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P&M VINEYARDS HOLDINGS LLC / THE WINERY AT MOUNT VEEDER/ USE PERMIT APPLICATION #P22-00248-UP, EXCEPTION TO THE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS #P25-00088-UP AND EXCEPTION TO THE NAPA COUNTY ROADS AND STREET STANDARDS CEQA STATUS: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Reporting Program (MMRP). According to the proposed Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation of mitigation measures. Mitigation measures are proposed for the following area: Biological Resources. In accordance with Section 15105(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Napa County submitted the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration to the State Clearinghouse for a 30-day review period beginning May 1, 2025, and running through June 2, 2025 (State Clearinghouse No. SCH 2025041466) https://ceqasubmit.opr.ca.gov/. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. REQUEST: The request is to establish a new 25,000 gallon winery, including the construction of a new cave and hospitality facility with production and accessory uses, associated tours and tastings by appointment only, establishment of a marketing program, replacement of an existing bridge stream crossing and driveway improvements, removal and replacement of woodland habitat in conformance with the Conservation Regulations, a request for an Exception to the Conservation Regulations in the form of a Use Permit for a stream setback encroachment and a slope greater than 30 percent, and Request for Exception to the Napa County Roads and Street Standards. The project is located on a 114.87 acre parcel within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) zoning district and designated Agriculture, Watershed and Open Space (AWOS) in the General Plan at 1300 Mt Veeder Road, Napa (APN 034-230-029). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration/MMRP and approve an Exception to the Conservation Regulations, an Exception to the Napa County Roads and Street Standards (RSS), and a Winery Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions of approval. Staff Contact: Kelli Cahill, Planner III, (707) 265-2325 or kelli.cahill@countyofnapa.org Applicant Contact: Gavin Sharrocks, (707) 695-1837 or gavin@camboule.com
- Committee
- Planning Commission
- Requested by
- Planning, Building and Environmental Services
- Introduced
- May 5, 2025
- On agenda
- June 4, 2025
- Passed
- December 31, 2025