Hello again, everyone! I have just been reminded about some additional temple-related developments, this time for the Durban South Africa Temple, where that edifice is being prepared for its wall panels, and where a retaining wall is being built behind missionary housing. Roof work continues for both the temple and the missionary housing facility.
In other temple news, tomorrow, the planning and zoning commission for the city of Pocatello will host a presentation by those developing the residential area and also an engineering firm representing the Church, for the purpose of proposing how the land will be subdivided. If approved, that will serve as an official confirmation that the Church intends to build the Pocatello Idaho Temple as part of that development. I will post the results of that at some point tomorrow once I learn of them.
Aside from these things, there has been no other temple progress to note for now. That does it for this post. Any comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Developments Reported on the Durban South Africa Temple/Zoning Plan Set to Be Proposed for the Pocatello Idaho Temple
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The Pocatello subdivision being proposed doesn't determine the use for the Church-owned property. Of course, it seems likely that it is being prepared for the temple, but it could be used for softball fields or some other Church use. The subdivision divides up the Church-owned property and developer-owned property into surveyed lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear the proposal and make a staff recommendation to the City Council. The subdivision is considered approved once it goes through the City Council approval process over the next couple of months.
ReplyDeleteFair point, Rick. Thanks for that disclaimer. As I have tried to be careful in observing, until the Brethren make it official (however that happens), the site where any temple could be built is up for argument and debate. And I admit that I wasn't certain how that side of things works. I have never worked for any city or government, and I may never do so. As one who does, I appreciate your insight into what that process involves. What I should have said is that the decision of the commission may bring the temple one step closer to its actual location. In addition to governmental regulations, the where, when and how of temple sites is always up to the Brethren or those authorized to represent them to determine if and when anything officially is announced. We may or may not be one step closer to that for Pocatello later today. It will be interesting to see what happens there. Thanks, Rick!
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