Hawks Public House, a respected restaurant located near Alhambra Blvd and Stockton Blvd, had long envisioned creating a modern and inviting outdoor dining experience. However, the project faced a significant setback: multiple designers and contractors attempted to secure city approval over several years, yet none succeeded in pushing the plans through. The patio renovation remained stalled due to permitting challenges, compliance issues, and incomplete design revisions.

When the project was taken on, the goal was clear: to resolve the permitting roadblocks, revise the plans to meet all city requirements, and oversee the entire construction. What began as a need for approval and updates ultimately evolved into a complete commercial patio transformation with upgraded hardscaping, custom-built features, enhanced lighting, and a refreshed landscape layout. Over six months, the outdoor area was reimagined into a functional, attractive, and city-compliant dining space tailored for the restaurant’s guests.

Background & Client Vision:

The Hawks family wanted an outdoor patio that reflected the quality and atmosphere of their restaurant. Their existing setup was outdated, underutilized, and restricted by years of halted progress. They needed a team capable of navigating municipal processes, resolving design discrepancies, and overseeing construction.

Initially, the primary objective was to secure full approval from the City of Sacramento. After reviewing the existing plans, several compliance gaps required attention, including structural revisions, irrigation updates, and lighting code requirements. Once the revised plans were approved, the client expanded the vision to include:

• A new color-infused broom-finish concrete patio
• A custom water feature with stucco wall, basin, tile, electrical, and scuppers
• A modern fire feature with a gas line, burner, tempered glass guard, and electric start
• A CMU stucco wall with a floating redwood bench
• Custom iron fencing, two gates, and black paint with redwood slats
• A WUCOLS-approved irrigation system
• Commercial-grade LED lighting
• Updated drainage, premium soil, trees, shrubs, and bark installation
  

Each of these enhancements contributed to a polished, functional outdoor space that aligned with the restaurant’s brand and long-term needs.

Scope of Services Provided:

Landscape Design Revision & City Compliance:

• Conducted a full review of previous submittals to identify compliance gaps
• Updated all designs and plans to meet city requirements
• Coordinated directly with city officials, engineers, and inspectors
• Managed all permitting, resubmittals, and required inspections
  

Construction Management:

• Oversaw the entire project from start to finish, ensuring timelines, quality, and compliance standards were met
• Managed subcontractors, schedules, and material deliveries
• Ensured seamless communication between all teams involved
  

Demolition & Site Preparation:

• Removed existing wood trellis, pillars, patio concrete, and grading
• Excavated new footings for the patio structure
• Prepared the site for new construction, ensuring stability and compliance
  

Concrete Patio Installation:

• Formed and poured a new concrete patio with broom finish and integrated color
• Ensured durability, proper drainage, and a polished appearance
  

Water Feature Installation:

• Constructed a stucco wall, basin, and tile installation
• Installed scuppers and electrical connections for full functionality
  

Fire Feature Installation:

• Installed gas line, burner, tempered glass guard, and electric start system
• Integrated fire feature seamlessly into the patio design
  

Structural & Hardscape Enhancements:

• Built a CMU stucco wall with a floating redwood bench
• Installed custom iron fencing with two gates, black paint, and B-grade redwood slats
• Ensured all structures met commercial-grade standards for durability and aesthetics
  

Irrigation, Soil & Drainage:

• Installed WUCOLS-approved point-source drip irrigation system
• Added area drains to landscaped shrub beds as needed
• Installed up to 5 cubic yards of premium planter mix for planting beds
  

Lighting & Electrical Setup:

• Installed transformer, wiring, electrical outlets, and 15 commercial-grade LED fixtures and bulbs
• Ensured safe, efficient, and visually appealing lighting throughout the patio
  

Tree, Plant & Finishing Touches:

• Planted 2-10 gallon citrus trees, 9-5 gallon shrubs, and 74-1 gallon plants
• Spread 5 cubic yards of walk-on bark in landscaped beds
• Applied pre-emergent to all shrub beds after bark/mulch installation
  

Final Inspection & Project Closeout:

• Scheduled and passed all required inspections
• Completed a final walkthrough with the client
• Delivered a fully completed, city-compliant, and functional commercial patio ready for use