P&M VINEYARDS HOLDINGS LLC / THE WINERY AT MOUNT
VEEDER/ USE PERMIT APPLICATION #P22-00248-UP, EXCEPTION
TO THE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS #P25-00088-UP AND
EXCEPTION TO THE NAPA COUNTY ROADS AND STREET
STANDARDS
B.
CEQA STATUS: Consideration and possible adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Reporting Program (MMRP).
According to the proposed Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration, the
proposed project would not have any potentially significant environmental
impacts after implementation of mitigation measures. Mitigation measures
are 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 May 1, 2025, and running through June 2,
2025 (State Clearinghouse No. SCH 2025041466)
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5.
REQUEST: The request is to establish a new 25,000 gallon winery,
including the construction of a new cave and hospitality facility with
production and accessory uses, associated tours and tastings by
appointment only, establishment of a marketing program, replacement of
an existing bridge stream crossing and driveway improvements, removal
and replacement of woodland habitat in conformance with the
Conservation Regulations, a request for an Exception to the Conservation
Regulations in the form of a Use Permit for a stream setback
encroachment and a slope greater than 30 percent, and Request for
Exception to the Napa County Roads and Street Standards. The project is
located on a 114.87 acre parcel within the Agricultural Watershed (AW)
zoning district and designated Agriculture, Watershed and Open Space
(AWOS) in the General Plan at 1300 Mt Veeder Road, Napa (APN
034-230-029).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration/MMRP and approve an Exception to the Conservation
Regulations, an Exception to the Napa County Roads and Street Standards
(RSS), and a Winery Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions
of approval.
Staff Contact: Kelli Cahill, Planner III, (707) 265-2325 or
