Wise Montagna LLC Track I Vineyard Replant Erosion Control Plan #P24-00036-ECPA
Summary
SCH Number
2024100417
Public Agency
Napa County
Document Title
Wise Montagna LLC Track I Vineyard Replant Erosion Control Plan #P24-00036-ECPA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/10/2024
Document Description
Earthmoving associated with redevelopment and replanting of approximately 13.5 gross acres of existing vineyard, as well as the removal of approximately 1.6 acres of vineyard planted outside of approved #98210-ECPA boundaries and on slopes over 30% and restoration of that area with native vegetation (pursuant to the Oak Woodland Restoration Plan prepared by WRA, Inc., June 2024), as well as installation and maintenance of erosion control measures. The project also includes the development of approximately two (2.0) acres of new vineyard within the boundaries of the previously-approved but yet undeveloped area of #98210-ECPA. The total disturbed area associated with this erosion control plan is approximately 20.4 acres; following removal of 1.6 acres of existing vineyard and subsequent restoration of oak woodland habitat, the project would result in 18.8 gross acres and 15.5 net planted acres of vineyard on mild to steeply sloping agricultural land (slopes ranging from 8% to 26%) on the project parcel.
Contact Information
Name
Pamela Arifian
Agency Name
County of Napa
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Napa
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Long Ranch Road
Zip
94574
Total Acres
47.1
Parcel #
030-220-048
State Highways
CA-128
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Conn Creek, Lake Hennessey
Township
7N
Range
5W
Section
12
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
The project is located in the Lake Hennessey and Vinehill Creek drainages, approximately 1.7 miles south of the intersection of Long Ranch Road and Sage Canyon Road.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301 and Appendix B of Napa County's Local Procedures for Implementing CEQA, Sections 15308, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Project is the grading, earthmoving activities, installation of erosion control measures associated with the removal and replanting of 13.5 acres of existing vineyard (developed under #98210-ECPA, and including approximately 1.9 acres of existing vineyard developed without benefit of a permit). Replant project area is within footprint of existing vineyard and involves no expansion of use, and there would be no increase in sediment delivered from site. The new vineyard development (approximately 2.0 acres) was previously approved under #98210-ECPA and therefore legally entitled and not subject to CEQA review; however, conditions of approval would require preconstruction surveys and avoidance measures as appropriate for sensitive status and migratory birds and bats. The groundwater demand from the entire project associated with #P24-00036-ECPA would not exceed the groundwater entitled under #98210-ECPA. The project also involves removal of vineyard planted without benefit of a permit on steep slopes (including over 1 contiguous acre on slopes over 30%) and restoration of native habitat with restoration plan, which would result in consistency with Napa County Conservation Regulations related to development on steep (over 30%) slopes and would restore native vegetation that would support local wildlife. The area to be disturbed is not situated on a recognized hazardous waste site or in a biologically sensitive area and would not exacerbate any known landslide. This replant of existing vineyard developed will not adversely affect cultural or scenic resources, or substantially interfere with the movement of wildlife. In addition, it will not contribute to increases in local off-site stream flows or sediment levels, reductions in groundwater recharge, groundwater levels, or available wildlife habitat, or changes in other environmental parameters. Finally, there are no unusual circumstances associated with this replant that would cause it to have a significant effect on the environment (see project file in the office of the Napa County Planning Building & Environmental Services Department for the documentation supporting these conclusions).
County Clerk
Napa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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