MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF NAPA
August 1, 2001
1.
Call to Order.
THE CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2001 AT 9:00
A.M.
2.
Roll Call.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN JIM KING, COMMISSIONERS TONY HOLZHAUER, LARRY SCHOENKE,
TERRY SCOTT AND DAVID GRAVES.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance.
PATRICK LYNCH, DEPUTY
PLANNING DIRECTOR, LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
4.
Citizen Comments and Recommendations.
MURIEL FAGIANI
REQUESTED A LIST OF HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
Supplemental Agenda
4 a. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation
(GC § 54954.5(c) (1 case)
CLOSED SESSION HELD –
NO REPORT
5.
Approval of Minutes.
APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 16, 2001.
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APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2001.
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APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2001.
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APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2001.
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APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 11, 2001.
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APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 18, 2001.
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6.
Director’s Report.
CHARLES WILSON, DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION,
DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTED:
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THE
DEPARTMENT WILL BEGIN RECRUITMENT FOR THREE NEW POSITIONS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS.
6. Continued
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PROPOSALS FOR
THE CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING COMMISSION ARE CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED
BY CONTRACT CONSULTANTS AND THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE THAT PRACTICE UNTIL
VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
7.
Agenda Review.
STAFF REQUESTED ITEM 11 - TODD HUMPHRIES FINAL MAP
AMENDMENT REQUEST #00518-MAPA BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
8.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
#00214-ORD
amending Title 18 of the Napa County Code to add a new Chapter 18.106, entitled
Viewshed Protection Program,
regulating the placement and design of certain structures in the unincorporated
portions of Napa County. Structures
proposed to be located on slopes of 15% or greater or on ridgelines as defined
by the proposed ordinance would be affected by the ordinance and required to
satisfy criteria included in the ordinance prior to issuance of building
permits. The proposed ordinance
establishes design criteria, exemptions, exception procedures, findings, and
penalties for unauthorized vegetation removal.
California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status: Negative Declaration Prepared. According to the Negative Declaration, the
proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potential
environmental impacts in the following areas:
none.
(Continued from
June 27 & July 11, 2001)
COMMISSIONER GRAVES RECUSED HIMSELF DUE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD – TESTIMONY PRESENTED
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2001.
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9.
Draft Update Of Napa County General
Plan Housing Element- Proposed General Plan Amendment #GPA 01-02
CEQA Status: Initial Study pending.
REQUEST: To initiate public review and receive
comments on the draft Napa County Housing Element Update and scope of any
necessary CEQA actions, and take possible action to forward the draft Housing
Element as modified by the Commission to the State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for their comments within the statutory 60-day
review period.
FUTURE ACTIONS: Following
receipt of comments by HCD, the Commission will conduct additional public
hearings to receive comments on the Draft Housing Element Update including
possible revisions in response to comments submitted by HCD and to consider and
take required actions pursuant to CEQA anticipated in October, 2001. After the public hearing, the Planning
Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding
action on the proposed environmental determination and General Plan Housing
Element Update. The Board will schedule
separate public hearings.
(Continued
from July 18, 2001)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 15, 2001.
10.
Carneros Partners, Inc. – Use
Permit Request #98511-UP
CEQA Status: Environmental Impact Report Prepared.
REQUEST: Approval to establish a 100-unit resort,
including the construction of lodge structures and guest cottages, a 100-seat
restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, banquet and meeting rooms, a
maximum 10,000 square foot retail facility including food and post office,
administrative offices, recreational improvements, water treatment and sewage
treatment facilities, a 10,000 square foot public square and parking for 191
vehicles, located on three parcels totaling 10.48 acres adjacent to and northeast
of the intersection of State Highway 12/121 (Carneros Highway) and Old Sonoma
Highway within a CL (Commercial Limited) zoning district (Assessor’s Parcels
#47-110-025 and 47-110-026), and "access parcel" (Assessor’s Parcel
#47-110-019) within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district. The
proposed project is adjacent to, and integrated with, the Carneros Inn
Recreational Vehicle Park/Mobile Home Park Facility under construction
(pursuant to Use Permit #98290-MOD), and is more fully described and evaluated
in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Carneros Lodge, the written public
comment period for which was advertised and held between April 19 and June 4,
2001.
(Continued from
July 18, 2001)
THE
COMMISSION HAS READ AND CONSIDERED THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
CARNEROS LODGE (CONSISTING OF TWO VOLUMES) PRIOR TO TAKING ACTION ON SAID
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT, FINDS THAT THE EIR
IS BASED ON THE INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, FINDS THAT THE
EIR IS PREPARED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND
CERTIFIES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
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THE
COMMISSION APPROVED USE PERMIT #98511-UP BASED ON FINDING 8, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 THROUGH 13, AS AMENDED.
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11.
Todd Humphries – Final Map
Amendment Request #00518-MAPA
CEQA Status: Categorically Exempt
REQUEST: Approval to
eliminate a slope easement and a sewage disposal easement for Lot 3 of the Deer
Park Estates Unit #1 Final Map located on the northwest corner of Camino Vista
and Via Monte within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district. (Assessor's Parcel #25-341-003) 255 Via Monte.
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: NONE REQUIRED. CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 5).
THE COMMISSION APPROVED FINAL MAP AMENDMENT
#00518-MAPA WITH FINDINGS TO ELIMINATE THE SLOPE EASEMENT AND THE SANITARY
DISPOSAL EASEMENT FOR LOT 3 OF THE DEER PARK ESTATES UNIT #1 FINAL MAP AND
RECORD THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.
12.
Paraduxx (Duckhorn) – Variance
Request #00165-VAR
CEQA Status: See item
below
REQUEST: Approval of a variance from the 600-foot
winery road setback regulations (Section 18.104.230(A)(1)) to permit the
modification and utilization of 7,878 square feet of existing structures
located 402 feet from the centerline of Silverado Trail for winery tasting,
hospitality, offices and storage located a 45.56 acre parcel on the west side of
Silverado Trail, north of Yountville Cross Road and south of Rector Creek
within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district. (Assessor’s Parcel #31-170-019)
7257 Silverado Trail.
(HELD
CONCURRENTLY WITH NUMBER 13)
13.
Paraduxx (Duckhorn) – Use Permit
Request #00164-UP
CEQA Status:
Negative Declaration Prepared.
According to the Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have,
if mitigation measures are not included potentially significant environmental
impacts in the following areas: aesthetics/light & glare, biological
resources, cultural resources, hydrology & water quality and noise.
REQUEST: Approval to establish a
156,000-gallon per year winery facility utilizing existing and proposed
structures with a total developed and modified floor area of 38,592-square
feet, including scheduled tours and marketing events for invited guests only, 5
full-time and 2 part-time employees and a new well, located on a 45.56 acre
parcel on the west side of Silverado Trail north of Yountville Cross Road and south
of Rector Creek within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district,
(Assessor’s Parcel #31-170-019) 7257
Silverado Trail.
PUBLIC
HEARING OPENED – NO TESTIMONY PRESENTED
PUBLIC
HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 15, 2001.
Other Business
14.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
TO RESCHEDULE JOINT MEETING WITH THE NAPA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING
HOUSING ISSUES.
15.
City Referrals:
None
NOT HELD
16.
Discussion of Items for the August 15, 2001 Meeting.
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PARADUXX (DUCKHORN) – VARIANCE
REQUEST #00165-VAR AND USE PERMIT REQUEST #00164-UP
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DRAFT UPDATE OF NAPA COUNTY GENERAL
PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT- PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
#GPA 01-02
17.
Commissioner Comments.
CHAIRMAN KING ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION INVITED MIKE MILLER, DEPUTY PLANNING DIRECTOR, TO THE AUGUST 15, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO RECEIVE HIS RETIREMENT RESOLUTION.
18.
Director's Report on Board of Supervisors' Actions.
CHARLES
WILSON, DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTED
THAT AT A BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING HELD JULY 31, 2001, TESTIMONY WAS
PRESENTED REGARDING THE MONTALCINO PROJECT.
THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION IN REGARD TO THE NAPA COUNTY GENERAL
PLAN AND CONSISTENCIES IN THE AREAS OF AGRICULTURE AND RECREATIONAL
COMPATIBILITY. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTINUED THIS ITEM TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
19.
Zoning Administrator Actions for July 2001.
MIKE MILLER,
DEPUTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, ADVISED THAT HE COMPLETED THE REVIEW OF FRANK
FAMILY VINEYARD (KORNELL) WINERY USE PERMIT MODIFICATION #00462 AND WILL
PROVIDE THE COMMISSION WITH THE MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
20.
Future Agenda Items.
NOT HELD
Adjournment
ADJOURNED TO REGULAR
CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING, WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 15, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.
___________________________
JIM KING
Chairman
ATTEST:
CHARLES WILSON
Acting
Secretary – Director
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MICHELLE
PRICE
Deputy
Key
Vote: JK = Jim King; TH = Tony Holzhauer; LS = Larry Schoenke; DG =
David Graves; TS = Terrence Scott
Notations under vote: N
= No A
= Abstain X = Excused