SCH Number 2022030238

Project Info

Title

House Family Vineyards

Description

House Family Vineyards (applicant) is requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a winery at their property located at the end of Old Oak Way. The proposed project also consists of the construction of a new subterranean wine cave and secondary access road, and modifications to an existing dirt road to make it a fire access road and an existing tasting deck (i.e., tasting deck, restrooms and office), as well as an open space easement exchange. The proposed winery operations include public wine tastings (no appointment needed) and private wine tasting and events (by appointment only). In addition to the conditional use permit for the winery operations, the proposed project would require a tree removal permit, as well as geotechnical clearance and building permits for the subterranean wine cave and building permit for the tasting deck. The objectives of the proposed project are to: 1. Obtain permits to modify existing structures and facilities to comply with City zoning regulations and building codes and obtain a CUP for winery operations at the project site and host public and private wine tastings as well as private events. 2. Operate winery operations with public and private tastings, and private special events of various sizes at the project site. 3. Operate the winery with minimal disturbances to neighbors and its natural setting. 4. Provide a place where guests can enjoy the natural setting and views of the City. 5. Construct a subterranean wine cave to store wine at the project site. 6. Exchange 6,050 square feet of open space where the tasting deck and open seating area were constructed within the open space easement, for a new of 15,129 square foot open space easement adjacent to the existing open space easement. In addition, a vineyard of 11,244 square feet that was installed within the existing open space easement would be removed and replaced with native vegetation. 7. Support the City’s economic goals and opportunities by expanding visitor destination venues within the City.

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