https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/ Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting transcripts. public-meetings Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Jun 17, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission held a study session on Joybound People & Pets' proposed new animal daycare facility at 2890 Mitchell Drive, discussing site design, fencing, landscaping, signage, wayfinding, lighting, acoustics, drainage, and operational impacts. Commissioners expressed support and gave consensus feedback focused on wayfinding/building identification, acoustic mitigation, and cut-off lighting details. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 04, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission-regular-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission-regular-meeting.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission elected a new chair and vice chair, then held a study session on the proposed Oceana restaurant design at 1555 Bonanza Street. Commissioners generally supported the project while asking for refinements to scrim detailing, landscaping, glazing privacy, rooftop equipment screening, and awning consistency, and they also selected a sign subcommittee. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission held study sessions on the proposed 1532 Mt. Diablo mixed-use housing project and the RH commercial design compound at South Main Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Commissioners gave design feedback on density, massing, public open space, access, materials, landscaping, fencing, and related site planning issues before brief staff announcements. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Feb 18, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-19-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-19-design-review-commission.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission held a study session on the proposed Sunnyvale single-family residential development at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue. Discussion focused on density bonus waivers, tree removals, privacy, fencing, traffic, parking, grading, and landscape screening, with commissioners recommending higher perimeter fencing and stronger canopy replacement where feasible. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-22-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-22-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission held a study session on the proposed Porsche dealership redevelopment at North Main Street and Second Avenue, including staff and applicant presentations, public comments, and commissioner feedback. Commissioners supported moving the project forward with recommendations addressing Second Avenue traffic, lighting visibility, demolition conditions, and support for the requested FAR, height, and signage deviations. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-22-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-22-design-review-commission.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Special Meeting - Oct 22, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-15-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-15-design-review-commission.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Oct 15, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-25-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-25-design-review-commission.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The joint Planning Commission and Design Review Commission special meeting focused on training about AB 130 and SB 131 changes to CEQA exemptions and planning review timelines. Public comment raised freeway noise concerns, and commissioners discussed tribal consultation, density bonus interactions, and near-miss CEQA review. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission reviewed a proposed 74-unit mixed-use development at 2094 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, including density bonus requests, parking, daycare, landscaping, drainage, public safety, traffic, and fire access concerns. The commission also heard a brief staff announcement about an upcoming joint CEQA primer meeting with the Planning Commission. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-03-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-03-design-review-commission.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission approved the Olympia Place master sign program amendment and held a study-session review of the proposed Sierra Garden 87-unit affordable housing redevelopment. Commissioners and the public focused on signage modernization, affordable housing design, height, parking, traffic, landscaping, shade, tree removal, and neighborhood compatibility. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-16-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-16-design-review-commission.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission approved a John Muir Medical Campus master sign program amendment for the Hoffman Cancer Center, including donor-name signage, increased sign area, and illumination limits. Staff also noted likely cancellation of the next meeting due to staffing issues. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission approved the Alpine Square Master Sign Program and held a study session on the Mitchell Townhomes project, focusing on site design, open space programming, circulation, tree preservation, traffic, and neighborhood fit. Staff also announced cancellation of the July 2 meeting and an active sign ordinance survey. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-04-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-04-design-review-commission.html Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission reviewed two study-session/public-hearing projects: a proposed Taco Bell drive-through at Rossmoor Shopping Center and a new Toyota Walnut Creek dealership. Commissioners raised concerns about Taco Bell circulation, tree removals, signage, colors, and neighborhood fit, while giving generally positive feedback on the Toyota project with comments on materials, lighting, and landscaping. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-07-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-07-design-review-commission.html Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission reviewed the proposed Taiwanese Community Center and afterschool program at 1755 Sunnyvale Avenue. Commissioners generally supported the project while recommending refinements to landscaping, the long blank wall, lighting, cultural identity, HVAC screening/noise mitigation, drop-off operations, and site connectivity before Planning Commission review. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-05-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-05-design-review-commission.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: March 5, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-30-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-30-design-review-commission.html Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review/Planning Commission Joint Meeting: 1/30/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-15-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-15-design-review-commission.html Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: January 15, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: December 18, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-04-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-04-design-review-commission.html Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission: 12/4/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-11-20-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-11-20-design-review-commission.html Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission: 11/20/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-09-04-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-09-04-design-review-commission.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-07-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-07-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 7/17/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-19-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-19-design-review-commission.html Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission: 6/19/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/17/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-03-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-03-design-review-commission.html Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/3/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-20-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-20-design-review-commission.html Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 3/20/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-21-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-21-design-review-commission.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/21/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-01-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-01-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-12-06-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-12-06-design-review-commission.html Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-01-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-01-design-review-commission.html Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-20-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-20-design-review-commission.html Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-06-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-06-design-review-commission.html Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-19-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-19-design-review-commission.html Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-05-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-05-design-review-commission.html Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission 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