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4. Implementation of Existing Policies and Guidelines. The Downtown Specific Plan and Design Guidelines contain several policies and guidelines requiring new construction, remodels, and additions to be compatible with the historic character of the area. There has been some concern that these policies and guidelines are either not specific enough on specific issues or have not been implemented properly by the City. A few examples of those policies that have been the subject of controversy are provided below: Design and Beautification Policy 14. Preserve and protect the character of the East side neighborhood around Second Street from tear-downs, large-scaled and inappropriately styled additions, and lot consolidations. Preserve and encourage similar architectural elements and details such as porches, picket fences, and flower boxes. Preserve the neighborhoods orientation of street-facing entrances. The photos below show a bungalow on Third Street that was torn down, and the larger home that replaced it. Some residents believe that the home should have been preserved and that the new building is inappropriately scaled for the neighborhood. J ifacr F i Old New Design and Beautification Policy 15. Protect the character of the west side neighborhood around St. Mary's Street and Division Street from inappropriately-scaled additions or new construction unrelated to the density, size, and character of the neighborhood. The photo below shows a remodel on Division Street that some residents felt was too large and not in character with surrounding architecture. ry r 4 sill I Page 6 of 10