PONDEROSA ONE, LLC / 80 CLEAR CREEK ROAD / VIEWSHED
PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION #P22-00182-VIEW &
ROADS & STREET STANDARDS EXCEPTION
A.
CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting
Program (MMRP). According to the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration and MMRP, the proposed project would not have any
potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation
of mitigation measures proposed for the following area: Biological
Resources. In accordance with Section 15105(b) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Napa County
submitted the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
to the State Clearinghouse for a 30-day review period beginning
September 23, 2025, and running through October 22, 2025 (State
Clearinghouse No. SCH 2025091008)
list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Approval of a Viewshed Protection Program application
on APN 027-310-032 for earthmoving activities, new construction
and expansion of existing structures on slopes exceeding 15% and
located on a minor ridgeline. The project consists of the
construction of a 3,830 sq. ft. underground storage structure, a
6,240 sq. ft. tennis pavilion with an interior Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) adjacent to an existing tennis court and the expansion of an
existing single-family residential structure consisting of 2,700 sq. ft.
of underground spa and 4,350 sq. ft. of underground wine and art
storage. The project also includes the development of a ground
mounted solar panel array. The project footprint will require the
removal of 10 native Oak trees and approximately 0.13 acres of
tree canopy. Seventy (70) native tree species are proposed for
planting to screen the project from views from designated public
roads. Spoils from excavation to establish building foundations will
be located at a disturbed area on APN 027-310-043. The applicant
is also requesting an exception from the Napa County Road and
Street Standards for five (5) driveway segments with longitudinal
slopes between 18 - 20 percent along the centerline which exceed
300 feet in length and do not provide transition area of 10 percent
or less for the 100 feet immediately preceding. The exception
request is supported by the Napa County Engineering Division and
Fire Marshal’s Office. No road work is required for the existing
roadway to meet same overall practical effect if the exception is
approved. The project site is located on an approximately 123-acre
parcel approximately 0.65 miles north of the intersection of Dry
Creek Road and Clear Creek Road. The project is located at 80
