Concentric Development Group
Changing the Lay of the Land
Real Estate Solutions From the Inside Out.
Successful real estate development begins with a keen eye, a vision for the future and a well-conceived plan. Where others see obstacles, at Concentric Development we often find opportunity. From discovering the prime piece of land, to raising the proper capital, developing innovative recycling strategies that support green initiatives and your bottom-line, to finding our way through the meandering political landscape, we create more than just communities.
And even if you’re a seasoned professional searching for the best way to get it done, or an investor looking for the resources and know how to capitalize on a window of good fortune, our advisory services will show you the way to security.
Concentric Development. The right solutions, at the right time. Right here. Right now.
Land Development and Entitlement
Land Use
- Rezone
- General Plan Amendment
- Specific Plan Amendment
- Conditional Use Permit
- Verifying title and/or clearing title exceptions that impede development of the property
- Ordinance alignment for growth and/or development constraints, growth allotments, etc.
Subdivision Map Act
- Planned Unit Development (PUD’s)
- Condominium Maps
- Vesting Tentative Map
- Final Map
- California Environmental Quality Act Documents (ND, MND, EIR, Supplemental EIR, Addendum to EIR)
Resource Agency Map
- Federal Endangered Species Act Sections 7 & 10
- State Endangered Species Act – Sections 2081 & 1602
- Federal Clean Water Act – Sections 401 & 404
- Habitat Conservation Plan (where applicable)
Entitlements Description
Project Entitlements include any and all discretionary (city council or Board of Supervisors vote) approvals necessary to file a final map and build the project. A typical application will include the following;
- Civil Engineering plan
- Grading Plan
- Utilities Plan
- Stormwater Management Plan
- Photometric Study
- Noise & Vibration Analysis
- Geotechnical Study
- Environmental Study
- Traffic Study
- Architecture plans
- Landscape Architecture Plans (including irrigation plan & planting list)
- Arborist Report
Advisory Services
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Concentric Development Group (CDG) is a strategic land investment and development corporation based in Koloa, Hawaii and maintains operations in California and Utah. CDG specializes in city and town core development. With over 30 years of development and building experience, in addition to its own portfolio of development projects, CDG also provides advisory services to large asset private landowners and private and public investors.
Sound capitalization, strong relationships built on transparency and trust, and effective execution are the cornerstones of CDG’s success.
Led by its founder, Michael Serpa, CDG’s experience includes over $3 billion in for-rent and for-sale single family and multi-family homes, affordable housing, and mixed-use (residential and retail) projects.
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Strategic Land Asset Management
Concentric Development Group provides advisory services to private landowners and private and public investors for real property (land). Concentric develops and implements the strategic planning and positioning plan to maximize value and create exit strategies that were not previously available for landowners and investors. Strategies include developing and executing a Business Plan with clear objectives and milestones that appropriately balance a vast array of variables and executing on that plan. Some, but certainly not all of the variables that are typically part of the plan include the following; land use designation optimization under the relevant General Plan or Specific Plan (city or county), specific site opportunities and constraints analysis, local land use policy opportunities and constraints analysis, economic analysis, site/project land planning, product design & development, local entitlement processing, federal & state (environmental) permits processing, political & stakeholder coordination & management, local land use policy alignment, and market risk & opportunities analysis. All of the forgoing are aligned and appropriately balanced and tailored to meet the specific set of goals and objectives of the owner and/or investor.
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Political/Stakeholder Alignment
Concentric Development Group, as part of the overall entitlement strategy for a particular property or project, identifies and works towards alignment of public policy, elected officials, and relevant stakeholders and works within these groups until a path for success is achieved. Concentric builds consensus and support among constituents through participation in community events, community outreach, interviews with policy makers and city/county staffs, focus groups, ad hoc committees, task forces, neighborhood watch groups, etc. Concentric participates in local fundraising events for charities, community importance and strives to become a part of the local community with sincerity and genuine interest in balancing the local interests and needs with the property or project overall goals and objectives.
Advisory Services
LOCAL ENTITLEMENTS
Typical Project Processing
City and County
- Planned Unit Development
- Condominiums
- Specific Plan Development
- Political Strategy
- Strategic Stakeholder Management
- General Plan Amendments
- Zoning
- Vesting Tentative Map
- Final Map
- Certified California Environmental Quality Act Certification
- Development Growth Allocations (as applicable)
- Preliminary and final Master Development Plans
- Union Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Negotiations & Contract Development
Federal and State
Regulatory
- California Endangered Species Act (CESA)/California Department of Fish & Game (CDFG)
- California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA)
- Federal Clean Water Act (Sections 404 & 401)
- Federal & State Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
- Federal Clean Water Act
Federal & State Agencies
- California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
- California State Water Resources Board (SWQCB)
- United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Federal Historic Preservation Office
- State Historic Preservation Office
- Environmental Protection Agency
Typical Project Submittal Requirements
Civil
- Tentative Map
- Existing Site Topography and Demolition Plan
- Site Plan
- Preliminary Grading Plan
- Preliminary Utility Plan
- Preliminary Erosion Control Plan
- Preliminary Post Construction Stormwater Control Plan
- Architectural Site Plan
Geotechnical & Hydrologic
- Geologic History of site
- Regulatory Agency publications, files, agent interviews
- Soil boring samples & substructure evaluation
- Construction Recommendations Report
Environmental Site Assessment
- Site Inspection
- Site historical land use research
- Aerial historic photo log
- Hazardous material evaluation
- Risk Assessment
Landscape
- llustrative Site Plan
- Typical Front yards
- Open Space
- Photosimulations
- Planting Plan
- Site Elements
- Irrigation Plan
- Landscape Water Use Calculations
Architecture
- Typical lot
- Elevations all sides
- Street scape renderings
- Floor plans with all optional configurations
- Materials Boards
- Color Boards
Advisory Services
Resource Agency Permits
- Federal Endangered Species Act Sections 7 & 10
- State Endangered Species Act – Sections 2081 & 1602
- Federal Clean Water Act – Sections 401 & 404
- Habitat Conservation Plan (where applicable)
Portfolio
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ANTON HACIENDA
Apartment project in Pleasanton, California comprised of 168 apartments, clubhouse, community garden, and open space.
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REDBRIDGE IN TRACY
Master Planned mixed use project in Tracy, California comprised of 435 homes, a general store, swim center, community garden, and multiple housing product types.
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PORTOLA IN LIVERMORE
70 multi-family attached town homes project on Portola and First Street in Livermore, California, near downtown.
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LAGOON VALLEY
Mixed use project in Vacaville, California comprised of 1015 homes, 750 sq ft commercial on 625 acres.
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BRIGHTON VILLAGE
121 high density single-family detached homes, located on First Street in Downtown Livermore, California.
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IRBY RANCH IN PLEASANTON
Planned, medium-density 87 single-family detached homes project on Stanley Blvd and First Street in Pleasanton, California, 2 blocks from downtown.
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AVIANO
Mulit-generational project in Antioch California comprised of 533 homes, sports part & lifestyle center, including nearly 50 acres of parks and open space.
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THE HIGHLANDS
Mixed use, master planned project in South Monterey County, California comprised of over 2,000 homes, 40 acres of commercial space with boutique wineries & tasting rooms, 18 hole championship golf course.
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KUKUI'ULA CUSTOM HOME
3,365 sf custom home with 180-degree ocean views in Kukui’ula, one of the premiere luxury new home communities on the island of Kauai.
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SANTA CLARA
112 high density affordable apartments on 1.08 acres as part of the Lawrence Station Area Plan.
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KOLOA VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL
Opening planned for 2024.
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THE SHOPS AT OLD KOLOA TOWN
Opening planned for 2024.