Agendas & Minutes

Planning Commission 5/16/2012 Regular Meeting

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8A

INGLEWOOD VILLAGE BUSINESS PARK - INGLEWOOD BUSINESS PARTNERS, LLC - USE PERMIT MODIFICATION (P11-00107) & TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (P11-00478)
CEQA Status:
  Subsequent Negative Declaration prepared.  According to the proposed Subsequent Negative Declaration, the project would not have any potentially significant effects. The project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code section 65962.5.
Request:  Approval to modify Use Permit #99077-UP to construct an approximately 4,092 square foot one story office building and add an additional 15 parking spaces to an existing 3 building office complex for a total of 27,764 square feet, with a total of 132 parking spaces and install an additional stormwater detention system. The building will be constructed using the same materials and in the same design as the three previously approved and constructed buildings.  Approval to re-subdivide the existing 3 unit commercial condominium project into 14 units with a common owner’s association responsible for building and property maintenance. The 2.89 acre project site is located on the south side of Inglewood Avenue and the west side of State Highway 29 within a CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zoning district. (Assessor’s Parcel 027-590-001), 811 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena.

Staff
Recommendation: Adopt the Subsequent Negative Declaration and approve Use Permit and Tentative Parcel Map as conditioned.
Staff Contact:  Linda St. Claire, 299-1348 or Linda.stclaire@countyofnapa.org

FINAL ACTION CONTINUED FROM MAY 2, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Supporting Documents
A Proposed Findings ( Microsoft Word Document - 26 kb )
B Revised Conditions of Approval ( Microsoft Word Document - 28 kb )
C Subsequent Negative Declaration ( Adobe PDF Document - 383 kb )

9A

W. CLARKE SWANSON, JR. / W. CLARKE SWANSON, JR. / SWANSON WINERY - USE PERMIT P08-00550 & VARIANCE P08-00551
CEQA Status:

Revised Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared. According to the proposed mitigated negative declaration, if mitigation measures are not included, the proposed project would have potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas: Biological Resources; Hydrology and Water Quality. The project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code section 65962.5.
Request:
Variance to allow construction of a new winery within required winery road setbacks (Money Road- 300 feet required, 66 feet proposed).Use Permit to establish a new 100,000 gallon per year winery with:1.) an approximately 43,600 sq. ft. three level (two stories plus cellar) winery building; 2.) an approximately 2,500sq. ft. single story hospitality building; 3.) approximately 5,600 sq. ft. of crush pad and loading dock areas; 4.) approximately 14,680 sq. ft. of covered and uncovered patio areas; 5.) up to 30 full-time employees (35 during harvest); 6.) a 70 space parking lot; 7.) by-appointment tours and tastings including food/wine pairings with a maximum of 200 visitors per day; 8.) sale of wine by the glass or bottle for on-premise consumption in winery buildings and covered and uncovered patio areas; 9.) a marketing plan with private promotional tastings and meals including a maximum of two 24-person events weekly, one 36-person event monthly, two 100-person events annually, one 250-person event annually, and participation in Auction Napa Valley; 10.) new winery domestic and process wastewater treatment systems; 11.) approximately 7,108 cubic yards of cut and 6,123 cubic yards of fill, for a net cut (off-haul) of 985 cubic yards; 12.) potential demolition of an existing residence and agricultural barn following their public offering for relocation; 13.) removal of an existing irrigation pond at the property’s northeast corner; 14.) abandonment of all vehicular access to and installation of “no winery parking” signs on Money Road and construction of a new winery driveway off of Oakville Cross Road; 15.) drainage improvements designed to minimize standing water at and near the parcel’s southeast corner; 16.) removal of 1.2 acres of vineyard; 17.) approval of a comprehensive sign plan; 18.) approval of a black walnut revegetation and landscaping plan; 19.) recordation of a voluntary deed restriction permanently prohibiting winery use of the adjacent applicant-owned property at 7727 Money Road (APN 031-040-034); and 20.) construction of a left turn lane on Oakville Cross Road at the proposed project driveway.
The 74 acre project parcel is located on the north side of Oakville Cross Road, adjacent to and directly northwest of its intersection with Money Road, within the AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district. APN: 031-040-033. Current address: 7711 Money Road, Oakville, Calif., 94562

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the revised recirculated mitigated negative declaration and approve the requested variance and use permit as conditioned.

Staff Contact: Chris Cahill, 253-4847 or chris.cahill@countyofnapa.org  

Supporting Documents
A Exhibit A - Background ( Adobe PDF Document - 710 kb )
B Exhibit B - Findings ( Adobe PDF Document - 158 kb )
C Exhibit C - Conditions ( Adobe PDF Document - 200 kb )
D Departmental Conditions ( Adobe PDF Document - 447 kb )
E CEQA Documents (RRMND, MMRP, PRS) ( Adobe PDF Document - 3726 kb )
F Comments ( Adobe PDF Document - 80 kb )
G Submitted Application Materials ( Adobe PDF Document - 1529 kb )
H Graphics ( Adobe PDF Document - 7251 kb )

10A

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, COUNTY-INITIATED GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTION
CEQA Status
:  In accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines (Section 15168), the County is proposing to use the program level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan Update (SCH#2005102088, certified June 2008) as the EIR for the Climate Action Plan.  As discussed in a separate memorandum and checklist (initial study) dated January 28, 2011, this approach is consistent with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines because (1) the project is within the scope of the General Plan approved in 2008, and (2) the program EIR prepared for the General Plan Update adequately describes the activity for purposes of CEQA.  In addition, (3) the County has not identified any changes in the General Plan, changes in circumstances under which the General Plan Update was adopted, or new information of substantial importance that would necessitate subsequent environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.  A copy of the General Plan Update EIR may be reviewed during regular business hours at the offices of the Department of Conservation, Development and Planning, 1195 Third Street in Napa, or on the County's website, www.countyofnapa.org.
Request:  Staff will provide a status report regarding the Climate Action Plan, which the Planning Commission considered at their meeting of January 18, 2012 and recommended to the Board of Supervisors for adoption following a trial period.  On Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on the final plan (attached), including revisions discussed at the Planning Commission meeting in January.  Following public testimony, the Board extended the trail period, continuing the public hearing until 9:45 AM on June 26, 2012.  The additional time will provide staff with an opportunity to better evaluate the plan's effectiveness for small projects, and to pursue development of a local, non-profit carbon offset program.

Staff Recommendation:  This is an information item only; no action is requested.

Staff Contact:  Hillary Gitelman, Director of Conservation, Development & Planning. 253-4805 hillary.gitelman@countyofnapa.org.

CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 2, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.

Supporting Documents
A March 2012 Final Cap ( Adobe PDF Document - 1798 kb )