5/25/2016 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MAY 25, 2016 MINUTES He said that the space in building 8 is governed by that special permit. The current tenant (Tesla) is hoping to know what the zoning relief may or may not be in order to achieve the scope of use they would like to make of that space. Attorney Ford gave a brief description of Tesla who is the manufacturer of electric vehicles based in California. He said there are currently three locations in Massachusetts with full dealerships that sell, service and repair these vehicles. The closest location is Hingham, MA. Currently through cooperation with the Building Department, Tesla has been allowed to occupy the Building 8 space through the issuance of a Building Permit and is very specific that it's for "display only". What is going to be conducted under this permit is a gallery description where there will be a display of technology, to learn about electric vehicles through demonstrations using one complete car inside the space itself, and one chaise. No vehicles will be for sale or rent out of the space. If someone is interested in a purchase they will be directed to one of the other stores where permits were obtained for this. It was specifically noted on the building permit that the space is actually 1,501 sq. ft. for Tesla Motors. No orders, no rentals, long term leases or cars to be sold through this location. Tesla would like to be able to have two additional items. They would like to be able to actually assign someone to sell a Tesla at this location to make transactions. No one drives out with a Tesla. A transaction of an order is completed which are customer ordered, and the car is then delivered in many cases to their house. Tesla would like to have the option of the delivery to Mashpee Commons for someone to pick up. It would be for sale and long ten,n lease. They would like someone to be able to test drive the vehicle that is there. They would also like to have 3 or 4 charging stations/spaces at the Mashpee Commons and would not be exclusively for Tesla, but for anyone who has an electric car. These 3 or 4 spaces are over and above the special permit. The Board had a discussion about the specific conditions that would be listed under the special permit, if issued. Chairman Furbush would like to review the number of parking spaces. Mr. Goldstein would like to know how many parking spaces would be occupied, and where the designated spaces will be located. The specific concern is where the sale and/or leased cars will be parked. He said "he does not want to see five Tesla cars parked in front of Port Cargo." This will have to be written as a condition in the special permit. Chairman liurbush said he likes the idea of a gallery for sales, long term leasing and test drives, but wants to know more about Tesla's business expansion plans. Attorney Mike Ford said that in addition to zoning relief, the application requires a Class 1 License will be required under Chapter 140 Section 58 which requires approval from Board of Selectmen. Mr. John Renz stated that other Tesla locations are at the Natick Mall, Derby Street Shops in Hingham, and in Boston that have sales and leasing. The service center is at Legacy Place in Dedham, MA. rd