Should be able to change the settings used to add data to the surface.
Should be able to switch a surface boundary from 'hide' to 'show'. Switch if from 'Destructive' to 'Non-Destructive'.
Should be able to switch a feature line from 'Proximity' to 'Standard'. Change the weeding/supplementing/mid-ordinate values.
I don't see any value in having to delete objects from the definition and add them again just to change these settings.
Oh, and while you're at it, think of a better name than 'Destructive' and 'Non-Destructive'. Maybe something like "Trimming" / "Deleting".
Working on Civil 3D in Canada