Site Feasibility Scorecards: Engineers Drive Success in TX, NC & FL
Updated: Sep 28
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What a Site Feasibility Scorecard Does
A feasibility scorecard rates a property against the factors that decide whether a project can be built as planned, before the land is purchased.
It turns scattered due diligence findings into one clear picture: go, go with changes, or walk away.
JRH Engineering is a Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Land Development firm serving Texas, North Carolina and Florida.
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Scorecard Categories
Floodplain and elevation: mapped flood zone, fill and mitigation needs
Drainage: detention pond requirements, outfall and whether existing drainage meets current criteria
Utilities: water, sewer and gas availability and capacity
Access: driveway permits from the city, county or state DOT
Soils: geotechnical conditions and likely foundation type (report by others)
Land use rules: zoning, deed restrictions, subdivision and platting requirements
Easements and encumbrances: from the title work and survey (by others)
Environmental constraints: wetlands, protected species and historic sites identified by specialists (by others)
How to Read the Results
Clear: no deal-breakers; move to design
Conditional: feasible with redesign, added cost or a phased approach
Stop: one or more constraints the project cannot absorb
Project: Restaurant Pad Site Feasibility Study, Humble, TX
Restaurant pad site on Will Clayton Parkway in Humble, Harris County
Due diligence before purchase
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Challenges
The listing claimed a detention pond was already provided
The existing storm sewer did not meet current conveyance requirements
Objectives
Confirm whether the existing drainage could be used.
Tell the buyer whether the pad was a good purchase.
Solutions JRH Engineering Provided
Land development due diligence review of the site and listing claims
Existing detention pond and storm sewer checked against current criteria
Remediation cost compared with the value of the pad site
Results:
The drainage claim was found to be outdated
Remediation costs exceeded the pad site's value
The study recommended not purchasing, before the buyer committed
Feasibility in Texas, North Carolina and Florida
Texas
Driveway access on state highways needs TxDOT approval; see Key Due Diligence Steps for Land Development Projects.
North Carolina
Disturbing more than one acre needs an approved erosion control plan at least 30 days before work under G.S. 113A-57; see North Carolina Building Permit Red Flags.
Florida
Check flood zones on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and plan for FDEP construction permit coverage on sites disturbing 1 acre or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a site feasibility scorecard?
A structured rating of a property's floodplain, drainage, utilities, access, soils and rules before purchase.
When should I get a feasibility study?
Before closing, while you can still renegotiate or walk away.
Can a listing's claim that a detention pond is provided be trusted?
No, not without review; older systems may not meet current criteria, as the Humble study found.
What does a feasibility study need from others?
Survey, title, geotechnical and environmental reports from licensed specialists.
Does a "stop" result mean the site is worthless?
No, it means the site does not fit the planned use at a workable cost.
Does JRH Engineering obtain building permits?
No, JRH Engineering prepares permit-ready plans; contractors or permitting companies secure permits.
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This article was written by the team at JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 18 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered in Manvel, Texas, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Phone: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas PE license is F-10385. North Carolina PE license is P-3118. Florida license is 38516.
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