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Sustainability Ordinance City Council Work Session November 4, 2021 • Data Centers • Electric Vehicle Charging Proposed Amendments: Data Centers *as a primary use • Table of Permitted Uses – Unlisted Use • Nothing Akin therefore not permitted by-right • Existing Data Centers located in PAD Zoning Current Zoning Code: Data Centers *as a primary use Price Road Dobson Road Germann Road • NWC Germann and Ellis (1) • SEC Price and Germann (2) • Continuum (3, 4 & 5) Remaining zoned sites: 1 2 3 4 5 Data Centers *as a primary use • Require significant cooling o Water o Electric • Noise • Multiple backup generators • Minimal employees – inconsistent with General Plan Employment Designation Sustainability concerns: Data Centers *as a primary use • Table of Permitted Uses – PROHIBITED • Does not remove existing rights Proposed Amendment: -For new data centers- Data Centers *as a primary use • Require neighborhood outreach/meetings – notice ½-mile • Require noise study - before/after construction • Provide sound mitigation for mechanical equipment – chillers, backup generators • Provide neighborhood liaison Proposed Amendment: -For existing data centers- Data Centers *as a primary use • New data centers • Existing data centers Questions? Proposed Amendment: Electric Vehicle Charging Electric Vehicle Charging • Definitions • Things to consider • Valley comparison • Draft methodology • Draft concepts Electric Vehicle Charging Definitions: • Charger types: o Level 1: 120 V AC plug (house) o Level 2: 240 V (Res.) 208 V (Comm.) o Level 3: DC Fast Charge 480+ V • EV Capable: Panel capacity, dedicated branch, raceway • EV Ready: + Conduit, junction box • EV Installed: + Level 2 charging stations Electric Vehicle Charging Things to consider: • Wide range of predictions • EV infrastructure costs significantly less than retrofitting • Design: Aesthetics, safety, interface with pedestrians • Where is the EV for extended periods of time? • Regional system limitations – outside of Zoning Code Electric Vehicle Charging Valley Comparison: • Zoning Code: Avondale (recently adopted) • Building Code: 6 yes, 5 no Nationally • Excellent case studies • Blanket percentage vs. targeted Electric Vehicle Charging Draft Methodology: • Take a targeted approach vs. standard percentage • Concentrate on EV Capable and EV Ready • Maintain Design Aesthetic expectations • Signage Electric Vehicle Charging Draft concepts: • Level 2 chargers - Residential and Employment Areas • Level 3 fast chargers – Downtown, Regional Commercial (Level 3 can be a destination) • Charging station locations • Retractable cords, do not obstruct sidewalk (safety) Land Use EV Ready EV Installed Single Family 100% off street parking 0% Multi Family 20% parking spaces EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Multi Family Duplex/Triplex/Town- homes (Assigned covered parking) 1 Ready per unit 0% Commercial 15% EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Office 20% EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Hotels 20% EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Entertainment 15% EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Industrial 15% EV ready 2%, installed for all developments > 25 spaces Electric Vehicle Charging Council feedback/direction Next Steps Stakeholder outreach -Fall/Winter 2021 Finalize draft -Winter 2021/Spring 2022 Public notification -Spring 2022 Public hearings -Summer 2022