Napa County

CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

JANUARY 21, 2004

 

COMMISSION MEMBERS

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

CHAIRPERSON

VICE-CHAIRPERSON

COMMISSIONER

David Graves

John Dickson

Terry Scott

Bob Fiddaman

Jim King

 

SECRETARY-DIRECTOR

Charles Wilson

 

The Commission welcomes you to its meeting which is regularly scheduled the first and third Wednesday of the month.  The Commission meets at 1195 Third Street, Suite 305, Napa.  The following information is provided to ensure your understanding and participation in the Commission's meeting and decision making process.  Your comments and participation in the meeting are invited and would be welcomed. It is our desire to give everyone an opportunity to speak and be heard in a timely manner and within an atmosphere of respect and diplomacy.  These procedures are meant to foster an atmosphere of respect.

 

Assistive listening devices are available for the hearing impaired from the office of the Clerk of the Board.  If an ASL interpreter or any other special arrangement is required, please provide the Clerk of the Board with 24-hour notice by calling 253-6088 TDD.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

            Agenda items that do not have a specified hearing time listed on the agenda may be heard at any time during the meeting at the discretion of the Commission.  Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered at the beginning of the meeting.  Items that generate a large turnout of interested citizens at a Commission meeting may be heard early in the meeting as an accommodation to the public.

 

ITEMS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY:

These Items identified with a symbol (ž) on the agenda are regular items which are recommended for approval or continuance by staff with the applicant's consent concerning conditions of approval, when the applicant has signed any required project revision statement and when no member of the Commission or public indicates a desire to comment or ask questions about the item.  These items regardless of their agenda assigned number will be acted upon by the Commission in one motion at the beginning of the meeting.

 

            Applicants having items so listed need not speak unless they disagree with the staff recommendation or wish to comment.  If an Item requires discussion, it will be heard in the numerical order listed on the agenda.

 

If you arrive after the meeting has started and have any question concerning whether or not an agenda item has already been heard by the Commission, please check with the Secretary of the Commission.


 

 

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK CONCERNING AN AGENDA ITEM:

            If you wish to speak on an item on the Agenda and under discussion by the Commission, you may do so upon receiving recognition from the Chairperson.  After being recognized by the Chairperson, please step to one of the microphones and state your name and address and make your presentation. No comment or testimony shall be shouted from the audience. All comments are to be directed to the Commission, including inquiries requiring staff response.

 

CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY:

            When speaking on an item, try to limit comments and testimony to 5 minutes. If there is a controversial item with many speakers from the public, the Chairperson may set exact time limits to allow everyone time to be heard. For Public hearing items “applicants” are allowed 10 minutes to speak to make their formal presentation of their project and will be given the opportunity to rebut all other testimony.

 

            Written testimony should be limited; any lengthy reports or materials submitted may result in the Commission, upon consideration, continuing the item to a subsequent meeting.

 

            When speaking, please keep to the topic at hand and try not to repeat comments. This is to allow all projects on the agenda to be heard and to allow everyone present time to speak.

 

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

            Copies of all staff reports and recommendations to be considered by the Commission are usually available at the Planning Department Offices on the Friday preceding the meeting and at the meeting.  Individual copies of staff reports and recommendations are placed on the table located inside the meeting room door.  The red binder, placed on the table, contains copies of all reports.  If you are unable to obtain a copy of the report(s) you are interested in or cannot locate the red binder, please contact the Commission Secretary.  The secretary is seated on the right hand side in the front of the room.           

 

Items that are shaded, will be heard together.

 

APPEAL PROCEDURE:

            If you do not agree with the Commission's decision or the conditions that may have been imposed by the Commission in approving an agenda item, you may appeal the Commission's action to the Napa County Board of Supervisors.  Appeal must be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of the Commission's action.  Appeals may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing relating to the agenda item or to written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at or prior to the public hearing.

 

            For additional information concerning the County's Ordinance requirements for filing an appeal or to obtain the required forms to file an appeal, please stop at the front counter in the County Executive Office/Clerk of the Board, 1195 Third Street, Suite 310 in Napa.  If you have any question concerning the appeals procedure, please call (707) 253‑4580 and request assistance.                     


CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT and

 

 
PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

 

JANUARY 21, 2004

 

9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

1195 THIRD STREET, SUITE 305, NAPA

 

COMMISSION MEMBERS

COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRPERSON
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
COMMISSIONER

David Graves

John Dickson

Terry Scott

Bob Fiddaman

Jim King

 

SECRETARY-DIRECTOR

Charles Wilson

 

1.                                    CALL TO ORDER

2.                                    ROLL CALL

3.                                    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.                                    CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (10 minutes)

The Commission invites Citizen comments and recommendations concerning current problems and future prospects of a planning nature which are within the jurisdiction of the Conservation, Development & Planning Commission.  Anyone who wishes to speak to the Commission on such a matter, if it is not on the agenda, may do so at this time.  The Commission may not be able to take action on any such presentation. Commission action or non-action will be based on the specifics of the individual presentation.

5.                                    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.                                    AGENDA REVIEW

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED
AND APPROVED, DENIED OR CONTINUED

Public Hearings:

7.                                    ITEMS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY - item ž 8, 9 and 17

Items marked with a ž will be acted upon by the Commission on one motion at the beginning of the public hearings, regardless of their numbered position on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak to any items so listed should indicate so during this time.

8.                  ž    ADOPTION OF FINAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 2004

9.                  ž   PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA amending chapters 13.15, 15.08, 18.124 and 18.128 of the Napa County Code relating to regulation of groundwater including requirements of hook-up and/or usage of public water/recycled water when available.

CEQA STATUS:  Categorically Exempt, Class 8 (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308), Action taken by a regulatory agency for the protection of the environment.  (Continued from November 19, December 03, 2003, January 07, 2004, and to be continued to March 17, 2004)         CS(E.Man)

            ITEMS 10 AND 11 WILL BE HEARD TOGETHER

10.                               ROBERT W. LONG / LONG FAMILY PARTNER LTD. / TWO ROCK WINERY – VIEWSHED REQUEST #03176-VIEW                                                                              
CEQA STATUS
:  See Item # 11.                                                                                          
REQUEST:
  Review and approval under the Viewshed Protection Program to construct a 25,000 square foot winery with an outdoor covered crush pad on a major ridgeline as defined in 18.106.020 located on a 46.66 acre parcel on a private road on the south side of Sage Canyon Road, approximately 2.3 miles southwest of the its intersection with Sage Canyon Road within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel # APN 030-220-026).  (Continued from October 15, December 17, 2003, and January 07, 2004)                                                            HMc

11.                               ROBERT W. LONG / LONG FAMILY PARTNER LTD. / TWO ROCK WINERY – USE PERMIT REQUEST #02157-UP                                                                                
CEQA STATUS
:  Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas: aesthetics, hydrology & water quality, noise and transportation/traffic.
REQUEST:  Approval of a Use Permit to establish a new 50,000-gallon per year winery with: (1) a 4,000 square foot building for fermentation and bottling, crusher and press; a 2,400 square foot accessory building for office areas, wine laboratory and storage; and 18,600 square feet of existing caves for barrel storage and marketing activities for a winery totaling 25,000 square feet; (2) a 550 square foot covered crush pad area; (3) custom crushing activities (crushing, fermentation, barrel aging and bottling) for up to five custom producers utilizing 60% (30,000 gallons per year) of the total approved winery production capacity; (4) two full-time employees with two additional part-time employees during crush and bottling; (5) seven parking spaces; (6) tours and tasting by appointment only with a maximum of six people daily and an average of 15 per week; (7) a marketing plan with ten wine trade events per year with an average of 40 people; two auction related events per year with a maximum of 150 persons; three Vintage release events for a maximum of 100 persons (no events shall occur at the same time); (8) catered events for custom crush not to exceed six events per year with a maximum of 40 person per event; (9) septic and leach field improvements; and (10) improvements to the existing access road from the private driveways intersection with the private access road to the winery development areas.  The project is located on a 46.66 acre parcel on a private road on the south side of Sage Canyon Road, approximately 2.3 miles southwest of the its intersection with Sage Canyon Road within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel # APN 030-220-026)  (Continued from October 15, December 17, 2003 and, January 07, 2004)                                                                                HMc

 

            ITEMS 12 AND 13 WILL BE HEARD TOGETHER

 

12.                               PAUL AND SUSAN FRANK CO-TRUST / GEMSTONE WINERY - VARIANCE REQUEST #03375-VAR                                                                                                      
CEQA STATUS: 
See item  #13.                                                                                        
REQUEST: Approval of a Variance to allow the use of an existing wood frame building for a winery that encroaches 450 feet into the required 600 foot winery setback from Silverado Trail, located on two parcels totaling 17.26 acres on the west side of Silverado Trail approximately 2,500 feet north of Yountville Cross Road within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district. (Assessor’s Parcels #031-170-016 SFAP and 017 SFAP) 7153 Silverado Trail, Napa.                                                      NJ

13.                               PAUL AND SUSAN FRANK CO-TRUST / GEMSTONE WINERY - USE PERMIT REQUEST #03374-UP                                                                                                         
CEQA STATUS:  Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the proposed Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have no potentially significant environmental impacts.                                                                                                          
REQUEST: Approval of a Use Permit to establish a new 10,000 gallon-per year winery that includes:  1) the use of a 1,224 square foot existing wood frame building for a winery totaling 1,224 square feet; 2) the addition of a 720 square foot covered crush pad; 3) two part-time employees; 4) eight parking spaces; 5) a marketing plan with two private promotional tastings and meals per year with a maximum of 25 people per event and one private harvest event per year that could include barrel tasting, social events, meals and musical programs with a maximum of 50 people; and, 6) construction of a special design sewage system requiring a permit.  No tours/tasting or retail sales are proposed.  The project is located on two parcels totaling 17.26 acres on the west side of Silverado Trail approximately 2,500 feet north of Yountville Cross Road within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district (Assessor’s Parcels #031-170-016 SFAP and 017 SFAP) 7153 Silverado Trail, Napa.                                                                                                                                   NJ


 

            ITEMS 14 AND 15 WILL BE HEARD TOGETHER

14.                               ROBERT S. WALKER / BRENT AND JOAN DAVIES – USE PERMIT REQUEST #03405-UP                                                                                                                              
CEQA STATUS:  See Item # 15.                                                                                         
REQUEST:  Approval of a Use Permit exception to the Napa County Conservation Regulations to construct the following on slopes greater than 30%:  a residence with three separate living areas totaling 3,462 square feet and consisting of: a 1,173 square foot main living area with a 609 square foot garage, a 490 square foot master bedroom and a 833 square foot two bedroom guest area with 357 square feet of storage; and, a pool, a 192 square foot pool house, a water tank and driveway located on a 23.09 acre parcel on the east side of a private driveway approximately 1,200 feet north of the terminus of Pickett Road within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel #018-050-061).                                                                 NB

15.                               ROBERT S. WALKER / BRENT AND JOAN DAVIES – VIEWSHED REQUEST #03404-VIEW                                                                                                                         
CEQA STATUS:
Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas:  aesthetics, geology & soils.                                                                      
REQUEST:  Review and approval under the Viewshed Protection Program to construct a residence with 3 separate living areas totaling 3,462 square feet and consisting of: a 1,173 square foot main living area with a 609 square foot garage, a 490 square foot master bedroom and a 833 square foot two bedroom guest area with 357 square feet of storage; and, a pool, a 192 square foot pool house, a water tank, and driveway situated more than 25 vertical feet below a major and minor ridge line as defined in 18.106.020 of the Napa County Code but on slopes over 15% located on a 23.09 acre parcel on the east side of a private driveway approximately 1,200 feet north of the terminus of Pickett Road within an AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel #018-050-061).                                                                 NB

16.                               STEPHEN LAGIER AND CAROLE MEREDITH / LAGIER MEREDITH VINEYARDS WINERY – USE PERMIT REQUEST #03421-UP                                  
CEQA STATUS:  Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the proposed Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have no potentially significant environmental impacts.                                                                                                          
REQUEST:  Approval of a Use Permit to establish a new 5,000 gallons per year winery with:  1) a 2,500 square foot winery production area and a 350 square foot office (both located in a residence) and 2,860 square feet of caves for a winery totaling 5,710 square feet; 2) one full-time employee; 3) five parking spaces; 4) Tours and Tasting by appointment only with four visitors per day, and a maximum of 20 visitors per week; and 5) construction of a special designed sewage system.  No work areas, custom crushing activities or marketing activities are proposed.  The project is located on a 84.30 acre parcel on the south side of Dry Creek Road off a private driveway approximately 3.3 miles northwest from its intersection with Orchard Avenue, within an AW (Agricultural
Watershed) zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel #034-100-018) 4967 Dry Creek Road, Napa.                                                                                 NB

17.             ž    WALSH VINEYARD MANAGEMENT / NAPA VALLEY GATEWAY LTD. - USE PERMIT REQUEST #03422-UP                                                                                         
CEQA STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas:  traffic, light and glare.                                                                                
REQUEST: Approval for a Use Permit to construct, in two phases, a new facility for vineyard management to include: 1) an administration building totaling 7,872 square feet, one equipment storage building totaling 15,154 square feet, one maintenance building totaling 15,208 square feet and 55 total parking spaces in Phase I; and, 2) a second storage building totaling 13,824 square feet in Phase II, located on a 5.6 acre parcel at the western terminus of Sheehy Court within an IP:AC (Industrial Park: Airport Compatibility) combination zoning district.  (Assessor’s Parcel #057-250-019).  (To be continued to February 04, 2004)                                                                            NJ

 

            ITEMS 18 AND 19 WILL BE HEARD TOGETHER

18.                               PROPOSED ORDINANCE #04001-ORD updating and making technical changes to Section 18.10.020; Sections 18.40.020, 18.40.060, 18.40.110, 18.40.170, 18.40.240, and 18.40.250; Sections 18.44.080, 18.44.090, 18.44.120, 18.44.170 and adding Section 18.44.210; Chapter 18.80.; Section 18.104.010; Section 18.110.030; and Section 18.116.045 of the Napa County Code relating to: a) updating for consistency with the Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; b) establishment of a process for modification to site development standards; c) miscellaneous technical corrections; and, d) updating signage regulations.                                                             
CEQA STATUS:  Categorically Exempt, Class 5 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303), Minor alterations to land use limitations.                                                                       JMc

19.                               PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT #SPAMD 0101 updating and making technical changes to the 1986 Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan relating to: a) updating for consistency with the Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; b) establishment of a process for modification to site development standards; c) miscellaneous technical corrections; and, d) updating signage regulations.  The Airport Specific Plan regulations pertain to lands within the County of Napa generally located south the intersection of State Routes 29 and 221, west of Kelly Road, east of the Napa River, and north of Green Island Road within the IP:AC (Industrial Park: Airport Compatibility Combination District), the GI:AC (General Industrial: Airport Compatibility Combination District), AV:AC (Airport: Airport Compatibility Combination District), and the I:AC (Industrial: Airport Compatibility Combination District).                                                                                                                                    
CEQA STATUS:  Categorically Exempt, Class 5 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303), Minor alterations to land use limitations.                                                                       JMc

 

 

Other Business:  (The following matters, unless otherwise noted, may be heard at any time during the meeting at the discretion of the Chairperson).

20.                               CITY REFERRALS:  None

21.                               DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2004 MEETING WITH BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

22.                               COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

23.                               DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' ACTIONS

24.                               UPDATE ON BISHOP/BIGHORN AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS

25.                               ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2003

26.                               FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

·              COMPLIANCE REVIEWS (#02339-UP, FEBRUARY 04, 2004)

(#02362-MOD, MARCH 17, 2004) (#02082-UP, 1 YEAR AFTER OPENING) HOUSING ELEMENT

 

27.                               ADJOURNMENT

 

 

                                       COMMISSION CALENDAR

 

JANUARY 27, 2004                    !Special Meeting of the Commission                            10:00 AM

and the Board of Supervisors

 

FEBRUARY 04, 2004                !Regular Commission Meeting and                                 9:00 AM

                                                           Airport Land Use Commission Meeting

 

FEBRUARY 18, 2004                !Regular Commission Meeting                                         9:00 AM

 

MARCH 03, 2004                       !Regular Commission Meeting                                         9:00 AM

(Election of Officers)

 

MARCH 17, 2004                       !Regular Commission Meeting                                         9:00 AM