![]() ![]() ![]() What they don’t tell you is only 3,081 were verified and Dana Point has over 20,398 registered voters (as of April 2, 2015). Their reasoning being 4,240 residents signed the petition. They accuse the Council of being arrogant for running Measure I. They are relying on speculation and fear because the facts to support their claims simply don’t exist. As a matter of fact, this Council denied the only request for a variance that has come before it. There is no evidence to support any of their claims. They accuse the City Council of approving huge buildings and destroying the city. This effectively reduces the heights of buildings by nearly an entire story. In reality they are proposing a 40-foot height that would include utilities, such as air conditioning units and elevator shafts. They are proposing a 40-foot maximum height limit, which is already in the existing plan. ![]() Most of the changes they are proposing are already part of the Lantern District Plan (Town Center Plan). The judge agreed, stating the group had made “false and misleading” statements and ordered them to remove some and change others. The “yes on H” group is providing misleading information and was actually sued by a citizens group regarding comments they made (in their rebuttal statement to Measure I). For more information on this, you can go to the city’s web page (and view the economic impact report from Keyser Marston Associates. This is lost revenue for our city, revenue that is used to build infrastructure, deliver programs and events for our residents. Our resorts send their guests to neighboring cities for these services. Dana Point residents currently need to leave the city to buy a pair of jeans. It will stop shops, restaurants and other services from coming to Dana Point. They consist of shared public parking lots that will be free to residents. “Park once and walk” districts don’t consist of large private parking lots. This was the vision that took more than 30 months and 30 public meetings to define. It will eliminate the “park once and walk” environment envisioned for the Lantern District. This will cost the city approximately $4.5 million in lost Development Impact Fees, as well as $680,000 per year in lost sales tax revenue. Measure H will make any development in the Town Center too costly, which will mean the empty lots stay empty. The city of Dana Point and the South Coast Water District spent millions to prepare for the Lantern District Plan. I am opposed to Measure H for multiple reasons. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Dana Point with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.By Joe Muller, Dana Point City Councilman If you're looking to sell your home in the Dana Point area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Our Dana Point real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Dana Point. Redfin has a local office at 7535 Irvine Center Dr., #200, Irvine, CA 92618. Our top-rated real estate agents in Dana Point are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Dana Point. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Find your dream home in Dana Point using the tools above. Dana Point is home to approximately 33,192 people and 9,632 jobs. Dana Point is a moderately walkable city in Orange County with a Walk Score of 53. In addition to houses in Dana Point, there were also 34 condos, 20 townhouses, and 8 multi-family units for sale in Dana Point last month. In the past month, 39 homes have been sold in Dana Point. ![]()
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