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:
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
SW Valley 2024-2025 Community Plans
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
For more information on the Housing Element Rezoning Program CLICK HERE
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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
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
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
Thermo Fisher Scientific Development: CLICK HERE
City Zoning & Planning
Presentation by the Department of City Planning
WHNC Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on April 13, 2021
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
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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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