Tesla secures green light for new Flower Mound hub

Flower Mound, Texas - The Flower Mound Town Council has given the green light to Tesla's plan for a new dealership and service center, signaling the electric vehicle manufacturer's debut in Denton County, Dallas Metro News reported. As part of the unanimously approved plan, Tesla will construct a 51,391-square-foot, single-story facility on a previously undeveloped 5.33-acre parcel of land, located at 1805 Justin Road.

During the council's meeting on August 7, Tesla's design manager, Dhwani Dave, discussed the strategic significance of the new center for Tesla's presence in Texas.

“Expanding and having this new center in Flower Mound is going to be vital to our presence in the state of Texas,” Tesla design manager Dhwani Dave told the council members. “Our goal is to increase Tesla ownership in the surrounding areas — rely on existing customer base convenience and reliable access to our brand services — and contribute to the city’s highest standards for quality, lifestyle and sustainability.”

Tesla's official communication to the council, detailed in the meeting's agenda packet, outlines the range of services the proposed location will provide. Specifically designed for Tesla vehicles, the site will offer standard services and repairs six days a week, including routine software updates, tire replacement and balancing, and bolt replacements.

“So, any customer who is bringing their car for a service appointment would be in and out of the site within an hour,” Dave said.

Before the Flower Mound Town Council's decisive vote, the Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission met in July to discuss Tesla's proposed building plans. The commission subsequently recommended approval for the building while also addressing the exceptions Tesla requested.

Speaking to the council, Lexin Murphy, the town’s Director of Development Services, explained Tesla's specific requests. The company asked for two exceptions concerning underground utilities and architectural standards. In response, the council approved Tesla's proposal for a uniquely gray building adorned with a red accent color.

Murphy also highlighted access limitations to the dealership site, noting that there would be a one-way entrance through Justin Road due to the strategic positioning of the dealership behind other businesses.

During the discussion, council members inquired about potential job opportunities resulting from the dealership's approval. Dave confirmed that the establishment would likely create between 50 to 70 new jobs in the area.

The topic of charging stations was brought up, and Dave clarified that the facility would exclusively offer charging stations for Tesla vehicles.

During the public hearing, Roger Newman, a Flower Mound resident, was the only individual to voice his opinion. As a proud Tesla owner for about three years, Newman expressed his support for the establishment of the Tesla dealership and shared his positive view on the matter.

“I currently have to go over to the Tesla service center in Plano,” Newman told the council.

Credit: Dallas Metro News, Dallas News, Flower Mound Town Council