A few town-related updates

We got a letter in the mail yesterday from the town. Apparently, our application is incomplete. Ugh. Fortunately, it is a small matter and easily remedied. The town is requiring the signatures of the current land owners that they give their permission to build on their land. This step is necessary as we haven't purchased the land yet. Since our case is a bit strange, we won't purchase any land until we are approved to build. So, we have to get my in-law's approval. We also have to set up a meeting with the owners of the building lot (you know, the parents of Joern's friend). Fortunately, my in-laws are back from Mallorca, and Joern's friends parents are pretty easy to deal with. Hopefully, we'll complete this step over the weekend.

Second news item- my in-laws received their letter from the town requesting their approval of our building. This is the special letter that all of our neighbors will receive (5 in total.) It explains that we have sent in an application to build, and explains briefly what we plan to build. The letter's recipients must then sign off with or without objection. If someone objects to the building, they must list any concerns they have about how our building may impact them or the neighborhood. Oy vey! My biggest worry is Joern's aunt. I don't think she can block us from building, but she can make our life tough. In stereotypically German fashion (that they don't get along with each other,) Joern is not on speaking terms with his aunt and cousin. Because our house will abut her property, I can see her taking pleasure in making things difficult. I am not looking forward to this.

I am excited to see both letters though. It means that the town is not just sitting on our application. It is really in the works- HOORAY!!