SITE ANALYSIS

I.

Site Analysis & Evaluation

A. Location (Regional and Vicinity)
The site of the proposed University of the Philippines Medical School is

situated 162421.44 N 1203554.83 E, Governor Center Rd Baguio 2600,

NCR. It lies on the North of UPB Herbarium, south of Sunshine Park.

B. Description
1. Size and Survey Locations
The sites movement

concludes

its

Northeastern,

Northwestern, Southeastern, and Southwestern corners

without sharing to other private properties.
2. Existing Conditions
a. Soil
The soil is classified as Granular Soil with high sand and/or
gravel content.
b. Topography
The site has a grade elevation of 8 inches at its
Northwestern monument with 0.05m elevation every 20m
from 151m NW to the NE monument, approximately
parallel and has an insignificant amount of elevation from
the Southwestern to Southeastern monument.
c. Hydrography
Minimal amount of rainwater is recorded. An effective
drainage system from the western part will avoid this
amount.
d. Structures
No existing commercial structures, industrial structure has
been built on the site. The site has been a landmark and a
historic value for it is a of the University of the Philippines.
e. Easement

The site has the width of 123.3 meters with a setback of 6

meters at each side.
f. Vegetation
Land where vegetation cover is 50% or less is often
collectively to as reffered vegetation land.
g. Utilities
Land where vegetation cover is 50% or less is often
collectively to as reffered vegetation land.
h. Wind & Sun
It is expected to experience moderate wind breeze from
the east from October to May. Precipitation and humidity
are minimal.
i. Natural features & Present land use
That the land where the arena was located is has influence
growth and development in the community or contribute to
the overall quality of life should also be inventoried.
C. ZONING
1. Types & Restrictions
The site is declared an institutional zone under Baguio City.
Any development is subject to review solely under the
Baguio City Government.
D

Environmental Conditions

1. Noise, Vibration & Interference

a. Aircraft
Minimal amount of the interference due to aircraft tracks is
experience in the site.
b. Railroad
No railroad is situated 4 kilometers from each side and
movement and inside of the site.
c. Auto
Automobile noises are expected to be at its tolerable
amount.
d. Commercial

Commercial noises and vibrations are at its minimum

amount. Commercial and residential zone are at the
outside part of the site.
e. Electrical
Electrical interference would not be experience.
f. Radar
Any radar or any similar interference would be at its
tolerable amount.
g. Industrial
Industrial noises and vibration would not be experienced.
Industrial zone are at the outside northern most part of the
site.
2. Smoke & Smog
Theres no source of smoke but there is source of smog that will
affect the site. Minimal automotive cannot produce huge amount of
smoke that can affect the site.
E. Access Road Characteristics
1. Type
National and City roads are asphalt paved. While the accessibility
roads inside the site are either concrete paved or bricked/stone
paved.
2.Width
The width of the road will be at its maximum. The road right of
way will be followed subjected to the building code.
3.Volume
The average volume of the automobiles will 1000 per day.
4.Planned Improvements
Widening of roads are planned.
5.Traffic Patterns

The entire traffic system will be at its maximum point at the

north road. It is because the north road an accommodate both the
entry and exit points from the site.
II.

Site Requirements
A. Vehicular
1.Parking Requirements
a. Executive
The parking area for the executives and the administration
officers should be at every main entrance or near it.
b. Employee
Employees can park in the designated area or in either side
of the road. But double parking is not allowed, single pile of
cars in either side can be tolerated.
c. Visitors
Visitor can park in either side of the road in a single pile or
in the designated parking area of the executive.
Service
Vehicular service is required. It will be a must to have
service staff to guide the traffic.
Maintenance Equipment
Maintenance facilities must be located in every
building of the site, particularly in the ground floor. A
maintenance team is also required.
Public Transportation
Public Utility Vehicles can be located

at

the

university.
B. Pedestrian
1. Circulation
Pedestrian lane will be seen every 50m. In addition,
every interaction and corners would have the
pedestrian lane. Brick paved road are entirely
accounted for the pedestrian.
2. Recreation

Special corners and commemorative places will be

paved all over the site. It contains bench and other
recreational facilities for the public.
C. Utilities
1. Normal Requirement
Electrical system will be connected from the local power
distributor but the project will also built it in interruptible
generating power system.
Water system will be connected from the local utility water
facility. But underground projects can be taken as possibility.
Sanitary system will be connected from the interconnected
drainage system. Solid waste management will also be a priority.
2. Special Requirement
Communication system is also a must. Telephone
connection will be the priority. It must be followed by internet
connection. Local telephone and internet connection will be its
distributor.
D.Miscellaneous
3. Police & Fire Protection
The Police assistance will be coming from the Baguio City
police district, Baguio Police station. Police community precinct
surrounding the UP Baguio Area. Bureau of Fire Protection,
National Capital Region, and Baguio City will be expected to
respond in case of fire. There are also recorded volunteers
surrounding the site.
4. Exhibit Areas
Exhibit are not only held indoor. Outdoor exhibit can
be held at the northern part due its projected
space. The western part can also be used due to its
viability to the public.
5. Community Use

The public can probably use the northern part of

the site due to its space and the western part due
to its viability to the public.