Supercharger - Grand Forks BC

[pb2000]

Meeting in question with attachments (they even screengrabbed supercharge.info for their presentation!)

Regular Meeting - March 27, 2023

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Is this enough for a blue dot triangle @Big Earl @Chuq @corywright ?

Edit: 1866 Central Ave

September meeting included a site plan, and appears that it might get final approval during the October meeting on Tuesday. Appears to be 12 stalls, with the option of 4 more in the future.

 

[MacNeil]

As noted in an earlier post, this site would help with the Osoyoos to Castlegar connection (225 km) but also the Kelowna to Spokane route (411 km) via Grand Forks with GF being the mid point. I drove the latter route last month and it was a stretch even in a LR Model 3 (with warm weather).

 

[MacNeil]

I'm suggesting that this location could warrant a "Permit" marker in the Supercharge.info site. There is clear information that Tesla is pursuing an approval from the City of Grand Forks for a Supercharger at 1866 Central Ave. The most recent design shows 12-16 stalls (although that could change during the approval process).

@Big Earl

 

[pb2000]

It's not really clear if this just means it wasn't adopted in the calendar year, but this stie might be scuttled.
"2039-A31 ( Not Adopted - 1866Central Ave - Tesla Chargers)"

https://pub-grand-forks.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=20488

 

[oakejs]

Any update? I spend a month each year at Christina Lake and this supercharger would be awesome for trips out West.

 

[bolero]

Since Elon laid off most of the supercharger team, I doubt this location would be even built. Permit didn't even materialize at all.

 

[MacNeil]

I see that some City approvals for this site are on the Council agenda for their next meeting on May 6th; specifically a zoning amendment to allow EV chargers as a permitted use and a change to the Official Community Plan. It would seem that City staff are recommending that Council approve the zoning and OCP changes. There are some housekeeping items to follow; consolidation of the three lots into a single parcel and issuance of a Development Permit.

Lets hope that this site does not get abandoned due to the staff cuts inside Tesla. It would be a worthwhile to split up the 222 km stretch of Hwy 3 from Osoyoos to Castlegar (and would be very handy for travel from Kelowna to Spokane).

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

I see that some City approvals for this site are on the Council agenda for their next meeting on May 6th; specifically a zoning amendment to allow EV chargers as a permitted use and a change to the Official Community Plan. It would seem that City staff are recommending that Council approve the zoning and OCP changes. There are some housekeeping items to follow; consolidation of the three lots into a single parcel and issuance of a Development Permit.

Lets hope that this site does not get abandoned due to the staff cuts inside Tesla. It would be a worthwhile to split up the 222 km stretch of Hwy 3 from Osoyoos to Castlegar (and would be very handy for travel from Kelowna to Spokane).

It's a good test of Musk's "Where there are gaps".

Grand Forks, BC

Host Type: Gas Station
Host: Chevron
Along National Highways: BC-3
Along Provincial Highways (<=8km): None
Along Routes: None

BC/AB-3

From: Osoyoos, BC - 123.6 km
To: Castlegar, BC - 95.9 km
Diversion: 0.1 km
From: Princeton, BC - 237.9 km
To: Creston, BC - 213.7 km

Osoyoos, BC to Castlegar, BC to 219.4km which is clearly a gap.

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

Hopefully, this location does follow through.

Also, the lower mainland definitely needs more chargers, it's turning into the Bay Area lol

The amount of Tesla sales in the greater Vancouver area is very much booming with the $9k rebate for a $50k car, making it cheaper than a new Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.

 

[Erebus]

It's a good test of Musk's "Where there are gaps".

Grand Forks, BC

Host Type: Gas Station
Host: Chevron
Along National Highways: BC-3
Along Provincial Highways (<=8km): None
Along Routes: None

BC/AB-3

From: Osoyoos, BC - 123.6 km
To: Castlegar, BC - 95.9 km
Diversion: 0.1 km
From: Princeton, BC - 237.9 km
To: Creston, BC - 213.7 km

Osoyoos, BC to Castlegar, BC to 219.4km which is clearly a gap.

It may not be obvious from Maine, but us locals know that a majority of travel to the Okanagan from the Kootenays is via Hwy 33 directly to Kelowna. It is rarely possible to make Castelgar-Kelowna in less than ideal temperatures given the 1535m summit through the Monashees. Grand Forks is sorely needed and will be truly welcomed!

 

[pb2000]

The video is up and all the motions for land use changes were passed. Not sure if this means the permit is approved, or if that's the next step.

ZA2302 OA2302 Zoning Bylaw No. 2039-A31 and OCP Bylaw No. 2089-A2 1866 Central Ave - Tesla Chargers Final Reading - Regular Meeting - May 06, 2024

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