HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16 Brittany Buehler
Chris Johnson
From:Robert Simison
Sent:Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:56 PM
To:Brittany Buehler; Liz Strader; Joe Borton; Brad Hoaglun; Treg Bernt; Jessica Perreault;
Luke Cavener
Cc:Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Against The Oasis Nightclub
Brittany,
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.
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
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From: Brittany Buehler <brittanydiane@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 9:57 PM
To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; 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: Against The Oasis Nightclub
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Mayor and Meridian City Council Members,
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First of all, I want to thank you for supporting our community! Meridian is definitely a "premier community in which to
live, work, and raise a family."
I would like to express my objections to "The Oasis" Nightclub on the corner of Ustick and Eagle (3185 E. Ustick Road). I
am concerned that this establishment is not furthering our city's goal of creating a "safe community built around
families." I believe that a nightclub does not belong here in Meridian for the following reasons:
1. The proposed location is right next door to homes and neighborhoods and is definitely not for families nor family
friendly.
2. This business is within walking distance of three elementary schools (River Valley, Ustick, and Discovery Elementary)
and is neither appropriate nor safe for children.
3. The Eagle/Ustick intersection is very busy and adding more traffic, especially intoxicated drivers, would be unwise.
4. The establishment has proposed that patrons can take shortcuts through the neighborhood which would increase
neighborhood traffic.
5. There is inadequate parking for the number of patrons the establishment is planning on.
Meridian is a place where people work together to be that "premier community"! Please consider denying "The Oasis"
application for a Conditional Use Permit.
Thank you! Brittany Buehler
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