Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists
We moved into our new building and had Our first service on
Sunday, June 1, 2008. On
September 25, 2006 our building plans suffered a serious setback when the Citrus
County zoning commission turned down our request for a variance to build a
church on residential property. This was completely unexpected as we had been
assured by our contractor as well as some county people that it was going to be
only a formality to be approved. On top of that, we found we could
not obtain bank financing Since that
time, much has happened. We found a piece of commercially zoned land in Citrus Springs,
on route US41, just West of the junction with route 491. This is an excellent
property and is well situated.
Some of
our members decided to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) where in members and
friends could invest for a return of 6%.On August 19, 2007, the congregation voted to buy the
property, accept the LLC as mortgagee, and to proceed with
building.
The new building is wonderful! The acoustics in the
main hall are excellent. The kitchen is a joy to work in.
The LLC was fully subscribed.
After much red tape,
the building permit was obtained on February 10, 2008.
Ground was broken and
the building process went on at great speed.
At last a new home!