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Irvine OKs 15-story Hotel, Office Dev Near John Wayne Airport
Irvine, CA-based Great Far East received Irvine City Council approval to develop a mixed-use project with a pair of 15-story buildings along MacArthur Boulevard across the street from John Wayne Airport. The council’s 3-1 vote overrides the Airport Land Use Commission’s decision against the development.
The proposed seven-acre development on a site north of Campus Drive includes a 386-room luxury hotel, an office building, ground-level shops and restaurants, as well as a parking structure.
The buildings’ heights, an office tower planned to rise 253 feet above ground level, and hotel rising 204 feet, were an issue because of their proximity to the airport. The FAA says they wouldn’t “be a hazard to air navigation,” provided they are marked and lighted properly.
Construction is anticipated to span nearly 600 days, though a start date is undetermined. Great Far East plans to continue refining the design for six to nine months before moving forward.
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