In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a proposed redevelopment project at 3,400 Laguna Street, a 1.6-acre site in the Marina District. Currently housing the Heritage on the Marina residential care facility, the site includes five structures totaling approximately 83,200 square feet, with the historic Julia Morgan building, constructed in 1925, being a focal point of the discussion.

The proposed project aims to maintain the site's operation as a residential care facility while demolishing two existing buildings—the Perry Building Connector and the Health Center. In their place, two new buildings, the Bay Building and the Francisco Building, will be constructed, each not exceeding 40 feet in height. The existing Julia Morgan and Perry buildings will be renovated and interconnected with the new structures, preserving the site's historical integrity.

The project will also introduce a below-grade parking garage with a new driveway off Bay Street, enhancing accessibility for residents and guests. Streetscape improvements are planned, including bulb-outs at intersections and the addition of street trees along Laguna Street.

Significantly, the redevelopment will increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109, adding 23 new suites and contributing an additional 58,380 square feet of institutional use. The project has been evaluated for its historic significance, with the Julia Morgan building identified as eligible for the California Register of Historic Places.

The planning department noted that while the site has historical value, none of the existing buildings are currently designated as landmarks, and the site is not part of a historic district. The meeting underscored the balance between preserving historical elements and accommodating modern needs in urban development.