Episode 94 – CEQA Streamlining with Tim Kihm & Brian Rupp of Qtative Development Solutions (Part 2)
Episode 94 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast is part 2 of the two-part Qtative Development Solutions series, Carter continues his conversation with Tim Kihm and Brian Rupp as they explore the practical implications of SB 330, RHNA-driven rezoning, jurisdictional behavior, and the steps developers can take to reduce entitlement risk. Tim and Brian explain why SB 330 has become one of the most important protections for builders in California and how preliminary application vesting, objective standards, and the five-hearing cap are helping stabilize schedules and avoid costly drift.
They also discuss how jurisdictions are adapting to recent legislation, how RHNA has influenced where cities are willing to approve housing, and how Qtative’s grading review process led by Scott Emery is saving clients significant money by eliminating unnecessary earthwork. The episode closes with a lightning round where Tim and Brian share one major risk developers should watch and one opportunity worth pursuing in the current entitlement climate.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How jurisdictions across California are responding to AB 130, SB 131, and the new entitlement timelines.
- Why SB 330 is one of the most valuable tools available to builders and how to use it effectively.
- How vesting and the five-hearing cap help reduce schedule risk and create predictability.
- How RHNA has shaped rezoning patterns and created new entitlement opportunities.
- The most common pitfalls under SB 330 and how to avoid them.
- How Qtative’s grading review process is saving clients millions of dollars in unnecessary earthwork.
- One danger to watch in the current entitlement environment.
- One opportunity developers should pursue as statewide reforms continue to evolve.
Show Notes:
Tim Kihm
E – Tkihm@qtative.com
Brian Rupp
C – (949) 302-4668
E – Brupp@qtative.com
Scott Emery
E – Semery@qtative.com
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