City approvals, resolutions, permit documents, and correspondence for Chabad of San Clemente’s building project. Documents are listed by date, newest first. Select a document title to open the original PDF.

November 3, 2026

Coastal Commission application status letter — additional information requested (PDF)
The Commission requests locally approved plans, clarification of the site’s permit history, and details about proposed grading for CDP Application No. 5-26-0761.

City response — Coastal Commission review progress (PDF)
Community Development Director Adam Atamian notes that the Commission’s comments have been reduced to a few items. City Planner Zach Rehm will provide additional guidance on items 1 and 2.

Herman Jack Ajamian — formal response preparation (PDF)
Herman agrees with the City’s assessment and plans to review the letter and prepare a formal response before the end of the week.

October 28, 2026

City Planner Zach Rehm — Coastal Commission review update (PDF)
City staff flagged the project as a priority with Coastal Commission staff. The latest submittal has a 30-day review period, and the City Planner expects a positive resolution.

October 23, 2026

City Planner Zach Rehm — project approval status update (PDF)
City correspondence on Building, Engineering, and OCFA approvals, pending Coastal approval, and the off-site parking agreement.

October 22, 2026

CDP application correspondence — permit ready to issue request (PDF)
Email to City staff regarding CDP Application No. 5-26-0761 and a request to reach permit-ready-to-issue status.

October 16, 2026

City review and supplemental response to the Coastal Commission (PDF)
City correspondence regarding CDP Application No. 5-26-0761.

October 6, 2026

Coastal Commission application status letter — incomplete (PDF)
Request for additional information for CDP Application No. 5-26-0761.

September 15, 2026

Notification package — owner and occupant lists, radius map, and certification (PDF)
Original notification package for 1306 N El Camino Real, prepared by Susan W. Case, Inc.

September 5, 2024

Appendix B — Local Agency Review Form (PDF)
City review form documenting local approvals.

June 5, 2024

Planning Commission Resolution PC 24-012 and consent (PDF)
Resolution approving the addition, remodel, and off-site parking, with conditions and consent.

November 6, 2013

Chabad approval resolution (PDF)
Planning Commission approval and conditions for the religious facility and ancillary school.

November 6, 2013

Chabad approval staff report (PDF)
Planning Commission staff report for Conditional Use Permit 13-190.