Permitting

“They [The Berkshire Design Group] were able to effectively facilitate a number of public meetings that helped define the conceptual design of the project, and delivered a finished model that accommodated the diverse needs of the community.”

- PUBLIC CLIENT

We excel at preparing plans and documents for public presentations to boards and commissions that clearly identify the issues and solutions necessary to obtain required permits at the local, state and federal levels.

Because our designs respond sensitively to a site’s existing conditions and community context from the start, our track record on minimizing the number of required meetings is outstanding. Our experience with every aspect of permitting will get you through the process fast and within budget.

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At the local level, we can guide your project through permitting related projects such as:

  • Planning Board

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

  • Conservation Commission/Wetlands

  • Board of Health

  • Department of Public Works

We are able to navigate you through these boards to assist you in getting the necessary permits to complete your project, such as:

  • Site Plan Review

  • Preliminary Subdivision Plans

  • Definitive Subdivision Plans

  • Special Permits

  • Septic Systems – Title V

  • Public Water Supply

  • Sewer Connections / Extensions

  • DPW Engineering Reviews

  • Zoning Changes

  • Variances

  • Request for Determination

  • Notices of Intent

At the state level, we can help you deal with permitting projects including:

  • Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Wetland

  • Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Water Supply

  • Environmental Notification Form

  • Environmental Impact Statements

  • Ground Water Discharge

  • Sewer Connection and Extension

  • Highway Entrance

  • Archaeology / Historic Resources

  • Endangered and Rare Species

  • Water Quality

At the federal level, we can help you with permitting projects including:

  • Environmental Impact Reports

  • NPDES Permits

  • Army Corp of Engineers Permits

  • EPA Permits & Certifications

 
NEWS
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Bird notes: Hawk takes roost as Meadow Blooms

A hawk stretched its wings and swooped overhead, making circles as I snapped this photo during a Construction site visit early this morning. Granby’s East Meadow School is going through the final phase of construction.

Capturing Rain for Community
Capturing Rain for Community

As summer comes to a close, our project at the Greenfield Community Center is starting to put down roots and reach towards the sun. The project developed in conjunction with Dietz Architects and the City of Greenfield, provides a new community center near downtown Greenfield. Planting within the project pursues multiple strategies including foundation planting, rain gardens, and community gardens. In addition, an arrival garden was designed and installed by the local gardening club.

Living Building Workshop
Living Building Workshop

Join us and the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter and the New England Living Building Challenge Collaborative this Tuesday Jan 30, 2018 for a multi-disciplinary approach to incorporating LBC (Living Building Challenge) into your current projects.