Thanks Bob. I added a question #5, any thoughts on this?
#1 I don't see this as being a problem, assuming that you expect the menu to be horizontal.
Yeah, the Gantry system should make this one easy.
#2 .css is your friend.

That's about what I figured. 
#3 I'm not sure what controls that you are referring to, however if it is a module it can be placed where needed.
The CONTROLS I'm referring to is the Tachyon module position. I think this must be done by editing the template html.
http://demo.rockettheme.com/feb11/images/stories/demo/general/position-3.jpg
#4 I'm not sure about that, but I would certainly think that would be doable.
This is a must.I don't work for RT, so take my advice at face value.
Thanks, homie!