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Showing posts with label Dana Point. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dana Point. Show all posts
Friday, December 2, 2011
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Dana Point sues Coastal Commission to keep locking gates on beach access path | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times
Dana Point sues Coastal Commission to keep locking gates on beach access path | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times
Dana Point sues Coastal Commission to keep locking gates on beach access path
May 25, 2010 | 5:37 pm
The city of Dana Point turned up the heat in its battle with the state over posted hours and locked gates at public-access paths through a luxury blufftop development by suing the California Coastal Commission.
The city contends that the state panel has overstepped its authority by pushing the south Orange County city to open the pathways through the compound, which is perched on a promontory above a secluded stretch of coastline.
The city filed suit against the commission Monday, listing Headlands Reserve LLC, the developer of the gated community of 118 multimillion-dollar homes, as a party of interest.
The Coastal Commission approved the 121-acre development known as The Strand at Headlands in 2004, but only after a decades-long fight between conservationists and the developer.
In the lawsuit, the city argues that the commission “acted in excess of its jurisdiction” and asks the court to halt the state’s attempts to force it to apply for a permit for the gates and posting hours. Only two of five access ways built through the development to Strand Beach, the lawsuit notes, have gates.
Coastal Commission officials declined to comment specifically on the lawsuit, but noted that their position has been consistent.
“We want to see the gates pulled out to open up public access during the permit process,” said Andrew Willis, a Coastal Commission enforcement analyst.
City Atty. Patrick Muñoz declined comment Tuesday, writing in an e-mail that “as a policy the city typically does not comment on ongoing litigation matters.”
The gates and signs appeared late last year after the oceanfront lots started to sell for as much as $12 million. When the pathways opened in January, two had gates and signs reading “Coastal Access (Limited to Sidewalk): 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.”
Surfers and conservationists have fought the restrictions, saying they prevent access to one of Orange County's great beaches.
“We’re dismayed to see the city act in a manner which is clearly not in the public interest, which would truly be served by maximizing public access for Dana Point residents and for visitors,” said Angela Howe, managing attorney for the Surfrider Foundation.
In March, the Dana Point City Council approved a “nuisance abatement ordinance” ordering the nighttime closure of trails to the beach because of an increase in criminal activities in Strand Vista Park.
After repeated warnings that the unpermitted gates and signs violated the Coastal Act, commissioners earlier this month voted to require the city to take down the signs and remove the gates and then apply for a permit if it wanted to put them back up.
The deadline for Dana Point to act was Monday, the same day the city filed suit.
-- Tony Barboza
Monday, May 10, 2010
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
La Novia/Meadows going to council without Planning Commission blessing | project, city, novia - News - The Orange County Register
After 15 public meetings, the Planning Commission on Tuesday night weighed in against a project that would add houses, retail and stables for 775 horses east of I-5 in San Juan Capistrano.
The commission voted 4-2 against city staff's recommendation of Distrito La Novia/San Juan Meadows.
The project will go before the City Council in June.
Commissioners Robert Williams, Bruce Tatarian and Gene Ratcliffe and Chairman Sheldon Cohen voted against the project, though several praised aspects of it. Commissioners James Mocalis and Ginny Kerr voted in favor.
More than 120 people taxed the City Hall council chamber's 99-person capacity for Tuesday night's meeting. Some displayed signs with slashes through the name of the project, and many spoke against it. Others were there to support the project's proposed horse stables. Two spoke in favor of the overall plan.
The Meadows plan includes 94 houses and 90 acres of open space along La Novia Avenue east of I-5. Distrito La Novia across the street would add 90 condominiums and 50 apartments, with 68,200 net square feet of shops and restaurants and 27,500 net square feet of office space.
There also would be room for 775 horses.
Project spokesman Rob Cerruti of Advanced Real Estate answered criticism from past meetings.
He said the project was put on hold in 2007 to reduce its density and increase open space to about 60 percent of the 153.8-acre project.
He said a five-story parking structure with a rooftop garden would be barely visible from nearby streets and showed renderings to demonstrate that.
Businesses the city has recently petitioned, such as Morton's The Steakhouse and Trader Joe's could be attracted to the project, Cerruti said.
Resident Rob Clyde said he anticipates coin laundries and liquor stores instead.
"You're not going to have the retail no matter what your wish list might say," he told the commission.
But Kerr agreed that the "high-end" retail would attract high-end shops.
Cerruti said traffic would be mitigated by improvements the developer would build for the La Novia Avenue onramp.
And he said horse manure would be carefully managed.
Residents expressed a variety of concerns. Richard Gardner of Capistrano Beach said the city could negotiate for water rights to the project. San Juan resident Yvonne Tchaikovsky said the 8,000 extra daily trips the site would add would bog down traffic. Resident Carolyn Schneider read a list of vacant retail and commercial spaces in town, saying this project would add to the number.
Contact the writer: pschelden@ocregister.com or 949-492-5128
Festivals of Sound - Activities - Coast Magazine
Festivals of Sound
WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Not all outdoor activities require you to break a sweat. Some just require a love of music. Check out our list of music festivals, most of which are taking place outdoors, for this spring and summer.
BY STEPHANIE STEAD
April 28, 2010 - 2:41 PM
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In the 1960s, Americans expressed themselves in a time of space exploration, civil rights marches and war protests through music. Bands like The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Beatles were (and still are) favorites of the time.
In 1969, through the collaboration of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, the legendary Crosby, Stills & Nash trio was born. Four decades ago, the trio united before over 500,000 people at Woodstock. They have since been dubbed the world's first "supergroup" and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have earned Grammys and Billboard rankings, and have pursued solo careers. But most importantly to us in Orange County, they will be at the Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point in May 2010.
Even if you're not a classic rock buff, spring and summer is bringing plenty of musical festivities. From the Doheny Blues Fest to the Mariachi Festival and Orange County Classic Jazz Festival, there's sure to be some tunes that suit you.
Doheny Blues Festival
When: May 22, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; May 23, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point
Price: Advance tickets -- single day $50, two-day pass $80; day-of-show tickets -- adults $55, children six-12 $15, children five and under free
949.360.7800 :: omegaevents.com
Headlined by Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Black Crowes, the Doheny Blues Festival features an additional 24 acts on three stages, an International Food Court with multicultural food, a Kidz EcoZone with music-filled activities, and vendors galore.
Mariachi Festival
When: May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano
Price: Free with paid admission to the Mission -- adults $10.50, seniors $9.50, children $6.50
949.234.1300 :: missionsjc.com
Authentic Mexican food, mariachi performers and a Battle of the Mariachis are sure to keep you entertained.
KSBR Birthday Bash 2010
When: May 30, doors open 3 p.m., show begins at 5 p.m.
Where: Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
Price: $45
949.582.4714 :: ksbr.org
Browse the many vendors, enjoy pre-Bash jazz, have a picnic, and finally, enjoy the jazz music on the main stage.
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
When: Wednesdays, July 14-August 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine St., Fullerton
Price: Free
714.738.6545 :: ci.fullerton.ca.us
Not only will there be live entertainment at the Summer Outdoor Concert Series, but there will also be free arts and crafts for children and food available for purchase; or just bring chairs and blankets and enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
Orange County Classic Jazz Festival
When: August 5, 3:30-11 p.m.; August 6-7, 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; August 8, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Price: All Events Badge $85 if purchased before May 31; day badges ranging from $45-$55
888.215.6222 :: oc-classicjazz.org
This festival features music by Claude Luter and Yannick Singery, Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra, Yerba Buena Stompers, Ivory & Gold, and many more. There will be debut appearances, returning performers, free dance lessons, a grand parasol parade, and finally, a dance party.
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