Duvall City Council to consider battery storage moratorium, sensitive area rules this week
The past two weeks brought little in the way of formal decisions from Duvall boards. The Planning Commission cancelled its June 24 meeting, and the Civil Service Commission approved only its previous minutes on July 1. A busier stretch begins this week, headlined by a City Council meeting on July 7 that includes two public hearings and a discussion on affordable housing.
Recent decisions
- **Civil Service Commission (July 1):** The commission met via Zoom and unanimously approved the minutes from its April meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; new business items were discussed but no actions were taken.
- **Planning Commission (June 24):** The regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8.
Upcoming meetings
City Council (July 7, workshop at 7 p.m., regular meeting to follow)
The council will open with a workshop on right-of-way signage and a proposed banner policy. During the regular meeting, a proclamation will be made for Parks & Recreation Month and presentations will be given to outgoing councilmembers. Two public hearings are on the agenda:
- A proposed amendment to Duvall Municipal Code §14.42 concerning sensitive areas.
- A proposed moratorium on battery energy storage solutions.
Following the hearings, the council will discuss Title 14 zoning code changes related to affordable housing.
Planning Commission (July 8, 7 p.m. at Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main Street NE)
The commission will review a design review application for the Acres of Diamonds project and hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Sensitive Area Code (DMC 14.42). The commission is expected to make a recommendation to the Hearing Examiner regarding the design review, and a recommendation to the City Council regarding the code amendment.
Parks Advisory Commission (July 6, 6 p.m.)
The parks commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and review a proposed work plan. Staff will present an introduction to city parks and discuss volunteer opportunities. The commission will also discuss Duvall Park Advocacy.
Coming up
- **July 6 (Monday):** Parks Advisory Commission – election of officers and work plan discussion. Time and location to be confirmed.
- **July 7 (Tuesday):** City Council, 7 p.m. at City Hall – public hearings on sensitive areas and battery energy storage moratorium, plus affordable housing discussion.
- **July 8 (Wednesday):** Planning Commission, 7 p.m. at Duvall Visitor Center – Acres of Diamonds design review and sensitive area code amendment.
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