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Update on the state of the temple!
Apr. 6th, 2013 07:12 pmUpdate on the state of the temple!
FAQ: Would it be more cost effective to just move?
Jetsunma: We have paid the land off. The Temple needs mandatory remodeling within a short amount of time. Stinks, our county won't give us a break.
(I'll add -- this is over 65 acres of land that's paid in full, including the wildlife refuge. And, it's a little hard to move 35' concrete stupas):
My dad: The building sounds decrepit.
Me: Actually, it's beautiful. We've just put in new windows and reframed the 17th century stained glass. As per the update link, most of the costs have to do with meeting the Use & Occupancy codes. So the costs and changes are things like determining the water table (it costs $115 to dig a hole? And the county might require a lot of holes for this test? Can't diggers just volunteer?).
The details:
( Update on Temple Renovation )
FAQ: Would it be more cost effective to just move?
Jetsunma: We have paid the land off. The Temple needs mandatory remodeling within a short amount of time. Stinks, our county won't give us a break.
(I'll add -- this is over 65 acres of land that's paid in full, including the wildlife refuge. And, it's a little hard to move 35' concrete stupas):
My dad: The building sounds decrepit.
Me: Actually, it's beautiful. We've just put in new windows and reframed the 17th century stained glass. As per the update link, most of the costs have to do with meeting the Use & Occupancy codes. So the costs and changes are things like determining the water table (it costs $115 to dig a hole? And the county might require a lot of holes for this test? Can't diggers just volunteer?).
The details:
( Update on Temple Renovation )