Civil Engineering Project Overview

The Union Hill Medical Building is a 7.49-acre commercial development located in Canton, Georgia, one of the fastest-growing areas in Cherokee County, Georgia. Originally zoned and utilized as an outdoor storage facility, the property required complete civil engineering redevelopment to transform it into a high-performing 20,000 square foot medical office building serving the expanding Union Hill corridor.

This project demonstrates how strategic land development, site engineering, and stormwater infrastructure planning can reposition underutilized commercial property into a long-term community asset.

Existing Conditions & Due Diligence

The 7.49-acre parcel was previously configured for outdoor storage — a low-density, low-infrastructure use. Converting this site into a modern medical office development required:

• Full civil site redesign
• New grading and earthwork strategy
• Stormwater management system design
• Evaluating property prior to pre-purchase to ensure no risk to customers
• Utility coordination and infrastructure upgrades
• Traffic circulation and parking layout optimization
• Compliance with City and County architectural and zoning requirements

From a due diligence standpoint, early evaluation of cut/fill ratios, stormwater detention requirements, and municipal review standards was critical to protecting project feasibility and financial performance.

Engineering & Development Scope

Mack Engineering provided full-service civil engineering and land development services for the entire 7.49 acres to accommodate a 20,000 SF medical office facility.

Key Engineering Components

• Complete site grading plan to convert storage yard elevations into a buildable commercial pad
• Engineered stormwater management systems in compliance with local watershed regulations
• Utility design and coordination for domestic water, fire protection, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage
• ADA-compliant access and parking layout
• Construction documentation and municipal permitting

The redevelopment required thoughtful balancing of:

• Building footprint
• Parking count requirements for medical use
• Drive aisle geometry
• Emergency vehicle access
• Long-term drainage performance

Medical office projects require higher parking ratios and more stringent access standards than typical commercial buildings, making early engineering coordination essential.

Strategic Location: Growth in Union Hill

Union Hill is one of the most rapidly developing corridors in Canton, Georgia, driven by residential expansion, new retail centers, and infrastructure improvements throughout Cherokee County, Georgia.

With significant nearby residential growth, the insertion of a medical office building was both strategic and necessary. The surrounding development created immediate demand for:

• General Practitioners
• Dentists
• Orthodontists
• Physicians
• Pediatricians

Rather than forcing residents to travel toward larger metro areas, this facility strengthens local healthcare accessibility and supports long-term community infrastructure.

Architectural & Municipal Compliance

Medical developments in Cherokee County must meet strict architectural and zoning standards. The project required coordination with local planning authorities to ensure:

• Building massing met corridor standards
• Exterior architecture aligned with municipal design requirements
• Landscape buffers preserved aesthetic continuity
• Stormwater quality met Georgia EPD guidelines

Maintaining compliance while maximizing building efficiency is a core component of successful commercial site development in Canton, GA.

Project Impact

The Union Hill Medical Building represents a strategic repositioning of land:

Before: Outdoor storage yard
After: 20,000 SF healthcare facility supporting a growing residential base

From a civil engineering standpoint, the project highlights:

• Adaptive land use redevelopment
• Full-site engineering on 7.49 acres
• Integrated stormwater and utility planning
• High-demand medical office infrastructure
• Long-term community benefit

As Canton continues expanding, projects like this demonstrate how thoughtful civil engineering, land planning, and commercial development strategy can convert underutilized properties into sustainable, revenue-producing assets that directly serve the community.