Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Juan Capistrano public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in development with medium priority
Calle Jardin / Alipaz Street property negotiation
Behind closed doors, the council discussed price and payment terms for a 10,500-square-foot piece of vacant city land with Dr. Jillian Stewart of Surf & Turf Therapy. No deal terms were announced.
Mission Hacienda Plaza sign program and downtown design character
The shopping center's owner wants a secondary monument sign — about 33 feet long, 6 feet tall, and 40% larger in sign area than code allows — to help visitors find tenants and to screen new EV charging equipment. The commission likes the goal but wants better drawings before granting the exception.