City Council

(14) 22-1127 CD 6 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a Specific Plan and/or other land use tools for the Van Nuys airport to replace the Van Nuys Airport Plan and zoning ordinance. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to prepare a Specific Plan and/or other land use tools for the Van Nuys airport to replace the Van Nuys Airport Plan and Zoning Ordinance 177327. This plan should: Look at mitigating noise and other impacts from the airport on the surrounding area; including a barrier between the airport and nearby homes, additional hangar space, tree planting, and setbacks. Establish a community benefit program for the surrounding area. Explore how land covered by the plan can continue to be an economic generator by luring new commercial activity. Have extensive engagement with airport stakeholders and local residents. INSTRUCT the LAWA and the City Attorney to report on what the City can and cannot do in terms of regulating activity at Van Nuys Airport.