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MEMORANDUM To: Saint Anthony Village Planning Commission From: Stephen Grittman, City Planner Date: July 15, 2025 GC Project No. 140.00 Property Location: NA Request: Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations BACKGROUND The Planning Commission considered regulations related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at a public hearing in June, 2025. The Commission engaged in a wide-ranging discussion of various aspects of EV adoption and charging requirements. The discussion included industry issues, market issues, and State regulatory interests. Ultimately, the Planning Commission voted to table action on the ordinance, pending further consideration and background. The ordinance developed by staff was based largely on ordinances adopted by New Brighton and Roseville. This draft was created at the direction of the City Council, which they had discussed at an earlier work session, with comment also provided by the Parks and Environmental Commission. The draft ordinance is again before the Planning Commission. It is noted that the State's action is to adopt a series of regulatory requirements for EV charging with the next version of the State Model Building Code. That code is due in 2030. While there are myriad other issues that will bear on future requirements, the City Council has focused on a first -step approach to EV charging requirements in support of its sustainability goals. It is expected that over time, these other topics (industry changes, market dynamics, State regulations, etc.) will require an evolution of the City's ordinance standards. Rather than attempt to forecast these future inputs and create an ordinance that accounts for them, the proposed ordinance instead looks to coordinate Saint Anthony's code with our nearest neighbors, understanding that these future inputs will guide changes in the local approach. CONCLUSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION In summary, staff has resubmitted the ordinance for Planning Commission consideration, with the central question being whether the Commission recommends this as a reasonable first step, or not. It is further noted that under general zoning law, the City has up to 120 days to consider and finalize its action on a zoning request. As such, the common expectation is that the Planning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council within 60 days, to ensure that the Council will have adequate time to deliberate on the proposal. As such, staff would note that the Commission should provide its recommendation at its July 15 meeting. ATTACHMENTS • Draft Ordinance