant to open was David’s Bridal at the end of 2004. Other tenants, including PETsMART, were open by mid-2005. << Back to top >>

		FireCreek Crossing FireCreek Crossing occupies a 70-acre site in Southwest Reno, north and west of the intersection of McCarran Boulevard and South Virginia Street. This is one of the most prominent sites in the southwest area and is at the center of the retail expansion that has occurred in this part of the city. FireCreek Crossing is labeled as a power center with several nationally-known, high-volume retailers including Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Gart Sports, Michael's, Office Depot, Ross, and Old Navy. This regional commercial center was approved for 795,000 square feet in 1992. The last two pads were developed with a Sam’s Club, Babies ‘R’ Us, and a new Michael’s in 2003 and 2004. CFA was responsible for entitlements, civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and construction observation. CFA has been involved in all aspects of the project and has worked with every tenant located on the property. With a project of this magnitude, many issues needed to be addressed including traffic, shaded Zone `X' floodplain designation, wetlands, mass grading, and utility infrastructure. A successful consensus building effort was undertaken to reach agreement with adjacent neighbors who were concerned about the impacts associated with such a large project.

		SouthTowne Crossing CFA prepared the civil improvement plans, including grading, drainage, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water system design for this 34-acre multi-tenant commercial project. CFA was also responsible for the landscape design, surveying, and construction observation. Our work included a detailed hydraulic study of the distribution, interception, and conveyance of off-site storm water flows reaching the site from the third branch of Whites Creek. The site grading design allowed passage of potential off-site runoff of 1,850 cubic feet per second. Processing of a Capital Contribution Front-Ending Agreement (CCFEA) through the Regional Transportation Commission for the realignment of Old Virginia Road was also required. CFA’s engineering staff designed the additional lane improvements and traffic control devices to South Virginia Street per NDOT requirements. The primary tenant at SouthTowne Crossing, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, opened in the fall of 2001. CFA also worked on the civil improvement plans for subsequent tenants within the commercial center, including Long’s Drug Store, Denny’s, A&W/KFC, Starbuck’s, Radio Shack, Carl’s Jr., Quizno’s, Del Taco, Round Table Pizza, Jack-in-the-Box, and Heritage Bank.

		Redfield Promenade Redfield Promenade is located on a prominent 15-acre site at the intersection of Kietzke Lane and South Virginia Street. The project was approved for 145,000 square feet of commercial floor area. Major tenants include Border Books and Music; Good Guys; Bed, Bath and Beyond; and Cost Plus World Market. Four pads were approved for restaurant uses. Chevy's and Claim Jumper occupy two of these pads. The architect endeavored to create a "village" appearance with towers that vary in shape from round to square combined with sloped roofs and low arcade elements. Materials include rock and brick veneers combined with painted plaster wall surfaces. The buildings in essence have no back because of the site's high visibility from all sides, and the city staff is pleased with the architectural details that were incorporated into all building elevations. CFA was responsible for entitlements, site planning, and preliminary civil engineering and landscape architecture. Major issues that were successfully addressed included access, parking, and drainage.

	The Legends at the Sparks Marina Preliminary Landscape Plan	The Legends at the Sparks Marina Once construction is complete, this center will become one of the largest retail centers in Northern Nevada, . CFA was a subconsultant to Ochsner Hare & Hare, a landscape architecture firm in Kansas City. Our responsibilities included an existing plant survey, preliminary landscape plans, and narrative required the for special use permit. Landscape and hardscape enlargements within the retail core and at focal areas were also prepared for city review and approval. The project includes a casino, along with large retail spaces. CFA was responsible for the landscape and irrigation construction documents for the Target parcel. The site plans were approved by the City of Sparks in the spring of 2008 and construction was completed in fall of 2008. Landscaping around the freestanding pads will be completed as the sites are leased. Challenges included screening the back of the stores from adjacent apartments and maintaining store visibility from Sparks Boulevard and Lincoln Way. << Back to top >>

		Galena Junction Galena Junction is a 138,850 square foot commercial shopping center located on the northeast corner of the Mt. Rose Highway and Wedge Parkway. The major tenant is a 60,850 square foot Raley's. Adjacent to the Raley's are shops with a potential of 28,000 square feet. There are also seven pads along Wedge Parkway and the Mt. Rose Highway. In addition to the Raley's, other tenants include Starbuck's, Comstock Bank, Shell, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Pizza Barn, and Bully's Sports Bar and Grill. CFA was responsible for entitlements, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying. This project complies with the Mt. Rose Highway Scenic Corridor Standards, which include standards for landscaping, signage, lighting, architecture, parking areas, fences, and walls. Conveying the large amount of stormwater that enters the property from off-site sources was a challenge. The final design perpetuates the off-site flows and discharges into the Steamboat Ditch.

		Elko Town Center CFA provided an ALTA survey and preliminary engineering on a planned 50-acre shopping center in Elko, Nevada. CFA then prepared final civil engineering and landscape plans for a first phase covering 20 acres. The initial phase entailed significant grading and drainage issues, including stacked retaining walls, interception of off-site drainage at the top of the retaining walls, piping and flood mapping of East Adobe Creek, and on-site stormwater detention. CFA worked with the major tenant's (Lowe's Home Improvement Center) engineer, City of Elko, and Nevada Department of Transportation District III to ensure coordination of design elements. The project is currently on hold because Lowe's has decided not to develop a store in Elko. << Back to top >>

		Riverside Theater Redevelopment Project The Century Riverside Theater, located in downtown Reno at Sierra and First Street, represents a significant accomplishment by the Reno Redevelopment Authority for improvement along the Truckee River corridor. The building includes a movie theater and shops to bring activity to the river corridor in the downtown area. CFA developed final site, landscape, and irrigation plans for this project. Redevelopment streetscape standards were implemented on two street frontages of the project site and along the river walk frontage on a third side. CFA worked with redevelopment staff, community groups, and the Reno Fire Department to develop acceptable variations to streetscape standards. Issues having impact on the improvements included existing, new, and abandoned utilities, such as transcontinental fiber optic phone lines; narrow street frontages; and fire access along the river walk. << Back to top >>

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