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Trustees approve special-use permit for 10-court indoor Pickleball Prime at former Great Neck Saw site
Summary
The Mineola Board approved a special-use permit to convert warehouse space at 205 East Second Street into Pickleball Prime, an indoor 10‑court facility with a mezzanine and limited food/beverage vending; applicants intend to open between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, 2025 and must still obtain a BZA sign-off.
The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees on June 11 approved a special-use permit to allow Pickleball Prime to convert part of the former Great Neck Saw warehouse at 205 East Second Street into an indoor pickleball facility with 10 courts, a mezzanine gathering area and limited vending.
Applicant Maggie Regan, who said she will co-own the business with her father, John Coughlin, and her brother, Kevin Coghlan, described plans for courts, a mezzanine overlooking play areas, shower stalls and programming including lessons, leagues, tournaments and youth clinics. "We are looking to install a 10 court pickleball facility that will include a gathering area, and a mezzanine that overlooks the court where people will be able to join together to work, make new friends, and, host parties if they'd like," Regan said.
Regan told the board the business plans to operate seven days a week with hours targeted to serve shift workers, opening as early as 5 a.m. and remaining open until 11 p.m. She said staffing would typically be one to two employees at a time, initial food service would be limited to vending machines and shower facilities would be installed for users who work nearby, such as hospital staff.
Richard Kent of Kent Architectural Collaborative said the project will extend an existing party wall to separate the building from the adjacent property and described the interior alterations. Building Department Superintendent O'Keefe advised the applicants to coordinate all plumbing, shower installation and signage with the building department to ensure code compliance.
Trustees praised the proposal as compatible with the neighborhood's growing mix of warehouse and commercial uses and for supporting nearby businesses; Trustee Casado and others emphasized pickleball's popularity and potential to bring foot traffic to local restaurants and breweries. The board approved the special-use permit; Regan was advised the project still requires review and approvals from the Village Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for signage and any variance matters.
Regan said the target opening window is between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, 2025. The board offered to coordinate a chamber ribbon-cutting and local outreach when the business is ready to open.
