Author: Unitarian Universalists

Notes from the Building Team – October 2018

On Monday, Sept. 10th, the Town of Southold Planning Board approved our plans.  We submitted all the Planning Board permit drawings (Site Plan, Grading & Drainage Plan, Landscaping Plan, and Lighting Plan), as well as the preparation of application forms, and the Long Form Environmental Assessment.  All of this was requested/required by the Town of Southold Planning Board.  It took an enormous … Continue reading Notes from the Building Team – October 2018

Notes from the Building Team – September 2018

Signed, Sealed and Hand-Delivered… all the documents/drawings requested by the Town Planning Department were re-filed at Planning, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2018.  (Planning Department Application was originally submitted in November 2017.) Our architect, Peter Marren, and builder, Eugene Burger, are working together on the updated, comprehensive cost estimates.  The Building Team (BT) and Board will review the new estimated costs … Continue reading Notes from the Building Team – September 2018

Notes from the Building Team – August 2018

We are… Awaiting Planning Board final approval. Working with Burger Construction on updated cost estimates (not the final costs). Resolving final matters before moving ahead with final Construction Documents to build our new church. Irene Stewart, Building Team Chair

Notes from the Building Team – July 2018

Just to mention a few things that are (currently) happening… After a 7-month delay, the Town of Southold Planning Board has issued a list of additional requirements they need before we can meet with the Planning Board members. A 4-page report of technical information/site plan drawings will include:  (outside) lighting design, landscape/topography design, a storm water plan, and a parking … Continue reading Notes from the Building Team – July 2018

June 2018

As I write this, we are remembering our loved ones and friends who have served to defend our country and those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce … Continue reading June 2018

Notes from the Building Team – May 2018

We (Architect and Building Team) have moved forward, while awaiting the “go ahead” from the Planning Department of the Town of Southold.* Drawings and 3-D architectural models and other information have been shared with the Board and the membership (at Board meetings and at the informational membership meeting on Feb. 28, 2018). On behalf of the … Continue reading Notes from the Building Team – May 2018

May 2018

Happy Spring – finally!  I am writing this column on Earth Day.  The theme of this Earth Day is “End Plastic Pollution!”  It is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.  We celebrated at our church service this morning with story and song.  I brought in seeds from my gardens and gave them to whomever had garden … Continue reading May 2018