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PLN180257 - DAVID ARZINI/HIDDEN VALLEY
Public hearing to consider approving a craft winery producing approximately 300 cases of wine per year including conversion of 1.6 acres of land to vineyards (resulting in 2.95 acres of vineyards in total), construction of a new 3,018 square foot three-story barn, construction of an 853 square foot wine cave and 400 square foot crush pad, and grading of 1,815 cubic yards of cut and 2,150 cubic yards of fill.
Project Location: 11729 Hidden Valley Road, Carmel Valley
Proposed CEQA action: Categorical Exempt per Section 15303(a) and 15304(b) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 15074 of the CEQA guidelines;
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow a cottage industry for a craft winery producing approximately 300 cases of wine per year;
c. Approve a ministerial permit to allow the conversion of 1.6 acres of previously uncultivated lands containing slopes between 15-24% to vineyards; and
d. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 3,018 square foot two story barn with office space, an 853 square foot wine cave, a 400 square foot crush pad and grading of 1,815 cubic yards of cut and 2,150 cubic yards of fill.
A draft resolution for approval, including findings and evidence, and subject to 13 conditions, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Joshua Stewman
Project Owner: David Arizini/Hidden Valley LLC
APNs: 185-051-019-000
Zoning: LDR/2.5-D-S
Parcel Size: 11.36 Acres
Plan Area: Greater Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY/ISSUES:
The project site is 11.36 acres in size and is located west of Laureles Grade Road, between Highway 68 and Carmel Valley Road, and adjacent to the Hidden Hills Estates Subdivision. Las Ninas Road, a private road off Hidden Valley Road, runs through the property and is the m...
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