6016 Vernon Ave S-IONNA Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Sketch plan proposal to remodel the existing Kee’s auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue into an electric vehicle charging station. The site would feature seven level 3 DC fast chargers. The existing building would be remodeled to be a lounge waiting area with a mini convenience store or vending machines. A third option is a possible small 3rd party tenant space. The desired hours of operation is 24 hours per day. To accommodate this request the following would be required:

• A Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to re-guide the site from MDR, Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Node. The site is zoned PCD-4, in which a gas station is a permitted use. A gas station is defined as “a principal building and its accessory structures used for the sale of motor fuels and oils, where automotive accessories and convenience goods may be sold, but where repair and servicing of motor vehicles does not occur; provided, however, that an accessory carwash is permitted.”
• Site Plan Review.
• Multiple Variances: Lot Size Variance, Drive Aisle/Parking Space Setbacks, Setback to Residential Property, Canopy setbacks, Pump Island Setbacks, and Parking Lot Setback from Building.

This sketch plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 14, 2026 and City Council on January 20, 2026.