A giant sandpit is seen Wednesday afternoon across from Gracelawn Road, bottom. A recent change in the watershed boundary has paved the way for development at the site. At the far right middle is a former landfill. Lakeview softball fields can be seen at the bottom right. Visit sunjournal.com to watch a closer view of the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal  

A view Tuesday afternoon of the giant sandpit across from Gracelawn Road, showing how close it is to Lake Auburn. A recent change in the watershed boundary has paved the way for development at the site. Visit sunjournal.com to watch a closer view of the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A view Wednesday afternoon of the giant sandpit across from Gracelawn Road, showing how close it is to Lake Auburn, background. A recent change in the watershed boundary has paved the way for development at the site. Auburn Public Works property can be seen in the foreground/ Visit sunjournal.com to watch a closer view of the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal