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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16 Mike and Malissa Bernard To Honorable Mayor Simison, City of Meridian City Council, and City of Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission: I will refer to the most recent City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan for commentary. One could skew the demands for Arts and such for this application, but it is primarily an EDM nightclub model; arts value and community value perception is and will remain subjective. CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Adopted by Resolution 19-2179 December 17,2019 Arne - 13 E Bm dwa Ave..See 102 C�- /�E IDIAN�_-- Meridian.ID 87542 Phoney(208)884-5531 D A H tl www mer,I'an ml�nm mlan City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan https://meridiancity.org/planning/compplan/implementation Support infill development that does not negatively impact the abutting, 2.o2.o2C existing development.Infill projects in Downtown should develop at Housing going CD higher densities,irrespective of existing development. Encourage the development of high quality,dense residential and mixed use areas near in and around Downtown,near employment,large On- 2.02.01 E Housing going CD shopping centers,public open spaces and parks,and along major transportation corridors,as shown on the Future Land Use Map. 2.02.02C Comp Plan. This infill development will negatively impact existing development. A parking lot separation is not enough to deem it somewhat once-removed. 2.07.02 Implement a clear development application review process for new and Economic © CD expanding businesses. Excellence Streamline the approval process for development proposals that are Economic Very 2.07.02A consistent witht e vision and values ofthe community. Excellence © High CD Maintain the integrity of public process and transparency of development Economic On- 2.W.02B review. Excellence © going CD 2.07.02C Encoura e developers to engage with the public early in the development Economic On- CD proposa process. Excellence © going As outlined by the many letters of correspondence, many citizens thought the process to be somewhat clear as mud and many were upset that this looked as if this was already approved to be built. The citizens feel this proposal is not consistent with the vision and values of the Community. On public process and transparency...Wadsworth knew this was coming, but it failed to reveal The Oasis as a tenant at the December 22, 2020 City Council meeting. The applicant is merely checking the boxes for the application process, in my opinion.The first neighborhood meeting slot was for 3 PM at Kleiner Park, in violation of the Neighborhood Meeting parameters. It was then changed to 6 PM at Kleiner Park, OUTDOORS IN JANUARY, after the park is closed to the public. Only after complaint and reminder of City planning policy for neighborhood meetings was the meeting changed to virtual and in-person at Louie's. I feel the applicant has not sufficiently addressed the concerns brought up at the neighborhood meeting. Recognize that Meridiar's population will continue to grow and positively Growth 3.01,DD foster Meridian's continued growth. and m CD All ` Population i Evaluate development proposals based on consistency with the vison as Growth 3.01.01 D well as physical,social,economic,environmental,and aesthetic criteria. and m High C❑ Population Coordinate with the City of Nampa,Canyon County,Star,Eagle,Kuna, Growth 3.01 Al E Boise,and Ada County on land use,transportation,and emergency and m going C❑ All services. Population To 3.01.00 This is not in step with positive growth. 30.02.01D This is not consistent with the community vision of a family-friendly atmosphere...rather it feels like an unprecedented experiment with the juxtaposition of a late-hours club against the lifestyles and values of families and neighborhoods. ALL THE ITEMS APPLY as outlined below: Preservation of property and values...prevent and mitigate against incompatible and detrimental neighboring uses. A swath of parking lot does not remove this promise by saying the property is somewhat removed from Tresidio,Jimmy John's,the chiropractor, VillaSport, or nearby Jackson Square (aka Bienville Square in City Records). Preserve private property rights and values by enforcing regulations that Growth 3.05.01 C will prevent and mitigate against incompatible and detrimental and ® going AO CD neighboring uses. Population Ensure that all planning,zoningand land use decisions balfflli Growth 41 3.05.00 interests of the community by protecting private property rights for and ® AO CD current citizens and future generations. Population Enact land use ordinances,policies,and fees,and make decisions, Growth 3.05,01 including land use restrictions and conditions of approval,that do not and m AC C❑ violate private property rights. Population Encourage cam atible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and Future 3.07.00 maximize use o land. Land use C❑ PR 3.07.01 Proactively address potential conflicts between incompatible uses. Future © CD Land use The selection below from Chapter 5 demonstrates the conflict of this proposal in regards to the livability and high quality of life;the safety, health, and well-being of the community;the disturbances of developments to residential dwellings; beautiful and high-quality development that reinforces neighborhood character and sustainability; and the strengthening of community pride and identity. As outlined in the many pieces of testimony,the community has spoken with upset and disbelief that this was the chosen spot for the nightclub. As to the attitude expessed by some online, "...if you don't like it, move!" Well,with builders' projects a year or more out for a home and the inability to sign a concrete contract due to the rising costs and the tight home market, where are citizens going to move to?? After closing costs, stress of moving, yanking children out of their schools and moving from friends and community, and the lack of housing options a move would be daunting and expensive for many. THIS IS ONE APPLICATION in comparison to THE MANY CITIZENS THAT LIVE HERE. Don't displace your citizens with this proposal. The Oasis should be denied at this location.There is a more suitable and less contentious plot of land out there for this project. 5.00.00 Chapter 5 Vibrant B m Community Character, 5.01.00 Sustain,enhance,promote,and protect elements that contribute to Design, CD, FD,PR, livability and a high quality of life for all Meridian residents. and 8 MO PD,PW Identity AL Character, 5.01.01 Encourage the safety,health,and well-being of the community. Design,and l8 CD PR,PD Identity Character, Minimize noise,lighting,and odor disturbances from commercial Design, On- 5.01.01 F developments to residential dwellings by enforcing city code. and l8 going CD Identity Character, 5.01.02 Support beautiful and high qquality development that reinforces Design, l8 CD neighborhood choracterand sustainability. and Identity Character, 5.01.02E Support and protect the identity of existing residential neighborhoods. D sign, 18 On- C❑ Identity Character, CD 5.01,03 Strengthen community pride and identity. Design,ord 8 MO, FD,PW Identity PD 6.010113 Don't accept the parking plan or possibilities as adequate or sustainable. Applications should not be begging for parking...it should stand on its own. Any potential parking fees to force ride share strategies will have those parking elsewhere, and will require a potentially dangerous arterial crossing to parking lots that are not tied into the Wadsworth plat. Add blinding headlights and dark skies, and even the most aware and sober patron of The Oasis will be taking quite a variable risk across the arterials and Highway 55. Develop criteria for plan review in determiningwhether a 6.01.01 G development proposal is safe,accessible,andcomfortable for and streets Transportation � High CD pedestrians and cyclists. Thank you. Malissa Bernard 4025 N Dashwood PI Meridian ID 83646