Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Minutes 3-4-26

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NORMAN WEIR / HAGAFEN CELLARS WINERY / USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION #P19-00121-MOD

CEQA Status: Consideration and intention to find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It has been determined that this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from CEQA. The project will not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, has no cumulative impact, there is no reasonable possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, will not result in damage to scenic resources, is not located on a list of hazardous waste sites, or cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Based on the proposed project as described below, the project meets the criteria for eligibility as Categorically Exemption from CEQA under Classes 1 and 4. [See Class 1 ("Existing Facilities") and Class 4 ("Minor Alterations to Land"), which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act at 14 CCR §15301, §15304]. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Request: This application was submitted to participate in the County's Code Compliance Program as described in Resolution No. 2018-164 adopted by the Napa County Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018. The proposal is to grant a Use Permit Major Modification to an existing 50,000-gallon winery to remedy existing violations through recognition and approval of existing days of operation, existing days allowing retail sales, and levels of visitation. Approval and recognition of these activities will require improvements to the existing driveway. The proposal includes revisions to prior conditions of approval regarding annual reporting on multiple winery operations and noticing of all marketing events. The project is located on an approximately 12.28-acre parcel within the Agricultural Preserve (AP) zoning district with a General Plan land use designations of Agricultural Resource (AR) at 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa Assessor's Parcel Number 039-130-002. Staff Recommendation: Find the Project Categorically Exempt from CEQA and approve Use Permit Modification P19-00121, as conditioned. Staff Contact: Emily Hedge, Planner III, (707) 259-8226 or emily.hedge@countyofnapa.org Applicant Contact: Norman Weir, 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa, ernie@hagafen.com, (707) 252-4562 Applicant Representative Contact: Beth Painter, 10 Canopy Lane, Napa, Beth@bpnapa.com, (707) 337-3385

SHELDON RICHARDS / PALOMA VINEYARD / USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION NO. P19-00386-MOD

CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Mitigation Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation of mitigation measures for Biological Resources. This project is not on any lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5. (State Clearinghouse Number #2026020369) Request: This application was submitted to participate in the County's Code Compliance Program as described in Resolution No. 2018-164 adopted by the Napa County Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018. The proposal is to modify an existing winery Use Permit and subsequent modifications to recognize and approve the following items that are out of compliance with the permitted entitlements: daily visitation and hours of operation for visitation. In addition, the application also seeks to expand its entitlements to construct a new hospitality building; convert a portion of the existing main residence for winery storage; change hours of operation for production activities; modify visitation; allow on-site wine consumption pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 23358, 23390 and 23396.5.; and, add parking. The applicant has also submitted plans that show widening the existing access drive to meet the Napa County Road and Street Standards. The project is located on an approximately 17.11-acre site within the AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district with a General Plan land use designation of AWOS (Agriculture, Watershed, and Open Space) at 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574; APN: 022-150-008. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit Modification subject to the recommended conditions of approval. Staff Contact: Sean Trippi, Supervising Planner, (707) 299-1353 or sean.trippi@countyofnapa.org Applicant Contact: Sheldon Richards, Paloma Vineyard, 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-7504, info@palomavineyard.com Applicant Representative Contact: Scott Greenwood-Meinert, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP., (415) 772-5741, sgreenwood-meinert@coblentzlaw.com