Water & Wastewater

Butler Beach Drainage & Stormwater Master Plan

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Butler Beach Drainage & Stormwater Master Plan Butler Beach, Florida Matthews | DCCM was tasked by St. Johns County to analyze the Butler Beach region’s drainage characteristics and study of how the region’s various sub-regions interact with each other. Our staff reviewed the existing drainage basin and identified areas of concern, which included the watersheds and stormwater infrastructure within the Butler Beach drainage area. Data was collected and analyzed from FEMA historic claims, FDOT infrastructure, field observations, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soils information, current SJRWMD permits, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) storm data, multiple field surveys and observations along with other data sources.  In addition, a community forum/public meeting was held to identify other potential deficient areas. Each sub-region was evaluated, and recommendations were made for improvements. Maintenance considerations, capital costs and overall construction feasibility were considered. The proposed solutions were ranked based on the overall benefit cost analysis to assist the County in determining timing and funding of capital improvements to the drainage systems, overall effectiveness, ease of maintenance, feasibility of construction, and overall benefit to the sub-region.  Finally, a detailed with report with full details for each potential solution was created and presented to St. Johns County. 

Port Buena Vista

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Port Buena Vista East Palatka, Florida Matthews | DCCM provided engineering services for the lift station design at the end of Margarita Road in the Port Buena Vista (PBV) development in East Palatka. Our team successfully decommissioned the PBV Waste Water Treatment Facility and designed and permitted the force main connecting the new lift station to the existing county- owned facility, which spanned State Road 207 and various county roads. Aligned with the FEMA HMGP application process, our scope included surveying, design, construction plans, permitting with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), active participation in meetings, and vigilant oversight during construction. Our team collaborated with Jackson Geotechnical Engineering for Geotechnical Engineering. Together, we conducted a geotechnical exploration at the proposed lift station location, analyzing subsurface conditions through field exploration and laboratory tests. The results, conveyed in a detailed report, were integrated into the final construction documents.

Belle Terre Estates

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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.

The Wharf

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The Wharf St. Augustine, Florida Matthews | DCCM proudly spearheads the transformation project replacing the iconic Santa Maria Restaurant with The Wharf in St. Augustine, Florida. Our role encompasses comprehensive utility modifications, permitting procedures, and seamless construction execution to bring this vision to life. The focal point of our endeavor lies in facilitating a new dock connection to the sidewalk. This endeavor necessitates intricate adjustments, including realigning utilities, relocating above-ground utilities, and refining sidewalk and ramp grading for optimal accessibility. A notable engineering feat lies in the suspension of all water and sewer piping beneath the walkway, between the land and the structure. Additionally, the lift station well, associated vaults, and grease trap are suspended under the building but above water level, meticulously crafted from concrete to avert buoyancy concerns. Collaborating closely with partnering firms, we conducted buoyancy calculations to safeguard against displacement from rising tides. Furthermore, our team assumed responsibility for construction administration on utility connections and installations, maintaining a vigilant partnership with the City throughout. This collaboration was essential not only due to the presence of existing City utilities but also in navigating the complexities posed by multiple historic sea walls. Our dedication to problem-solving was highlighted by the unexpected discovery of an additional sea wall, previously unknown prior to the commencement of construction. Through agile adaptation and innovative solutions, we successfully navigated this challenge, ensuring the project’s progress remained unhindered. The departure of the Santa Maria Restaurant marks the end of an era over the Matanzas River, but heralds an exciting new chapter as The Wharf emerges. We stand committed to honoring St. Augustine’s rich history while contributing to the vibrant revitalization of its historic waterfront locale. This project represents more than mere construction; it symbolizes a commitment to preserving the past while embracing the future, breathing new life into St. Augustine’s cherished waterfront heritage.

Renaissance Hotel

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Renaissance Hotel (San Marco Hotel) St. Augustine, Florida Matthews | DCCM designed the site for the Renaissance Hotel located at the intersection of San Marco Avenue and West Castillo Drive in St. Augustine, Florida. This project included accommodating an 89-room hotel, 159 total parking spaces, and pool on a 1.74-acre site within the City of St. Augustine city limits. To efficiently utilize the project acreage our team prepared construction plans proposing an underground garage to serve hotel guests and employees. Our team coordinated with the City of St. Augustine Historical Architectural Review Board to keep the project in accordance with the Design Standards for Entry Corridors as this site is located at a high-traffic and high-tourism intersection at one of St. Augustine’s entry corridors. The underground parking garage provided the opportunity for the Client to build the hotel as planned on their site while still meeting City guidelines and providing parking to their clientele. This is especially important in the downtown location where parking is limited. Parking is also available to guests of the restaurant and bar.

St. Johns County Fire Station 5 & Sheriff’s South Regional Operations Center

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St. Johns County Fire Station 5 & Sheriff’s South Regional Operations Center St. Augustine, Florida Matthews | DCCM provided civil engineering site design for this nearly 23,000 SF Fire Station, including four bay doors with a capacity to hold six fire vehicles. This new building at 3370 US 1 South also houses a new South Regional Operations Center for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in St. Augustine. The facility also has a three-story drill tower and fitness room. This combination of Fire Station and Sheriff’s Office replaces Stations 5 and 11 in south St. Johns County. Scope of work included a site plan depicting site layout, roadways, traffic signal design, buildings, and site improvements, a demolition plan, a utility plan, construction details accompanying the plan sets, and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Our team also secured regulatory permits.

Anastasia Mosquito Control District

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Anastasia Mosquito Control District​ St. Augustine, Florida Matthews | DCCM provided conceptual site design and full civil engineering for the new Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD) base station. Phase 1 included an office, classroom, building maintenance and chemical storage facilities, and fueling site. Phase 2 included a student housing facility, multiple laboratory facilities, two greenhouses, environmentally controlled poultry facility for rearing disease sentinels, a heliport with associated hangar and fueling facility. After the completion of both phases, Matthews | DCCM was contractedto prepare a concept plan for a new Education Center and Museum, which incorporates the proposed building and amenities into the existing site improvements. Designs were provided for parking, sidewalks and required access to the facility, student housing facility, multiple laboratory facilities, two greenhouses, a heliport, and hangar. Code minimum landscape and irrigation plans ensured easy maintenance. Seating areas and additional enhancements, such as educational plantings, were included to compliment the center’s purpose. Construction administration and permitting services were provided for all phases. Permits were obtained with St. Johns County, SJRWMD, and FDEP.

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