Rh Hess Development News Today

Napa County and American Canyon are finding no common ground in housing/airport dispute.

A proposal to create housing on Oat Hill in American Canyon is colliding with the Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. R.H. Hess Development wants to build 291 multifamily homes on this 250-foot-high city landmark about 1.5 miles from the airport. But 51 of the homes would be within an airport compatibility zone where homes are prohibited. For the Airport Land Use Commission on Wednesday, the decision proved to be straightforward. Members said some of the proposed homes are in "Zone...

American Canyon is exploring whether allowing several hundred multi-family homes on a hill prominent from Highway 29 could mar the view, tie up traffic or cause other ill effects. The city has put a proposed 291-home Oat Hill development under the microscope of an environmental review. Consultants found no potential problems that can’t be overcome. People and agencies have until March 10 to submit written comments to the city saying whether they agree or disagree. In addition, they can mak...