^ That's exactly it. I spoke to the dev team (principal) and he said main roof height was only 370 feet, but if they decide to build the crown (more dollars, of course - it was still up in the air - pun intended), then it could go to 411 feet, which is what they are approved for.
Then I reminded him that in order to claim the title of second-tallest building in the city, he must exceed 407 feet, which is the height of the U.S. Bank Tower (formerly 101 North Central). I could practically hear the gears turning in his head as he digested that. He did not realize that U.S. Bank was that tall. I also reminded him that there's at least half a dozen towers in various stages of the planning process that will likely exceed 370 feet in height, so if he stops there, by 2010 or 2015 at the latest, he probably will be relegated to fifth or seventh tallest. He really had no idea what has been proposed. He had heard of some projects but didn't know the particulars like we do.
So, I'm hoping a combination of ego and budget will allow him to slap the crown on there. I've done my part - I've planted the seed. Here's to hoping it sprouts.
--don