November 12, 2026 · Planning Commission
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DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for Planning Commissioners to disclose any communications, including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current agenda items.
Project Description: Diablo Subaru is requesting a two-year extension of a previously approved Special Use Permit (SUP) to continue using the property at 2211 N. Main Street for temporary off-site vehicle inventory storage for an additional 24 months. The SUP was originally approved by the Planning Commission on November 14, 2024, through Resolution No. 3973. The extension would allow Diablo Subaru to continue accommodating its vehicle inventory while pursuing City approvals and construction of permanent improvements to its dealership at 1433 Mazda Drive, including a new service building and parking structure. The Planning Commission has the authority to approve the SUP extension upon making the required Conditional Use Permit findings, as well as the additional Special Use Permit finding that the proposed use serves a necessary function for the community. CEQA Recommendation: Categorically Exempt, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Staff Contact: Simar Gill, Interim Principal Planner (925) 943-5899, x2115 or gill@walnutcreekca.gov
Project Description: The Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for Citizens Bank to occupy portions of the ground and upper floors of an existing commercial development. A CUP is required because the underlying zoning district conditionally permits "Banks and Savings and Loans with Automated Teller Machine" land uses. Accordingly, the Project is subject to the CUP findings set forth in WCMC Section 10-2.4.605(a)-(c), as well as the zoning district specific land use findings set forth in WCMC 10-2.2.602(L)(4)-(5). CEQA Recommendation: Categorical Exemption, Section 15301: Existing Facilities Staff Contact: Steven Cook, Associate Planner (925) 943-5899, x2216 or scook@walnutcreekca.gov
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval for the Design Review and Tree Removal applications for a proposed three-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) on a 3.10-acre parcel at 1350 Montego Way. The project includes 100 residential care units (consisting of 70 assisted living units and 30 memory care units). The project would be restricted to residents 55 years of age or older and would operate as a state-licensed RCFE providing 24-hour resident support. No medical care is proposed on site. The site is developed with an existing office building which would be demolished as part of the project. Site changes include tree removals, new landscaping, a trash enclosure, striped parking, and a porte cochere. The applicant requests consideration of the project under the California Density Bonus Law (Government Code § 65915 et seq.), including waivers from applicable development standards. However, no additional residential units (density) are proposed through the density bonus request. CEQA Recommendation: Recommending Infill Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, and applicant requested Statutory Exemption under Public Resources Code Section 1080.66 (AB 130) Staff Contact: Jessica Gonzalez, Senior Planner (925) 943-5899, x2647 or jgonzalez@walnutcreekca.gov
Description: The City of Walnut Creek is considering updates to its regulations for Short-Term Rentals (STRs), which currently require a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission under the City’s Bed and Breakfast Ordinance. Following its September 1, 2026 meeting, the City Council expressed support for continuing to allow STRs and exploring ways to streamline the approval process and simplify program administration. The Planning Commission will provide input on potential regulatory approaches to inform the development of STR permitting options for future Planning Commission review and City Council consideration. No formal action is requested at this meeting. CEQA Recommendation: This is a study session only, and no final action will be taken. The project is anticipated to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption. Staff Contact: Erika Vandenbrande, Community Development Director, vandenbrande@walnutcreekca.gov A detailed description of the subject applications are 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 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. 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.
Appeal Rights: As provided in Part IV, Article 5 of the Walnut Creek Zoning Ordinance, any interested party may appeal a decision of the Planning 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 a mailing of the Planning 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 Planning 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: Planning 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@walnutcreekca.gov 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 regular meeting: December 10, 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.