HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-15 Bruce and Kathy Dickinson
Charlene Way
From:Kathy Dickinson <kathy@printworx.cc>
Sent:Monday, March 15, 2021 9:46 AM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Oasis Night Club
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As residents of Jackson Square, we would like to register our concern for the proposed location at the corner
of E. Utstick and N. Eagle Road of the Oasis Night Club. We do not support an establishment of this type as it is
not appropriate at this location due to the close proximity of the residential developments.
With a simple internet search it is not difficult to locate numerous studies that have been conducted across
the United States that have explored whether there is an increase in violence and disorder around businesses
that sell and serve liquor in relation to the residential areas nearby. Most of the studies suggest that these
types of businesses have a negative impact on neighborhood safety with an increase of theft and physical
assault types of crimes, particularly without an on-going and coordinated effort between the businesses and
law enforcement to mitigate the negative impacts.
Apart from the potential of disorder and increased crime, the potential negative impact on traffic to the
neighborhoods, particularly with the suggestion that the "Traffic Round About" be utilized for the purpose of
Uber and Lyft type services is of serious concern.
We request that you reconsider the concerns and safety of nearby residents as well as the appropriateness of
this location for this use and consider deny the use permit at this location for the Oasis Night Club.
Respectfully,
Bruce and Kathy Dickinson
Jackson Square residents
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Chris Johnson
From:Robert Simison
Sent:Monday, March 15, 2021 10:15 AM
To:Kathy Dickinson
Cc:Liz Strader; Joe Borton; Brad Hoaglun; Treg Bernt; Jessica Perreault; Luke Cavener;
Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Oasis Night Club
Bruce and Kathy,
Thank you for your email. I appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts and comments.
Because this project is part of an open application, myself and City Council members are prohibited from commenting
outside the public hearing. We take public feedback seriously and want you to know that I have received your email and
have read your comments.
A public hearing before the City of Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at
6:00pm. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make the decision on this project unless their ruling is appealed. If
that occurs it would then be heard by the City Council. While I do not have a vote unless there is a tie, any comments
regarding the project should be reserved for that public process.
Your email and my response will be included in the public record. The City Clerk has the project file available online for
review: The Oasis CUP H-2021-0004. Prior to the public hearing anyone is able to review the application materials at any
time as well as submit testimony. If you have any additional comments you are able to submit testimony in advance in a
number of ways. Please note, all forms of testimony hold the same weight. Written testimony may be submitted by
email to cityclerk@meridiancity.org or by text message by texting “Comment” to 31996. Video testimony can be
recorded in advance and sent by email to cityclerk@meridiancity.org. Comments can also be left by voicemail. Please
call (208) 288-5607 to record your voice testimony. For additional information associated with this application please
contact the City of Meridian Planner Joseph Dodson at 208-884-5533.
Thank you again for sharing your comments.
Respectfully,
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
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From: Kathy Dickinson <kathy@printworx.cc>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 9:54 AM
To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Joe Borton <jborton@meridiancity.org>; Brad Hoaglun
<bhoaglun@meridiancity.org>; Treg Bernt <tbernt@meridiancity.org>; Jessica Perreault <jperreault@meridiancity.org>;
Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Oasis Night Club
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External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
As residents of Jackson Square, we would like to register our concern for the location at the corner of E.
Utstick and N. Eagle Road for the proposed use by the Oasis Night Club. We do not support an establishment
of this type due to the close proximity of the residential developments.
With a simple internet search it is not difficult to locate numerous studies that have been conducted across
the United States that have explored whether there is an increase in violence and disorder around businesses
that sell and serve liquor in relation to the residential areas nearby. Most of the studies suggest that these
types of businesses have a negative impact on neighborhood safety with an increase in theft and physical
assault types of crimes, particularly without an on-going and coordinated effort between the businesses and
law enforcement to mitigate the negative impacts.
Apart from the potential of disorder and increased crime, the potential negative impact on traffic to the
neighborhoods, particularly with the suggestion that the "Traffic Round About" be utilized for the purpose of
Uber and Lyft type services is of serious concern.
We request that you reconsider the residential traffic concerns as well as potential increase in crime and the
safety of nearby residents in regards to the appropriateness of this location for this use and consider denying
the use permit at this location for the Oasis Night Club.
Respectfully,
Bruce and Kathy Dickinson
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