The patio is 60’ x 30’ and would not require additional impervious surface to convert the patio into a pickleball court. The pickleball court will be located approximately 100 feet from Ridgeway Road and approximately 87 feet from the east property line bordering the rear yards of homes on Raleigh Road.

The applicant has no intention of illuminating the pickleball court at this time. There is decorative low voltage up-lighting illuminating an arbor adjacent to the current patio. The applicant is not proposing any fencing at this time.

The proposed pickleball court will be heavily screened with existing mature vegetation to obstruct the view from neighboring properties. The applicant planted additional vegetation to shield the view from Ridgeway Road.

There is a possibility that the frequency of play and noise could interfere with the reasonable use of neighboring properties. The Planning Commission should discuss linking usage to the city’s noise ordinance, and possibly noise mitigation measures to not negatively impact surrounding properties.

Mr. Aidt asked if there have been any developments to the property to the south, 1140 Ridgeway Road.

Mr. Kroger and Mr. Jacques answered no. The property is vacant and was acquired by the Dunlevys who live on Raleigh Road.

Mr. Aidt opened the public hearing.

Mr. Davis, 1100 Ridgeway Road, thanked Mr. Kroger for the presentation. He shared that his family has been in their home for nine years and has done a lot of work on the house and backyard. The existing patio helped level out the backyard providing a flat surface that would be nice to use for a tennis pickleball court.

Mr. Aidt asked if the applicant had a pool.

Mr. Davis answered yes. He said it is a small pool that sits closer to the house.

Mr. Aidt closed the public hearing.

Mr. Byington stated that Oakwood has a good history of neighbors understanding the best interests of their fellow neighbors. He shared that he has neighbors who play basketball and other activities outside and does not believe a pickleball court would be any different when it comes to noise.

Mrs. Gowdy asked if there are fencing requirements.

Mr. Kroger answered no. He said that fencing is permitted, but not required.

Mr. Jacques noted that a fence is only required for swimming pools.

Mr. Aidt agreed with Mr. Byington and added that there are ordinances to address issues.