Design Review Subcommittee Meeting September 9, 2026

The City of San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee convened on September 9, 2026, to review a proposed four-story, four-unit residential condominium project at 139 Avenida Florencia. The project is subject to California state law AB 2097, which eliminates minimum parking requirements within half a mile of a major transit stop, allowing the developer to provide only one parking space voluntarily. The subcommittee discussed the project's compliance with objective design standards, focusing on architectural style, roof details, massing, landscaping, and parking concerns. While the project generally meets design standards, members provided detailed feedback on improving Spanish Colonial Revival architectural elements, massing, and landscaping to better integrate with the neighborhood. The meeting included clarifications on subdivision and density requirements under state law, and the project will proceed with staff-level review without a public hearing due to state overrides. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session.