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PROJECT APPROACH Key Opportunities and Issues Upon review of the Sequoia Hospital's conceptual development proposal, and without the benefit of a detailed discussion with the project applicant and their architects, the following overarching site planning opportunities present themselves for consideration in preparing a community responsive Precise Plan. Create a Compassionate Healing Environment. This is the unique opportunity for innovation in the shaping of the physical environment of the campus and its immediate surroundings. "Die link behoeen lullo a þerson experiences compassionate healing and how ({ p~ysical setting can jùlly supþort ¡waling can make a significant diftèrence in qualify (!fpatient recove~J!, as lflell as the morale q[ the people who <DOlle on a daily basis in healing environment. Concepts developed for the campus have the potential to expand to the public realms adjacent to the site. Be a Good Neighbor. The project is set within a single-family residential area on a sloping site with views to the San Francisco Bay. A klJ' challenge to pn?ject SUCCI'SS <oill be how handle, in a sensitive and attractive lV,?y, a s~gnflìcant increŒ\'e in the densifY and intensifY q[ use '1f the sill'. Expansion of existing problems in land use adjacency, noise, traffic volume and time of day impacts, storage and transportation of hazardous waste, impacts of 24-hour use, view and shadow impacts, and the potential of new impacts, such as the size, height and design of a large parking structure will need appropriate and effective urban design solutions. Create a Coherent, Unified Campus. There are s(f!,nfficant unrealized opportunities to des(fttl and arrange the buildings and open spaces in a comprehensive manner, to create a h(f!,Iz!J' jùnctional, aesthetical{v plmsing, attractive and healing camjJlls environment, which can reduce land use adjacency impacts. Facilitate Ease of Site Access, Circulation and Parking. There are significant unrealized °pþortunities to create direct, common sense þn?ject entries and accessible connections between new and e.xisting buildings. Foster Attractive Public Frontages. Located on two of the City's significant arterial streets, tllf þrqject has s~gnfficant potential to contribute and enhance the identity qf the local area as well as present an attractive, accessible street address. Key challenges will be the landscape treatment of the existing building frontages to ensure compatibility with the project, and the architectural design of the new buildings. The project can reflect the long-term vision and commitment to excellence in delivery of health services. Fukuji Planning & Design Sequoia Hospital Precise Plan 9/6/04 page 6 qf 13