Black Forest Vineyard # P09-00243-UP and #P09-00385-ECPA

Document Description: A proposed +/-14.2 acre vineyard (#P09-00385-ECPA) and Use Permit Exception (#P09-00343-UP) to reduce the stream setbacks required pursuant to Chapter 19.108.025 of the Napa County Code (Conservation Regulations - Stream setbacks) of 85 feet and 105 feet down to between 61 and 42 feet for the retention of ~ +/-0.44-acres (+/-19,710 sq ft) to +/-0.5 acres (+/-21,780 square feet) of existing vineyard located within required stream setbacks, and subsequent vineyard operation and maintenance. The site plan designation development on topography that ranges from gently to steeply sloping lands (typical slopes from 5% to 25%), at elevations between ~ 390 and 490 feet above mean sea level.

Contact Information: Donald Barella
Napa County Conservation, Development & Planning Department
1195 Third Street, Room 210
Napa, CA 94559-3092
(707) 299-1338

Review Period Start: 12/30/2010
Review Period End: 1/28/2011
Development Type: Other (Agricultural development of +/-14.2 acre vineyard)
Local Action: Other Action Use Permit Other Action: Erosion Control Plan
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Wildlife Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Traffic/Circulation Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Septic System Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Drainage/Absorption Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3 Cal Fire Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 California Department of Parks and Recreation Caltrans, District 4 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Resources Agency