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Planning Commission OKs one-year extension for entitlements at 1950–1960 East Grand Avenue
Summary
The El Segundo Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a one-year time extension for the entitlements tied to site plan review SPR20-03 for two parcels at 1950 and 1960 East Grand Avenue; staff said the approvals run with the land and the new expiration will be Aug. 11, 2026.
The El Segundo Planning Commission voted 4-0 on Oct. 9 to approve a one-year extension of entitlements tied to site plan review SPR20-03 for two parcels addressed as 1950 and 1960 East Grand Avenue.
City planning staff member Maria Baltanagara told the commission the two-parcel site includes an 11-story parking structure on the parcel at 1950 and a 12-story office building at 1960. She said the existing entitlements include a proposed office building described in the entitlement documents as 993,568 square feet with four stories and a mezzanine, and a separate four-level parking structure with 258 spaces. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2972 to grant a second one-year extension; the new expiration date would be Aug. 11, 2026.
Applicant representative Ahmed Rubrar, who said he works for Alan Mackens and is representing “1960 Grand Owner LLC,” told the commission the current owner acquired the property last year, is evaluating options and is “standing pat for now.” Rubrar said ownership is maintaining the site while weighing whether to proceed with development.
Commissioners asked staff about the mechanics and limits of extension authority. Planning staff explained that, under the municipal code cited at the hearing, the planning commission may approve a second one-year extension when no changes to the project are proposed and that entitlements run with the land so a subsequent owner could also seek extensions. Staff added that the commission has latitude to set a different extension length if it chooses.
A motion to approve the staff recommendation carried unanimously. The public record for the item shows recorded roll-call votes of Aye from Commissioner Christian, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner McCafferty and Vice Chair Inga; the motion passed 4-0. The record does not identify the maker or seconder of the motion in the transcript.
The commission’s action was limited to the time-extension request; no change to the project’s buildings, uses or parking was approved at the meeting.
Next steps: the extension will become effective as provided in the resolution and entitlements will remain active through Aug. 11, 2026 unless the commission or a later action changes that date.
