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Bridal Theater renovation moves to plan check; city could publish bid in May
Summary
Architects told the City Council the Bridal Theater renovation plans were submitted for permit review, with a two-round plan-check anticipated, a projected mid‑May bid and potential construction start in summer pending final cost estimates and historic review.
Andrew Goodwin of Andrew Goodwin Designs gave the City Council a status update on the Bridal Theater renovation on Feb. 25, saying the project was submitted for plan check that day and is now in the permit-review process. Goodwin said staff expect a plan-check period of approximately two months, with final responses due by April 24; the design team will then prepare bid documents for publication in mid‑May and anticipates a potential award in June, with construction to begin in summer if schedule and budget align.
Goodwin described the renovation as a restoration and modernization of the existing theater marquee and interior, including new projection and lighting equipment, HVAC, restrooms and historically respectful interior finishes. The project also includes a single‑story rear addition with community-theater support spaces: two classrooms, a green room and support/storage areas, plus an enclosed outdoor amphitheater and a front plaza. He said the main theater seating is “around 200 seats” (his recollection from the plans) and that the two classrooms could hold roughly 50 and 30 people, respectively, using movable seating.
The design team noted the building is on the historic registry and that the project is undergoing the required historic review. Goodwin said the roof will be replaced, rooftop equipment will be screened, the rear building will be sound‑insulated to allow both front and rear spaces to be used simultaneously, and that required ADA spaces and electric‑vehicle parking will be provided to meet current code.
Council members asked about the plan‑check rounds, bidding timelines and potential cost‑estimate challenges. Goodwin said the team typically expects two rounds of plan check and will supply final responses in the first round where possible; he said the final cost estimate was still being completed by the city’s estimator. No action was taken by the council; the presentation was informational and staff said they would return with cost details at a later meeting.
