Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Pertaining to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements (Bylaw No. 4905,2018)

Transcription

1 CoQuitlam For Council September 10, 2018, Our file: / RZ/l Doc#: VI To: From; Subject: For: City Manager Director Development Services Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Pertaining to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements (Bylaw No. 4905,2018) Council Recommendation: That Council: 1. Give first reading to City ofcoquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4905, 2018] and 2. Refer Bylaw No. 4905, 2018 to Public Hearing. Report Purpose: This report presents for Council's consideration proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendments to establish a requirement for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new multi-family developments, excluding two-family, triplex and quadruplex developments, where the required number of parking spaces is less than the number of dwelling units, and add two new definitions for EV energy management system and EV supply equipment to provide clarity on these terms. Strategic Goal: This report supports the City's strategic goal of 'Increasing Active Participation and Creativity' by advancing transportation infrastructure to support a healthy environment and 'Enhancing Sustainability of City Services and Infrastructure' by conserving resources and energy to create an energy-efficient community. Background: On July 30, 2018, Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4897, 2018, which requires apartment, townhouse and street-oriented village home residential uses to provide one residential parking space per dwelling unit with an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 charging or higher. Under the Off-Street Parking and Loading requirements of the Zoning Bylaw, there may be cases where the minimum number of parking spaces required is less than the number of dwelling units, specifically for purpose-built rental units within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas. In order to address this situation, staff have prepared a proposed bylaw amendment for Council's consideration. Discussion/Analysis: Off-street parking requirements for purpose-built rental and non-market and below market rental units within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas are less than one space per dwelling unit as shown in Table 1.

2 Page 2 September 10, 2018 Discussion/Analysis: cont'd/ Table 1. Off-Street Parking Requirements for Rental Units within Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station Areas Use Purpose-built rental (except for dwelling units in non-market housing development and below-market rental units) and expansion of existing rental buildings located within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas Dwelling units in non-market housing developments and below-market rental units located within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas Required Off-Street Parking Spaces 0.86 spaces per dwelling unit Plus 0.50 spaces per dwelling unit that contains a lock-off unit Plus 0.20 spaces per dwelling unit designated for visitors 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit Plus 0.50 spaces per dwelling unit that contains a lock-off unit Plus 0.20 spaces per dwelling unit designated for visitors Where the number of parking spaces is less than the number of dwelling units, staff recommend that 100% of required residential parking spaces be equipped with an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 charging or higher. This recommendation is based on the following rationale: As the number of parking spaces is less than the number of dwelling units, the infrastructure required is less than if the applicant were to meet the requirement of one space per dwelling unit; and Based on 2016 census data from Statistics Canada, 24% of Coquitlam households rent Renters do not have the ability to add EV charging infrastructure without the unit owner's permission and would be unlikely to pay to do so without being assured that they (the tenant) will see a return on their investment The proposed regulation would ensure that purpose-built rental within Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas provides for EV charging opportunities for all tenants. This report does not recommend a specific EV charging requirement for nonmarket housing / below-market rental units. However, affordability does provide a criterion upon which Council could consider a variance to the requirements outlined in this report. Staff will work with applicants to determine an EV charging infrastructure provision that balances sustainability with affordability for these types of units. File#: / RZ/l Doc#: vl

3 Page 3 September 10, 2018 Discussion/Analysis: cont'd/ Other Proposed Amendments Two new definitions for electric vehicle energy management system and electric vehicle supply equipment are proposed with this Zoning Bylaw amendment (Attachment l). These definitions are to provide clarity on what an electric vehicle energy management system is and what electric vehicle supply equipment means. In addition, visitor parking is explicitly excluded from the EV charging requirements. Applicants can still provide energized outlets for visitor parking if they desire, but such energized outlets will not count towards meeting the EV charging infrastructure requirements for parking spaces designated for residents. Staff have also finalized the content of the supplementary guide on EV Infrastructure Requirements. Revisions include the technical review by the Consultant. The guide is included as Attachment 2 for information. Bylaw No. 4905, 2018: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4905,2018 is included as Attachment 1. Adoption of this Bylaw will: Add definitions for "Electric Vehicle Energy Management System" and "Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment"; Require that 100% of residential parking spaces be equipped with an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 charging or higher where the minimum number of parking spaces required pursuant to Section 706 of the Zoning Bylaw is less than the number of dwelling units; and Explicitly exclude visitor parking spaces equipped with energized outlets from the EV charging infrastructure requirements for residents. Financial Implications: There are no immediate corporate financial impacts associated with this report. Conclusion: EV charging infrastructure in multi-family developments will facilitate EV uptake and support reductions in community GHG emissions. Staff are proposing amendments to address developments that have a lesser number of parking spaces h^n dwelling units. The proposed amendments seek to balance the cost of prov dine the infrastructure with the need to ensure there are no significant In to access EV charging infrastructure as the demand for EVs increase. File#: / RZ/l Doc#; vl

4 Page 4 September 10, 2018 Attachments: 1. Bylaw No. 4905, 2018 (Doc # ) 2. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements Guide (Doc # ) This report was prepared by Natasha Lock, Development Planner, and reviewed by Doug Vance, Manager Building Inspections. File#: / RZ/l Doc#: vl

5 ATTACHMENT 1 Coouitlam ^ CityofCoquitlam BYLAW BYLAW NO. 4905, 2018 A Bylaw to amend the "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996" WHEREAS certain changes are necessary for the clarification and effective and efficient operation of Bylaw No. 3000,1996, in accordance with the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C., 2015, c. 1; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the CityofCoquitlam in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Name of Bylaw This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4905, 2018". 2. Amendment to City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996 City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996 is amended as follows: 2.1 PART 2 INTERPRETATION Section 201 Definitions is amended by adding the following definitions: ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM means a system that controls the process of connecting, disconnecting, increasing and reducing electric power to electric vehicle supply equipment loads, and which system may be comprised of one or more monitors, communications equipment, controllers, timers and other applicable devices. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT means a complete assembly consisting of conductors, connectors, devices, apparatus, and fittings installed specifically for the purpose of power transfer and information exchange between a branch electric circuit and an electric vehicle. 2.2 PART 7 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING is amended by deleting Section 714 and replacing it with the following: 714 Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure This Section sets out the minimum number of parking spaces required pursuant to this Part that must also be equipped each with an energized outlet for an electric vehicle. Each energized outlet required under this Section 714 must provide level 2 charging or higher. File #: / RZ/1 Doc #: 30587l8.vl

6 ATTACHMENT 1 CoQuitlam City of Coquitlam BYLAW Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented, the Director of Development Services may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging. TYPE OF BUILDING OR USE (a) Apartment, Townhouse, Street-Oriented Village Home Residential The lesser of: (i) the number of dwelling units; and (ii) 100% of the number of spaces required pursuant to this Part, excluding parking spaces designated for visitors Additional Requirement: Any energized outlets required under this Section 714 must be provided in parking spaces designated for residents, not visitors 3. Severability If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is, for any reason, held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it will be deemed to be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw will remain valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms. READ A FIRST TIME this day of,201x. CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARING this day of,20lx. READ A SECOND TIME this day of,201x. READ A THIRD TIME this day of,201x. READ A FOURTH AND FINAL TIME and the Seal of the Corporation affixed this day of, 201X. MAYOR CLERK File #: / RZ/1 Doc #: 30587l8.vl

7 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements Guide ATTACHMENT 2 Purpose: This handout provides information on meeting electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements. For apartment, townhouse and street-oriented village home residential uses, a minimum of l parking space per dwelling unit shall be equipped with an energized outlet for an EV capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher. Where the required number of parking spaces is less than the number of dwelling units, 100% of residential parking spaces shall be equipped with an energized outlet for an EV capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher. These requirements can be found in Section 714 of the Zoning Bylaw. Energized Outlets: The requirements specify that parking spaces feature an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging. An energized outlet is defined as a connected point in an electrical wiring installation at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment. An energized outlet can take the form of an outlet box with a cover or an electric receptacle. Level 2 charging means a Level 2 electric vehicle charging level as defined by SAE standard J1772 (0CT2017). Outlet box with cover Electrical receptacle SAE J Electric Vehicle Connector Meeting the Requirements: Dedicated Circuits or EV Energy Management Systems may be used to meet the requirements. 1. Dedicated Circuits A dedicated circuit means an electrical circuit intended to power only one energized outlet. 2. EV Energy Management Systems EV energy management systems are defined as a system that controls the process of connecting, disconnecting, increasing and reducing electric power to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) loads, and which system may be comprised of one or more monitors, communications equipment, controllers, timers and other applicable devices. File#: / RZ/l Doc#: 30258l8.vl

8 ATTACHMENT 2 EVSE means a complete assembly consisting of conductors, connectors, devices, apparatus, and fittings installed specifically for the purpose of power transfer and information exchange between a branch electric circuit and an EV. Energy management systems are computer-aided tools that provide for charging station or EVSE control. These technologies allow multiple charging stations to share the current from one circuit, without exceeding the capacity of the circuit This differs from connecting a charging station to a single dedicated circuit. Section 714 of the Zoning Bylaw states that where an EV energy management system is implemented, the Director of Development Services may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of EV charging; the following table establishes the minimum circuit ratings for EV charging infrastructure with energy management to ensure adequate overnight charging in multi-family developments. Performance standards are provided in terms of the number of EVSE per circuit for various circuit ratings to ensure clarity of requirements to avoid misinterpretations and eliminate the necessity for designers to perform complex calculations. Performance standards are based on ensuring EVs are fully charged 90% of the time from overnight charging, and sufficiently charged for the subsequent day driving, greater than 99% of the time. Number of EVSE per Circuit Minimum Circuit Breaker Rating (Amps) The performance standard table above indicates the maximum number of EVSE that may be connected to the same circuit, for various circuit ratings. Where the feeder ampacity exceeds the rating of the equipment (e.g. 40A EVSE connected to a looa feeder), a local circuit breaker is required to provide overcurrent protection. Where an EV energy management system is implemented, communications technology necessary for the function of an EV energy management system, such as cellular, wireless, or cabled infrastructure, must be provided. File#: / RZ/l Doc#: 30258l8.vl

9 Energized Outlet Labels for EV Charging All energized outlets must be labeled for their intended use for EV charging. ATTACHMENT 2 BC Hydro Metering The EV load should be metered separately from the common house or 3uilding load. Energized outlets may be connected to a single BC Hydro meter that is separate from other meters. Alternatively, energized outlets may be connected to a dedicated BC Hydro meter socket for each outlet. Future Retrofitting The EV infrastructure shall be designed such that it is scalable for future retrofitting to provide for energized outlets in 100% of resident parking spaces. To meet this design standard, all infrastructure needed in the electrical room shall be provided, but the implementation will be such that one space per dwelling unit features an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher. To ensure all design standards are met, the parking plan or related plan submitted with the Development Permit shall show the location of all energized outlets and include the following notes: All energized outlets shall be labeled for their intended use for electric vehicle charging; How the electric vehicle load will be metered and confirmation that the apportioning of energy costs to persons when charging stations are installed is available; Confirmation from an electrical engineer that the EV infrastructure is designed such that it is scalable for future retrofitting to provide for energized outlets in 100% of resident parking spaces; and Where an EV energy management system has been implemented: o Confirmation from an electrical engineer that the performance standard will be met; and o Confirmation from an electrical engineer that communications technology necessary for the function of the energy management system has been provided. In addition, a letter signed and sealed by an electrical engineer shall be submitted with the Building Permit application confirming that the design of the EV charging infrastructure meets Zoning Bylaw requirements and the design standards outlined above. Once construction is complete, a letter signed and sealed by an electrical engineer shall be provided confirming that the EV charging infrastructure was installed and meets Zoning Bylaw requirements and the design standards outlined above. Management of EV Charging: Following are guidelines for the management of the EV charging infrastructure that must be established by the developer: Clear delineation of the party responsible for paying for the charging station and its installation and the permission procedures to do so; Charging station ownership; File #: / RZ/l Doc#: 30258l8.vl

10 ATTACHMENT 2 A means to reconcile common parking area only electricity costs to individual drivers that is consistent with the Utilities Commission Act of BC; Billing rules; and In cases where an EV energy management system is implemented, charging stations that are compatible with the EV energy management system will be installed and the EV energy management system is installed, managed and maintained. Outlets and the panels are appropriately labelled to avoid conflicting use, as per the electrical code. For strata developments, the above items must be addressed in the strata bylaws. File#: / RZ/l Doc#: 30258l8.vl