Hearing Examiner Decision Titus Ford EV Station, LU24-SH SDP-03
Donovan Baker received approval for a shoreline substantial development permit to install an L3 EV charger at the Titus Ford car dealership in Port Orchard. A virtual hearing held on May 13, 2025, confirmed no significant adverse impacts, with the project set to comply with cultural resource conditions requested by the Suquamish Tribe. The charger will be installed near the existing carwash, requiring trenching from an electrical panel to create a new 100A circuit. The project area is fully paved, ensuring no ecological detriment and maintaining the area's existing function. The Suquamish Tribe expressed concerns about potential cultural resources in the area, prompting the inclusion of an Inadvertent Discovery Plan in the project’s conditions.
No traffic impacts were anticipated, despite public comments raising concerns. This initiative supports the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure in the region. The approval aligns with broader sustainability goals and local economic development strategies.