Massive utility pole turns dream home into eyesore: ‘It’s ruining the neighborhood’

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  1. joryuu says

    They mentioned how the pole creates a blind spot for drivers turning at that intersection. I’m really surprised they didn’t mention how it completely blocks wheelchair users from accessing the cut curb. They even spoke to a guy using a wheelchair!

  2. WaterChi says

    ahhhh, Texas. Fully embracing late stage capitalism

  3. Negative-Emotion-795 says

    In Texas, even the eyesores are bigger.

  4. ShadowDragon8685 says

    Yeah, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that, *especially* in Texas, power system infrastructure is a public good that must, by necessity, trump yo’ damn property values.

    Though blocking handicap-accessible sidewalks is no bueno.

  5. Chaos-Pand4 says

    They could at least not block two sidewalks with it.

  6. coyowile says

    Paint it to look like a tree.

  7. DebiMoonfae says

    Some paint and creativity could make that less horrible .

    Make it look like a tree, plant some flowers at the base. Or just invite Banksy or a local artist to put something interesting on it.

  8. dhbroo12 says

    They should have put it in the middle of the intersection with flowers surrounding it and make it a roundabout.

  9. aneeta96 says

    Deregulation at its best.

    Well done Texas, once again you have provided a great example for why this is a bad idea.

  10. jackson71 says

    A seller of residential property is obligated to disclose to a buyer all facts known to a seller that materially and adversely affect the value of the Property being sold which are not readily observable by a buyer.

    The sellers had to know this was coming. All public utilities have to give notice to the public and nearby homeowners,

    They may have some recourse with the seller’s real-estate agent and seller. There is a disclosure document that is signed by sellers and notarized.

  11. WFOMO says

    Wonder how many of the clowns responding here were the same ones that were bitching about Texas’ “aging” grid during the winter storm? What do you think upgrading a system entails?

    Where would you put it? Across the street in your neighbors yard? Does anyone have any idea how difficult and expensive to move an easement in Montrose would be without condemnation proceedings? And then *that* poor smuck gets to complain on Channel 13?

    NIMBY’s one and all.

  12. SweetCosmicPope says

    Dude, I’d be pissed. This is in Montrose in Houston. That’s where all the rich GCWOKs live. They definitely paid alot of money for that house.

  13. AuburnElvis says

    The residents should turn it into a confederate monument.

  14. skinte1 says

    Why are you guys still using overhead/aerial cables in urban areas in the 21st century?? They should be under ground…

  15. RaceSignificant1794 says

    Better to beg forgiveness than ask for permission.

    Because big $$$$ always wins.

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