# South Half Tesla Supercharger Site — Assessment & Application Packet **Property:** 3225–3233 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065 (south half) **Parcel:** 0920013119 (Jefferson Parish) — assessor lists physical address as 3223 Williams Blvd (lowest unit number); marketing range is 3225–3233 **Owners:** Dr. Cheng-Chi Lin & Tina Lee-Ching Lin (fee simple since May 1, 1977) **Target:** Tesla Traditional Host Program — Tesla designs, funds, owns, operates; owner provides long-term ground lease on a dedicated south-pad area **Date:** 2026-05-16 **Status:** Working draft. Submission packet in preparation; verification items underway (LADOTD AADT, Entergy capacity, Kenner zoning, parcel exhibit). --- ## Executive Summary 3225–3233 Williams Blvd is a 1.29-acre commercial parcel on Kenner's primary north-south arterial (LA-49 / Williams Blvd), 0.4 mi from I-10 Exit 223 and approximately 5 mi from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). The south portion of the parcel — a separate ~10–12k SF single-story commercial building (Sake Sushi, La Chilanga, chiropractor, and adjacent vacant bays) — is a credible candidate for a dedicated V4 Supercharger pad. **Site thesis:** The site serves the Kenner / MSY / I-10 west approach. It does **not** duplicate the existing Metairie cluster; it fills the Kenner-side gap before drivers enter the denser eastern Metairie / New Orleans CBD corridor. **Proposed allocation:** 8 V4 posts initial, expandable to 16 if utility capacity and civil layout support it. **What is in place:** clear fee-simple ownership; assessor record pulled (parcel 0920013119); engineering inquiries out for slab/demo assessment; warm regional contact at Tesla (Hamid Zaim El Alaoui, intro via Kasha/Kevin). **What is pending before submission:** preliminary Entergy capacity letter; LADOTD AADT exhibit for the Williams Blvd segment; Kenner zoning confirmation (EV charging as-of-right or via site plan); Jefferson Parish parcel/GIS exhibit; current site photos; FEMA flood zone confirmation; concept layout sketch. --- ## 1. Site Physical Characteristics (South Half) - **Parcel:** 1.29 acres (~56,250 SF); Lots 5–14 & 35–44, Square 222, Briarwood subdivision (per assessor). - **South-building footprint:** separate ~10–12k SF single-story commercial structure on the south portion of the parcel. North building (retail strip) is retained. - **Site geometry:** open / paved area approximately 100–150 ft wide × 150+ ft deep on the south pad, supporting linear or angled stalls plus V4 cabinet, queuing, and circulation. Direct curb-cut access from Williams Blvd. - **Condition:** Much of the south interior is gutted / vacant. Post-Ida roof repairs were completed (insurance payout ~$235k documented). Slab condition is under independent review (engineering inquiries sent to Eustis Engineering, Gurtler Bros, Julien Engineering — visual + GPR + core sample scope). - **Frontage:** multi-lane arterial (Williams Blvd / LA-49). High visibility. Existing pole lighting (LED upgrade straightforward). - **24/7 vehicle access:** owner is prepared to grant 24/7 access for the dedicated charging area. > **Verification items:** confirmed total parcel size and lot count come from the Jefferson Parish Assessor record (parcel 0920013119). Stall count, cabinet placement, and exact lease area depend on a civil concept plan that Tesla typically prepares post-acceptance. --- ## 2. Location, Traffic & Demand - **Address:** 3225–3233 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065 (assessor address: 3223). Coords: 30.014697, −90.239938. - **Corridor:** Williams Boulevard (LA-49) — Kenner's primary north-south commercial arterial. - **I-10:** 0.4 mi south at Exit 223. - **MSY:** approximately 5 mi south via I-10. MSY is at 1 Terminal Drive, Kenner; the airport reported approximately 996,641 total passengers in February 2026 and approximately 1.83M passengers year-to-date through February 2026. - **AADT:** LADOTD Traffic Monitoring Unit exhibit pending. Public LADOTD data on Williams Blvd segments in Kenner has historically run in the 25,000–48,000 AADT range depending on segment. Final figure for the 3200 block will be attached when received. - **Demand drivers within ~5 mi:** - MSY airport rental and rideshare traffic (Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Turo activity — rental-fleet electrification trend continues). - Treasure Chest Casino (Williams Blvd / Lakefront). - Laketown Amphitheater (under construction — future entertainment anchor; opening targeted late 2027 per public reporting). - Pontchartrain Convention Civic Center; Coconut Beach Sports Complex. - Dense Kenner residential (70065 population approximately 63,830; median HH income approximately $64,020). ### Competition — honest framing Existing Tesla Supercharger sites in the broader metro: | Site | Posts | Notes | |---|---|---| | Metairie — 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd (Winn-Dixie) | 24 | V3, up to 250 kW, 24/7 | | Metairie — 3711 Power Blvd (Rouses Market) | 8 | Up to 325 kW, 24/7 | Both existing sites are in **Metairie, east of the New Orleans CBD approach**. Kenner / MSY / west I-10 traffic currently has no nearby Supercharger. The pitch is **west-side coverage of the I-10 corridor and MSY-adjacent demand** — not a claim that "nothing exists for seven miles east." --- ## 3. Stall Count & Site Architecture - **Proposed allocation:** 8 V4 posts initial, expandable to 16 if utility capacity and civil layout support it. - **Rationale:** Tesla's host-application intake asks how many stalls a site can allocate in blocks (8 / 16 / 24 / 50+ / 100+). A clean "8 initial / 16 expandable" answer fits the intake and Tesla's V4 hardware (a V4 cabinet can supply up to ~1,200 kW total across 8 posts, with cable runs up to ~100 m from cabinet to post). - **Pull-through and trailer-capable stalls:** the south pad geometry may support 2–4 pull-through / trailer-capable stalls. This is contingent on the final civil layout. Trailer-capable stalls are still underprovided across the network and would be a differentiator if civil layout allows. - **ADA / accessibility design intent:** concept layout will include at least two EV charging spaces with accessible mobility features per the U.S. Access Board EV charging guidance (11 ft × 20 ft charging space + 5 ft access aisle, slopes not exceeding 1:48 at the accessible charging area, accessible route to amenities, reachable charger controls, bollards placed outside access aisles). Pull-through accessible widths sized to at least 16 ft where layout permits. --- ## 4. Electrical & Utility - **Provider:** Entergy Louisiana. - **Existing service:** commercial meter on site (meter number to be pulled from the most recent bill). - **Request to Entergy (sent / pending):** preliminary service feasibility assessment covering — available 3-phase capacity, feasibility for an initial 8-post DC fast charging installation, expansion path to 16 posts, transformer and switchgear placement, line-extension or feeder work, metering location, easements, expected lead time, and flood/elevation requirements for electrical equipment. - **Cost responsibility:** under the Traditional Host structure, Tesla typically funds Supercharger-specific service upgrades. Owner is prepared to coordinate with Entergy and to provide easements as reasonable. The Entergy feasibility letter is the single most important pre-submission attachment. A great corridor location with unworkable utility lead time becomes a weak Tesla site quickly. --- ## 5. Flood / Drainage Kenner sits in a flood-prone basin and Jefferson Parish properties commonly fall within mapped FEMA flood zones. Preliminary review suggests the parcel may sit within Flood Zone AE; this must be confirmed against the current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and the Jefferson Parish floodplain administrator's records. **Items to address in the concept package:** - FEMA flood zone designation (current effective FIRM). - Base flood elevation, if applicable, vs. site elevation. - Drainage path across the south pad. - Electrical equipment elevation (transformer and switchgear pads above BFE where required). - Whether demolition of the existing south building changes the impervious-area calculation and triggers detention / drainage approval. - Bollard, cabinet, and transformer pad placement relative to stormwater flow. These are surfaced in the packet — not hidden — so Tesla's review team sees them resolved or scoped, not discovered. --- ## 6. Zoning, Permitting & Incentives - **Zoning:** Kenner C-2 Commercial — EV charging stations are generally permitted in commercial corridors. Zoning confirmation has been requested from Kenner Planning (planning@kenner.la.us). - **Williams Blvd corridor signage / façade program (CDBG-DR):** the Kenner Laketown Improvement District signage/façade grant program is active for the Williams Blvd corridor. Program materials describe grants up to $20,000 with up to $50,000 for multi-tenant properties with three or more tenants. The initial 100% reimbursement round ran through December 31, 2025; subsequent rounds operate at reduced reimbursement levels while funds remain. Final eligibility, current round, and award amount are subject to verification with Kenner Community Development (CDPrograms@kenner.la.us). - **LA Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA):** potential 5–10 year property-tax freeze on improvements (verify district status with JEDCO, 504-875-3920). - **Federal §30C (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit):** eligibility requires placement in service within the current applicable period and a low-income or non-urban census tract designation. Credit value for businesses is 6% (up to $100,000 per item) or 30% with prevailing-wage and apprenticeship compliance. Given typical Tesla new-site timelines and the current statutory window, §30C should be verified by Tesla / tax counsel and is not treated as a primary driver of this packet. --- ## 7. Amenities (Driver Dwell, ~30–45 Min Charging Session) | Amenity | Distance | Hours | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Restrooms | on-site (north building, to be tenanted) and adjacent retail | host-controlled when north building is tenanted; adjacent options 24/7 in places | owner can structure restroom access as part of lease or via north-building tenant arrangement | | QSR / food | Raising Cane's, IHOP, multiple QSRs within walking distance on Williams Blvd | mostly 6am–11pm; some 24-hr | walkable from the proposed pad | | Convenience / coffee | Shell convenience store, nearby coffee | 24/7 (Shell), QSR coffee 5am–10pm typical | walkable | | Hotel | Holiday Inn Express and other hotels within 0.5–1.0 mi | 24/7 front desk | walkable / short drive | | Security lighting | existing pole lighting on site; LED upgrade planned | 24/7 | owner-controlled | | Wi-Fi | not currently on-site; can be added | — | low cost to add at install | This matrix is the version Tesla cares about — concrete and walkable, not a brand list. --- ## 8. Site Control & Ownership - **Owners:** Dr. Cheng-Chi Lin and Tina Lee-Ching Lin, fee simple. Acquired 1977. - **Mailing address on assessor record:** Tina Lee-Ching Lin, 56 Verde Street, Kenner LA 70065. - **Parcel:** 0920013119. - **Legal description:** Lots 5–14 & 35–44, Square 222, Briarwood Subdivision. - **Assessor 2025 valuation:** market value $2,213,166.66 (land $1,531,500 + building $681,666.66); assessed value $255,400. - **Mortgage status:** no known mortgage encumbrance. - **Signing entity:** the lease signature entity will be confirmed before any binding document (either the personal owners directly or an LLC formed for the south-pad ground lease). - **South-pad burden:** the south pad can be carved out for a long-term ground lease, easement, or license to Tesla without affecting the retained north building. > An official Jefferson Parish GIS / parcel exhibit will be included with the submission package. Note that some third-party real-estate aggregators show inconsistent parcel data for 3223 / 3225 / 3233 Williams; the Jefferson Parish Assessor record (parcel 0920013119) is the authoritative source and is reflected in the standalone `ASSESSOR-RECORD-2026-05-14.md` exhibit. --- ## 9. Commercial Structure (Indicative Only) The economic terms of a Tesla ground lease come from Tesla's offer at the site-survey stage. Owner is prepared to discuss any of: - a long-term ground lease on the dedicated south pad (Tesla designs, funds, owns, operates), - an easement / license structure of similar duration, - a hybrid arrangement if Tesla prefers. Public comparables for Path A host sites suggest a broad range — small single-pad sites at the low end, larger lounge-format sites at the high end — but those ranges are illustrative, not committed, and they should not appear in any cover letter as a price expectation. The cover letter / form submission will say: > "Owner is prepared to discuss a long-term ground lease, easement, or license structure for the charging pad. Tesla-led design, build, and operation preferred. Economic terms negotiable." Halo retail uplift on the retained north building is a real but separate income stream; it is mentioned in the redevelopment study, not pitched to Tesla. --- ## 10. Submission Package (Target Contents) A short, dense package — 3–5 pages — beats a sprawling memo. 1. **Cover sheet / executive summary.** Address, coords, parcel exhibit reference, proposed 8 / 16 allocation, 24/7 access, owner contact, 1-line thesis ("Kenner / MSY / I-10 west approach — fills the western coverage gap before the Metairie cluster"). 2. **Site plan / concept layout.** South-pad boundary, proposed posts (8 initial, 16 expandable footprint preserved), V4 cabinet location, transformer / switchgear pad, accessible stall placements per US Access Board guidance, ingress / egress, queuing, pedestrian path to amenities, flood / drainage notes. 3. **Demand and amenities.** I-10 corridor map, MSY passenger volumes, LADOTD AADT exhibit, nearby hotels / restaurants / restrooms / convenience matrix, honest map of existing Metairie Supercharger locations and why Kenner-side coverage is additive. 4. **De-risking checklist.** Parcel ownership exhibit, zoning confirmation status, Entergy preliminary feasibility status, flood zone confirmation, ADA concept compliance language, demolition / slab assessment status, preferred lease structure language. Attachments to attach as a single PDF where possible. --- ## 11. Outreach — Warm Email to Hamid Hamid Zaim El Alaoui (hzaim@tesla.com), introduced via Kasha through Kevin. Short, factual, ends with a clear ask: ``` To: hzaim@tesla.com Subject: Kenner / MSY I-10 Supercharger host site — Williams Blvd Hi Hamid, Kasha suggested I reach out. Our family controls a commercial site at 3225–3233 Williams Blvd in Kenner (parcel 0920013119), 0.4 mi from I-10 Exit 223 and about 5 mi from MSY. The south portion of the property is a separate ~10–12k SF commercial building that we are prepared to dedicate to a Tesla charging pad, with Williams Blvd frontage, 24/7 access, nearby food / hotel / restroom amenities, and room for 8 V4 posts initial with the footprint preserved for expansion to 16. The site serves the Kenner / MSY / west-I-10 approach rather than duplicating the existing Metairie cluster (Veterans Memorial 24 V3 + Power Blvd / Rouses 8). We are preparing the utility feasibility ask to Entergy, the LADOTD AADT exhibit, the parcel / GIS exhibit, current photos, a flood / drainage note, and a concept layout now. Would you be willing to review a short site package, or point me to the right regional site-acquisition contact? Best, Austin Lin [mobile phone] austin@post.harvard.edu Property owner representative — Lin family ``` This replaces the longer template that previously appeared in this section; the longer version overclaimed. --- ## 12. Sequencing — Next 7–10 Days **This week (verification + exhibits):** 1. Pull Entergy meter # from latest bill; send the prepared feasibility request (`reviews/inquiries/Entergy-Capacity-Inquiry.md`). 2. Send LADOTD AADT request (`reviews/inquiries/LADOTD-AADT-Inquiry.md`) and / or pull from the LADOTD TCDS viewer. 3. Send Kenner zoning confirmation request (`reviews/inquiries/Kenner-Planning-Zoning-Inquiry.md`); ask explicitly about EV charging permitting and the current CDBG-DR signage/façade program round. 4. Pull the Jefferson Parish GIS parcel exhibit (jpassessor.net; backup 504-362-4100). 5. Confirm FEMA flood zone for parcel 0920013119 against the current effective FIRM. 6. Take current high-resolution photos of the south half (frontage, curb cuts, gutted bays, open paved area, slab condition). **Once exhibits land:** 7. Submit the public Tesla host form with the corrected allocation ("8 initial, 16 expandable") and the corrected demand framing. 8. Send the short warm email to Hamid the same day; attach the assembled PDF. 9. Polite follow-up at 48–72 hours. **Pre-lease:** 10. Confirm signing entity (personal owners vs. LLC). 11. Confirm easement / drainage / utility lead time with Entergy and the parish. 12. Slab / demolition cost letter from the engineering firm(s) we are already in contact with. --- ## 13. Risks Worth Naming - **Tesla timing.** Site-acceptance to construction is often 12–24 months. Warm intro shortens triage, not construction. - **Utility lead time.** Service upgrades for DC fast charging sites can run into multi-month feeder / transformer work. Entergy preliminary feasibility letter is the gating exhibit. - **Flood / drainage scope.** If demolition triggers a detention or impervious-surface review, schedule and cost grow. Flagging this in the packet beats Tesla discovering it. - **Parcel / address inconsistencies.** Third-party real-estate aggregators list mismatched parcel IDs for 3223 / 3225 / 3233. The assessor record (parcel 0920013119) is authoritative; the GIS exhibit included with the submission is the cure. - **Stall count overpromise.** "8 initial, 16 expandable" should not be stated as committed until civil layout and Entergy capacity confirm. The packet language preserves that distinction. --- ## 14. Companion Documents - `TESLA-HOST-APPLICATION-DRAFT.md` — field-by-field paste for the public host form. - `REDEVELOPMENT-STUDY-2026-05-13.md` — broader market context and the demo-vs-rehab alternatives if Tesla declines. - `ASSESSOR-RECORD-2026-05-14.md` — authoritative parcel / ownership / valuation exhibit. - `reviews/inquiries/` — three ready-to-send inquiries to Entergy, Kenner Planning, and LADOTD. - `reviews/gpt-pro.md`, `reviews/grok-expert.md`, `reviews/grok-heavy.md` — external reviews that drove the 2026-05-16 packet revision (this file). --- **Bottom line.** This is a credible Tesla host site. The location story holds up: Kenner / MSY / I-10 west approach, dedicated south pad, walkable amenities, prepared owner. The work between now and submission is exhibits, not pitch — confirm utility capacity, confirm zoning, confirm flood zone, attach the LADOTD AADT, attach the parcel exhibit, take current photos. Then the warm email to Hamid and the public form go out together with the assembled PDF.