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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen Virtual Zoom Meeting November 10, 2020 7:00 p.m. Minutes
NOTE: In accord with the provisions of Section 610.015, RSMo., and multiple declarations of emergency at every level of government, and the prohibition of large gatherings due to the Coronavirus pandemic, normal requirements for voting in the Board meeting were suspended. Accordingly, votes were taken as if all Board members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals attended the meeting by videoconferencing at all times unless otherwise noted. Aldermen: Joanne Boulton, Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse (joined at 7:07p.m.), Dan Sokol, and Mayor Michelle Harris
City Manager David Gipson City Attorney Kevin O’Keefe City Clerk June Frazier
Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the October 27, 2020 minutes. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR POH LEE OF BL HOSPITALITY LLD, D/B/A AKAR LOCATED AT 7641 WYDOWN BOULEVARD
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR POH LEE OF BL HOSPITALITY LLD, D/B/A AKAR LOCATED AT 7641 WYDOWN BOULEVARD
Mayor Harris 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 Poh Lee of BL Hospitality LLD, d/b/a AKAR, restaurant owner, to allow for the operation of a 400 square foot indoor restaurant with an outdoor space measuring approximately 525 square feet. AKAR restaurant will be open seven (7) days a week from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The restaurant concept is a full-service sit-down restaurant open for dinner. The restaurant will have a maximum of 40 seats (16 indoor and 24 outdoor). Because the applicant plans on having additional seats for outdoor dining and the restaurant is no longer primarily for carry out purposes, the Conditional Use Permit needs to be updated to reflect the current business operation (the applicant’s existing permit
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was transferred administratively as a carry out restaurant with 12 seats). The applicant already has a full liquor license. Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. The restaurant is located outside of Downtown Clayton; therefore, parking is required for employees. The applicant has secured four parking spaces in the nearby lot at the Westway Dry Cleaner located at 500 S. Hanley Road. Proof of the parking agreement has been submitted to the City and was found to be satisfactory. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made using the rear door, delivery vehicles shall use the parking area behind the building, located off the alley to the rear. The Plan Commission considered this request at its October 19th meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval as requested. In response to Mayor Harris’ question, Susan Istenes, Director of Planning, stated that the applicant has added a restroom. In response to Alderman Berkowitz’ question, Susan Istenes stated that the surrounding property owners (not the tenants) were notified of the applicant’s request. Susan Istenes added that the tent issue remains on hold; once they hear back that the applicant wishes to move forward then the neighboring property owners (and tenants) will be personally notified. City Attorney O’Keefe added with regard to notification, that the City utilizes a database, (Recorder of Deeds, Department of Revenue) of required information (property owners) for staff to send said notifications.