Consideration and possible action regarding an appeal filed by Patricia Simpson to a decision by the Planning Commission on November 6, 2013, to approve the Woolls Ranch Winery application for a use permit (P13-00187) to establish a new winery with an annual production capacity of 50,000 gallons including: (1) the construction of three new winery buildings with approximately 17,432 sq. ft. of floor area, including 13,060 sq. ft. for production uses and 4,372 for hospitality/administrative uses, including a commercial kitchen; (2) an approximately 7,454 sq. ft. of outdoor work area including a 3,450 sq. ft. covered crush pad; (3) on-site parking for 19 vehicles; (4) a Marketing Plan with four (4) events per month for a maximum of 30 guests at each event; two (2) events per month for a maximum of 100 guests at each event; four (4) events per year for a maximum of 200 guests at each event; and, participation in the wine auction; (5) tours and tastings, which may include food pairing(s), by appointment only for a maximum of 60 visitors per day; (6) hours of operation from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM tasting and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, non-harvest production), 7 days a week; (7) on premise consumption pursuant to the Evans Bill (AB2004); (8) employment of 10 or fewer full-time employees; (9) installation of a new on-site winery process and domestic wastewater treatment system; and, (10) new landscaping, driveway improvements and signage. The approval also includes an exception to the County’s Road and Street Standards (RSS) to allow the use of an existing 14’ wide access drive for a length of approximately 400-feet (of a 6,700-foot long access drive) with a proposed turnout meeting County standards. The remainder of the access drive will meet County standards. The 236.66 acre Project Site is located on the east side of Mt. Veeder Road, approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Redwood Road within an Agricultural Watershed (AW) zoning district. APN: 035-010-054. (1032 Mt. Veeder Road, Napa).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed Project would have potentially significant environmental impacts on: Biological Resources and Hydrology & Water Quality if mitigation measures were not included as part of the project. The project is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 25, MAY 20, JUNE 10 AND OCTOBER 21, 2014)