Probably until it falls down, Mary. Historic designation of the building
means it is too costly to develop as a low-rise property (thus the
high-rise in the first place). The only way, according to PHC precedent,
that it can ever be delisted, is for it to collapse (or be declared a
safety hazard and be demolished).
The pace of decay should pick up once the roof goes, which may not be
too many years. Still, it may take five or ten years.
The impact on the property values of the neighbors probably won't be
beneficial over that time, I suspect. But there's nothing else that can
be done now. Hopefully it will fall apart sooner rather than later.
-- Tony West
The proposal to erect a hotel at 40th and Pine is now officially
dead. Congratulations to all of our neighbors who put so much effort
into fighting this misguided project - it is no small achievement to
defeat a large institution and deep-pocketed investors. If Spruce Hill
manages to keep its historic character and its livability for current
and future generations, it will be thanks to committed people like
them. So much time and money could have been spared if the
developers had only used common sense and initially chosen a more
suitable location, like the current site on Walnut. Perhaps they and
others will learn from this experience.
Does anyone have any information about the new plans for 40th and
Pine, other than the request to change the zoning from two to three
residences? And what's happening to the 4224-26 Baltimore Avenue
site? How long will we have to look at an empty lot surrounded by
chain link fence?
Mary
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