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Residents appeal approval of Walker's Cafe project at 700 West Paseo del Mar

Neighbors challenge the zoning exception and environmental finding for a San Pedro cafe plus new two-story house.

City Council· posted Jul 28Land-use case

Four residents are asking the City Council to overturn approval of a plan to reopen the historic Walker's Cafe with beer and wine service and build a two-story home with an added unit behind it. The Harbor Area Planning Commission approved the project 4-0 on June 2, 2026, and the appeal was filed July 15.

What happens next

City Council must act within 75 days of the July 15, 2026 appeal filing date.

How the Council voted on this file
Yes No Absent
  1. 15–0

    Residents appeal approval of Walker's Cafe project at 700 West Paseo del Mar

    Council File 26-0975-S1
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