HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-17 Colleen Shaw
Charlene Way
From:Colleen Shaw <writetheshaws@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, March 17, 2021 9:31 AM
To:City Clerk
Subject:OASIS CUP H-202100004
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Dear Planning and Zoning Commission,
I am writing to you regarding granting the Oasis Nightclub a temporary license to operate off of
Eagle/Ustick in Meridian, Idaho. As a resident of that area, I strongly object to this Nightclub
placement. The negative consequences of allowing a nightclub in a residential area will ripple
throughout our entire community. Do not support trendy business development operations to
consume and destroy the livability of our residential neighborhood.
Nightclubs do not belong in residential areas. The noise, increased crime, litter, vandalism and safety
concerns would all support approving the nightclub in a more industrial/commercial area.
Neighborhoods of nightclubs complain about honking horns, loud drunk people, vomit splattered
sidewalks and public urination. Nightlife activity destroys the quality of life and property values in the
neighborhoods.
Heavy traffic congestion has already become a serious problem on the corner of Ustick and
Eagle. The proposed nightclub will significantly increase this traffic. Since the proposed nightclub site
only provides parking for a small percentage of its clientele, cars parking along Ustick and the
surrounding neighborhoods will result in reduced accessibility entering and exiting surrounding
neighborhoods.
Nightclubs create noise – the throbbing of the nightclub music and the street noise of the clientele.
Outside a nightclub can get really busy and overwhelming. Nightclubs have people lining up, meeting
their friends, and stepping out for a smoke, all within the neighborhood. Even a quick perusal of the
statistics on misdemeanors and assaults outside of nightclubs shows that vandalism, litter, and
violent crime are all created by this type of venue. There is a reason all nightclubs have
security. Intoxicated, disorderly, and violent individuals will be dismissed from the property onto our
streets and neighborhoods. We DO NOT want this in our neighborhood.
There are three elementary schools within a mile of the proposed nightclub site. Children will no
longer be able to freely travel within our neighborhoods safely. In addition, due to the open bar
activities, crowds and taxis/Uber drivers clogging up the streets, emergency vehicles such as police
and ambulance will have longer time responding to emergency cases.
Thank You for Your Consideration,
Colleen Shaw
2344 East Garber Drive
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Meridian, Idaho 83646
(208) 286-5327
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