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River Ridge CDD approves redesign of gatehouses and master signage program
Summary
The CDD authorized Bowman to retain RG Architects as a subconsultant for redesign of two gatehouses and approved a community-wide master signage/monument program; the board agreed to book $62,500 as an up-front reimbursable design cost and to start design/permitting over the next 12–18 months.
The River Ridge Community Development District on Oct. 22 authorized Bowman Consulting to retain RG Architects, P.A. as a subconsultant to redesign two gatehouses and approved a separate master signage program to replace monuments throughout Pelican Sound.
Eric Long presented the RG Architects fee proposal and said the gatehouses will receive a "facelift," not demolition. The board discussed zoning, elevation certificates, potential subcontracting through Bowman, and a proposed approach to book the $62,500 design cost as an up-front deferred expense to be invoiced to the CDD when project financing is issued. Mr. Krebs noted a new elevation certificate will likely be required and that his firm may have original construction drawings if available.
Board members agreed that coordinating monument design across neighborhoods is important; Bowman’s landscape-architecture proposal covers replacement of foam and stone monuments with relocation of some signs where needed. On motions recorded in the minutes, the board unanimously authorized Bowman to retain RG as a subconsultant and separately approved Bowman’s Pelican Sound Master Signage Program proposal.
Mr. Long said he will lead gatehouse projects and Mr. Blumenthal will serve as the board liaison for communications and monthly updates. Design and permitting were estimated to take 12 to 18 months, and staff said work would be sequenced to allow construction to begin after financing is issued in 2026.
