Galena-Benchmark

Planning

Our planning team supports projects from early feasibility through approvals and construction, aligning development vision, community goals, and environmental priorities. We integrate site development, entitlements, master planning, ecological services, and natural hazard expertise to reduce risk, streamline permitting, and deliver buildable, resilient solutions.
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Site Development

Our site development services guide projects from initial feasibility studies through design, approval, and construction, helping clients make informed decisions at every stage. We provide due diligence, zoning analysis and rezoning, ordinance consulting, and development agreement support to ensure compliance with local regulations and identify opportunities or roadblocks early on. Our team also manages project packaging, construction phasing, cost estimation, design review, and value engineering, including specialized support for accessory dwelling units. Through comprehensive project management and close coordination with agencies and consultants, we streamline approvals, improve value, and deliver practical, well-planned site development solutions.

Entitlements & Permitting

We’ll guide clients through the full spectrum of regulatory approvals needed to move projects forward efficiently and compliantly. We handle entitlement processing, conditional use permits, variance applications, site alteration and encroachment permits, categorical exclusion requests, in lieu fees, land use approvals, and Section 404 permitting. Our team also provides expertise in navigating special overlay districts, including scenic highway, mountain, wetland, floodplain, riparian setback, and avalanche overlays. By combining detailed knowledge of local regulations with proactive municipal and community engagement, we help advance approvals, reduce project risk, and ensure projects meet both development goals and regulatory requirements.

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Master Planning

Our master planning services help communities and developers turn vision into actionable, long-term plans. We guide projects from feasibility studies and concept planning to subdivisions, planned unit developments, and housing strategies, integrating land use analysis, cost estimation, and project management along the way. We also focus on community amenities, including parks, trails, open space, and capital improvement projects, while using visualization tools to clearly communicate plans. By actively engaging municipalities and local stakeholders, we create strategies that are practical, compliant, and designed to meet both community goals and development objectives.

Ecological Services

Our ecological services help clients balance development with environmental stewardship, providing science-based solutions for streams, wetlands, and other sensitive habitats. We offer stream and wetland delineation, restoration, and mitigation, including mitigation banking and compliance monitoring, supported by permitting expertise under local, state, and federal regulations. Our team identifies ordinary high water marks, secures stream alteration permits, and prepares detailed monitoring and reporting to meet regulatory requirements. By integrating ecological knowledge with practical project needs, we deliver strategies that protect natural resources while keeping development on track.

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Floodplain & Natural Hazards

We help clients navigate complex regulations while protecting life, property, and project investments. We provide flood hazard assessments, floodplain development permitting, and coordination with FEMA, including map amendments and revisions such as LOMA, CLOMA, LOMR, CLOMR, LOMR-F, and CLOMR-F, to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. In addition to flood risks, we interpret avalanche studies and other natural hazard analyses to support safe, resilient site planning. By combining technical expertise with regulatory insight, we help projects move forward confidently while minimizing exposure to natural hazards.

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