Permit ACO26-0050

The project involves replanting 0.3 acres of vineyard within Sonoma County, California, adhering strictly to existing ministerial standards outlined in Chapter 36 of the Sonoma County Code and the established Best Management Practices and Technical Report Guidelines for vineyard replanting, orchard development, and agricultural grading and drainage. No deviations from these regulatory frameworks are sought, ensuring compliance with local agricultural and environmental requirements without triggering additional discretionary review. The permit application, identified as ACO26-0050, is listed as a forecast with a posted date of May 26, 2026, and the place of performance is confirmed to be in the city of Sonoma with a ZIP code of 95476. The primary point of contact for this project is Andy Casarez, the Agriculture and Vineyard Conservation Coordinator at Sonoma County, reachable through official county channels. Additional key stakeholders include George F. Hamel, the property owner, and John B. Hamel, the vineyard manager, both representing the Hamel Family Wines operation. Omar Reveles, an engineer affiliated with ACM Engineering, is also listed as a contact, indicating technical oversight of the replanting process. The project’s regulatory approach is non-discretionary, meaning it qualifies under routine permitting procedures, and all activities are expected to align with established agricultural best practices as verified through the CEQA Net system via the provided project link.