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ZDBR: Meeting Notes – Feb. 9th

With only three members able to participate, both Vice-Chair Miller and Member Jordan had to recuse themselves due to their proximity to the subject property at 2150 Starkey Ave. A lengthy discussion progressed for the proposed, new single-family home on one of Yountville’s smallest lots. The 3,301 square foot lot on the north side of

Six Napa Chambers Announce the Formation of the Chamber Coalition

The six Napa County Chambers of Commerce, made up of American Canyon, Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga Chambers and the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, have come together to form the Napa Valley Chamber Coalition as the official “Voice of Business in Napa County.” Each individual Chamber will continue to promote the businesses

New Parking Spaces

At the north end of Town, there is new parking on Washington St on the west side of Yountville Park- 35 spaces (24 public, 21 for employees). As the Town progresses to post COVID times, we can expect to see some employee parking pressure being pulled out of the Old Town neighborhoods. For anyone who has

Retail Leasing Spaces

For Lease signs are up for the former Overland Sheepskin, JCB Senses retail space, and upstairs office on Washington St in the center of Town. The Planning staff has already heard from several interested parties, including wine tasting rooms. This is a retail permitted space, and a similar retail-related use can be approved through the Town

Yountville Community Church Construction

This past Wednesday, Town Planning met with Yountville Community Church on Yount St. to tour the construction site and review permits. Only a few inspections remain, and they report an expected May completion date. Those keeping track, that’s 2021, and after two-plus years, a light at the end of the construction tunnel. 

Hopper Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project

The Town’s contractor began constructing Hopper Creek Pedestrian Bridge at Oak Circle Park on Oak Circle Thursday, February 4, 2021, circa 10:00 am. The bridge was delivered this week, off-loaded, and assembled. The two sections of the bridge will be staged within Oak Circle Park where they will be assembled into one section. The one section will

ZDRB: Meeting Agenda – Feb. 9th

This Tuesday, February 9, there will be a ZDRB (Zoning Design Review Board) meeting. The only item on the agenda is to raze the current structure and build a new, single-family home at 2150 Starkey Ave, APN 036-034-006. This property sits in Old Town and has a checkered past with an “unattractive structure” and no

Diane Dillon will not seek re-election in 2022

After serving five terms, that’s 20 years, Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon will not seek re-election in 2022. Dillon represents District 3, Yountville, St Helena Calistoga, Angwin Pope Valley, Lake Berryessa & the north edge of Napa. As a fifth-generation Napa Valley resident, she has served her County well, and I personally welcome a new