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File #: 25-1239    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 7/7/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 7/24/2025 Final action: 7/24/2025
Title: Hearing to consider CUP22-0013/Black Oak Mountain Winery submitted by Curtis Van Winkle, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow up to 165 Special Events per year. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-042-002 (Exhibit C), consisting of 146.52 acres, is located on the south side of State Highway 193, approximately 0.25 mile east of the intersection with Brush N Rocks Lane, in the Cool area (Exhibits A and B); Staff recommends the Planning Commission take one of the following actions: A) 1. Direct staff to prepare a Negative Declaration based on an Initial Study prepared by staff; or B) 1. Find the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Exhibit L); and 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013 based on Findings to be made by the Planning Commission and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented; or C. 1. Find the project Statutorily Exempt under Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines (Exhibit L); and 2. Deny Conditional Use ...
Attachments: 1. A - Staff Report, 2. B - Findings, 3. C - Staff Report Exhibits A-K, 4. D - CEQA Guideline Sections, 5. E - Notification Map PC 07-24-25 (1,000 feet), 6. F - Proof of Publication - Mt. Democrat, 7. Memo - Traffic Impact Study, 8. Applicant Presentation, 9. RECEIPT - Notice of Exemption, 10. FILED - Notice of Exemption, 11. Public Comment rcvd 07-17-25, 12. Public Comment rcvd 07-18-25 (1), 13. Public Comment rcvd 07-18-25 (2), 14. Public Comments rcvd 07-21-25 (1), 15. Public Comments rcvd 07-21-25 (2), 16. Public Comments rcvd 07-22-25 (1), 17. Public Comments rcvd 07-22-25 (2), 18. Public Comments rcvd 07-23-25 (1), 19. Public Comments rcvd 07-23-25 (2), 20. Public Comments rcvd 07-24-25, 21. FINDINGS OF DENIAL
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Hearing to consider CUP22-0013/Black Oak Mountain Winery submitted by Curtis Van Winkle, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow up to 165 Special Events per year. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-042-002 (Exhibit C), consisting of 146.52 acres, is located on the south side of State Highway 193, approximately 0.25 mile east of the intersection with Brush N Rocks Lane, in the Cool area (Exhibits A and B); Staff recommends the Planning Commission take one of the following actions:

A)                      1. Direct staff to prepare a Negative Declaration based on an Initial Study prepared by staff; or

B)                      1. Find the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Exhibit L); and

2. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013 based on Findings to be made by the Planning Commission and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented; or

C.                     1. Find the project Statutorily Exempt under Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines (Exhibit L); and

2. Deny Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013.

(Supervisorial District 4)

 

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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0013/Black Oak Mountain Winery submitted by Curtis Van Winkle to allow up to 165 Special Events per year. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-042-002, consisting of 146.52 acres, is located on the south side of State Highway 193, approximately 0.25 mile east of the intersection with Brush N Rocks Lane, in the Cool area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Evan Mattes, email: Evan.Mattes@edcgov.us) (May require the preparation of a Negative Declaration or may be categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines or under Section 15270 if denied)

 

CONTACT

Evan Mattes

Planning and Building Department, Planning Division