TO: NAPA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: Sean Trippi for David Morrison - Director
REPORT BY: Terri L. Abraham, Planner I - (707) 299-1311
SUBJECT: Live in the Vineyard #P22-00256-E
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Live in the Vineyard / Temporary Event Application #P22-00256-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 FFE Entertainment to hold, Live in the Vineyard. The event will feature a music industry event, showcasing popular artists as well as up and coming artists. The event is hosted by Raymond Vineyards and will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley. The event will be held on November 2, 2022, with approximately 600 people in attendance, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The event will be located at Raymond Vineyards, 1584 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, CA. 94574, Assessor Parcel # 030-270-013-000.
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: Kathy Magner, (707)592-0243, e-mail kmagner@forefrontnetworks.com
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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 P22-00256-E
Discussion:
FFE Entertainment LLC has submitted an application for a temporary event to be held at Raymond Vineyards on November 2, 2022, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The event organizers anticipate approximately 600 guests to attend the event. The event will feature a music industry event, showcasing popular artists as well as up and coming artists. 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: Raymond Vineyards/FFE Entertainment LLC
Representative: Kathy Magner
Zoning: AP
General Plan Designation: Ag Resource
Project Site Area: 59.90 acres; Event to be held outdoors.
Application Submittal Date: July 26, 2022
Code Compliance History: There is one open/pending code violation for the subject site, but Code Enforcement has approved this application.
Discussion:
The applicant requests a temporary event to be held on November 2, 2022, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with approximately 600 guests in attendance. The event will feature a music industry event, showcasing popular artists as well as up and coming artists. The event is open to the public and will be limited by the number of tickets sold.
This application has an attendance of 600, 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
A - Application Materials