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PONDEROSA ONE, LLC / 80 CLEAR CREEK ROAD / VIEWSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION #P22-00182-VIEW & ROADS & STREET STANDARDS EXCEPTION CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and revised Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP). According to the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and revised MMRP, the proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation of mitigation measures proposed for the following areas: 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 September 23, 2025, and running through October 22, 2025 (State Clearinghouse No. SCH 2025091008) 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: A request for approval of a Viewshed Protection Program application on APN 027-310-032 for earthmoving activities, new construction and expansion of existing structures on slopes exceeding 15% and located on a minor ridgeline. The project consists of the construction of a 3,830 sq. ft. underground storage structure, a 6,240 sq. ft. tennis pavilion with an interior Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) adjacent to an existing tennis court and the expansion of an existing single-family residential structure consisting of 2,700 sq. ft. of underground spa and 4,350 sq. ft. of underground wine and art storage. The project also includes the development of a ground mounted solar panel array. The project footprint will require the removal of 10 native Oak trees and approximately 0.13 acres of tree canopy. Spoils from excavation to establish building foundations will be located at a disturbed area on APN 027-310-043. The applicant is also requesting an exception from the Napa County Road and Street Standards for five (5) driveway segments with longitudinal slopes between 18 - 20 percent along the centerline which exceed 300 feet in length and do not provide transition area of 10 percent or less for the 100 feet immediately preceding. The exception request is supported by the Napa County Engineering Division and Fire Marshal’s Office. No road work is required for the existing roadway to meet same overall practical effect if the exception is approved. The project site is located on an approximately 123-acre parcel approximately 0.65 miles north of the intersection of Dry Creek Road and Clear Creek Road. 80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville; APN 027-310-032 & APN 027-310-043. Staff Recommendations: Adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and revised MMRP prepared for the project and approve an Exception to the Road and Street Standards and Viewshed Protection Program Application No. P22-00182-VIEW, as conditioned. Staff Contact: Charlene Gallina, Supervising Planner, (707) 299-1355, or Charlene.gallina@countyofnapa.org Applicant Contact: Ponderosa One, LLC, 80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville; (650) 995-7463 or dts@dtsalazar.com Applicant Representative Contact: Demae Rubins, Principal Planner, Summit Engineering, Inc., (707) 527-0775 or demae@summit-sr.com
- Committee
- Planning Commission
- Requested by
- Planning, Building and Environmental Services
- Introduced
- February 13, 2026
- On agenda
- March 4, 2026