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GIRARD WINERY USE PERMIT #P14-00053-UP
CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP). According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas: Transportation/Traffic. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Approval of a Use Permit to establish a new winery as follows: 1) 200,000 gallons per year production capacity; 2) Construction of new winery building, totaling 32,771 sq.ft. in area, to include: 28,955 sq.ft. production area (crush area, fermentation and barrel storage, restrooms); 3,816 sq.ft of accessory use area (offices, tasting rooms, retail storage, catered food prep area, and visitor restrooms), maximum height 35 ft. with 45 ft. tall cupolas; a 2,628 sq. ft. veranda; and a 2,871 sq. ft. covered work area; 3) Hosted daily tours and tastings for wine trade personnel and consumers by appointment only for a maximum of 75 persons per weekday (Monday-Friday); maximum of 90 persons per weekend day (Saturday-Sunday); 4) Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (production hours, except during harvest) and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (visitation hours), 7-days a week; 5) Employment of more than 25 employees: 11 employees (8 full time; 3 part-time) non harvest; maximum 19 additional employees (12 full time and 7 part time) during harvest; 6) Employee hours: production, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; hospitality/ tasting room, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM; administration, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 7) Construction of twenty-two (22) parking spaces; 8) Installation of landscaping, entry gate and a winery sign; 9) Establish a Marketing Program as follows: a) Four (4) events per year with a maximum of 75 guests; b) Four (4) events per year with a maximum of 200 guests; c) One (1) Harvest event per year with a maximum of 500 guests;d) All food to be catered utilizing a ±184 sq. ft. small prep/staging area; 10) On-premise consumption of wines produced on site within the tasting room and in the landscaped winery gardens in accordance with AB 2004; 11) Construct new 24” wide winery access driveway from Dunaweal Lane to the winery; 12) Construction of additional piping and service connections to the existing water system with an update to the existing Transient Non-Community Water System contract to include Girard Winery; 13) Installation of on-site sanitary disposal improvements and installation of new connections into the existing on-site winery waste water ponds serving Clos Pegase Winery (APN:020-150-012); and, 14) Installation of 30’ diameter, 25,000 gallon water storage tank. The project is located on a 26.53 acre parcel at 1077 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, on the east side of Dunaweal Lane, approximately 1,000 feet south of its intersection with Silverado Trail, within the AP (Agricultural Preserve) Zoning District; APN: 020-150-017
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit, as conditioned.
Staff Contact: Wyntress Balcher, Planner II (707) 299-1351; wyntress.balcher@countyofnapa.org
Applicant Contact: Heather McCollister, (707) 287-5999; bhmccolli@sbcglobal.net
ITEM CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2014.
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LARKMEAD VINEYARDS - USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION #P14-00158
CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, a potentially significant environmental impact in the following area: Transportation/Traffic. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Approval to modify Use Permits #P04-00204, P05-0247-MOD, and #P12-00105-MOD to: a) Increase annual production capacity from 36,000 to 75,000 gallons per year; b) Increase tours and tasting and retail sales, by appointment only, from 40 persons per day to a maximum 100 per day weekdays and maximum 150 per day weekends, for a total maximum 800 per week; c) Expand the visitation hours from 10:00 AM-4:30 PM to 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; d) Modify the existing Marketing Plan (currently five events: 25-120 persons) to include: a total of four (4) private wine and food tasting events per month, for a maximum 25 persons; a total of two (2) wine and food tasting events per year for a maximum 120 persons; and one (1) wine and food tasting event per year for a maximum 300 persons; e) Increase employment from 10 to 10–25 employees: (eight (8) full-time and maximum three (3) part-time listed in application); f) Construct an additional 10 public parking spaces for a total of 25 on-site parking spaces; and, g) Expand the existing sanitary and process waste water systems. The project is located on a 17.85 acre parcel on the west side of Larkmead Lane, approximately .4 miles north of its intersection with the State Highway 29 intersection, and approximately 1 mile south of its intersection with the Silverado Trail, within the Agricultural Preserve (AP) Zoning District. 1100 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA, 94515; APN: 020-240-001.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit Major Modification, as conditioned.
Staff Contact: Wyntress Balcher, Planner II, (707) 299-1351; wyntress.balcher@countyofnapa.org
Applicant Contact: Beth Painter, (707) 287-9089, beth@bpnapa.com
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