HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-17 Lorraine Reinhardt
City Clerk
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Lorraine Reinhardt
1716 E Summercove Ct.
Meridian, ID 83646
March 16, 2021
Dear Meridian Planning Zone Members,
I am writing in opposition to the zoning permit for Oasis. I am writing because I live in the Summerfield
Subdivision which is off Ustick and within 1 mile of the proposed Oasis. My opposition is based on
several factors.
First, is traffic. In the 9 years we have lived here, we have seen major building projects completed or
soon to be completed. Three 55+ housing subdivisions have been built plus multiple
apartments/townhouses are built or being completed all within this 1-mile radius. Businesses have also
been added. This has obviously led to increased traffic. Now we are facing a venue that adds more
traffic until 2:00am. The owner of Oasis states he believes his patrons will use some shared rides which
will decrease some traffic but the Oasis can hold 500 people, many who will drive.
Second, I am opposed to a “nightclub” being in this area. Although the owner says only 20% of his
business will be nightclub related it still exists in this facility. When researching Electronic Dance Music
(EDM) one article states “drugs are a part of the EDM culture and turning a blind eye to the role that
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they may play will not serve anyone.” Other articles discuss drugs, “being yourself” and “being open to
new experiences” while at an EDM. This is not the behavior or culture I want in my neighborhood. I do
not want to see increased accidents, emergency calls or people stopping in our subdivision due to drug
related or other impaired incidents.
I am not opposed to an EDM somewhere however I do not believe it belongs on Eagle Road and Ustick. I
suggest looking along Franklin Road which has several open areas or other business type areas.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Reinhardt
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1 EDM and Well-Being:What Is EDM? Jaime Booth Cundy Psychology Today Jan 28, 2013