What Happened: The Newport Beach City Council adopted the zoning code amendment for the Lido House Hotel Project on Aug. 9. The ordinance amends Title 20 of the Zoning Code to allow for an increase in the maximum allowed development of the hotel by 4,745 square feet.
The Lido House Hotel Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was adopted by the City Council on July 26, 2016.
In Oct. 2015, the California Coastal Commission approved the project with a condition that developer, R.D. Olsen Development, fund an outdoor educational program for students. Fostering interest in Nature will service 360-420 students during the next 10 years. Students will stay at Newport Dunes Back Bay.
The four-story hotel will offer a variety of amenities including meeting rooms, a spa and saltwater pool and meeting space.
Construction began in July.
What’s On Tap: Lido House Hotel is currently being constructed at 3300 Newport Blvd. and 475 32nd St. in Newport Beach. Construction is planned for completion in summer 2017.
Oceanside Harbor dredge extended through September
What Happened: The dredging project at Oceanside Harbor has hit some snags since operations began on June 6. Contractor, CJW Construction has intermittently suspended operations due to adverse ocean conditions, according to the U.S. Army Corps of...