He would likely have to deed or sell the structure to Metro, or some other public-private partnership would have to be worked out. Sender uses the space as a parking lot for the nearby Cummins Station office building, which he owns. Last month the Metro codes department shut down the shed for parking out of concern that it could collapse. In interviews with a reporter, Sender has declined to publicly discuss in any detail a deal in which he would have to cede control of the structure. Where there s life, there s hope.
Local officials expect to determine a course within the next few weeks.
They must give Sender a final decision by early January. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.