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Poquoson Planning Commission denies front‑yard, lighted pickleball court permit
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to deny Gregory Shaw’s conditional use permit request to build a full‑size, lighted pickleball court in the front yard of 8 Rochambeau Drive after neighbors raised concerns about noise, lighting, precedent and property values.
The Poquoson City Planning Commission voted on March 17 to deny a conditional use permit request from resident Gregory (Greg) Shaw to install a full‑size, lighted pickleball court in the front yard of his property at 8 Rochambeau Drive. The application had sought permission because a full‑size sports court is not permitted in the city’s RS single‑family zoning district.
The denial followed a staff presentation from Mr. Canela outlining the application and recommended conditions, public testimony from neighbors and a discussion among commissioners about noise, nighttime lighting and neighborhood character. Bob Small, who said he lives nearby and is an attorney,…
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