NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW

BALBOA INN PROPOSAL

The Planning Commission will continue to look at a proposal by the

Balboa Inn to build a two- and three-story building for 11 new guest

rooms and a partially open parking garage.

While the project is the kind of renovation that the tired Balboa

Peninsula needs, some surrounding residents are upset that the building

could block their views.

What to expect:

The city’s planning staff has recommended that the commission approve

the project.

CONEXANT CONTINUES

Conexant Systems Inc. has proposed to build a 556,000-square-foot

addition to its company headquarters on Jamboree Road near John Wayne

Airport. The company, which manufactures high-speed communications chips,

wants to create a campus-like atmosphere for employees with a cafeteria,

gym, park and offices. The project would bring the total allowable

building area on the site to more than 1 million square feet.

In part, because of its location near the airport and the nature of

the development, the proposal has not sparked much, if any, controversy

with local residents.

What to expect: Unless there are any new discoveries, commissioners

have said they will make a decision the proposal tonight.

Staff has recommended that commissioners accept Conexant’s draft

development agreement, approve the project, deny the project or continue

the project for further analysis.

FYI

* WHAT: Newport Beach Planning Commission meeting

* WHEN: 7 p.m. today

* WHERE: City Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd.

* WHO: Chairman Ed Selich, Mike Kranzley, Anne Gifford, Steven Kiser,

Larry Tucker and Shant Agajanian.