

DEVELOPING/CONSULTING
Millermark Construction and Millermark Realty has experienced much success with assisting and consulting in the development of properties. There are many things to consider even before a piece of property is purchased.

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- Environmental factors
- Are there any evident environmental issues like sitting 50-gallon drums, oil stains on the ground, gopher tortoise mounds, evidence of underground tanks, etc.
- What was the site formally used for?
- Are there any structures on site?
- Does it flood? (Millermark will visit the site during a downpour).
- Is it in a flood zone? (Millermark will verify with various sources including FEMA)
- Are there obvious wetlands?
- Does the site have curb appeal?
- What are the adjacent properties used for?
- Does the site have utilities available?
- * An Environmental Survey (Phase 1) might need to be ordered to ensure 100% accuracy.
- Neighborhood factors
- Are there nearby schools? Are they overcrowded? How are the road conditions? How heavy is the local traffic?
- How far to the nearest facilities your clients/residents will need (shopping, daycare, healthcare, public transportation, etc)?
- How far to the nearest emergence services (fire, police)?
- How far to the nearest park and local attractions?
- What's the overall condition of the neighborhood, and is it changing? What's the trend? Will rents be able to be achieved?
- Is the area known for having a high crime rate?
- Are there many vacant homes or businesses in the area?
- Regulatory factors
- Does the site have appropriate zoning?
- What is the density allowance?
- Are there density allowances for affordable housing that you will need? What is the process for securing the allowance?
- What are the parking and setback requirements?
- What will the impact fees be?
- What will the permitting fees be?
- Will you have to go before a zoning or land use board with a land use change request, and if so, what is the process?
- Has your County or City Commission embraced your type of project in the past, or will you have some education work to do?

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