Hello,
The City has sold a former Fire HQ to a developer who is investing $15 million to turn it into a restaurant on the first floor and a 99 unit hotel on the upper floors.Plans have been reviewed and approved. The request from the architectural firm of record is as follows:
*****Typically, the letter issued to us from the Building Dept stating that their plan review is complete and our building permit is ready to be paid for and picked up would suffice, but in this case we are being asked for a more clear letter relating to utilities. As we near the closing we ask for your assistance in clearly stating in a short letter that the Building Dept has reviewed the change in use of the property, the proposed design, all supporting information and finds that the existing surrounding water, sewer, gas and electric infrastructure will support this project.*****
My request for supporting documentation from the utlity companies haven't given me anything much more than "Yes we provide service in the area in question subject to the rules of the commision in effect at the time" or "The determination of the acceptable level of electrical reliability is the responsibilty of the building dept. Not the the electrical company."
My question is: Has anyone dealt with this situation before? If so, how did you resolve it? It seems like if the utility companies wont give anything substantial, signed and sealed letters from engineer(s) to support my letter would be the way to go. Thoughts?
The City has sold a former Fire HQ to a developer who is investing $15 million to turn it into a restaurant on the first floor and a 99 unit hotel on the upper floors.Plans have been reviewed and approved. The request from the architectural firm of record is as follows:
*****Typically, the letter issued to us from the Building Dept stating that their plan review is complete and our building permit is ready to be paid for and picked up would suffice, but in this case we are being asked for a more clear letter relating to utilities. As we near the closing we ask for your assistance in clearly stating in a short letter that the Building Dept has reviewed the change in use of the property, the proposed design, all supporting information and finds that the existing surrounding water, sewer, gas and electric infrastructure will support this project.*****
My request for supporting documentation from the utlity companies haven't given me anything much more than "Yes we provide service in the area in question subject to the rules of the commision in effect at the time" or "The determination of the acceptable level of electrical reliability is the responsibilty of the building dept. Not the the electrical company."
My question is: Has anyone dealt with this situation before? If so, how did you resolve it? It seems like if the utility companies wont give anything substantial, signed and sealed letters from engineer(s) to support my letter would be the way to go. Thoughts?