Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7105, approving an amendment to Chapter 405, Establishing Regulations for Retail Smoking Establishments to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7105, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 of the Clayton City Code to Establish Zoning Regulations for Retail Smoking Establishments. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6965 of the City of Clayton. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 425 SIGN REGULATIONS TO REVISE THE PERMITTED SIZE OF BLADE SIGNS AND ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF GROUND SIGNS

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

11-11-2025 BOA Minutes November 11, 2025 Page 3 of 14 City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 425 Sign Regulations of the City’s Land Use Regulations to revise regulations governing ground and blade signs. The Plan Commission-Architectural Review Board and the Board of Aldermen are in the process of implementing key results from the Clayton Tomorrow 2040 Comprehensive Plan. One key result is an evaluation of various review processes to identify opportunities to streamline procedures and better address community concerns. Proposed revisions seek to revise elements of the sign code in conjunction with this key result. Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board to answer questions. Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7106, approving an amendment to Chapter 425 Sign Regulations to revise the permitted size of blade signs and allow administrative review of ground signs to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7106, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 425 Sign Regulations to Revise the Permitted Size of Blade Signs and Allow Administrative Review of Ground Signs by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7106 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

11-11-2025 BOA Minutes November 11, 2025 Page 4 of 14 Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve Res. No. 2025-32, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot located at 905 St. Rita Avenue. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 16 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE RESTAURANT OPERATED BY ANYA16 LLC D/B/A TORA ASIAN HOUSE

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Jennifer Gong on behalf of Anya16 LLC, to allow for the operation of Tora Asian House, a 2,500 square foot restaurant with an outdoor dining area.

Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Jennifer Gong, applicant, was present to answer questions.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve Res. No. 2025-33, granting a Conditional Use Permit for Anya16 LLC, Tora Ashian House located at 16 N. Central Avenue. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the consent agenda. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI OF THE CLAYTON CITY CODE BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 617 PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR RETAIL SMOKING ESTABLISHMENTS City Manager Gipson reported that the proposed ordinance enacts a new chapter of the Clayton City Code by requiring an additional license for any Retail Smoking Establishment selling tobacco, vapor, alternative nicotine, or hemp-derived intoxicant products. Applicants must demonstrate good moral character, hold at least $50,000 in net assets, and maintain $1 million in liability insurance. Licenses are valid for one year, non-transferable, and may be suspended or revoked after investigation and hearing if violations occur. The ordinance also mandates background checks, character references, and compliance with zoning and health standards, while exempting existing lawful operators until the next licensing period.