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Originally Posted by JakeNB
I would be very surprised if anything happens with the hole in the next five years.
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I guess the big question is what does the city have the power to do? (if anything)
I know it is privately owned and the city certainly can't force development or a sale but what about the sidewalks? Can they force remediation/repair and reopening of the public sidewalk?....what about proper solid (and not unsightly) fencing around the edge of the pit on the owner's property and not the city's? That would allow the right turn lane onto King to reopen as well and the removal of the jersey barriers.
Could they force force the owner to shore up the pit walls if the current condition prevents or impinges on the proposed work to Charlotte ?
If the owner is unwilling or unable to do the work could the city do it and place a lien on the property for their costs? (like is done with abandoned buildings)
I get the city doesn't want to be seen as anti development or anti developer but after 3 years enough is enough!