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August 6, 2018 — Meeting Minutes
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Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about the name of the restaurant.
Mr. Pernikoff stated he didn’t know about the name, but the food is like sushi in a bowl and that this will be the first in St. Louis.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked where within the building this restaurant will be located.
Mr. Pernikoff indicated that it will be mid-block next to Smoothie King.
Ron Reim commented that he’s happy to see a new food type in Clayton.
9 Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Aldermen per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Carolyn Gaidis and unanimously approved by the members.
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Carolyn Gaidis asked about outside music.
Richard Lintz stated that it’s been discussed at the Board level; one Alderperson in particular would like to see more nightlife,
Craig Owens stated that this group can initiate an ordinance amendment to address this issue.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked what the next step would be.
It was determined that the Board can discuss.
Chairman Lichtenfeld announced that Kathy Scott will soon be retiring from the Planning Department.
Having no further business before the Commission this evening, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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8 Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit, which includes a parking waiver, to the Board of Aldermen per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the members. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – RESTAURANT – 33 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE (OPUS)
Jeff Pernikoff, contractor, was in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that the restaurant space measures 2,126 square feet and will have 64 seats. The restaurant will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The restaurant will feature a build you own poke bowl menu with beer and wine service. A liquor license will be required. Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made through the rear entry from the loading docks in the parking garage. Trash will be stored in dumpsters located in the rear of the building. The applicant does intend to participate in a recycling program. Because the restaurant is less than 3,000 square feet, off-street parking for patrons is not required. There is sufficient public parking available within the immediate vicinity to support the demand. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses. The restaurant space is compatible in size to other restaurants and adequate public parking will be available along the street.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses. The restaurant space is compatible in size to other restaurants and adequate public parking will be available along the street. The proposed hours of operation and method of deliveries are consistent with other restaurants in this area. Based on the information regarding the operation of the restaurant as provided by the applicant, staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant will be compatible with surrounding uses and recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen with the following condition: