https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek Walnut Creek Planning Commission meeting transcripts. public-meetings Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-25-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-25-planning-commission.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 25, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission approved use permits for Spark Athletics, a UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital temporary mobile pediatric trailer, and Spring Dental's expansion. Commissioners also received updates on the Taiwanese Cultural Center design changes, the upcoming General Plan joint study session, Chip Griffin's retirement, and the sign ordinance project. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-28-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-28-planning-commission.html Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission considered two short-term rental conditional use permit items and one restaurant alcohol-service permit. The Cashion short-term rental was continued to a date uncertain, the Krauss short-term rental permit was denied after extensive discussion of noncompliance and neighborhood impacts, and the Daryoush Restaurant alcohol-hours extension was approved. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for food truck operations at Ygnacio Center after staff presentation, applicant comments, and commissioner questions. Commissioners and staff also shared brief updates on transportation funding presentations, the Mitchell Townhomes appeal outcome, and upcoming meeting scheduling. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-26-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-26-planning-commission.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission recommended City Council adoption of the Safety Element update and related negative declaration, denied an appeal of the Diablo Hills Golf Course solar energy system building permit, and approved design review for the Oceana restaurant project at the former Yacht Club site. Commissioners also heard brief staff and member announcements about upcoming agendas and Planning Commissioners Academy training. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Planning Commission elected new officers and approved the Sunnyvale single-family residential development at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue, including subdivision, density bonus, design review, tree removal, and tree dripline encroachment permits. Commissioners also received brief updates on upcoming agendas, transportation funding applications, and the sign ordinance update. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission held two public hearings, approving the Mitchell Townhomes environmental review and project entitlements and recommending City Council approval of the Porsche Walnut Creek dealership project. Discussion focused heavily on housing law, environmental impacts, traffic, trees, neighborhood compatibility, lighting, and site circulation. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-22-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-22-planning-commission.html Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for Pacific Veterinary Hospital to operate an MRI-focused veterinary hospital at 1079 Boulevard Way and for Stereo 41 to extend indoor alcohol service hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Staff also previewed upcoming agenda items and noted the League of Cities Planning Commission Academy registration details. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission reviewed and approved three public hearing items: a mixed-use housing project on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, a private K-8 school at 2449 Buena Vista Avenue, and a short-term rental/bed-and-breakfast permit at 1002 Hacienda Drive. Public comments focused heavily on school traffic/noise and neighborhood impacts from the short-term rental. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-13-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-13-planning-commission.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission heard public comments on housing affordability and approved two public hearing items: Retro Junkie's outdoor patio and food truck permit, and the Sierra Garden 87-unit affordable housing redevelopment. Commissioners also discussed upcoming meeting schedules and transit-related updates. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-23-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-23-planning-commission.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 23, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Planning Commission recommended approval of zoning code amendments for residential care facilities, ADU clarifications, and minor cleanup items. The Commission also continued the Retro Junkie hearing and heard brief staff and commissioner announcements. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Taiwanese American Culture Center of East Bay project, including design review, conditional use permits, lighting direction, engineering conditions, and a seven-foot wood fence modification. Commissioners and staff also gave brief updates on the sign ordinance process, transportation programs and projects, and upcoming meeting agendas. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-28-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-28-planning-commission.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Toyota of Walnut Creek dealership design review, tree removal permit, and sign exception for a new two-story dealership at North Broadway and Pine Street. Commissioners also heard a brief staff announcement about an upcoming September 11 Planning Commission item for a Taiwanese cultural community center. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-14-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-14-planning-commission.html Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission moved the Walden Garden Townhomes extension to the consent calendar and approved it without substantive discussion, then heard a public hearing on the Sky Zone Trampoline Park conditional use permit. Staff presented the proposed indoor recreation use at the Orchard Shopping Center, and commissioners asked about the mezzanine, parking adequacy, and customer scheduling. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-10-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-10-planning-commission.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for Elia Restaurant's extended alcohol service hours and a new Taco Bell drive-through at Rossmoor Shopping Center, with the Taco Bell approval amended to require midnight closing. Commissioners also requested information on recent CEQA changes and received a transportation committee update. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-26-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-26-planning-commission.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission recommended approval of General Plan and zoning text amendments needed to comply with state housing and land-use legislation, then approved a five-unit Holcomb Court condominium project with design review, tentative map, variance, and CEQA infill exemption findings. Commissioners also heard brief regional transportation and staff scheduling updates. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-24-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-24-planning-commission.html Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2026-2035 Ten-Year Capital Investment Program and adopted a resolution finding it conforms to the General Plan. Commissioners also heard announcements about commission recruitment and discussed concerns about the design review process. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-10-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-10-planning-commission.html Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission: 4/10/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-27-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-27-planning-commission.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/27/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-23-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-23-planning-commission.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: January 23, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-09-planning-commission-january-9th-2025.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-09-planning-commission-january-9th-2025.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: January 9th, 2025 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-11-14-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-11-14-planning-commission.html Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 11/14/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-10-24-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-10-24-planning-commission.html Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission: 10/24/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-10-10-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-10-10-planning-commission.html Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission: 10/10/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-09-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-09-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 9/12/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-08-22-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-08-22-planning-commission.html Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 8/22/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-07-25-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-07-25-planning-commission.html Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 7/24/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-27-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-27-planning-commission.html Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/27/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-13-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-06-13-planning-commission.html Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/13/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-05-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-05-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 5/9/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-25-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-25-planning-commission.html Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/25/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-04-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/11/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-28-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-28-planning-commission.html Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 5/28/24 Special Meeting https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-14-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-03-14-planning-commission.html Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 3/14/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-22-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-22-planning-commission.html Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/22/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-08-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-02-08-planning-commission.html Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/8/24 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-12-14-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-12-14-planning-commission.html Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-30-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-30-planning-commission.html Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-11-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-26-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-26-planning-commission.html Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: October 26, 2023 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-10-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-14-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-09-14-planning-commission.html Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-08-24-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-08-24-planning-commission.html Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-27-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-27-planning-commission.html Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission: July 27, 2023 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-13-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-07-13-planning-commission.html Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-06-08-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2023-06-08-planning-commission.html Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission