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San Clemente council directs public review for 1832 N. El Camino Real site; beaches and parks to solicit ideas

5709271 · September 3, 2025
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Council received staff report on a city-owned lot at 1832 N. El Camino Real, discussed legal constraints and possible temporary uses, and voted to route public input through the beaches and parks subcommittee for recommendations.

The San Clemente City Council on Sept. 2 received a staff briefing on the history and potential uses of a city-owned parcel at 1832 North El Camino Real and directed staff to seek public input through the city’s beaches and parks process.

Adam Ottamian, community development director, said the parcel was acquired by the city by eminent domain in 1995 for storm-drain improvements and public parking and that, because the acquisition predated Feb. 2007, the property is not strictly limited to its original uses under state case law. “The site can be used for any public purpose, including…

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