Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Chambers 1195 Third Street, Third Floor Napa, CA 94559

Agenda — 34 items

1. 1 How to Watch or Listen to the Napa County Planning Commission Meetings
2. 2 The Napa County Planning Commission will continue to meet pursuant to the annually adopted meeting calendar available at the following link: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/35930/2025-Planning-Commission-Meeting-Calendar?bidId= The Napa County Planning Commission realizes that not all County residents have the same ways to stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered. Remote Zoom participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the Zoom connection malfunctions for any reason, the Planning Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access. Please watch or listen to the Planning Commission meeting in one of the following ways:
3. 1. Attend in-person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1195 Third Street, Napa, Third Floor.
4. 2. Watch online at https://napa.legistar.com/calendar.aspx (click the "In Progress" link in the "Video" column).
5. 3. Watch on Zoom using the attendee link: https://countyofnapa.zoom.us/j/87621457786. Make sure the browser is up-to-date.
6. 4. Listen on Zoom by calling 1-669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 876-2145-7786).
7. 5. Watch on your TV - Napa Valley TV Channel 28.
8. 8 If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and wish to submit a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item, please do the following:
9. 1. Email your comment to meetingclerk@countyofnapa.org. Emails will not be read aloud but will still become part of the public record and shared with the Planning Commission.
10. 2. Use the Zoom attendee link: https://Countyofnapa.zoom.us/j/87621457786. Make sure the browser is up-to-date. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click "raise hand". Please limit your remarks to three minutes.
11. 3. Call the Zoom phone number: 1-669-900-6833. (Meeting ID: 876-2145-7786). When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, press *9 to raise hand. Please limit your remarks to three minutes. **Please note that phone numbers in their entirety will be visible online while speakers are speaking**
12. 12 For more information, please contact us via telephone at (707) 253-4417 or send an email to meetingclerk@countyofnapa.org ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION: ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA Please proceed to the podium when the matter is called and, after receiving recognition from the Chair, give your name and your comments or questions. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair or Commission, but is generally limited to three minutes. ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the discretion of the Chair. Comments should be brief and focused, and speakers should be respectful of one another who may have different opinions. Please remember this meeting is being recorded and broadcast on live television. The County will not tolerate profanity, hate speech, abusive language, or threats. Also, while public input is appreciated, the Brown Act prohibits the Commission from taking any action on matters raised during public comment that are not on the agenda.
13. 1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:09
14. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:41
15. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ▶ jump to 3:05
16. 16 The Commission invites Citizen comments and recommendations concerning current issues and future prospects of a planning nature which are within the jurisdiction of the 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.
17. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 5:03
18. 18 The Clerk of the Commission request approval of Minutes for the meeting held on: March 19, 2025. (All Commissioners present) ▶ jump to 5:06
19. 5. AGENDA REVIEW ▶ jump to 5:35
20. 6. DISCLOSURES ▶ jump to 6:43
21. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ▶ jump to 6:48
22. A. DARIO SATTUI / CASTELLO DI AMOROSA / USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION #P19-00459-MOD CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of Categorical Exemptions, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11. Article 19 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines) establishes a list of classes of projects that are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Based on the proposed project as described below, the project meets the criteria for eligibility as Categorically Exempt from CEQA. The project will not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, has no cumulative impact, there is no reasonable possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, will not result in damage to scenic resources, is not located on a list of hazardous waste sites, or cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. See Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”), Class 2 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”), Class 3 (“New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”), Class 4 (“Minor Alterations to Land”), and Class 11 (“Accessory Structures”) which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act at 14 CCR §15301, §15302, §15303, §15304, and §15311. The project is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Request: This application was processed under the County’s Code Compliance Program as described in Resolution No. 2018-164 adopted by the Napa County Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018. The proposal is to grant a modification to Use Permit No. U-278485 and subsequent modifications, to recognize and approve items that are out of compliance with permitted entitlements. Project components include an increase in the number of employees, daily visitation, marketing events, and conducting hospitality activities in portions of the winery building and cave previously approved for production uses. The application separately requests an increase in parking spaces, installation of a replacement well, and additional hospitality areas for marketing events. The Winery Parcel is located on an approximately 40-acre parcel at 4045 North St. Helena Highway. The parcel is within the AW (Agricultural Watershed) zoning district, with a General Plan designation AWOS (Agriculture, Watershed and Open Space). APN 020-390-012 (SFAP) and APN 020-230-001 (SFAP). Staff Recommendation: Find the Project Categorically Exempt from CEQA and approve Use Permit Modification P19-00459, as conditioned. Staff Contact: Emily Hedge, Planner III, (707) 259-8226 or emily.hedge@countyofnapa.org Applicant Contact: Dario Sattui, (707) 967-6260 or dario@castellowines.com Project Agent: Georg Salzner, (707) 967-6261, georg@castellodiamorosa.com Applicant Representative: Scott Greenwood-Meinert, (415) 772-5741. sgreenwood-meinert@coblentzlaw.com 25-535 ▶ jump to 6:49
23. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS ▶ jump to 113:35
24. A. Proposed Updates and Revisions to the Planning Commission’s Bylaws Request: Discussion, direction, and a possible vote regarding various updates and revisions to the Planning Commission’s Bylaws concerning applicant presentations, public testimony protocol, deadlines for submittal of materials to be considered by the Commission, non-substantive changes to correct outdated nomenclature, and additional changes to better align with the Board of Supervisors’ Policies for Conducting Business. The Commission’s final recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the proposed updates and revisions to the existing Planning Commission Bylaws. Staff Contact: Michael Parker, Planning Manager, michael.parker@countyofnapa.org and Charlene Gallina, Supervising Planner, charlene.gallina@countyofnapa.org 25-533 ▶ jump to 113:43
25. B. Conservation Regulations Presentation Request: Presentation and discussion on the Conservation Regulations Napa County Code (NCC) 18.108, including Use Permit Exceptions to the Conservation Regulations, as well as discussion of the Erosion Control Plan (ECPs) process. This item is for educational/informational purposes and is not intended as a forum to initiate changes to processing of applications. Staff Recommendation: Informational Item. No action is necessary. Staff Contact: Dana Morrison, Supervising Planner, (707) 253 - 4437) or dana.morrison@countyofnapa.org 25-510 ▶ jump to 137:11
26. 9. DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE REPORT ▶ jump to 165:59
27. 27 - DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR THE APRIL 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTIONS - OTHER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES - CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT - ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTIONS - OTHER PENDING PROJECTS' STATUS
28. 10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS ▶ jump to 170:29
29. 11. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 170:53
30. 30 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE ABOVE STATED MEETING WAS POSTED AT A LOCATION FREELY ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT THE NAPA COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, 1195 THIRD STREET, NAPA, CALIFORNIA ON 3/21/2025 BY 5:00 P.M. A HARDCOPY SIGNED VERSION OF THE CERTIFICATE IS ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE COMMISSION AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. ANGIE RAMIREZ VEGA (By e-signature) Angie Ramirez Vega, Clerk of the Commission
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