Los Rios Theater Project (CUP 24-003)
Summary
SCH Number
2025061372
Public Agency
City of San Juan Capistrano
Document Title
Los Rios Theater Project (CUP 24-003)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2025
Document Description
A request to convert the existing Regency movie theater into a live entertainment venue with an accessory eating and drinking establishment.
Contact Information
Name
Izzak Mireles
Agency Name
City of San Juan Capistrano
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Juan Capistrano
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Camino Capistrano
Zip
92675
Total Acres
n/a
Parcel #
121-150-27
State Highways
California
Railways
railways within one mile
Airports
n/a
Schools
yes
Waterways
n/a
Township
n/a
Range
n/a
Section
n/a
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State type and section number: Class 1 – Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This Project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City's Environmental Administrator has determined that the Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the State CEQA Guidelines. This exemption applies to the operation, permitting, licensing, and minor alteration of existing private structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Project involves converting the existing Regency movie theater into a live entertainment venue, which includes interior tenant improvements and an integrated bar and lounge area that functions as an accessory use to the venue. The Project does not involve expansion of use, as no expansion of the tenant suite or building footprint is proposed. Furthermore, the Project will not affect onsite parking, access, or circulation.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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