Study session for redevelopment options of city-owned properties in Manhattan Beach.

COURTESY NOTICEMARCH 11, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M.THE MANHATTAN BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER PERMANENT REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR TWO CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1155 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE (PARKING LOT 3) AND 400 MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD
Applicant:City of Manhattan BeachProject Locations:1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3) and 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
ProjectDescription: On August 26, 2025, the City Council discussed potential permanent redevelopment options for two City-owned properties in downtown Manhattan Beach: Parking Lot 3 and 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (formerly U.S. Bank). Additionally, they directed City staff to pursue a public engagement program to help identify long-term redevelopment options for both properties. Since then, the City has completed the first phase of that program by collecting community input on redevelopment options for both properties. On January 20, 2026, the City Council narrowed down the list of potential redevelopment options to continue exploring and directed staff to continue implementing the public engagement program and to return with more information. Community Development staff will conduct a study session to obtain Planning Commission and community input related to those redevelopment options.
EnvironmentalDetermination: Discussing the matter and receiving direction from the Planning Commission is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3). However, the future redevelopment projects that the City Council identifies for each property at a later date are subject to CEQA and will be analyzed during a future phase.
Staff Member: Tari Kuvhenguhwa, Associate Planner, (310) 802-5511, tkuvhenguhwa@manhattanbeach.gov
Meeting Date& Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Meeting Begins at 3:00 p.m. (Item discussion time is dependent on location on the agenda.)The Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in-person at City Council Chambers (1400 Highland Avenue) and via Zoom; instructions on registering for public participation will be included under the ‘Public Comments’ section of the City Council meeting agenda that will be posted on the City’s website ( https://www.manhattanbeach.gov on or before Friday, March 6, 2026. If you want written material to be included in the agenda, please submit such material prior to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
PublicComments: The Planning Commission encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting. All comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the Planning Commission and the public prior to the meeting. Comments received following posting of the Staff Report will be forwarded to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the meeting. In addition, you may participate by attending the meeting in-person or joining Zoom during the meeting, instructions for which will be included on the Agenda.
For further information, contact the project Planner. A staff report will be on the City Website (www.manhattanbeach.gov [http://www.manhattanbeach.gov]), on or before Friday, March 6, 2026.The Beach ReporterPublished: 2/26/26