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Once inside the HSB, clear linkages are established with the Hospital as well as with the various departments within the building. Views to the exterior anchor the ends of corridors to help orient the visitor, enhance way -finding and introduce natural light into the space. Natural light is also provided via a linear clerestory skylight to the 3rd and 4th floors. Central Utility Plant (CUP) The Medical Center requires a Central Utility Plant for energy-efficient supply of utilities. The Central Utility Plant (CUP) is a stand-alone, two-story structure with an adjacent service yard. The CUP is located in the southeast corner of the site next to Interstate 880. The building is detailed appropriate to its function and location. Perforated and corrugated metal siding clad the exterior walls, and the top portion of the wall has a translucent substrate that creates an illuminated and back -lit crown. The CUP service yard is screened by an architectural cement masonry wall and landscaped frontage. Landscape Design The landscape design maximizes the number of plants and trees on site, addresses the practical needs of the hospital and its parking lots, creates an accessible and safe pedestrian environment, and promotes sustainable practices. The west and east parking lots are generously planted with groundcovers and double rows of trees to provide a strong edge, with bio-swales incorporated to treat storm water. To break up the parking zones, a special landscape element crosses the site diagonally, similar to a natural creek corridor. This area will be planted with evergreens to contrast with other shade trees in the parking lot. Leaf -shaped mounds are also significant landscape features planted with low groundcovers that will flower seasonally, and are located throughout the parking areas and immediately adjacent to the buildings. To highlight the entry to the rotunda entrance, consistently spaced trees create a canopy from the parking areas. Trees, plants, ground cover and seating are also located in the two main plazas adjacent to the rotunda and HSB entrances. Tree Quantity and Sizes The total number of parking stalls within the Medical Center's lot is 2,029. Pursuant to City requirements for a ratio of 1 tree per 6 spaces, there should be a minimum of 338 trees in the parking lots. The proposed design doubles that required number with a total of 665 trees. At maturity, tree canopy sizes will range from 25' in diameter to 12' in diameter. Typically, the 25 - foot canopies are provided along Republic Avenue Extension, Merced Street and the Frontage Road. The 12 -foot canopy trees are used along the Fairway frontage due to PG&E's tree size restrictions along its easement. Bay Friendly Landscape This project also meets the minimum requirements for a Bay Friendly Landscape project, including the following features: Planning Commission Staff Report April 22, 2010 Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center and Mixed Use Retail Development Project Page 21 of 28