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Woodland planning commission approves conditional use permit for community pickleball facility
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Pickle Connection to convert 101 and 109 Harder Avenue into an indoor/outdoor community pickleball facility, approving staff conditions and finding the project consistent with zoning and CEQA exemptions.
The Woodland Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for a community pickleball facility at 101 and 109 Harder Avenue during its March 19 meeting.
Staff planning presenter Amanda Portier described the proposal as a reuse of two existing industrial-flex buildings on a 2.3-acre corner lot that would include seven indoor courts (five in 109 Harder, two in 101 Harder), four outdoor courts, restriped parking for 33 standard stalls and two accessible stalls, and ADA restroom upgrades. "The site is really perfect for these court installations," Portier said, adding that the conversion requires only minor interior modifications and would remain CEQA-compliant.
Jim Morrow, representing nonprofit operator Pickle Connection, said the organization plans a largely volunteer-run operation with minimal paid lockup staff and that the group is purchasing the buildings. "We are purchasing the buildings ... It will occur on April 1," Morrow told commissioners. He also said staff and volunteers expect the facility to operate on a first-come, first-served basis and that outdoor lighting and other amenities are envisioned as a later phase dependent on budget.
Commissioners sought details about bike parking, water stations, restroom counts and long-term adaptability of courts. Portier and the applicant confirmed bike racks near the front entry, a single dual bottle-filler water station in the larger building, and that existing landscaping and fencing would be maintained. Staff noted the site meets zoning standards and that, should the operator vacate, the buildings could be reused for light industrial uses.
During deliberations Commissioner Smith moved to adopt Planning Commission Resolution PC 26-04 approving the conditional use permit subject to the staff-recommended conditions; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote with no opposition. The commission did not record individual roll-call tallies in the hearing record.
The resolution approves the CUP subject to the conditions included in the staff report; staff indicated the conditions were routed to fire, engineering and other review partners and include standard accessibility, parking, and maintenance requirements. The commission closed the public hearing before voting. The applicant and staff will implement the listed conditions and coordinate any required inspections and permits.
Next steps: the applicant may proceed with building and site work in accordance with the approved conditions and applicable permits; staff will track compliance with the conditions of approval.
