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The business owner, Nasar Fowaka, and a representative from Mason Sign Company described the proposal: the building sign would feature channel letters with colored LED backlighting (the company said the sign can be set to a single static color for long periods and is not intended to cycle continuously); a pole sign would include a stationary top logo with a flame motif and a lower full-color LED display intended to show rotating static messages or images (representatives described a 4–5 second static frame dwell time). The sign company told council the lower display is a 10 mm full-color board capable of showing pictures and static promotional slides; staff and council discussed that the city’s ordinance prohibits continuous video and requires static dwell time between changes.

Council members raised questions about overall compatibility between the building and pole signs, the total square footage and the pole sign height. Staff reported the pole sign would be 20 feet tall, which meets code, but the combined sign faces contained an overage of about 17.5 square feet from what the sign package allows. The mayor reminded council that, because the variance originated from design and review, six affirmative votes would be required to approve it.

Following public comment from the owner and the sign contractor and a motion to approve the variance, the clerk conducted a roll call. The motion to approve the sign variance failed by a vote of 5–3; the mayor announced the variance failed. Council did not adopt the requested sign deviations at this meeting.

The council’s discussion clarified specifics the applicant must follow if they return with a revised request: the building backlighting would need to be set to a static color consistent with city rules, and any use of the lower LED board must comply with the city’s restrictions on motion and video.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bridgeton City Council Meeting March 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bridgeton City Council considered a sign variance for Miami Grill at 12499 Natural Bridge Road (assigned package 19-0347, application 25-0011). After council discussion and public comment from the owner and the sign company, the motion to approve the variance failed 5–3.","taxTitle","Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",72588,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6038418,"Bridgeton holds public hearing on zoning change to require special-use permits for taverns, tables ordinance",796,566000,1362000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3838904-ecff2441a67f3634b6ff181ccb7bff5b&start=566&end=1362","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3838904-ecff2441a67f3634b6ff181ccb7bff5b/thumbnail_566000.jpg","/articles/6038418/Bridgeton/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Bridgeton-holds-public-hearing-on-zoning-change-to-require-special-use-permits-for-taverns-tables-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6038418-9c0be3eaf98cbcb485b982307705a6c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195625&Signature=YpwpSKAUc3ZA4q-i-5pisBO9zOlb61FkUfg2t~tRzRM01B5bwwRweH~I0EhBHZyoOliwu5yHt9icxgL9n-nzQgMg29Udo04NEDRNLCalB1yCwvx3Jn7g543Jym4fBM6DzPIxOrOvqAlp52qQb-mHsl~WwQ3iAOFblKgdq1mtP4~C4abOq0SNJ7Jt5sjJ1HVf1tXbEH8zPpTLoDv93aAmLYYirBfN8O0yM1bS6wHygnaWygUD-7MBxuVRxRRf9Ed4OnJ~gsIxgya2fcAcjNS7~4Z8E3StMH1iuqxCVfrU3CLUNa~mfLK-Xyj0hIRD-9dzzZIwoQt~pwUnchwVRvYRsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a March 5 Bridgeton City Council meeting, staff presented a zoning text amendment (application 25-PZ-01) that would require special-use permits for taverns and saloons and for the sale of liquor at restaurants in multiple commercial zoning districts; the council held a public hearing and then voted to table the ordinance (bill 64-85) for future consideration.

Planning staff summarized the proposal and its scope, saying the amendment would remove tavern or saloon as a use permitted by right in the B-1 and B-2 districts (and applicable B-5 and M-3 planned districts) and instead allow those uses only by special-use permit. The change would also make the sale of liquor at restaurants a permitted-with-special-use-permit use in any district that allows restaurants. Staff noted the B-3 district already requires a special-use permit for taverns or saloons.

The proposal follows a six-month moratorium on new tavern or saloon liquor-license applications the council approved Dec. 4, 2024, and staff told the council the planning commission reviewed the amendment and recommended approval by an 8–0 vote. Staff also said the city was unusual among municipalities reviewed because taverns and saloons were currently permitted by right in several Bridgeton districts; the amendment would align Bridgeton with peer cities that require conditional or special permits.

Council members asked how the change would affect existing businesses and transfers of ownership. Planning staff said legally nonconforming establishments in operation would not be required to reapply; the ordinance as drafted would apply to new businesses. He explained that, under the city’s interpretation of existing nonconforming-use rules, a continuing operation after sale generally may continue without a special-use permit, but if a use is discontinued for the statutory time period it could lose that status and then would need to apply for a special-use permit.

Staff also said an existing restaurant that is not currently selling alcohol would need a special-use permit if it later sought to add liquor sales. Staff pointed to examples from other municipalities — specifically Ellisville — where restaurants may open before receiving a separate conditional-use approval to sell liquor and then add the liquor sale after the conditional approval is granted.

After the public hearing, which produced one speaker raising an unrelated signage/open-door concern, Council member Luther moved and Council member Luke seconded a motion to table bill 64-85. The motion to table passed without opposition.

Votes at a glance: bill 64-85 (zoning amendment, application 25-PZ-01) — motion to table made by Council member Luther, seconded by Council member Luke; outcome: tabled (unanimous). The council announced it will take final action on the proposed zoning amendment at a future meeting following this public hearing and additional review.","At a March 5 public hearing, city staff presented a proposed zoning text amendment to require special-use permits for taverns/saloons and liquor sales at restaurants in several commercial districts; the council tabled the ordinance (bill 64-85) for later consideration after a presentation and questions.","actionData","errors"]

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Council denies Miami Grill sign variance after debate over LED colors and pole sign

Bridgeton holds public hearing on zoning change to require special-use permits for taverns, tables ordinance