Marblehead Coastal GPA NO. 96-01/Local Coastal Program

The City of San Clemente has approved Zoning Amendment PHP25-343, which modifies the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan to grant a height exception for a hotel located at 401 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa on a 1.7-acre parcel. This amendment increases the maximum allowable height from 45 feet to 62 feet to accommodate a rooftop restaurant featuring outdoor dining, an interior kitchen, and restrooms. The project is designated as an architectural landmark of the Marblehead Coastal Promenade and must adhere to the City's Spanish Colonial Revival architectural standards and various General Plan policies regarding community character and the protection of public views. Environmental compliance was established through Addendum No. 6 to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, which determined that the height increase results in no new significant environmental impacts, rendering further CEQA review unnecessary. Operational requirements include strict adherence to noise control ordinances and construction hours limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Additionally, the project requires specific fire and safety approvals from the Orange County Fire Authority, including the installation and testing of an emergency responder digital radio system prior to occupancy.