DeniedOther
Capo Cigar Lounge Type 57 Private Membership Lounge
Description
The council refused the ABC-required public convenience or necessity finding for a members-only alcohol lounge, rejecting the applicant's argument that a private club is fundamentally different from a bar.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Apr 21, 2026.
No new private alcohol lounge downtown; the owner can try again or pursue other license options.
Applicant
- Name
- Fadel Ghanem
- Address
- 31952 Camino Capistrano, Suite B-2, San Juan Capistrano, CA (APN 666-242-13)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Denied3–2
Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
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