spas Specific Plan Amendment Study

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1 Los Angeles International Airport spas Specific Plan Amendment Study 2012 Page 1 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 1

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3 Table of Contents 4 Message from the Executive Director 5 About the Study 7 History 8 Environmental Impact Review (EIR) Timeline 9 How Issues are Addressed During the Environmental Review Process 10 Alternative 1 11 Alternative 2 12 Alternative 3 13 Alternative 4 14 Alternative 5 15 Alternative 6 16 Alternative 7 17 Alternative 8 18 Alternative 9 19 How To Submit Comments Page 3 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 3

4 Message from the Executive Director Thank you for your interest in the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Project. We ve heard ideas and opinions from many different airport constituencies in recent years, and a consensus is taking shape. Los Angeles wants to be proud of LAX. We all seek to create an airport that improves its ability to serve a demanding worldwide audience without compromising its responsibilities as a neighbor and engine of our local economy. Our current efforts continue a long planning process to modernize the airport to reflect its critical role as a gateway to Los Angeles. As you visit our airport, you will see that the work to improve LAX is already underway. We have made progress with several critical projects: the Tom Bradley International Terminal Project, which will re-establish LAX as a modern U.S. gateway in a competitive global market; a new south airfield with a centerline taxiway to improve safety; a new utility plant that will more efficiently provide heating and cooling to our existing and planned facilities; and improvements to our baggage handling system. We are undertaking a study of the unresolved elements of the LAX Master Plan, known as the Specific Plan Amendment Study or SPAS. This guide is a useful snapshot of various airfield, terminal, and ground transportation options that will help LAX better serve the needs of its varied constituencies. While I can t anticipate the outcome, I can assure you that we will make every effort to listen, provide the best information available, and deliver a program for LAX that is efficient, safe, sustainable, feasible, and financially responsible. I invite you to learn more and make your voice heard during the Draft Environmental Impact Report comment period. Together we can be part of a process of which we can all be proud. Gina Marie Lindsey Executive Director Los Angeles World Airports Page 4 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 4

5 About the Study What is SPAS? The LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) identifies potential amendments to the LAX Specific Plan that plan for the modernization and improvement of LAX in a manner that is designed for a practical capacity of 78.9 million annual passengers (MAP) while enhancing safety and security, minimizing environmental impacts on the surrounding communities, and creating conditions that encourage airlines to go to other airports in the region, particularly those owned and operated by LAWA. The LAX SPAS focuses on providing solutions to the problems that the Yellow Light Projects were designed to address in the LAX Master Plan Program. The LAX SPAS also focuses on security, traffic, and aviation activity of such alternatives; potential environmental impacts that could result from replacing Yellow Light projects with alternative projects; and potential mitigation measures that compare to mitigation levels in the LAX Master Plan EIR. The objectives associated with completion of the LAX SPAS process, including the identification and evaluation of alternatives to the Yellow Light Projects, are the following: 1. Provide North Airfield Improvements that Support the Safe and Efficient Movement of Aircraft at LAX 2. Improve the Ground Access System at LAX to Better Accommodate Airport-Related Traffic, Especially as Related to the Central Terminal Area (CTA) 3. Maintain LAX s Position as the Premier International Gateway Supporting and Advancing the Economic Growth and Vitality of the Los Angeles Region 4. Plan Improvements That Do Not Result in More Than 153 Passenger Gates at 78.9 Million Annual Passengers (MAP) 5. Enhance Safety and Security at LAX 6. Minimize Environmental Impacts on Surrounding Communities 7. Produce an Improvement Program that is Efficient, Sustainable, Feasible and Fiscally Responsible Page 5 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 5

6 About the Study (continued) Yellow Light Project Areas The Yellow Light Projects are: (a) Development of the Ground Transportation Center (GTC), including the baggage tunnel, associated structures and equipment (b) Construction of the Automated People Mover (APM) from the GTC to the Central Terminal Area (CTA), including its stations and related facilities and equipment (c) Demolition of CTA Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (d) Reconfiguration of the North Airfield as contemplated in the LAX Master Plan, including center taxiways (e) Improvements to on-site roadways associated with (a) and (b) above Page 6 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 6

7 History In 2004, the City of Los Angeles approved the LAX Master Plan. It provides a conceptual planning framework for future improvements at LAX and serves as a working guideline to be consulted by LAWA as site-specific projects transpire. The LAX Master Plan provides for the modernization of the runway and taxiway system, redevelopment of the terminal area, improvement of access to the airport, and enhancement of passenger safety, security, and convenience. In 2004, the City also adopted the LAX Specific Plan, which is the guiding regulatory document for Master Plan implementation. A number of lawsuits were filed challenging the approval of the LAX Master Plan and the adoption of the LAX Specific Plan. In February 2006, pursuant to the settlement of those lawsuits and in accordance with the LAX Specific Plan, LAWA initiated the current Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS), which, among other things, evaluates potential alternatives to the so-called Yellow Light Projects. Based on input from the public, SPAS Advisory Committee, Board of Airport Commissioners, FAA, and North Airfield Safety Studies conducted in 2007, in early 2008 LAWA identified several possible options to the Yellow Light Projects and issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Between 2007 and 2010, a subsequent North Airfield Safety Study, referred to as the LAX NASS, was completed to estimate the level of future safety associated with several alternate configurations of the LAX North Airfield. This study further informed the LAX SPAS process and LAWA refined various options to be evaluated in the LAX SPAS and the LAX SPAS EIR and issued a revised NOP in October s 1980s Present Page 7 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 7

8 Environmental Impact Review (EIR) Timeline ( The Following Graphic Illustrates the Environmental Review Process for the LAX SPAS Project) LAX SPAS Initial Planning Process/Scoping North Airfield Safety Study Renewed SPAS Planning Process Public Scoping Process Through 11/29/2010 WE ARE HERE Release of SPAS Report/Draft EIR and 75-Day Public Review Prepare Responses to Comments/Final EIR Develop SPAS Report / Draft EIR Board of Airport Commissioners and Local Approvals Page 8 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 8

9 How Issues are Addressed During the Environmental Review Process THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS T STAR HOW YOUR ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED Parking Noise LAX tion porta Trans REVIEW AND COMMENT Travel WE ARE HERE ISSUES TO BE ANALYZED Traffic Air Quality Noise Draft EIR informs decision makers and the public about the potential significant impacts of SPAS SCOPING Public participation is an essential part of the CEQA process CERTIFICATION DEIR DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT LAWA will host Draft EIR public meetings for review and comment on the environmental document. The final documents will include responses to comments recieved. The Board of Airport Commissioners will review and consider the Final EIR, along with other information and testimony received during the public hearing process, as part of their deliberations on whether to approve a H particular SPAS alternative. FINIS AFTER, LAWA SELECTS A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE The environmental document includes the assessment of several alternatives and public comments. After careful consideration, a preferred project alternative is selected. Page 9 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 9

10 Alternative 1 ln co. Lin lvd B Lincoln Blvd Realignment ln co Lin Concourse Extensions at Midfield Satellite Concourse and Tom Bradley International Terminal to Newly Established Parking Limit Line Lincoln Blvd Below Grade vd Bl Runway 6L/24R Relocated 260 ft. North er Westchest New Centerfield Taxiway Runway 6R/24L Extension Parking at Manchester Square Modification of Sky Way Roadway Entrance Pkwy Intermodal Transportation Facility Arbor Vitae St 96th St r gd hin s Per Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield An Elevated and Dedicated Busway Connecting LAWA and Metro Facilities New Terminal 0 Partial Demolition and Gate Reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Century Blvd Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) Aviation Blvd Aircraft Parking Limit Line Sepulveda Blvd 98th St Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot Imperial Highway North Airfield Movement of Runway 6L/24R 260 feet north New centerfield taxiway Extension of Runway 6R/24L Reconfiguration of Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Relocate Lincoln Boulevard northward to be compatible with the relocated Runway 6L/24R Terminal Ground Transportation Construction of a new Terminal 0 east of Terminal 1 and west of Sepulveda Boulevard Maintain private vehicle access to the Central Terminal Area (CTA) Concourse extensions for the new TBIT and the future Midfield Satellite Concourse to newly established aircraft parking limit line Modification of Sky Way roadway entrance to the CTA Partial demolition and gate reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Elimination of West remote gates Total of 153 passenger gates Development of an Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) at 98th Street and Airport Boulevard Parking at Manchester Square Development of an elevated/dedicated busway along 98th Street with a bridge over Sepulveda Boulevard serving LAWA and Metro facilties Page 10 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 10

11 Alternative 2 ln co Lin lvd B Concourse Extensions at Midfield Satellite Concourse and Tom Bradley International Terminal to Newly Established Parking Limit Linester Pkwy Relocation / Modification of High-Speed Exits from Runway 6L /24R Westche Parking at Manchester Square Runway 6R/24L Extension Modification of Sky Way Roadway Entrance Intermodal Transportation Facility Arbor Vitae St 96th St r gd hin s Per Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield An Elevated and Dedicated Busway Connecting LAWA and Metro Facilities New Terminal 0 Partial Demolition and Gate Reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Century Blvd Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) Aviation Blvd Aircraft Parking Limit Line Sepulveda Blvd 98th St Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot Imperial Highway North Airfield Addition/modification of high-speed exits from Runway 6L/24R Extension of Runway 6R/24L Reconfiguration of Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Terminal Construction of a new Terminal 0 east of Terminal 1 and west of Sepulveda Boulevard Concourse extensions for the new TBIT and the future Midfield Satellite Concourse to newly established aircraft parking limit line Partial demolition and gate reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Elimination of West remote gates Ground Transportation Maintain private vehicle access to CTA Modification of Sky Way roadway entrance to CTA Development of ITF at 98th Street and Airport Boulevard Parking at Manchester Square Development of an elevated/dedicated busway along 98th Street with a bridge over Sepulveda Boulevard serving LAWA and Metro facilities Total of 153 passenger gates Page 11 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 11

12 Alternative 3 ln co Lin Runway 6R/24L Relocated 340 ft. South vd Bl New Centerfield Taxiway Runway 6L/24R Extension Runway 6R/24L Extension Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Lot C Replace Gates at T1, T2 and T3 with Linear Concourse Arbor Vitae St 96th St 98th St Elimination of Northernmost Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal Aircraft Parking Limit Line Closure of Central Terminal Area to Private Vehicles r gd hin s Per Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield Replace Central Terminal Area Parking with New Passenger Processing Terminals West Employee Parking Automated People Mover Connecting Ground Transportation Facilities to Central Terminal Area (CTA) Construction of New On-Airport Roads to Facilitate Access to Ground Transportation Center Intermodal Transportation Center Terminal Movement of Runway 6R/24L 340 feet south Replacement of north concourses/gates at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 with a new linear concourse New centerfield taxiway Elimination of the northernmost gates at TBIT Extensions of Runway 6L/24R and Runway 6R/24L Replacement of the existing CTA parking structures with new passenger processing terminals Relocation and improvements to Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Parking Pedestrian Bridge to Green Line Imperial Highway North Airfield Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) Aviation Blvd Sepulveda Blvd Century Blvd Ground Transportation Center Elimination of West remote gates Total of 153 passenger gates Ground Transportation Closure of the CTA to private vehicles Development of a Ground Transportation Center (GTC) to provide pick-up and drop-off location for airport users at Manchester Square Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) at Continental City site with a pedestrian bridge to the existing Metro Green Line Station Consolidated Rental Car (CONRAC) facility at Lot C Development of two Automated People Mover (APM) systems to link the GTC and CTA, and to link the ITC, CONRAC and CTA Construction of new on-airport roads east of and parallel to Aviation Boulevard to facilitate access to the GTC and ITC Construction of a West Employee Parking Facility Page 12 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 12

13 Alternative 4 Lin ln co Bl vd er Westchest Consolidated Rental Car Facility Pkwy Arbor Vitae St Reconfiguration of Runway 6R/24L to Meet FAA Runway Safety Area Requirements 96th St 98th St Aircraft Parking Limit Line Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) gd hin s Per r New Parking to Accommodate Cars Displaced by Consolidated Rental Car Facility Aviation Blvd Sepulveda Blvd Century Blvd Imperial Highway North Airfield Extension of Runway 6R/24L and Taxiway E to meet FAA Runway Safety Area requirements Terminal No improvements Ground Transportation CONRAC facility at Lot C New parking at Continental City site to accomodate parking displaced by the CONRAC Page 13 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 13

14 Alternative 5 ln co Lin vd Bl Lincoln Blvd Realignment Runway 6L/24R Relocated 350 ft. North New Centerfield Taxiway Pkwy Sepulveda Blvd er Westchest Lincoln Blvd Below Grade Runway 6R/24L Extension Arbor Vitae St 96th St New Terminal 0 98th St Partial Demolition and Gate Reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Century Blvd Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield r gd hin s Per Concourse Extensions at Midfield Satellite Concourse and Tom Bradley International Terminal to newly established Parking Limit Line Aviation Blvd Aircraft Parking Limit Line Imperial Highway North Airfield Movement of Runway 6L/24R 350 feet north New centerfield taxiway Extension of Runway 6R/24L Reconfiguration of Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Relocate Lincoln Boulevard northward to be compatible with the relocated Runway 6L/24R Terminal Construction of a new Terminal 0 east of Terminal 1 and west of Sepulveda Boulevard Concourse extensions for the new TBIT and the future Midfield Satellite Concourse to newly established aircraft parking limit line (to a lesser degree than Alts.1, 2 and 6) Ground Transportation This Alternative only contains airfield and terminal elements Partial demolition and gate reconfiguration of Terminal 1 (to a greater degree than Alts.1, 2 and 6) Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Elimination of West remote gates Total of 153 passenger gates Page 14 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 14

15 Alternative 6 ln co Lin vd Bl Lincoln Blvd Realignment Runway 6L/24R Relocated 100 ft. North Lincoln Blvd Below Grade New Centerfield Taxiway er Westchest Pkwy Arbor Vitae St Runway 6R/24L Extension and Relocation of Service Road 96th St Sepulveda Blvd New Terminal 0 98th St Partial Demolition and Gate Reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Century Blvd Aircraft Parking Limit Line Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield r gd hin s Per Concourse Extensions at Midfield Satellite Concourse and Tom Bradley International Terminal to newly established Parking Limit Line Aviation Blvd Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Imperial Highway North Airfield Movement of Runway 6L/24R 100 feet north New centerfield taxiway Extension of Runway 6R/24L Reconfiguration of Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Relocate Lincoln Boulevard northward to be compatible with the relocated Runway 6L/24R Terminal Construction of a new Terminal 0 east of Terminal 1 and west of Sepulveda Boulevard Concourse extensions for the new TBIT and the future Midfield Satellite Concourse to newly established aircraft parking limit line Ground Transportation This Alternative only contains airfield and terminal elements Partial demolition and gate reconfiguration of Terminal 1 Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Elimination of West remote gates Total of 153 passenger gates Page 15 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 15

16 Alternative 7 ln co L in Bl. vd Relocate Runway 6R/24L 100 ft. South Concourse Extensions at Midfield Satellite Concourse and Tom Bradley wy Pk estchester International Terminal to WNewly Established Parking Limit Line Runway 6R/24L Extension Arbor Vitae St 96th St 98th St New Centerfield Taxiway Aircraft Parking Limit Line New Terminal 0 Partial Demolition and Gate Reconfiguration of Terminal 1 r gd hin s Per Taxiway E and Taxilane D to Service the Full Length of the North Airfield Aviation Blvd Sepulveda Blvd Century Blvd Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Imperial Highway North Airfield Movement of Runway 6R/24L 100 feet south New centerfield taxiway Extension of Runway 6R/24L Reconfiguration of Taxiway E and Taxilane D to service the full length of the north airfield Terminal Construction of a new Terminal 0 east of Terminal 1 and west of Sepulveda Boulevard Concourse extensions for the new TBIT and the future Midfield Satellite Concourse to newly established parking limit line (to a lesser degree than Alts. 1, 2, 5 and 6) Ground Transportation This Alternative only contains airfield and terminal elements Partial demolition and gate reconfiguration of Terminal 1 (to a greater degree than Alts. 1, 2, 5 and 6) Redevelopment of Terminal 3 Elimination of West remote gates Total of 153 passenger gates Page 16 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 16

17 Alternative 8 ln co Lin vd Bl Parking East of Lot C er Westchest Pkwy Modification of Sky Way Roadway Entrance Consolidated Rental Car Facility and Parking at Manchester Square Arbor Vitae St Intermodal Transportation Facility Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot r gd hin s Per An Elevated and Dedicated Busway Connecting LAWA and Metro Facilities Sepulveda Blvd 96th St Imperial Highway North Airfield Terminal This Alternative only contains ground This Alternative only contains ground transportation elements transportation elements Ground Transportation Maintain private vehicle access to the CTA Modification of Sky Way roadway entrance to the CTA Development of an ITF at 98th Street and Airport Boulevard Parking lot east of Lot C Development of a CONRAC facility and parking at Manchester Square Development of an elevated/dedicated busway along 98th Street, connecting LAWA and Metro facilties Page 17 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 17

18 Alternative 9 ln co Lin vd Bl Consolidated Rental Car Facility and Parking at Manchester Square Parking East of Lot C er Westchest Pkwy Modification of Sky Way Roadway Entrance Arbor Vitae St 96th St Intermodal Transportation Facility Century Blvd Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot Aviation Blvd Future Light Rail Station (Metro Project) r gd hin s Per Automated People Mover Connecting LAWA and Metro Facilities Sepulveda Blvd 98th St Imperial Highway North Airfield Terminal This Alternative only contains ground This Alternative only contains ground transportation elements transportation elements Ground Transportation Maintain private vehicle access to the CTA Modification of Sky Way roadway entrance to the CTA Development of an ITF at 98th Street and Airport Boulevard Parking lot east of Lot C Development of a CONRAC facility and parking at Manchester Square Development of an APM system along 98th Street, connecting LAWA and Metro facilities Page 18 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 18

19 How To Submit Comments All public comments about the LAX SPAS Draft EIR are to be received no later than 5:00 pm on October 10, If you attend the Open House/Public Meetings, you can submit comments in the following ways: Written create your written comments and place them in the Submit Comments Here box at each station Video recording record your statements with the videographer present at Station 8 (your video will be transcribed into a text document and submitted into the official record) Audio recording record your statements on one of the tape recorders found at Station 8 (your audio recording will be transcribed into a text document and submitted into the official record) Laptop comments type your comments directly into an online public comment form found on one of the laptops located at Station 8 Public Speaker Card at Station 8 and the sign-in tables you will find public speaker cards for the Public Meeting portion of the meeting. Submit completed cards to the LAWA team prior to the Public Meeting, which is the last 90 minutes of the Open House/ Public Meetings In addition, comments may be submitted in the following ways: to spaseircomments@lawa.org Via online comment form at Through the LAX SPAS Virtual Meeting site ( between September 10, 2012 and October 10, 2012 In writing to: Los Angeles World Airports, Facilities Planning Division Attention: Diego Alvarez One World Way Los Angeles, CA Page 19 LAXSPAS_Book.indd 19

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