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SUSANNA ROGERS KELHAM TR/ KELHAM VINEYARDS - KELHAM VINEYARDS WINERY USE PERMIT MODIFICATION #P010-00177-MOD
CEQA Status: Negative Declaration has been prepared. According to the proposed Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts. The project site is not on any of the the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5
Request: Approval of a major modification to Use Permit # 98372-UP to 1) convert an existing 1,576 sq. ft. residence to be used for wine tasting, sales, and marketing; 2) convert 1,641 sq. ft. of second floor area of the existing winery to be used as a residence; 3) include a 1,254 sq. ft. outdoor trellised area for wine tasting and marketing; and 4) adoption of a marketing plan that proposes ten additional visitors per day, for a maximum of 20 per day/140 per week for food and wine pairing, and six events per year for up to 80 people. The project site is located on a 10.9 acre parcel on the north side of Zinfandel Lane, approximately 0.75 of a mile east of its intersection with State Route 29 within an Agricultural Preserve (AP) Zoning District (Assessor's Parcel Number 030-260-029) 360 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena.
Staff Recommendation: Continue item to November 17, 2010 hearing.
Staff Contact: Kirsty Shelton, Project Planner, 707-299-1377, or kirsty.shelton@countyofnapa.org
(CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING)
(TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 17, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING)
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SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM ZONING ORDINANCE, COUNTY-INITIATED ZONING CODE TEXT AMANDMENT P10-00243-ORD
CEQA Status: Negative Declaration Prepared. According to the proposed negative declaration, the project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts. This project is applicable to parcels greater than 2 acres in size zoned Agricultural Preserve (AP), Agricultural Watershed (AW) and Industrial District (I), a number of which are included on the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government Code §65962.5.
Request: First reading and recommendation of adoption of an ordinance, as provided for under California Assembly Bill 45 (Blakeslee. Distributed generation: Small Wind Energy Systems (2009)), permitting the installation of small wind energy systems in the unincorporated areas of Napa County that are outside urbanized areas, on parcels greater than 2 acres in size in the AP, AW, I zoning districts. The ordinance establishes a process for the issuance of administrative and conditional use permits for these systems, subject to specified conditions regarding aspects of the system’s location so as to be protective of Napa County's unique and diverse environmental resources. By providing for the safe and effective use of small wind energy systems to foster the local production of renewable energy, there should be reduced local consumption of centralized utility-supplied electricity.
Ordinance Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REPLACING REPEALED CHAPTER 18.117 WITH A NEW CHAPTER 18.117 TO TITLE 18 OF THE NAPA COUNTY CODE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SMALL ENERGY WIND SYSTEMS OUTSIDE URBANIZED AREAS IN THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF NAPA COUNTY
Resolution Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCESSING FEES FOR PERMITTING SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF NAPA COUNTY
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed negative declaration, adopt the proposed ordinance, and adopt the proposed resolution.
Staff Contact: Jeff Sharp, (707) 259-5936, jeff.sharp@countyofnapa.org or Hillary Gitelman, (707) 253-4805, hillary.gitelman@countyofnapa.org
(CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 20, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING)
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ALPHA & OMEGA WINERY, LLC./ ONE YEAR STATUS REPORT USE PERMIT #P07-00869-MAJ MOD & #P08-00047 VAR
CEQA Status: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulation 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
Request: Use Permit compliance review and possible action for Alpha Omega Winery located on the southeast side of Mee Lane approximately 760 feet northeast of its intersection with St Helena Highway (St Hwy 29) at 1155 Mee Lane, St Helena (APN: 030-080-046). Pursuant to the project's adopted conditions of approval, a compliance audit is required one year after completion of the facility subject to review by the Planning Commission.
Staff Recommendation: Take public testimony, evaluate the project's compliance with standards, and provide direction to staff on any outstanding compliance issues.
Staff Contact: Trish Hornisher 299-1349 or Patricia.Hornisher@CountyofNapa.org
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PROPOSED USE PERMIT MODIFICATION FACTSHEET
Request: Informational item and Commission input on the proposed text of a factsheet addressing use permit modifications. While much of the document is a restatement of the Zoning Code and/or longstanding Departmental policy, the factsheet also addresses recent changes to the Winery Definition Ordinance (for example, new language allowing food pairings for winery tours and tastings visitors) and the ways in which the County proposes to process those requests. Staff is soliciting Commission feedback on the draft document.
Staff Recommendation: Informational item. Commission direction is welcomed.
Staff Contact: Chris Cahill, 253-4847 & chris.cahill@countyofnapa.org or John McDowell, 299-1354 & john.mcdowell@countyofnapa.org
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PLANNING FOR GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
Request: Information item and discussion concerning planning for green house gas (GHG) emissions reductions in unincorporated Napa County. Staff will provide an overview of regional and local planning efforts and next steps.
Staff Recommendation: Information item and discussion.
Staff Contact: Hillary Gitelman 253-4805 or hillary.gitelman@countyofnapa.org
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