School Projects

Lentz Engineering partners with private schools, charter academies, and educational institutions to deliver civil engineering solutions for expanding campuses, new facilities, and site modernization projects. Our services include grading, drainage, utility coordination, stormwater design, and permitting — tailored to meet the needs of growing student populations and evolving infrastructure demands. 

Driveway Improvement, New Fire Riser & Other Site Improvements

Client: The Village School 
Project Type: Civil Site Improvements & Fire Protection Infrastructure
Status: Completed 
Role: Prime Civil Engineer

 

Project Overview

Lentz Engineering provided comprehensive civil engineering and surveying services for a series of site improvement projects at The Village School, including the design of a fire riser system, new exit driveway, driveway slope corrections, and stormwater improvements. The goal was to enhance safety, site circulation, and code compliance for this private educational facility.

Our scope addressed topographic constraints, utility relocations, and compliance with the City of Houston and Harris County drainage and stormwater quality regulations. Engineering support also included coordination meetings with city departments to determine the feasibility of proposed access modifications to Gentryside Drive.

Key Services Provided

  • Partial topographic survey tied to NAVD 88 and FEMA datum

  • Site plan development to support fire riser and driveway upgrades

  • Civil construction drawings including paving, grading, utilities, detention, and SWPPP

  • Relocation of existing catch basins and tree removal coordination

  • Minimization of aggressive slope grades at driveways for improved vehicle access

  • Addition of a street-facing sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety

  • Metes and bounds legal description for proposed easement areas

  • Drainage and detention analysis aligned with City of Houston criteria

  • Preparation of a Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP)

  • City coordination for potential Gentryside Drive access modifications

Project Highlights

  • Improved vehicle flow and safety with new exit driveway and driveway grading

  • Enhanced fire protection access through fire riser planning and utility coordination

  • Upgraded drainage system with detention and SWQ compliance

  • Integrated civil design solutions into a high-traffic, functioning school environment

Montessori School – Site Development & Civil Design

Client: Confidential – Flushear, TX
Project Area: 1.69 Acres
Status: Completed
Role: Prime Civil Engineer

roject Overview

Lentz Engineering was engaged to provide civil engineering and surveying services for the development of a Montessori School, located on a 1.69-acre parcel in Fort Bend County. The project included the design of a 17,352 square foot school building, internal site circulation, drainage infrastructure, and utility connections.

The scope required detailed coordination with multiple reviewing agencies including TxDOT, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), HCPID, Municipal Utility District (MUD), and City of Houston Code Enforcement. The site’s proximity to a TxDOT road and regional detention systems required thoughtful grading and utility alignment to maintain compliance while supporting future campus needs.

Key Services Provided

  • Civil construction drawings including paving, grading, drainage, detention, and utilities

  • Dimensioned site plan development for building placement, fire access, and driveways

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction-phase compliance

  • Coordination with TxDOT for driveway access

  • Permit coordination with HCFCD, HCPID, MUD, Brazoria County, and BDD #4

  • Response to review comments and plan updates for agency approval

    Project Highlights

    • Delivered a fully permitted site design supporting a new Montessori campus

    • Integrated detention and drainage design with surrounding infrastructure

    • Navigated complex agency approvals involving regional and local authorities

    • Provided development-ready plans while preserving future expansion potential

    School & Retail Site Development

    Client: Confidential
    Project Size:     3.023 Acres
    Status:     Completed
    Role:     Prime Civil Engineer

    Project Overview

    Lentz Engineering was retained to provide full civil site design and engineering services for the development of a 3.023-acre mixed-use property in Manvel, Texas, which includes a School and associated retail space. The project required detailed coordination with the City of Manvel, utility providers, and the Fire Department to ensure compliance with drainage, utility, and emergency access standards.

    Our team prepared commercial civil construction drawings, a floodplain mitigation plan, and conducted a drainage and detention analysis. The design had to incorporate educational safety standards, commercial circulation, and critical utility infrastructure for future operations.

    Key Services Provided

    • Full civil construction drawings including grading, paving, drainage, utilities, and SWPPP

    • Floodplain mitigation plan to address site elevation and stormwater runoff

    • Detention and drainage analysis for compliance with local hydrology standards

    • Coordination with City of Manvel engineering and planning staff

      Project Highlights

      • Mixed-use design accommodating a private school and retail center

      • Integrated floodplain mitigation and detention layout in a constrained footprint

      • Multiple agency coordination for drainage, utility, and life-safety infrastructure

      • Responsiveness to fire access and permitting requirements to accelerate approvals