Design Review Subcommittee Meeting May 13, 2026

The City of San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee convened on May 13, 2026, to discuss Project 26-079, a development permit for the Zebra House coffee shop patio expansion at 10001 South El Camino Real. The project involves removing an existing planter to construct a 263-square-foot patio with a pergola, replacing windows with black rollup garage doors, and repainting retaining walls. The subcommittee reviewed design elements to ensure consistency with the Spanish Colonial Revival Architectural District, including recommendations for door styles, lighting fixtures, and landscaping enhancements. Discussions included potential encroachment permits for landscaping in the public right-of-way and concerns about city maintenance responsibilities for street trees. No formal votes on procurement or contract awards were recorded, but the subcommittee provided guidance for design adjustments and recommended coordination with the applicant on materials and landscaping. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next session for June 10, 2026.