Dana Point Harbor Partners share tentative construction schedule and vague design details

DANA POINT — California coastal cities just cannot get away from redevelopment these days, but one of the most enduring sagas of waterfront development has consumed Dana Point for the past 21 years. A hallmark moment came in July when the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a draft lease with the specially formed developer Dana Point Harbor Partners. Consisting of the “best management practice” individuals for the job, Dana Point Harbor Partners are made up of three individuals, all of which have an impressive portfolio of developments, including Joe Ueberroth of Bellingham Marine & Bellwether Financial, Bryon Ward of Burnam-Ward, and R.D. Olson. The partnership is split evenly into thirds with Ward taking responsibility for the commercial portion, R.D. Olson taking over the hotel construction and Ueberroth developing the marina. While some details of the revitalization are known, including a comprehensive construction schedule estimating the majority of tasks will take beyond 2023 to finish, those involved with the revitalization project are keeping design elements close to the cuff. At this point, according to Dana Point Harbor Partners and Orange County, the project ahead appears to focus on a basic rebuilding of the harbor according to the Local Coastal Plan. Between approvals, permits,...