 Tom Cook Construction Inc. was hired to place protective coverings over the building while plans were made to replace this existential part of the building.In late 2004, DeBartolo Development Group offered to purchase the property from Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd., then owned by Urdang and Associates, to demolish the hotel structure and replace it with retail shopping and condominiums.The proposal was withdrawn in January 2005, however, after public outrage over the plan, the developers citing lack of public support.