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<br />81 o Permanent (non-portable) restrooms <br />82 o Court lighting <br />83 The distance from the court edge to the nearest residence is approximately 515 feet. <br />84 The courts are currently well used for tennis, requiring thoughtful consideration before any <br />85 conversion or changes to striping. <br />86 <br />87 The Commission discussed the differences in noise levels between pickleball and tennis. Staff <br />88 noted that the decibel levels for both sports are similar. The Commission also discussed potential <br />89 locations for future pickleball courts. <br />90 <br />91 Shared Use Impacts <br />92 o Additional striping would allow both tennis and pickleball use. <br />93 o Courts would not be converted to full-time pickleball use. <br />94 o The shared-use model would allow flexible scheduling and multi-use programming. <br />95 o Potential impacts to tennis users may include: <br />96 Visual clutter or user confusion <br />97 Increased competition for court time <br />98 o Temporary pickleball nets would be required. <br />99 o Additional signage and clearly defined rules may be needed to support shared use. <br />100 Consideration Summary – Pros <br />101 o Addresses strong and growing community demand for pickleball. <br />102 o Central location with strong existing infrastructure. <br />103 o Significant buffer distance from nearby residences reduces potential noise conflicts. <br />104 o Lower-cost option compared to constructing new courts. <br />105 Consideration Summary – Cons <br />106 o Potential impacts to tennis play quality and consistency. <br />107 o Increased usage may require management measures such as signage or scheduling <br />108 controls. <br />109 o Possibility of neighborhood concerns despite the substantial buffer distance. <br />110 <br />111 Staff reiterated the importance of collecting community feedback prior to making any changes. <br />112 The Commission discussed the orientation and potential layout options for a shared-use court at <br />113 Central Park–Victoria. <br />114 <br />115 Vice-Chair Beckman asked whether the proposed shared-use courts could have any impact on <br />116 wildlife. Staff noted that they are not aware of any data suggesting an impact but stated they <br />117 would look further into the issue and share any findings if available. <br />118 <br />119 Commissioner Penny asked whether there are any City-owned indoor facilities that could <br />120 potentially be used or converted to provide indoor pickleball options, beyond existing private <br />3 <br />Qbhf!6!pg!29 <br /> <br />