Agendas & Minutes

Planning Commission 8/20/2008 Regular Meeting

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9A

LYNCH FAMILY VINEYARDS, LLC. / BENNETT LANE WINERY – USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION REQUEST # P07-00299-MOD
Request:
Approval of a Major Modification to Use Permit #92452-UP to: (1) remodel the existing approximately 8,900 square foot winery building including expansion of the offices; (2) construct a new approximately 3,650 square foot tasting room with offices; (3) construct a new approximately 5,000 square foot barrel storage building with a commercial kitchen; (4) add an enclosed courtyard between buildings (for a winery totaling approximately 17,550 square feet); (5) relocate and expand the customer parking lot to 22 parking spaces; (6) increase tours and tasting by appointment only to 32 visitors per day, with 168 visitors average per week; (7) add a marketing plan with 48 private wine, food and harvest events per year with a maximum of 40 people per event, and four industry Open House events with a maximum of 50 people per event; (8) three Napa Valley Wine Auction related events per year with a maximum of 125 people per event; and, (9) installation of winery wastewater and sewage systems upgrades. No change to the annual production limit of 50,000 gallons per year is proposed. The project is located on a 10.0 acre parcel on the northeast side of State Highway 128, approximately 1,000 feet southeast from its intersection with Bennett Lane within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district. (Assessor’s Parcel #: 017-160-002). 3340 State Highway 128, Calistoga. (Continued from the July 16, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting.)

Staff Recommendation:  Adopt negative declaration and approve project as proposed with conditions of approval.

Staff Contact:  John McDowell 299-1354

Supporting Documents
A Exhibit A - Findings Required for Approval ( Microsoft Word Document - 47 kb )
B Exhibit B - Proposed Conditions of Approval ( Microsoft Word Document - 72 kb )
C Environmental Management Conditions Memo ( Adobe PDF Document - 380 kb )
D Fire Department Conditions Memo ( Microsoft Word Document - 55 kb )
E Building Division and Public works Department Conditions of Approval ( Adobe PDF Document - 71 kb )
F Previous Staff Reports and Conditions of Approval ( Adobe PDF Document - 930 kb )
G Draft Negative Declaration / Initial Study ( Microsoft Word Document - 444 kb )
H Neighbor Comments ( Adobe PDF Document - 707 kb )
I Application Package ( Adobe PDF Document - 1266 kb )
J Project Graphics ( Adobe PDF Document - 2574 kb )

10A

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT (PLUMA)
Staff presentation and request for Commission direction regarding proposed changes to the General Plan Land Use Map (General Plan Figure AG/LU-3).  Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Resolution 08-64, Department staff is conducting an analysis of areas designated Urban Residential and Rural Residential on the County's official Land Use Map -- areas which have been informally referred to as "urban bubbles" in the past.  The principal goal of the planning process is to improve the correlation between the Land Use Map and existing zoning.  Staff will present its preliminary analysis and recommendations to the Commission for discussion and direction.  No formal action is being requested.  Following receipt of the Commission's direction, Department staff will conduct environmental review, provide required public notice, and prepare a draft resolution for consideration and possible action by the Commission.

Staff Recommendation:  Take public testimony after Staff presentation, and provide preliminary direction.  Formal action by the Commission will occur at a future, noticed public hearing.

Staff Contact:  Hillary Gitelman 253-4805 

Supporting Documents
A Board Resolution 08-64, Adopted April 22, 2008 ( Microsoft Word Document - 47 kb )
B Text of Measure J ( Adobe PDF Document - 236 kb )
C August 20 Draft Power Point Part I ( Adobe PDF Document - 2880 kb )
D August 20 Draft Power Point Part II ( Adobe PDF Document - 1575 kb )
E August 20 Draft Power Point Part III ( Adobe PDF Document - 1806 kb )
F August 20 Draft Power Point Part IV ( Adobe PDF Document - 886 kb )

10B

GROWTH SUMMIT DISCUSSION
Presentation and discussion regarding results of the June 13, 2008 Growth Summit.

Staff Recommendation:  No action is requested at this time.

Staff Contact:  Hillary Gitelman  253-4805

Supporting Documents
A NCLOG Principles ( Microsoft Word Document - 71 kb )
B MIG Growth Summit Summary ( Adobe PDF Document - 381 kb )