Was a basketball court considered as part of the CoA/Community Center?

Yes. Several site plan studies were done. However, once the 200’ river setback was defined showing little buildable space for anything more than the parking lot, it became clear the only way to add a gym would be to build it above the parking lot. Not only would this be more expensive than building on grade, it would reduce parking to well below the necessary numbers to serve an even larger facility.