To many, this is a very good result. It certainly would be sad for that picturesque scene to replaced by brass and glass twin office towers. But, there are two sides to every story. In this case, the poor guy happens to be corporate giant Hartz Mountain, but Hartz Mountain should enjoy its property just as much as any other purchaser. These are very thorny questions.
Views are limited and as development increases, quality views continue to be lost.
And views are important to people. Since views are generally natural, such as water front views, views of forests and views of mountains, it is not completely right to allow just those who are wealthy enough to purchase the closest property to block everyone else from enjoying the splendor. On the other hand, when people pay a premium for this property, why shouldn't they have an opportunity to enjoy the view. Laws which promote preservation of public views are found throughout the country. As development pressures increase, expect more development challenges by view preservationists.