Zoning & Planning Committee

Mission Statement:

The MISSION of this committee is to interface with and negotiate with stakeholders, developers, the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and the Planning and Land Use Management Committee of the Los Angeles City Council among others [on zoning and planning related items in West Hills].

Current members:

  • Aida Abkarians
  • Faye Barta
  • Dan Brin (Community Stakeholder)
  • Carolyn Greenwood -- Secretary
  • Saif Mogri
  • Penelope Newmark
  • Carolyn Poppert
  • Steve Randall (Community Stakeholder) 
  • Bill Rose -- Co-chair
  • Charlene Rothstein -- Co-chair
  • Anthony Scearce (Community Stakeholder)
  • Myrl Schreibman (Community Stakeholder)
  • Joan Trent

Committee Meetings

Meetings held the Second Tuesday of Every Month 

Special Meeting Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 PM.

Location: 

Chaminade College Preparatory High School
7500 Chaminade Ave., West Hills CA  91304

Enter Chaminade through the Cohasset Street Entrance Between Woodlake and Platt Avenue.  Enter through the parking lot, bear left and continue over the hill until you see the Condon Family Technology Center on the left.  Park in the nearest lot.

Current West Hills Development Information

  • See bottom of page for List of Elected Officials and contact information

SW Valley 2024-2025 Community Plans

  • The City of Los Angeles’ Department of City Planning is initiating the process of updating each of its 35 Community Plans over the next six years. The plans represent the land use element of the General Plan, a long-range planning document that captures the City’s vision for the future of our neighborhoods. Its vision is captured through community input on policies and programs that guide the development and growth of these neighborhoods for years to come.

       UPDATES

*ALERT!-We were told Draft #3 of the CHIP program that our housing needs can be met without rezoning single-family neighborhooods.  However, we just received information there are seven options being offered to the City Planning Commission that allows rezoning of single-family neighborhoods for higher density should the Commission choose.  These options are called "Single family considerations" in Exhibit D.  If the Commission chooses any of these options, then apartment houses of 6 stories and higher will be allowed in our single-family neighborhoods, even though City Planning clearly stated this isn't necessary to meet the State mandate.   You can also express your opinion on this latest information during the September 26 City Planning Commission meeting.  AND contact your City Councilmember and the Mayor's office.  EXHIBIT D

**City Planning Commission meeting Thursday, September 26, 2024 @8:30am.  Meeting at LA City Hall in person or online.  See Agenda for details regarding Housing Element Rezoning Program (citywide, all council districts).  If approved by the City Planning Commission,  the next step is final approval by City Council.  Meeting presentations will be available by Monday, September 23, 2024

Agenda   CLICK HERE   

  • Note Item #7 Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) ordinance
  • Note Item #8 Housing Sites and Minimum Density ordinance

For more information on the Housing Element Rezoning Program  CLICK HERE  

 

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  • FACT SHEET Citywide Housing Incentive Program Ordinance  CLICK HERE
  • DRAFT March 2024 Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills Community Plan CLICK HERE
  • City of LA Planning Administration DRAFT for Discussion presented at May 14 2024 Meeting  CLICK HERE

Woodlake Apts Project (Circle S Ranch Property)

UPDATE

**IMPORTANT! PROJECT APPLICATION received 9/17/24   This document is not available online.  The project application has been filed with City Planning and is now starting the approval process to build next to single-family homes the five-story Woodlake Apts, 332-unit affordable housing  for seniors that allows only 154 parking spaces along with other project incentives.   CLICK HERE

Findings for Woodlake property August 2024     CLICK HERE

Chaminade  Expansion

UPDATE: 

*A Letter of Determination dated September 18, 2024 has been received.  CLICK HERE

*Thursday, October 24, 2024 is The Entitlement Hearing. The Public may submit written testimony all the way up to the Hearing date.  Send email to:  [email protected]   Include in the Subject line:  CPC-2009-1477-CU-ZV-ZAA-SPR-PA1 and CPC-2023-1254-VZCC-HD-ZAD-ZAA.   

The City Planning Commission (CPC) will address the entitlements (Vesting Zone change and height district change) and make a decision on whether the entitlements are in conformance with the General Plan/Community Plan at this meeting. Because entitlements are included in the project, City Planning will recommend approval or denial to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Their final Recommendations will then go to the City Council for approval.

Prior to the October 24th meeting a Staff Recommendation Report will be released that includes public testimony.  

Thank you for participating in the August 28 Vesting Tentative Tract Map Hearing.  After reviewing documents and listening to public comments, City Planning will be issuing a decision in two weeks.  For more information on the next meeting and how to submit your comments CLICK HERE

Public Hearing - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 

  • Chaminade Hearing Presentation  CLICK HERE
  • Agenda and Virtual Hearing Instructions   CLICK HERE
  • City Planning Staff Recommendation Report for Vesting Tentative Tract Map CLICK HERE
  • WHNC Ltr to Martin-City Planner 8/27/24  CLICK HERE
  • WHNC Additional Conditions Approved on 8/22/24 - CLICK HERE
  • Chaminade Proposed Modified & New Conditions 8/14/24-CLICK HERE

Link to fill out the Interested Parties form to receive notification when the "Letter of Determination" is issued.  Case #:  CPC-2023-1254-VZC–HD-ZAD-ZAA / CPC-2009-1477-CU-ZV-Z AA-SPR-PA1 / VTT-84101   CLICK HERE

If you wish to access the City Planning website:  Select "Hearings" then Filter by region: Select South Valley  CLICK HERE

MND (Mitigated Negative Declaration) released June 13, 2024.  CLICK HERE

  • WHNC Response to MND submitted July 12, 2024  CLICK HERE
  • Steve Randall Response to MND submitted July 15, 2024  CLICK HERE 
  • CREED Response to MND submitted July 15, 2024 CLICK HERE

Study and Appendices -open (+) for Case Number E-2023-1255-MND  CLICK HERE

The MND is prepared for a project when there is not substantial evidence that the project or any aspects could result in significant adverse environmental impacts. Review and comment period begins 6/13/24 and ends 7/15/24.  If you have comments concerning environmental impacts, implementation and operations, contact Trevor Martin, L.A. City Planning:  [email protected]

*Sample letter to Comment or Request Information on the Proposed Chaminade Expansion CLICK HERE

NEW DEVELOPMENT!   Proposed 24-hour drive-through Starbucks coffee shop located on property that was a Pizza Hut.

Corporate Pointe at Fallbrook 2023 Expansion

          Thermo Fisher Scientific Development: CLICK HERE

El Camino Real Charter School Shoup Avenue Project

Canoga Mission Winery Project

Letter regarding Platt Village CLICK HERE

Highlander Road School

Boething Treeland Project (Woodland Hills)

Montessori School Expansion of operations 22566 West Vanowen  WHNC position letter

Oceanside Malibu Treatment Center at 8300 Valley Circle Blvd WHNC position letter

DeToledo High School CUP Amendment

Chick-fil-A CUP Proposal at Former Osh Site

Sherman Place Mixed-Use Development Project

Schaefer House Historic Cultural Monument Designation


 City Zoning & Planning

Presentation by the Department of City Planning
WHNC Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on April 13, 2021

Processes & Procedures Ordinance CPC-2016-3182-CA City Planning Commission March 25, 2021Develop -- CLICK HERE

ReCode LA

The Los Angeles Department of City Planning is embarking on one of the City’s largest planning initiatives to date a comprehensive revision of LA’s outdated zoning code. For information CLICK HERE

Planning 101

Find out about how your Los Angeles Department of City Planning works in all aspects of zoning and planning in our city. To visit the powerpoint presentation, CLICK HERE

Historic Places Los Angeles

HistoricPlacesLA is the first online information and management system specifically created to inventory, map and help protect the City of Los Angeles’ significant historic resources. It showcases the city's diversity of historic resources, including architecturally significant buildings and places of social importance, as well as historic districts, bridges, parks, and streetscapes. 

For more information and see an interactive map of significant properties in West Hills CLICK HERE
 

Elected Officials Resources:

Mayor Karen Bass:    [email protected]

David Bright, West Valley Area Representative for Mayor Bass:  Email:  [email protected]                                                                    

Lindsey P. Horvath, Supervisor, 3rd District L.A. County Board of Supervisors   Email: [email protected]    Phone: 213-974-3333

Councilmember John Lee, 12th L.A. Council District, Vice Chair Planning & Land Use Management Committee, Vice Chair Public Safety:  [email protected]

 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, 3rd L.A. Council District, Vice Chair Housing & Homelessness Committee:   [email protected]

 Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel, 46th CA State Assembly District, Subcommittee on State Administration (includes policies affecting housing, homelessness):  [email protected]

Senator Henry Stern, 27th CA State Senate District, Chair Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies;    [email protected]

 Senator Nancy Skinner, 9th CA State Senate District, Chair Housing Committee:     https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=SD09&inframe=N

Senator Scott Weiner, 11th CA State Senate District, authored bills expediting and allowing local governments to zone more housing more quickly: https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/contact

Assembly Member Christopher M. Ward, 78th Assembly District, Chair Housing and Community Development Committee:  https://a78.asmdc.org/contact

 CA Governor Gavin Newsom:    https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

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Zoning APPROVED Operating Rules 9-12-2023


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