TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian D. Bordona - Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Sean Trippi - Supervising Planner
SUBJECT: FCS International, Inc. Professional Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260347B with FCS International, Inc. dba FirstCarbon Solutions for a maximum compensation of $159,460 and a term through June 30, 2027 to conduct an Environmental Impact Report, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed E & P Technology Way - Buildings A & B. (Fiscal Impact: $159,460; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On August 30, 2022, Dennis Paulley, E & P Properties, Inc. ("Applicant"), filed Use Permit Applications to construct an approximately 143,312 square foot winery (P22-00307-UP) and an approximately 66,915 square foot speculative warehouse/distribution building (P22-00308-UP). The winery is proposed on a 13.2-acre property, and the speculative warehouse/distribution building is proposed on two lots totaling 6.87 acres which would be combined prior to construction. The project sites are located between Technology Way and Sheehy Creek, east of Morris Court within the boundaries of the Napa Valley Business Park Specific Plan in unincorporated Napa County, California. (Assessor's Parcel No. 057-250-030, -031 & -032)
On November 19, 2024, a lengthy comment letter was submitted on behalf of the Napa-Solano Residents for Responsible Development, represented by Tara C. Renifo of Adams, Broadwell, Joseph & Cardozo. The letter raised concerns about the adequacy of the proposed environmental document. Comment letters were also received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, dated November 15, 2024, and Water Audit California, dated November 19, 2024. On November 20, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. After considering the public comments received, the item was continued to a date uncertain to allow...
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