Current Status: Approved by Planning Commission on March 23, 2023. Project is currently under construction and anticipated to be completed by end of 2024.

Project Details: In 2012, approval was granted to allow a data centers and emergency backup diesel generators (EA-971). On March 23, 2023, the Planning Commission approved an amendment that increased the total number of allowable backup generators to 15 (EA-971 Revision A). Specifically, the Project proposes to install up to 7 generators will be installed at the property’s northeast corner - three at ground level and four on platforms. There is no change in land use or expansion in building floor area.

Supporting Documents: 

Public Review IS/MND 

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Responses to Comments MND

Modeling Technical Memorandum

Current Status: On March 15, 2022 and April 19, 2022, the City Council approved the Pacific Coast Commons project. To-date the developer has not started construction of the project.

Project Details: The approved mixed-use project includes a total of 257 apartment units, 6 townhome condominium units, 11,252 square feet of commercial uses, and three parking structures containing 825 parking spaces in various districts/subareas along PCH.  Of the total 263 residential units, 32 are approved as affordable housing units.

To implement development of the project, a Specific Plan was approved for the area bounded by PCH, Holly Avenue, Indiana Street, and Palm Avenue, and bisected by Mariposa Avenue.  The specific plan created five land use districts (or subareas) for the area as illustrated below and includes carefully tailored land use regulations within each district. 

Districts Map

PCC-South (PCC MU-1 District/Subarea) is bordered by PCH, Holly Avenue, Indiana Street, and the Aloft Hotel to the north.  The approval at PCC-South includes a mixed-use 6-story building with 120 apartment units (105 market rate units and 15 affordable housing units), 5,756 gross square feet of commercial space, and an 8-level parking structure containing 336 parking spaces.

Fairfield Parking (PCC COM-3 District/Subarea) is bordered by PCH, Indiana Street, Mariposa Avenue, and the Aloft Hotel to the south.  The approval at PCC COM-3 includes a 5-level parking structure accommodating 215 parking spaces and 3,273 gross square feet of commercial space.

PCC-North (PCC MU-2 District/Subarea) encompasses the existing surface parking lot and fire lane in the area north of Mariposa Avenue generally bounded by Carl’s Jr. and the 7-Eleven/Union 76 Gas Station.  The approval at PCC MU-2 includes a 6-story mixed-use building with 137 apartment units (120 market rate units and 17 affordable housing units), 2,223 gross square feet of commercial space, and a 6-level parking structure containing 252 parking spaces.  Six townhomes with 2-car garages is also approved on a separate lot within PCC-North.

Supporting Documents: 

PCC Project - Frequently asked questions

Pacific Coast Commons Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (1)

Pacific Coast Commons DEIR Appendices (A-G)

Pacific Coast Commons DEIR Appendices (H-L)

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Pacific Coast Commons Final EIR 2-2-2022

Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration

Project Plans

Current Status: Approved by City Council on March 15, 2022, the North site is currently under construction; and the South site is pending permit issuance.

Project Details: The approved development for the South Site (located at 1475 East El Segundo Boulevard) includes a 44,604 square foot two-story addition to an existing one-story brick building, resulting in a 63,915 square foot three-story building with an overall height of 59’-6”.

The North Site is located on a 1.07-acre portion of a larger property at 1320-1330 East Franklin Avenue).  The approved development incudes a 44,802 square foot two-story addition to an existing one-story brick building, resulting in a 65,061 square foot three-story building with an overall height of 59’-6”; a new 766 square foot coffee pavilion with a maximum height of 23’-8”; and, a new 5,000-square foot public outdoor park with park seating, picnic tables, shade trees and landscaping.The City’s project approvals also include community benefits and improvements, which includes the following:

• Underground utilities (all electric power and low voltage phone and data lines) currently serve the buildings on the North and South Sites;
• Architectural public seating along the sidewalk area within the public right-of-way (ROW) facing E. Franklin Avenue and Kansas Street;
• Coffee Pavilion/Public Café on the North Site, including an associated outdoor dining area immediately adjacent to the E Franklin sidewalk to active the street and provide a convenient break location for local neighbors;
• A landscaped pocket park/open space area measuring 5,0 0 square feet serves as a focal point of the Project and of the surrounding area;
• Architecture that enhances building character;
• Open space that facilitates gathering; and
• Landscaping and environmental design.

Supporting Documents: 

Standard Works Initial Study Public Draft 12-13-21_final

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Technical Studies

Master Sign Program

Proposed Development Plans (North)

Proposed Development Plans (South)

Current Status: On May 23, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a second one-year time extension to the previously approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map. The map was extended to expire on May 18, 2025. 

Project Description: Consolidation of seven parcels into a single lot and construction of a new 70,921 square-foot 7-story office building with an integrated 1,185-space parking structure. 

Supporting Documents:

 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2952 (2nd Map Extension)

Final MND (with Technical Studies)

Draft MND

Proposed Development Plans 

Current Status: On June 29, 2022, the El Segundo Planning Commission conditionally approved the 1950-1960 E Grand Avenue Project.

Project Details: The approved Project includes construction of a new 5-story commercial office building (4-story with mezzanine) and a new 23-space surface parking lot at 1950 East Grand Avenue, and a 4-level, 258-space parking structure at 1960 East Grand Avenue. The new office building will be located at the front of the parcel, replacing the existing surface parking spaces.

Supporting Documents: 

1950-1960 E. Grand Ave Project Draft MND

1950-1960 E Grand Ave Project Final MND

1950-1960 E Grand Ave Project Plans

Current Status: Building permit COM-24-159 issued May 14, 2024; under construction expected completion in 2025.

Project Details: A new 27,938 gross square feet 3-story multi-use building for Los Angeles Times.

Supporting Documents: 

LA Times Project Plans

Current Status: Building permit COM-24-13 issued June 6, 2024; under construction expected completion in 2025.

Project Details: A new 10-story building consisting of 8 levels of parking with 2 levels of office above.  The parking garage will accommodate over 900 parking spaces, and the upper two levels accommodate approximately 49,500 square feet of office space.

Supporting Documents: 

Current Status: On July 10, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Environmental Assessment No. EA 1375, Downtown Design Review No. DDR 24-03, Adjustment No. ADJ 24-02, and Parking Demand Study No. PDS 24-01 for a new mixed-use project at the northwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Richmond Street.

Project Details: The project involves construction of two three-story mixed-use buildings. The first new building will be located at 201-205 Richmond Street and consist of approximately 11,627 square feet of retail and office space on the first two stories, as well as four dwelling units on the third story. The second new building will be located at 209 Richmond Street and consist of 3,706 square feet of commercial space on the first two stories, as well as two dwelling units on the third story. An existing two-story commercial building at 207 Richmond Street will remain.

Project History: The project was previously approved by the Planning Commission on July 8, 2021, however, that previous approval expired. The current project is a modified version of the previously approved project. 

Supporting Documents: 

• Project renderings
• Planning Commission Resolution of approval No. 2968 

For additional information contact Assistant Planner, Maria Baldenegro at 310-524-2341.

Current Status: On November 13, 2025, the El Segundo Planning Commission conditionally approved the Media Campus Project.

 Project Details: New construction of a 60,159 gross square foot two-story Professional Sports Team Headquarters and Training Facility building (44'-6" tall). The building consists of sports business offices, coaching offices, and specialized player development areas tailored to professional basketball athletes. These areas will comprise a practice court, weight room, player-coach dining room, and other spaces designated for athlete preparation. A total of 54 parking spaces will be provided via a surface parking lot.

Supporting Documents: 

EA-1391 Proposed Development Plans

Beach Cities Media Campus Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

For additional information contact Assistant Planner, Jazmin Farias at jfarias@elsegundo.org or 310-524-2342.