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The Planning & Zoning Board for The Villages of Estero will conduct public hearings at 5:30 pm on December 11th for a Tesla store to be located at Coconut Point Mall, 23101 Fashion Drive Suite #13, Village of Estero, FL.
According to public records the proposed Tesla store will be 3,871 square feet and will be located in the former Grape Base location. Up to 3 Tesla models will be displayed within the store space. Approximately 7 parking spaces and charging stations will be located across from the southerly corner of the Tesla store space. Each on-site vehicle can be test driven and selected from the designated parking areas. There are approximately 9 overflow parking spaces for the Tesla tenant space. These spaces are located in the rear parking area. The proposed hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 11 pm.
The planning staff has recommended approval of this request with the following conditions:
- The Tesla showroom is limited to three vehicles; the parking area is limited to a total of 20 automobiles.
- The use is limited to one showroom, east of Via Villagio only.
- No incidental servicing, repairs or stocking of parts is permitted in the tenant space.
- Hours of operation shall not exceed Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Below is the location of the proposed store, parking and charging locations:
Update as of December 11, 2018:
The planning board unanimously approved the application for the Tesla store with the limitations recommended by planning staff.
Update as of January 16, 2019.
The Tesla Store at Coconut Point Mall is now open