Item 7 - SPIN Report
SPIN MEETING REPORT
SPIN Item Number: SPIN2017-11
City Case Number: ZA17-033
Project Name: Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces
SPIN Neighborhood: SPIN #8
Meeting Date: May 9, 2017
Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance: Six (6)
Host: Sherry Berman, Community Engagement Committee
Applicant Presenting: Om Gharty Chhetri, City of Southlake Civil Engineer
City Staff Present: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner; David Jones, Principal Planner; Om
Gharty Chhetri, Civil Engineer
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on “I Want to” and “View” “Video on Demand” – forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date.
FORUM SUMMARY:
Property Situation:
The two (2) proposed electric vehicle charging stations are to be located in the
Southlake Town Square east parking garage – 1451 Federal Way.
Development Details:
City of Southlake is requesting City Council approval of a Specific Use Permit for two (2)
electric vehicle charging stations with duel charging ports to be installed to serve four (4)
dedicated parking spaces.
One to be installed upon approval and the second one at an undetermined time in the
future.
First level at the north end of east parking garage.
EVC’s are a Tier 1 recommendation of the Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan.
There are currently two (2) EVC’s approved for the west parking garage. One (1) has
been installed.
City of Southlake in partnership with TXU.
Exhibits presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
Does it cost to use?
o It will not cost anything to use it right away, however, a fee will be set and
implemented in the future.
o By credit card?
o Yes
What cost does City incur and what cost is TXU?
o The unit will be provided to the city by TXU at no charge. The City
provides the infrastructure to operate the unit.
How much do they cost?
o Approximately 15-20 thousand
Who maintains the units?
o The City will provide the maintenance
o The City will collect usage data to determine fee which will be set by City
Council
A statement of concern was made regarding the fairness of free electric “fill-ups”
when others who use gasoline have to pay…
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encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.
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