TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison - Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Trevor Hawkes, Planner III - (707)253-4388
SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Services Associates, Inc., for Environmental Analysis of the Proposed Inn at the Abbey Project.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Environmental Services Associates, Inc. (ESA), for a maximum of $338,415 for the term August 24, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with an automatic rollover at the end of each fiscal year for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, for purposes of assisting to conduct an environmental analysis, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of the proposed Inn at the Abbey project.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 15, 2019, Geoff Scott, on behalf of Jackson Family Investments III, LLC (the Applicant), filed Use Permit Major Modification Application P19-00038-MOD requesting County zoning approval to redevelop 15.1 acres, covering six parcels, located at approximately the northeast and southeast corners of Lodi Lane and St. Helena Highway, in unincorporated Napa County. The proposed redevelopment consists of demolition of 3 existing structures, changes in use to existing structures, and construction of 6 structures for the operation of a 79-room hotel with restaurant, spa and retail tenant space. Approval of this Agreement will allow the County to retain ESA, an environmental consulting firm, for purposes of assisting the County in preparing an environmental impact report (EIR) that will identify potential effects on the environment that could occur as a result of the project. In accordance with County policy, the Applicant will be responsible for funding the full contract amount plus costs related to staff management of the consultant. The Applicant has submitted...
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