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Planning Commission 9/17/2014 Regular Meeting

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9A

PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (2014 HOUSING ELEMENT & AMENDMENTS TO THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN)

Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE NAPA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: (1) REPLACE THE EXISTING HOUSING ELEMENT WITH THE 2014 HOUSING ELEMENT; (2) AMEND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE NAPA COUNTY GENERAL PLAN; AND (3) ACCEPT THE 2014 ADDENDUM TO THE 2009 HOUSING ELEMENT FINAL EIR

CEQA Status: Consideration and possible acceptance of an Addendum to the 2009 Housing Element Final EIR adopted on June 29, 2009 for the 2014 Housing Element (CEQA Guideline Section 15164). The previously adopted Final EIR adequately describes the activities for purposes of CEQA. There is no new information of substantial importance, no new effects would occur and no new mitigation measure would be required as discussed more fully in the attached Addendum which was prepared for this project.

Request: Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt by Resolution, the 2014 Housing Element for the planning period of January 31, 2015 to January 31, 2023, accept the Final EIR Addendum and adopt an amendment to the General Plan Safety Element to comply with Senate Bill 1241. State law requires every city and county to update the Housing Element of its General Plan periodically.  The most recent update of Napa County's Housing Element was adopted in 2009 and covered a period of time that will end this year.  The interval between updates had been increased from five (5) years to eight (8) years, beginning with the current update.

Staff Recommendation:  Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution recommending acceptance of the Final EIR Addendum, adoption of the 2014 Housing Element and amendments to the Safety Element of the General Plan.

Staff Contact: Larry Florin, Director of Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs, (707) 253-4621 or larry.florin@countyofnapa.org; Charlene Gallina, Supervising Planner, (707) 299-1355 or charlene.gallina@countyofnapa.org

Supporting Documents
A Final Draft Resolution ( Adobe PDF Document - 96 kb )
B Addendum to the Napa County Housing Element Update EIR ( Adobe PDF Document - 607 kb )
C 2009 Housing Element Final EIR (Cover Sheet) ( Adobe PDF Document - 272 kb )
D Draft Final Housing Needs Assessment ( Adobe PDF Document - 984 kb )
E Draft Final Housing Element ( Adobe PDF Document - 1147 kb )
F Proposed Revisions to Safety Element - Fire & Flooding Hazards ( Adobe PDF Document - 353 kb )
G Wildland Fire Background Information ( Adobe PDF Document - 7154 kb )

9B

HALL WINERY DISTILLERY BUILDING DEMOLITION / HALL ST. HELENA WINERY, LLC & HALL HIGHWAY 29 WINERY, LLC - USE PERMIT MODIFICATION (P13-00233)

CEQA Status:
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Prepared. A Draft EIR was prepared and a public hearing was held on the Draft EIR during the 45 day public comment and review period. Written responses to comments received during the public review period have been incorporated into a Final EIR consisting of the Draft EIR, public and agency comments, responses to comments, and required clarifications and changes to the text of the Draft EIR. The Planning Commission will consider approval or denial of the project following certification of the Final EIR.

Request:
Approval of a request to modify Use Permit Modification No. P13-00233 to allow; a) demolition of the 1,752 sq. ft. Distillery Building; b) construction of a 3-4 foot high wall constructed of materials from the Distillery Building behind or as a back drop to a bench; c) construction of an historic marker; and d) new landscaping in the area of the Distillery Building.  The project site consists of approximately 33.2 acres of land currently occupied by the Hall Winery complex located on the west side of State Route 29 between Lewelling Lane and Inglewood Avenue within the unincorporated portion of Napa County. 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena, 94574. APN’s 027-120-061 & 062 (SFAP).

Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission certify the Final Environmental Impact Report; adopt CEQA findings and an MMRP; and approve the project with conditions of approval.

Staff Contact: Sean Trippi, 707-299-1338 or sean.trippi@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: Mike Reynolds, 707-967-2621 mreynolds@hallwines.com 

Supporting Documents
A Reso Certifyng EIR ( Microsoft Word Document - 38 kb )
B Reso CEQA FF ( Microsoft Word Document - 78 kb )
C Final EIR ( Adobe PDF Document - 416 kb )
D Draft EIR Comment Letters ( Adobe PDF Document - 3949 kb )
E Applicant Alternatives Feasibility Reponse ( Adobe PDF Document - 2425 kb )
F Applicant Project Benefits ( Adobe PDF Document - 463 kb )
G Application Materials ( Adobe PDF Document - 1222 kb )

9C

THE SHED/COUNTY STORE & BBQ (AKA THE PUMPKIN PATCH DELI)/WILLIAM K. WILCOXSON - USE PERMIT APPLICATION, #P14-00110

CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

Request: Approval of Use Permit P14-00110 to allow the following: Phased improvements to an existing commercial development consisting of a 5,280 sq. ft. market (Stanly Lane Marketplace), seasonal pumpkin patch, seasonal Christmas tree lot, 59-space parking lot, two business signs, and a 5,280 sq. ft. cold storage building as indicated: Phase 1, (a) Add a delicatessen with prep-kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor barbecue, and wine tasting bar within the existing 5,280 sq. ft. "Market Place" structure; (b) Install freestanding shade covers over the outdoor barbecue and picnic area; (c) Employ a maximum 11-24 employees; and Phase 2, (a) Expand the existing wastewater system; and, (b) Expand the 5,280 "cold storage building" to add one (1) 80± sq. ft. unisex restroom. The project is located on a 4.2-acre parcel on the south side of Golden Gate Drive, the west side of Stanly Lane, north of its intersection with State Highway 12/121 within the Agricultural Watershed:Agricultural Produce Stand (AW:PS) Zoning District, 3100 Golden Gate Dr., Napa, CA 94558; APN: 047-230-034.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit, as conditioned.

Staff Contact: Wyntress Balcher; (707) 299-1351; wyntress.balcher@countyofnapa.org

Applicant Contact: William K. Wilcoxson; (707) 225-5082; wilcoxsonbill@gmail.com

Supporting Documents
A EXHIBIT A - FINDINGS ( Adobe PDF Document - 26 kb )
B EXHIBIT B - CONDITIONS ( Adobe PDF Document - 37 kb )
C DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS ( Adobe PDF Document - 600 kb )
D NEGATIVE DECLARATION ( Microsoft Word Document - 104 kb )
E APPLICATION PACKAGE ( Adobe PDF Document - 2464 kb )
F MEASURE Z - ORD 96-3 ( Adobe PDF Document - 278 kb )
G MEASURE K - ORD 08-01 ( Adobe PDF Document - 313 kb )
H Board of Supervisor Measure K Section 9111 Report ( Adobe PDF Document - 1182 kb )
I GRAPHICS ( Adobe PDF Document - 2353 kb )

10A

NAPA REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC. / NAPA PIPE PROJECT - APN's: 046-400-030 & 046-412-005, 1025 Kaiser Road, Napa

CEQA Status
: No action is requested and CEQA does not apply.

Request: The Napa County Planning Commission is holding a meeting to receive a presentation regarding the Development Plan prepared for the Napa Pipe site. The General Plan and Zoning for the Napa Pipe property approved by the Board of Supervisors in June 2013 requires that all development within the Napa Pipe Zoning District be in accordance with an approved Development Plan. The Development Plan will guide development of the property. 

Staff Recommendation: No action required. Presentation and discussion regarding Development Plan for the Napa Pipe site.

Staff contact: Larry Florin 253-4621 or larry.florin@countyofnapa.org  or Sean Trippi, 299-1353 or sean.trippi@countyofnapa.org

(THIS ITEM IS SET TO BE DISCUSSED AT 1:00 P.M.)