Council to vote on location of Panini Cafe

The Newport Beach City Council will consider at its regular meeting Tuesday whether a popular restaurant should be allowed to relocate to a crowded block despite complaints from residents.

In October, Councilwoman Nancy Gardner appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to allow Panini Cafe to move several doors down from its East Cost Highway location. Gardner appeal the commission’s 6-1 vote after she heard from area residents who are concerned about traffic problems they say the move could cause, among other issues.

The council could vote to uphold the commission’s ruling, or modify or reject it.

— Brianna Bailey