Verizon Wireless Stealth Bell Tower

Pittsford, NY

Client: Verizon Wireless
Construction Completion: Summer 2020

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Zoning Drawings, Environmental and Visual Assessments, Utility Design, Construction Drawings

Project Background

Blending Technology with Tradition: Stealth Bell Tower in Pittsford
The Verizon Wireless Stealth Bell Tower project highlights how modern telecommunications infrastructure can be integrated into a historic village setting with minimal visual impact. Located in Pittsford, NY, this 80-foot wireless facility was designed to deliver enhanced cellular coverage while respecting community character.

Discreet Design Solutions
The antennas are concealed behind RF-transparent panels at the top of the tower, while equipment cabinets are hidden within faux brick walls at the base. This approach allows the structure to function as a modern telecommunications hub without disrupting the visual integrity of its surroundings.

Engineering and Planning Expertise
Costich Engineering provided comprehensive services including land surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture, zoning drawings, utility design, and environmental and visual assessments. Our detailed construction drawings supported the permitting and build process from start to finish.

Key Features

80-foot stealth wireless bell tower
RF-transparent panels conceal antennas at the tower’s top
Faux brick walls disguise base equipment cabinets
Enhanced cellular coverage for the Village of Pittsford
Full suite of surveying, engineering, and landscape architecture services
Environmental and visual assessments for municipal review

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June 27, 2022September 29, 2025

Delta Sonic – Niagara Falls Boulevard

Delta Sonic

3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228

Client: Benderson Development
Construction Completion: 2022

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

Project Background

Delta Sonic Amherst: A Full-Service Car Care Destination
The Delta Sonic at 3100 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst, NY, delivers a complete car care and convenience experience. The new 50,000-square-foot facility integrates fueling, service, and retail amenities into a single site designed for efficiency and customer accessibility.

Comprehensive Services and Amenities
The development includes a convenience store with a drive-thru, multiple fuel dispensers, oil change and repair bays, an indoor vacuum and detail shop, and a modern car wash. Internal connections link the site to adjacent businesses, strengthening the surrounding commercial network.

Engineering, Landscape, and Hardscape Design
Costich Engineering provided land surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for this multi-faceted project. Our team oversaw extensive landscape and hardscape improvements, along with wayfinding signage to enhance circulation and guide patrons to on-site amenities.

Key Features

50,000-square-foot car wash and convenience facility
Fuel dispensers, oil and repair bays, and detailing services
Drive-thru convenience store with modern amenities
Indoor vacuums and customer service areas
Internal site connections to adjacent businesses
Landscape, hardscape, and wayfinding signage design

April 29, 2021September 29, 2025

KanPak

105 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Client: Chrisanntha Construction Corporation
Construction Completion: Summer 2021

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Observation and SWPPP inspection.

Project Background

KanPak: Supporting Growth in Aseptic Food Processing
What began as a 20,000-square-foot production facility has grown into a 250,000-square-foot aseptic processing and packaging operation in Penn Yan, NY. Costich Engineering has been a trusted partner since the facility’s inception in 2002, guiding multiple phases of expansion within the Horizon Park Drive Business Park, a Yates County IDA development area.

Comprehensive Engineering Services
Our team provided surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services across every phase of development. From conceptual site designs to final construction documents, Costich delivered functional solutions for utilities, grading, erosion control, vehicular circulation, landscaping, and lighting. Each expansion required careful planning to support KanPak’s growth while maintaining efficient site operations.

Specialized Design Expertise
We prepared detailed engineer’s reports and designs for wastewater treatment systems, oil/water separators, and RPZ backflow prevention. Additional services included ALTA surveys, construction stakeout, observation, and SWPPP inspections. These elements ensured regulatory compliance and long-term functionality for the expanding facility.

A Long-Term Partnership
Over two decades of collaboration, Costich has helped KanPak transform into a leader in aseptic packaging. Today, the company operates 14 acres of office, processing, and warehouse space, reinforcing its national reputation for innovation and customer service.

Key Features

Multi-phase development of a 250,000-square-foot facility
Comprehensive surveying, engineering, and landscape architecture services
Site planning for utilities, grading, and circulation
Wastewater treatment, oil/water separator, and backflow prevention design
ALTA surveys, construction stakeout, and SWPPP inspections
Located in Yates County IDA’s Horizon Park Drive Business Park

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Additional Information

Check out the Costich time-lapse slide show of the construction process:

Check out the latest project cut sheet:

KanPak Project Cut Sheet

January 12, 2021September 29, 2025

WA 30 Wickham Blvd & Greig Street (A Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development REDI Project)

WA 30 Wickham Blvd & Greig Street

A New York State Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development (REDI) Project

Client: Village of Sodus Point, New York
Construction Completion: November 2021

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Project Background

Protecting Sodus Point: Flood Resilience Through REDI Funding
The WA 30 Wickham Boulevard and Greig Street project was developed to address the severe flooding that impacted the Village of Sodus Point in 2017 and 2019 due to rising Lake Ontario water levels. With grant funding from the New York State Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI), Costich Engineering delivered multidisciplinary services to strengthen community resilience while maintaining access to businesses, residences, and waterfront amenities.

Survey, Engineering, and Design Services
Our land survey team provided the detailed boundary, topographic, and utility mapping necessary to guide design and permitting. Civil engineering efforts focused on expanding and upgrading the storm sewer network to function under both normal and high-water conditions. Landscape architecture services were integrated into the overall site plan, supporting the design of walkways, seating areas, and streetscape elements that enhance community use while contributing to flood protection.

Stormwater and Flood Control Improvements
The project introduced new storm sewers that direct runoff and floodwaters to outfalls along Sodus Bay. Under normal conditions, water passes through catch basins, pre-treatment structures, and storm sewers before reaching the bay. During flood events, gravity outfalls are closed, and pumping systems convey water to the bay, ensuring continued functionality.

Community and Environmental Benefits
The improvements reduce flood risks, protect public infrastructure, and sustain access during periods of high water. Green infrastructure elements — such as sumps and erosion control at outfalls — minimize sediment and debris entering Sodus Bay, improving watershed health. In addition, new sidewalks, crosswalks, and the integrated seatwall enhance pedestrian safety and create a more accessible, resilient public space.

Key Features

Funded through NYS Lake Ontario REDI initiative
Multidisciplinary services: survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture
Expanded storm sewer system with pump-supported outfalls
Integrated flood-protection seatwall, sidewalk, and pedestrian links
Green infrastructure for sediment and debris reduction
Pavement, curbs, gutters, and grading improvements for drainage control
Enhanced pedestrian safety and streetscape connectivity

Construction Completion

Construction Progress

Public Engagement Process

Prior Flooding Conditions

Press Release

Newark, NY, March 11, 2024 – New York Sea Grant has announced a “Great Lakes Resilience Case Studies” video series featuring successful green infrastructure and flood resilience projects in three upstate communities.

Sodus Point is the village with the lowest elevation along Lake Ontario’s southern shoreline. Following the high-water event in 2017, the Village of Sodus Point enlisted New York Sea Grant to facilitate a public engagement process that empowered local officials to identify ways to protect the village from future flooding. In the “Sodus Point’s Flood Resilience: A Case Study in Community Strength” video, Sodus Point Mayor Dave McDowell, resident Laurie Hayden, and Sarah Costich of Costich Engineering, Land Surveying & Landscape Architecture share how installing green infrastructure elements, a larger storm sewer system, flood wall, and sand dune have benefited the village.

Learn more at the Sea Grant Website:
https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/on-youtube-upstate-ny-communities-share-resilience-success-stories-in-nysg-video-case-studies-coastal-community-development-program-news

Additional Information

To learn more on this project and to stay up to date on the project status, visit the Village of Sodus Point Website and sign up for the newsletter:
https://soduspoint.info/

Learn more about NYS Lake Ontario REDI projects visit:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/lake-ontario-resiliency-and-economic-development-initiative-redi

Governor Cuomo Announces Ground Breaking:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-groundbreaking-758-million-resiliency-project-sodus-point

6/9/2021 WA 30 Project Clarifications:
https://soduspoint.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WA-30-Project-Clarifications.pdf

Check back for updates as construction progresses and follow our social media posts for live updates!

August 24, 2020September 29, 2025

McQuaid Jesuit High School Outdoor Commons

1800 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Client: McQuaid Jesuit High School
Construction Completion: 2017

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Master Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Municipal Approvals, SEQR, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Project Background

McQuaid Jesuit Outdoor Commons: Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
The McQuaid Jesuit High School Outdoor Commons transforms underutilized space into a dynamic plaza for learning, dining, and social interaction. Completed in 2017 as part of a larger campus master planning effort, the project mirrors the school’s indoor commons and cafeteria, extending their functions into a thoughtfully designed outdoor environment.

Survey, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture Services
Costich Engineering provided comprehensive services beginning with detailed land surveying to guide site planning. Civil engineering addressed grading, drainage, and circulation improvements, ensuring functionality across the sloped site. Landscape architecture shaped the commons into a student-focused gathering space with walkways, seating areas, and outdoor classrooms that connect seamlessly to adjacent indoor spaces and the athletic complex.

Responsive Campus Design
The design reflects a responsive approach — aligning outdoor uses with the school’s existing architecture while solving practical site challenges. The result is a commons that not only enhances student life but also improves pedestrian circulation and strengthens connectivity across campus.

Key Features

Outdoor commons designed as an extension of indoor cafeteria and student areas
Comprehensive survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services
Enhanced pedestrian circulation linking academic buildings to athletic complex
Outdoor classrooms and dining spaces supporting flexible campus use
Part of broader master planning efforts for McQuaid Jesuit High School

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Additional Information

To learn more about the architectural expansion piece of this project, follow this link to SWBR Architects website:
https://www.swbr.com/design/mcquaid-stem-addition/

August 24, 2020September 29, 2025

Finger Lakes Welcome Center

Finger Lakes Welcome Center

35 Lake Front Drive, Geneva, NY 14456

Client: City of Geneva, New York
Construction Completion: Summer 2018

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Project Background

Finger Lakes Welcome Center: A Gateway to the Region
The Finger Lakes Welcome Center, completed in 2018, represents a major New York State-funded redevelopment of Geneva’s existing visitor center at the north end of Seneca Lake. Designed to serve as both a hub for travelers and a showcase for regional culture, the site provides amenities operated by the New York Kitchen — Taste NY Market, highlighting locally sourced food and beverages.

Survey, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture Services
Costich Engineering provided comprehensive services including boundary and topographic survey, civil site engineering, and landscape architecture. Our team delivered site and landscape design details, grading and utility upgrades, lighting improvements, and construction documentation that integrated seamlessly with architectural elements and community programming needs.

Enhancing Community and Visitor Experience
The redeveloped center offers multiple new site amenities including a playground, expansive patios, a fountain, and electric vehicle parking. Together, these features create a vibrant, family-friendly environment while strengthening Geneva’s position as a gateway destination for the Finger Lakes region.

Key Features

Comprehensive land survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services
Playground, patios, fountain, and EV charging stations
Site and landscape design supporting community use and tourism
Utility and lighting upgrades integrated with site amenities
Celebrated as a new regional gateway along Seneca Lake