From:	Karen Edwards
Sent:	Monday, June 20, 2016 8:38 AM
To:	Karen Edwards
Subject:	FW: Mei Wei Expansion



From: Meyrowitz, Joshua []  
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2016 5:04 PM 
To: Michael Behrendt 
Cc: Karen Edwards 
Subject: Mei Wei Expansion

Michael Behrendt
Town Planner
Durham, NH 03824

Dear Michael,

I’m writing with regard to Mei Wei’s proposed plan to add a dance floor and a karaoke 
rental space aimed at Chinese patrons.

I am among those in the neighborhood who are positively inclined regarding this idea, 
assuming that noise leakage and late-night “crowd control” issues are addressed 
carefully. The plan adds some “diversity” to Town activities and addresses the needs of 
the growing number of Chinese students at UNH. 

I’ve been impressed with the ways in which Mei Wei operates, and I hope to see it 
continue to succeed. Also, it’s always nice to see an empty storefront filled (even if it’s a 
bit surprising given the possible building demolition).

All that said, however, I think the change in use is significant enough for this proposal to 
undergo a formal site review and to schedule a Public Hearing. After all, those who live 
within easy earshot of Mei Wei (particularly those at the Brookside Commons and on 
the Plaza side of Faculty Road) should have a chance to express possible concerns 
about late-night noise traveling across the asphalt (especially when the leaves are off in 
winter) and to see how Mei Wei responds to and addresses those concerns. With or 
without a Public Hearing, I’d also like to see that some simulated sound-leakage tests 
are completed (how audible the music would be in the surrounding area with doors 
closed, with doors opening for patrons entering and exiting, etc.). And I believe that 
there should be some remedial procedures in place in case the sound outcome is not as 
predicted or planned.

I hope that all that needs to be done to make this idea work will indeed be done!

Best, 
Joshua Meyrowitz
7 Chesley Drive