Rosenbaum Road vacation

Objected to the CEQA categorical exemptions, arguing the road easement and parcel are tied to the church's 118-stall parking plan, and asked code enforcement to investigate the church's operations and area homeschool programs.

Supported staff's no-action recommendation and urged the city to preserve easements so the Trabuco Creek regional trail — the missing 'mountains to sea' link — remains possible.

The church's senior priest described modest plans to build on 10% of the property, beautify the area, and add shared parking, urging adoption of both resolutions.

A church member and 2014 resident said the church fits the city's founding character and thanked the council for its support.

Attorney for the George Rosenbaum Trust raised access concerns for large trucks at the ranch on parcel two but said they want to work collaboratively with the city.

Owner of adjacent parcels said he lost his goat yoga business after city enforcement, and that the city never offered him the land it now plans to sell to the church.

A local dental clinic owner and church member expressed gratitude and support for the church's presence.

A 50-year nearby resident worried the vacation is really about church parking, that the road is becoming dangerous, and that the rural character is being lost.

Returned to support the vacation, saying opposition stems from confusion and that the church acquisition would be beneficial.

A church board member thanked staff and said the vacation would let them beautify the area and add about six public parking spaces.

A resident who frequents the area said the land's current condition is unsafe and supports the church using it for parking.

A San Clemente resident and church member briefly urged approval of the two resolutions.

A Village San Juan resident asked the council to attach binding deed conditions before May 19 — requiring the church to disclose its intended use in writing and protecting public street access and parking.

A Village resident described losing the area's ranch character, near-misses with church traffic, and asked why the land isn't put on the open market.