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Council approves 10‑stall DC fast EV charging station at 920 W. Mesquite Blvd.
Summary
The council approved a conditional‑use permit for a private 10‑stall DC fast charging station at 920 W. Mesquite Blvd., with staff saying the site repurposes existing paved parking and is non‑Tesla specific; public commenters highlighted tourism benefits and asked about public access.
MESQUITE, Nev. — The Mesquite City Council on Nov. 18 approved a conditional‑use permit to install a 10‑stall DC fast electric‑vehicle charging station with a lit canopy at 920 W. Mesquite Blvd., a privately owned site near Casablanca and the Green Valley convenience area.
Planning staff described the project as compatible with the CR2 commercial zoning and the city’s master plan. The proposal would locate 10 charging stalls on existing paved parking and add shade canopies. Staff said traffic impacts are expected to be minimal and recommended the council open the public hearing and approve the CUP.
During the public hearing, residents questioned how the station benefits the average resident and whether it duplicated Walmart’s chargers. “This benefits tourists,” Laura Andrews said, noting that charging infrastructure supports tourism and local businesses that depend on visitors. Another resident who lives near the site said he supports repurposing the private parking because current quick‑charge options on the south side of town are limited for non‑Tesla vehicles.
Tony Celeste, representing the applicant, said the station is not Tesla‑specific and would serve a broader range of EVs. He described the site as largely paved with existing infrastructure and said the project would support the growing adoption of EVs by visitors and local drivers.
Councilwoman Fielding moved to approve CUP‑25‑006 and Councilwoman Gallo seconded; the motion passed.
What’s next: Staff will finalize permit conditions and the applicant will proceed with engineering, permits and construction per the city’s standard development review process.
