Wise Montagna Agricultural Driveway Grading Permit

The Wise Montagna Agricultural Driveway Grading Permit project, managed by the Napa County Planning Building and Environmental Services Department, involves grading and earthmoving activities to construct an agricultural road. The work is situated on an approximately 87.14 acre parcel within the Lake Hennessy and Vinehill Creek Drainages, specifically at 135 Long Ranch Road in the Long Ranch Road Area of Napa County, California, near St. Helena. The scope of work focuses on a 0.75 acre area consisting of existing vineyard avenues and adjacent chaparral and foothill pine woodland, with slopes ranging from 0% to 35%. The project is classified as exempt under CEQA Section 15304 for minor alterations to land due to its limited environmental impact and the prior disturbance of the land. Key technical requirements include the design of storm water conveyance facilities to withstand a 100 year storm event, based on a prepared geotechnical report. Additionally, the project is subject to environmental commitments and protections for any biological, cultural, or scenic resources discovered during construction. The primary point of contact for the lead agency is Kelli Cahill, Planner III.