Post #308383 by christiki295 on Wed, May 23, 2007 7:35 AM

Not just those from the Middle East, but also those who own land, have a desire to develop the land for profits - which isn't inherently evil. Indeed, without such development, the Beverly Hilton and Trader Vics never would have been created initially - the pendulum is now swinging back the other way. Also, some could legitimately see a new "grand dame" hotel as a net benefit, particularly when TV could relocate.

The same issue presents itself with Sam's in HB, which is slated to close for condos - both were tiki meccas which have, or will, reopen, for a few years, although their ultimate fate is sealed because the property is being developed. Another example of how this issue is constantly happening is Las Vegas.

Nevertheless, the City of BH should have some public component to respect and limit destruction of historic structures such as the EIR, or to have polictical pressure save TV, as LA City Councilman Garcetti helped save the Derby. With Trader Vic's there has been an attempt to make an end run around that process by closing the business, although I do not know what historical preservation test, if any, the City of Beverly Hills utilizes.

[ Edited by: christiki295 2007-05-23 07:49 ]