Anthony,
I think that is the most valid point in terms of "issues" at Tetherow.
With the RE market and economy the way they are it probably will not matter for 5 to 10 years, but once those monsters go up the course aesthetics are going to change significantly.
I don't think anyone would be disappointed with a trip to Tetherow over the next few years. The "tone down" will make it more playable and pleasing for most. No matter what they do, it will continue to be a polarizing course because the visual stimuli is so powerful.