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Electrify America granted administrative OK for 10 ultrafast chargers at Kroger parking lot in Oak Park
Summary
City staff told the planning commission Electrify America received administrative approval to install 10 350‑kW ultrafast chargers with CCC connectors at Kroger, 26200 Greenfield Road; chargers will operate 24/7, be uncovered, and Kroger will add three lights and post maintenance contact information.
Electrify America has received administrative approval to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations in the Kroger parking lot at 26200 Greenfield Road, city staff told the Oak Park Planning Commission.
"So Electrify America received administrative approval to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations in the existing Kroger parking lot," said the staff member presenting the notice (speaker 5). The staff presentation said the installation would use 350‑kilowatt ultrafast chargers with CCC connectors and that the stations would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Commissioners asked whether the chargers would be covered and about lighting and tree impacts. The staff member said the charging stalls will be open and not covered, and Kroger will add three lights to the lot for the charging area. On tree impacts, staff said any existing tree removed would have to be replaced under local zoning standards.
On charging speed, the staff member provided an approximate customer-facing estimate: "But average 30 minutes for 80% charging," noting exact times vary by vehicle and battery type. The presentation also said Electrify America or its maintenance contractor typically posts contact information at the equipment for users to report problems.
The commission received the administrative notice during communications and correspondence; no formal action was required for this administrative approval.
