River Ridge approves gatehouse redesign, signs master plan and subconsultant authorization

The River Ridge Board authorized Bowman to retain RG Architects, P.A. as a subconsultant to redesign two gatehouses, a project described as cosmetic improvements rather than demolition. The Board discussed removing and redesigning the main gate, citing repeated vehicle strikes (the low clearance gate had been hit 12 times this year). Design and permitting were estimated to take 12–18 months; the Board agreed to book the $62,500 fee as an up-front deferred cost to be reimbursed when the CDD issues financing and construction begins (anticipated 2026).