Brighton Drops Lawsuit Againt Downtown RestaurantBrighton Drops Lawsuit Againt Downtown Restaurant

8/5/13 - The Brighton City Council has voted to drop a lawsuit against a local restaurant for violating the city ordinance. Following an executive session Thursday night, council voted to direct the city attorney to dismiss charges against Buon Gusto restaurant at the corner of West Main and First streets. City officials say this past spring, Buon Gusto Italian restaurant owner Sal Viviano installed a film on his windows that creates the effect of mirrored glass. As a result, drivers complained to police that the reflected light was shining back on them, making it hard for them to see approaching vehicles at the busy intersection. The city ordinance requires transparent, tinted window glass at downtown businesses. After the matter was brought to the attention of council, the city gave notice to Viviano that he must comply and take down the window treatment. At its June 6th meeting, after Viviano had failed to comply, council voted to give him 14 days to take corrective action, and failing that, the city would take the restaurant to court to force compliance. At the executive session Thursday it was noted that Viviano has since taken all necessary steps to conform with the ordinance, resulting in the decision to drop the suit. (JK)