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Item No. 2 (continued) Robert Solari, 102 Cicle, said the off -site lot will adversely affect the entire neighborhood and noted that existing landscaping of hospital owned property is not such that the neighbors have confidence that any new landscaping will be properly maintained. Mr. Solari suggested that since world - reknown hospital facilities are available within 20 miles, it is not necessary for Sequoia to have the same equipment. Bert Barrett, 272 Upland, commented on the lack of use of present parking facilities and provided photographs in support of his comments. Mr. Barrett noted that attractive premises have been promised by the hospital in the past, but that hospital owned premises are not maintained, and provided additional photos of the area. He observed also that the present air conditioners are ugly and noisy, but promises have not been kept to improve appearance and reduce their noise. Mr. Barrett also submitted photos of improved properties in the area, suggesting that their values would be reduced if the off-site lot is allowed. Dr. Sidney Marchasin, 160 Birch, internist and member of the Board of Directors of the Hospital District, stated he has opposed hospital expansion in the past, but favors construction of the off -site parking lot now because certain government changes with regard to reimbursement of hospital costs will mean reduced revenue in the future. He said that if the present lot capacity were increased by a deck, the hospital could probably not afford in the future to "reclaim" the land, if needed. Dr. Marchasin said the hospital should retain the only land it has for future needed expansion, noting that hospital use will increase with the aging population. Dr. Marchasin replied to question and commented concerning outpatients; development of new equipment; the concerns of neighbors and needs of the hospital district community; poor experience of neighbors with regard to misuse of streets by employees, landscaping, noise, etc.; and the long range plans of the hospital. Harry Kart, 2905 Hopkins, presented a petition containing some 47 signa- tures of neighborhood residents opposing construction of the off -site parking lot. Mr. Kart stated that existing houses belonging to the hospital will be destroyed and loss of residential property as well as poor drainage and increased traffic will result, if the proposed lot is constructed. Dr. Ray Diffebach, member of the medical staff at Sequoia, and Director of the Department of Cancer Medicine, reported experiences of his patients in attempting to find parking places when visiting the hospital for treat- ment. Dr. Diffebach suggested that new equipment being developed for outpatients will require expansion on the present site and urged the appeal be upheld. Kathryn Gant Bradley, daughter of Beatrice Gant, owner of 111 Circle Road, the lot adjoining the subject property, reported that her mother opposes the off -site parking lot, stating that allowing it would be tantamount to condemning her mother's property. Reg.Mtg. 10/10/83 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 241