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Commission hears public comment on proposed EV‑charging zoning rules; hearing continued for refinement
Summary
Planning staff presented a draft zoning text amendment to regulate electric vehicle charging stations in non‑single‑family districts, proposing EV‑ready infrastructure for new development (3% nonresidential, 5% multifamily). The commission continued the public hearing for additional clarification and will revisit the amendment Dec. 2.
The Creve Coeur Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 18 held a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment to establish definitions, standards and requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
City planner Bethany Moore described three components of the draft ordinance: (1) EV‑charging definitions; (2) standards and a review process distinguishing accessory Level 1–2 chargers (to be approved at the staff level unless standards are unmet) from larger Level 3/DC fast chargers and standalone conditional uses; and (3) EV‑ready infrastructure requirements for new developments and substantial modifications. Director of Community Development Jason Jaeggi explained staff favors a cautious, EV‑ready approach requiring conduit and wiring for future chargers while allowing property owners discretion on full station installation.
Staff proposed thresholds tied to required parking: 3% (minimum 1) of required spaces for nonresidential developments and 5% for multifamily, with the multifamily percentage reflecting overnight parking demand. Staff also proposed that churches and nonprofits be exempted because of a state law that limits municipal requirements for those uses.
Public commenter Jill Goldwasser, a Creve Coeur resident, supported the EV‑ready approach and emphasized the importance of multifamily charging access, noting most EV owners charge at home and multifamily residents lack that option. Commissioners asked staff to clarify the definition of "substantial modification," how duplexes will be classified, and how conversions of gas stations to charging stations should be handled. No final vote was taken; the commission agreed to continue the hearing to the Dec. 2 meeting to allow staff to refine language and provide additional examples and clarifications.
