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Neighbors press commission over traffic, screening and noise as Red Oak HS stadium plan advances with 'sound and visual' barrier condition
Summary
After extensive public comment from nearby homeowners raising traffic, lighting, noise and screening concerns, the commission approved a zoning change for a high‑school track/soccer stadium but added a condition requiring a 'sound and visual barrier' along the neighborhood edge; commissioners debated feasibility and maintenance responsibilities for a masonry or panel wall.
A zoning change to allow construction of a track and stadium at Red Oak High School was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission after neighbors pressed the commission for stronger screening, traffic mitigation and limits on lighting.
Staff presented the plan for a smaller stadium (about 880 seats) intended primarily for track and soccer, with a 251‑space parking lot adjacent to the stadium. Ben said the high‑school stadium is intended to reduce busing to the…
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