| CLIENT: | Mad Duck for Estudio Architecture |
| LOCATION: | Fresno, California |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall TI |
Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Estudio Architecture’s client, Mad Duck, a mall tenant improvement in Fresno, California. The project involved revising the wood-look canopy structure and the back-bar wall to eliminate all structure under the floor. This required the resubmittal of several architectural sheets, select structural drawings, and two electrical sheets to the Development and Resource Management Department, Building and Safety Division.
From initial plan intake through final plan check approval, the Permit Place team guided the project through a focused, 58-day permitting timeline. Although this was a standalone project (not part of a broader program rollout), it demanded the same rigor, coordination, and attention to detail that Permit Place applies to complex multi-location programs.
Challenges
Fresno is widely regarded as a difficult jurisdiction to navigate, and the Development and Resource Management Department, Building and Safety Division is known for rigorous plan review and communication hurdles. Coordinating architectural, structural, and electrical revisions—while addressing jurisdictional feedback on a live mall TI—added further complexity.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place relied on its established Due Diligence process to anticipate Fresno’s requirements, clarify submittal standards, and validate scope impacts before resubmittal. Proactive measures included:
- Early coordination with the airport architect
- Close collaboration with city reviewers
- Strategic application planning to bundle the revised architectural, structural, and electrical sheets for a streamlined review
- Ongoing, transparent communication with Estudio Architecture to ensure all drawings responded precisely to city comments
Project Wins
Through coordinated efforts between Permit Place, the airport architect, and the city, Mad Duck achieved plan check approval in just 58 days despite a challenging jurisdiction. The collaboration simplified the elimination of under-floor structure while preserving design intent for the wood-look canopy and back-bar wall. The project underscores how Permit Place’s permit expediting services, proactive communication, and disciplined planning can keep mall TI projects on schedule—even in complex cities like Fresno.