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Home My WebLink About2021-05-17 Valerie Dildine Questions Charlene Way From:Joseph Dodson Sent:Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:02 AM To:Chris Johnson; Valerie Dildine Cc:Charlene Way; City Clerk Subject:RE: The Oasis CUP H-2021-004 Hi Valerie, Your question is one that was discussed multiple times throughout the two hearings that were held on The Oasis so it is an important question. Through the Conditional Use Permit process, limitations can be placed on any conditional use including limiting capacity or, in most cases, limiting hours of operation and the number of children (when it is a daycare). All of these things are difficult to enforce regardless of fire code occupancy because any City does not have the capacity to have a Police Officer or Code Enforcement Officer stationed at every bar or daycare to ensure they are complying with their conditions of approval. In a large way, it is based on good faith. The recourse is powerful though because if the owner is found to be in violation of their conditions of approval, the conditional use permit can be revoked which would essentially end their business. In the case of The Oasis, I am sure that the Police will be making random trips to verify the business is operating appropriately because of the concerns raised and the contentious nature of the project as well as the Applicant’s continued cooperation and involvement with the Police to ensure Meridian PD are aware of everything. Meridian PD reviewed their safety plan, including our SWAT Captain, and have signed off on the plan noting that it was very detailed and well thought out. Furthermore, part of it is on the nearby residents to call code enforcement or the Police if they believe the business is over capacity or operating past their allowed hours. The conditions of approval are very important to understand so I hope all of the neighbors read my staff report and will read the most up to date conditions of approval in the findings that are set to be approved this Thursday. They can be found online in the public records here. These have not yet been signed, to be clear. But as noted, they are slated to be approved this Thursday. Best Regards, Joseph Dodson | Current Associate Planner City of Meridian | Community Development 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208.884.5533 | Built for Business, Designed for Living All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. 1 From: Chris Johnson Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:40 AM To: Valerie Dildine <valeriedildine@gmail.com> Cc: Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org>; City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org>; Joseph Dodson <jdodson@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: The Oasis CUP H-2021-004 Valerie, I have forwarded your email to Joe Dodson, Associate Planner. He is best equipped to answer your question. Chris On May 17, 2021, at 7:34 PM, Valerie Dildine <valeriedildine@gmail.com> wrote: External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Hello, I have a question about the propose night club and wondering if you can point me in the right direction to find the answer? I am curious to find out if the night club has reduced its capacity to 400 people- how is that enforced? If the building can handle 700+ people therefore the capacity has not been violated per fire code, where would the issue be? Hopefully that makes sense. Thank you for your assistance! Valerie On Mar 18, 2021, at 6:58 AM, Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org> wrote: Good morning Valerie. You can view the meeting live at meridiancity.org/live. If you intend to provide verbal testimony, you can do so in advance of the hearing by calling 208-288-5607 and leaving a voice message, or by joining via the zoom link at the top of the agenda (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87413163729). Since this topic is not the first on the agenda, I recommend watching by YouTube, and joining the meeting via Zoom once the hearing begins if you intend to provide testimony. Charlene is on vacation today, but please reach out to me of my staff if you have additional questions. Have a great day. Chris Johnson, M.Ed., IdCMC City Clerk | City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208.888.4433|Email: cjohnson@meridiancity.org 2 <image001.jpg> All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Valerie Dildine <valeriedildine@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:22 PM To: Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org> Cc: City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: The Oasis CUP H-2021-004 External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Thank you. Is there a zoom link (or anything like it) for the hearing if we are unable to attend in person? Valerie Dildine Realty One Centre of Boise 208.409.2646 Valerie.Buyboise.Net On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:50 AM, Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org> wrote: Valerie: Thank you for your comments. They are available in the Project Folder under Public Comments. You can access the Project Folder by following the link to application below. Have a wonderful day, Charlene For the most up-to-date information regarding public meetings, visit meridiancity.org/meetings or call the City Clerk’s office at 208-888-4433 prior to visiting City Hall. Hearing Date and Time: March 18th, 2021 6:00pm Application: The Oasis H-2021-0004 Applicant: Brian Tsai, Balboa Ventures Project Location: 3185 E. Ustick Rd at the SW Corner of S. Eagle Rd. and E. Ustick Rd. Link to Application: https://bit.ly/H-2021-0004 3 Project Request: Conditional Use Permit for an approximate 7,000 square foot drinking establishment, music venue, and nightclub on a portion of 3.26 acres of land in the C-G zoning district. How to Provide Comments: https://bit.ly/POSTCARDCOMMENTS All Public Hearing Notices: https://meridiancity.org/phnotices/ Contact the Community Development Department at 208-884-5533 for more information. From: Valerie Dildine <valeriedildine@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:46 AM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org>; Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org> Subject: The Oasis CUP H-2021-004 External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Please reply when received. Thank you! March 16, 2021 City of Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission 33 E. Broadway Ave Meridian, Idaho 83642 Greetings, I am writing to state my strong opposition to The Oasis CUP H-2021-004, at the Corner of Eagle Rd and Ustick which would allow The Oasis Night Club to operate. Nearly all the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods strongly oppose this CUP change owing to the traffic and safety concerns, likely increase of police presence, and parking shortages based on capacity. I am in support of new businesses coming to our area, although this is the wrong location for a nightclub. The Oasis Night Club would bring a potential of 500 individuals and their vehicles to an already overwhelmed intersection that will disproportionately surge during evening rush hours, causing severe traffic issues during critical times for the existing neighborhoods including Summerfield, Champion Park, Verado, Centrepoint Square, The Brickyard and Jackson Square. There have been fatal accidents at this intersection due to traffic. Between 2014-2018 the intersection sustained 190 crashes and 49 injuries. If allowed, this CUP will increase the accident fatalities in this area. An estimated 5,000 school-aged children live in the surrounding area, and increasing the traffic hazard for these children is not only reckless, but it shows a complete disregard for our city’s mission. According to several studies, including the 2013 study from the District of Columbia Crime Policy Institute (DCPI) alcohol-related crimes increase by 25% when in close proximity to bars or nightclubs. The percentage of crimes increases dramatically after 9 p.m. when The Oasis will have peak hours. Finally, The Oasis boasts a 500-person capacity with less than one-fourth of the parking needed for patrons. The nearby neighborhoods will be forced to have overflow parking from club-goers at all hours. The community is ill-equipped to 4 support this business; ultimately the business and community will suffer. Sincerely, Valerie Dildine valeriedildine@gmail.com Valerie Dildine Realty One Centre of Boise 208.409.2646 Valerie.Buyboise.Net All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. 5