TO: NAPA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: Sean Trippi for David Morrison - Director
REPORT BY: Terri L. Abraham, Planner I - 299-1331
SUBJECT: Lake Berryessa Open Water Swims #P22-00046-E
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Lake Berryessa Open Water Swims / Temporary Event Application #P22-00046-E
CEQA Status: Pursuant to Napa County’s Local Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Sections 15022 and 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines issuance/approval of a temporary event license shall be conclusively presumed to be ministerially exempt from the requirements of CEQA and thus preparation of an environmental document is not required. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Application for Temporary Event License filed by Davis Aquatic Masters to hold, the 2022 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swims. The event will feature a half day- event, offering open water swimming races for members of U.S. Masters Swimming. The event is hosted by the Davis Aquatic Masters and will benefit the Napa County Land Trust. The event will be held on June 4, 2022, with approximately 400 people in attendance, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be located at Steele Canyon Campground, 1605 Steele Canyon Rd., Napa, CA. 94558, Assessor Parcel # 019-550-004-000.
Staff Recommendation: Find that the project is Ministerially Exempt from CEQA and approve the Temporary Event Application.
Staff Contact: Terri Abraham, Planner I, (707) 299-1331, or terri.abraham@countyofnapa.org
Applicant Contact : Kimberly Elsbach, (530-867-0684, e-mail kdelsbach@usdavis.edu
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Find that the project is Ministerially Exempt from the CEQA; and
2. Approve Temporary Event License P22-00046-E
Discussion:
Davis Aquatic Masters has submitted an application for a temporary event to be held at Lake Berryessa on June 4, 2022, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event organizers anticipate approximately 400 guests to attend the event. The event will feature a half-day event offering open water swimming races for members of the U.S. Masters Swimmng. The event will be open to the public and will be limited by the number of tickets sold.
Staff recommends approval of the requested event.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to Napa County’s Local Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Sections 15022 and 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines issuance/approval of a temporary events license shall be conclusively presumed to be ministerially exempt from the requirements of CEQA and thus preparation of an environmental document is not required. The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Owner/Applicant: Davis Aquatic Masters
Representative: Kimberly Elsbach
Zoning: AW
General Plan Designation: AWOS
Project Site Area: 294 acres; Event to be held outdoors.
Application Submittal Date: February 2, 2022
Code Compliance History: None. There are no open or pending code violations for the subject site.
Discussion:
The applicant requests a temporary event to be held on June 4, 2022, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, with approximately 400 guests in attendance. The event will feature an open water swim by members of U.S. Masters Swimming. The event is open to the public and will be limited by the number of tickets sold.
This application has an attendance of 400, which, per County Code Section 5.36.050b requires a Public Hearing. This Category 4 event meets the criteria, under definitions (5.36.010) "Temporary event or event means any festival, fair, show, showcase, house or garden design tour, concert, dance, rally, parade, demonstration or competition of creative athletic form, or any other gathering or assemblage of individuals for the purpose of observing or engaging in expressive activities within the ambit of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Sections 2, 3 and 4 of Article 1 of the California Constitution, including, but not limited to music, dance, theater, speech, athletics, or any other visual, audio, or tactile arts or combination thereof."
The application was deemed complete with the required Insurance Certificate of Insurance, and in compliance with the Temporary Events Manual. Other agencies were notified and have approved their portion of the application.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Application Materials