HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-19 Nick and Steffani Davis
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From:Steffani Bush <steffanib13@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, July 19, 2021 9:51 AM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Oasis
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Dear city officials,
We are very concerned about the proposed Oasis Nightclub to be built on the southwest corner of Eagle and Ustick.
First, Eagle Rd is the busiest road in the state of Idaho, and the last thing we need is drunk drivers on this road. From
2014 to 2018, the Eagle and Ustick intersection was the 2nd most frequent intersection crash site in the city of Meridian
(190 crashes, 42 injuries), with the 1st most frequent intersection crash site being Eagle and Fairview, less than one mile
away from the proposed nightclub location. (277 crashes, 59 injuries). The population has increased significantly since
this data was taken, causing more traffic and potential danger at these intersections. Nightclubs increase traffic in an
already overcrowded area, causing congestion and parking issues. Increased traffic will result in reduced accessibility
entering/exiting surrounding neighborhoods, increased risk of drunk driving, and greater risk of potentially deadly
accidents in this area.
Second, nightclubs negatively impact comfort, convenience, and safety. There are 3 elementary schools within a 1 mile
radius 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.
In addition, nightclubs bring noise, litter, vandalism, and crime, and decrease property value. Nightlife activity destroys
the quality of life and property values in the neighborhoods due to the excessive noise, loud drunk people, honking
horns, and loud music. Additionally, nightclubs are hotspots for violence. In the last few months, there have been
multiple deaths occurring in the neighborhoods of nightclubs in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Georgia,
Pennsylvania, and Arizona. Nightclubs DO NOT BELONG in residential areas, they belong downtown in industrial
complexes closer to hotels and other nightlife. Its proposed location is a threat to our community, and the people of
Meridian deserve better than this. As city officials, you have been appointed to be a voice for the people of Meridian.
Please do your city residents justice and consider the negative implications of the Oasis Nightclub being placed in a
residential area. We request that the city deny the application and any subsequent requested reviews.
Thank you,
Nick and Steffani Davis
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