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Town staff discuss possible EV charging stations under grant; locations under review
Summary
Planning staff told the Historic District Commission the town is informally exploring four EV chargers (five parking spaces) through a grant that would fund ownership and operation for five years; no location has been approved and elected officials expressed concern about using premium downtown parking spaces.
Collierville planning staff on May 22 told the Historic District Commission the town is exploring options to install electric vehicle charging stations in municipal parking lots using a grant tied to a utility settlement. Staff said the grant would cover full ownership and operation for five years; after that period the town could accept the equipment at no charge or have it removed.
Planner Jamie outlined informal options that have been discussed: locating the chargers in the Walnut Street parking lot next to Tom Brooks Park or on Washington Street (outside the historic district). Jamie said the grant requires sites to be on municipal or public land, within walking distance of commercial activity, and a certain distance from interstate freeways. Staff said each installation would occupy roughly four charging spaces and require additional mechanical equipment footprints.
Commissioners raised concerns about using premium parking near the square. One commissioner said downtown parking is a premium resource and cautioned against removing four or five spaces for chargers that may not be heavily used; others noted the intent of siting chargers where users can patronize nearby businesses while charging. Staff said elected officials had not approved a specific location and that conversations would continue with town leadership and utilities to identify a site that minimizes impacts on future development and nearby parking demand.
No formal action or vote was taken; staff characterized the item as informal discussion while the town continues to evaluate grant parameters and locations.
If the town pursues the grant, staff said they will aim to site chargers close to existing utility lines to avoid costly trenching and will seek locations that support commercial activity without unduly reducing downtown parking capacity.
