The San Clemente City Council voted 3 to 2 Nov 15, to approve new senior housing operated by the MemorialCare Health Care System to replace an abandoned hospital in the northwestern corner of the city.
The project will be located at 654 Camino De Los Mares and consist of 250 apartments for residents aged 55 and older as well as a 7,500-square-foot health center and urgent care.
Mayor Gene James and Councilwoman Kathleen were opposed citing the project’s size, increased traffic, limited parking, and that its height—two buildings at three and four stories high—would restrict views for nearby homeowners.
The city’s general plan limits buildings to 45 feet. Both buildings in the project would exceed that….