San Juan Capistrano City Council members approved another residential development in town, this time a mixed-use project featuring a restaurant and fitness center within the city’s historic downtown region. City Leaders OK Another Housing Development Amid Pressure from StateThe newly approved mixed use development comes as city officials grapple to meet state housing mandates. The site for the project is within a half mile from the San Juan Capistrano train station. The proposed project would replace eastern portions of the park with the performing arts center project and hardscaping while maintaining some green space on the western side. “Let’s just say we’re not quite there yet on the performing arts center — maybe we’re close,” Bourne said.