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residents also expressed dissatisfaction <br />have no unifying architectural style, creating <br />a fragmented appearance. Buildings with infrastructure repair/replacement <br />typically sit on shallow lots and do not relate techniques. In some areas the repaired <br />well to the street or one another. streets do not relate well to driveways or <br />Landscaping is inadequate and “visual exhibit signs of wear within a short time <br />clutter” is prevalent – above ground utility frame (after repair). <br />poles and signage. Residents of the study <br />area described the overall appearance of Although street lights are present <br />Olive Boulevard as “shabby”.throughout the study area, some are hidden <br />behind mature trees. This situation limits <br />While the abundance of trees in the the illumination area and poses a safety <br />neighborhood was cited as a neighborhood threat for pedestrians, drivers and <br />like, many questionnaire respondents homeowners. A lack of adequate “bright” <br />indicated that additional tree trimming and street lights was also a frequently cited <br />tree removal is needed. Overgrown trees concern of residents. <br />and branches can pose a physical hazard to <br />PUBLIC HEALTH <br />drivers, pedestrians and homeowners. <br />Residents also indicated a need for tree <br />Stray animals and vermin present an <br />trimming/removal financial assistance for <br />unpleasant challenge for neighborhood <br />private property, as these services are very <br />residents. If uncontrolled, these animals <br />costly. <br />can be a public health hazard and wreak <br />havoc on personal property. <br />PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICE <br />In addition to identifying stray animals as an <br />Respondents to the issue, some residents strongly <br />questionnaire and oppose the maintenance of <br />participants in public meeting chickens on a single-family <br />emphasized a lack of property. An ordinance <br />adequate City services as a permitting this action has been <br />critical neighborhood issue. subsequently revoked, however, <br />The most frequently cited a few chicken permits in the <br />City service with which neighborhood have been <br />residents were dissatisfied is grandfathered. <br />tree trimming. Many <br />residents also expressed a concern with For over one hundred years, the River Des <br />City road/sidewalk repair, property Peres has functioned as a combined <br />maintenance code enforcement, police sanitary sewer and storm drain. This river, <br />involvement, and street cleaning. Appendix which runs throughout the neighborhood, <br />A, the questionnaire summary, lists specific often has litter accumulation, overgrown <br />areas of concern. shrubs and bushes, and is noxious. <br />Residents are also concerned with the <br />NOISE AND NUISANCE <br />aging infrastructure, particularly the storm <br />The neighborhood is also troubled with <br />and sewer system. This system is <br />peace disturbances and excessive noise, <br />antiquated, with much of the original clay <br />which is the most frequently cited <br />sewer/storm pipes still in place. The long- <br />neighborhood dislike. Residents note that <br />term viability and functionality of the system <br />youth in vehicles traversing the <br />is doubtful. With respect to the streets and <br />neighborhood are the primary source of this <br />sidewalks, a field survey revealed that this <br />activity. Loud music emanating from <br />infrastructure is in good condition. Portions <br />vehicles occurs throughout the <br />of some streets or sidewalks require routine <br />maintenance or replacement. Some <br /> <br />