Applicant for tavern/cocktail lounge in north Florissant outlines plan; council presses on noise and safety
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Summary
Jamail Graham sought a special-use permit to operate a tavern/cocktail lounge with R&B and live entertainment; council members probed hours, window tinting, security, video access for police and trash control while some residents urged trained bartenders and oversight.
At a public hearing on June 9, petitioner Jamail Graham described plans to open a tavern/cocktail lounge at 752–756 North New Florissant Road featuring R&B and live entertainment, a dance floor, no cover charge and operating hours generally through about 1:30 a.m. Graham said he initially would not serve full commercial food that requires a hood but might add limited offerings such as pizza later.
Council members raised multiple concerns: Councillor Siam asked whether music would be audible outside and whether a kitchen was planned; Councilman Regan (the ward councilman) and others noted prior problems at that property and asked about police access to surveillance video, agreements to police the parking lot and management of trash. Jamail Graham said he would remove window tinting, install video surveillance, provide dumpster service and permit law enforcement access to footage.
Resident Scott Waite asked how the tavern would police patrons’ alcohol consumption; another commenter recommended Basset (bartender) training. Graham agreed to cooperate with police and said he would hire trained staff. Several council members said they were not yet inclined to approve and signaled they would consider conditions addressing noise, security, trash and trained staff if the item returns for formal action.
The public hearing closed with no final council action on the permit at this meeting.
