HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 Michelle Jones
Chris Johnson
From:Liz Strader
Sent:Thursday, March 11, 2021 4:28 PM
To:Michelle Jones; Chris Johnson
Subject:Re: Proposed Oasis Nightclub
Ms. Jones,
Thank you so much for reaching out to me as many in our community are doing, I truly appreciate receiving
your opinion on this matter!
I believe legally, I cannot comment further to ensure I can vote on this in case it is appealed out of Planning
and Zoning to the City Council... our land use matters are handled totally on the record, so I am adding this to
the Clerk's records.
Have a great day,
Liz
Liz Strader | City Councilwoman
City of Meridian | City Council Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: | 208-546-9501
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From: Michelle Jones <mjonesie24@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 8:46:32 PM
To: Liz Strader
Subject: Proposed Oasis Nightclub
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Dear Liz Strader:
I am writing to voice my adamant objection to the proposed Oasis Nightclub on the corner of Ustick and Eagle
Rd. in Meridian. My concerns are too numerous to mention all of them here, but the following points provide a
summary:
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1) While the proposed site is on a corner of a very busy road, in a largely commercial area, there are several
residential subdivisions that are adjacent to and/or very close to this property. (I live in one of them.)
2) Having an establishment of this kind will most definitely increase traffic. There is already major traffic
congestion at this intersection. Building a facility of this size/type will bring many people to the area, further
increasing the traffic, resulting in reduced accessibility when entering and exiting surrounding neighborhoods.
There is also the potential for parking issues as well.
3) There are 3 elementary schools within 1 mile of the proposed site.....obviously this is NOT an appropriate
place for an establishment of this nature.
4) There are statistics to prove a direct correlation between the presence of nightclubs, and violence. We do
NOT need or want violence in our neighborhoods, or anywhere nearby.
5) It is a well established fact that nightclubs create noise: crowds of people, loud (and often thumping) music,
honking horns, etc.
6) There will obviously be an increase of nightlife activity, which involves the consumption of alcohol, and
resulting intoxication, (and people who will drive while under the influence), and/or potential disorderly
conduct. We do NOT want drunk drivers in or around our neighborhoods.
7) Nightlife activity of this type will negatively affect our quality of life, and our property values.
Please say NO to this establishment. The effects it will bring to our community are not safe, convenient, or
desirable.
Thank you,
Michelle Jones
Meridian resident
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