(NVR) - Napa County supervisors decided the Bell Wine Cellars expansion issue –in part, a tale of two neighbors who disagree – seemed too much like a repeat to take up again.

On May 24, the Board of Supervisors declined to reverse a Planning Commission decision approving the Bell project south of Yountville granting more visitors, wine production and remodeling. On Tuesday, it declined a neighbor’s request to revisit the case.

“It’s got to be really, really strong for me to reconsider,” Supervisor Brad Wagenknecht said. “Something brand new has to happen, and I don’t see that here.”

He and other supervisors decided to avoid revisiting what Wagenknecht called a “controversial” and “painful” decision for everyone involved.

Clearly, pain still exists. Michael Clark lives across Hopper Creek from Bell Wine Cellar in an 1840’s-era farm house. He has said such noises as the winery chiller/compressor running are simply too noticeable amid the peace and quiet of the country.

Clark told supervisors that he does not believe any of them would want thousands of visitors a year within 160 feet of their homes.

He also expressed a regret involving Bell Wine Cellars co-founder Anthony Bell.

“Anthony Bell and I were once very good friends,” Clark told supervisors. “I will always miss my wonderful conversations with Anthony and Sandra Bell. But friends, to me, are people you can trust and are sympathetic for not only your own needs ...”

Board Chairman Alfredo Pedroza interrupted Clark. “Stick to the grounds for reconsideration, please,” he interjected.

After Tuesday’s hearing, Anthony Bell had only a few comments to make on a project that had its first Planning Commission hearing scheduled in August 2014.