Newport Beach Development Approval Could Set Precedent NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—The Newport Beach City Council approved a controversial mixed-use development along the Mariner’s Mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway [PCH] that it’s been grappling with for months, potentially setting a new precedent for developers taking advantage of California’s latest housing laws. The council on July 27 held its fourth public hearing to review a February planning commission decision to approve the project at 2510 W. Coast Highway, submitted by landowner Mark Moshayedi. The initial public hearing in April 2020 resulted in the council voting to continue the item to accommodate the developer’s request to modify the project to address concerns by the council and the public. Concerns were primarily voiced by the Coalition to Protect Mariner’s Mile, an organized group of area business owners and residents.