Walmart seeks permission for eight EV‑designated spaces and four chargers; commissioners raise security and overnight‑charging questions

An applicant presented plans to add eight parking stalls designated for electric‑vehicle charging, served by four chargers, at a neighborhood market property adjacent to the Walmart side of the site.

Staff said the chargers would occupy an existing drive or landscape aisle and that the applicant proposes to add eight replacement parking stalls at the rear of the building so there is no net loss of parking. The chargers are standard pedestal units approximately seven feet tall; staff said no trees would be removed and the applicant intends to revitalize landscaping in the immediate area.

Commissioners asked whether the chargers are intended for Walmart delivery vehicles, for customers, or both; staff said they would ask the applicant to clarify at the formal hearing. Commissioners also raised security and overnight‑charging questions: whether cameras would monitor the area, whether overnight charging would amount to vehicle storage (which could trigger different zoning rules), and potential transformer upgrades or will‑serve requirements. Staff said the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation would regulate the equipment itself, and that the applicant is coordinating with the utility (Encore referenced in the presentation) and would provide will‑serve documentation and meet EV‑related code requirements before returning to a public hearing.