Yountville Commons Visioning

Public Engagement Chronology

March 4, 2025 | Final Conceptual Site Plan

Council received the Community Design Workbook and final Conceptual Site Plan, reflecting months of public input and outreach. This meeting marked the transition into the regulatory planning phase and was approved unanimously with Resolution 25-4344.

December 8, 2024 / January 12 & February 16, 2025 | Dinners & Conversations

Informal community potlucks offered opportunities for neighbors to connect and discuss concepts in a casual setting, building consensus and strengthening community bonds.

November 14, 2024 | Community Roundtable

Facilitated small-group discussions allowed residents to explore alternative site designs and share perspectives using a physical site model.

November 12, 2024 |  Zoning & Design Review Board Study Session

The ZDRB reviewed site design alternatives balancing housing, open space, civic uses, mobility, and infrastructure.

November 5, 2024 | Council Interim Report

Council reviewed the engagement process and interim use projects, previewing alternative site concepts for future planning.

October 24, 2024 | Housing Oversight Committee (Measure “S”) Study Session

Discussion centered on Housing Element policies including higher-density housing, mixed-use development, affordable housing, recreational integration, and sustainability.

September 19, 2024 | Parks & Recreation Commission Study Session

Focused on recreational priorities for the site, including the dog park and Little League field, aligning with the Parks & Rec Master Plan.

August 19, 2024 | Open House: “This, Not That” Vision Exercise

Residents provided feedback on preferred housing types, neighborhood scale, and urban amenities.

Ongoing – One-on-One Conversations

Weekly sessions with Kelly + Morgan Architects at Commons Hall provided individualized opportunities for residents to share concerns and aspirations.

August 6, 2024 | Council Study Session

The Council reviewed the engagement framework, emphasizing multiple approaches to ensure broad participation: study sessions, open houses, conversations, website, FAQs, polling, and more.

March 26, 2024 | First Open House

Prior to the site purchase, residents provided early feedback on housing, open space, recreation, and other ideas.