February 18, 2026 · Design Review Commission
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for Design Review Commissioners to disclose any communications, including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current agenda items.
Description: The applicant requests advisory comments and a recommendation from the Design Review Commission to the Planning Commission regarding the proposed redevelopment of an existing surface parking lot and an unused autobody shop on a 0.41 acre parcel. The proposed project consists of an eight-story, mixed-use building with 106 rental dwelling units, residential amenities including a fitness center and rooftop deck, ground-floor retail space, a two-level underground parking structure, and a publicly-accessible outdoor space. The applicant proposes 14 affordable rental units and is requesting multiple concessions and waivers from the City’s development standards pursuant to the California State Density Bonus Law. The Planning Commission will consider the Conditional Use Permit, final Design Review, CEQA determination, and Density Bonus at a later date. A detailed description of the subject application is on file with the Community Development Department at City Hall, 1666 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Walnut Creek, during regular business hours, Monday - Thursday from 8 am to noon & 1-5 pm. The Agenda Report and any additional documents may also be accessed via the City’s website at: www.walnut-creek.org/cals on the Friday prior to the meeting after 5 p.m. CEQA: Section §15332 - Class 32 Exemption: In-fill Project Staff Contact: Steven Cook, Assistant Planner (925) 943-5899, x2216, scook@walnutcreekca.gov
Description: The applicant is requesting input from the Design Review Commission (DRC) regarding the site layout, architecture, and landscaping for the proposed development of four single-story commercial buildings that comprise RH. These buildings will be constructed on a 1.14-acre site formed by merging two parcels. The project entails the demolition of existing commercial structures, improvements to the frontage, and the removal of certain trees. The Design Review Commission is not taking action but is providing advisory comments for the Planning Commission to consider at a future hearing on the Design Review and tree removals. A detailed description of the subject application is on file with the Community Development Department at City Hall, 1666 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Walnut Creek, during regular business hours, Monday - Thursday from 8 am to noon & 1-5 pm. The Agenda Report and any additional documents may also be accessed via the City’s website at: www.walnut-creek.org/cals on the Friday prior to the meeting after 5 p.m. CEQA: Section 15332 - Infill Exemption Staff Contact: Gerardo Victoria, Assistant Planner (925) 943-5899, x2369, victoria@walnutcreekca.gov
Appeal Rights: As provided in Part IV, Article 5 of the Walnut Creek Zoning Ordinance, any interested party may appeal a decision of the Design Review Commission within ten (10) calendar days after the mailing of the decision by filing a written appeal and the applicable appeal fee(s) with the City Clerk’s Office (if such date falls on a weekend or City holiday, then the deadline shall be extended until the next regular business day). Such written appeal shall specify the name of the person making the appeal, identify the decision being appealed, and state the reason(s) for the appeal. Such appeal must be received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than the close of business on the last day of the appeal period. If you wish to receive mailing of the Design Review Commission’s decision, you must file a written request of such notification with the City Clerk’s Office or the Planning Division in advance of the Design Review Commission hearing. If you challenge any of the matters listed under ’Public Hearings’ in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the listed public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Walnut Creek at, or prior to, the public hearing. ****OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMISSION MEETING**** TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
TO PROVIDE COMMENTS BY MAIL, E-MAIL, OR IN-PERSON: • MAILING OR E-MAIL OPTION Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments by U.S. mail (City of Walnut Creek, Attn: Design Review Commission, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596) during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., or via email to PublicComments@walnut-creek.org prior or during the meeting. • Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the Commission meeting will be provided to the Commission and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting. The written comment cut-off time for this meeting is 4:00 p.m. given the 6:00 p.m. start time. • Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the Commission meeting and during the Commission meeting will be provided to the Commission the day following the Commission meeting. If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. • IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the lectern in the Council Chamber located at 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in-person up to full capacity. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the Chair. Speaker Identification cards are available in the Council Chamber. Next meeting: March 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Information for the public on participation at Commission meetings, including time limits for addressing the Commission, can be found on the back of the Speaker Identification Card located near the Council Chamber entrance. Should you have any questions after consulting the Speaker Identification card, please contact the City Clerk prior to the Commission meeting.