B.
BONNY’S VINEYARD (MEYER’S FAMILY WINERY) NEW
WINERY USE PERMIT NO. P22-00002-UP
CEQA STATUS: Consideration and possible adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration. According to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the proposed project would not have any
potentially significant environmental impacts with incorporated
Mitigation Measures. Mitigation Measures are proposed for the
following areas: Biological Resources. In accordance with Section
15073 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, Napa County submitted the proposed Initial
Study/Negative Declaration to the State Clearinghouse for a 30-day
review period beginning on November 15, 2024 and running
through December 17, 2024 (State Clearinghouse No 2024110514).
The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
REQUEST: Approval of a Use Permit to allow a new winery with
an annual production of 30,000 gallons with the following
characteristics:
1. A 10,996 square foot (sf) winery building with a 1,426 sf covered
crush pad, a 392 sf uncovered mechanical yard and 1,255 sf of
covered loggia (patio space);
2. Six (6) full-time employees;
3. By appointment tours and tastings for a maximum of 45 visitor
per day with catering provided; catering will be prepared offsite,
including outdoors tastings (as set forth in Conditions of Approval
(COAs) No. 4.1 and 4.2);
4. A marketing program consisting of two (2) large events per year
with a maximum of 150 visitors and nine (9) smaller events per
year with a maximum of 80 visitors, including on-premises
consumption of wine (as set forth in COA No. 4.3 and 4.4)
5. Production seven (7) days per week between 9:00 AM to 5 :00
PM, and visitation seven (7) days per week between 10:00 AM to
5:00 PM;
6. Parking for 20 cars with overflow event parking occurring
on-site, and as needed along the existing vineyard avenues for
events (but outside of required stream setbacks);
7. On-site landscaping;
8. On-site domestic wastewater treatment system and drip
dispersal system, with 3,616 sf of dispersal area;
