Supercharger - Cle Elum, WA

[Resolute Soul]

The retail leases probably aren't that sophisticated in Cle Elum, but I worked retail in a previous lifetime, and it was common that non-compete clauses were written into the leases. For example at a small mall I worked in, there was a coffee shop and a sandwich/soup/salad type lunch place. The sandwich place was specifically forbidden from selling coffee and the coffee shop could not sell soup, salad, etc.

Nah, not is their basic leases there. Taneum Creek Brewery may have already added an espresso machine... I'll hit up Gabe.

 

[RedMS]

The retail leases probably aren't that sophisticated in Cle Elum, but I worked retail in a previous lifetime, and it was common that non-compete clauses were written into the leases. For example at a small mall I worked in, there was a coffee shop and a sandwich/soup/salad type lunch place. The sandwich place was specifically forbidden from selling coffee and the coffee shop could not sell soup, salad, etc.

Nothing a bit of bribery can’t fix

 

[Resolute Soul]

As my first post, I can provide some valuable insight regarding this build out and "impact" to the Bistro. This location, as most members are aware, has been underdevelopment for almost 2 years prior to the start of construction. It had numerous design issues given the location.

All project details where discussed multiple times with all stakeholders including a publicly advertised City of Cle Elum counsel meeting to seek a variance. The construction duration was discussed at the pre-con. Tesla and their contractor went above & beyond to satisfy the Bistro's owner throughout the short construction duration. The total construction duration was just 23 calendar days or 21 working days which you are all ware is stupid fast for a Supercharger build out, let alone a fully development Supercharger site from dirt to open to public. Please let me know of another Supercharger site (12 stall min.) in North America or globally that was built that fast... Doesn't currently exist.

Tesla owners are, in general, by far more polite and understanding than 90% of the population, the other 10% are, well you know, lost in life.

Now the meat... Within the first couple days of construction the Bistro's owner was suggesting that she was going to loose "$10k" in sales per week... Hmm... ok... After which ,Tesla and their contractors were threaten by Bistro's owner with lawsuits and arrest due to her multiple false accusations of trespassing calls to 911. (Public record via City of Cle Elum PD) The Bistro's owner took every opportunity to impede the construction progress of this site including filling a complaint against the City Planner. Note the Bistro's owner is "well known" throughout the valley and once held a city counsel position. Although, this Supercharger site was open to the public on Friday, December 7th, if you look at the publicly available drawings you'll notice that the drainage to the south has not been completed. One could assume that this was due to weather but in reality it was probably due to the threats made by the Bistro's owner to Tesla directly and their contractors. Better to let her collect herself, hoping she'll become rational and respectful after Tesla owners double her yearly revenue.

That said, construction can and does impact small businesses but generally with larger projects that have much longer construction durations. This was simply another case of resistance to change and a short-term perspective, by the Bistro's owner. Of course, Tesla, Tesla Owner, and Tesla fanatics are no strangers to this.

The coffee, food offerings and pricing at the Bistro are all good. It's just her perspective the needs work or may be a member or members on here are interested in buying her out... just saying. Bistro's owner had stated she wanted to sell her business... could be a Super opportunity!

I hope the Bristro's owner turns a new leaf but I for one won't be hold my breath.

Charge On!!! Resistance is Futile!!!
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***Update***

Business was posted for sale yesterday who’s looking to buy?

Established Cafe & Grocery in Prime Location!

Haha... A song from wizard of OZ started playing in my head... something about a witch... and a line from the movie “My Best Friends Girl” Dah Dahdah Big “See You Next Tuesday”

 

[Kuhz]

And not a peep about the supercharger

 

[Resolute Soul]

And not a peep about the supercharger

Yeah, she's not very business savvy..

 

[Big Earl]

What a perfect little café and Supercharger rest stop. It’s amazing that she didn’t mention the guaranteed captive audience in her sale ad. I wonder how much the rent is.

 

[laceyblackman]

***Update***

Business was posted for sale yesterday who’s looking to buy?

Established Cafe & Grocery in Prime Location!

Haha... A song from wizard of OZ started playing in my head... something about a witch... and a line from the movie “My Best Friends Girl” Dah Dahdah Big “See You Next Tuesday”

Ive submitted an offer to purchase this bistro <3 Id love your vision on improvements that can be made.

 

[Kuhz]

Ive submitted an offer to purchase this bistro <3 Id love your vision on improvements that can be made.

Hang a huge Tesla owners welcome banner

I have seen other places near superchargers offer a discount when an owner shows a Tesla key.

Good luck!

 

[laceyblackman]

Hang a huge Tesla owners welcome banner

I have seen other places near superchargers offer a discount when an owner shows a Tesla key.

Good luck!

I have some pretty cool ideas! I hope you will all join me once its complete. Offer has been accepted, Im just waiting on a few more things

 

[MyJoule]

Copy some of the features of Kettleman City's supercharger- It's run by Tesla, but if you did some of the things at that site, Tesla owners would be all over it. Of course you can't just service Tesla owners, so you can't copy it entirely, but basically, they have a Lounge with seating and a nice coffee bar at Kettleman City ( they also sell Tesla merchandise there, but that's another story) With the number of chargers you have right next to you and the amount of Teslas in the region, you will have plenty of traffic that will come calling Good luck with your purchase

 

[laceyblackman]

Copy some of the features of Kettleman City's supercharger- It's run by Tesla, but if you did some of the things at that site, Tesla owners would be all over it. Of course you can't just service Tesla owners, so you can't copy it entirely, but basically, they have a Lounge with seating and a nice coffee bar at Kettleman City ( they also sell Tesla merchandise there, but that's another story) With the number of chargers you have right next to you and the amount of Teslas in the region, you will have plenty of traffic that will come calling Good luck with your purchase

Iv actually thought about the lounge idea. Great suggestion, Thank you.

 

[im.thatoneguy]

Biggest improvement I can think of (and I'm not sure it's possible) is restroom access and coffee (keurig and a tip jar even) after hours.

 

[laceyblackman]

Biggest improvement I can think of (and I'm not sure it's possible) is restroom access and coffee (keurig and a tip jar even) after hours.

Ive thought about this! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[PLUS EV]

Ive submitted an offer to purchase this bistro <3 Id love your vision on improvements that can be made.

Interacting with Tesla owners here and letting us know the location will be under different ownership is a good start

There has also been discussion of this supercharger on the Pacific Northwest Tesla Facebook page. You could also try joining that group (you will need admin approval) and posting there. Good luck!

Northwest Tesla Owners

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Better late than never ...

Cle Elum, WA

Along Primary Interstates: I-90
Along US Numbered Highways (<=5mi): None
Along Auxiliary Interstates: None

I-90
From: Seattle, WA - 84.8 miles
To: Ellensburg, WA - 24.8 miles
Diversion: 1.5 miles
To: Ritzville, WA - 136.1 miles
To: Coeur d'Alene, ID - 226.4 miles

To: Kennewick, WA (I-90, WA-243, WA-240) - 130.3 miles
To: Pendleton, OR (I-90, I-82, I-84) - 206 miles

Density and choice on I-90.

 

[RobertSeattle]

Better late than never ...

Cle Elum, WA

Along Primary Interstates: I-90
Along US Numbered Highways (<=5mi): None
Along Auxiliary Interstates: None

I-90
From: Seattle, WA - 84.8 miles
To: Ellensburg, WA - 24.8 miles
Diversion: 1.5 miles
To: Ritzville, WA - 136.1 miles
To: Coeur d'Alene, ID - 226.4 miles

To: Kennewick, WA (I-90, WA-243, WA-240) - 130.3 miles
To: Pendleton, OR (I-90, I-82, I-84) - 206 miles

Density and choice on I-90.

I don't think the diversion is 1.5 miles. More like .5 or so. The address causes some mapping programs to go a strange useless route there.

 

[ralph142]

I don't think the diversion is 1.5 miles. More like .5 or so. The address causes some mapping programs to go a strange useless route there.

yep, at best .5, its directly across the feeder road from where the overpass exit meets. all my nav systems show the route as wonky tho.

 

[im.thatoneguy]

Google maps says 0.8 miles each way to the correct location.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

I don't think the diversion is 1.5 miles. More like .5 or so. The address causes some mapping programs to go a strange useless route there.

Yes, I map on Supercharge.info and that uses mapping software that sometimes does some weird things and tends to be off a bit.

 

[im.thatoneguy]

I also submitted a fix to Google Maps and Open Street Maps to correctly place/route.