The proposed location for a massive grid sized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), is a parcel designated as RC, a rural area. Resource Conservation is zoned for LDSF, 1 unit per 1 acre or 10 acres. Developments allowed are rural and agricultural in nature. Footprint limits are a maximum of 35% on a 10 acre parcel. This industrial/commercial project is non-conforming to the Land Use Plan in its type and scope.
The exact location is parcel # 623059131, a rural location, north of the homes on SE 5th St, across from River View Park, off the Maple Valley Road. This community of over 140 modest homes, was built in 1943. This complex would be an eyesore and completely out of keeping with local vernacular housing, no less important is the potential risk to our health and safety, and potentially for miles around.
Characteristics of the parcel, are; a wild-life corridor, 2 streams,…
Thoughts on proposed location for Battery Energy Storage System | Letter to the editor
