The knowledge gained from working in the public sector regarding zoning and land use regulations provided Roger with knowledge and ability to develop strategic strategies and solutions toward achieving project approvals.

Roger Shanks was retained by The Dahlin Group Architecture Planning for three years to help facilitate the processing of the 7,000+ acre Coyote Valley Specific Plan (CVSP) in San José, California. As part of the CVSP Dahlin Group team, responsibilities included management of the project and coordination between the project design team, the City of San José, other project consultants, and stakeholders, including public agencies, environmental interest groups and property owners.

Subsequently, he assisted The Dahlin Group with the development of strategies and development scenarios for a variety of residential projects including density bonus regulations and affordable housing opportunities and strategies.

Based on the experience and knowledge of land use planning regulations, Roger Shanks Consulting has been able to assist clients, both individual property owners and companies, in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley to obtain approvals for a variety of residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and, institutional projects.

Roger Shanks Consulting provides clients with an understanding of how the permit approval process is done, including: understanding what is required when seeking approval for a project; interpreting applicable Municipal Code (zoning) and General Plan regulations and policies related to the specific project; addressing environmental impact regulations; and, providing project management through the review and entitlement process.

Permit entitlements:

  • Environmental Impact Assessments related to CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
  • General Plan Amendments
  • Specific Plans
  • Rezonings
  • Planned Developments
  • Conditional Use Permits
  • Tentative Tract Maps
  • Parcel Maps
  • Annexations
  • Building Permits
  • Tenant Improvements

Coyote Valley Specific Plan

San José, CA
Client – Dahlin Group Architecture Planning, Inc.
Project Client – City of San José, CA

Preparation of a Draft Specific Plan for a high density, pedestrian and transit oriented development with 25,000 dwelling units, 50,000 industry driving jobs, 50-acre lake, internal transit network, mixed-use office/retail and residential, 12 public schools, community college, trails, creeks and open space (7,000 acres)

The Globe

Fremont, CA
Client – Imperial Investment and Development, Inc.

International oriented retail and restaurant complex of 450,000 square feet (31 acres)

Private High School

Morgan Hill, CA
Client – BCA Architects

1,200 student private high school (30 acres)

Carol Commons Town Homes

Fremont, CA
Client – BCA Architects

20-unit town home project over podium on a one acre site

Sabercat Neighborhood Center

Fremont, CA
Client – Sabercat Holdings

6-story mixed-use planned development of 158 residential condominiums over 55,400 square feet of commercial with two levels of structured parking (12.2 acres)

Santa Clara Square

Santa Clara, CA
Client – Santa Clara Square LLC

6 to 8-story mixed-use planned development of 490 residential condominiums, structured parking and 171,000 sq. ft. of retail commercial and office uses (12.6 acres)