HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-12 Jennifer Shephard
Charlene Way
From:Sonya Allen
Sent:Friday, February 12, 2021 4:31 PM
To:Jennifer Shepherd
Cc:Adrienne Weatherly; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Oasis Night Club Concerns
Thank you for your comments Jennifer, they will be included in the public record for this project as public testimony.
From: Jennifer Shepherd <jshep2020@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 4:16 PM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Oasis Night Club Concerns
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to The Oasis Nightclub that is planned to be built at the southwest
corner of Ustick and Eagle roads. I have lived near this intersection for over 30 years and am shocked that the
City of Meridian thinks this is an appropriate location for this type of establishment. Honestly, I am shocked
that city planners think this is appropriate anywhere in our city. Is this how you show your commitment to
being the “West’s premier community in which to live, work and raise a family?” What am I supposed to tell my
children and future grandchildren when we drive past the Oasis multiple times per day about what goes on in
that establishment? Have you read the “Know Before You Go” link on their website? Laser warnings,
weapons control, dress code with disclaimer, code of conduct outlining concerning security issues. How does
this benefit the safety of our community and the moral principles we stand by?
Anyone who regularly drives near this intersection will tell you of the difficulty getting in and out of businesses,
not to mention the high speeds on Eagle road that nightclub goers will be navigating after alcohol
consumption. Let’s not forget all the surrounding residential development in that area, my home
included. According to the Oasis website, “over 700,000 residents live within less than a 15 minute
drive.” How many impaired nightclub goers do you think will justify driving themselves home because of
proximity to their residence? Or how many of the innocent residents will be victims to poor decision making
made behind the wheel when nightclub goers return home? We all know if the Oasis existed at this location
prior to the nearby residential development, residents would look elsewhere for a place to live, maybe even
outside of Meridian. Is this what you want? Think about the message you are sending our community by
authorizing this. I simply can not support this in any way, shape or form, and plead with you to do the right
thing, and reject development of the Oasis or any other similar establishment to occupy our “premier
community” and the values we stand by.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jennifer Shepherd
208-890-1713
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Charlene Way
From:Brian McClure
Sent:Friday, February 12, 2021 4:19 PM
To:City Clerk; Bill Parsons
Subject:FW: Oasis Night Club Concern
In case you did not receive this.
Brian McClure
bmcclure@meridiancity.org
From: Jennifer Shepherd <jshep2020@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 4:14 PM
To: Brian McClure <bmcclure@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Oasis Night Club Concern
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to The Oasis Nightclub that is planned to be built at the southwest
corner of Ustick and Eagle roads. I have lived near this intersection for over 30 years and am shocked that the
City of Meridian thinks this is an appropriate location for this type of establishment. Honestly, I am shocked
that city planners think this is appropriate anywhere in our city. Is this how you show your commitment to
being the “West’s premier community in which to live, work and raise a family?” What am I supposed to tell my
children and future grandchildren when we drive past the Oasis multiple times per day about what goes on in
that establishment? Have you read the “Know Before You Go” link on their website? Laser warnings,
weapons control, dress code with disclaimer, code of conduct outlining concerning security issues. How does
this benefit the safety of our community and the moral principles we stand by?
Anyone who regularly drives near this intersection will tell you of the difficulty getting in and out of businesses,
not to mention the high speeds on Eagle road that nightclub goers will be navigating after alcohol
consumption. Let’s not forget all the surrounding residential development in that area, my home
included. According to the Oasis website, “over 700,000 residents live within less than a 15 minute
drive.” How many impaired nightclub goers do you think will justify driving themselves home because of
proximity to their residence? Or how many of the innocent residents will be victims to poor decision making
made behind the wheel when nightclub goers return home? We all know if the Oasis existed at this location
prior to the nearby residential development, residents would look elsewhere for a place to live, maybe even
outside of Meridian. Is this what you want? Think about the message you are sending our community by
authorizing this. I simply can not support this in any way, shape or form, and plead with you to do the right
thing, and reject development of the Oasis or any other similar establishment to occupy our “premier
community” and the values we stand by.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jennifer Shepherd
208-890-1713
1