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Neighbors press Sandpoint commission over JER building noise, batting cages and lighting

5914343 · October 8, 2025
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Several residents near the JER building raised concerns about continuous HVAC noise, the placement of batting cages and possible field lighting; staff said police are investigating noise complaints and that no field lighting is currently planned.

Residents who live adjacent to the JER building addressed the Parks and Recreation Commission during the public-comment portion and raised repeated concerns about noise from the building’s exhaust system, the location of a proposed batting cage and whether fields or cages will be lit at night.

Ivan Lamar told commissioners, “My concern is the noise right now being produced by the exhaust system of the building,” and said the sound and bright lights have altered his household’s experience and property outlook. Sharon Stan and other neighbors said they have filed complaints and are worried…

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