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Planning Commission 10/2/2013 Regular Meeting

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8A

PETER KITCHAK / KITCHAK WINERY - USE PERMT MODIFICATION (P13-00062-MOD).

CEQA Status:
Consideration and possible adoption of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities – Existing Roads; Section 15303, Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and Section 15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Lands. This project is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: Approval of Use Permit Modification (P13-00062) to modify prior Use Permits (P09-00148-UP; P10-00151-VMM) to allow the following: (a) increase in annual production from 5,000 to 15,000 gallons per year; (b) construction of a winery barrel storage building of approximately 2,701 square feet including 759 square feet of conference/tasting room, balcony area, and storage; (c) Increase the size of the 640 square foot covered crush pad to 711 square feet. No other changes are proposed to the existing winery building or use of hospitality patio; (d) increase tours and tastings visitations with catered food by appointment from twelve (12) per day to a maximum of 20 visitors per day (with no more than 12 persons per tasting tour); (e) increase in marketing plan from six (6) 20-person promotional events with catered meals per year; four (4) 30-person release event per year with No Tours & Tasting Appointments or Marketing Events to be held on the same day to twelve (12) promotional wine tastings per year with catered food per year with a maximum of twenty (20) guests and four (4) wine release events per year with catered food with a maximum of fifty (50) guests (No Tours & Tastings and other marketing event will be held on the same day); (f) increase hours of operation from 10 am to 4 pm to 10 am to 6:00 pm seven days a week for visitation. No changes proposed for winery operations; (g) increase the number of parking spaces from 6 to 8; (h) increase full-time employees from one (1) to two (2) (the number of part-time employees will remain at 2); and (i) increase the Hold-and-Haul winery process wastewater treatment system to accommodate the increased production capacity. The application also includes a Napa County Road and Street Standards Exception request. The 20.01-acre project site is located on north side of Hardman Avenue, approximately 1,500 feet east of its intersection with Silverado Trail within the Agricultural Preserve (AP) and Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning Districts at 1094 Hardman Avenue, Napa (APN: 039-190-055)

Staff Recommendation:
Find the project Categorically Exempt and approve the requested Road Exception and Use Permit as conditioned. 

Staff Contact: Charlene Gallina, (707) 299-1355; charlene.gallina@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: Peter Kitchak, (707) 226-1668

THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2013.

Supporting Documents
A Exhibit A - Findings ( Adobe PDF Document - 96 kb )
B Exhibit B - Conditions of Approval ( Adobe PDF Document - 133 kb )
C Engineering Services - Road Exception Request & Conditions of Approval ( Adobe PDF Document - 765 kb )
D Department Comments ( Adobe PDF Document - 504 kb )
E CEQA Memo ( Adobe PDF Document - 266 kb )
F Table Summary of Exception Request ( Adobe PDF Document - 147 kb )
G Revised Exception Request Letter 9-24-13 ( Adobe PDF Document - 10177 kb )

9A

SYAR NAPA QUARRY EXPANSION AND SURFACE MINING PERMIT PROJECT (P08-00337-SMP)
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
APNs: 045-360-005, 046-370-012, -013, -015, -022, -025, 046-390-002, -003, and 045-450-071.

CEQA Status:
Napa County has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) analyzing the potential environmental impacts of the Syar Napa Quarry Expansion Project. The DEIR was released for public review and agency review and comment beginning September 6, 2013.  The public comment period is scheduled to end at the close of business (4:45 p.m.) on October 21, 2013.  Interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to planning staff prior to that date.  Oral or written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission during this agendized hearing or at another hearing scheduled for this purpose on October 2, 2013 (tonight) at 5:30 p.m. at the Napa County Main Library (580 Coombs Street) in the Community Meeting Room.

Request:
This is a public hearing to receive comments regarding the DEIR that has been prepared to analyze potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts as a result of the proposed project. The purpose of the project is to provide for an approximate 124-acre expansion of the surface mining operation and associated mining and reclamation plan associated with aggregate processing, production and sales currently permitted by UP-128182, UP-27374, and the approved reclamation plan (Napa County Agreement 2225). 

The project would expand the existing 497-acre surface mine and allow mining to continue for a 35 year term,including an increase in depth from approximately 300 feet and 150 feet above mean sea level (msl) to no greater than 50 feet above msl, and an increase in production from approximately 1 millon tons per year to 2 million tons per year. Other activities associated with the proposed project include the relocation and improvement of portions of Skyline Trail, that were originally constructed on the quarry property, back onto Skyline Wilderness Park lands.  

Staff Recommendation:
Receive public comments on the DEIR.  No action is requested.

Staff Contact:  Donald Barrella, 707-299-1338 or donald.barrella@countyofnapa.org

Supporting Documents
A Draft EIR Executive Summary of Impacts and Mitigation ( Adobe PDF Document - 100 kb )
B Syar Napa Quarry Site Location and Project Maps ( Adobe PDF Document - 1563 kb )

9B

PD PROPERTIES LLC / FLYNNVILLE WINE COMPANY  / USE PERMIT P12-00222 & VARIANCE P12-00223
CEQA Status:
  A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, a potentially significant environmental impact on the following area: Biological Resources.  This 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 for a 300,000 gallon per year winery as follows: 1)  construct 14 individual wineries in four phases for a total buildout of 82,236 square feet of winery buildings to include a welcome center ( 2,477 sq ft) and a hospitality building (4,015 sq ft), and 5,730 square feet of crushpad area; 2) allow phased by-appointment tours and tastings visitation divided equally amongst the 14 wineries for a total at buildout of a maximum of 500 visitors per day; 3) allow for a phased marketing plan, divided equally among the 14 wineries for a total maximum each of: one (1) 500 person event per year, five (5) 250 person events per year, eight (8) 100 person events per year, eight (8) 50 person events per year, and two (2) 25 person events per year; 4)construct 109 parking spaces (to include four ADA accessible spaces);  5) install a new on-site winery process and domestic wastewater treatment  6) employ 30 Full-time employees; 7) on-premise consumption adjacent to the existing winery structures consistent with AB2004; and, 8) approve a variance to construct the winery 136 feet within the 600 foot setback from State Highway 29, 124 feet within the 300 foot setback from Maple Lane and 94 feet within the 300 foot setback from Drew Lane and to allow winery coverage of 32.9%. The 11.44 acre project site is located on the northeast side of State Highway 29, bordered by Maple Lane on the south and Drew Lane on the north, 0.87 mile northwest of its intersection with Larkmead Lane within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) and Agricultural Preserve (AP) Zoning Districts at 1184 Maple Lane, Calistoga, CA. (APNs: 020-320-003, 004,005,006,009,015,016, and 020-170-012).

Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending to continue this item after discussion and seeks direction from the Planning Commission on an appropriate project scope.

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

Applicant Contact: Dan Pina (707) 967-4805

Supporting Documents
A Application ( Adobe PDF Document - 1746 kb )
B Permit History ( Adobe PDF Document - 3090 kb )
C Environmental Documents ( Adobe PDF Document - 510 kb )
D Biological Survey ( Adobe PDF Document - 22167 kb )
E Traffic Study ( Adobe PDF Document - 9966 kb )
F Correspondence from Applicant ( Adobe PDF Document - 373 kb )
G Correspondence - Napa Valley Vine Trail ( Adobe PDF Document - 1191 kb )
H Correspondence - Flynn ( Adobe PDF Document - 82 kb )
I Greenhouse Gas Summary ( Adobe PDF Document - 1134 kb )
J Graphics ( Adobe PDF Document - 5390 kb )

9C

SUSAN AND DUANE HOFF / FANTESCA WINERY  / USE PERMIT MODIFICATION P13-00080
CEQA Status:
Consideration and possible adoption of a Categorical Exception. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures  This project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: Approval of a Modification to a Use Permit as follows: 1) modify the visitation to include tours and tastings by appointment (18 maximum per day); 2) modify the marketing plan from two events per year with a maximum of 15 persons, one wine and food event per year with a maximum of 80 persons, and one harvest event per year with a maximum of 50 persons, to a marketing plan with four food and wine pairings per month for a maximum of 20 persons, six wine club release events per year with a maximum of 60 persons per event, and two wine auctions per year with a maximum of 125 persons per event; 3) change hours of operation from 7:00am-5:00pm to 6:00am - 6:00pm; 4) recognize an existing 1,188 square foot crush pad; 5) increase employees from two full-time and one part-time to six full-time and three part-time; 6) utilize a 600 square foot existing outdoor space adjacent to the front of the cave portal, as indicated in the plans, for marketing events; 7) addition of Evans Bill (AB2004) on-premise consumption, adjacent to the existing winery structures; 8) realign the access road and construct an entry structure and gate; and, 9) approval of an exception to the County road and street standards to allow for a reduced driveway width at two locations and allow a slope of 24.8% at one location of the existing driveway. The 52.56 acre project site is located on the north side of Spring Mountain Road approximately 370 feet northwest of its intersection with Spring Mountain Road and approximately 0.52 miles from the City of St. Helena limits within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) at 2600 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA. (APN: 022-250-008-000).

Staff Recommendation: Find the project Categorically Exempt and approve the requested use permit as conditioned.  

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

Applicant Contact: Donna Oldford (707) 963-5832

Supporting Documents
A Exhibit A - Draft Findings ( Adobe PDF Document - 79 kb )
B Exhibit B - Draft Proposed Conditions of Approval ( Adobe PDF Document - 113 kb )
C Department/Division Comments ( Adobe PDF Document - 2834 kb )
D CEQA Memorandum ( Adobe PDF Document - 249 kb )
E Traffic Study ( Adobe PDF Document - 2161 kb )
F Correspondence ( Adobe PDF Document - 488 kb )
G Prior Use Permits ( Adobe PDF Document - 1278 kb )
H Application ( Adobe PDF Document - 1781 kb )
I Road Exception Request ( Adobe PDF Document - 326 kb )
J Green House Gas Summary ( Adobe PDF Document - 823 kb )
K Graphics ( Adobe PDF Document - 2512 kb )

9D

OUTPOST WINERY- USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION No. P13-00141
CEQA Status:
Consideration and possible adoption of a Negative Declaration. According to the proposed negative declaration, the project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts. The project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code section 65962.5.

Request: Major Modification to Use Permit P04-0180-MOD, to further modify the approved and operating 30,000 gallon per year winery as : 1.) an increase in annual maximum production from 30,000 gallons per year to 50,000 gallons per year; 2.) to expand the wastewater system on-site; 3) an increase in daily visitation from a maximum of four (4) visitors per day to (20) visitors per day; 4.) addition of two marketing events for up to 50 guests; and 5.) an increase in two full-time employees to three full-time and one part-time employees. The 42.30 acre project parcel is located adjacent to Summit Lake Drive, just north of White Cottage Road North, within the AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district. APN: 018-200-026. 2075 Summit Lake Drive, Angwin Calif.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the negative declaration and approve the Use Permit major modification, as conditioned.

Staff Contact: Shaveta Sharma, (707) 299-1358 or shaveta.sharma@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: Jon Webb, (707) 963-1217 or jwebb@albionsurveys.com

Supporting Documents
A Exhibit A- Background ( Microsoft Word Document - 35 kb )
B Exhibit B-Findings ( Microsoft Word Document - 45 kb )
C Exhibit C - Conditions of Approval ( Microsoft Word Document - 35 kb )
D CEQA-Draft Negative Declaration ( Microsoft Word Document - 336 kb )
E Department comments ( Adobe PDF Document - 2057 kb )
F Prior approvals ( Adobe PDF Document - 5772 kb )
G Application submittal ( Adobe PDF Document - 8882 kb )
H Graphics ( Adobe PDF Document - 2493 kb )