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St. Johns Marketplace: Marketplace Drive & Resort Way

St. Johns Marketplace: Marketplace Drive & Resort Way St. Augustine, Florida St. Johns Marketplace, located off SR 207 in St. Augustine, has experienced substantial changes to both the infrastructure and development. We are proud to have contributed our expertise in master infrastructure design and permitting to facilitate the division and development of the entire marketplace property into individual parcels. Our comprehensive services encompassed the establishment of a robust backbone roadway system, featuring two main roadways: Marketplace Drive and Resort Way. Marketplace Drive spans an impressive length of approximately 4,000 feet, running parallel to I-95. This road was meticulously designed to accommodate traffic needs, initially configured as a 4-lane divided urban section tapering into a 2-lane urban section. To enhance safety and accessibility, both sections of Marketplace Drive are equipped with curb and gutter infrastructure, while a dedicated multi-use path has been incorporated to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. Stretching over approximately 2,000 feet, Resort Way complements the overall transportation network within the development. Primarily designed as a 2-lane urban section, Resort Way seamlessly connects to the RV Resort/Campground, while also extending the convenience of the multi-use path to its users. With the successful completion of Marketplace Drive and Resort Way, our team addressed the immediate transportation needs for the development, which also establishing a framework for sustainable growth. These roads serve as essential roadway, facilitating seamless access to a multitude of commercial ventures and attracting a diverse range of businesses.

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St. Augustine Marine Center

St. Augustine Marine Center St. Augustine, Florida Our endeavor to expand the St. Augustine Marine Center stands as a transformative initiative, revitalizing a pivotal maritime hub adjacent to the St. Augustine Inlet. Extensive groundwork, including due diligence, conceptual site planning, surveying, and architectural renderings, has laid the foundation for this ambitious project. Currently, we are advancing through the permitting process and concurrently refining comprehensive architectural designs, complementing finalized rezoning and construction plans. This meticulous approach ensures that the Marine Center will undergo essential infrastructure upgrades, berth expansions, and the introduction of cutting-edge amenities, all aimed at enriching functionality and customer experience. Distinct from conventional industrial boat storage environments, the design ethos of the marina expansion is centered around community engagement. From a café-style restaurant to storefront shopping areas, the expanded facility seeks to reinvigorate neighboring communities and foster a vibrant waterfront atmosphere. As we progress towards the implementation phase, ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and regulatory bodies remains paramount. This ensures that the Marine Center’s expansion aligns seamlessly with community needs and environmental considerations, securing its long-term viability and success as a cornerstone of St. Augustine’s maritime identity.

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Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee St. Augustine, Florida Dutch Bros Coffee, the national chain of drive-thru kiosks, is expanding with its first proposed location in North Florida in St. Johns County. Dutch Bros is known for their exceptionally friendly service and variety of drinks including flavored coffees, smoothies, teas, and energy drinks. Matthews | DCCM is providing due diligence, construction plans preparation, landscape design, irrigation design, permitting, and construction administration. Matthews | DCCM prepared a Site Investigation Report for the development of the chain’s 950 square foot, drive through/walk up only coffee shop on US1 N in the Palencia neighborhood of St. Augustine. We identified and coordinated with larger development team on potential issues with the proposed site, building design and signage based on SJC’s Specific Commercial Development Guidelines as well as the Palencia Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Palencia Unified Signage Plan (USP) requirements. Following the success of this project, Matthews | DCCM continues to assist Dutch Bros. at identifying potential locations for its expansion throughout NE Florida.

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Belle Terre Estates

Belle Terre Estates Palm Coast, Florida Matthews | DCCM is leading the engineering efforts for the Belle Terre Estates Project in Palm Coast, Florida, focusing on civil design and permitting for a 275-unit Townhome Complex across a 40.0-acre site. Collaborating closely with the client and the City of Palm Coast, our team is preparing conceptual site plans. These plans encompass land clearing, tree preservation, site grading, stormwater drainage, utility layouts, and paving specifications, including the installation of a private sanitary lift station and three driveway access points. Scope also includes the preparation of permit applications for authorities such as the City of Palm Coast, SJRWMD, and FDEP. Our team is also providing construction administration services to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

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Vilano Beachfront Park Design

Vilano Beachfront Park Design Vilano Beach, Florida Matthews | DCCM provided comprehensive concept planning, master planning, engineering, and landscape architectural services for Vilano Beachfront Park on Vilano Road in St. Johns County, Florida. The project aimed to seamlessly integrate the preservation of the natural coastal environment with the historic character of the area, creating a unique space for civic engagement and social recreation. Key features of Vilano Beachfront Park include a 1,300-square-foot pavilion that seats up to 190 people, designed to host concerts, educational events, and community gatherings. The pavilion incorporates rotating panels, which can be opened to provide ocean views or closed for events, and is equipped with performance lighting that is directed away from the Vilano Town Center, also considering turtle nesting season regulations. Additional upgrades to Vilano Beachfront Park focus on enhancing accessibility and visitor experience. These include new changing stations, a recreational area featuring a climbing play structure, new outdoor showers, renovated restrooms, and improved parking with restriping for ADA compliance. A mobimat provides accessible beach entry along the northern boundary, while updated dune walkovers, including an ADA-compliant viewing turnaround, allow easy access for all. Vilano Beachfront Park provides the only disability-accessible beach in St. Johns County, with a wheelchair-accessible path to the sandy beach and a wooden ocean-viewing ramp. These enhancements ensure an inclusive coastal experience for all visitors.

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