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West Henrietta Road Delta Sonic Car Wash

Delta Sonic West Henrietta carwash facility showing redesigned circulation, landscape plantings with ornamental grasses, and improved sight lines at sunset.

West Henrietta Road Delta Sonic Car Wash

2970 West Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

Client: Benderson Development
Construction Completion: Summer 2026

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

 

Improving Site Circulation and Regulatory Compliance at a High-Traffic Intersection

Benderson Development faced a persistent operational challenge at the Delta Sonic carwash facility at 2970 West Henrietta Road in Rochester, New York. The site suffered from entry conflicts, constrained parking flow, and sight line obstructions that created friction during operations and contributed to congestion at the busy West Henrietta and Mount Hope intersection. The problem wasn’t just about moving cars through the property more efficiently. It was about reducing pressure on a major neighborhood intersection and improving the facility’s ability to serve customers without creating bottlenecks.

Integrated Design Across Disciplines

Costich’s approach required civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture to work as a single team, not separate disciplines. The civil engineers redesigned the site circulation, reconfigured drive lanes, and adjusted grading to eliminate entry conflicts and improve sight lines at critical decision points. The surveyors provided precise stakeouts and as-built documentation throughout construction to ensure the design intent was executed in the field. The landscape team positioned plantings strategically to enhance visibility without sacrificing site character.

Parallel to circulation redesign, Costich integrated stormwater management directly into the site geometry. Rather than adding detention ponds or surface features as afterthoughts, the team designed underground detention systems, rainwater collection infrastructure, and bio-retention areas that worked within the new circulation pattern. This integration meant the site could improve operationally while meeting NYSDEC compliance requirements without requiring additional land or creating visual clutter.

Regulatory Coordination

A project of this scope required Costich to navigate submissions and approvals across multiple agencies with overlapping jurisdictions: the Monroe County Water Authority for backflow prevention and water main certification, the Monroe County Department of Health for sanitary and potable water systems, the New York State Department of Transportation for road entrance permits and ongoing inspections, and the Town of Henrietta for site plan modifications under the Mixed-Use Redevelopment Area Overlay District.

Costich maintained continuous SWPPP compliance throughout construction, conducting regular inspections and producing detailed reports to ensure that site work itself did not create environmental risk. Managing these parallel approval processes required coordination, documentation, and the ability to respond quickly to agency comments without derailing the overall timeline.

Outcomes

Site plan approval was granted in October 2024. Construction proceeded through late 2024 and into 2026, with the facility operational as of June 2026. The improvements have proven significant. Traffic flow within the property is measurably better, reducing the time vehicles spend navigating entry, parking, and exit sequences. More importantly, the improved site circulation has reduced congestion at the West Henrietta and Mount Hope intersection itself. The surrounding commercial area benefits from a facility that no longer creates bottlenecks during peak periods.

This project demonstrates Costich’s ongoing partnership with Benderson Development and Delta Sonic. It also illustrates how coordinated site engineering solves multiple problems simultaneously: operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and neighborhood impact.

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Additional Information

Learn more about this project by going to the Town of Henrietta website: 
Delta Sonic Carwash Modification | Henrietta NY

 

Learn more about this project by going to Delta Sonic’s website: 
Car Wash, Oil Change & Auto Detailing in Henrietta, NY | Delta Sonic

 

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Sydor Optics 40 Jetview Drive Production Facility

Sydor Optics – 40 Jetview Drive Production Facility

40 Jetview Drive, Chili, NY 14624

Site is Approximately 27.066 +/- Acres of Which 20+/- Acres Will Be Disturbed By Construction

Client: Sydor Optics
Construction Completion: ongoing

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

 

Project Background

Sydor Optics is one of Rochester’s most recognized precision manufacturers, supplying flat optical components to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries worldwide. When the company moved forward with plans for a new 100,000-square-foot production facility in Chili, New York, they needed a civil engineering partner who could manage the full scope of design, environmental review, and municipal approvals.

Costich Engineering delivered that scope from the ground up.

The new facility at 40 Jetview Drive sits across the street from Sydor’s existing campus at 31 Jetview Drive and will double the company’s current manufacturing footprint. The project is currently under construction, with earthwork underway and completion targeted for 2027.

What Costich Did

Site work for a project of this scale requires coordination across multiple agencies, tight sequencing of approvals, and design that accounts for real site constraints. The Costich team handled all of it.

On the civil side, the work included full site development plans covering grading and erosion control, utility layout, stormwater management, pavement design, and site profiles. A new dedicated access road, Sydor Way, was established off Jetview Drive as part of a subdivision of the remaining parcel into three lots. Stormwater infrastructure was designed on the east side of the site, consistent with the property’s natural drainage pattern, and supported by a SWPPP and Notice of Intent filed with the NYSDEC.

On the approvals side, Costich prepared and submitted the Full Environmental Assessment Form for SEQRA review, coordinated submissions to the Greater Chili Outside Sewer District, Monroe County Water Authority, and Monroe County Department of Health, and secured Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals approvals through the Town of Chili.

Landscape architecture services included schematic design options with supporting precedent materials, with outdoor gathering space incorporated near the building’s office and conference areas.

Construction administration is ongoing, including NYSDEC-required SWPPP inspections, watermain certification, and letter of credit draw requests.

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Additional Information

Learn more about this project by clicking here: 
Sydor Optics acquisition fuels growth before new Rochester facility

Learn more about this project by clicking here: 
Company | Sydor Optics

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XC International at Rochester International Commerce Center

Exterior view of the XC International facility under construction in Chili, New York, showing the main building, unfinished entry structure, and surrounding site conditions near the stormwater management area.

XC International

Rochester International Commerce Center, Chili, NY

Client: XC International, LLC
Construction Completion: Spring 2026

Project Services: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Site Planning, Landscape Architecture, Permitting and Approval Coordination, SWPPP Support, Construction Administration

Project Background

The XC International project at Lot A-R103 within the Rochester International Commerce Center represents an important investment in the company’s continued growth and long-term operational future in the Rochester region.

Costich Engineering has supported the project through multiple phases of development, providing land surveying, civil engineering, site planning, landscape architecture, permitting coordination, and construction-phase support. Working across disciplines helps create continuity from early site planning through final completion and positions the project to move efficiently toward occupancy.

Now in the final stages of construction, the new facility is nearing completion as XC International prepares for move-in this spring. Projects like this do more than deliver a finished building. They create the infrastructure a business needs to support daily operations, strengthen long-term functionality, and establish a space aligned with the needs of the company as it moves forward.

For Costich, projects of this kind reflect the value of coordinated site development from concept through closeout. By bringing together technical services across the life of a project, our role is to help deliver sites that are practical, well-planned, and built to support long-term success.

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Costich Engineering Named 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award Honoree

Costich Engineering Named 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award Honoree

ROCHESTER, NY (March 17, 2026) Costich Engineering, Land Surveying & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C. is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award honoree, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned minority- and woman-owned business enterprises in the Finger Lakes Region. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will reveal the second annual MWBE Award rankings at the MWBE Awards celebration on Thursday, June 11, in downtown Rochester.

Sarah Costich, President and CEO of Costich Engineering, said, “We are honored to be recognized by Greater Rochester Chamber as a 2026 MWBE Award honoree. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients, and the strong relationships that have supported our growth over the years. As a Rochester-based firm, it is especially meaningful to be recognized within the regional business community we are proud to serve. Our continued growth has been driven by a commitment to high-quality work, responsive service, and a collaborative approach that helps our clients and communities move forward.”

To be eligible for the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards program, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in the nine-county Greater Rochester region, have a minimum of $250,000 in revenue in each of the three most recent fiscal years, and have a minimum of 51% ownership, operation, and control by minorities and/or women.

Bob Duffy, President and CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, said, “Congratulations to Costich Engineering for earning their spot as a 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award honoree. As one of the fastest growing MWBEs, this honor showcases its role in shaping our regional community and building a better community for us all. This year’s list of MWBE Award honorees is a diverse assortment of companies that continue to innovate and drive our region forward. Collectively, these organizations create thousands of jobs and add close to $450 million in revenue. We look forward to celebrating together in June and connecting to propel future growth and opportunity.”

Costich Engineering, Land Surveying & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C. is a third-generation, WBE-certified multidisciplinary firm based in Rochester, New York. The firm provides civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental services to public- and private-sector clients throughout the Greater Rochester region and beyond. With a reputation for technical excellence, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships, Costich Engineering supports projects that strengthen infrastructure, guide development, and enhance communities across Western New York.

About Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is the nine-county Finger Lakes Region’s one-stop shop for business support, influence, and community connection. Rooted in advocacy, compliance, talent, and belonging, our organization combines an unmatched depth and breadth of business support with the agility and dedication to turn possibility into progress and accelerate opportunity and action. We’re committed to providing our 1,300+ members the connections, resources, and influence they need to move business forward, faster. Here, you’re in good company.

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Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union Ridge Road

Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union

715 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580

Client: Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union
Construction Completion: Construction underway

Project Services: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Site Planning, Accessibility Coordination, Utility Coordination, Landscaping Plan Development, Permitting and Approval Coordination

Project Background

Costich Engineering is providing surveying and civil engineering services for the new Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union branch development at 715 Ridge Road in Webster.

Our work on the project has included early ALTA/NSPS survey support and ongoing site civil coordination as the project has moved into development. That work has involved site planning, grading, utilities, accessibility, landscaping, and permitting coordination, all of which play a role in moving a commercial site from due diligence into construction.

Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union officially broke ground on the new Webster office in December 2025. Public coverage of the project notes that the new branch is being developed as a permanent location in Webster, with construction projected to be completed in fall 2026.

Projects like this reflect the kind of multidisciplinary support our team provides throughout the site development process. From survey and existing conditions documentation through civil engineering coordination and permitting, our role is to help establish the technical foundation needed to move a project forward.

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McAlpin Industries

McAlpin Industries Manufacturing Expansion in Webster NY

Publishers Parkway and Hard Road, Webster, NY

Client: McAlpin Industries Inc.
Construction Completion: 2030

Project Services: Civil engineering, grading, utilities, stormwater design, landscape architecture, permitting support, and site plan coordination for phased construction of a large manufacturing warehouse facility

Project Background

Costich Engineering provided civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for a phased manufacturing and warehouse expansion for McAlpin Industries in the Town of Webster, Monroe County, New York.

The project involves the development of a new 300,000-square-foot light manufacturing and warehouse facility on a 25.65-acre site located along Publishers Parkway and Hard Road. Construction is planned in multiple phases, beginning with an initial 120,000-square-foot building, with future expansion anticipated through 2030.

McAlpin Industries, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Rochester, provides advanced manufacturing services including robotic welding, machining, tooling, welding, and stamping. The Webster facility is intended to support long-term operational growth while maintaining proximity to the company’s regional workforce and supply chain.

Costich Engineering's Role

Costich Engineering served as the project’s civil engineering consultant, providing comprehensive site development services from initial planning through final site plan approval.

Our scope included:

  • Civil engineering design and construction documents

  • Site layout, grading, and drainage design

  • Stormwater management and SWPPP coordination

  • Utility planning and infrastructure design

  • Landscape architecture design for buffers and site features

  • Land surveying and boundary control

  • Coordination with Town of Webster staff, the Planning Board, and reviewing agencies

Project Challenges

The site presented several planning and regulatory challenges. The property had previously been proposed for residential development, requiring a complete re-evaluation of site layout, access, utilities, and environmental controls to support industrial use.

Key challenges included:

  • Designing infrastructure to support a large-scale industrial facility while allowing for phased construction

  • Meeting Town of Webster zoning and OP Core Area North district requirements

  • Coordinating stormwater management for a significant area of site disturbance

  • Integrating truck access, employee parking, and loading dock circulation safely and efficiently

  • Addressing Planning Board conditions tied to drainage, lighting, signage, landscaping, and buffering

Engineering Solutions

Costich Engineering developed a phased site plan that balanced McAlpin’s operational needs with municipal requirements and long-term flexibility.

The civil design established:

  • A site grading plan that accommodated large building footprints while maintaining positive drainage

  • On-site stormwater management facilities designed to meet local and state standards

  • Utility infrastructure sized and located to serve current and future phases

  • Defined truck and employee circulation patterns accessed from Hard Road

  • Landscape and buffering elements designed to mitigate visual impacts and support site functionality

Early coordination with Town staff and reviewers allowed the project to move efficiently through the approval process. Final site plan and special use permit approvals were granted in May 2025, clearing the way for construction to begin on Phase I.

Project Outcomes

  • Final site plan approval and special use permit secured from the Town of Webster

  • Civil design supporting a 300,000-square-foot build-out with phased construction

  • Infrastructure planned to accommodate long-term manufacturing expansion

  • Stormwater and site systems designed for regulatory compliance and operational reliability

The project represents a significant industrial investment in Webster and supports continued growth of advanced manufacturing in Monroe County.

Planning an industrial or manufacturing expansion?

Costich Engineering provides civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for complex site development projects across Rochester and Western New York.

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Additional Information

Learn more about the McAlpin Industries expansion and its regional economic impact:
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/webster/new-mcalpin-facility-in-webster-to-boost-finger-lakes-economy/

Town of Webster official project details and planning materials — https://www.websterny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11568/McAlpin-Industries—Webster

Empire State Development press release on support for McAlpin Industries — https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/press-releases/empire-state-development-announces-support-mcalpin-industries

Rochester Business Journal article on the $23M expansion — https://rochesterbiz.com/mcalpin-industries-plans-23-million-expansion-in-webster-ny/

Update from Lefrois Builders on sitework progress — LeFrois Builders & Developers

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McQuaid Jesuit Fr. Richard Noonan S.J. Field

Aerial view of completed Fr. Richard Noonan S.J. Field synthetic turf renewal at McQuaid Jesuit High School campus Brighton NY

Fr. Richard Noonan S.J. Field – Synthetic Turf Renewal | McQuaid Jesuit

1800 S Clinton Ave, Brighton, NY 14618

Client: McQuaid Jesuit
Construction Completion: Fall 2025

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

 

Project Overview

Costich partnered with McQuaid Jesuit to renew Fr. Richard Noonan S.J. Field with a modern synthetic turf system designed for long-term durability and year-round performance. The project continues our ongoing collaboration with the campus, supporting its Athletic Master Plan that began in 2019.

Our team provided full-service design and documentation — from initial boundary and topographic surveys through final construction observation. The new turf surface enhances playability, improves drainage, and allows McQuaid athletes to stay on the field through Rochester’s variable weather conditions.

Goals and Challenges

• Extend the playable season and reduce downtime after rain and snow
• Improve drainage and grading for safer, more consistent play
• Create a low-maintenance, high-performance field that can support daily use
• Integrate seamlessly with the surrounding campus and circulation routes

Scope of Services

Costich delivered complete in-house services across multiple disciplines.
• Land Surveying to capture existing grades, boundaries, and utilities
• Civil Engineering for grading, sub-base, and stormwater improvements
• Landscape Architecture for circulation, edges, and spectator areas
• Schematic Design through Construction Documents with technical coordination
• Construction Observation and field verification during installation

Design and Execution Highlights

The field renewal introduced a next-generation synthetic turf system designed to withstand heavy use and Rochester’s four-season climate. Costich’s design addressed sub-base stability, drainage performance, and ADA access while maintaining the campus’s visual identity.

The project team worked closely with McQuaid’s athletic staff and turf installer to phase construction around active sports schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to on-campus activities. The result is a surface that looks and performs like natural grass but delivers consistent playability throughout the year.

Outcomes

• Reliable, all-weather play surface that extends the competitive season
• Safer footing and reduced surface maintenance compared to natural grass
• Efficient stormwater management and improved field drainage
• Enhanced aesthetics and functionality for spectators and players alike

Fr. Richard Noonan S.J. Field now serves as a cornerstone of McQuaid Jesuit’s athletics complex, supporting multiple programs and student activities across the school year.

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Additional Information

Learn more about this project by going to the Visit McQuaid Jesuit website: 
Facilities | McQuaid Jesuit

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Town of Penfield – Sidewalk Improvements

Worker smoothing freshly poured concrete sidewalk along Five Mile Line Road in Penfield

Town of Penfield – Sidewalk Improvements

Five Mile Lane Road, Penfield New York

Client: Town of Penfield, New York
Construction Completion: 2025

Project Services: Land Survey, Civil Engineering, Aerial Photography & Imagery Analysis, Mapping, Floodplain Studies, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Project Overview

Costich Engineering partnered with the Town of Penfield to design and construct sidewalk improvements primarily along Five Mile Line Road, with connections into Atlantic Avenue. These enhancements improve pedestrian safety, connectivity, and mobility in a corridor that intersects two key thoroughfares. The project also takes into account local watershed conditions and ensures compatibility with surrounding infrastructure.

Project Services Provided

Costich Engineering delivered a full complement of professional services to support the sidewalk project, including:

  • Land Surveying: topographic and boundary surveys to set grades and alignments

  • Civil Engineering: roadway grading, drainage coordination, and sidewalk structural design

  • Landscape Architecture: selecting plantings and integrating the sidewalk into its surroundings

  • Schematic Design & Design Development: early-phase alignment studies and refinement

  • Construction Documentation & Construction Observation: preparation of plans/specs and field oversight through implementation

Project Highlights

    • Majority of sidewalk work concentrated along Five Mile Line Road, with tie-ins at Atlantic Avenue

    • Phased construction to minimize disruption along key intersection

    • Integration of stormwater and drainage considerations given proximity to Ross Brook watershed

    • Design and construction in compliance with NYSDOT and local standards

Project Background

Sidewalk improvements on going; additional project components (culvert extension and pond expansion) scheduled for later phases.

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Additional Information

Learn more about this project by going to the Town of Penfield project detail page:
https://www.penfield.org/detail_T12_R113.php

Read the Town of Penfield’s news release about the project:
https://www.penfield.org/news_detail_T3_R1347.php

See Monroe County’s announcement on the sidewalk program:
https://www.monroecounty.gov/news-2024-09-25-sidewalk