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Home My WebLink AboutBlumacs CUP 02-011June 3, 2002 MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING APPLICANT Michael McGuinness June 6, 2002 ITEM NO. ~' CUP 02-011 REQUEST Public Hearing - Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a spods bar with pool tables and big screen TV's in an O-T zone for Blue Mac's Sports Bar -- 706 East First Street AGENCY COMMENTS CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY CITY POLICE DEPT: CITY FIRE DEPT: CITY BUILDING DEPT: CITY WATER DEPT: CITY SEWER DEPT: SANITARY SERVICE: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: MERIDIAN POST OFFICE: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: US WEST: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: OTHER: Confacfed: See Attached Comments See Affached Comments No Comment See Affached Comments See Aflached Comments See Aflached Comments See attached letter from Valley Shepher Church of the Nazarene J~i ~/], L J~/J./' ~--~g ~.lf~l.~ Date: 6/71//~,''-'q Phone: I ;/zJ Mat®rials pr®$ent®d at public meetings shall becamt prop~tly at th® Ci~ at Meridicm. MAYOR Robe~ D. Conic CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Kekh Bill T~mmy deWeetd Chefie McCandles$ W~i~m L. M. Naxy HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY A Good Phce to Live CITY OF MERIDIAN 33 EAST IDAHO MF. RIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433- FAX (208) 88%4813 Cfity Gledr Office Fax (208) 888-4218 LEGAL DEPARTME2~ (208) 288-2499. Fax 288-2501 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 88%2211. Fax 88%1297 PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT (208) 884-5533. FAX 888-6854 MEMORANDUM: To: From: Re: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Bruce Frecldeton, Assistant to City Engineer ~ R May 17, 2002 ECEIVED 3UN 2002 David McKinnon, City Planner ~ CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CI CPk,' ~cc~CE Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Establishment of a "Sports" Bar with Pool Tables and Big-Screen TV's at 706 E Main Street (l't Street), Located in an O-T (Old Town) Zone, by Michael McGuinness (File No. CUP-02-011) We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council: APPLICATION SUMMARY & BACKGROUND The applicant, Mike McGuinness, has requested the approval ofa"sports" bar at 706 E. Main Street, just to the north of Harry's Bar and Grill. The sports bar will include a number of large screen TVs and pool tables for entertainment. There are already three (3) other bars located on the same block as the proposed Blumacs Sports Bar (Harry's Bar and Grill, Moetown's Rock and Roll Club, and the 127 Club). Additionally, there are at least two (2) restaurants that serve beer and wine within a two block radius oftbe proposed location. Idaho State Statutes (§ 23-913 ) prohibits the retail sale of liquor by the drink if the establishment is within 300' of a church (and school or place of worship), unless approved of by the Governing body of the municipality (City Council). The Valley Shepard Church of the Nazarene and the Christian Science Reading Room are both within 300' feet of the proposed Bar. The applicant owns and operates the Blumacs Bikini Bar at 6 I0 S. Vista in Boise, but he has no intention of opening or operating a bikini bar in the City ofMeridian. A Bikini Bar would be regulated by the Adult Entertainment Ordinance and would be allowed only with a conditional use permit in the I-L zone. LOCATION & SURROUNDING USES The subject property is located at 706 E. Main Street, in the same building as Harry's Bar and Grill (704 E. Main Street). The property is generally located on the northoast comer of Main Street and Broadway Ave. CUP-02-O I 1 Blumacs,CUP Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council May 17, 2002 Page 2 The following uses surround the subject property: North - Modem Printers, zoned O-T South - Harry's Bar and Grill, zoned O-T East - Moetown (bar), zoned O-T West - Farmer's and Merchant's State Bank, zoned O-T STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES The Commission and Council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed conditional usein terms of the following and may approve a conditional use permit if they shall find evidence presented at the hearing(s) is adequate to establish (11-17-3): Ae That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as may be required by this ordinance; Staff finds that because the site is located in the downtown/Old Town area of the City of Meridian, parking and landscaping will be limited to the existing insufficient parking and landscaping. Nevertheless, the applicant has submitted a plan that indicates that he will be able to provide the minimum number of parking stalls (12) per the Zoning Ordinance that will be expressly for the use of his patrons. Be That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance; The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as "Existing Urban". Stafffinds the development plan to be in Compliance with the Meridian Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. That the design, construction, operation, and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area; Staff finds that the proposed sports bar use will not change the essential character of the general vicinity; however, staffquestions whether or not the intended character of the general vicinity includes the placement of four (4) bars on one city block of downtown Meridian. The Council and Commission should consider public testimony when determining if the proposed use will change the intended character of the general vicinity. De That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity; CUP-02-011 Blumacs. CUP Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council May 17, 2002 Page 3 ge The Council and Commission should rely upon public testimony to determine if the development will adversely affect the other properties in the vicinity. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, street, police, and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of proposed conditional use shah be able to provide adequately any such services; Staff finds that the proposed development will be adequately served by the essential public facilities and services listed above. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; Staff finds that the proposed use would not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community, nor would it create the need for any new facilities or services to be paid for by the public. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment, and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors; Staff does not anticipate that the proposed use will be detrimental to the general welfare of the community by means of increased traffic, noise, smoke fumes, glare or odors generated by the use. That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets; Staff finds that the proposed use will not create significant interference with any traffic on the surrounding public streets. The applicant has not proposed any new curb cuts onto existing streets. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. Stafffinds that no natural or scenic feature will be lost, damaged or destroyed by issuance of this conditional use. CUP.4)2..OI 1 Blumacs. CUP Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council May 17, 2002 Page 4 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1. Existing landscaping shall be protected and retained. Existing sanitary sewer and water assessments will compared with the anticipated impact, to determine whether additional assessments are warranted. If additional assessments are warranted, applicant shall pay for them with the issuance of his building permit for tenant improvements. "Bikini" dancing and/or other sexually oriented business activities are prohibited at this location. All parking and areas of circulation shall be improved with a hard surface in accordance with Meridian City Code 11-13-4.D, and shall be installed and striped in accordance with the submitted site plan and Ordinance 11-13-4.F. o All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the parking lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill over omo adjacent properties or right-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall be in accordance with Ordinance 11- 13-4C. o All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 ofthe City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage is subject to design review and shall require separate permits. Temporary or portable signs shall be prohibited, and will be removed upon 3 days notice to the applicant. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 8. As part of a conditional use permit, the City of Meridian may impose additional restrictions/conditions. RECOMMENDATION Staff does not recommend approval of a bar at this location in downtown Meridian. CUP-02-011 Blumacs. CUP Sent By: MeP[olan To: C~ty ClerE PSz; 0s54; At: 8884218 May-29-02 11:20AM; Page ~,ity of Meridian ~lanning and Zoning Depal~l 6~0 Watertower Lane Suite 250 ~dim, ld~o 83642 ~ Stiles, Administer Valley Shepherd Church oft he Nazarene 831 East First Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 May 16, 2002 HAY 21 1002 CITY OF MEIN}~L~,N PLANNING a ZONING W:ith this letter Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene board of directors goes on cOrd as opposing the establishment of another outlet to sell beverage alcohol in ridian, particularly in the designated core area of the city where in a two block area ~ already housed two bars end two restaurants tlmt scxve alcoholic beverages. We are ri~affirming a historic position of thc International Church of thc Nazarene based on thc HOly SCriptures and human experience regarding the ruinous consequences of the usc of alcohol as a beverage. Our social conscience and responsibility calls us to use any l~.,gitimatc and legal means to limit its availability. ~ hcrcforc, wc request denial with regard to CUP-02-011 that would seek the c,,'tablisbment of the Blue Mac's Sports Bar at 706 East First Street, Meridian, Idaho. S inca-ely, S~cretary of the Board RECEIVED, HAY 2 9 2002 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office MAY 29 '02 11:11 888 6854 Joseph Silva Deputy Chief Meridian Fire Department 540 E. Franklin Rd. Meridian, Id 83642 (208) 888-1234 , April 5, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission~Q Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention ~ Blue Mac's Sports Bar- File # CUP 02-01 RECEIVED APR 0 9 2OO2 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire protection for the prOposed project: ~i i: :Pi~mises Identification. All numbers or addresses shall be 6" high and placed on the front of the bfiilding :~ Saeh a manner to be clearly visible from the street. The numbers shall contrast with their bae~°und and be placed on the street side of the building above the front door. UFC 901.4.4 : 2 Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and locations as set forth in tiffs code and a~ reqtfired by the Chief. UFC 1002.1 Fire Extinguishers shall be of the 2A 10BC size and have the tap of the extinguisher hung 3' to 5' off the floor. The travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75'. 3. Provide exit doors complying with the 1997 Uniform Building Code. 4. Post occupancy per the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 5. This project shall be subject to a fire inspection to determine compliance with the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code. CENTRALcENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Environmental Health Division DEPARTMENT RECEIVED Rezone # Conditional Use # Preliminary / Final / Short Plat APR- 1 Ciby of Me.~-idia,~ Clt~ Clerk Return to: 0 Boise 1~ Eagle ~ Garden City ~J~[eddian I~ Kuna [3ACZ CI Star (~10. I~11. We have No Objections to this Proposal. We recommend Denial of this Proposal. Specific knowledge aS to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal. We will require moro data conceming soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require moro'data concerning the depth of: [3 high seasonal ground water [3 waste flow characteristics [3 or bedrock from original grade Q other This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and/or surface waters. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and water availability. After written approval from appropriate entities aro submitted, we can approve this proposal for: [3 central sewage El community sewage system El community water well [3 interim sewage [3 central water [3 individual sewage [3 individual water The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality: [3 central sewage [3 community sewage system Q community water [3 sewage dry lines [3 central water Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if Other considerations indicate approval. If restroom facilities aro to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State Sewage Regulations. We will re~l~e plans be submitted for a plan review for any: ' ,,,~,~,food establishment 13 swimming pools or spas ,,,J~beverage establishment (3 grocery store 13 child cato center Review Sheel ~l:~llO ~00 ~ RECEW APR - 5 City of City Clerk Offie~ 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 April 2, 2002 Will Berg, City Clerk City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Meridian, ID 83642 Re: CUP 02-011 Conditional Use Permit for Blue Mac's Sports Bar Phones: Area Code 208 OFFICE: Nampa 466-7861 SHOP: Nampa 466-0663 Dear Commissioners: If all drainage is retained on site this project will not impact the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District, however if any drainage leaves the site a Land Use Change / Site application will be required. Please contact Donna Moore, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer at 466-7861 ifa Land Use Change / Site application is necessary. Sincerely, Bill Henson, Asst. Water Superintendent NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT BH: din C~ File- Shop File - Office Water Superintendent APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000 Cheri¢ McCarthy, s A Good Pl~c¢ to Live CtTY OF MERIDIAN 33 EAST IDAHO MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433 · F~x (208) 887~ Ci~ Cleric 0~ F~ ~08) 888~218 LEGAL DEP^RTM~NT (20~) 285.2a99. Fax 285-~01 PUBLIC WORKS (208) ~91-55~- Fax 8a7-12~ BUI~ING DEPAR~ (208) 887-22 [ I · F~ S87,1297 P~ING AND ZONING TRANSMITTALS TO AGeS FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS :WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN To insure that your comm~d!reoommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission, please $abmit your comments and recommendations to Meddian City Cle~'s Office Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk. by: '_~a~O, 2002 Transmittal Date. File No.: Request: By: Location of Property or Project: March 27, 28~!12 Hearh,g Date: June 6, 2002 CUP O2-011 Conditional Use ~:J~or. a sports bar with pool tables and big screen TV's in an O-T zOne forlB~Mac's S~orts Bar Michael McGuirine,a~:-.~ .,- ~l~'East First Street David Zaremba, P/Z ~N~ V,.~,.VAC. FP) Jerry Centers. P/Z (No VA.ejV,~C. FP) Leslie Mathes, P/Z fNo. v,~.ff:.', y,~c, FP) Keven Shreeve. P/Z (NO'mR, VAC. Keith Borup, PIZ (Ne Robert Corrie, Mayor Bill Nary, C/C Tammy deWeerd, C/C Keith Bird, C/C Cherie McCanclleSs, CIG Water Department "" ' ' Sewer Depmtment Sanitary Servtce (NO Building Department, Fire Department Police Department City Attorney City Engineer City Planner Par~s Department ~o....ur Concise Remarks: Meridian School DiStrict (No FP) Meddian Post Office #:~,,~P only) Ada County Highway District Community Planning Assoc. Central District Health Nampa Meridian Irdg. D)strict Settlers Irrigation District Idaho Power Co. (FP/PP only) U.S. WeSt (FP/PP only) Intermountain Gas (F~/PP Bureau of Reclamation [FP/PP only) Idaho Transportation Department Aaa County (Annexa#on on(y) APR 88 ' 82 15:55 RECEIVED APR 0 9 2002 Ci.W Of Meridian Cit7 Clerk O~ce 2888885852 PAGE.O? Robert D. Corde C ,TY COUNCIL MEMBERS William L. M. N~-y KeRb Bird '~-~Tamrny deWeerd Cherie McCandless A Good Place Io Live CITY OF MERmlAN 33 EAST IDAHO MER/DIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433 · F~x (208) 887-4813 City Clerk Office F~x (208) 888-4218 LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 288-2499 · Fax 288-2.501 PUBLIC WORKS (208) 898-5500 · Fax 887-1297 BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 88'7-2211 * Fax 88'7-1297 PLANNING AND ZONING (208) 884-5533 · Fax 888-6854 TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning and ZOning Commission, please submit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Clerk's Office Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: Transmittal Date: File No.: Request.: May 30,2002 By: Location of Property or Project: March 27, 2002 Hearing Date: June 6, 2002 CUP 02-011 Conditional Use permit for a sports bar with pool tables and big screen TV's in an O-T zone for Blue Mac's Sports Bar Michael McGuinness 706 East First Street David Zaremba, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Jerry Centers, P/Z (No vA& VAC, FP) Leslie Mathes, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Keven Shreeve, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Keith Borup, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Robert Corrie, Mayor Bill Nary, C/C Tammy deWeerd, C/C Keith Bird, C/C Cherie McCandless, C/C Water Department Sewer Department Sanitary Service (No VAR, VAC, FP) Building Department Your Concise Remarks: Fire Department ~3 4~,- ~,~ ~.-'c3 ~9~ Police Department City Attorney City Engineer City Planner Parks Department Meridian School Distdct (No FP) Meridian Post Office (FP/PP only) Ada County Highway District Community Planning Assoc. Central Distdct Health Nampa Meddian Irdg. Distdct Settlers Irrigation Distdct Idaho Power Co. (FP/PP only) U.S. West (FP/PP only) Intermountain Gas (FI~/PP only) Bureau of Reclamation (FP/'PPonly) Idaho Transportation Department (No FP) Ada County (Annexation only) RECEIVED APR - 1 2002 City of Meridian City Clerk Office MAYOR Robert D. Corrie CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS William L. M. Nary Keith Bird Tammy deWeerd Cherie McCandless ttUB Ol~' IR~dABUR£ VALLEY A Good Place to Live CITY OF MERIDIAN 33 EAST IDAHO MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433 · Fax (208) 887-4813 City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218 LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 288-2499 · Fax 288-2501 PUBLIC WORKS (208) 898-5500 · Fax 887-1297 BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 887-2211 · Fax 887-1297 PLANNING AND ZONING (208) 884-5533 · Fax 888-6854 TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning and ZOning Commission, please submit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Clerk's Office Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: Transmittal Date: File No.: Request: May 30, 2002 By: Location of Property or Project: March 27, 2002 Hearing Date: June 6, 2002 CUP 02-011 Conditional Use Permit for a sports bar with pool tables and big screen 'rv's in an O-T zone for Blue Mac's Sports Bar Michael McGuinness 706 East First Street David Zaremba, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Jerry Centers, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Leslie Mathes, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Keven Shreeve, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Keith Borup, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP) Robert Corrie, Mayor Bill Nary, C/C Tammy deWeerd, C/C Keith Bird, C/C Cherie McCandless, C/C Water Department Sewer Department Sanitary Service (No VAR, VAC, ~=P) Building Department Your Concise Remarks: Fire Department Police Department City Attorney City Engineer City Planner Parks Department RECEIVE Meddian School Distdct (No FP) Meridian Post Office (FP/PPonly) Ada County Highway Distdct Community Planning Assoc~ Central District Health Nampa Meddian Irrig. District Settlers Irrigation District Idaho PowerCo. (FP/PPonly) U.S. West (FP/PP only) Intermountain Gas (FP/PP only) Bureau of Reclamation (FP/PPonly) Idaho Transportation Department (No FP) Ada County (Annexation only) MAR 2:9 ?007 City of Merid~a~ City Clerk Offle~- Meridian Parks & Recreation Memo From: Date: CC: Planning & Zoning CommissiOn Tom Kuntz May 31, 2002 City Clerk & Planning & Zoning Staff gECEIVE ) CITY OF MERIDIAN RE: FP 024)04 - Revised Final Plat The Parks and Recreation staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this lime. RE: VAR 02-006 - Request for Variance for off premise sign The Parks and Recrealion staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this lime. RE: AZ 02-008 - Request for annexation zoning of 5 acres from RUT to L-O zone The Parks and Recreation staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this lime. CUP 02-011 - Conditional Use Permit for a sports bar with pool tables and TV The Parks and Recreation staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this time. CUP 02-015 - Conditional Use Permit to renovate ex]sting office and Convention Center The Parks and Recreation staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this lime. CUP 02-013 - Request for a Conditional Use Permit for four 4-plex unitslScottsdale Subdivision The Parks and Recreation slaff has received and reviewed the above-proposed project and have no recommendations to add at this time. · Page I City. Of~ Meridian~i Planning and Zoning Comm. 33 East idaho Ave. Meridian, idaho 83642 Meridian, Idaho May 29,2002 MAY 3 1 2002 CITY OF MERIDIAN LERK OFF! Attention; William G Berg, Jr. City Clerk Re. Michael McGuinness for conditonal use permit Dear Planning and Zoning Comm., The building at 706 E. First St. is my building, as is the 30' x 120' parking lot with 13 spaces behind said building. Michael McGujnn!~s!s wishes~ t~..'lee~i~ said ~u .t! lP~l., fOr ten years with a respectable, clean sporSs bar, known as Blumacs. The people of Meridi. an can be'assured that a lega~ contract, written by an attorney to exclude building to be used as a bikini or nude bar or be occupied for any unlawful purpose. That Blu~cs will conform to and o~y all present and future laws and ordinances, rules and regulations of government authorities Mr. Mc Guinness will be respoasible for keeping front side- walk and thirteen parking spaces free from debris on a daily basis and also hose area down as needed for cleanliness. I want the bu~iness to be something we all can be proud of for our town. Not some~thing scuzzy.,: I will keep up my end of the contract by overseeing Mr. McGuinness' businness as a clean and respectable place as per contracts As for parking, Harry Youngerman of Harrys Bar and his patrons have used my parking lot, as has attorneys, bank personel and numerous other business people for many years. My new signs have dissapeared from behind Harrys Bar, so they might park there. I've not enforced ~.the signs: ~S~:~;~,~be a, 'go~d'~i:~Jghbor' The Ada County Hiway'~District has se~nt me a letter: April 1,02 saying the business would only increase'less than' ten 00~ cars to the area. I have thirteen (13) spaces. I will be present at,the Council meeting of Ju~e 6,2002. If there should be any questions at that time I would be happy to answer them to the best of omy ability. Yours truly, Dolores Li 3754203 FARMERS ~ MERCHANTS STATE BaNK RECEI' JUiq 3 2002 May 31, 2002 CItY OF MERIDIAN CitY CLERK OFFICE Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Subject: Michael McGuinness Conditional Use Permit for Blumacs Sports Bar 703 E. /ST: STREET :M£1OI)IAN, ID 83642 T~.L 208.888.1416 V~,X 208.888.1346 www.fmsb.com Dear Commission Members: Farmers & Merchants State Bank is requesting your denial of a conditional use permit for the Blumacs Sports Bar at 706 East First Street, Meridian, Idaho. Farmers & Merchants State Bank opposes this permit for the following reasons: Boise C ,,~ LDW ~; L L The limited parking spaces available to service four Bars, all located in the same city block, will cause patrons to increase the use of parking spaces on First Street and will result in more bar patrons using our bank's parking lot located on Broadway between East First and Meridian Road. FRUITLAND Many of the bar patrons also contribute to having to clean the parking areas on almost a daily basis in order to maintain them in a respectable condition. (;ARDEN CITY MERIDIAN NAMPA The proposed site of the Sports Bar will increase the concentration of bars to four, in one city block, in the heart of downtown Meridian. It is the opinion of the bank's management, that this could adversely affect the future re- development of this downtown core. In closing, Farmers & Merchants State Bank is committed to the re- development of downtown Meridian and we do not feel that increasing the number of bars in downtown Meridian is the appropriate enterprise to ensure future downtown re-development. Farmers & Merchants State Bank is, therefore, firmly opposed to the granting of a conditional use permit for the Blumacs Sports Bar at 706 East First St., Meridian, Idaho. Vice Preside1 g~ Manager ¥ PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET DATE 6-Jun-02 PROJECT NUMBER CUP 02-011 PROJECT NAME Blumacs Sports Bar J u N - $ Z002 CITY OF MERIDIA~N FOR AGAINST