Crain’s Reports on More Problems with the Chicago Spire
Problems continue to mount with The Spire. Is anyone really surprised? The developer, Shelbourne Development, has never built anything over 40 stories. And now they’re expected to navigate constrution of this monster building?
As reported previously, the official opening of the sales center was delayed several months because they didn’t have the right permits. And now, Crain’s is reporting that construction on the building may be delayed as the developer is fighting with condo owners in the River View complex next door. River View consists of townhomes and two high rises. From Crain’s:
The opposition comes after Mr. Kelleher’s Shelbourne Development Group Inc. admitted that some high-priced townhouses along the base of the River View development would sink about two inches, although the company downplayed the drop, saying it would cause only cosmetic damage. The townhouses rest on a foundation that is separate from the condo high-rises at River View, a two-tower complex along the north bank of the Chicago River, west of the site of the Spire.
The condo association has filed an objection to the developer’s plan with the Department of Construction and Permits- which will delay construction further. Apparently, the easement that the developer entered into with the association to dig under their property was supposed to be only for utility wires- at least according to the association.
Shelbourne may also have to change the configuration of the parking garage. All of this means more delays.
But, again, is anyone surprised? Call me cynical. The Donald and the Trump Organization make it look easy. It’s not.
Check out the Crain’s article for a picture of construction on the building.