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River Ridge board authorizes RG Architects and Bowman to move forward on gatehouse redesign and signage program
Summary
The board approved authorizations to retain RG Architects as a Bowman subconsultant for a $62,500 redesign of two gatehouses (booked as reimbursable pending financing), and approved Bowman Consulting’s landscape architecture proposal to replace monuments and master signage across Pelican Sound.
The River Ridge board authorized Bowman to retain RG Architects, P.A. as a subconsultant to redesign two gatehouses and approved Bowman Consulting Group’s landscape architecture proposal to replace neighborhood monuments and master signage.
Eric Long presented RG’s fee proposal and said the gatehouses will receive a "facelift" rather than demolition; the main gate will be redesigned because low clearance has led to repeated impacts. The board discussed zoning, elevation certificates, plan availability and a construction timetable; design and permitting were estimated at 12 to 18 months. The board agreed to book the $62,500 expenditure as a reimbursable deferred cost to be invoiced to the CDD when financing is issued, and favored subcontracting under Bowman for expediency.
On motion by Mr. Blumenthal, seconded by Mr. Mountford, the Board authorized Bowman to retain RG as a subconsultant and authorized the Chair to execute documents after review by District Counsel and the District Manager. The Board also approved Bowman Consulting Group’s proposal for the Pelican Sound master signage program; neighborhood monument replacement costs are to be charged to Pelican Sound replacement reserves.
Why it matters: The gatehouse and signage work are visible capital projects that affect community aesthetics, traffic clearance and long-term maintenance. The financing approach (reimbursable/deferred cost) means the CDD will start design work before construction financing is finalized.
Next steps: Mr. Long will lead the projects, Mr. Blumenthal will serve as Board liaison, and staff will circulate designs to neighborhoods when appropriate.
