French Hotel – Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-002

The French Hotel – Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-002 project in San Juan Capistrano, California, entails the redevelopment of a historically significant site into a 70-room boutique hotel, with primary focus on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes as guest rooms and dining areas. The project will also include construction of an event space, on-site valet parking, and complementary amenities, all designed to align with the aesthetic and physical character of nearby City-designated historic landmarks such as the Don Juan Avila Adobe, El Adobe Restaurant, and Esslinger Building. A formal determination of compatibility with these historic resources is a critical component of the approval process, conducted under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 32 Infill Development exemption, which precludes the need for a full environmental impact report provided the project meets specific local planning and zoning criteria. The proposed site at 31861–31871 Camino Capistrano serves as the exclusive place of performance, with no federal procurement elements or FAR clauses applicable; this is a local land use and historic preservation initiative overseen by the City of San Juan Capistrano’s Development Services Department. The applicant, 31861-31871 Camino Capistrano QOZB, LLC, is represented by Dan Almquist, with Izzak Mireles, Senior Planner, serving as the primary city contact for review and coordination. The project was posted as a forecast on December 5, 2025, indicating a pre-award planning phase with no formal contract value, pricing details, payment terms, or procurement clauses identified. There are no federal acquisition requirements, packaging specifications, invoicing systems, contract administration codes, or evaluation factors for award because this is not a federally funded or governed contract but rather a municipal land use entitlement process. No certifications, representations, or socioeconomic status disclosures were submitted or required, and no schedule, delivery terms, or FOB conditions apply as the work involves construction and rehabilitation rather than goods delivery. All compliance and approval obligations center on adherence to local zoning, general plan objectives, and historical preservation guidelines under CEQA, with oversight conducted entirely at the city level without federal oversight or contractual invoicing infrastructure.