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Planning Commission 12/5/2018 Regular Meeting

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7A

JULIE ARBUCKLE / ANTHEM WINERY / USE PERMIT MODIFICATION # P14-00320-MOD, VARIANCE #P14-00321-VAR, VIEWSHED, EXCEPTION TO THE NAPA COUNTY ROAD AND STREET STANDARDS, AND AGRICULTURAL EROSION CONTROL PLAN #P14-00322-ECPA

CEQA Status:
Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation of mitigation measures (or MM’s). MM’s are proposed for the following area(s) Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, and Noise. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: Approval of a Use Permit Major Modification for an existing winery permit to allow the following: (1) an increase in annual permitted production capacity from 30,000 to 50,000 gallons; (2) the construction of a new 10,388 sq.ft. Winery Facility including a 1,508 sq. ft. Tasting Room, a 1,724 sq. ft. Office, Catering and Conference Room, and outdoor marketing areas; (3) the development of 29,053 sq.ft. of caves including the on-site placement and storage of spoils; (4) an increase in on-site parking; (5) the development of winery support facilities (water tanks, septic system, and rainwater harvesting and winery process water recycling and reuse systems); (6) an increase in the number of employees; (7) a change in the in the winery’s hours of operation; (8) a marketing plan that includes daily tours and tastings by appointment, 36 annual marketing events, and on-site consumption of wine produced on-site; and (9) the reconfiguration of an existing access driveway including the construction of a clear span bridge and approximately 650 feet of new driveway to provide adequate access to the winery. The project also includes an Exception to the Napa County Road and Street Standards for reduced commercial driveway widths and for road grades exceeding 18%, a Variance to allow construction of the proposed winery a minimum of 65 feet from a private access drive where a minimum 300-foot setback is required, a Viewshed request; and, an Agricultural Erosion Control Plan for the installation and maintenance of approximately 1.19 acres of new vineyard. The project is located on an approximate 44.8 acre holding within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) zoning district that consists of two parcels: i) the Winery Parcel (3454 Redwood Road, APN 035-470-046) an approximate 27.23 acre parcel located on the east side of Redwood Road approximately 1.5 miles north of its intersection with Browns Valley Road; and ii) the Access Parcel (3123 Dry Creek Road, APN 035-460-038) an approximate 17.54 acre parcel located on the west side of Dry Creek Road approximately 1.7 miles north of its intersection with Redwood Road (or approximately 0.4 miles north of its intersection with Linda Vista Avenue). Access to the winery is proposed from Dry Creek Road.

Staff Recommendation: Continue the item to the January 16, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting.

Staff Contact: Donald Barrella, Planner III, (707) 299-1338 or Donald.barrella@countyofnapa.org

Applicant: Julie & Justin Arbuckle, Trustees of the Arbuckle Family Trust dated May 5, 2016; (707) 227-0722 or jarbuckle@sbcglobal.net

Applicant Representative: Rob Anglin, Holman Teague Roche, Anglin LLP.; (707) 927-4280 or angling@htralaw.com.

CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 3, 2018 COMMISSION MEETING.

TO BE CONTINUED TO THE JANUARY 16, 2019 COMMISSION MEETING.


7B

JHILA ZAREBI / AMERICAN CANYON SOLAR PROJECT BY RENEWABLE PROPERTIES, LLC / USE PERMIT P18-00114-UP

November 28, 2018 Planning Commission Hearing: The Planning Commission made a motion to approve the project that resulted in a deadlocked vote, requiring continuation of the item for consideration by full the Planning Commission.

CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project includes mitigation measures in the following areas: Biology. 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 to allow construction of an approximately 18 acre solar field on the 21-acre property. The solar field will utilize approximately 12,096 solar modules (panels) and 66 string inverters, which convert the sun’s energy into usable, AC power. Improvements to the property are primarily the ground-mounted solar arrays with a gravel maintenance road along the northern boundary. The project site is located at 2180 American Canyon Road (APNs 059-090-012 & 059-090-016) within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District, has direct access to American Canyon Road, and no new improvements to the right-of-way are required.

Staff Contact: Vin Smith, Planning Manager, (707) 259-5934, or vincent.smith@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: Aaron Halimi, President, Renewable Properties, LLC; (530) 518-7669

ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 2018 FOR PLANNING COMMISSION DELIBERATION ONLY.

PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED.


7C

RUDD PROPERTIES, LLC (JOHN DOBROVICH) / SHEEHY SPECULATIVE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING / USE PERMIT P17-00274-UP

CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have potentially significant effects on Biological Resources unless mitigation measures are adopted. The project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: The project consists of a request to construct a new speculative light industrial building with approximately 40,085 square feet of floor area which includes approximately 38,020 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 2,065 sq. ft. of office space. Primary access would be provided from a new driveway on Devlin Road. Access would also be provided through the site to the south via a shared internal drive aisle. A shared easement agreement between the two properties is already in place. On-site parking for 58 vehicles and landscaping are also included with the proposal. The request also includes a variation to the development regulations of the Napa Valley Business Park Specific Plan eliminating the required 10-foot landscape area along the south property line to accommodate the proposed shared drive aisle and reducing the required 10-foot landscape area along the east property line to a minimum of 5’-0” up to 7’-1”. The project will connect to municipal water and sewer services provided by the City of American Canyon and the Napa Sanitation District, respectively. The project is proposed on a 2.74 acre site on the east side of Devlin Road, adjoining Sheehy Creek to the north, within the Industrial Park: Airport Compatibility (IP:AC) zoning district. APN’s: 057-210-037 (SFAP) & 038 (SFAP). Napa.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit with the proposed conditions of approval.

Staff Contact: Sean Trippi (707) 299-1353, or sean.trippi@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: Josh Paradis, Ware Malcomb (925) 244-9620 x1420, or jparadis@waremalcomb.com

Supporting Documents
A Recommended Findings ( Adobe PDF - 63 kb )
B Recommended Conditions of Approval and Final Agency Approval Memos ( Adobe PDF - 9334 kb )
C Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration & MMRP ( Adobe PDF - 908 kb )
D Use Permit Application Packet ( Adobe PDF - 5025 kb )
E Stormwater Control Plan ( Adobe PDF - 1030 kb )
F Biological Study ( Adobe PDF - 4891 kb )
G Graphics ( Adobe PDF - 5487 kb )

8A

ADOPTION OF THE 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR

Request: Adopt the regular meeting schedule for 2019.

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

Supporting Documents
A 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule ( Adobe PDF - 25 kb )

8B

ELECTION OF 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS

Staff Recommendation: Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2019 calendar year.

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


8C

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019

Request:
Annual appointments and reappointments of Commission members to Standing Committees.

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