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Item 7C - Narrative and Plans for Tesla SUP ZA16-104 SUP-Tesla We would like to request an SUP to allow Tesla to operate in unit 004 in Grand Avenue currently occupied by Buckle. Buckle is in the process of relocating to the space currently occupied by Justice. Tesla designs and manufactures electric sedans and SUVs for retail sale. They currently operate more than 200 stores and galleries, 80 of which are in the US, with the closest being Northpark Center in Dallas. Tesla is the only automaker that sells cars directly to consumers outside of using the standard independently owned dealership model. The Southlake gallery will be in 4,565 sf of space. It will display several models inside the premises that will be accessed by a garage door on the rear. Because Texas law currently prohibits direct sale, an ordering process is utilized via iPad with actual sales occurring in California. Tesla is lobbying to change the law in Texas and requires that the lease allow for the eventual sale of cars directly from the premises. Tesla will not service cars in the traditional sense but may download maps or provide other services. They will also sell merchandise, including Tesla branded hats, shirts and other accessories. Tesla will offer test drives from the premises and will be allowed to park up to six cars behind the premises in addition to the cars that will be housed inside the premises. Tesla will be allowed to install up to six Tesla branded charging stations directly behind the premises. Any vehicles that Tesla leaves outside of the premises will utilize the charging station spaces overnight provided they are available. There will be a maximum of 10 total vehicles on site at any one time including inside and outside the premises. The six designated charging station spaces are screened by the Tesla building,the east parking garage and existing landscaped islands such that they will not be visible from any public streets. The charging stations will be a sleek silver unit that is very small and will be attached to an architecturally appropriate pole. Signage will be attached to the same pole and will be rectangular shaped. The charging stations will be readily identifiable by electric vehicle drivers while blending into the surrounding landscape and architecture for compatibility with the character and use of the site. The chargers will only service Tesla vehicles. Tesla is going to operate in hours that are consistent with the existing environment allowing for the same flexibility that existing retailers are provided. Tesla galleries experience higher traffic volumes consistent with other retailers in the immediate area such as Apple. 4 Mow— Ln IN Y A .1 f l � Y E - La . C CLt cor t 40Oj c CO No rF �L Iti h illW JLl 41, fil i +.f 'I II 1 �a ■ © i I � ` 14, .';. s� � E i z I 1 r 9 � i �A ' J * � 7 fry i 1� • r i f y � f k y ti 4AM 1p y 1+ { I � ! t k ti - t r I 1 IL F A. Lu LO LL W j 4L IA r � _ . r .} r � - .r i i t � `1 f i �. ��-- �`(- I-i_" - -,: � , ,�� e �. � ® � . �� I t� , 1 _� �� 1 , �� `�� , �_, „ � � , _�° �; �� -_ � - � _ � � �; �;�� `,; . I '` '; � �_ ■ � �� f � ,��, I �-, ® 1 Y. ® 1 m i 0 � uw � � , i � I1�.... R� N 1� I II 4 7 � � � �� ,�� i � � � �- �� ■� �� n,o r i � � r P-1 O 1 I G 4 �� ■� � ' V / MEN . � . � ■ - . o � . lkk� � ¥ . � �� @ . � Id!. � . m m -� ! ' . a .�\ . /�� • � � ■ ' � . . % �. . _ ■� y . k d a k ,ice,S�.�rw4 J ^,{ ,Y -�' � , � ' •� i 3 i _ Ilk, s '1t s- �• � ,e yy � T 1 �? '.•n:: r �. ,yk' �' �`: � ��:, rj• •lye -.��`� �� 1,� � '.1 1 �; C`33' ^ice �� :.. -.r :' ,� m.� �� i„� f .t c.' �ir v '�., .. �m.� �; {, -. .f .R '{ 'tea.:. =�, _ ''. ^� . moi. ` .N. ,4 .. �X'.. �'. ��, � _ ; :� � _ � � .. .• L Y;', �r i+ ^;�y� 1 y S� \.4�A �, _ �, 3 yi�'�` � I ,} ~� i ',: � i. Lt r �., � ro.. ,•�` .� .� , '��.. a k ` 1, S.q i k S t i i f 1 I I_