Board of Supervisors April 24, 2018 UPE16-0046 Bella Winery, Vineyards, and Wine Cave Presented by: Traci Tesconi Supervising Planner
Vicinity Map
General Plan Map
Zoning Map
Aerial Map of Project Site Project Site is one legal parcel of record bisected by W. Dry Creek Road. 100.89 acres in size 41 acres of existing vineyard
Existing Use Permit UPE99-0088 UPE99-0088 allows: 15,000 case winery Wine caves Public tasting Retail sales Harvest: 13 full time and 5 part time employees Non Harvest: 10 full time and 5 part time employees Participation in Industry- Wide Events
Overall Project Site Plan - Parcel is 100.89 acres. - Contains 41 acres of vineyard. - 15,000 case winery - Public tasting and retail sales - Winery building - Wine cave - Private on site well - On-site septic system for winery and domestic wastewater - On-Site Parking
UPE16-0046 Proposed Event Table
UPE16-0046 Studies Completed - Final Traffic Impact Study prepared by W-Trans. Reviewed and accepted by Public Works - Noise Study prepared by Bollard Sound Consultants. Reviewed and accepted by Env Health Specialist - Cultural Resource Study prepared by Origer & Associates
Ag Resource Policies and Zoning Code The proposal is consistent with LIA zoning and several AR Policies. One which states the primary use shall be ag production and related processing and visitor serving uses. The project s primary use will remain a agricultural production (vineyard) and agricultural processing (winery). The proposed agricultural promotional events, industry wide events, and food and wine pairing uses are consistent with the LIA zoning that allow for the sale and promotion of a local ag product. Consistent with AR Objectives 1.1. and 1.2, the request is intended to create and facilitate opportunities to promote and market an agricultural product grown and processed on the project site and from other Sonoma County vineyards. And, permit marketing of products grown or processed in Sonoma County in all areas designated for agriculture use.
Designated Parking Areas 100 spaces on site Parking Lots: A = 8 standard and 1 handicap space B = 45 spaces C = 25 spaces D = 20 spaces One handicap space by winery building
Roadway and Driveway Improvements Mitigations Include: Right of Way dedication Widening of the shoulder 5-feet or ROW width on the Northeasterly side of W. Dry Creek Rd Payment of Traffic Mitigation fees
New Road signs Mitigations Include: Road Narrows sign Directional Signs No Parking Anytime Signs on the easterly side of W Dry Creek Road
Outdoor Event Areas Six Ag Promotional Events and Industry wide events held at Lawn Area and in wine caves Luncheons held at Lawn area or up in vineyard Grove area Dinner held in wine cave
Outdoor Lawn Area
Noise Mitigations A sound meter used to keep a permanent log book to record noise level readings when outdoor music is used. Amplified music and sound is permitted outdoors with sound limiter installation. Amplified music shall end at 4:30 P.M. for both Agricultural Promotional Events and Industry wide events. The quieter, non-amplified musical instruments (such as piano, stringed instruments, woodwinds, flute, etc) are allowed outdoors when in compliance with the Noise Element of the Sonoma County General Plan. Limit on vineyard tours per hour. No idling of truck.
Existing Wineries within One Mile -Policy AR-5g Traffic: Study explains LOS would not be exceeded and with mitigation traffic conflicts will be reduced. All parking can be done on site. Water: Project well in Class 1 Water area Detrimental to Rural Character- Large parcel size. No new construction or existing bldings dedicated for events.
Staff Recommendation Recommend approval. Request is consistent with General Plan Policies in Ag Resource Element an LIA Zoning that allow agricultural promotional activities when directly related to agricultural production and processing. Potential environmental
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