Title
SP 2018-06, Tesla Charging Stations at Cobblestone Plaza, generally located south of Pines Boulevard, west of I-75 within Cobblestone Plaza, site plan amendment. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
Shawn Gleason, agent for Tesla, is requesting an amendment to the Cobblestone Plaza site plan generally located south of Pines Boulevard and west of I-75. The applicant proposes to build a charging station with associated power equipment enclosure, transformer, landscape and signs over an existing parking field to the north and west of the existing Chase Bank building at Cobblestone Plaza.
Background
On January 17, 2018, the City Commission approved Ordinance 1892 which permit the installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations within the City. Ordinance 1892 also established categorized electric charging stations based on levels of service standards as well as location and design criteria for these units.
The proposed charging station is considered a level 3 charging station as per Code definition. Level 3 units are considered fast or rapid charging and operated on a sixty amp or higher breaker on a four hundred eighty volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Level 3 stations are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for faster recharging of electric vehicles. Level 3 (480 V) stations can charge a battery to 80% in 30 minutes or less. Level 3 charging stations are an allowable use within the B-3 (General Business), C-1 (Commercial) and industrial district zones (where underlying land use permits this use). 6-20 charging stations may be permitted per shopping center or freestanding building site subject to parking availability. One parking space for this use shall be designated solely for each charging service position. Charging Unit operators will be required to file for a Local Business Tax Receipt with the City for each location.
Proposal
The applicant proposes the inst...
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