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Assembly rejects motion to halt Telephone Hill demolition plan; debate centers on cost, density and demolition timing
Summary
Assembly voted down a motion to cancel a proposed $5 million demolition of Telephone Hill and instead explore incremental infill. Members debated developer incentives, hazardous‑material disposal costs, and whether demolition should wait for RFQ responses; the amendment to delay demolition until after RFQ issuance also failed.
The Committee of the Whole spent significant time on Telephone Hill redevelopment options and an upcoming request for qualifications (RFQ).
City staff reported one occupied property remains on site until Feb. 28 and that demolition bid plans will be ready thereafter. A hazardous materials assessment in the packet showed thresholds requiring special disposal; staff said hazardous disposal could account for roughly one‑third of the demolition cost. Manager Kester confirmed CBJ has appropriated $5,800,000 for Telephone Hill and has spent just over…
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