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Public Meetings for the Specific Plan Updates and the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City of Los Angeles Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan (CTCSP) and West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Specific Plan (WLA TIMP) OVERVIEW The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning has prepared proposed amendments to the Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan (CTCSP) and West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Specific Plan (WLA TIMP) along with a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The amendments include an update to the list of transportation improvements to be funded, in part, by the impact fees collected from new development; an update to the Transportation Impact Assessment fee program, including revisions to the fees, exemptions, in-lieu credits, and affordable housing credits; and a new transit-oriented development credit. The updated list of transportation improvements includes: transit, bicycle and pedestrian, roadway and intelligent transportation system, and trip reduction programs. Other proposed changes include administrative amendments and minor revisions that are consistent with recent California State legislation, transportation policies in the City’s General Plan Elements, LADOT’s Traffic Study Policies and Procedures, and current best planning practices. The City will be hosting two identically formatted public meetings to present an overview of the Specific Plan updates and Draft EIR and take public comments on the documents. You are invited to attend either meeting to learn more about the project and share your input on the Specific Plan updates and Draft EIR. Dates, times, and locations of each meeting are listed on the reverse side. Improving Mobility on the Westside The Los Angeles City Council directed the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of City Planning, to undertake a comprehensive study to develop potential short-term solutions and long-term plans to respond to congestion and mobility challenges within this geography of the City. The comprehensive study, called the Westside Mobility Plan, was undertaken to update the long range vision that would facilitate a more balanced modal approach toward improving mobility on the Westside. The Westside Mobility Plan study area is made up of the combined boundaries of the CTCSP and WLA TIMP areas. These Specific Plan areas include all or parts of the Westwood, West Los Angeles, Brentwood-Pacific Palisades, Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Venice Community Plan areas and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Plan area. The objectives of the Westside Mobility Plan include enhancing transportation options for multiple modes of travel, improving transit along key north-south corridors, reducing auto reliance and greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the safety and convenience of walking and bicycling. History of the Existing Specific Plans The CTCSP and WLA TIMP were adopted in 1985 and 1997, respectively, with the purpose of establishing a Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) program to be assessed on new development and intended to assist with the costs of future transportation improvements on the Westside. The TIA fees were established by Specific Plan ordinances and have been a part of the development approval process in the Westside since adoption. City of Los Angeles CPC Nos. CPC-2014-1456-SP (CTCSP) & CPC-2014-1457-SP (WLA TIMP) CTC/WLA TIMP SPECIFIC PLANS UPDATE Council Districts 5 & 11

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Page 1: Public Meetings for the Speci˜c Plan Updates and the Draft ... · The public comment period for the CTCSP/WLA TIMP Draft Environmental Impact Report begins January 7, 2016 and ends

Public Meetings for the Speci�c Plan Updates and the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City of Los Angeles Coastal Transportation Corridor

Speci�c Plan (CTCSP) and West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Speci�c Plan (WLA TIMP)

OVERVIEWThe City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning has prepared proposed amendments to the Coastal Transportation Corridor Speci�c Plan (CTCSP) and West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Speci�c Plan (WLA TIMP) along with a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The amendments include an update to the list of transportation improvements to be funded, in part, by the impact fees collected from new development; an update to the Transportation Impact Assessment fee program, including revisions to the fees, exemptions, in-lieu credits, and affordable housing credits; and a new transit-oriented development credit.

The updated list of transportation improvements includes: transit, bicycle and pedestrian, roadway and intelligent transportation system, and trip reduction programs. Other proposed changes include administrative amendments and minor revisions that are consistent with recent California State legislation, transportation policies in the City’s General Plan Elements, LADOT’s Traf�c Study Policies and Procedures, and current best planning practices.

The City will be hosting two identically formatted public meetings to present an overview of the Speci�c Plan updates and Draft EIR and take public comments on the documents. You are invited to attend either meeting to learn more about the project and share your input on the Speci�c Plan updates and Draft EIR. Dates, times, and locations of each meeting are listed on the reverse side.

Improving Mobility on the Westside

The Los Angeles City Council directed the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of City Planning, to undertake a comprehensive study to develop

potential short-term solutions and long-term plans to respond to congestion and mobility challenges within this geography of the City. The comprehensive study, called the

Westside Mobility Plan, was undertaken to update the long range vision that would facilitate a more balanced

modal approach toward improving mobility on the Westside. The Westside Mobility Plan study area is made

up of the combined boundaries of the CTCSP and WLA TIMP areas. These Speci�c Plan areas include all or parts of the Westwood, West Los Angeles, Brentwood-Paci�c Palisades, Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Westchester-Playa

Del Rey, Venice Community Plan areas and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Plan area. The objectives of the Westside Mobility Plan include enhancing transportation

options for multiple modes of travel, improving transit along key north-south corridors, reducing auto reliance and greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the safety and

convenience of walking and bicycling.

History of the Existing Speci�c Plans

The CTCSP and WLA TIMP were adopted in 1985 and 1997, respectively, with the purpose of establishing a Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) program to be

assessed on new development and intended to assist with the costs of future transportation improvements on the

Westside. The TIA fees were established by Speci�c Plan ordinances and have been a part of the development

approval process in the Westside since adoption.

City of Los Angeles

CPC Nos. CPC-2014-1456-SP (CTCSP) & CPC-2014-1457-SP (WLA TIMP)CTC/WLA TIMP SPECIFIC PLANS UPDATE

Council Districts 5 & 11

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STATUS UPDATE

Three community workshops were held in October 2012 that helped further

refine the mobility improvements for the final Mobility Plan. The project team is

currently focused on updating the Coastal Transportation Corridor and West LA

Transportation Specific Plans, including an update to the development impact

fees. The environmental analysis process has been initiated and the Notice of

Preparation will be released late spring 2014.

[email protected]

www.WestsideMobilityPlan.com

Like us on Facebook: Westside Mobility Plan

Department of City Planning contact:Shawn Kuk(213) 978-1290 | [email protected]

CONTACT

Culver City/Ladera Heights/

Inglewood

Playa Vista/Westchester

Palms/Mar Vista/Del Rey

Santa Monica/Pacific Palisades

Pacific Ocean

West Los Angeles

CenturyCity

Westwood

Brentwood

Beverly Hills/West Hollywood

LAX

Venice

NEXT STEPSThe Project Team is finalizing the Mobility Plan based on public input and updating the development impact fees. The EIR for the Coastal Transportation Corridor and West LA Transportation Specific Plans will be released in 2014. The Project Team will host community and stakeholder meetings in late Spring 2014. Stay tuned for further project updates.

STUDY FOCUS AREA

Study Focus Area

West Los Angeles TIMP Area

Coastal Transportation Corridor Area

This map reflects the project boundaries for this study.

Updated Spring 2014

STATUS UPDATE

Three community workshops were held in October 2012 that helped further

refine the mobility improvements for the final Mobility Plan. The project team is

currently focused on updating the Coastal Transportation Corridor and West LA

Transportation Specific Plans, including an update to the development impact

fees. The environmental analysis process has been initiated and the Notice of

Preparation will be released late spring 2014.

[email protected]

www.WestsideMobilityPlan.com

Like us on Facebook: Westside Mobility Plan

Department of City Planning contact:Shawn Kuk(213) 978-1290 | [email protected]

CONTACT

Culver City/Ladera Heights/

Inglewood

Playa Vista/Westchester

Palms/Mar Vista/Del Rey

Santa Monica/Pacific Palisades

Pacific Ocean

West Los Angeles

CenturyCity

Westwood

Brentwood

Beverly Hills/West Hollywood

LAX

Venice

NEXT STEPSThe Project Team is finalizing the Mobility Plan based on public input and updating the development impact fees. The EIR for the Coastal Transportation Corridor and West LA Transportation Specific Plans will be released in 2014. The Project Team will host community and stakeholder meetings in late Spring 2014. Stay tuned for further project updates.

STUDY FOCUS AREA

Study Focus Area

West Los Angeles TIMP Area

Coastal Transportation Corridor Area

This map reflects the project boundaries for this study.

Updated Spring 2014

You are encouraged to visit our website for study updates and information at www.WestsideMobilityPlan.com. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].

Si desea esta información en español, llame al (213) 978‐1179.

Find us on Facebook: Westside Mobility Plan

Each meeting will include topic stations, public comments and a presentation.

Presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 21, 20166:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Venice High School 13000 Venice BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90066

Public Transit: Metro 33, 733 and Big Blue Bus 1

Tuesday, February 2, 20166:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Henry Medina West LA ParkingEnforcement Facility*11214 Exposition BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064

*On-site parking is limited. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, use transit or park on the surrounding streets.

Public Transit: Culver CityBus 6; Big Blue Bus 4, 7 and

Big Blue Bus Rapid 7

OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC HEARING Study Focus Area

Public comments may be submitted three ways:

1 In person at one of the two public meetings

The public comment period for the CTCSP/WLA TIMP Draft Environmental Impact Report begins January 7, 2016 and ends 60 days later on March 7, 2016. All public comments must be received by March 7, 2016.

Via email by March 7, 2016 to [email protected](please note “ENV-2014-1458-EIR” in the subject line)

2Via mail postmarked by March 7, 2016 to:

Ms. Conni Pallini‐Tipton, AICP, Senior PlannerDepartment of City Planning, City of Los Angeles200 N Spring St, Room 667Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Please include in all correspondence: LA City EIR No. ENV-2014-1458-EIR