Napa County  
1195 THIRD STREET  
SUITE 310  
NAPA, CA 94559  
Agenda  
Wednesday, March 4, 2026  
9:00 AM  
Board of Supervisors Chambers  
1195 Third Street, Third Floor  
Napa, CA 94559  
Planning Commission  
District 1, Kara Brunzell (Chair)  
District 2, Walter Brooks  
District 3, Molly Moran Williams  
District 4, Pete Richmond (Vice-Chair)  
District 5, Megan Dameron  
Brian D. Bordona, Director  
Laura Anderson, County Counsel  
Michael Parker, Planning Manager  
Alexandria Quackenbush, Meeting Clerk  
Angie Ramirez Vega, Meeting Clerk  
Aime Ramos, Meeting Clerk  
How to Watch or Listen to the Napa County Planning Commission Meetings  
The Napa County Planning Commission will continue to meet pursuant to the annually adopted  
meeting calendar available at the following link:  
https://www.napacounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40034/2026-Planning-Commission-Meeting-C  
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The Napa County Planning Commission meets as specified in its adopted annual calendar on the  
first and third Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 A.M. at 1195 Third Street, Suite 310, Napa,  
California 94559. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices and  
interpreters are available through the Clerk of the Planning Commission. Requests for disability  
related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made to the Clerk of the Planning  
Commission's office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date by contacting (707) 253-4417 or  
The Napa County Planning Commission realizes that not all County residents have the same ways to  
stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered. Remote Zoom participation for members of the  
public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the Zoom connection malfunctions for any  
reason, the Planning Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access.  
Please watch or listen to the Planning Commission meeting in one of the following ways:  
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Listen on Zoom by calling 1-669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 876-2145-7786).  
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a comment on a specific agenda item, please do the following:  
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ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION:  
ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA  
Please proceed to the podium when the matter is called and, after receiving recognition from the  
Chair, give your name and your comments or questions. In order that all interested parties have an  
opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under  
discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair or Commission, but is generally  
limited to three minutes.  
ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA  
Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on items that are not on the  
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Public comment is limited  
to three minutes per speaker, subject to the discretion of the Chair. Comments should be brief and  
focused, and speakers should be respectful of one another who may have different opinions. Please  
remember this meeting is being recorded and broadcast on live television. The County will not  
tolerate profanity, hate speech, abusive language, or threats. Also, while public input is appreciated,  
the Brown Act prohibits the Commission from taking any action on matters raised during public  
comment that are not on the agenda.  
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CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS  
The Commission invites Citizen comments and recommendations concerning current issues and  
future prospects of a planning nature which are within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.  
Anyone who wishes to speak to the Commission on such a matter, if it is not on the agenda, may do  
so at this time.  
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
The Clerk of the Commission requests approval of minutes from the  
regular meeting held on February 4, 2026.  
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Attachments:  
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AGENDA REVIEW  
DISCLOSURES  
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS  
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 revised Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting  
Program (MMRP). According to the proposed Mitigated Negative  
Declaration and revised MMRP, the proposed project would not have any  
potentially significant environmental impacts after implementation of  
mitigation measures proposed for the following areas: 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)  
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section  
65962.5.  
Request: A request for 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. 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.  
80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville; APN 027-310-032 & APN 027-310-043.  
Staff Recommendations: Adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative  
Declaration and revised MMRP prepared for the project and approve an  
Exception to the Road and Street Standards and Viewshed Protection  
Program Application No. P22-00182-VIEW, as conditioned.  
Staff Contact: Charlene Gallina, Supervising Planner, (707) 299-1355, or  
Applicant Contact: Ponderosa One, LLC, 80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville;  
(650) 995-7463 or dts@dtsalazar.com  
Applicant Representative Contact: Demae Rubins, Principal Planner,  
Summit Engineering, Inc., (707) 527-0775 or demae@summit-sr.com  
Attachments:  
JACKSON FAMILY INVESTMENTS III, LLC / INN AT THE ABBEY /  
USE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO.  
P19-00038-MOD  
B.  
CEQA Status: Consideration and recommendation on Final Environmental  
Impact Report (FEIR) prepared and circulated (State Clearinghouse  
#2020079021). According to the FEIR, the proposed project would not  
have any significant environmental impacts after implementation of  
mitigation measures related to potential impacts to: Air Quality, Biological  
Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas  
Emissions, Noise and Vibration and Transportation. The FEIR was  
prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations  
Section 15000 et seq.), and Napa County Local Guidelines Implementing  
CEQA. This project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites  
enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5.  
Request: That the Planning Commission, pursuant to Napa County Code  
sections 18.124.010 and18.124.035, make an advisory recommendation to  
the Napa County Board of Supervisors regarding actions associated with  
Use Permit Major Modification application P19-00038 including:  
1) Certification of an FEIR; 2) Findings Pursuant to CEQA; 3) Adoption  
of a Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); 4) the  
Project’s consistency with the General Plan; 5) Approval of a Use Permit  
Major Modification that would encompass demolition of existing  
structures and construction of a 79-room hotel involving 78,500 sq. ft. of  
new construction split between multiple parcels; and 6) Adoption of an  
ordinance approving a Development Agreement between Napa County  
and Jackson Family Investments III, LLC.  
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept public testimony  
on the items under consideration, close the public hearing, and recommend  
the Board of Supervisors:  
(1) Adopt a resolution certifying the FEIR, adopting findings pursuant to  
CEQA, adopting a MMRP, finding the Project consistent with the General  
Plan, approving the Use Permit Major Modification, as conditioned; and  
(2) Adopt an ordinance approving the development agreement.  
Staff Contact: Matt Ringel, Planner III, phone number (707) 299-1351 or  
email address matthew.ringel@countyofnapa.org  
Applicant/Representative: Geoff Scott, phone number (707) 525-6529 or  
email address Geoff.scott@jfwmail.com; Rob Anglin, phone number  
(707) 927-4274 or email address anglin@htralaw.com  
Attachments:  
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - NONE  
DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE REPORT  
- DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING  
- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTIONS  
- OTHER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES  
- CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT  
- ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTIONS  
- OTHER PENDING PROJECTS' STATUS  
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS  
ADJOURNMENT  
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE ABOVE STATED MEETING WAS POSTED AT A  
LOCATION FREELY ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT THE NAPA COUNTY  
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, 1195 THIRD STREET, NAPA, CALIFORNIA ON 2/20/26 BY 4:00 P.M. A  
HARDCOPY SIGNED VERSION OF THE CERTIFICATE IS ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE  
COMMISSION AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.  
ANGIE RAMIREZ VEGA (By e-signature)  
Angie Ramirez Vega, Clerk of the Commission