Plum Creek Logistics Center Overcomes Site Challenges

Challenge: NorthPoint Development sought to maximize the property potential of Plum Creek Logistics Center in Kyle, Texas, by constructing a three-phase development. This ambitious project aimed to attract various tenants, including flex space, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities.

However, the site posed significant challenges, including complex topography, a deep wastewater line near proposed buildings, and extensive upstream drainage issues. Addressing these obstacles required innovative solutions and meticulous planning to facilitate successful development.

Solution: HR Green’s land development team tackled the challenges with a comprehensive approach, deploying a range of services and innovative solutions to navigate the complexities of the site.

Innovative Site Design

• Topography Management: Our team conducted multiple iterations of the site design, making incremental changes to the building’s finished floors to achieve a balanced site, minimizing the need for material import or export.
• Wastewater Line Coordination: Collaborated closely with the architect and the City of Kyle to effectively support the building’s separation from the wastewater easement and address utility access concerns.
• Drainage Solutions: Designed a drainage channel to reroute water flow while maintaining access points for future phases. Multiple storm collection systems were created to manage site drainage efficiently, ensuring pipe sizes remained manageable and minimizing stormwater backup.

Planning + Coordination

• Preliminary Grading and Utility Plans: Developed initial plans to identify potential impacts and allowed for client review against standard requirements. Early identification of design issues facilitated resolution within our control and minimized redesigns during the permit process.
• City and Regulatory Collaboration: Engaged with the City of Kyle and other regulatory bodies early in the project to address any concerns and facilitate compliance with design requirements, expediting approvals and reducing construction delays.
• Internal and External Communication: Maintained daily internal coordination on design aspects and consolidated questions for meetings with the architect and owner, ensuring efficient resolution of outstanding issues.

Benefit: Completing the Plum Creek Logistics Center marked a significant achievement for NorthPoint Development and the surrounding community. Thanks to thorough planning and coordination efforts, the project was constructed with minimal issues.

• Client Satisfaction: NorthPoint Development was highly satisfied with the project’s execution – noting the minimal issues that needed correction during construction, proving the efficacy of the design and planning phases.
• Community Impact: The development attracted a diverse range of tenants, boosting the local economy and providing valuable employment opportunities. The innovative drainage and utility solutions promote the site’s long-term sustainability and functionality.
• Timely Delivery: The project was permitted ahead of schedule with limited construction issues, demonstrating the effectiveness of early-stage planning and collaboration.

The Plum Creek Logistics Center is an exemplary model of how industrial land development can overcome substantial challenges through careful planning, innovative solutions, and effective collaboration.