San Antonio Service Center

[wart]

Oh good, thanks yobigd20! I had heard that they had to give up on the previous location we'd been watching but didn't know if they'd found a new prospect yet.

So this is close to the La Cantera area, 1604 and I-10 West. Seems like a pretty nice spot.

 

[Firewired]

Actually (to me) seems an even better spot than the previous potential spot.

 

[HillCountryFun]

http://docsonline.sanantonio.gov/FileUploads/DSD/WeeklyReport.pdf

View attachment 86888

Anyone know how to get an update on this Zoning Commission Hearing?

 

[wart]

So, the zoning commission calendar is here. Choose Zoning Commission from the second dropdown menu. We're watching Zoning Case Z2015211 S ERZD. I don't know why minutes for past meetings never seem to show up. Our case is on the agenda again for this coming Tuesday. It appears the meetings are open to the public. They happen on first and third Tuesday afternoons.

 

[HillCountryFun]

So, the zoning commission calendar is here. Choose Zoning Commission from the second dropdown menu. We're watching Zoning Case Z2015211 S ERZD. I don't know why minutes for past meetings never seem to show up. Our case is on the agenda again for this coming Tuesday. It appears the meetings are open to the public. They happen on first and third Tuesday afternoons.

Thanks Wart!!

 

[MostlyStock]

It looks like Tesla will be leasing the place so it may not be a long term location. The link below is a brochure for the property.

http://www.4mrealty.com/assets/image/properties/brochures/17100_IH_10_W__Marketing_Package.pdf

 

[BerTX]

It looks like Tesla will be leasing the place so it may not be a long term location. The link below is a brochure for the property.

http://www.4mrealty.com/assets/image/properties/brochures/17100_IH_10_W__Marketing_Package.pdf

Thanks -- I was just about to post that link.

This is a great location as far as I'm concerned. My wife's favorite shopping area.

 

[yobigd20]

Zoning commission rejects Tesla plan - San Antonio Express-News

zoning commision rejected the Tesla plan "citing concerns that electric car batteries on the property could contaminate the city’s water supply".


​WOW.

 

[Firewired]

That sucks. Tesla just can't catch a break in Texas. I live just outside city limits. Wish I lived inside so I could call my city council member.

 

[bollar]

Zoning commission rejects Tesla plan - San Antonio Express-News

zoning commision rejected the Tesla plan "citing concerns that electric car batteries on the property could contaminate the city’s water supply".


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WOW.

Someone didn't do their homework and make sure the city staffers knew the answers to questions like that. Presumably Tesla will send someone knowledgeable to the upcoming city council meeting.

 

[BerTX]

Wow, indeed. Time to look outside the city limits, I guess.

 

[bollar]

Wow, indeed. Time to look outside the city limits, I guess.

Not yet. A 6-2 vote could have avoided a trip to city council, but now CC will have to decide. Presumably Tesla will send someone strong to present to CC and numerous city residents (hint, hint) will come to support the application.

Staff recommended approval: https://sanantonio.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=3882153&GUID=F75A542A-6632-4429-B9DE-42B6A04D5EAC

 

[MostlyStock]

Tesla needs to find a property not in the recharge zone and make it easy.

Edwards Aquifer Authority

 

[yobigd20]

San Antonio denied Teslas plan for a showroom over water contamination concerns | Electrek

i bet if it was a gas station it would have got approved...

 

[Firewired]

San Antonio denied Teslas plan for a showroom over water contamination concerns | Electrek

i bet if it was a gas station it would have got approved...

I think that it has yet to go before the City Council for the final vote. The initial vote was denial because of the weird concerns of toxicity of the batteries on the water discharge zone.

 

[BerTX]

San Antonio denied Teslas plan for a showroom over water contamination concerns | Electrek

i bet if it was a gas station it would have got approved...

This is probably true, but not for the anti-electric, pro-oil Texas conspiracy you are implying. Putting in a gas station is a known issue with placement in the aquifer recharge zone, and the construction requirements are established and familiar. Not so with the batteries. Rechargeable batteries are a definite known issue for contamination due to heavy metals. I can see some well- meaning official thinking ALL rechargeable batteries are hazardous wanting to rule on the side of caution.

Once some education of officials is done, there should be no problem.

Or they could move the location a few miles to be out of the environmentally sensitive area.

 

[Firewired]

Looks like we are finally getting closer!:

Search for Jobs | Tesla Motors

 

[Cattledog]

Looks like they're getting everyone accustomed to going to la Cantera by setting up a mobile store for the holidays:

Tesla Hits San Antonio | Tesla Motors

Cool.

 

[txdriver0]

Any news on Service Center progress?

 

[wart]

Any news on Service Center progress?

I just had my first annual service a couple of weeks ago (less than a year, but more than 13,000 miles on the car). The Tesla service ranger who performed the service told me that both of the first two locations fell through and they're back in location-scouting mode.

Sorry, I wish I had better news. They definitely need to get this sorted out before the Model 3 hits the streets. My advice to Tesla, if anyone is reading this, is to stop trying to build in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.