French Hotel – Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-002
Summary
SCH Number
2025120233
Public Agency
City of San Juan Capistrano
Document Title
French Hotel – Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-002
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/5/2025
Document Description
A proposed 70-room boutique hotel including the restoration and rehabilitation of the Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes for guest rooms and dining, an event space, on-site valet parking, and related amenities; and a determination of physical and aesthetic compatibility with structures and places identified on the City’s Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks, including the Don Juan Avila Adobe, El Adobe Restaurant, and Esslinger Building, for the proposed land use improvements associated with the French Hotel.
Contact Information
Name
Dan Almquist
Agency Name
31861-31871 Camino Capistrano QOZB LLC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
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
Del Obispo
Zip
92675
Total Acres
n/a
Parcel #
(APNs: 121-150-28, -29, -30)
State Highways
California
Railways
yes
Airports
n/a
Schools
yes
Waterways
n/a
Township
San Ju
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State type and section number: Section 15332 - Class 32 Infill Development
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 15332, Infill Development (Class 32) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all general plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designations and regulations. The project occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. Approval of this project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The site can adequately be served by all required utilities and public services. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions as set forth in Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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