Comparison

There are two competing initiatives on the ballot. One is by the CITIZENS of Dana Point (Measure H), and the other is by 3 members of the current city council (Measure I) who want to defeat the CITIZENS’ measure on behalf of their large political donors, the commercial developers.

Here is a side-by-side overview of the distinctions between the two measures:

CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE
MEASURE H
CITY COUNCIL & DEVELOPERS’ INITIATIVE
MEASURE I
Who’s in Charge Voters approve major changes 3 Councilmen can change the rules
Town Center Plan Provides consistent rules Developers can “negotiate” the rules
Building heights 3 stories, 40-foot height limits 4 stories, 56 to 59 foot towers approved
Parking Applies city codes without loopholes Amendments to TC Plan reduce parking
Commercial Parking 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Restaurant Parking 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Condos/Apts. Parking 1 bedroom — 1.7 spaces 1 space
2 bedrooms — 2.2 spaces 2 spaces
3 bedrooms+ — 2.7 spaces 2 spaces
No loopholes for bicycle spaces Credit bicycle spaces for 8% of parking
No credit for stacked or tandem Count stacked, tandem, and valet parking
In Lieu Parking Developers pay $40,000/space City staff can determine fees. Current set at $15,000/space
Parking Responsibility Developers pay their fair share Taxpayers left to fund parking lots or structure
Variances Approved per code legally Variances granted by vote of 3 Council Members
On-Site height markers On-site for 20 days prior to approval 24 hours on site was allowed
Major Project Plans Available to the public online for 2 weeks prior to approval Partial data published Saturday for Tuesday decision
Effect of Vote Residents/taxpayers set rules City council caters to developers
Assures parking for business success City’s parking amendment stands (-50%)
Developers pay for parking needs Taxpayers expected to pay for parking needs
Your vote passes the Initiative City Measure could cancel the Initiative
Restaurants and Retail District Residential dominates Town Center

 

Effect of Vote

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Residents/taxpayers set rules City council caters to developers
Assures parking for business success City’s parking amendment stands (-50%)
Developers pay for parking needs Taxpayers expected to pay for parking needs
Your vote passes the Initiative City Measure could cancel the Initiative
Restaurants and Retail District Residential dominates Town Center