The California Coastal Commission Staff has officially continued The City of Dana Point's (LCPA DPT-MAJ-1-08), until October 7-9, 2009. Any updated California Coastal Commission Staff Report will not be released to the public until all Commissioners have received copies of the report, this should be sometime in late September.
We'll let you know the specifics of any updated finalized Staff Reports as soon as they are made available. Please keep these very important date available to attend The Coastal Commission Hearing (October 7-9, 2009).
The Official California Coastal Commission (CCC) Hearing Location:
Oceanside City Council Chambers
300 North Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
DPBA Open Letters To California Coastal Commission:
Follow-up letter dated June 5th, 2009 in response to "Timing Of Public Hearing, Issues Spotted So Far, Another Reason To Avoid Undue Haste, and More". "Click Here"
Letter dated May 28th, 2009 in response to CCC Staff Report & LUP "Click Here"
California Coastal Commission, June 2009 Agenda, Marina del Rey (see June 11th, page 11, item 22.5a). "Click Here"
Staff Report, May 28, 2009, Subject: Major Amendment Request No. 1-08 to the City of Dana Point Certified Local Coastal Program (For Public hearing and Commission Action at the june 2009 meeting in Marina del Rey. "Click Here"
Exhibit #17, May 26, 2009, Received May 28, 2009, Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan, Land Use Plan Component - California Coastal Commission suggested Modifications (Entire Document). “Click Here”
Exhibit #16, May & September 2006, Received May 28, 2009. Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan & District regulations -- Original LCPA Submittal By City/County. “Click Here”
With the up coming California Coastal Commission hearings on City of Dana Point LCP Amendment No. DPT-MAJ-1-08, also known as the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan, we’ve continued putting in some long hours recently, working hard behind the scenes and meeting with the Coastal Commission staff in Long Beach, the Department of Boating and Waterways, The City of Dana Point and Brad Gross and his team at OC DPH.
Regardless, we continue meeting with Brad Gross to discuss our detailed proposal for an alternative land use design for Planning Area One. We published a nine page report to OC DPH as well as The City of Dana Point and California Coastal Commission staff, with a programmatic design (government jargon – means before and after AutoCAD drawings) and business case. As you‘ve probably heard, the current LCPA specifies a new parking structure and new marine retail store to be located within areas today occupied by dedicated launch ramp parking and dry boat storage. The locations proposed in the LCPA for these two buildings would also take away most of the existing dedicated slip renter parking near the Commercial Core, from H Dock all the way to Dana Wharf. So this is a critical boater issue for several reasons.
What are the other issues beyond commercial core land use that must be addressed within the proposed LCPA to make it truly “boater friendly”?
How can you as an individual boater make sure that your voice is heard? One highly effective way is to step up and add your name to the Dana Point Boaters Petition. It takes only a few minutes max and you’ll come away with a clear understanding of 11 key boater concerns.1. Pick up a paper copy of the petition flyer at one of the various public literature display locations within the harbor. Then fill it out, fold, stamp and mail it to the address on the back.
2. Even better, click the link below and save 42 cents postage
Either way, we’ll handle the legwork, to see to it that your petition is delivered and given full consideration by the California Coastal Commission.
PLEASE DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUPPORT BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PETITION
"DPBA California Coastal Commission Petition Letter"
Important Dates:
California Coast Commission Hearing:
When:
October 7-9, 2009
Time:
TBD
Where:
Oceanside City Council Chambers
300 North Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Stay tuned for further agenda & staff report up-dates
For many it is RENEWAL TIME
It is hard to believe, for many members of the Dana Point Boaters Association you will be coming up on your two-year anniversary. If you have not already joined for multiple years it is time for you to renew your membership. You can do so at any time by clicking the Renewal Button Below.
For those of you who have attended the quarterly meetings, you know that we've made some significant progress (For example we saved slip and dry storage boaters $836,000 last year) in the last calendar year; but we have so much more to accomplish. Your timely renewal will allow us to apply more of our volunteer hours to furthering the important work of the Association. Please take the time to Renew Now. If you are not yet a member please consider joining. Your membership in the Association helps us help you. Remember, just because you may be receiving our emails does not necessarily mean that you are a member. If you are not sure you can always email us at Membership@DanaPointBoaters.org.
Dana Point Boaters Association
The Dana Point Boaters Association, DPBA, is an advocacy group for Dana Point recreational boaters. The organization is open to all families interested in the many different kinds of recreational boating in the harbor from kayaks to large motor cruisers. The organization’s goals are to meet or exceed recreational boaters’ needs through constructively working with merchants, officials in Dana Pont City Government, various departments within Orange County Government, the ship yard, Yacht Clubs, other associations, California Coastal Commission, California State Lands Commission, California Coastal Coalition, South Coast Water Distinct, California State Legislature, RBOC, SCMA, local clubs, Dana Point Harbor Association and selected experts.
Benefits of Membership
DPBA Members have exclusive access to research materials and documents published on our web site by other members. These materials are intended to assist members in understanding the issues, furthering their own boating interests, and developing informed and independent opinions on the issues of the day. Members also receive discounts from a number of businesses in Dana Point.
What have we made available to boaters who want to stay informed and participate?
Dana Point Boaters Association
We need your help on a very important matter. We are nothing without our members. Most of our time is going into building and educating our members and potential members. We are a grassroots organization and as such we need your help to build the membership. Please help us help you by:
1) Joining the Dana Point Boaters Association. Please understand that getting Boaters Blast emails or Yahoo Group emails does not mean you are a member of the Association. Please go to Join Now.
2) Join the Revitalization Boaters Yahoo Group. Receiving Boaters Blast emails or having joined the DPBA does not mean that you are automatically on the Yahoo Group. The Yahoo Group gains you access to a wealth of links and files that you will find helpful to understand boater issues. Join by going to: Yahoo Group.
3) Please get your email address added to the Boaters Blast distribution list by sending an email to Secretary@DanaPointBoaters.org. If you have already done either of 1 or 2 above we will automatically add you to the Boaters Blast email list.
4) Please pass this link along to anyone that you think might benefit from participating in the Association. If you would please CC me when you forward it I can add them to the Boaters Blast distribution list.
5) Take the Survey - We must understand what is important to you and your family. Click here to take the survey.
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