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Commissioners split on EV charging counts as application moves forward
Summary
Commissioners debated tradeoffs between providing more Level 2 EV stalls (about 17 required by code) and the applicant’s proposal of eight Level 3 fast chargers; staff said the installer’s letter justified the proposed configuration and the site could add more chargers later if needed.
Commissioners asked whether reducing Level 2 charging stalls from the roughly 17 required by code to eight Level 3 fast chargers would under-serve future demand. Commissioner Bartel said, "My concern is I don't want it to be underserved...If we go from 17 to 8, that's pretty significant." Staff noted the applicant submitted a manufacturer's letter justifying the proposed fast-charger configuration and that the site is provisioned to add more chargers in the future.
Several commissioners accepted staff’s technical rationale and the manufacturer’s recommendation, while noting the commission should be cautious about long-term service levels. The commission approved the application with conditions that allow for future expansion and require reporting and compliance with technical standards.
