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Council approves La Pluma’s request for 12 more outdoor seats and later Sunday hours after contentious neighbor dispute

Alexandria City (Independent) · November 15, 2025
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Summary

After a contested hearing that included a neighbor’s allegations and dozens of supportive community testimonies, council approved the special‑use permit amendment for La Pluma (1000 Cameron St.) to add 12 outdoor seats and extend Sunday hours to 10 p.m., with conditions and monitoring.

Alexandria City Council approved a minor SUP amendment for La Pluma, a new cafe in Old Town, allowing 12 additional outdoor dining seats (bringing the total to 40) and extending Sunday hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Staff said violations discovered during an administrative review were resolved before docketing, but the application required a…

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