cumulative impacts of winery expansion

Napa County: Supervisors to take up winery growth debate

Full article: http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/supervisors-to-take-up-winery-growth-debate/article_99c61d07-00b7-5051-b5c1-3bc4c09e451e.html December 05, 2015 3:48 pm  •  BARRY EBERLING beberling@napanews.com Napa County Supervisors are wading again into the community discussion about whether wine country is drowning in its own success or has a success story worth toasting. On Tuesday, they will explore whether the county needs a major transformation in winery growth policy, …

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“Dear Tennis…..take measures to stop unmitigated winery/vineyard growth before our beautiful home is changed beyond recognition.”

Dear Tennis; I am a 30-year resident of Sonoma county living on a formerly quiet country road in Sebastopol. Due largely to wine-related tourism, my road has become like a freeway. I oppose the roll-out of the red carpet to nearly anyone wishing to plant a vineyard or build an event center. Our narrow, pothole-ridden …

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Another Dear Mr. Wick letter…….”And this brings me to another issue…….WINE PRODUCTION IS NOT AGRICULTURE!”

Roberta Teller Sebastopol, CA 95472 November 15, 2015 Dear Mr. Wick, I am writing to you today to express my deep concerns about the lack of regulations and the expansion of wineries and event centers in my beloved Sonoma County. I am asking that YOU, as a leader in our community listen to me and …

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Sonoma Valley perspective, it’s the CUMULATIVE IMPACTS!

Tennis Wick, PRMD Staff, and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors: I am writing to point out that we are at a tipping point. Despite studies, suggested event coordination, and added regulation, we continue to see the race to acquire and expand winery production and wineries as large event centers. The County General Plan projected …

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