Rescinding Approval of Cultural Heritage Commission Resolution No. 25-12-03-01 for the French Hotel Project

The City of San Juan Capistrano is rescinding Cultural Heritage Commission Resolution No. 25-12-03-01 and associated California Environmental Quality Act approvals related to Site Plan Review 22-002 for the French Hotel Project. The original project proposal involved the development of a 70-room boutique hotel, which included the restoration and rehabilitation of the Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes for guest rooms and dining, as well as an event space, on-site valet parking, and other related amenities. The project is located at 31861-31871 San Juan Capistrano, California, encompassing Assessor's Parcel Numbers 121-150-28, 29, and 30. A Notice of Exemption dated January 28, 2026, issued by Environmental Administrator Laura Stokes, confirms that this rescission is exempt under the common sense exemption. This determination is based on the fact that the action will not authorize any construction or result in physical environmental changes. Administrative oversight for this action is managed by the Development Services Department, with Senior Planner Izzak Mireles serving as the primary point of contact.