Project Location
The proposed Paseo De Colinas Townhomes Project is located on Paseo De Colinas near the intersection with Del Cerro. The 2.47-acre property, situated to the east of Niguel Hills Middle School, was declared a surplus property by CUSD in 2006 and is currently vacant. The property has a General Plan land use designation of Public/Institutional, Residential Attached, and Parks and Recreation, and a Zoning designation of Public Institutional (PI), Multifamily (RM), and Parks and Recreation (PR).
Project Description
The project, submitted by Project Dimensions on behalf of the property owner/applicant, Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), is requesting the following from the City:
- Site Development Permit (SP20-02): To construct 24 dwelling units, including architectural and design review
The proposed plan has undergone a number of revisions since initial submittal in 2020. The most recent plans submitted to the City in March of 2024 include 24 for-sale residential units (2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom townhouse-style units with attached 2-car garages) at the north end of the project site and a 1-acre parkland offer of dedication to the City on the south end of the project site.
Past Meetings
- February 11, 2025: Planning Commission Public Hearing - The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the project as conditioned.
- April 9, 2024: 2nd Planning Commission Public Workshop
- November 29, 2022: Planning Commission Public Workshop
Related Documents
City Staff Contact
Katie Crockett, Planning Manager
kcrockett@cityoflagunaniguel.org
Telephone: 949-362-4363
