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Neighbors challenge plan for tactical training center at former Eastwood swimming hole
Summary
A public hearing drew supporters who said the Eastwood Training Center would provide controlled first-responder training and opponents who warned the stacked-container facility and simulated tactics would erode the neighborhood's residential character. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions.
The Planning Committee heard competing views Tuesday on a conditional-use request to convert the former Eastwood Swimming Hole at 1928 Eastwood Avenue into an indoor training center that would serve fire, EMS, police and private trainers.
Planning staff said the proposal would place a purpose-built 3,840-square-foot structure recessed into the pool bowl, use nonlethal "simunition" rounds in indoor scenarios, include video review for instructors and be developed in phases that could later add an archery range, obstacle course and a rappel tower. Staff and the planning commission recommended approval subject to…
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