BULLER TRUST / WHETSTONE WINE BAR USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. P12-00008

CEQA Status: A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, if mitigation measures are not included, the project would have potentially significant effects on the environment in the following areas: Cultural Resources and Hydrology. The project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: Approval of a Use Permit to establish a new wine bar with the following: 1) convert an existing 2,924 square foot residence to a wine bar; 2) convert a 120 square foot existing garden shed to a stand alone accessible restroom; 3) employ two full-time and one part-time employees; 4) conduct hours of operation - 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, seven days per week with a maximum of 40 people per day; 5) retail sales, tastings and catered meals for a maximum of 24 persons per day, by appointment; 6) ten food and wine events per year with a maximum of 24 persons per event and two events per year for a maximum of 50 persons per event. Catered food will be included; 7) installation of a new septic system; 8) Install a 12,000 gallon fire protection water tank and pump house building; 9) Install a fire hydrant near Atlas Peak Road with access through the historic stone wall; and 10) nine parking spaces.
Approval of an Exception to the Napa County Road and Street Standards: a) to allow use of an existing historic entrance with 15 foot clearance; and, b) to allow a greater than required 50 foot distance for fire truck access. 

The 6.65 acre project site is located on Atlas Peak Road 0.21 miles northwest of its intersection with Monticello Road, within a CL (Commercial Limited) zoning district. (Assessor's Parcel No. 039-320-008). 1075 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit and Exception to the Napa County Road and Street Standards as conditioned.

Staff Contact: Linda St. Claire (707) 299-1348, linda.stclaire@countyofnapa.org

ROOSTER KEEPING ORDINANCE - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT P13-00025-ORD
CEQA Status:  General Rule.  It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable. [See Guidelines For the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)].

Request:  County-sponsored ordinance to revise requirements for the keeping of roosters on properties allowed for agricultural land use. The proposed ordinance would limit rooster keeping to a maximum of four mature birds per parcel except for commercial poultry ranches, public or private schools, Future Farmers of America (FFA) or 4-H sponsored projects, or to legitimate poultry hobbyist as approved by the Agricultural Commissioner.

Ordinance Title:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 6.18 (KEEPING OF ROOSTERS) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 18.08.040 (AGRICULTURE), 18.126.030 (ISSUANCE), 18.126.060 (PERMIT - ISSUANCE PREREQUISITES), AND 18.132.070 (AMORTIZATION OF CERTAIN NONCONFORMITIES) OF THE NAPA COUNTY CODE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF ROOSTERS

Staff Recommendation:  That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Contact:  John McDowell, Deputy Director 299-1354, john.mcdowell@countyofnapa.org

75% RULE (WINERY DEFINITION ORDINANCE) INFORMATIONAL ITEM 
CEQA Status:  Not applicable; no action is requested.

Staff Recommendation:  Receive an informational presentation about winery production in Napa County and the grape source requirement that applies to (a) wineries approved in agricultural areas since adoption of the Winery Definition Ordinance (WDO) in 1990 and (b) increases in production at pre-WDO wineries where the winery development area is expanded.  The Commission may accept public comments, engage in discussion, and provide direction to staff as desired.  No action is requested. 

Staff Contact:  Hillary Gitelman, Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services at 253-4805 hillary.gitelman@countyofnapa.org.