Members of Madison's Bassett District assembled Thursday night at the Madison Senior Center to voice their opinions about a new venue hoping to open in the community.
The business, called One Eleven West, seeks to fill a vacant building at 111 W. Main St. with a three-story lounge, restaurant and nightclub.
During the meeting, Bassett District residents heard a proposal from the potential owner of One Eleven West, Glenn Jahns, as well Madison's Alcohol Policy Coordinator Joel Plant.
In his proposal, Jahns described One Eleven West as a place where ""working professionals"" ages 28 and up could enjoy evenings. On the first floor, the plan includes a restaurant-lounge area, along with a live music venue for local performers. The second floor would feature a large dance floor for patrons to enjoy ""high-energy dance music.""
Plant outlined the proposed Alcohol Density Plan, which is in its early stages of legislation. The plan would prevent the opening of any new establishments in the downtown area intending to gain 50 percent or more of their profits from alcohol sales.
Since One Eleven West estimates sales to be 56 to 64 percent derived from the sale of alcohol, it would not qualify under the plan.
The meeting then opened into discussion and residents expressed likes and dislikes about the proposal. Most residents were happy with the venue's proposed demographic, Jahns' community-conscious attitude and the laid-back approach to nightlife that One Eleven West would provide.
They did, however, voice concern over the possibility of increased crime in the area, late night noise and increased litter on the block.
