(Updated 3-8-07)The American obsession with super-size houses to go along with their super-size TVs, SUVs and meals, has some communities across the country banging down the doors of their local city council chambers. People are buying existing homes in older or historic neighborhoods, tearing them down and replacing them with McMansions or mega-houses, that consume entire lots, and often overshadow their neighbors. Opponents feel McMansions create an architectural eyesore that destroys the character of their neighborhoods. In addition, they argue bigger houses use more energy and resources. Homeowners say they have a right to use their property as they see fit, and believe their large homes brighten neighborhoods and add value to communities.

Solana Beach residents are currently grappling with this issue, and voted on an ordinance Tuesday to put a limit on house sizes in certain areas. The vote is too close to call -- leading by about a dozen votes -- and will be officially determined once all absentee ballots are counted. The unofficial final results show Proposition A or the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, passed by 67 votes

What do you think? In this issue of community preservation vs. property rights, how much power should a city have over a person's most valuable asset?

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San Diego State University faces notorious parking and housing issues for their 33,000 students and nearly 1,000 faculty. The university says they need to expand to accommodate the region's growing educational needs, and that their educational contributions add to San Diego's economic well-being. SDSU has identified land to build housing to ease some of these challenges. But residents of the community are concerned about how the expansion could impact their already congested neighborhood streets. SDSU is now required by law to help pay for transportation upgrades related to their expansion.

Full Focus talked with SDSU's director of marketing and communications about the changes in the plan. Watch the video.>>

What do you think of the university's expansion plans? What role should SDSU take in balancing their educational needs with the needs of the community?

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With the growing momentum of the Chargers' football season, the franchise has its eye on building a new stadium. As of the first of January, the Chargers are free to consider leaving San Diego. But Chargers spokesman Mark Fabiani says they have no interest in leaving San Diego County. Cities that have shown interest include Chula Vista, National City and Oceanside.

What do you think of building a new stadium? Where would you want it?

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Nov. 29 Update: San Diego City Council has approved a ban on large "big-box" retail stores that are larger than 90,000 square feet and include 10% non-taxable goods like groceries. This would primarily affect Wal-Mart Supercenters which can be up to 250,000 square feet. What do you think?