Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
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Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Consideration of appointment of three (3) individuals to serve on the Zoning & Design Review Board with the terms of office to commence July 20, 2025 and to expire on July 19, 2028 based on the outcome of the Town Council’s interview and balloting process conducted on June 3, 2025.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
ZDRB was established to discuss planning matters, consider public comment and offer recommendations to the Town Council. The ZDRB is comprised of five (5) volunteer members serving three-year staggered terms of office. In order to serve on the ZDRB, an individual must reside within Town limits and be registered to vote in the Town. Desirable applicants will have knowledge of the Town, a commitment to the goals and objectives of the General Plan and be familiar with Yountville architecture. The ability to read building and construction plans is highly desirable. The ZDRB shall make decisions regarding use permits in the R-District, home occupations, second dwelling units, change in uses in C-Districts, design review in H-Districts and lot line changes. The ZDRB will also hold study sessions and advise the Council regarding amendments to the General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, Capital Improvement Plan and Design review in other zoning districts.
A Notice of Vacancy was posted on April 11, 2025 in the Town-designated posting locations including the Town’s website under the Board and Commission page to fill three (3) positions due to terms expiring in July 2025. At the close of the application filing period, the Town received seven applications for three positions.
Applications were received from three incumbent members:
Kenneth Deposki
Kimberly Cook
Michael Zagorsek
Additional applications were received from:
Carol Burrell
Lori Cagwin
Wendy Mandoli
Savannah Ryder
Following the interviews, each Council Member independently evaluated the applicants’ qualifications and performance during the interview. A public balloting process was used to ensure transparency and fairness. The results of the initial ballot will be read aloud by the Town Clerk. All ballots are disclosable public records and have been retained in the official meeting record.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Engaged Residents: The Town embraces our residents' commitment to community as seen through volunteerism, civic engagement, and public participation that enhances the quality of life in Yountville.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. The ZDRB is a volunteer Board that supports the Town Council in managing community development, ensuring orderly and compatible land use, maintaining high design standards, fostering economic vitality, offering diverse housing options, and conserving natural and cultural resources.
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