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Creve Coeur council advances development and code changes: tanks, restaurant permit, and lighting temperature rule discussed
Summary
Council members heard first readings or presentations on a Capriotti's conditional use permit, American Water tank replacements, and a zoning amendment to cap exterior lighting at 3,000 Kelvin; the Olay Village Lot 1 site plan was approved by resolution.
Creve Coeur city staff and applicants presented several development proposals and code amendments at the meeting, including conditional use items and first readings that will return for later action.
Capriotti's conditional use permit (Bill 6187): Jason Jaggi, director of community development, introduced a conditional use permit for a Capriotti's sandwich shop at 12536 Olive Boulevard (Unit B, Questover Shopping Center). No exterior changes were proposed; Planning & Zoning recommended approval at its Sept. 7 meeting. The item is scheduled for final consideration at a subsequent meeting.
American Water Company tank replacement (Bill 6188 — first reading): Danny Richardson, the project engineer, described plans to replace two existing steel water tanks at 9989 Old Olive Street Road with two pre‑stressed concrete tanks. Richardson said the new tanks will be smaller in diameter and taller, with higher concrete domes, and discussed exterior aesthetic options including an EIFS colored coating or an architectural masonry facade to integrate with the 39 North district. The project is being delivered under a construction manager‑at‑risk model; final exterior treatment will be chosen when general contractors and tank manufacturers are on board.
Exterior lighting code amendment (Bill 6189 — first reading): Jason Jaggi presented a proposed zoning amendment to regulate exterior lighting color temperature, proposing a 3,000 Kelvin maximum for non‑single‑family exterior lighting (effective Nov. 1) with exemptions for street lights (which are governed by Ameren tariff/contracts) and major athletic field lighting (which require conditional use review). Jaggi noted enforcement limitations because many light head replacements do not require city permits and said existing non‑compliant fixtures will be grandfathered until replaced.
Olay Village site development plan (Resolution 1827): Council approved the site development plan for Lot 1 within Olay Village, which includes a grocery anchor and two retail buildings with a parking structure; the resolution passed unanimously following a presentation from the developer and project architect describing materials, buffering and lighting plans.
What’s next: First‑reading items will return for final votes on future agendas; the American Water tank project will proceed through the contractor selection and final design process, and staff will bring any lighting ordinance amendments back with final draft language and effective‑date details.
Selected quotes: Danny Richardson on tanks: "They're going to be smaller in diameter, but higher in height ... we're keeping in line with the one foot to one foot rule off the edge of the property limits to ensure we're following all the ordinances." Jason Jaggi on lighting: "We have proposed some amendments to introduce a color temperature requirement ... we've gone with 3,000, which seems to be maybe a little bit easier to implement."
