2. Land Development -
From an End-user’s Perspective
introduction
Successful land development begins Sandbox Development is committed to
with a strong knowledge of local condi- imprinting the footprint of excellence in
tions - including a region’s physical, everything we do by thoroughly under-
political, regulatory and economic factors. standing the Client’s goals and by the
Sandbox’s locally based staff enables our consistent application of that thorough
clients to benefit from our experience and knowledge that can only be obtained by
familiarity with local zoning issues, plan working within the land development
development and review processes. industry.
Sandbox combines familiarity of the local The better the end user’s needs are met…
regulatory environment with comprehen- the greater the value realized!
sive consulting services in due diligence,
entitlements, project management, Why use Sandbox?
construction management and contract -Experienced Knowledgeable Staff
administration to create outstanding land -Primary Point Of Contact for Clients
development results. -Expertise in Land Development
-Strong Local Relationships
We add value to the project by focus- -End-User Experience
ing on an end result that is based on a -Limited Liability to Client
thorough understanding of the Client’s -Less Municipal Red Tape
needs. -Reduced Impact on Your Staff
-Value Engineering of Plans
The professional experience of the -Expedite Regulatory Approvals
Sandbox team within the development -Accurate and Thorough Budgets
industry assists tremendously in ensuring -Realistic Schedules
that Sandbox Development will be ‘One -Oversight of Design Team
Step Ahead’ of the competition as the lead -Consistent Reporting & Record Keeping
development consultant. We are commit-
ted to evaluating the project-specific data
and formulating tangible information that
can be distributed and communicated ef-
fectively for the Client’s utilization.
3. EXPERIENCE projects. While in this role, Mr. Sumner
Mr. Anthony Sumner, Principal paid close attention to detail and became
Project Management Some notable projects that Mr. Sumner very familiar with the entitlement and
was involved with while at Beazer Homes product approval processes. In addition
include the following: Westpark, ap- to managing projects through the entitle-
proximately 2200 units in Buckeye, AZ. ment phase, Mr. Sumner was responsible
The scope of this project included obtain- for coordinating the lot fit analysis for all
ing final plats and engineering plans for projects, and for a while, obtaining design
multiple phases of the development. Mr. review approvals for the Architectural
Sumner worked closely with the seller and Product.
sandbox team other consultants to create a water-service
area, design and obtain approvals on a wa- EDUCATION
ter campus and several remote well sites. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Additional coordination was also needed University of Phoenix
on the CFD, Regional Sewer Solution,
Recent Projects ADOT collector road system, offsite water Bachelor of Science in Design, Housing &
Anthony is one Sandbox lines and regional park site. Mr. Sumner Urban Development, Magna Cum Laude
of the found- • TEN303 Business Park intimately involved in the Entitlement Arizona State University
ing members of • Rose Gardens process for several projects in Surprise and
Sandbox Develop- • Verdugo Goodyear. Mr. Sumner was also a regular PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
ment Consultants. • Montana Vista participant in the regional sewer and water Ryan Tidemann, 303-807-0322
His primary role • Sunset Ridge solutions for Goodyear, Surprise (SPA 2), Tidemann Properties, LLC.
as Principal is to • Montage II and Buckeye (Sewer Interceptor Line and
• Talaverde Estates WWTP expansion). Justin Sims, 303-843-4586
oversee the Project
Management services business unit. While at Beazer Homes, Mr. Sumner Portfolio Director,
Past Projects organized an internship program through Mountain West Industrial Properties
• Starlight Trail (CW Ranch) Arizona State University which enabled
Prior to the formation of Sandbox, An- • Glenmont Estates (Pueblo Verde)
thony was a Land Development Project Housing students to obtain first-hand Andrew Moore, 602-265-0094
• Orchards
Manager for Beazer Homes – Phoenix knowledge of the Land Development Zoning Attorney
• Sierra Montana Parcel 4 & 5
Division where he was responsible for industry while still in school. Participants
• Litchfield Farms II
west region projects consisting of approxi- of this program ultimately earned tuition Mauricio “Mo” Iacuelli, 602-467-2222
• Sierra Montana 12 & 14 (Loma Linda)
mately 6,000 total units in various stages • Westpark Phase I & II scholarships and employment opportunities Land Dev. Mgr, RBF Consulting
of feasibility, design and/or development. • Smith Farms (Desert Passage) within the industry.
Anthony also has previous experience as • Waterford Square PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
an Entitlements Manager for KB Home – • Bell Pointe Mr. Sumner’s land development experi- Arizona State University, College of
Phoenix Division. • Hunter Ridge ence prior to his tenure at Beazer Homes Design, Faculty Associate for the Housing
• Mountainside included a role as Forward Planner for KB & Community Development Program
Anthony has a Bachelors Degree in De- • Pravada Home. In this capacity, Mr. Sumner was
sign, Major in Housing & Urban Develop- • Summit @ South Mountain intimately involved in the Due Diligence Leadership West, Class XIV
ment from Arizona State University and a •AZ Marbella and Entitlement Management of projects
Masters in Business Administration from • Pinecrest (Madison Estates) throughout the valley. During this time Mr. Valley Partnership
University of Phoenix. Anthony is a Fac- • AZ Skyline Sumner would perform Due Diligence and
• Sheely Farms Parcels 3,5 &11 feasibility analysis on potential projects to Urban Land Institute
ulty Associate at Arizona State University
• North Ranch identify significant costs or risks prior to
where he teaches Community Design &
• Ray Ranch I & II obtaining corporate approval. Mr. Sumner
Development in the College of Design. He
lives in Phoenix with his wife Rocio and was actively involved in the reviewing and
son Jude. awarding of design contracts and supervis-
ing the team of consultants on multiple
4. Mr. Guy Lake, Principal EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
Associate of Arts, Graduated with High
Construction Management During Mr. Lake’s tenure in construc- Distinction Rio Salado Community
tion, he was involved in many high profile College, 1993
projects:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station State of Arizona Certificate of Completion
Central Arizona Project - Aqueducts, Arizona’s Most Outstanding Apprentice
Pump Stations,
Siphons, and Generating Stations - Operating Engineer’s Joint Apprenticeship
sandbox team U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
New Waddell Dam - USBR
Maricopa Community College, 1981
Cholla Generating Station - APS
I -10 Expansion - Phoenix - ADOT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
I - 8 Safety & Beautification Project Brieanne Nikrandt, 310-656-4291
U.S. 360 - Superstition Freeway - ADOT Vice-President, Saybrook Community
Guy is one of the Recent Projects
Santa Rosa Aqueduct - USBR Capital
founding members of Sandbox
• Lindsay Rd. Sewer Trunk Line
City of Chandler WWTP (Gila River)
Sandbox Development
• Almarte Lake Havasu City - Water Campus Kelly Lawrence, 480-949-5981
Consultants and has
30 years of local Land • Saybrook Capital Portfolio Volkswagen Proving Grounds General Manager, Chaffey Homes
Development experi- • APEX Capital Portfolio Tempe South Lake
ence. His primary Loop 202 - ADOT Brady Bartlett, 480-610-8400
role as Principal is to Past Projects Volvo Proving Grounds President, Talas Homes
oversee the Construc- • Estrella vista McDowell Mountain Ranch Master Plan
tion Management services business unit. • Morning Sun Farms Unit 1,2 & 3 Eagle Mountain MPC &Golf Course
• Seville Phase 4 Desert Ridge MPC & Golf Course PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Prior to the formation of Sandbox, Guy was • Riggs Country Estates Ocotillo Golf Course American Motorcylists Association (AMA)
a Land Development Project Manager for • Palo Brea DC Ranch MPC Member
Beazer Homes – Phoenix Division where • Montelena Grayhawk MPC &Golf Course
he was responsible for east region projects • Ironwood Commons I & II Red Mountain MPC & Golf Course Best in the Desert Racing Association
consisting of approximately 2,500 total • Arroyo Verde Las Vegas, Nevada
units in various stages of feasibility, design • Greenway Park I & II Mr. Lake continues to apply his broad Member
and/or development. Guy also has previous • Arizona Chaparral construction experience base, development
experience as a Land Development Project • Heritage knowledge, and personal dedication into Whiplash Racing Association
Manager for KB Home – Phoenix Division. • Arizona Silverado
each land development project he partici- Phoenix, Arizona
• AZ Skyline
pates in as the Construction Manager of Member
• ROW Improvements I-17 & Dynamite
Guy has an Associate Degree of Arts from Sandbox Development.
• Deem Hills Booster Pump Station
Rio Salado College and was recognized as
• AZ Marbella
Arizona’s Most Outstanding Apprentice
• San Tan Heights
upon graduation from the Operating Engi-
• ROW Improvements Baseline & Higley
neers in 1981. Guy is the qualifying party
• Brisas II
for Sandbox Development Consultants’
• AZ Brisas
Class A Engineering contracting license and • Roundtree Ranch - Park Site
also holds a Real Estate License in the State • Copper Commons
of Arizona. Guy is a Phoenix native and • Arizona Hillcrest
currently resides in Mesa. When he isn’t • Alta Vista Unit IV
spending time with his family, he enjoys • Emperor Estates
single-track trail riding in the desert.
5. Alan Chen, Rocio A. Sumner,
Project Coordinator Accounts Coordinator
sandbox team sandbox team
Alan has been with Rocio has been with EDUCATION
Sandbox Develop- EDUCATION Sandbox Develop- Masters of Business Administration,
ment Consultants ment Consultants (MBA), University of Phoenix
since 2005. His Bachelor of Science in Construction, since 2006. Her
primary role is to General Building, Ira A. Fulton School primary role as Bachelor of in Arts, Spanish, Northern
assist in the Princi- of Engineering, Arizona State University, Accounts Coordina- Arizona University
pals as they man- Cum Laude tor is to manage the
age the Entitlement day-to-day business Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice,
& Development Bachelor of Science in Design, Housing & operations for the Northern Arizona University
processes for our Urban Development, College of Design, company including
Clients. Alan performs many roles rang- Arizona State University accounting, marketing and other office PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
ing from Planning & Drafting work to operations. Rocio also acts as a Project Leo Brown, 602-502-8199
Site Visits and Budgeting. He is also our Coordinator on various projects. These du- Student Service Manager, University of
in-house IT expert and web-page designer. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES ties include contract administration, budget Phoenix
Alan has Bachelor Degree in Construction updates, and tracking invoices, addenda
Management and a Bachelors Degree in Zachary Ronstadt, 480-365-9750 and lien releases. Jerry LoCoco, 928-941-1195
Design: Housing & Urban Development Feasibility Analyst, Meritage Homes Owner, LoCoco-Pilkington Construction
from Arizona State University. Recent projects include: Contract Admin-
Peter Mazur, 480-329-3675 istration on Rose Gardens, 143 acre PAD Marco Nixen, P.E., 928-287-3147
Job duties include contract administration, Project Engineer, DPR Construction in Goodyear, AZ and TEN 303 Business Project Manager, Core Engineering
budget analysis, creating bid spreads, and Park, a 157 acre Industrial Park also lo-
coordination. cated in Goodyear, AZ.
Recent projects completed include entitle- Prior to joining Sandbox, Rocio was em-
ment of Rose Gardens, a 143 acre parcel ployed with Apollo Group, parent com-
located in Goodyear, Arizona and assist- pany of University of Phoenix and Omega
ing construction management at Almarte Management, a local Land Developer.
located in Carefree, Arizona. Alan has Rocio has Bachelor Degrees in Criminal
worked with Guy Lake in preparing budget Justice and Spanish from Northern Arizona
analysis for various projects throughout the University and Masters in Business Ad-
Phoenix metro area. ministration from University of Phoenix.
Rocio also holds a Real Estate License in
the State of Arizona.
6.
7. “Sandbox’s effective communication and strong knowledge
of local entitlement processes has made it a critical player in
our development. Their responsiveness and diligence has been
second to none.”
-Justin Sims, Portfolio Director,
Mountain West Industrial Properties
asset management services
Risk Assessment:
•Thorough review and understanding of SWPP & Dust Control Inspections:
development agreements, municipal stipu- •Coordination in submitting Notices
lations and entitlement compliance issues; of Intent and Notices of Termination to
represent the client in resolving outstand- the applicable agencies; obtainment of ap-
ing issues plicable permits
•On-site assessment and identification •Coordinate the installation of project
of general liability issues; coordination information signage and proper posting of
with local police departments regarding permits
no trespassing agreements, project signage •On-site SWPP and dust inspections,
installation and perimeter security control with completion and archiving of inspec-
measures tion forms and reports
•Secure incomplete entitlements; re- •Coordinate with applicable contractors
solve risk by achieving and securing major to supply, install and maintain the appli-
project milestones cable Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
•Manage the completion of unfinished identified in the SWPP and dust control
land development milestones, including plans
acceptance by local municipalities, utility
providers and other authorizing agencies Remaining to Complete Budgets:
•Identify scope of work, confirm quan-
Site Inspections: tities with detailed take-offs and apply cur-
•Third party verification and progress rent unit costs to all remaining scope items
report services of on-site development ac- •Comprehensive analysis is available to
tivities; photo documentation of observed compare existing budgets to the remaining
site conditions to complete budgets
•Oversight, review and reporting of •Create comprehensive project sched-
landscaping maintenance services provided ules to establish timelines of entitlement
at inactive projects and/or development activities
•Identification and reporting of prop- •Combine remaining to complete costs
erty damage, theft and criminal damage to with the schedules for cash flow analysis
client and police. Coordination with the ap-
plicable contractor to repair and/or replace
damaged or stolen property
8. “We have taken advantage of a down market to add value to
our property through the entitlement and development
process.”
- Silva Farming Enterprises
project management services
Due Diligence Research: Project Management:
Compile thorough, accurate, and de- Sandbox Development will serve as
tailed summaries of project findings in a Project-Team Leader in order to streamline
timely manner; keeping feasibility expira- the project processes and create milestone
tion dates in mind. achievements by applying thorough and
Assist the client in determining any effective resource-management skills.
possible development risks and provide • Assemble and Manage the Land
recommendations/ timelines to resolve any Development Team through the Regulatory
findings in question: processes
• Review Feasibility reports (Soils, En- • Create and Manage the Entitlement
vironmental, Archeological, and Biologi- Budget
cal) • Create and Manage the Entitlement
• Review Title Report, ALTA, Site Con- Schedule
straints, and Land-Use Restrictions • Serve as Primary Point of Contact for
• Research and Analyze Water, Sewer, Client correspondence
and Dry-utility solutions
Entitlements:
Sandbox Development partners with the
Client to manage the Project through the
Regulatory Processes:.
• Annexation, General Plan Amendment
and Re-Zone
• Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Im-
provement Plan Approvals
• Value Engineering, Easement Negotia-
tion and Development Agreements
9. Sandbox did an outstanding job of assuming the CM respon-
sibilities of our Almarte Project midway through land develop-
ment. Their experience, attention to detail and management
skills allowed them to quickly come to speed on the project
and successfully complete the work. It was one of the few
instances where I felt that an outside consultant performed in
the role of a true owner’s representative.”
construction management services - Kelly Lawrence, General Manager, Chaffey Homes
Pre-Construction Services: Land Development:
Bridge the gap between the entitlement Coordinate with contractors and mu-
and development of the project by preparing nicipalities to maintain the development
and coordinating development processes in schedule and monitor job costs. Deliver the
advance. completed site development in a timely and
• Coordination with local jurisdictions/ efficient manner.
agencies in facilitating approval of entitle- • Coordinate with the engineer and mu-
ments and plans. nicipalities in obtaining bonds and permits.
• Coordination with engineering and • Conduct pre-construction meetings to
other consultants to complete the plan ap- kick-off critical path development activities.
proval process. • Scheduling of all surveying and staking
• Estimating project development costs. activities.
• Project scheduling of land development • Coordination and problem solving with
critical path items. contractors and municipal inspectors.
• Dry utility design and contracting • Archiving and distribution of all testing
coordination. and certification data.
• Project liaison for all development
Contract Administration: communication.
Outline project specific scopes and pro- • Quality control and safety monitoring
cure bids from professional contractors with of contractor activities.
the expertise to coordinate and construct the • Conduct verification walks and coordi-
development critical path items per specifi- nate corrections.
cations in a timely and efficient manner. • Obtain project final acceptance.
• Assemble bid packages with detailed
scopes, plans and specifications.
• Request competitive bids from quali-
fied contractors.
• Conduct bid analysis.
• Recommend bid award to the Client.
• Draft contracts and award bids to the
selected contractors.
• Monthly job costs/draw reports.
• Invoice review and recommendations.
10. CURRENT AND PAST SANDBOX CLIENTS
Silva Farming
Contact us:
Enterprises
312 West Edgemont Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602.275.5445
Fax: 603.388.4172
DR HORTON -
Dietz Crane www.sandboxdevelopment.com
info@sandboxdevelopment.com
Tidemann Properties
AZ ROC# 240970
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